Mark's Railway Photos http://sb.fotopic.net/ 22 rows en-gb 60 Vintage Trains SLS Special http://sb.fotopic.net/c1781146.html Panniers on the mainline! A tour from Tyseley to Ironbridge Power Station and the Severn Valley Railway, mostly behind ex-GWR 9600 and 9466. Not many photos as there were few station stops in the light. Saturday 14 November 2009: Panniers on the mainline! A tour from Tyseley to Ironbridge Power Station and the Severn Valley Railway, mostly behind ex-GWR 9600 and 9466. Not many photos as there were few station stops in the light.

47773 at New Street 47773 at New Street 9600 & 9466 running back at Bescot for water 9600 & 9466 running back at Bescot for water The watered panniers return The watered panniers return Arrival at Kidderminster Arrival at Kidderminster

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]]> Sat Nov 14 2009 PBR Steam Gala http://sb.fotopic.net/c1767501.html The PBR's 1st steam gala! Pannier 6435 was the guest engine, and Devonport No 19 and Ivor were out in steam as well. Not too many pictures as I was firing No9 then 6435 :-) Saturday 12 September 2009: The PBR's 1st steam gala! Pannier 6435 was the guest engine, and Devonport No 19 and Ivor were out in steam as well. Not too many pictures as I was firing No9 then 6435 :-)

Ivor, 6435 & No19 on shed, early in the morning 6435 & No19 on shed, early in the morning Ivor on-shed, with the cleaners 6435 & No19 simmer in the morning sun, awaiting the days duties 6435 at the head of the train 6435 at the head of the train 6435 at the head of the train 6435 at the head of the train 6435 at the head of the train

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]]> Sat Sep 12 2009 Cambrian Coast Express http://sb.fotopic.net/c1767499.html A weekday jaunt on the Cambrian Coast Express from Machynlleth to Pwllheli and return. Wednesday 26 August 2009: A weekday jaunt on the Cambrian Coast Express from Machynlleth to Pwllheli and return.

76079 on arrival at Pwllheli 76079 on arrival at Pwllheli 76079 on arrival at Pwllheli 76079 ready to depart from Pwllheli 76067 runs round at Machynlleth 76067 runs round at Machynlleth 76067 runs round at Machynlleth 76067 runs round at Machynlleth Muppets on tour... 76067 backs on to the stock at Machynlleth 76067 backs on to the stock at Machynlleth

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]]> Wed Aug 26 2009 The Vale of Rheidol Railway http://sb.fotopic.net/c1696887.html During the layover at Aberystwyth on the Cambrian Mountaineer, there was a charter organised on the Vale of Rheidol Railway. So here's to a quick chuff up to Devil's Bridge behind a lovely little engine. Saturday 9 May 2009: During the layover at Aberystwyth on the Cambrian Mountaineer, there was a charter organised on the Vale of Rheidol Railway. So here's to a quick chuff up to Devil's Bridge behind a lovely little engine.

Running round at Devil's Bridge Running round at Devil's Bridge Running round at Devil's Bridge Ready for the off Ready for the off Ready for the off From the window - sole VRR diesel no 10 on shed at Aberystwyth VRR no 8 and train at Aberystwyth VRR no 8 and train at Aberystwyth Running round at Devil's Bridge Running round at Devil's Bridge Ready for the off, back down the grade to Aberystwyth Ready for the off Back at Aberystwyth Propelling the carriages back into the depot

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]]> Sat May 9 2009 The Cambrian Mountaineer http://sb.fotopic.net/c1696854.html A real tour, for a change. 50044 and 37767 (then 97301) on Spitfire's Cambrian Mountaineer from Bristol Temple Meads to Aberystwyth (the long way round - Bath Spa & Oxford) and return (diverted via Crewe). A good day out with some top quality thrash. Saturday 9 May 2009: A real tour, for a change. 50044 and 37767 (then 97301) on Spitfire's Cambrian Mountaineer from Bristol Temple Meads to Aberystwyth (the long way round - Bath Spa & Oxford) and return (diverted via Crewe). A good day out with some top quality thrash.

37676 at Bristol TM Not often you see Raspberry Ripple these days... 50044 at Leamington Spa 97301 The 37s waiting for the road at Sutton Bridge Junction 50044 at Aberystwyth 50044 back at Bristol Temple Meads, late at night 50044 at Bristol TM at stupid o'clock 37676 at Bristol TM 37676 basks in the early morning sun at Leamington Spa 37676 - Lock Rannoch. Nameplate and Doggy Token unit shot - 150012 at Leamington Spa 50044 - Exeter. Nameplate and crest 50044 at Leamington Spa 37676 at Shrewsbury 97301 slides across Shresbury Junction 97301 passes infront of Shrewsbury Signal Box 97301 drifts past the platform 97301 buffers up Froth shot :-) Froth shot :-) The intricacies of coupling up WSMR 67013 departs for London WSMR blue Mk3s & platform inhabitants DVT 82305 brings up the rear The difference age can have when it comes to an early start... 50044 at Aberystwyth The 37s in the loop at Aberystwyth Noes to nose The 37s in the loop at Aberystwyth The 37s in the loop at Aberystwyth 158831 and the platform crowd Aberystwyth Station The 37s in the loop at Aberystwyth DRS locos stabled at Crewe Gresty Bridge (What a place to have a signal check!!!) (08, 20, 37, 47, 66) 20314, 66434 & 37682 at Crewe Gresty Bridge 66418, 66429 & 37218 at Crewe Gresty Bridge DRS locos stabled at Crewe Gresty Bridge DRS locos stabled at Crewe Gresty Bridge 37259 at Crewe Gresty Bridge, as we accelerate past 50044 back at Bristol Temple Meads, late at night

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]]> Sat May 9 2009 West Somerset Railway Steam Gala http://sb.fotopic.net/c1696412.html The usual trip to the WSR steam Gala with the usual suspects and the usual banter and chuff all day! Sunday 29 March 2009: The usual trip to the WSR steam Gala with the usual suspects and the usual banter and chuff all day!

All excited about a day of chuff! Eddystone & 45231 draw into Williton 4936 4936 & 9351 Kilmersdon shunting Eddystone arrives at Crocombe 6695 ready for the off Bittern at Blue Anchor Royal Scot nameplate Spotters on the platform Eddystone ready for the off Eddystone nameplate It all got too much for some... Kinlet Hall starts the day Eddystone & 45231 come down the bank to Williton Royal Scot at Minehead 9351 & 3850 on shed 4936 & 9351 Kilmersdon shunting Royal Scot at Crocombe Heathfield Veg on tour ;-) Eddystone arrives at Crocombe King Edward I stored at Wiliton Braunton & 45231 on shed at Minehead 45231 Braunton Kinlet Hall awaits the next turn Eddystone backs on to the turn table 6695 ready for the off 6695 at Blue Anchor Bittern at Blue Anchor The usual suspects 88 on shed Royal Scot awaits the next turn Eddystone ready for the off Bless :-)

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]]> Sun Mar 29 2009 Cwm and Go tour through Cardiff http://sb.fotopic.net/c1673513.html The Cwm and Go railtour heads back East through Cardiff, with 37401 on the front and 60024 on the rear. Thanks to Ben for the 'We're about to Leave Central' heads-up! Saturday 28 March 2009: The Cwm and Go railtour heads back East through Cardiff, with 37401 on the front and 60024 on the rear. Thanks to Ben for the 'We're about to Leave Central' heads-up!

Test shot. The ATW 150s are all looking rather clean these days... 43134 heads West 153327 trundles back to Central, having been stabled in the loop 43142 leads the charge Eastbound 43142 leads the charge Eastbound... ...with rearguard action provided by 43028 37401 growls into view 37401 working hard, spot the reporbates in the lead window ;-) 37401 60024 on the back 60024 on the back 60024 on the back

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]]> Sat Mar 28 2009 Boness & Kinneil Railway http://sb.fotopic.net/c1645490.html A quick trip on the BKR in the holidays. Sadly Morayshire burst, so the 27 did the honours with the steam on the front for show. Sunday 28 December 2008: A quick trip on the BKR in the holidays. Sadly Morayshire burst, so the 27 did the honours with the steam on the front for show.

27001 draws into Boness Morayshire sitting at Boness Morayshire at Birkhill 27001 at Birkhill

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]]> Sun Dec 28 2008 West Somerset Railway Steam Gala http://sb.fotopic.net/c1591786.html Down to the WSR again for the autumn steam gala with the Andies, meeting up with the usual suspects again. Weather wasn't great, but the gala was, with some nice interesting engines as well. Sunday 5 October 2008: Down to the WSR again for the autumn steam gala with the Andies, meeting up with the usual suspects again. Weather wasn't great, but the gala was, with some nice interesting engines as well.

First train of the day - 6695 draws forward onto the coaches at BL 3850 at Minehead, ready for her first turn of the day 3850 ready for the off from Minehead 4160 takes on water P'way Barclay & crane S&D 88 in the rain, waiting for the off S&D 88 in the rain, waiting for the off 69621 waits to run on to her train at BL 69621 backs onto the coaches 69621 backs onto the coaches Adam about to do something to a sleeping Andy Obligatory diesel shots: D832 & D1661 at Williton 69621 awaits permission to pass at danger to take water Andy likes trains Rhys & Alex have a trainspotter moment It's all a bit much for some Sleeping beauty? 9351 coming up slowly to the boil 6695 with added veg :-) Through the rain: 6695 & 5197 3850 ready for the off from Minehead Crew conference by S160 On Tour, Dahling - Andy and Rhys posh it up 4160 runs round 4160 runs round S160 draws forward 6695 shunts at Minehead 6695 shunts at Minehead S&D 88 in the rain, waiting for the off Kilmersdon shunts Waiting and Crowcombe Waiting over, 9351 arrives Waiting over, 9351 arrives 9351 waits at Williton 9351 waits at Williton Waiting and Williton Braunton draws in to Williton 69621 backs onto the coaches 69621 backs onto the coaches 69621 stands at Crowcombe 69621 as 3850 draws in Obligatory diesel shots: D1661 at Williton The Andies. Very 'andy... S160 at Williton 69621 at Blue Anchor Yeah, we'll miss you too.... 6695 at BL, having arrived with the last train 34046 Braunton simmers in the twighlight 6695 passes Braunton as she heads to bed

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]]> Sun Oct 5 2008 Deltic Railtour through Cardiff http://sb.fotopic.net/c1550101.html A quick couple of photos of 55022 leaving Cardiff on a railtour. Friday 18 July 2008: A quick couple of photos of 55022 leaving Cardiff on a railtour.

55022 clags as she powers out of town more clag yet more clag! A fumigated 57601 brings up the rear

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]]> Fri Jul 18 2008 Europe - Brussels Midi & Amsterdam Trams http://sb.fotopic.net/c1549603.html The 'railway' photos from the holiday. Not many as it's pretty tricky to wander around a busy station with a camera and two bags! Saturday 5 July 2008: The 'railway' photos from the holiday. Not many as it's pretty tricky to wander around a busy station with a camera and two bags!

Out transport from the UK - Eurostart 3012 (3218 behind) swish Belgian coaches 1355 propels 1181 runs round its train as a unit comes in 1181 runs round its train as a unit comes in graffited EMU 399 403 Amsterdam - old and new trams pass, crossing a canal Amsterdam tram Amsterdam trams Amsterdam tram

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]]> Sat Jul 5 2008 Shocvan http://sb.fotopic.net/c1522256.html My father and I purchased a Shocvan on the Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway. Formerly numbered 80892 at the Royal Ordanace Factory, Glascoed, the BR number of this wagon remains unknown. Regardless, it will be restored! This collection aims to chart the progress of the restoration... Wednesday 18 March 2009: My father and I purchased a Shocvan on the Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway. Formerly numbered 80892 at the Royal Ordanace Factory, Glascoed, the BR number of this wagon remains unknown. Regardless, it will be restored! This collection aims to chart the progress of the restoration...

The Shocvan in 'as bought' condition in April 08 Interior, ,1st June 08 The remaining door,,1st June 08 General view of the exterior, 1st June 08 General view of the exterior, 1st June 08 The axlebox oilers, soaking in paraffin, 1st June 08 Axlebox oilpots, filled with paraffin - the oil inside had solidified, 1st June 08 General view of the exterior,1st June 08 General view of the exterior,1st June 08 Repair plat: Inter Repair (something) 1975, 6005 Letter panel from BR days - return to somewhere. I'll work this out in time! Looks like there was also lettering here in BR days. Interior and the beginnings of work,,1st June 08 The 1st paint The 1st paint

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]]> Wed Mar 18 2009 A few shots at York http://sb.fotopic.net/c1484439.html While waiting for the train back to Edinburgh, I got a few photos of the more interesting things at York. Saturday 29 March 2008: While waiting for the train back to Edinburgh, I got a few photos of the more interesting things at York.

185111 arrives 43068 departs 42123 the last GC powercar in service, brings up the rear 37688 185102 arrives from the South Grand Central's 43068, having arrived from London 43068 departs Icbreaker 86902 waits for the frost. UID Bluebird passes on a coal working Ex-MML 222011, parked in a bay

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]]> Sat Mar 29 2008 North York Moors LNER Festival http://sb.fotopic.net/c1484418.html Dad and I went down to the NYMR for the first day of their long-awaited LNER festival. Well worth it! 3 A4s in steam, need I say more...? Friday 28 March 2008: Dad and I went down to the NYMR for the first day of their long-awaited LNER festival. Well worth it! 3 A4s in steam, need I say more...?

Open Wagons and the B1 in the background Union of South Africa awaits the next turn Bittern - the classic lines of an A4 The line ahead Union of South Africa, having arrived at Pickering Union of South Africa, having arrived at Pickering The teak set at Pickering Union running round The steam having just cleared, 4771 runs round at Pickering Sir Nigel Gresley awaits the next turn at Grosmont Gresley Teak Observation car 4771 runs round the teak set at Grosmont Green Arrow ready for the next service to Pickering Green Arrow ready for the next service to Pickering Bittern draws into Goathland Sir Nigel gets Steamy at Grosmont the steam clears Sir Nigel awaits departure Bittern runs past Sir Nigel Grosmont Crossing Box, signal gantry, and A4-admirers B1 61264 leads the freight into Grosmont Sir Nigel & B1 Sir Nigel & J15 65462 Sir Nigel & J15 65462 J15 65462 Bittern stands at Grosmont Empty platforms at Grosmont Q6 63395 takes on coal & B1 waits her turn Depot scene with Q6 & B1 Bittern waits for the off Bittern waits for the off Sir Nigel draws into Levisham Union of South Africa, having arrived at Pickering Union running round Union running round A last look at the teak set, framed by the footbridge

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]]> Fri Mar 28 2008 West Somerset Railway Steam Gala http://sb.fotopic.net/c1476696.html WSR spring steam gala. An early start with Andy & Andy, we met some of the others down there, who'd been camping it up all weekend. Sunday 16 March 2008: WSR spring steam gala. An early start with Andy & Andy, we met some of the others down there, who'd been camping it up all weekend.

Interior of the GWR autocoach. 1450 waits Reprobates on tour: Aber Andy windowhangs Reprobates on tour: Too much chuff for Andy... The Super D rests at Minehead 1st train of the day: 9351 draws into BL 9351's tender, complete with blanked out GWR lettering 1450 with the BR liveried autocoach leading, draws into Williton 1450 between autocoaches GWR liveried autocoach Interior of the GWR autocoach. A steamy 1450 5619 enters the lake... 4160 awaits the next turn at BL 4160 awaits the next turn at BL 1450 49395 - the Super D draws into BL A cleaner tends to Black 5 45110 A grubby 45110 at Minehead 4160 runs round at Minehead Pway group Barclay shunter 5542 shunts the yard 3802 draws into Blue Anchor 3802 at BA Improvised waiting room at Minehead 45110 ready to back onto the stock The Super D rests at Minehead 5542 shunts the yard 5542 shunts the yard Reprobates on tour: The Degenerates Reprobates on tour: The Degenerates 3850 at BA 5542 back-to-back with 5224 at Minehead 5542/5224 3850 rests at Minehead 3850 & 5619 5542/5224 ready to depart 5542/5224 ready to depart 5542/5224 ready to depart 5542/5224 stand at BL with the last arrival of the day Signals & lights at BL

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]]> Sun Mar 16 2008 Boness Class 37 Gala http://sb.fotopic.net/c1435741.html A few runs in the fading light at Boness's Class 37 gala, featuring 37175 and recently restored 37025. Utter hell. Saturday 29 December 2007: A few runs in the fading light at Boness's Class 37 gala, featuring 37175 and recently restored 37025. Utter hell.

37175 under the footbridge 37025 ready for the off in the afternoon sun 37175 draws into the platform at Boness 37025 at Birkhill 37025 at Birkhill 37175 by the ticket office at Boness 37175 in the platform at Birkhill 37175 in the platform at Birkhill 37025 37025 37025 in the fading light at Boness 37025 37025 37025

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]]> Sat Dec 29 2007 Barry Island Railway Diesel Gala http://sb.fotopic.net/c1355716.html Having caught the 37s at Marshfield, myself and Ali went down for a bash at Barry Island Railway's Diesel Gala, and to meet Alex. Good show from the guys down at Barry, and a good variety of haulage for a small railway! Thanks also for a quick cabbie of the 24! Saturday 25 August 2007: Having caught the 37s at Marshfield, myself and Ali went down for a bash at Barry Island Railway's Diesel Gala, and to meet Alex. Good show from the guys down at Barry, and a good variety of haulage for a small railway! Thanks also for a quick cabbie of the 24!

24081 & 47768 await departure from Plymouth Road 24081 & 47768 await departure from Plymouth Road 08511 runs to Plymouth Road 24081 at Barry Island, complete with trainspotters 08511 draws into Barry Island 08511 draws into Barry Island 08511 runs round at Hood Road Interior of the 1st class GatEx Mk2 24081 at Barry Island The last HAA every built, apparently! Alex showing off his PBR on the BIR! 24081 at Barry Island 08511 runs round at Hood Road A certain person doing what he does best - getting in the way ;-) 2004 and the blue 08 at Plymouth Road shed Cambrian Tar wagon & steam crane in Plymouth Road yard

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]]> Sat Aug 25 2007 Marshfield 37s, Radyr & Barry http://sb.fotopic.net/c1355708.html Met up with Ali to catch the pair of 37s on a railtour through Marshfield. A quick nip up to park the car at Radyr (and a couple of photos) then a few at Barry before going to meet Alex at the Barry Island Railway's Diesel Gala. Saturday 25 August 2007: Met up with Ali to catch the pair of 37s on a railtour through Marshfield. A quick nip up to park the car at Radyr (and a couple of photos) then a few at Barry before going to meet Alex at the Barry Island Railway's Diesel Gala.

142082 draws into Radyr 142073, having arrived at Barry Island Marshfield - HST Marshfield - HST Marshfield - HST Marshfield - HST disappearing behind the gantry Marshfield - Arriva liveried 175008 Marshfield - 158822 Marshfield - 158822 Marshfield - Looking East Marshfield - 158767 The stars of the show: 37422 leads 37417 The stars of the show: 37422 leads 37417 Marshfield - HST Marshfield - HST Marshfield - HST Marshfield - HST Marshfield - 175106 Marshfield - 175115 Marshfield - 175115 Marshfield - 158751 142072 on the Radyr - Coryton service 142012 & 142082 at Radyr 142012 disappears off to Coryton 142074 arrives at Radyr 142073, having arrived at Barry Island 150279 departs from Barry Island

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]]> Sat Aug 25 2007 37216 Arrives at the PBR http://sb.fotopic.net/c1329857.html 37216's arrival this afternoon at Blaenavon. I didn't quite catch the offloading, but was there to help shunt the yard around to get her next to the shed. the batteries should now be on charge, and with any luck, she might even start up this weekend! Friday 20 July 2007: 37216's arrival this afternoon at Blaenavon. I didn't quite catch the offloading, but was there to help shunt the yard around to get her next to the shed. the batteries should now be on charge, and with any luck, she might even start up this weekend!

Driver's Desk The almighty power unit Cab at the other end First impressions - through the acess gate newly arrived newly arrived 37216 compares notes with the 117 Our tidy looking rake of Mk1s 37216, 1118 and the 117 The cloest thing to 'a 37 on the beds'... Shunted next to the shed, with easy access for the charger

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]]> Fri Jul 20 2007 Barrow Hill Chopperfest http://sb.fotopic.net/c1327120.html Up to Barrow Hill for the Chopperfest - 50 years of the class 20. Was a bit wet, but that didn't put us off. The afternoon was taken up with the mini-tour out to Hope Cement Works, top 'n' tailed by DRS and HNRC Choppers. Sunday 15 July 2007: Up to Barrow Hill for the Chopperfest - 50 years of the class 20. Was a bit wet, but that didn't put us off. The afternoon was taken up with the mini-tour out to Hope Cement Works, top 'n' tailed by DRS and HNRC Choppers.

'The Badger' head-on D2048 greets a brakevan 20096 Cabfront humour on 2004 Newly arrived from Ayr, 37217 Nicely restored water tower, and the puffies 2004 showing a French Connection Units stabled at Sheffield The grey 20's come off the tour at Hope... ...park up... ...and the 0-6-0 Hunslet comes on. The 20's come back on Hope's very own p-way train LaFarge liveried 20168 Thrashing past wagons AC Loco Group's 89001 greets the crowds 20189 stands on the turntable 20189 stands on the turntable 20119 HNRC's 20901 & 20905, ready for the off on the morning tour 20901 leads 20905 at the head of the tour 56006 stands next to 58001 D8132 and friends D8132 with others in green 20092 in the old BR Technical Services livery D8020 taking us back to the 60's... Repatriated French 2004 (20228) 20227, respendant in red stripe The loco that started a revolution - D8000 Blue 20001 next to blue coaches 20904 20904 & 20001 as the demo train departs Ex chunnel-digger 2016 (20105) 20121 leads 20087 in a rare cab-to-cab pairing 47375, 55022 & 03061 47375 in plain black 33035, looking a little faded 55022, now with 2 engines unique 06003 06003 A Hunslet and Sentinel leada line of industrials 37217 leads a line of blue diesels Alex doing what he does best... Ex-RFS Vanguard Former Fraggon Waggon 33021 31468 31468 and 33021 The 'human scenery' Stored stuff 20901 & 20906 follow the tour over the rooftops...

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]]> Sun Jul 15 2007 The Railways of South West Wales http://sb.fotopic.net/c1213341.html A jaunt to the Teifi with Alex and Roger, stopping off at the Gwilli on the way there and Swansea Vale on the way back. Saturday 3 February 2007: A jaunt to the Teifi with Alex and Roger, stopping off at the Gwilli on the way there and Swansea Vale on the way back.

Gwilli - down the train to the signal Gwilli - 04 shunter Gwilli - 04 shunter Gwilli - Southern CCT Gwilli - GWR semaphores Gwilli - Bronwydd Arms signal box Gwilli - Toad brakevan Gwilli - Southern bogie CCT Teifi - Rosyth No.1 Teifi - steam Sentinel Teifi - Rosyth No.1 Teifi - Rosyth No.1 nameplate Teifi - Rosyth No.1 maker's plate Teifi - fresh from overhaul, Alan George is prepped for a test run Teifi - fresh from overhaul, Alan George is prepped for a test run Teifi - AG shunts onto the freight train Teifi - AG shunts onto the freight train Swansea - very small Ruston (DS44) Swansea - DMU needing TLC Swansea - DMU still with Swansea - Llantarnam Abbey under restoration Swansea - some stock that isn't falling apart! Swansea - some stock that isn't falling apart! Swansea - purely for the RES Livery

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]]> Sat Feb 3 2007 PBR - Limekiln Crossing-Keeper's Hut http://sb.fotopic.net/c1144378.html Final removal of the base and flag stones of the crossing keeper's hut. Also a few shots of the signal box. Thanks to dad for taking photos while the rest of us removed the stones. Sunday 19 November 2006: Final removal of the base and flag stones of the crossing keeper's hut. Also a few shots of the signal box. Thanks to dad for taking photos while the rest of us removed the stones.

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