Photography by Jeremy de Souza http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/ 52 rows en-gb 60 Oct & November scans http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1774716.html With poor winter weather, here are some raids of the archives, starting off with D1023 and its trip from Kings Cross to York way back in 1976 Saturday 31 October 2009: With poor winter weather, here are some raids of the archives, starting off with D1023 and its trip from Kings Cross to York way back in 1976

Another submission for the 'you don't see that often' pile... D1023 prepares to leave Kings Cross on the WLA's Western Talisman railtour of 1976, while an unidentified Deltic backs onto its train. Once at York, D1023 went on display briefly in the NRM's sidings Not surprisingly, the Class 52 was the centre of attention Catching a rare ray of sunshine on an otherwise murky day, D1015 runs round its railtour at Gloucester on 23 Feb 02 The Western Pathfinder tour of 23 Feb 2002 saw the welcome return of Class 52s to the main line, with the DTG's Western Champion operating between Paddington, Bristol and Gloucester. In this view, D1015 has just arrived at Bristol Temple Meads and creates quite a stir. Platform 11 at Paddington and D 1015 makes a fine sight having made its triumphant return to main line running. 23 Feb 2002

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]]> Sat Oct 31 2009 Isle of Wight - past and present http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1754743.html The Isle of Wight has always been a fascinating place for the transport enthusiast. Being cut off from the mainland so to speak, it has always seemed a 'snapshot in time' in terms of equipment and motive power. Here are some shots from a visit on 12 Sept 2009, and some much earlier images from the early 80s, just for contrast. More images to come over the next few days! Saturday 12 September 2009: The Isle of Wight has always been a fascinating place for the transport enthusiast. Being cut off from the mainland so to speak, it has always seemed a 'snapshot in time' in terms of equipment and motive power. Here are some shots from a visit on 12 Sept 2009, and some much earlier images from the early 80s, just for contrast. More images to come over the next few days!

On a stunning September day, Hover Travel's Island Express lifts off from Ryde for the 10 minute hop over the Solent to Portsmouth (Southsea). This superb service remains the olny scheduled hovercraft service in the world! Date: 12 Sept 09 Even the new stuff is old! This view shows a two car train of ex 1938 LT stock departing Ryde for the south, on 12 Sept 09 The tiny ex-LT underground looks somewhat incongrous as it rattles along the pier at Ryde on 12 Sept 09. The ironwork in the foreground once supported the trackbed for a diesel railcar that shuttled between the pier head and the town station. GH 2142 departing from Portsmouth Southsea on 12 Sept 09 on its way back to Ryde. A timeless scene... Inside the tiny Ryde depot, the VEC/TIS cars undergo maintenance. Note the signwriter at work in the background Unit 042 peeps out from Ryde depot in the early 80s view. A somewhat confusing image! Just north of the Ryde depot, 485 043 passes unit 043 in the depot siding. With only a limited number of trans available, and precious few spare parts, several units were split and cannibalised to keep others running It always seemed a bit odd to be riding on ex London Underground trains, in open countryside, but welcome all the same. 485 043 heads south towards Sandown. Cannibalism was inevitable to keep the 1923 vintage units running. This unit sits silently in a forgotten siding at the rear of Ryde depot. rarely seen and even more rarely photographed, Hunslet 97 803 was Ryde depot's sole locomotive. It was used on the island for shunting stock and engineers trains 485 043 at Shanklin, the southernmost end of the rail line at the eastern end of the island 1923 unit 044 at the rearof the depot at Ryde. Note the BR double arrow logo A general view of the depot at Ryde, with 1923 unit 034 in the foreground,and 97 803 behind In full BR livery, 485 043 prepares for the off at Ryde Pier Head Another timeless scene. Unit 042 won't be overloaded at all with just a handful of passengers prepare to join at Ryde Esplanade

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]]> Sat Sep 12 2009 Cathiron and D1015 ECS http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1754729.html Just north of Rugby on the West Coast main line to the north lies the tiny village of Cathiron. A footbridge crosses the line here, and despite the new (and very high) fence erected during the line upgrade, some interesting shots can be obtained. En route to a business event the following day, I grabbed an hour late in the day on 8 Sept 09 for these shots. Also in this collection, a couple of shots of D1015 Western Champion returning to Eastleigh after the Pathfinder railtour to Wales from Didcot Sunday 13 September 2009: Just north of Rugby on the West Coast main line to the north lies the tiny village of Cathiron. A footbridge crosses the line here, and despite the new (and very high) fence erected during the line upgrade, some interesting shots can be obtained. En route to a business event the following day, I grabbed an hour late in the day on 8 Sept 09 for these shots. Also in this collection, a couple of shots of D1015 Western Champion returning to Eastleigh after the Pathfinder railtour to Wales from Didcot

The driver is a study in concentration as he pilots 90 046 and its container train at Cathiron on 8 Sept 2009. With a colourful consist of containers, 90 016 and Anglia liveried 90 001 are bathed in early evening sunshine as they head north at Cathiron. 8 September 2009 Hardly the night mail crossing the border, but nevertheless its still a Mail train. A trio of 325 units, led by 325 014, on the down slow at Cathiron. 8 Sept 2009 No doubt a heavy load for a single class 90 but nevertheless, 90 048 is making good progress as it passes Cathiron. 8 Sept 2009 Heading to its current home after a Saturday railtour, D1015 Western Champion isnt sparing the horses as it powers westward with the 5Z52 1340 Didcot - Eastleigh ECS move. After a cloudless morning, it managed to be completely cloudy by the time Western Champion passed - typical! 20 Sept 09. D1015 on 5Z52 1340 Didcot - Eastleigh ECS at Battledown Flyover near Basingstoke

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]]> Sun Sep 13 2009 Eurostar http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1747164.html From early 1994 and for approx 5 years or so, I worked for Eurostar's PR team based at Waterloo International. I was able to record some of the unusual and interesting events and workings. All Eurostar services now operate of course from St Pancras. Saturday 29 August 2009: From early 1994 and for approx 5 years or so, I worked for Eurostar's PR team based at Waterloo International. I was able to record some of the unusual and interesting events and workings. All Eurostar services now operate of course from St Pancras.

Although not making it to GNER livery on loan, 3312 retained its intercapitals colour scheme, despite removal of its Eurostar logo. On 20 Nov 2004, it catches some rays of winter sunshine in the otherwise gloomy depths of Kings Cross North of London Eurostar units eventuall found revenue earing service, but only from the regions to London. Here, NoL 3304 is seen at Kings Cross having arrived from Leeds on a GNER service. 20 Nov 2004 With engineering work affecting the normal route for Eurostar ECS between Waterloo and North Pole, 37 004 is seen here heading east past Barnes 'taking the long way round'. Smallest of the Eurostar UK loco fleet was this 08, fitted with Scarfenburg couplings for movement of the units around the depot 37 601 at rest at North Pole international Depot 73 130 on show at North Pole depot alongside the international unit 92 039 carried out a test one Saturday morning to trial the effectiveness of haulage using the barrier wagons. The train is seen here approaching Kensington Olympia With each train 1/4 of a mile long and the depot at North Pole stretching a lot further than that, these bikes were a useful way of getting around It wasnt solely the Class 373 units at Waterloo International. 47 835 is seen here at the head of Roy Castle's Train of Hope, which toured the country during the entertainers final year alive, raising money for cancer research. Another interesting working was with Scarfenburg fitted 73 130 and Eurostar unit 3212, with a coupling and haulage test to Waterloo International. The train is seen here arriving at Waterloo for viewing by Eurostar ops staff. Scanned from a 35mm trans copy - apologies for the slightly reduced quality At platform 24 at Waterloo International, 73 130 and 3212 are the centre of attention. Scanned from a 35mm trans copy - apologies for the slightly reduced quality As the only person in the Eurostar press office who could ski, I was delighted to be asked to work the press preview trip from Waterloo to Boug St Maurice in March 97. This view shows French unit 3226 waiting in the Spring sunshine at the Alpine terminal for the returning media and travel industry guests to board for the return leg. This was the shot I had aimed for, although the wide angle on the platform gave a more pleasing image despite shadow. 3226 at Bourg St Maurice, with the snow capped mountains behind. March 1997 Yes it was blooming high up there. When I asked my SNCF guide if I could ascend the lighting gantry for a shot of the train, I hadn't actually meant that I wanted to go all the way to the top... He insisted that the view was worth it, and of course was right. My knuckles were white as i gripped the handrails, and this was the result. 3226 at Bourg St Maurice in 1997. The Alpine rail terminal receives many ski trains during the winter season, and is the railhead for the elegant resort of Val d'Isere The only known visit of a Class 92 loco to Waterloo international was by 92 020, which arrived light engine at Platform 24 for its naming ceremony. Eurostar UK originally bought a number of these units for haulage of the ill-fated NightStar overnight sleeper trains Although thankfully not used (yet) Eurostar UK heled several spare Eurostar nose assemblies at North Pole International. Four are seen close to the fence at the Ladbroke Grove end of the depot. One of the rarest shots in my collection. 37 607 in EPS livery, coupled to one of the generator vans to be used on the Nightstar overnight sleepers. Another unidentified Class 37 is at the other end. These three vehicle units were planned to haul the Nightstar trains on non-electrified route in the UK to Dollands Moor, where Class 92 haulage would take over.

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]]> Sat Aug 29 2009 Bristol area visit - 18 Aug 09 http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1742671.html While my native Hampshire basked in the forecast summer sunshine, I headed west on the promise of countrywide blue skies, in search of 60s. Although caught all three planned 'tugs', it wasn't without a fight. The Robeston - Westerleigh was over three hours late after detaching a leaking TEA in S Wales, but the delay gave me time to nip to Pilning for the 67s, and still get back to Westerleigh to fot it on the branch. The fine day was only spoiled by the Portuguese truck driver who sideswiped me at 60mph on the M4 on the way home. Tuesday 18 August 2009: While my native Hampshire basked in the forecast summer sunshine, I headed west on the promise of countrywide blue skies, in search of 60s. Although caught all three planned 'tugs', it wasn't without a fight. The Robeston - Westerleigh was over three hours late after detaching a leaking TEA in S Wales, but the delay gave me time to nip to Pilning for the 67s, and still get back to Westerleigh to fot it on the branch. The fine day was only spoiled by the Portuguese truck driver who sideswiped me at 60mph on the M4 on the way home.

Running a good 40 mins early, 60 004 pounds north from Westerleigh with the 6E41 Lindsey bound empties. Catching a rare ray of sun on a decidedly grey day, 60 004 heads north towards the short tunnels at Wickwar Hammering up the incline from the Severn Tunnel, this London bound HST is just about to pass Pilning station. Inhabited mainly by train fans and Network Rail engineers, the lonely station near Severn Beach only has one train scheduled to call in direction each week. Two class 67s on load 4 makes for spirited running... 67 026 blasts towards the Severn Tunnel at Pilning with the 2U14 1102 Taunton - Cardiff Over three hours late, 60 059 inches along the branch past Westerleigh village with the loaded tank train from Robeston. Just yards from the pretty Wlitshire village of Westerleigh, 60 059 has almost reached its destination at the Murco oil terminal. The train is the 6B13 0510 from Robeston Just around the bend is the oil terminal. 60 059 crawls at 10 mph towards the Westerleigh unloading facility. On the GW main line at Chipping Sodbury, 60 019 heads west with the Theale - Robeston empties. The ventilation chimney for the tunnels can be seen at the top of the hill above the train. Its hard to imagine this classic view with electrification masts! No Sulzmann or Foster skies for me! 60 019 at Chipping Sodbury with the 6B33 1335 Theale - Robeston

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]]> Tue Aug 18 2009 If you go down to the woods today... http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1727597.html You'll be in for quite a surprise! More than a week after departing from the Mid Hants Railway, 56 098 has only made it as far as Fleet Services on the M3, where it has remained 'sans' bogies, due to weight issues. These photos taken on 18 July 09 Saturday 18 July 2009: You'll be in for quite a surprise! More than a week after departing from the Mid Hants Railway, 56 098 has only made it as far as Fleet Services on the M3, where it has remained 'sans' bogies, due to weight issues. These photos taken on 18 July 09

56 098 at Fleet services, on the M3, on 18 July 2009. The loco is en route back to the Shackerstone Railway from the Mid Hants, where it took part in their Diesel Weekend. The loco was being transported by low loader, and is beleived to be held due to weight issues 56 098 at Fleet services, on the M3, on 18 July 2009. The loco is en route back to the Shackerstone Railway from the Mid Hants, where it took part in their Diesel Weekend. The loco was being transported by low loader, and is beleived to be held due to weight issues 56 098 at Fleet services, on the M3, on 18 July 2009. The loco is en route back to the Shackerstone Railway from the Mid Hants, where it took part in their Diesel Weekend. The loco was being transported by low loader, and is beleived to be held due to weight issues Framed by the trees .56 098 at Fleet services, on the M3, on 18 July 2009. The loco is en route back to the Shackerstone Railway from the Mid Hants, where it took part in their Diesel Weekend. The loco was being transported by low loader, and is beleived to be held due to weight issues

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]]> Sat Jul 18 2009 Exeter Rail Fair 1994 http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1726822.html On 1st & 2nd May 1994, Exeter Riverside Yard played host to a huge event - the Exeter Rail Fair - celebrating the city's 150th anniversary of links with railways. This collection shows just some of the huge amount of exhibits on display. Thursday 16 July 2009: On 1st & 2nd May 1994, Exeter Riverside Yard played host to a huge event - the Exeter Rail Fair - celebrating the city's 150th anniversary of links with railways. This collection shows just some of the huge amount of exhibits on display.

A dramatic head on view of 50 031 Class 35 Diesel Hydraulic D 7017 was entered by the Diesel & Electric Preservation Group. Trainload Freight 56 032 looked imposing in its coal sector grey, yellow and black livery In the dramatic RES (Rail Express Systems) livery, 47 744 was indicative of the motive power of the day as used for the travelling post offices. One of the TPO vehicles is behind the loco. 83 012, also entered by Crewe Heritage Centre Surely one of the most attractive diesel locos ever to run in the Uk, Warship class D821 'Greyhound' looks resplendent in its green livery. 85 101, formerly E3061, was entered by Pete Waterman, Crewe Heritage Centre Crompton 33 052 would have been no stranger to Exeter, probably having visited many time during the course of its working life. An interesting view of 59 102 'Village of Chantry', entered by Mendip Rail. This loco was built in Illiniois USA before being shipped to the UK Preserved class 40 D212 looked absolutely stunning, with Deltic 55 015 behind 56 032 leads the line up of power at the photographic preview Another view of 59 102. The only real miss of the day was 60 033, which was very poorly placed for photography. An unusual attendee was RfD 90/1 class member 90 133 In the famous InterCity 'swallow' livery, HST power car 43025 received relatively little attention at the show Restored to its original livery and running number, 33 058 sits alongside 052 Hands up if you recognise that depot plate! This view shows Infrastructure class 31 no 31 105 'Bescot TMD'. Unbelieveably, this loco is still operational today, as part of the NR fleet and utilised for haulage of various test trains across the UK. In celebration of freight traffic passing through the Channel Tunnel, 90 128 was one of a small number of class 90s to be painted in foreign railway company liveries. It is seen here at Exeter Rail Fair in 1994 carrying the eyecatching livery of SNCB-NMBS. the Belgian national railways Locomotive design over the years... An interesting comparison. 59 102, 60 033 and 47 744 alongside each other in the line up.

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]]> Thu Jul 16 2009 Bentley & Ebbsfleet http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1720828.html Two extremes here - firstly 60019 Bittern caught at Bentley, Hampshire, en route from the Mid Hants Railway at Alton to Southall prior to working a steam excursion. Then a dash over to Ebbsfleet for a trip to St Pancras by Javelin. Top speed of the day was 140mph, with an average of 126 mph for the 17 minute run. Friday 3 July 2009: Two extremes here - firstly 60019 Bittern caught at Bentley, Hampshire, en route from the Mid Hants Railway at Alton to Southall prior to working a steam excursion. Then a dash over to Ebbsfleet for a trip to St Pancras by Javelin. Top speed of the day was 140mph, with an average of 126 mph for the 17 minute run.

The move had originally been planned for a diesel loco to haul Bittern, but on the day just the steam loco and a support coach ran. 60019 is seen here passing the quiet Hampshire station of Bentley, between Alton & Farnham, with the 0823 Alton - Southall T&RSMD Held at a signal just east of Bentley waiting for a Desiro unit to clear the single line, Bittern was placed perfectly for photography from a footpath in the woods. A low study of a Javelin unit at Ebbsfleet International The performance of these trains is stunning. From a standing start at Ebbsfleet heading north, these units are easily at their line speed of 140mph within the Thames tunnel, just a few mins run en route to St Pancras International On my return in the afternoon Javelin unit 3 was bathed in sunshine.

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]]> Fri Jul 3 2009 Kings Sutton http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1716244.html A quick stop at a new location for me - poor weather but a highly lucky shot of 60163 Tornado returning north after a weekend of operation in Hampshire. Monday 22 June 2009: A quick stop at a new location for me - poor weather but a highly lucky shot of 60163 Tornado returning north after a weekend of operation in Hampshire.

For an A1 pacific, one support coach doesn't require much steam. 60163 Tornado passes the attractive village of King's Sutton en route to Tyseley Running some 4 hours early, 60163 forms the 5Z63 1635 Acton Yard to Tyseley - a positioning move after a busy weekend of lunch specials in the South of England 67 013 heads north with the 1633 London Marylebone - Wrexham past King's Sutton. 22 June 09

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]]> Mon Jun 22 2009 A week in the West... http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1712067.html A week's holiday in the West of England in August 1982 provided a stunning variety of viewpoints and motive power. In the company of Mr Walker and Mr Gould, the visit provided a classic snapshot of loco haulage on BR lines in the 80s. Sunday 14 June 2009: A week's holiday in the West of England in August 1982 provided a stunning variety of viewpoints and motive power. In the company of Mr Walker and Mr Gould, the visit provided a classic snapshot of loco haulage on BR lines in the 80s.

A sight now consigned to history. 08 945 shunting the clay hoods at Wenford Bridge With work on the branch completed, 08945 rests at Bodmin Road. It will eventually rejoin its brake van and return to St Blazey Although Class 37s would traverse the branch to collect the china clay wagons from Boscarne Jcn, the curvature of the line between there and Wenford Bridge meant that Class 08s were the only locos used to the extremity. On 12 August 1982, 08 945 arrives at Bodmin Road from its depot at St Blazey. The steep down grade can be seen to the left of the brake van. 08 945 is busy shunting the hooded china clay wagons. While the crew eat their lunch, 08 945 rests at Wenford Bridge. 12 Aug 1982 Once its work is done, the 08 draws away from the wagons. the crew are able to take their lunch break in one of the nissen huts on the left of the picture. The small trailer beside the loco contains diesel fuel, which is used to top up the loco for the return journey The view from the guards van, en route to Wenford Bridge It's hard to believe that this was, at the time, a working freight line... Just beyond the clay dries lies the end of the line. Bodmin Moor is just a short way ahead While the crew eat their lunch, 08 945 rests at Wenford Bridge. 12 Aug 82 Photos of the Wenford branch wouldnt be complete without at least one shot of the days when larger locos operated. On 10 June 1980, 37 299 is caught at Bodmin General shunting clay hoods. This location is now operational again as part of a successful restoration project. Cowley Bridge Jcn, just east of Exeter St Davids, is where the line towards Barnstaple diverges from the WR main. 31 135 is seen coming off the branch on 7 Aug 82 with a two wagon greight, and the driver can be seen just about to handover the token. Meanwhile 50 047 is about to pass with a west of England express Sat 7 Aug 82. 31 407 has just arrived from Barnstaple with a local service, while 50 015 passes through the centre road with ECS, probably bound for Plymouth Aller junction, just west of Newton Abbott, has been one of the classic railway photography locations of all time. In perfect weather, 50 009 heads the up Motorail service towards London Sat 7 August. With the hard work of the Devon banks behind, 50 009 eases past the signal guarding the approach to Aller Junction, with its Penzance - Paddington service 9 Aug 82. 50 033 heads west past a delightful apple orchard at Cutmadoc, near Bodmin Road One of my favourite all time shots. 50 042 at Aller Jcn,near Newton Abbott Early August 1982, and a young enthusiast enjoys the thrash along the sea wall with a London Bound 50 045. The last up Penzance - Pad could often produce a pair on Sunday afternoons - a most satisfying way to end a weekend's bashing in the West. On 8 Aug 82 50 050 and 50 027 swing inland from Langstone Rock, to the obvious delight of enthusiasts on board In the summer of '82, the London to St Austell morotail services ran as two separate trains. On Sat 7 August, 50 050 attacks the start of the climb over the Devon backs at Aller Jcn, with the down train With a negligable load, this unidentified Class 50 thunders along the sea wall at Dawlish with the down Motorail service In 1982, inter regional services were still in the hands of trusty Class 45s. Taken from the footbridge just south of the station, the loco is about to run along the sea wall towards Teignmouth. The car park shows a grand cross section of cars of the era This HST unit, slowing for a booked station stop at Totnes, is running as a short formation, with only one first class coach. A location just made for photography. 37 207 within the roundhouse at St Blazey Having climbed up from Bodmin, 50 012 brings the 0740 Penzance - Liverpool into Liskeard on 10 August 1982 St Blazey was one of the few BR depots that retained a working turntable On a grey and dismal 9th Aug 1982, 37 207 emerges from the roundhouse at St Blazey depot. Peak 45 014 skirts the golf links at Carlyon Bay under grey skies The gradient post says it all. 47 129 pulls away from Bodmin Rd with the 0905 Newquay - Plymouth on 10 Aug 82 46 046 drifts through Liskeard on the down line with a rake of engineers wagons bound for Bodmin Rd With the 46 hauled engineers train in the loop, 47 228 attacks the climb at Bodmin Rd on 10 Aug 82 The classic Par shot. 37 206 brings its train of clay hoods across the up line into the loop at Par On what was assumed to be a trip working, 45 033 approaches St Austell with a lone polybulk wagon Summer weekends in the west - a typical view of a unidentified Class 47 at speed on the sea wall A typical Cornish railway scene. 46 046 with its train or engrs wagons crosses over to the branch loop in order to run round. 10 Aug 82 With a little luck, one could catch the clay workings on the Cornish branches. This view shows 37 207 shunting clay wagons at Drinnick Mill, just north of Burngullow There are few finer sights than this. On 11 August 1982, 50 002 powers the 1645 plymouth - Penzance west, with Moorswater Viaduct and the town of Liskeard visible in the background Just south of Lostwithiel, the freight only Fowey branch ran along an attractive canal. 37 142 is seen here slowly heading south past the old GW distant signal with a rake of clay hoods bound for the docks. 11 Aug 82 37 207 eases its way back along the single line towards Burngullow with some clay wagons. 11 Aug 82 A rare sight at Drinnick Mill - 47 333 caught during shunting operations. 11 Aug 82 50 020 Revenge accelerates away from St Austell with the 1315 Penzance Bristol. 11 Aug 82 A wonderful period view of Liskeard station. 46 016 is about to pass the GW box, complete with GWR sign) with a single brake van on the down road. To the left of the loco is the link to the Looe branch, frequently used at the time by Class 37s with freight. To the left of that are the Looe branch passenger platforms. 11 Aug 82 The up cement train from Chacewater powers past Bodmin Rd behind 47 519 & 129. 12 Aug 82 11 Aug 82. 47 333 at Drinnick Mill with a mixed bag of clay wagons 11 Aug 82. The ubiquitous 37 207 near Burngullow with a heavy load of 50 loaded clay hoods. 12 Aug 82. 50 035 passes Restormel with the 1042 Paddington - Penzance In changable weather conditions, 50 002 catches a burst of sunshine as it heads the 1350 Plymouth - Penzance past Restormel 12 Aug 82. 50 016 on the up road at Restormel with the 1345 Penzance - Bristol A light load for the 1515 St Blazey - Severn Tunnel Jcn freight - one Polybulk and three ferry wagons. 46 039 passing Restormel on 12 Aug 82 A long drive from our base at Liskeard to Penzance, and thanks to an absolute downpour, this was the only shot to show for it. Just 11 miles from Lands End, 46 027 sits forlornly in the motorail loading dock awaiting its next duty. 13 Aug 82

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]]> Sun Jun 14 2009 Doncaster works http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1695636.html In the late 70s/early 80s, railtour visits to works were always a great opportunity to see locomotives under construction, repair, or being cut up. These shots show visits to Doncaster works in 1979 and 1980, and the variety of motive power present. Sunday 10 May 2009: In the late 70s/early 80s, railtour visits to works were always a great opportunity to see locomotives under construction, repair, or being cut up. These shots show visits to Doncaster works in 1979 and 1980, and the variety of motive power present.

Looking distinctly pale, thic class 31 is in the paint shops awaiting its next coat. Just like a model out of the box, 56 081 gleams outside the works awaiting its first duties. It wasn't kjust big locos that received attention. 03 175 has also been treated to a new coat of paint, although the con-rods dont seem to have been fitted yet... All ready to return to its base of York TMD, 31 406 sits outside the Plant. This unidentified class 37 seems to have come of relatively intact in a crash. 50 004 'St Vincent' undergoes refurbishment in the works, which included the fitting of the centre headlight. Almost unrecognisable, 50 048 Daultless receives front end treatment Early class 56s went back to Doncaster for refurbishment, and for a while could be seen alongside newer cousins under construction. Here, 56 009 receives attention 50 030 'Repulse' has had its headcode boxes blanked out, but is yet to receive its new headlight. This 03 looks rather poorly and forgotten A sad end to a great loco. The headcode panels of the nose of 55 020 create morbid symetery in the yeard at Doncaster Works Split headcode class 37s always looked a little strange when the blinds were replaced with 'dots'.This pair were awaiting their turn to enter the works for attention. This highly unusual view shows a new Class 56 cab under fabrication, possibly sitting in front of the loco that will eventually become its home The frames and bodywork for 56 085 are well advanced in this view The cabs from 'toffee apple' class 31/0 31 005 await the cutter's torch at Doncaster. Thisloco hauled the RPPR Toffee Apple Farewell railtour just a few years earlier (see the Paddington curiosities folder) Another rare view of a class 50 and 55 alongside each other. 50 050 and 55 020 outside Doncaster works in 1980. This is what you get if you rough shunt sleeping car stock at Plymouth. 50 003 was eventually repaired and returned to service.

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]]> Sun May 10 2009 May 2009 images http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1692445.html May was a busy month, with lots of events. Kicking things off was 47 245 on 4 May, heading the Royal Wessex charter to Swanage. Later on the Bank Holiday weekend, a pair of 37s on the 'Wessexman' railtour, followed by the Eastleigh 100 night photo shoot. An unexpected conclusion was provided by some rotting 58s discovered at the rear of Eastleigh works, only visible from the long term car park of the airport. Monday 4 May 2009: May was a busy month, with lots of events. Kicking things off was 47 245 on 4 May, heading the Royal Wessex charter to Swanage. Later on the Bank Holiday weekend, a pair of 37s on the 'Wessexman' railtour, followed by the Eastleigh 100 night photo shoot. An unexpected conclusion was provided by some rotting 58s discovered at the rear of Eastleigh works, only visible from the long term car park of the airport.

1Z98 0812 Waterloo -Swanage was the latest charter to access the preserved line. 47 245 heads west at Potbridge on 4 May with a well loaded train. I did toy with being on the other side of the bridge - good thing i didnt! 47 245 is passed by an up Class 159 unit at Potbridge, while hauling the 1Z98 0812 Waterloo - Swanage charter. 66 170 heading east up the grade at Potbridge on 4 May 2009 with the Eastleigh - hoo departmental. 66 023 DIT brings up the rear. The Eastleigh - Hoo Jcn departmental can usually be relied on for a variety in its consist. 66 170 had the honour on 4 May 2009. A bonus was 66 023 at the rear of the train DIT. Pounding uphill is 66 250 on the late running 6Z95 1216 Margam - Dollands Moor covered steel train. It had been held for the passage of the Royal train. 12 May 09 A telephoto shot of 67 030 having passed beneathe the Bishton Flyover with the Cardiff - Taunton on 12 May 09 67 030 heads the 2C73 1400 Cardiff - Taunton east towards Severn Tunnel Jcn on 12 May 67 016 brings up the rear of 2C79 1400 Cardiff - Taunton at Bishton Flyover. 12 May 09 At full bore, this South Wales - London service makes light of the bank up from Newport towards Severn Tunnel Jcn. 12 May 09 Heavily delayed by the Royal train, 66 070 crosses a down HST at Bishton Flyover as it struggles to make up time. The train is the 4F61 1050 Aberthaw PS - Portbury, the date 12 May 09 170 638 looks smart in its new Cross Country livery, as it accelerates east from Newport on 12 May 09. 444 045 climbs effortlessly up towards the summit at Battledown Flyover on 23 May 09 37 602 and 069 lead 1Z44 0649 Crewe - Weymouth railtour past Battledown Flyover near Basingstoke on 23 May 09. Many participants would have alighted at Eastleigh, where the Eastleigh 100 open was taking place over the holiday weekend. 66 043 heads 4053 0407 Manchester Trafford Park - Southampton Western Docks freightliner south past Battledown flyover, on Sat 23 May 2009 66 587 on 4O14 0115 Ditton - Southampton Maritime on 23 May 09 On a fine early summer evening, 34028 poses for the gallery at the Eastleigh 100 'night' photo shoot. 33 103 in pristine condition at Eastleigh 100 Wessex electric 2415 and some older cousins were also available for night photography. The last 442s have completed refurbishmentat Eastleigh and have now departed for service on the London - Brighton route 50 026 in stunning condition. Eastleigh 100 night shoot Fresh from its re-dedication ceremony, 73 201 is at the Eastleigh 100 event. Within a few weeks, it was hard at work at the MHR Diesel weekend A split headcode Class 45 and Deltic bask beneath the lighting at Eastleigh 100 Beneath a distinctly tempramental yard light, 37 516 is caught briefly by illumination at the Eastleight 100 photographic event on 24 May 2009 A night study of SR 850 Lord Nelson, under special lighting conditions at the Eastleigh 100 event on 23 May 2009 With some juggling of lighting leads and a helpful host, a very pleasing shot of these two Class 37s was gained. 73 107, 73 201 and 33 053 stabled at Alton Delivery tractor! Having returned steam locos 850 'Lord Nelson', 35005 and 41312 back to the Mid Hants, 37 706 sets off from Alton on its next round, taking three coaches back to Southall. Date 27 May, train is 5Z48 1422 Alton-Southall ECS A close up view of the cab of 58 002. Eastleigh works, 29 May 2009 Resting onold sleepers, 58 002 lies at the mercy of the elements at the rear of Eastleigh works. 29 May 09 On returning from a business trip to Eastleigh Airport, I discovered that the long term car park backs onto the rearmost sidings of Eastleigh Works. With great good fortune, the lighting conditions were just right for shooting a couple of rotting Class 58s. Here, 58 017 sees out its last days minus bogies. 29 May 2009 On Sat 30 May, 73 201 and 107 wait to depart Alton with the 1100 to Arlesford Superpower for the 1030 Alton - Arlesford as 56 098 leads 33 053 towards Ropley during the diesel gala weekend Attacking the bank with vigour, 37 905 entertains its passengers loudly on Sunday 31 May 2009, during the MHR Diesel weekend Captured coming through the trees just west of Four Marks, 73 201 and 107 head the 1100 Alton - Arlesford In fantastic weather conditions, 73 201 and 107 head the 1100 Alton - Arlesford during the MHR Diesel weekend 33 053 arriving at Medstead & Four Marks on Sunday 31 May 2009 during the MHR Diesel weekend In between loco hauled turns, the trusty DMUs operated. The prized seat behind the driver affords ecxellent views of the line ahead

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]]> Mon May 4 2009 Stewarts Lane Depot http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1677386.html A couple of historic shots here. The first shots are from a visit in the late 80s, ostensibly to photograph the preparation of 73 112 for its naming ceremony 'University of Kent at Canterbury'. I was a PR officer for BR Southern Region at the time, and it was my job to organise the naming! Of course, I grabbed a few fots of a class 33 and 73 while I was there. The second visit was in December 93. Again, as part of PR work,although this time for Network South Central and a preparing for a steam run to Brighton on the 28th. Luckily for me, there were a couple of Class 56s on shed. Stewarts Lane Depot stands on the site of the former Longhedge Railway Works, in Battersea, close to the River Thames and both Victoria and Waterloo stations. It remains home to the Gatwick Express, Venice Simplon Orient Express (VSOE) and occasional steam locomotives which operate the VSOE trains from London Victoria. Sunday 5 April 2009: A couple of historic shots here. The first shots are from a visit in the late 80s, ostensibly to photograph the preparation of 73 112 for its naming ceremony 'University of Kent at Canterbury'. I was a PR officer for BR Southern Region at the time, and it was my job to organise the naming! Of course, I grabbed a few fots of a class 33 and 73 while I was there. The second visit was in December 93. Again, as part of PR work,although this time for Network South Central and a preparing for a steam run to Brighton on the 28th. Luckily for me, there were a couple of Class 56s on shed. Stewarts Lane Depot stands on the site of the former Longhedge Railway Works, in Battersea, close to the River Thames and both Victoria and Waterloo stations. It remains home to the Gatwick Express, Venice Simplon Orient Express (VSOE) and occasional steam locomotives which operate the VSOE trains from London Victoria.

Alongside its noisy classmate, 56 033 soaks up the fumes inside the shed. The depot staff don't seem bothered by the incredible racket! The noise was deafening. At full bore, this unidentified Class 56 undergoes an engine test. It may not be glamorous, but it was home. 33 047 in the company of another member of the class awaits its next duty inside the depot. Shortly before its naming ceremony in Canterbury, forrmer JB E6018, then 73 112 receives the full 'buffing up' treatment. In full BR InterCity sector livery, 73 203 contemplates the future of the famous power station at Battersea Another view of 33 047. The original depot allocation plate can be seen on the front of the locomotive

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]]> Sun Apr 5 2009 Eastleigh http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1673445.html If its freight you're after, then Eastleigh is a good place to start. Having taken the day off on 18 March 2009, I spent a couple of hours there with these photos taken from the bridge that leads to the entrance to the works. It is located just south of the station, with easy parking available nearby. Saturday 28 March 2009: If its freight you're after, then Eastleigh is a good place to start. Having taken the day off on 18 March 2009, I spent a couple of hours there with these photos taken from the bridge that leads to the entrance to the works. It is located just south of the station, with easy parking available nearby.

444 028 swings left towards Portsmouth Harbour, while two Voyager cross country services pass in the platforms Catch it while you can... With closure iminent at the quarry near to Salisbury, the writing is on the wall for the calcium carbonate flow from Quidhampton Quarry. In this view, 66 079 approaches Eastleigh with the 6Y27 1012 Quidhampton - Eastleigh Yard train, comprising just 3 TEAs. The wagons will go forward on the 1231 Eastleigh - Wembly enterprise train. With 30 pway wagons in tow, 66 112 approaches Eastleigh with an additional engineers train bound for Eastleigh Yard 444 017 whizzes southwards towards Weymouth, while 66 568 pauses for a crew change in the platform. A class 450 desiro is northbound at platform 1 Clearly feeling the strain, 66 568 give all its got heading the 4O14 0540 Garston- Southampton Maritime freightliner train south from Eastleigh station New army Land Rovers are well in evidence as 66 114 approaches Eastleigh with the 6V38 1139 Marchwood - Didcot service No shortage of action here! While a northbound freight pauses in platform 1, and 73 205 (on diesel power) exits the works, 66 112 eases into the south sidings A busy scene at Eastleigh. While a National Express Voyager speeds south through the station, a 444 unit from Portsmouth Hbr negotiates the pointwork into platform 3. Meanwhile, GBrf 73 205 can be seen running round a coach in platform 2 After much faffing about exiting the works and then running around the coach in Platform 2, 73 205 and Great Briton coach 'Constable' head towards the south sidings at Eastleigh Works Visible from the bridge is works pilot 07 007 Slowly building up speed from a booked crew change stop at the station, 66 588 heads the 4O51 1000 Wentloog (Cardiff) Millbrook FLT liner train away from Eastleigh

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]]> Sat Mar 28 2009 Mid Hants Spring Steam Gala http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1667620.html Family and sporting commitments precluded no more than a brief visit on Sunday 15 March to this excellent event. The following pictures were taken at Medstead & Four Marks diring a brief spell there on the Sunday morning Sunday 15 March 2009: Family and sporting commitments precluded no more than a brief visit on Sunday 15 March to this excellent event. The following pictures were taken at Medstead & Four Marks diring a brief spell there on the Sunday morning

Employed on a shuttle service between Ropley and Alton, Metropolitan No 1 struggled with the gradients on the Alps. Having had to pause for steam on the bank, No1 eases its train into Four Marks several minutes late Lord Nelson attracts admiring glances from a father and his two children as it arrived at Four Marks with a westbound train. The loco's crew look for the right-away from the platform staff at Four Marks Lord Nelson makes a spirited departure from Four Marks An unlikely combination... Bittern waits for No 1 to clear the section. Sadly some photographers just aren't courteous to others who want to take pictures too! Ivatt 41312 has always been a popular loco on the line. It is due a lengthy layoff due to the expiration of its boiler certificate, but an operating extension was grantrd to allow it to take part in the gala. It is seen here arriving at Four Marks A fine study of No 1 leaving for Ropley> Fortunately for the little engines its all down hill.

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]]> Sun Mar 15 2009 Bishton Flyover, South Wales http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1664486.html One the way home, a first visit to this excellent location just off the M4. It lies to the east end of the Llanwern Steelworks, between Newport and Severn Tunnel Junction. Friday 6 March 2009: One the way home, a first visit to this excellent location just off the M4. It lies to the east end of the Llanwern Steelworks, between Newport and Severn Tunnel Junction.

The switchback descent from the flyover is clearly visible behind 66 121, as it heads towards Severn Tunnel Junction with a rake of engineers wagons. This up HST has just passed beneath the rail flyover at Bishton. The town of Newport can be glimpsed in the distance behind the train. In a few minutes the train will be plunging into the Severn Tunnel The signal for the branch into the ironworks gives plenty of notice at Bishton. It work for the week nearly done, 66 157 returns a rake of steel wagons to Llanwern as it slows for the curve With a 156 unit having just passed in the up directiom, this 153 is seen ambling along the S Wales down main towards Newport With the towers of the Second Severn Bridge visible in the background (as well as a light Class 66), this FGW HST thunders west towards Newport 66 230 has just three steel wagons in its consist as it heads west at Bishton.

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]]> Fri Mar 6 2009 56 035 at Waterloo http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1659560.html Another dip into the archives reveals this gem. 56 035 working into (and out of) London Waterloo with a service train. With many thanks to the Class 56 Group (see attached link to their site) this working has been identified as follows: date was 16 March 1990. The locomotive worked 1318 Salisbury to Waterloo, and 1640 return. Thursday 26 February 2009: Another dip into the archives reveals this gem. 56 035 working into (and out of) London Waterloo with a service train. With many thanks to the Class 56 Group (see attached link to their site) this working has been identified as follows: date was 16 March 1990. The locomotive worked 1318 Salisbury to Waterloo, and 1640 return.

Arriving at a rather empty Waterloo, 56 035 brings the 1318 Salisbury - Waterloo into the london terminus 56 035 poses for the gallery at the buffer stops There's a sight you dont see every day - and they've both disappeared 56 035 makes ready to depart. Behind the loco are the old windsor line platforms, which were shortly after removed in order to make way for Waterloo International Eurostar station - which again stands empty... Progress? Making a spirited departure for the travelling 'bashers' 56 035 departs Waterloo with the 1640 Waterloo - Salisbury Unlikely to be repeated? You never know!

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]]> Thu Feb 26 2009 Strawberry Hill R&D - July 94 http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1656576.html Strawberry Hill is a quaintly named suburban unit depot in SW London, situated between Teddington and Strawberry Hill on the Kingston Loop line. The depot lies within a rail triangle, where the Shepperton line branches off from both directions. It is the very fact that the lightly used Shepperton branch is there that allows the line to be used for testing of new or modified DC motive power. I was permitted to visit on 3 July 1994, and shown around some of the units present. A particular bonus was 92 006, which was hidden away with Test car 6 in one of the sheds. Friday 20 February 2009: Strawberry Hill is a quaintly named suburban unit depot in SW London, situated between Teddington and Strawberry Hill on the Kingston Loop line. The depot lies within a rail triangle, where the Shepperton line branches off from both directions. It is the very fact that the lightly used Shepperton branch is there that allows the line to be used for testing of new or modified DC motive power. I was permitted to visit on 3 July 1994, and shown around some of the units present. A particular bonus was 92 006, which was hidden away with Test car 6 in one of the sheds.

MLV 9003 basks in the sunshine in its all blue livery An alternative view of the Class 92 within the shed. 92 004 and Test Car 6 lurk in the sheds away from public gaze. Although not really visible, Test Car 6 (no 975290) is noteworthy in being the sole surviving coach from the first production order of Mk 2 coaches. It is believed to be now part of the Serco fleet. Depot pilot 501 had an interesting history. It was formerly ADB 999385, part of a M&EE De-icing and Sandite unit (936501). Following this, the unit was used at Strawberry Hill R&D as the depot shunter, and like the MLVs, was repainted by the staff. It was affectionally known at the 'Beastie'. Sadly this unit was scrapped on site in August 1997. Thanks to Clive for the info. Two more 465 units are prepared for their commissioning trials Former 3D unit power car 207 013 207 013 and 465 177 are close neighbours in the shot. Space within the R&D section of the depot was always at a premium. Kent line Networkers were commissioned at Srtawberry Hill before going into service. Here units 465 180 and 183 await their next duty Leaning into the curve by the running lines, MLV 9009 still retains its 'Jaffa Cake' livery A fascinating view of the R&D area of the depot, with Networkers, MLVs, 3D power car and of course 501 all visible.

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]]> Fri Feb 20 2009 Tornado on the SW - Feb 09 http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1653608.html The first trip with the 'new' steam locomotive 60163 Tornado on 14 February 2009 attracted a huge amount of interest on South Western lines. The train worked a circular tour from Waterloo to Salisbury and Eastleigh. Saturday 14 February 2009: The first trip with the 'new' steam locomotive 60163 Tornado on 14 February 2009 attracted a huge amount of interest on South Western lines. The train worked a circular tour from Waterloo to Salisbury and Eastleigh.

Tornado accelerates down the bank at Potbridge, just west of Winchfield, with 1Z94 0940 Waterloo - Overton tour on 14 Feb 2009 Probably 20 or more photographers were crammed onto the bridge at Potbridge with me to see Tornado go by. In perfect winter light, 66 956 pulls away from a signal check at Worting with the 4O27 05.29 Garston Southampton liners. The train had been diverted via Staines due to engineering work on the WR The heat from the diesel engine forms a haze above the train as 66 956 approaches the down grade at Worting Jcn The London bound 444 unit from Dorset has just passed a Class 159 diesel formation heading for Salisbury and Exeter 60163 on the rtn leg of the railtour eases down from Battledown Flyover, passing a Class 159 heading west Despite having eased off the regulator, Tornado makes a fine sight as it passes the massed photographers and locals at Worting Jcn

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]]> Sat Feb 14 2009 Mid Hants February 2009 http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1650704.html Saturday 7 February 2009, and a brief excursion to make the most of fine winter sunshine after a week of snow. Thanks Phil for the driving! Sunday 8 February 2009: Saturday 7 February 2009, and a brief excursion to make the most of fine winter sunshine after a week of snow. Thanks Phil for the driving!

The DMU 'bubble car' en route to Ropley Running tender first, Bittern is working hard as its climbs the bank towards Four Marks with the 1500 Arlesford - Alton The sharp light of a winter's afternoon catches the exhaust of the DMU as it departs Ropley towards Alton with the last train of the day 15.56 departure from Ropley towards Alton catches the afternoon sun Arriving at Ropley with the 15,55 Alton-Arlesford, 60019 Bittern is bathed in afternoon light on a cold winter's day In perfect photographic conditions, Bittern pounds away from Ropley towards Arlesford

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]]> Sun Feb 8 2009 Paddington Curiosities http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1645519.html Paddington station in West London has long had a reputation for a wide variety of railway motive power, both in regular usage and visiting on special workings. I started my working career on the railways there in the late 1970s, as station announcer, before moving into operations and diagramming. With an interest in trains and photography, I carried a small compact 35mm camera most of the time, and recorded special workings and items of interest when time and duties allowed. Thursday 29 January 2009: Paddington station in West London has long had a reputation for a wide variety of railway motive power, both in regular usage and visiting on special workings. I started my working career on the railways there in the late 1970s, as station announcer, before moving into operations and diagramming. With an interest in trains and photography, I carried a small compact 35mm camera most of the time, and recorded special workings and items of interest when time and duties allowed.

The GWR Society at Didcot owned a rake of restored period coaches, and were occasionally allowed to operate charters. This picture is a fine night study of 47 128 having arrived at platform 2 of the London terminus with the last such run, 15 September 1979 Late night visitors often saw the Royal train at Paddington. Close to midnight, an immaculate 47 511 prepares for the off. 16 October 1979 The proximity of Paddington to the former BRB HQ at Marylebone meant that sometimes experimental vehicles were brought in by manufacturers to show them off. This was the original BRE-Leyland prototype numbered RDB 977020. which was built unsurprisingly from a Leyland National bus body attached to a 4 wheel chassis. It was to be the precursor to the Class 140/141/142 dmus. This unit had an interesting life, running in the west of England and even venturing to the USA where it gained large bells on each end! On its return to the UK in 1986, it was used as a mobile office (with all seats removed) while the exterior was used for paint trials. It is believed to be still in existence - do let me know if you know where! Yes, I wish I had taken this in colour... As one of only a couple of photographers permitted to attend, conductor Simon Rattle conducts the BR band on Platform 1 at the naming of 50 007 Sir Edward Elgar. 25 Feb 1984 BRB's Cyril Bleasdale points out the GWR crest on the newly named 50 007 Edward Elgar, while WR General Manager Bill Bradshaw (now Lord Bradshaw) looks on. 25 Feb 84 Another view of the BRE-Leyland railbus. The unit was powered by a 200hp 6-cylinder Leyland TR11 engine working through a fully automatic gearbox. It also had a flexicoil suspension, and was reputedly capable of speeds of up to 100 mph. Pairs of locomotives were a fairly common occurence, but triple headers were very rare. Here, on 9 July 1979, 31 256 and 31 273 have come to the rescue of 50 032, which had failed at Taunton with traction motor overload while hauling the 0920 Paignton - Paddington. Given the incident and the distance from London, the 60 min late arrival was a creditable performance. The only time I ever saw a 'Thumper' unit at Paddington in revenue earning service was during the Aslef strike of 1982, when it was the only train that operated into the WR London terminus. Unit 1319 was caught from the TOPS office where I worked. I understand that it is a 3D unit, rather than the more likely 3H units that used to operate between Reading and Basingstoke at the time. A very rare working The 2342 Sats only service to Westbury could usually be relied upon for a Class 33 in the early 80s. 33 035 is honured with the duty in this shot and is seen just before departure The BR Class 210 units were originally intended to replace the ageing Southern units, but never fulfilled their promise. The first of only two units completed is seen here at Paddington. It had a maximum speed of 90mph, and unit 001 was powered by a MTU 12V396 TC11 power plant. Both units only lasted around six years in service. One of the trailers from this unit eventually found use in the Class 457 Networker development train. For pop fans, a Class 210 unit appears in the music video of the 1984 hit Smalltown Boy by Bronski Beat With the famous royal waiting room just visible on the right of the picture, 50 049 counts the minutes to 1030 and its departure on a high speed track testing run to Bristol. 5 May 1982 Daytime royals at Paddington were certainly less common. 47 511 is seen here after arrival at Paddington's platform 8. The Royal party would have transferred quickly to their cars just to the right of the picture. The white post was the marker for the loco to stop at. The wire on the front of the loco would have been the comms link between the driver and inspector in the cab, and the crew of the train. The date was 27 April 1982, and the train was 0925 Bodmin Rd - Paddington 8th May 1982. The Class Fourty Preservation Railtour from Your to Paddington (via Birmingham and Worcester SH) is ready to embark on its return journey with 40 057 and 40 084 at the helm Although class 33s weren't unknown at Paddington, the slimline 33s certainly were. 33 204 was the nearest loco on hand when the daily Birmingham New St - Paddington (via High Wycombe) service failed on 26 July 1979, and was duly summoned to assist 47 475. The pair are captured here after the stock had been removed to OOC. 26 July 1979 Judging by the exhaust, the class 31 seems to be in working order, so quite why 47 540 is on the front is a mystery Deltics were almost a common sight at Paddington in early 1978. On 5 March, Meld is at Platform 1 having arrived with the RPPR Deltic to Devon Re-Run railtour. A week earlier, an attempt to run the tour had to be curtailed at Bristol due to bad weather 55 018 Ballymoss is at the head of a charter special at platform 3 on 29 Jan 1978. The train is the RPPR Deltic Dragon tour to Wales Returning railtours at Paddington were often put into the higher number platforms in order to keep the enthusiasts out of the way of regular passengers. Here, the exhaust from Ballymoss blasts into the low ceiling above platform 11 after the Deltic Dragon railtour of 29 Jan 1978 On 14th March 1981, the Severn Valley Railway operated a special from Bridgnorth to Paddington. Here 25 075 and 067 are seen at platform 1 shortly after arrival. Ready for the return leg of the railtour to Bridgnorth, 25 075 and 067 prepare to get the Severn Valley Crusader under way If my memory serves me correctly, the loco that brought in the stock for the 0005 sleeper to Penzance was then allocated to power the 0030 departure to South Wales. It wasn't too uncommon to find a class 37 on the blocks late on a Saturday night. Here, 37 183 poses for a time exposure on April 29 1978 25th June 1978 and its RPPR's Devon Quarryman railtour to, er, Devon. As we have seen, Class 33s weren't uncommon, but TC stock certainly was. Here, 33 103 is at Platform 4 with the two non powered Southern units, just before passengers were allowed to board. 33 119 is at the other end Early in the morning, if one was lucky, one might just see the 'inter station night bus'. What was unusual on 26 June 1978 was to see the bus on the Lawn at Paddington. On one of the lightest mornings of the year, Routemaster RML 2516 prepares to leave just after 50 050 has arrived with the up midnight from Penzance 14 Jan 1978. Having been to Liverpool and back to sample Class 24s, a bonus on the way home was 37 047 on the blocks at platform 3, having brought in the empties for the down midnight. Stratford prepared two immaculate Class 31/0s for the RPPR Toffee Apple farewell railtour. Here, the pair nestle next to the buffer stops after the return in the evening. 16 Oct 1979. Even for Royal ECS, the loco comcerned received a lick of paint. 31 415 has received the treatment for this job and sits at Platform awaiting the arrival of its VIPs. Definately an unusual combination. 45 037 and 50 033 about to depart with a service train. I am checking records and will update the date of the working. One assumes this was simply for operational ease to avoid lite engine running. The only shot i ever got of a class 50 assisting a failed HST. Taken from the window of the Paddington TOPS office, 50 035 is seen arriving with a failed unit in tow.

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]]> Thu Jan 29 2009 St Cross for 35028 Clan Line http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1639685.html The UK VSOE Pullman operated from London - Southampton Docks on 17 Jan 2009, in conjunction with an ocean liner service. It was hauled by Merchant Navy class 35028 Clan Line, and was caught here passing St Cross, just south of Winchester Saturday 17 January 2009: The UK VSOE Pullman operated from London - Southampton Docks on 17 Jan 2009, in conjunction with an ocean liner service. It was hauled by Merchant Navy class 35028 Clan Line, and was caught here passing St Cross, just south of Winchester

Heading south from Winchester, Clan Line does not seem to be working hard This location is a good one for photography, but the weak January sun does little to illuminate the tree lined cutting For safety, 67 021 was attached at the rear throughout the journey

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]]> Sat Jan 17 2009 Old Oak Common http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1633279.html To mark the demise of Old Oak Common depot, which closed at the end of 2008, I am uploading here a number of images taken in the late 70s and early 80s. Please check back as I will be adding to this collection over the next few days Monday 5 January 2009: To mark the demise of Old Oak Common depot, which closed at the end of 2008, I am uploading here a number of images taken in the late 70s and early 80s. Please check back as I will be adding to this collection over the next few days

celebrity 'skinhead' 31 117 was also a regular performer in and around the London terminal 50 016 Barham alongside 31 117 A study in cab design. How many years separated the two? 50 034 about to enter the factory building for attention 31 304 was one of Paddington's regular station pilots, and could often be seen removing ECS to the carriage sidings 31 159 in the company of a class 08 around the turntable A fine study of 50 009 outside the factory It wasn't always diesels at Old Oak. Here a 86 209 sits outside the factory awaiting attention In failing evening light, 55022 passes the Factory One of the more unusual workings occurred in late 1981, when 55022 worked a railtour from York to Paddington via Swindon. Of course the Deltic ran to OOC for fuel and servicing, and is seen here on the turntable Royal Scots Grey outside the fuelling point, waiting its turn The deltic looks somewhat unusual on the turntable amongst the usual visitors One of only a few occasions that a Class 50 and 55 could be seen together... 55 022 slowly passes 50 028 at Old Oak Common depot 28 Nov 1981 Not brilliant quality I know but a historic shot. 1048 Western Lady alongside 50035 and a Class 47 inside the fuel point 1013 Western Ranger outside the factory with 1023 Western Fusilier visible inside Just able to see three Class 52 here - 1013 and 1023, plus 1010 Western Campaigner Slightly better definition taken with the higher speed BW film 50 028 and 55 022 alongside at Old Oak Common. One of three occasions when I have been able to secure a photo of these locomotive classes together

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]]> Mon Jan 5 2009 Newport and Eastleigh - 1998 http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1627654.html Ten years ago, I left my job working for Eurostar UK to work for a US company for a while. One of the perks at EUKL was the BR status pass. In my last weeks of employment, I travelled on day trips from my home in Alton, Hampshire. Here are some of the shots i took. Sunday 21 December 2008: Ten years ago, I left my job working for Eurostar UK to work for a US company for a while. One of the perks at EUKL was the BR status pass. In my last weeks of employment, I travelled on day trips from my home in Alton, Hampshire. Here are some of the shots i took.

Snaking across the station throat. 59 104 passes Newport with a train of British Steel empties Eastleigh station is a great place to watch trains! There's never a shortage of motive power. 47 209 is seen here slowing for a crew change on 23 July 1998 Porterbrook track testing unit no 61248 makes a brief pause at Basingstoke before heading back towards London. Slowing for the turn towards Romsey, 60 069 eases its train of LPG tanks thru the platform at Eastleigh It can be boring waitng for your train... A businessman ponders which direction the Class 60 will take Whizzing thru the centre road at Eastleigh is SWT class 159 unit, 004 Class 47 145 runs light engine through Eastleigh station With the Alsthom plant in the background, 47 353 heads north with its train of containers from Southampton. These services are almost exclusively in the hands of Class 66s now 37 901 passes Newport station in the centre road Looking immaculate in its EWS livery, 56 0 32 passes through the platform road at Newport on 23 July 1998 Slowing for the 20 mph restrictions over the pointwork, 56 032 approaches Newport on 23 July 1998 Heading west with a train of postal vans, the driver of 47 772 opens 'er up in the centre road

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]]> Sun Dec 21 2008 Fabulous Fifties http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1620696.html Some of my best shots of Class 50's in action from years gone by... Friday 5 December 2008: Some of my best shots of Class 50's in action from years gone by...

A rare appearance of a Class 50 at Kings Cross. 50 020 came to the rescue when the 0920 Hull - KX failed at Goole on 9 June 1978. It eventually returned north on the 1445 to Leeds High summer in Hampshire... Sheep in the fields, and Class 50s on the rails. 50 017 with the 1222 Exeter - Waterloo, at Potbridge, near Winchfield. Bank hol Monday 28 August 1989 10 August 1991. 50 046 blasts through Surbiton Cutting with the 1315 Waterloo - Exeter The afternoon sun catches 50 030 in Pirbright Cutting, as it heads the 1515 Waterloo - Exeter service On the down road at New Malden, 50 016 heads two 4 TC units forming the 1015 Waterloo - Salisbury. Date: 23 September 1989 What a ride that must have been!! On 1 June 1985, 50 001 blasts through West Ealing with a relief service to the West of England Sat 10 August 1991. 50 037 heads through the pretty tree lined cutting east of Surbiton with the 1020 Exeter St Davids - Waterloo 50 049 & 50 046 provide superpower for the 0810 Exeter St Davids - Waterloo on 25 May 1991. Seen here passing New Malden Storming up the WR main near Maidenhead, large logo 50 008 leads 50 007 in GWR green livery The driver looks for the off as 50 004 prepares to leave Bodmin Road on the down line. The train will move with just a release of the brakes, as the station is on a steep gradient. You can almost feel the throb of the 16CSVT engine as 50 043 powers an up express through Dawlish Warren station. A wonderful memory, especially with the GWR signals Sadly, the first class 50 to be withdrawn, was one of the best. Here 50 011 Centurion rests at Carlisle having worked a railtour from Plymouth over the Settle & Carlisle. Even the policeman is curious. Exeter rail fair 30th April 1994. A classic study of the front end of a Class 50 In the bleak midwinter, 50 029 passes through New Malden in SW London with a west of England train, with a light dusting of snow on the ground Oh that cursed wire...50 017 pauses at Basingstoke with the 1100 Waterloo-Exeter St Davids service. Photo taken with a (borrowed) Hasselblad 500c on Fuji 400 120 film 50 024 drifts towards the carriage sidings at Clapham Jcn in between west of England turns A stunning location on the up line is the footbridge at Old Basing. On 5 May 1990, 50 003 thunders towards the capital with the 0811 Exeter St Davids - Waterloo Sadly a view no longer possible - overhead catenary have ruined this classic photographic location. in happier days, 50 035 hauls a rake of Mk 1 stock towards Paddington on 1 June 1985 1 June 1985. Thundering westwards, 50 036 blasts through the verdant suburb of West Ealing with the 0950 service from Paddington. Mamiya 645 1/500 at f5.6 Deane is a rarely photographed location, in the heart of 'watercress' country west of Basingstoke. Here, 50 018 hurries an up express towards London on 5 May 1990

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]]> Fri Dec 5 2008 Cornwall June 1980 http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1615426.html It's cold outside, so here's another look at the B/W archives from June 1980, and a trip to Cornwall with one of the country's greatest railway photographers, John Vaughan. Several of these shots were taken with a Pentax 6x7 camera, lent to me for the day by the great man. Sunday 23 November 2008: It's cold outside, so here's another look at the B/W archives from June 1980, and a trip to Cornwall with one of the country's greatest railway photographers, John Vaughan. Several of these shots were taken with a Pentax 6x7 camera, lent to me for the day by the great man.

The picturesque Wenford branch at its best. 08 377 ambles along towards Bodmin en route to Wenford Bridge to collect clay hood wagons Crossing the road away from the harbour back towards Hayle town, the 'Rat' attacks the steep gradient 25 223 at Hayle Wharf Not much further to the summit of the climb up from the harbour 46 026 25 223 shunting a mixed freight at Hayle Wharf, June 1980

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]]> Sun Nov 23 2008 Elford http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1612497.html A few minutes at the end of the day at Elford, a great location near Tamworth. There are three bridges there, all offering good photographic possibilities. These shots were from the northernmost of the three. Check out Rich Sulzmann's site views from some of the others Tuesday 11 November 2008: A few minutes at the end of the day at Elford, a great location near Tamworth. There are three bridges there, all offering good photographic possibilities. These shots were from the northernmost of the three. Check out Rich Sulzmann's site views from some of the others

The leaves are almost gone from the trees as 66 523 powers southwards through Elford, near Tamworth with a loaded train of coal bound for Rugeley power station Catching the last rays of winter sunshine, 66 523 heads south through Elford with the late running 6M49 1241 Barrow Hill - Rugely PS loaded coal hoppers Freight trains are often looped in the sidings here to allow passengers trains to pass. 170 523 heads south towards Tamworth Definately the last shot of the day. In failing light, 66 069 heads north through Elford with the 4M33 0810 Southampton - Burton on Trent liners

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]]> Tue Nov 11 2008 Over the Alps 2008 http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1608346.html The Mid Hants Railway annual 'Over the Alps' events offers the chance to walk the entire line (10 miles) - of course with no trains running. It does however provide a unique perspective to view this wonderful line and the glorious Hampshire countryside. Saturday 8 November 2008: The Mid Hants Railway annual 'Over the Alps' events offers the chance to walk the entire line (10 miles) - of course with no trains running. It does however provide a unique perspective to view this wonderful line and the glorious Hampshire countryside.

Drivers' eye view of Alton, from the Mid Hants Railway side The highest point on the line is just outside Medstead & Four Marks station In a rare burst of sunshine, the historic station sign at Medstead & Four Marks looks lovely against the blue(ish) sky Bathed in autumnal light, the period station glows Engineers sidings outside Medstead & Four Marks contain this Network Rail unit In perfect walking weather, the walkers stroll along the open stretch between Medstead and Ropley It's (almost) all down hill from here. The line runs almost straight towards Ropley One of several diesels on the MHR roster, 33 053 sees regular use for engineers and ECS moves This ex industrial Class 11, number 12049, is at Ropley shed West Country class 34007 is regular & popular performer on the Mid Hants Another industrial specimen, D 3358, at Ropley MPD To end a superb walk, a free journey back to Alton was provided in style with this AEC Renown

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]]> Sat Nov 8 2008 Woking and London 2004 http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1605572.html A quick dip into the archives - back to November 2004 for some views of Woking, Clapham and King's Cross. Monday 3 November 2008: A quick dip into the archives - back to November 2004 for some views of Woking, Clapham and King's Cross.

The telephoto lens make the tiny 170 unit look even smaller. The train is slowing to a halt at Woking before continuing west towards Salisbury 170 303 drifts into Clapham Jcn on 4 Nov 2004 With not much of its hectic life in service remaining, 3505 slows for the platforms at Clapham Junction en route to the South Coast Ex Eurostar North of London unit 3304 finally found revenue earning service, but not as originally planned. With low cost airlines killing off the Edinburgh - Paris Eurostar plan, GNER eventually took over some of the trains from EUKL for their White Rose Leeds - London services. Here 3304 rests at Kings Cross. Compare the liveries... The North of London Eurostar units were virtually identical to their 'Three Capitals' brothers - only the train lengths were different - 14 coaches as opposed to 18

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]]> Mon Nov 3 2008 Settle & Carlisle : Sept 08 http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1589811.html A few days away on a walking holiday with friends allowed a few brief interludes for railway photography, including the Spitfire Railtour with 2 x 37s Saturday 4 October 2008: A few days away on a walking holiday with friends allowed a few brief interludes for railway photography, including the Spitfire Railtour with 2 x 37s

En route to the S&C we stopped at the Railway Age in Crewe. Unfortunately it is closed! This image of the sole remaining APT unit was taken through the fence Pan shots are notoriously difficult to achieve. Here a Voyager unit is caught heading north near Crewe Sporting the latest London Midland Railways livery, an unidentified unit speeds north away from crewe Settle station on a lovely September evening 1400 Carlisle - Leeds pauses at Settle station. At the rear, the catering trolley can be seen being transferred to the up platform in order to be collected by the next northbound service a few minutes later Slowing for the aproach to Settle station No, they didnt all get a seat! Settle is popular for day trippers - sadly the 158 unit just wasn't big enough to give them a seat back to Carlisle. Caught in the act! I am caught by the lens of Philip Haymes at Settle station The towering peak of Pen-y-Gent is visible from Horton in Ribblesdale station. The village is very popular with walkers and the summit can be reached in under 90 minutes from the station. Sadly without a train on it, Ribblehead viaduct catches a last few evening rays of sun On time almost to the minute, a Class 66 eases onto the Ribblehead on 25 Sept 08, with the 1444 Drax Power Station - New Cumnock empty coal hoppers Friday 26 September 08. In failing evening light, an unidentified Class 66 eases the 6M32 0937 Greenburn - Ratcliffe Freightliner coal train south over Ribblehead Viaduct 27 Sept 08. Heading north with the 1Z56 0600 Sheffield - Edinburgh railtour, 37 248 and 712 slow for the spped restriction over Ribblehead Viaduct. Their climb up through the Pennines could be heard for several minutes before they came into view The slopes of Whernside, Yorkshire's highest peak, loom ahead of the railtour. The cottages ahead of the locos were build by the Midland Railway for workers

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]]> Sat Oct 4 2008 The Dorset Dumpling http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1574400.html In typical Saturday weather on 6 September 2008, Spitfire Railtours operated the Dorset Dumpling railtour from Waterloo to Weymouth, topped n' tailed by 33 025 and 73 136 Saturday 6 September 2008: In typical Saturday weather on 6 September 2008, Spitfire Railtours operated the Dorset Dumpling railtour from Waterloo to Weymouth, topped n' tailed by 33 025 and 73 136

In shocking weather conditions, a 6 car Class 159 heads downhill towards Basingstoke on its way west The rain having abated slightly, 33 025 heads 1Z82 0941 Waterloo - Weymouth railtour past the wartime pillboxes at Potbridge, near Hook. The bridge in the background carries the M3 motorway over the line. Bringing up the rear, 73 136 tails the 1Z82 Waterloo - Weymouth railtour

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]]> Sat Sep 6 2008 Millbrook and Bentley engineering http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1558789.html A brief visit to the footbridge west of Millbrook station, Southampton, and engineering work to replace track at Bentley station, between Alton & Aldershot Friday 8 August 2008: A brief visit to the footbridge west of Millbrook station, Southampton, and engineering work to replace track at Bentley station, between Alton & Aldershot

66 503 'Railway Magazine' eases its container train into the reception siding for Southampton Maritime FLT Millbrook CrossCountry 221 unit heads west past Millbrook FLT The lonliness of the long distance 08... 08 625 trips two container flats from Southampton Maritime to Millbrook FLT 08 on the main line? Freightliner 08 624 leaves Southampton Maritime with two container flats for the short run to Millbrook FGW class 158 unit accelerates away from Millbrook on the long journey towards Bristol and Cardiff Engineering work underway at Bentley station Bentley engineering. 66 188 is nearest the camera, 66 079 in the distance It's hard to believe that the line will be open again for the monday morning rush hour

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]]> Fri Aug 8 2008 Clapham Railway Disaster http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1543646.html As we approach the 20th anniversary of this tragic accident, here are some photos I took whilst on duty there as a Press Officer for British Rail. The incident occurred on the morning of 12 December 1988, when the 0718 from Basingstoke to Waterloo stopped at signal WF47 near Clapham Junction. It was struck in the rear by the following train, the 0614 Poole - Waterloo, and moments later, by a down ECS train. Tragically, 35 people were killed Saturday 12 July 2008: As we approach the 20th anniversary of this tragic accident, here are some photos I took whilst on duty there as a Press Officer for British Rail. The incident occurred on the morning of 12 December 1988, when the 0718 from Basingstoke to Waterloo stopped at signal WF47 near Clapham Junction. It was struck in the rear by the following train, the 0614 Poole - Waterloo, and moments later, by a down ECS train. Tragically, 35 people were killed

The crash site is bathed in emergency lighting to facilitate the clear up A bogie hangs silently in the cold night air as it is removed from the crash site Travelling cranes lift the damaged units clear Clear up operations on the evening of 12/12/88 The coaches are removed for further examination

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]]> Sat Jul 12 2008 St Cross, Winchester http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1536521.html Another visit to this popular location to catch the Hastings unit private charter run Saturday 28 June 2008: Another visit to this popular location to catch the Hastings unit private charter run

On its first revenue earning outing since having completed modifications including central door locking, ex Hastings unit 1001 passes St Cross, south of Winchester, with a private GBRF charter. The train ran as 1Z10 0735 Hastings - Bournemouth, via Denmark Hill, Clapham, Richmond, Staines and Woking. 66 153 ambles along the picturesque stretch of line at St Cross, Just south of Winchester, on a sunny Saturday morning

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]]> Sat Jun 28 2008 West London miscellany http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1528535.html A variety of shots around west London in the late 70's/early 80's, showing the variety of motive power Sunday 15 June 2008: A variety of shots around west London in the late 70's/early 80's, showing the variety of motive power

31 121 ambles west along the down slow lineat West Ealing with a mixed rake of freight wagons An unidentified Class 47 shunts an engineers' train in the yard at West Ealing A real period piece. During the early 80's, a rake of restored GWR stock was permitted to operate on BR metals on charter runs. Here 47 123 rests at Platform 2 at paddington having returned to the capital with just such an excursion Under a cloudless sky, 25 203 prepares to return towards Willesden with a rake of ferry wagons While a down HST rushes by on the fast line, 47 123 takes the Greenford Loop turnout at West Ealing with a rake of empty coaches With their diesel capability, the Class 73s were useful for occasional forays off SR routes. Here, 73 121 heads away from Acton Yard Late night visitors to Paddington station were sometimes treated to a sighting of the Royal Train. Awaiting departure from Platform 1, a superbly prepared Class 47 positively gleams beneath the station lights Full details to follow. A Class 46 assists an ailing Class 50 loco into Paddington

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]]> Sun Jun 15 2008 Class 52s http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1528466.html The last weeks and months of the Class 52s in late 1976/early 1977, captured at Paddington station and around west London Sunday 15 June 2008: The last weeks and months of the Class 52s in late 1976/early 1977, captured at Paddington station and around west London

Its coaching stock having been removed by one of the station pilot locos, D1071 eases down towards the starting signal at Paddington Western Renown alongside the former signalbox at Paddington, consequently used as the TOPS reporting office. I had the honour of working in that office for a while in the early 1980s The lonliness of an ageing Class 52. A cold and bleak Acton Yard hosts Western Campaigner as it prepares to depart with the Acton - Norwood freight Western Renown hauling one of the last regular freight workings for Class 52s - the 1055 Acton Yard to Norwood Junction freight. The train is seen here passing the magnificent GWR signal gantry at Kensington Olympia. Note the period road vehicles in the car park behind. Having just brought in the Westbury commuter service, D1071 pauses under the historic station roof at Paddington. The honour to haul the last revenue earning service from Paddington fell to D1023 Western Fusilier, about to depart with the 1040 to Plymouth on 12 February 1977 Backing onto a service departure from Paddington for the last time, Western Fusilier had just weeks left in service before the class were withdrawn.

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]]> Sun Jun 15 2008 Lower Basildon May 2008 http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1512678.html A short visit to this popular location in the Thames valley Thursday 8 May 2008: A short visit to this popular location in the Thames valley

66 127 hauling the 6O26 1024 Hinksey Yard - Eastleigh engineers' train is overtaken by a FGW HST Both running under green signals, the engineers' train follows the HST eastwards along the Thames Valley towards Reading 66 093 heads the lightly loaded 4O04 0935 Washwood Heath - Eastleigh past Lower Basildon Filling the frame, 66 093 passes through Lower Basildon with the 4O04 0935 Washwood Heath - Eastleigh train 66 593 heads west with the heavily loaded 4M55 0858 Southampton - Lawley Street container train At speed heading west past Lower Basildon Working hard with a heavy train, 66 016 heads what was believed to be an additional Appleford - Ardingly train

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]]> Thu May 8 2008 Pudding Mill Lane http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1499355.html A few minutes at Pudding Mill Lane DLR station, which lies beside the busy main line out of Liverpool Street. Friday 25 April 2008: A few minutes at Pudding Mill Lane DLR station, which lies beside the busy main line out of Liverpool Street.

Bow East Yard has seen a dramatic surge in traffic, with deliveries of aggregates for the London 2012 worksite. Here, Freightliner 66 615 shunts its train of bulk wagons GE Class 321 units heads towards London Liverpool Street EWS 66 063 shunts at Bow Esat Sidings National Express liveried 90 008 propels a rake of Mark 3 coaches eastward past Pudding Mill Lane

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]]> Fri Apr 25 2008 Winchester http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1491684.html Oh, the best laid plans. A Saturday am jaunt over to Winchester, to catch the Class 47 railtour to Portsmouth. Not a cloud in the sky when I left home (only 15 miles away...) - nicely clouded over by the time the train arrived. Had originally intended to go to St Cross, jut just couldn't find the footbridge - of course had left the OS map at home... D-oh. A week later i managed to locate the bridge for the return leg of the Class 20 railtour. Although the weather was shocking, it was well worth the effort for the shot of the two 20s heading north Saturday 12 April 2008: Oh, the best laid plans. A Saturday am jaunt over to Winchester, to catch the Class 47 railtour to Portsmouth. Not a cloud in the sky when I left home (only 15 miles away...) - nicely clouded over by the time the train arrived. Had originally intended to go to St Cross, jut just couldn't find the footbridge - of course had left the OS map at home... D-oh. A week later i managed to locate the bridge for the return leg of the Class 20 railtour. Although the weather was shocking, it was well worth the effort for the shot of the two 20s heading north

1Z57 0626 Birmingham Moor Street to Portsmouth Hbr railtour, organised by Vintage Trains The class 37 tails the lightly loaded railtour In dreadful weather conditions on Sat 19th April, 20 307 & 310 haul the return leg of the Wey Farer railtour back from Weymouth to Crewe. (1Z31 1640 Weymouth - Crewe). Just 5 seconds after taking this photo, a Voyager unit passed in the other direction!

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]]> Sat Apr 12 2008 Alton snow http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1488437.html The morning of Sunday saw the NE Hampshire area hit by a major snowstorm. Although most had melted by later afternoon, the morning saw Alton covered in a blanket of snow some 2-3 inches deep. Sunday 6 April 2008: The morning of Sunday saw the NE Hampshire area hit by a major snowstorm. Although most had melted by later afternoon, the morning saw Alton covered in a blanket of snow some 2-3 inches deep.

Deep & crisp & even. The desiro awaits the signal before departing for Guildford Carrying its 'face' headboard, the MId Hants Rly DMU approaches Alton in picturesque conditions Seen earlier in the day. this unit was working a shuttle between Alton and Guildford. Through services from Alton to London were suspended due to planned engineering works.

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]]> Sun Apr 6 2008 Clapham Junction & Woking http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1484112.html Some views of Richmond, Clapham Junction and Woking in April '88. Friday 1 April 1988: Some views of Richmond, Clapham Junction and Woking in April '88.

About to depart with the 0924 to Woolwich The enthusiasts on the platform have just travelled down from London behind this locomotive. In those days, journey times between 17-20 mins were commonplace between London and Woking. Such is progress! Named 'KentishMercury' the loco is attached to the GM's Inspection saloon. Light locomotive movements between Clapham Yard and Waterloo were commonplace in the late 80s Note the buffet car! 0938 Exeter St Davids - Waterloo. Just a few more miles to go to its destination. Note the historic signalboxes which used to span the lines at Clapham Thunderer eases to a stand at Woking with a westward bound express

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]]> Fri Apr 1 1988 Kensington Olympia http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1479820.html High summer at Kenny O, when DMUs ruled the line between Clapham Jcn and Willesden Junction. On this particular day, a test was being carried out by Eurostar with the Class 92s and barrier wagons. The train reversed at KO before returning to North Pole International Saturday 20 July 1996: High summer at Kenny O, when DMUs ruled the line between Clapham Jcn and Willesden Junction. On this particular day, a test was being carried out by Eurostar with the Class 92s and barrier wagons. The train reversed at KO before returning to North Pole International

Haulage test for Class 92 039, using bespoke barrier vehicle to tow North of London Eurostar unit 3309/10, at Kensington Olympia on 20 July 1996 A closer look at the barrier vehicle between the Eurostar and the Class 92

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]]> Sat Jul 20 1996 Worting Jcn & Lower Basildon http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1464359.html A few hours in mid Summer 2006 at two of the busiest railway photography locations in the South of England Friday 30 June 2006: A few hours in mid Summer 2006 at two of the busiest railway photography locations in the South of England

An up ten car Class 442 unit completes its descent from Battledown Flyover, heading towards Basingstoke and London Freightliner owned Class 66 heads north with a heavy container train EWS-owned 66 111 isn't exactly taxed by the four containers at the rear of its train... Despite overhaul, the excellent Class 442 now languish unused, having been displaced by the newer 444 units. Here, a ten car set overtakes a Southampton bound Freightliner train hauled by 66 533 Freightliner Class 66 533 heads south with a container train The FGW link DMU is about to be overtaken by an Adelante on a Paddington bound express Not a hard job for a Class 66 The westward bound FGW Adelante overtakes the Freightliner Class 66 with its container consist Adelante 180 110 eases past FGW Link unit 166 106 at Lower Basildon, between Reading & Didcot

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]]> Fri Jun 30 2006 Paddington Rail Crash http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1463616.html Never before seen photos from the Paddington rail crash, when 50 041 Bulwark derailed just outside Paddington station with the up Night Riviera sleeper train. Thankfully, nobody was seriously injured. These photos were taken with the permission of the Duty Station Manager at the time. Wednesday 23 November 1983: Never before seen photos from the Paddington rail crash, when 50 041 Bulwark derailed just outside Paddington station with the up Night Riviera sleeper train. Thankfully, nobody was seriously injured. These photos were taken with the permission of the Duty Station Manager at the time.

With frost still on the sleepers, firemen stand guard beside the crashed locomotive Ripped from the locomotive by the force of the crash, the Class 50's bogie makes an unusual sight outside Paddington on the crisp morning A perspective of the accident. The other bogie is visible beside the locomotive under the bridge Almost everything in this picture has disappeared - the locomotive, the bridge above, and even the old signal box behind, which was serving as the TOPS office at the time An unusual view of this class at Paddington! Firemen extracated the driver through the cab window One can only wonder at the impact of the train on the platform, to cause this damage and shear off both of the locomotive's bogies

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]]> Wed Nov 23 1983 Cornwall Summer 1980 http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1459880.html The summer months of 1980 were a fantastic time to visit the Duchy. The majority of trains were loco hauled, with Classes 50, 37 and 25 in abundance. Saturday 16 February 2008: The summer months of 1980 were a fantastic time to visit the Duchy. The majority of trains were loco hauled, with Classes 50, 37 and 25 in abundance.

The best way to enjopy a Class 50 - thrashing away from Newquay towards Par Carrying a Cornish Rioviera Express headboard On a down express, passing another member of the class on an up train on a CWR train heading towards St Blazey Just as the sun breaks out after an unseasonal shower... Note the lower quadrant signals and the banner repeater on the RHS of the picture Hauling clay hoods on an up freight On the up line at Cutmadoc A classic shot A great location for railway photography. A class 50 makinglight of the down grade from Bodmin Rd Alas the semaphores are long gone The footbridge alongside the old signal box at St Austell station was a favoured location. Here, on a cloudy but bright June day in 1980, 50 046 prepares to depart with a down holiday express

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]]> Sat Feb 16 2008 Hampshire : Feb 2008 http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1455899.html Some photos around Alton on Sat 9 Feb. Images include the visit of 73 209 & 206 on a railtour from London to the Mid Hants Railway Saturday 9 February 2008: Some photos around Alton on Sat 9 Feb. Images include the visit of 73 209 & 206 on a railtour from London to the Mid Hants Railway

Most Alton -Waterloo services pass at Bentley, the only passing loop between Farnham and Alton Some Waterloo-Alton trains do not stop at Bentley station and pass on the 'up' platform 73 209 & 206 enter Bentley station in the beautiful Hampshire countryside with the Hertfordshire Railtours excursion 73 209 & 206 simmer at Bentley waiting for an up Desiro to clear the single line On diesel power alone, 73 209 & 206 attack the 'Alps' on the Mid Hants Railway. Picture shows the railtour passing through Chawton Woods just west of Alton While the return Class 73 hauled railtour waits, the Mid Hants Railway signalman opens the gate between Network Rail metals and the Watercress Line, under the watchful eye of a steam railway official Catching the last rays of winter sun, 73 206 & 209 pass holybourne with the returning 'Oozlum Bird No 2' railtour

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]]> Sat Feb 9 2008 Miscellaneous http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1452589.html A variety of images of motive power from the past few decades Tuesday 1 January 1980: A variety of images of motive power from the past few decades

1615 Waterloo-Salisbury, unusually formed of 2 x 4TC units instead of conventional coaches 0950 Salisbury - Waterloo 50027, 50044 & 50149 This view is unrecognisable from today, with overhead wires everywhere, and the milk dock above the unit gone. Accelerating away from a p/w restriction at West Ealing, the IC sector unit passes a NSE DMU on the down slow 6Y50 1832 Eastleigh E to Holybourne oil train empties reverse at Alton station 16 July 1998 Exeter Rail Fair 30-4-94 Exeter Rail Fair 30-4-94 Exeter Rail Fair 30-4-94 Exeter Rail Fair 30-4-94 Exeter Rail Fair 30-4-94 Exeter Rail Fair 30-4-94

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]]> Tue Jan 1 1980 Severn Valley Railway http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1451867.html Severn Valley Railway Tuesday 15 September 1981: Severn Valley Railway

Resplendent in its BR blue & yellow livery, the 'Ranger' rests at Bewdley

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]]> Tue Sep 15 1981 Stratford Depot visit http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1448636.html The depot and works at Stratford, in East London, were a mecca for railway enthusiasts for many years. Originally opened by the Eastern County Raily Co in 1847-8, the facility grew in size to cover many acres. It weathered the transition from steam to diesel, and serviced many classes on locomotives. At the time of the visit pictured here (9 August 1990) the works had already begun to lose contracts to Crewe and Springburn, and in October of the same year, closure was announced. The works shut for the last time on 31 March 1991. The spirit of Stratford lives on within the International Eurostar station which is built on the same location as the historic railway depot and works. Thursday 9 August 1990: The depot and works at Stratford, in East London, were a mecca for railway enthusiasts for many years. Originally opened by the Eastern County Raily Co in 1847-8, the facility grew in size to cover many acres. It weathered the transition from steam to diesel, and serviced many classes on locomotives. At the time of the visit pictured here (9 August 1990) the works had already begun to lose contracts to Crewe and Springburn, and in October of the same year, closure was announced. The works shut for the last time on 31 March 1991. The spirit of Stratford lives on within the International Eurostar station which is built on the same location as the historic railway depot and works.

The class 47 is attached to a mobile load bank unit, to test the locomotive's generator

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]]> Thu Aug 9 1990 Hither Green Depot http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1448634.html Before Class 56s started to operate from Hither Green Depot in SE London, a period of crew training was undertaken. The first trip took place on 21st August, when 56 034 piloted unit 5355 on a run via Dover and Ramsgate Wednesday 21 August 1985: Before Class 56s started to operate from Hither Green Depot in SE London, a period of crew training was undertaken. The first trip took place on 21st August, when 56 034 piloted unit 5355 on a run via Dover and Ramsgate

Waiting for the signal to depart from Hither Green depot with a crew training run to Ramsgate

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]]> Wed Aug 21 1985 Spain & Portugal http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1448594.html A visit to Spain and Portugal, when motive power was noisy! This collection was short during a visit by rail in April that year Friday 1 January 1982: A visit to Spain and Portugal, when motive power was noisy! This collection was short during a visit by rail in April that year

Passing Barrerio just south of Lisbon Lisbon Lisbon Spanish Warship Spanish Warship Spanish Warship

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]]> Fri Jan 1 1982 Cornwall 1982 http://jeremy-de-souza.fotopic.net/c1447922.html A variety of images in cornwall taken during the early 80's. Saturday 26 January 2008: A variety of images in cornwall taken during the early 80's.

Class 47 on dainton bank details to follow Aller Jcn details to follow Class 47 leaves Bodmin Rd with an up express Class 46 drifts into Bodmin Rd on the down rd with an engineers train Going away shot . Not Ford Escort estate! Class 50 heads east past Aller Jcn Classic Aller Jcn shoton the up road The driver looks for the 'off' from platform staff with a down parcels train Up express near Bodmin Road Liskeard station at a standstill as the 37 thunders through Up express near Bodmin Road Burngullow St Blazey depot

Published in Photography by Jeremy de Souza

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