Carl's Railway Photos
31st May - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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43047 prepares to depart with Mk1 FO 3107 (a strange sight indeed) but alas a power problem with the loco means the move is cancelled A very tired looking 66720 has arrived for a much needed repaint 66734 has the base colours of its Platinum Jubilee livery and is shunted around for final finishing 73201 has arrived for new wheels |
26th May - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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66734 with the first part of its new livery, the purple roof |
25th May - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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360120 has been repainted 66734 is progressing 142089 has been reduced to two underframes ready for final component recovery Mk1 RBR 1671 is ready for repainting |
24th May - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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55739 awaits its turn in the scrap line 360108 is being prepped for repainting |
21st May - Swanage Railway |
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Celebrating our Wedding Anniversary with a ride behind 34072 during the day and on the dining train behind 50026 in the evening |
18th May - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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142003 is receiving an exam prior to release 142056 and 142089 are inside for component recovery |
17th May - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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43047 is repainted and having its headlight conversion 43059 is inside receiving attention 43083 is up on stands donating parts to the other two Mk1 FO 3107 is being prepped for repainting 77028 of 317729 is the last 317 vehicle for scrap for the time being |
13th May - Criccieth |
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Sat in a cafe having a nice quiet coffee when a pair of yellow 37s pass by in the distance on a charter train returning from Pwllheli |
11th May - Barmouth Bridge |
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Couldn't pass by this way without stopping and having a look at this amazing piece of railway architecture |
11th May - Talyllyn Railway |
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'DOUGLAS' in its striking blue RAF livery and 'TOM ROLT' on the service trains and plenty of diesels scattered about The other three steam engines were visible inside the sheds at Pendre |
10th May - Betws-y-Coed |
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150245 on the Blaenau Ffestiniog branch plus the interesting Conwy Valley Railway Museum with miniature train rides and several preserved vehicles, the Mk1 coach being used as a cafe The outstanding 15" Gauge model of 'BRITANNIA' is the highlight of the museum |
7th May - Swanage Diesel Gala - Day 2 |
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A quick round trip into Swanage from Norden before heading off home at lunchtime Another thoroughly enjoyable gala with plenty of variety and no serious issues...well done to everyone involved...can't wait for next year! |
6th May - Swanage Diesel Gala - Day 1 |
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Great weather with mostly sun and plenty of variety to enjoy; 08436 shunting at Swanage D7612 (25262), 31128 'CHARYBDIS', D6515 (33012) 'Lt Jenny Lewis RN', 33111, 37703, D4 (44004) 'GREAT GABLE', D182 (46045), 50026 'Indomitable', 73136 'Mhairi' all taking turns hauling trains 69004 on static display at Swanage, with cab visits and engine starts helping to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK |
5th May - Swanage Diesel Gala - Preview Day |
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'Class 37 Thursday', this year's Preview Day with 37703 and West Country 34028 'EDDYSTONE' on the service trains An issue with 37703 in the afternoon meant 33111 took one round trip while the 37 was repaired Other visiting locos stabled awaiting their turn tomorrow 69004 arrived in the evening as a static exhibit |
4th May - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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66708 arrives for fitting of 'Ukrainian Railways' logos 43047 is now Nanking Blue The first 5-car 701 arrives |
3rd May - Arlington Eastleigh Works |
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37688 arrives with the next Mk3 TF for CET fitting and 43059 |
May 2022