Nick's Photographs http://nickhair.photobook.org.uk/ 10 rows en-gb 60 A trip to Scotland (includes morning at Vauxhall for Tornado) http://nickhair.photobook.org.uk/c1655645.html Stations visited for photography: Vauxhall, Kings Cross, Inverness, Aviemore, Broomhill, Boat of Garten, Perth, Arbroath, Aberdeen, Keith, Nairn, Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle Central Saturday 14 February 2009: Stations visited for photography: Vauxhall, Kings Cross, Inverness, Aviemore, Broomhill, Boat of Garten, Perth, Arbroath, Aberdeen, Keith, Nairn, Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle Central

450568 at Vauxhall 91125 at Kings Cross. This will form a Leeds train 43330 at the head of an Edinburgh semi fast. This train will not be overtaken by the Highland Chieftain 30 minutes after Class 365 exits Kings Cross 86901 and 86902 at York They speak a different language here! 170429 at Inverness A NXEC HST set prepares to take the 0938 Inverness to Kings Cross The Strathspey 117 rests before the first train of the day to Broomhill 31327 (or D5862) at Boat of Garten. The inside of the cab has been painted lime green After having fun in the guards cab of the DMU, I was able to nab an upfront cab view for journey between Boat of Garten and Broomhill The DMU at Broomhill 170409 at Aviemore preparing to take the first train of the day to Inverness (at 1238!) A 158 2nd man view The interior of a 170 158735, 158722 and 170396 inbetween turns at Inverness 170404 arrives from Aberdeen, as 67009 can be seen in the far background 170408 leads a Perth - Edinburgh Waverley via Ladybank service 170421 arrives from Glasgow Queen Street into the Tay Coast side The old abandoned sidings at Arbroath - a scar from the Fish train days 170417 takes an Inverurie - Edinburgh Waverley semi fast away from Arbroath 170401 leads 158713 on an Aberdeen - Inverness at Keith. Signalling problems with the new colour light systems in the area caused many pathing stops and cancellations. 158713 on the rear of the Aberdeen - Inverness, again at Keith 158713 on the rear of the Aberdeen - Inverness this time at Nairn 170401 leading the Aberdeen - Inverness at Nairn 67009 after arrival at Inverness with the Caledonian Sleeper 08308 at Inverness, preparing to take the Caledonian Sleeper to the Depot. Although painted in the colours of First, it is driven and owned by EWS (DB) 158712 at Inverness Depot after being rolled out. SPT liveried 170478 on the Platform free Carriage Siding opposite platform 7 at Edinburgh Waverley 322482 takes a North Berwick service away from Edinburgh Waverley. This service returns rough but uneven headways.

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]]> Sat Feb 14 2009 Midweek Travelcards http://nickhair.photobook.org.uk/c1655581.html Today I ventured out at the grand cost of £8 to sample what is the midweek freight on mainly the WCML. I was ferrying myself between South Kenton, Harrow & Wealdstone and Euston on a variety of Dusty Bins, Disastros, 313s and Bakerloo line stock. Wednesday 18 February 2009: Today I ventured out at the grand cost of _8 to sample what is the midweek freight on mainly the WCML. I was ferrying myself between South Kenton, Harrow & Wealdstone and Euston on a variety of Dusty Bins, Disastros, 313s and Bakerloo line stock.

350120 is lead by 350127 past South Kenton 90043 with either a sleeper or freightliner at Harrow & Weladstone 390049 at South Kenton 92001 'Victor Hugo' runs light past South Kenton A poor shot of 90035 from the Window of a 'Dusty Bin' 66569 at Harrow & Wealdstone 377204 brings the 0958 to East Croydon into Harrow & Wealdstone 508302 works a Euston - Watford Slow, proving that London Overground havent got rid of them yet! 350101 works a Tring train 92041 works a container train past Harrow & Wealdstone 66580 brings a Freightliner past Harrow. I caught up with it at Wembley, but it had changed drivers. A 5 car Super Voyager hurtles past Harrow & Wealdstone with a late morning Chester working 66106 works a small train through Harrow Brand new 350236, 350237 and 350240 pair up to zoom into London 442404 leads 442414 past Croydon. It was a rair lunchtime diagram for the type.

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]]> Wed Feb 18 2009 St Pancras and Kings Cross http://nickhair.photobook.org.uk/c1648865.html 5 Pictures from a swift visit to Kings Cross and St Pancras Domestic Saturday 20 December 2008: 5 Pictures from a swift visit to Kings Cross and St Pancras Domestic

222102 43307, 43??? and 91??? stand at Kings Cross awaiting next duties 91109 prepares to take a midday train for Leeds 365528 arrives from the Great Northern A HST departs for Sheffield at 1325, leaving the 1330 to Nottingham waiting and a Eurostar set in the distance.

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]]> Sat Dec 20 2008 Bluebell Railway http://nickhair.photobook.org.uk/c1648848.html Bluebell Railway Somerset & Dorset Gala. Unfortunately, our own (SpVR) 47493 was damaged in transport and became a static exhibit. On show were the likes of the SECR O1, the GWR Prairie and the S&D 7F tender. Sunday 19 October 2008: Bluebell Railway Somerset & Dorset Gala. Unfortunately, our own (SpVR) 47493 was damaged in transport and became a static exhibit. On show were the likes of the SECR O1, the GWR Prairie and the S&D 7F tender.

SECR O1 Maunsell U Class S&D 7F 53809 prepares to leave with a Kingscote 80151 arrives with the Kingscote - Sheffield Park 5199 is prepared to leave with the Kingscote 80151 under the signals at Horsted Keynes Sharpthorn - Now too fragile to be returned to steam 80151 at Kingscote GNR Directors Saloon makes a special appearance

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]]> Sun Oct 19 2008 Kent Rail http://nickhair.photobook.org.uk/c1648842.html Various pictures from Victoria, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Ashford and Orpington. Monday 1 September 2008: Various pictures from Victoria, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Ashford and Orpington.

What has become of 375610? The Gold stripe is gone and it looks far more forlorn... 171729 stands as 375607 makes the cautious approach to couple with another 375 67022 and 465180 stand side by side at Victoria 35028 Clan Line is dwarfed by the buildings at Victoria. 465027 departs with a Bexleyheath line train. An unidentified class 377 dwells in the LBSCR side 375308 (375713) prepares to take the Ramsgate / Dover in front of 35028 Clan Line passes some more modern signalling as it leaves Platform 2 375908 (lead by 375919) leaves with the Hastings - Charing Cross service past MPV 98931 377412 prepares to continue with the 1052 Tunbridge Wells to Horsham Hastings Diesel '1001' idles at Tunbridge Wells before heading away to Victoria and Folkestone Harbour. The smell was certainly nice!

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]]> Mon Sep 1 2008 A Wintry Commute http://nickhair.photobook.org.uk/c1648707.html Today I travelled from Barnehurst to Dartford and return just so as to get some numbers and pictures of the snow. Wednesday 4 February 2009: Today I travelled from Barnehurst to Dartford and return just so as to get some numbers and pictures of the snow.

376006 prepares to lead 376007 to the Woolwich Line 376008 leads 376019 into Barnehurst to form the 0759 to Cannon Street 465194 leads 465039 to form the 0802 to Victoria The old livery - soon to be extinct 465155 and 465017 approach to form the 0806 to Charing Cross The view london bound The view towards Slade Green and Dartford 465158 leads 465172 on the final approach to form the late running 0807 to Dartford Dartford C.S. with 376's and 465's in view 466013 leads 465927 and 466026 into Dartford 376021 and 376036 form the 1547 to Gravesend off Dartford 375619 and 375814 make a speedy approach to Barnehurst with the Gillingham to Victoria E.C.S. 465043 (delayed by the 375 E.C.S.) arrives late to form the 1611 to Victoria

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]]> Wed Feb 4 2009 Morning of February 7th http://nickhair.photobook.org.uk/c1648319.html Today was spent at Pudding Mill Lane and Finsbury Park for the widely anticipated arrival of LNER A1 60163 Tornado. Saturday 7 February 2009: Today was spent at Pudding Mill Lane and Finsbury Park for the widely anticipated arrival of LNER A1 60163 Tornado.

376007 with the 1011 to Charing Cross 376007 crosses 465003 at Barnehurst 376 'Cattle Truck' 023 with the 1024 for Dartford 465248 and 375823 at Victoria 375823 and 465040 rest before their Ramsgate / Dover and Orpington turns 465914 arrives from the Maidstone Line and 465016 rests Lost Trolley: Found its way over! 365529 at Finsbury Park to form the 'all shacks' to Cambridge

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]]> Sat Feb 7 2009 Snow comes to London http://nickhair.photobook.org.uk/c1648197.html Today was spent hovering around London as snow lashed the South East well into Monday. Beginning with Slade Green, I made my way to London Bridge then to Old Street, Highbury & Islington, Finsbury Park, Kings Cross and back to London Bridge. Some exciting things along the way such as 3 Class 73's and the new livery Class 375 (624) Tuesday 3 February 2009: Today was spent hovering around London as snow lashed the South East well into Monday. Beginning with Slade Green, I made my way to London Bridge then to Old Street, Highbury & Islington, Finsbury Park, Kings Cross and back to London Bridge. Some exciting things along the way such as 3 Class 73's and the new livery Class 375 (624)

The winter scene at Slade Green. The NR Test train formed of two Mk 1 MLV's and 73208 / 73212 approach Slade Green. 73208 'Kirsten' can be seen en route to Woolwich. 465912 eases up to the carriage stops by Slade Green Platform. 465151 en route to London comes over Lewisham Vale Junction. 375824 races towards London. An MPV moves slowly through St Johns to terminate at New Cross. The panorama at London Bridge. Southern and Southeastern services at London Bridge. Two BREL built classmates stand at London Bridge. Old Street has not forgotten the old days! Something tells me Wagn are still being promoted too! Highbury & Islington with NSE signage. A class 365 pulls in to Finsbury Park. A National Express 225 set takes the last run into the Cross. A HST set on the last section of its marathon jounrey from Edinburgh. 91106 leads the 1410 to Leeds past Finsbury Park. Two 'thunderbird' saviours stand at Kings Cross - a rare pairing. The two types operate by NXEC stand at Kings Cross. 82214 arrives after an ECML run. 91112 and 91110 prepare for next duties at Kings Cross. 91112 will lead the 1500 to Glasgow - non stop to York. 319368 leads 319455 into Moorgate in the FCC emergency timetable. 375624 departs London Bridge in new Southeastern livery. 73202 'Dave Berry' makes a rare appearance at London Bridge working Light Engine on the Brighton Main Line. 375810 arrives at London Bridge with a Charing Cross service. 73202 'Dave Berry' sprints away from behind 465018. 456019 and 376012 terminate at London Bridge. 376012 was 24 minutes late from the Bexleyheath line. 376032 prepares to run immediately back to the Bexleyheath line with 376012 in tow. 466018 leads two 465's on a Greenwich line service.

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]]> Tue Feb 3 2009 London Travelcard Zones http://nickhair.photobook.org.uk/c1643350.html Today was spent at first at Waterloo, then Clapham Junction, Charing Cross, The LTS line, the GO&B, North London, South Kenton, Marylebone, before a trip with WS&MR to Banbury, returning to use the new DLR extension to Woolwich Arsenal Sunday 18 January 2009: Today was spent at first at Waterloo, then Clapham Junction, Charing Cross, The LTS line, the GO&B, North London, South Kenton, Marylebone, before a trip with WS&MR to Banbury, returning to use the new DLR extension to Woolwich Arsenal

455 and 66(707) at Waterloo 66707 'Side' with Nameplate at Waterloo 357024 Arrives from Fenchurch Street 357024 departs for Southend and Shoeburyness 313102 at Gospel Oak 390046 at South Kenton 350121 at South Kenton 221106 at South Kenton - Note - The train is far away at this point because of a Bakerloo Line train right next to me! Disaster? 377212 at South Kenton 67029 at Banbury 82305 at Banbury Network SouthEast is dead? The evidence at Marylebone DLR no. 81 at King George V

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]]> Sun Jan 18 2009 Saturday 6th December: Eastleigh, Millbrook http://nickhair.photobook.org.uk/c1622168.html Saturday 6th December: Eastleigh, Millbrook Saturday 6 December 2008: Saturday 6th December: Eastleigh, Millbrook

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