Railway galleries http://christopher.digimig.co.uk/ 22 rows en-gb 60 Branch Line Weekend 2010 - Sunday http://christopher.digimig.co.uk/c1817582.html The second gallery from the gala taken on the Sunday. Unfortunately, whereas Saturday had stayed largely fine and dry until the late afternoon, the weather on the Sunday was more overcast and frequently pierced with showers. Sunday 21 February 2010: The second gallery from the gala taken on the Sunday. Unfortunately, whereas Saturday had stayed largely fine and dry until the late afternoon, the weather on the Sunday was more overcast and frequently pierced with showers.

B473 brings the train led by LCDR no.114 north The new livery on B473 42085 heads south Broadside of 42085 The Fairburn returns to Sheffield Park C class 592 brings the Maunsell carriage set (including the 6-wheeled milk tank and an SECR carriage into Horsted Keynes The C class pounds past Recently restored Maunsell droplight third no. 1336 78019 brings it's train out of Horsted Tender engines facing south are extremely rare on the Bluebell, so this presented a rare opportunity 78019 heads south 42085 approaches with an up train 42085 with the Mk.1 set B473 returns south The LNWR observation car at the opposing end of the train this time finds itself immediately behind the E4 80151 and 78019 return north 80151 and 78019 approach the inner home at Sheffield Park The E4 returns after a shower 42085 against a threatening sky The Fairburn heads toward the shower clouds A scene not too out of place from the 1950s 592 makes heavy work of the climb away from a check at the outer home at Three Arch Bridge The C class puts up an impressive exhaust 78019 departs southbound past the advanced starter The Standard 2 passes on it's journey south A glint on 78019 Some proof, at least, that the clouds did indeed break (briefly) on Sunday! The E4 passes again on it's way south 78019 brings the last up train of the day into Horsted Keynes 672 returns to Sheffield Park after a day on brake van duty at Horsted 672 and 592 partner one another on the down working

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]]> Sun Feb 21 2010 Branch Line Weekend 2010 - Saturday http://christopher.digimig.co.uk/c1817564.html Photographs from the Saturday of this year's branch line event at the Bluebell, featuring the smaller engines from the home fleet and vintage carriages. This year the event featured the first gala appearance since it's return to traffic of newly repainted B473, as well as visiting engines Fairburn 4MT no. 42085 (from the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway) and Standard 2MT no. 78019 (from the Great Central Railway). Saturday 20 February 2010: Photographs from the Saturday of this year's branch line event at the Bluebell, featuring the smaller engines from the home fleet and vintage carriages. This year the event featured the first gala appearance since it's return to traffic of newly repainted B473, as well as visiting engines Fairburn 4MT no. 42085 (from the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway) and Standard 2MT no. 78019 (from the Great Central Railway).

B473 works north toward Kingscote in hard frost 672 takes the goods back to Horsted Following the arrival of the freight at Horsted, 672 would come off and work brake van shuttles The Fairburn tank heads north B473 in some rare sunshine B473 runs south in glorious sunshine B473 passes the derelict platform The Fairburn runs back toward the tunnel C class 592 brings vintage wooden-bodied stock out of the tunnel 78019 charges toward the tunnel 78019 brings the Bulleid stock south B473 leaves smokes in the tunnel as it heads north The excellent paint-job on B473 42085 coasts southwards C class 592 pounds through 80151 leads 78019 south The BR black duo head south The exhaust from B473 B473 passes by Class four tanks together, designed by Riddles and Fairburn respectively The Fairburn leads the Standard tank and Mk.1 set south 78019 passes south in fading light with the headboard from the

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]]> Sat Feb 20 2010 Romney Bank Holiday http://christopher.digimig.co.uk/c1749043.html The Bank Holiday monday of 2009 was warm and sunny on th Kent Coast, which meant the RHDR was displayed in all it's glory. Monday 31 August 2009: The Bank Holiday monday of 2009 was warm and sunny on th Kent Coast, which meant the RHDR was displayed in all it's glory.

Green Goddess arrives at Hythe Green Goddess rests upon arrival The outline of Green Goddess Green Goddess prepares to leave Dungeness Green Goddess at Dungeness Green Goddess pulls away for Hythe Green Goddess departs round the loop Hercules arrives from Hythe Northern Chief arrives at Romney Sands Hurricane and Hercules swap over at New Romney Hurricane awaits the off Hurricane pulls away Hurricane heads for Dymchurch and Hythe A broadside of Hercules The driver tends to his steed Captain Howey passes Hercules The Goddess returnd to New Romney Green Goddess departs Northern Chief sits in the bay Southern Maid passes under the roof Southern Maid draws to a halt Southern Maid departs for Dungeness Hercules awaits it's next turn Northern Chief lies idle The front end of Northern Chief Northern Chief sits in the train-shed Almost like Paddington in the 1960s. Almost... Captain Howey shunts Ballast wagons outside the P-Way depot The armoured casing for Hercules Hercules crosses the bridge at Dymchurch Hercules heads for Hythe Northern Chief arrives at Dymchurch The outline of Northern Chief Northern Chief departs Dymchurch Hercules rolls in with an evening working Hercules draws to a halt Hercules waits to depart Dymchurch Hercules draws away With the sun going down, Hercules heads for New Romney

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]]> Mon Aug 31 2009 Eastleigh 100 open day http://christopher.digimig.co.uk/c1703413.html The steam exhibits at the Open Day commemorating the centenary of the opening of Eastleigh works by the LSWR. Sunday 24 May 2009: The steam exhibits at the Open Day commemorating the centenary of the opening of Eastleigh works by the LSWR.

The LSWR 0298 well tank no. 30587, one of several NRM engines at the event The pride of Eastleigh, ex-Southern Railway no. 850 Lord Nelson 35005 Cnadian pacific, out of ticket Bulleid from the Mid Hants 35005, 34070 Manston and 34028 Eddystone lined up outside the works The Bluebell representative, LSWR B4 no. 96 Normandy Lord Nelson, with the former administrative building in the background and the Wueen of Scots set on the right Normandy lined up with 41312 behind and a class 37 Arguably the most high profile SR main line engine, 35028 Clan Line, having worked down from London the night before from the previous days railtour M7 no. 53 in it's new SR black livery, Normandy and 41312 lined up Something to aspire to lads! Even the couplong hook is shined to a high level on Clan Line 41312 and Lord Nelson welcome to crowds 41312 sits in the siding, out of ticket so cold

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]]> Sun May 24 2009 Bluebell Railway Branch Line Weekend http://christopher.digimig.co.uk/c1657533.html The annual Branch Line event at the Bluebell, featuring the smaller engines and older carriages running the service. This year, the home fleet was bolstered by visiting P class no. 753. Saturday 21 February 2009: The annual Branch Line event at the Bluebell, featuring the smaller engines and older carriages running the service. This year, the home fleet was bolstered by visiting P class no. 753.

9017 awaits the right-away with the first train of the day A quick chat 672 backs onto her two coach train at Kingscote 672 sits at Kingscote Fenchurch awaits departure Two generations of Brighton tank engine pass Fenchurch storms away 80151 awaits the up train at Kingscote 592 sits in the yard having a spring fixed P class 178 undergoing overhaul 263 is shunted by 65 while 753 sits on the berthed stock 488 given a chance to be inspected in sunlight in the cattle dock 73136 isn't on fire, the smoke comes from 672 Fenchurch running about at Horsted 672 alone in the wide cutting 80151 returns from Kingscote Wishful thinking for now I'm afraid... 592 and 65 pull out of Horsted Keynes

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]]> Sat Feb 21 2009 Bluebell Railway S&D Gala http://christopher.digimig.co.uk/c1598351.html Instead of the usual Giants of Steam gala at the end of October, this year the line hired in 7F no. 53809 from the Midland Rialway - Butterly and the Spa Valley Railway 'Jinty' no. 47493 (which unfortunately was unable to run). It was joined by Standard Tank no. 80151, a class typical of the old 'Slow and Dirty' in it's final years, as well as 1638, 65 and long-term visiting Prairie 5199. Saturday 18 October 2008: Instead of the usual Giants of Steam gala at the end of October, this year the line hired in 7F no. 53809 from the Midland Rialway - Butterly and the Spa Valley Railway 'Jinty' no. 47493 (which unfortunately was unable to run). It was joined by Standard Tank no. 80151, a class typical of the old 'Slow and Dirty' in it's final years, as well as 1638, 65 and long-term visiting Prairie 5199.

53809 brings a down train out of Horsted The S&D 7F 53809 storms out of the tunnel The 7F heads north to Kingscote 5199 brings its train out of the tunnel The GW Prairie heads for Kingscote 53809 returns with the set bought in by 5199 65 leads 1638 on an up train The green twosome catch the sun The Standard tank heads south 53809 returns north as 'The Pines Express' The lovely combination of S&D 7F and carmine and cream Mk.1 5199 glints with the Pullmans at the head of a train 5199 passes and heads into Horsted The Southern pairing head back to the Park The two engines glint 1638 catches some late evening sun as she approaches New Road bridge The U boat bringing its train toward the station In near darkness, 5199 heads south The Sunday morning, and two vintage double-deckers in the car park at Sheffield Park No. 96 Normandy, having returned from its jaunts to York and Barrow Hill The Standard Tank sits at Sheffield Park

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]]> Sat Oct 18 2008 Great Central Railway 'Steam Railway' Gala http://christopher.digimig.co.uk/c1594578.html The 'Steam Railway' sponsered Autumn Gala at the Grwat Central included arguably the biggest locomotive line-up of the year, with four 'star' engines in Lord Nelson, Oliver Cromwell, Leander and the brand new Tornado supported by engines from the GCR's own fleet in 78019, 4141 and 63601. Peak D123 also put in an appearance late in the day. Sunday 12 October 2008: The 'Steam Railway' sponsered Autumn Gala at the Grwat Central included arguably the biggest locomotive line-up of the year, with four 'star' engines in Lord Nelson, Oliver Cromwell, Leander and the brand new Tornado supported by engines from the GCR's own fleet in 78019, 4141 and 63601. Peak D123 also put in an appearance late in the day.

Tornado rests having bought in a train from Leicester North 70013 runs round at Leicester North 5690 with the LNER van at Loughborough 70013 rests between duties The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Fairburn 2-6-4T undergoing repairs The N2 in the shed, being overhauled and returned to LNER green Cromwell exudes power 70013 blows off steam 78019 draws into the station One of the famous GCR windcutters The whole rake of windcutters The running board (note the date at the very top) The crew of 78019 replenish themeselves TOrnado draws through the station Tornado stops for inspection by the viewing public The worksplate and number of the World's newest steam locomotive The raw power of an A1, seen for the first time since the 1960s 4141 on station pilot duties The windcutters back at Loughborough, an example of the sheer height of these wagons The line of diesels in the siding at Loughborough The Beavertail about to depart on another service An Austerity sitting in the siding Leander draws some vans forward into the loop Leander close up The stunning golden ochre livery on this class 31 Loughborough during a lull in traffic The DMU (propelled by the Peak due to an earlier failure) arrives Lord Nelson draws forward 850 follows 5690 into the loop 4141 glints in the late afternoon sun The Prairie shunts the windcutters 4141 draws forward 78019 takes water The Peak doing some shunting past 78019 with an old 08 and the Prairie The consist as 78019 expells steam at precisely the wrong moment!

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]]> Sun Oct 12 2008 Bluebell Railway Goods Train Weekend (Saturday) http://christopher.digimig.co.uk/c1483442.html The Goods Trains got an airing to run in between the service trains on a rather damp and dreary weekend at the Bluebell Engines featured 80151, 672, 1638, 9017 and 32473 Saturday 29 March 2008: The Goods Trains got an airing to run in between the service trains on a rather damp and dreary weekend at the Bluebell Engines featured 80151, 672, 1638, 9017 and 32473

80151 brings the engineers train north 80151 making its debut on a goods train at these events 80151 in profile 672 on the other freight chunters south 1638 crests the bank and exits the tunnel 1638 appraoches West Hoathley foot crossing 1638 runs past 80151 runs through the station 80151 heads for the tunnel 672 brings the shorter goods out of the tunnel 672 passes West Hoathley One of the freight lorries traversing central Sussex over the weekend 1638 coasts through 1638 takes its train south The pleasing contrast between carmine & cream and southern green The Scammell Scarab The Scammell Scarab awaits at West Hoathley 9017 brings the vintage train out of the tunnel Fenchurch saunters south 672 bears down on the tunnel 80151 bursts out of the northern end The engineers wagons are bought past 9017 rolls through the site of the former station 1638 charges north 80151 rolls south The Standard Tank takes the freight south 9017 brings its train toward Horsted 1638 rattles south 80151 returns Fenchurch returns south 1638 emits steam as she approaches 1638 arrives, even in this weather she looks stunning 1638 approaches Horsted Keynes 9017 rolls south again... ...but this time joined by 32473, which has been at Horsted for the day

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]]> Sat Mar 29 2008 Didcot Railway Centre - 4965 visit http://christopher.digimig.co.uk/c1475048.html 4965 paid a brief visit to Didcot Railway Centre this afternoon having worked a farewell railtour from Solihull to Didcot Parkway. The opportunity was taken to line her up alongside the Centre's resident Halls nos. 5900 Hinderton Hall and 6998 Burton Agnes Hall. 4965 was then turned and serviced prior to departure. Saturday 15 March 2008: 4965 paid a brief visit to Didcot Railway Centre this afternoon having worked a farewell railtour from Solihull to Didcot Parkway. The opportunity was taken to line her up alongside the Centre's resident Halls nos. 5900 Hinderton Hall and 6998 Burton Agnes Hall. 4965 was then turned and serviced prior to departure.

4965 backs into the Centre proper having come through the gate 4965 is signalled back by Centre staff The three Halls line up A comparison of smokeboxes, (R-L 6998, 5990 and 4965) An indication of the crowds at Didcot to witness the event The three GWR Halls sit together outside the shed 4965 through the coal stage window The Halls line-up in the yard Front ends of the three engines The coaling stage vantage point The final shot of the three together Front-on detail of 4965 Rood Ashton Hall waits to back onto the turntable Left-hand profile Right-hand profile 4965 backs off the 'table Burton Agnes looks on as Rood Ashton rolls onto the ash pit Hinderton Hall and Burton Agnes Hall wait in the rain Cleaning the smokebox The ash is shovelled out And more ash is retrieved 1363 in BR black sits in the shed The Halls continue to sit in the yard Rood Ashton Hall backs toward the gate and NR territory

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]]> Sat Mar 15 2008 Giants of Steam 2007 - Saturday http://christopher.digimig.co.uk/c1393227.html Day two of the Bulleid themed gala saw a more intense service with four carriage rakes plus a morning goods train. 80151 replaced 32473 on the timetable but the four Bulleids ran together or on their own throughout the day. 55 Stepney (done up as DS 377 Brighton Works) was operating brakevan rides at Horsted. Saturday 20 October 2007: Day two of the Bulleid themed gala saw a more intense service with four carriage rakes plus a morning goods train. 80151 replaced 32473 on the timetable but the four Bulleids ran together or on their own throughout the day. 55 Stepney (done up as DS 377 Brighton Works) was operating brakevan rides at Horsted.

The Southern giants 34028 rolls out passing 55 DS377 returns from the yard to resume brakevan rides A view of Horsted from the Queen Mary brakevan DS377 draws attentions from the photographers 80151 shines as she arrives The unusual but pleasing combination of Standard 4 tank, SR milk tank 4430 and the Metropolitan carriages 34028 Eddystone glints at Horsted Eddystone leads the train away Bulleid and Pullman, one of the all time classic combinations Stepney tries to pace the train north from Horsted DS377 rolls back 80151 returns 34081 leads 34007 into Horsted Keynes The BR Bulleids leave northbound The Obo and it's board The signals and southern approaches to Horsted in the late evening light The fire within DS377 Brighton Works nose-to-nose with 80151 Blackmoor Vale arrives The Southern Bulleid rolls in 80151 rolls in past 34007 Wadebridge leads the freight away 80151 runs round The 4 tank waits to leave 34081 brings the train in The milk tank on the rear of 80151s departure DS377 with Queen Mary brake van Brighton Works barks out of the platform 21C123 leads 34007 into Horsted 34081 leads 34028 into Kingscote loop 80151 leaves The 4 tank takes its train toward Kingscote DS 377 on another run 1638 runs into Horsted 34028 arrives Eddystone gets to grips with its train as she departs Horsted 34081 runs under the HK Inner Home

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]]> Sat Oct 20 2007 Giants of Steam 2007 - Friday http://christopher.digimig.co.uk/c1393178.html The first day of "Bulleidfest" as it was dubbed at the Bluebell, visiting 34007 Wadebridge and 34081 92 Squadron joining long-term visitor 34028 Eddystone and home based 21C123 Blackmoor Vale. An engineers train supplemented the passenger services and E4 32473 was on driver experience courses Friday 19 October 2007: The first day of "Bulleidfest" as it was dubbed at the Bluebell, visiting 34007 Wadebridge and 34081 92 Squadron joining long-term visitor 34028 Eddystone and home based 21C123 Blackmoor Vale. An engineers train supplemented the passenger services and E4 32473 was on driver experience courses

34081 draws the goods in 92 Squadron in the morning sun 34081 departs north 34028 rolls into Horsted Keynes 34081 waits to depart south The talismanic West Country passes the oldest surviving West Country 21C123 runs round 21C123 draws the freight out of Sheffield Park Southern stock to the fore at Sheffield Park The GNR saloon 34081 backs onto the train Comparison of front-ends of 34028 and 34081 The two light pacifics side-by-side at Sheffield Park 34007 departs The Pullman glints in the autumn sun 21C123 rolls in 32473 approaches 32473 glints 21C123 runs round the freight to shunt 'BV' runs into platform 3 Blackmoor Vale shunts the goods into the Ardingly siding

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]]> Fri Oct 19 2007 RH&DR Double Header Day http://christopher.digimig.co.uk/c1384543.html The annual Double Header day at the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch line, the mark of the end of the operating season. The gala this year was blessed by gorgeous sunny weather (albeit a low sun making photography tricky) and eight engines in steam. Saturday 6 October 2007: The annual Double Header day at the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch line, the mark of the end of the operating season. The gala this year was blessed by gorgeous sunny weather (albeit a low sun making photography tricky) and eight engines in steam.

Winston Churchill approaches with a Dungeness bound train at Botolph's Bridge Hercules leads Typhoon over Botolph's Bridge level crossing Samson leads Northern Chief into St Marys Bay Hercules and Doctor Syn at St Marys Bay The consist of Hercules, Doctor Syn and train cross Jefferson Lane Hercules and Doctor Syn again, this time at Littlestone Winston Churchill and Southern Maid arrive at New Romney Samson now at Dungeness with Typhoon Driver Tim Gray mounts his steed (Samson) at Dungeness for the run back to Hythe Samson leaves Dungeness station Southern Maid leads Northern Chief round the loop into Dungeness Southern Maid in the glorious autumnal sunshine Typhoon leads Doctor Syn toward Burmarsh Road with the penultimate down train of the day Typhoon and Doctor Syn Black Prince and Winston Churchill in glorious evening light Samson tails the train back to Romney Winston Churchill, Black prince and Samson with the last Hythe train of the day

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]]> Sat Oct 6 2007 RHDR 28-08-07 http://christopher.digimig.co.uk/c1358561.html The activites occuring the day after the Bank Hoilday at the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway Tuesday 28 August 2007: The activites occuring the day after the Bank Hoilday at the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway

No. 14 approaching Botolph's Bridge LC No. 14 Capt. Howey Winston Churchill approaches from the Willop No. 9 heads for Hythe Hercules at Burmarsh Road The lines bar car no. 501 No. 7 Typhoon Northern Chief crosses the channel at Dymchurch No. 5 at Greatstone St Marys Bay station No. 14 leaves Capt. Howey crosses the road St Marys Bay Northern Chief waits to leave Northern Chief approaches Botolph's Bridge No. 9 reappears No. 2 glints on the bridge No. 11 Black Prince

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]]> Tue Aug 28 2007 Bluebell125 http://christopher.digimig.co.uk/c1346562.html The biggest gala of the year at the Bluebell, celebrating 125 years since the opening of the East Grinstead - Lewes line. All available engines were in traffic, plus newly overhauled 592 in light steam, Met No.1 static in the yard (it had run hot) and Sir Berkeley running at Horsted Keynes. Sunday 12 August 2007: The biggest gala of the year at the Bluebell, celebrating 125 years since the opening of the East Grinstead - Lewes line. All available engines were in traffic, plus newly overhauled 592 in light steam, Met No.1 static in the yard (it had run hot) and Sir Berkeley running at Horsted Keynes.

1638 sits by the water crane Sir Berkeley Sir Berkeley and Sharpthorn together at Horsted 9017 on driver turns 32473 and 65 arrive The newly formed 4 mets set 1638 arrives at Kingscote cabin 1638 runs round 1638 at Kingscote 1638 prepares to leave 80151 arrives with the wooden train 34028 brews up at Sheffield Park Met No.1 at the Park H class 263 outside The rather bare looking shed Two of preservations 1638 with the wooden train 21C123 arrives with the Arrow 80151 runs through to take the Pullman 592 in the dock The beautifully restored SECR C class Sir Berkeley in the yard 21C123 heads north The ends of the spectrum Lazy days at Horsted Keynes 80151 arrives 65 and 32473 head for Kingscote Two differing 19th century tanks The Terriers and the Dukedog 32473 broadside The cavalcade 1 - 55 Stepney, 672 Fenchurch and 9017 Earl of Berkeley The cavalcade 2 - 65, 32473, 1638 The cavalcade 3 - 1638 and 34028 Eddystone The cavalcade 4 - 34028 Eddystone and 21C123 Blackmoor vale 34028 Eddystone 1638 trundles through The remaining 5 engines draw back into the platforms 8 engines all in steam together...and thats not even the whole lot of them!! 55 Stepney Two Terriers and two Bulleids

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]]> Sun Aug 12 2007 RHDR 80th Anniversary celebrations http://christopher.digimig.co.uk/c1326447.html The action from the 80th Birthday event at the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway Sunday 15 July 2007: The action from the 80th Birthday event at the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway

Southern Maid passes our train The controls of no.11 11 at the Pilot No. 3 pass No.11 No.3 heads round to Dungeness station Under the bridge The Bug Black Prince side on No. 3 returns No. 3 comes off its train 3 and 6 share line space 14 approaches New Romney The single line token is handed over The Bug at Romney No. 9 arrives No. 2 leaves Romney Northern Chief heads for Hythe Typhoon in the sidings No.1 Green Goddess out of service Hercules arrives The Bug beetles about... (sorry) Typhoon buffers up Getting connected Hercules in the sun Hercules leaves the yard 11 Black prince arrives from Hythe Another token gesture by the Romney signalman The Bug disposed in the yard Southern Maid runs into Romney Black Prince is disposed Winston Churchill leaves Hythe Samson backs through On the 'table Samson going round No. 2 at Romney Sands Typhoon at Romney

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]]> Sun Jul 15 2007 MHR 40th Anniversary of End of SR Steam http://christopher.digimig.co.uk/c1321791.html The gala comemmorating the End of Steam on the Southern Region in 1967, featuring... 34016 35005 (running as 35008 which reputedly achieved 100mph in the last few days of steam) 73096 (with 73029 'plate) 41312 (which worked the Lymington trains on the last day) 60019 (freshly overhauled) 34007 All engines were specially dirtied for the event and a DMU operated a shuttle between Ropley and Alresford. Sunday 8 July 2007: The gala comemmorating the End of Steam on the Southern Region in 1967, featuring... 34016 35005 (running as 35008 which reputedly achieved 100mph in the last few days of steam) 73096 (with 73029 'plate) 41312 (which worked the Lymington trains on the last day) 60019 (freshly overhauled) 34007 All engines were specially dirtied for the event and a DMU operated a shuttle between Ropley and Alresford.

34016 Bodmin arrives with the first down train of the day The Standard Five in SOuthern surrounds The 73xxx leaves Ropley to attack the Alps 73096 leaves 35008 leaves Medstead 41312 brings in the freight 34007 arrives from Alton 41312 in July sunshine with a branch freight 41312 shunts the wagons into the yard 34016 arrives at M4M 60019 in the loop at Alton The guard sends Bittern on her way The 33 with steam crane at Ropley The DMU leaves Alresford 73096 backs onto the train The train at Alresford The 5 prepares to leave 73096 heads through the cutting and away 73096 rounds the bend for Ropley 60019 sits in the platform The DMU returns The DMU draws to a halt The 33 roars through The DMU prepares to return to Alresford 35008 arrives at Ropley Front end detail of 35008 41312 sits in the yard The smokebox door detail of the Standard Five 34007 runs in

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]]> Sun Jul 8 2007 Bluebell (10 June 2007) http://christopher.digimig.co.uk/c1300011.html A day on the Bluebell trying out a few new techniques and experimenting. Engines in service nos. 9017, 80151, 55 and 21C123 Sunday 10 June 2007: A day on the Bluebell trying out a few new techniques and experimenting. Engines in service nos. 9017, 80151, 55 and 21C123

80151 runs round 80151 approaches The bucket under the water column The Pullmans are inspected prior to the days running 80151 steams through Kingscote 80151 at Kingscote 55 Stepney at Horsted 55 on footplate courses Three very different tanks 65 approaches 65 runs in 80151 brews up With a whistle, the Std tank leaves Two veteran 0-6-0s together 65 heads away The brakevan and terrier Where did the rest of the train go?? The token exhange 55 at rest for the lunch break 65 returns The summer crowds and train 65 runs back The O1 clears the points Front end detail of the O1 21C123 arrives 21C123 looks fantastic in the sun 65 storms out 65 heads north 21C123 crawls through The Bulleid heads away A great looking train 21C123 reflects on its run Bulleid and Pullman, a match made in heaven The dining train waits to head north 80151 arrives

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]]> Sun Jun 10 2007 Didcot spring steam day http://christopher.digimig.co.uk/c1287707.html The spring bank holiday steaming day at the Didcot Railway Centre, with 4144, 3738 and Bonnie Prince Charlie sharing duties, and 6233 arriving on a mainline tour Saturday 26 May 2007: The spring bank holiday steaming day at the Didcot Railway Centre, with 4144, 3738 and Bonnie Prince Charlie sharing duties, and 6233 arriving on a mainline tour

4144 storms past 5051 in classic shed pose Broadside of 5051 3738 sits outside the shed The line up in the shed The lead Prairie 5572 3738 takes water 3822 in GWR black 7808 sits awaiting its return to steam 4144 passes with two carriages 6233 rolls onto the timetable LMS engine on SR turntable at a GWR shed. Go figure... The Pacific starts to turn 6233 being turned 6233 approaching the end of its turning Bonnie Prince Charlie sits with autocoach on the branch line Bonnie Prince Charlie 6233 backs off the turntable as the crowds follow Firefly in the exchange shed Firefly sits in the sun, not in steam though Bonnie Prince Charlie prepares to leave 6233 coals the old fashioned way 4144 rolls out of the station nearest the entrance 4144 returns to the station

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]]> Sat May 26 2007 Llangollen Railway "Steam, Steel and Stars" http://christopher.digimig.co.uk/c1261148.html This mega gala, held in aid of the Betton Grange project, was one of the biggest of the year. 11 engines in steam, including 34081 92 Squadron in action for the first time since a repaint into BR green and 78019 from the GCR Saturday 21 April 2007: This mega gala, held in aid of the Betton Grange project, was one of the biggest of the year. 11 engines in steam, including 34081 92 Squadron in action for the first time since a repaint into BR green and 78019 from the GCR

3802 having taken water 4160 passes under the bridge 3802 leaves Carrog with the freight 78019 at Llangollen 5199 at Llangollen 5199 in panoramic mode 5199 sparkles in the sun A broadside of 5199 5224 rolls through the station 78019 in the headshunt at Llangollen The crowds gather around 78019 1450 and 9466 The GWR pair move off 5643 moves to tail 78019 The Standard 2 waits to leave 78019 leaves 4160 rolls through the station 1450 and 9466 rest at the end of the day

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]]> Sat Apr 21 2007 Steam, Steel and Stars - the miniature railways http://christopher.digimig.co.uk/c1261137.html A small gallery showing the lesser stars of the gala, the humble miniature engines which put in sterling work on their short runs. Saturday 21 April 2007: A small gallery showing the lesser stars of the gala, the humble miniature engines which put in sterling work on their short runs.

The Duchess which worked at Carrog for most of the Saturday afternoon A selection of motive power from Pugs to 9Fs A really small Prairie!! The impressive model of the Stirling Single with GNR coach Sharing the Singles line was this 14xx tank The Duchess again catches the light Looking like this, its easy to see why the Pacific was star of the show The Single from above showing the detail in the engine The Prairie tank between runs Shunting manouvres, the Duchess comes off for a break... ...to be replaced by the 47xx... ...which runs out over the points... ...and backs onto the train The 47xx and Duchess together in Wales, LMS and GWR rivallry is still alive and well The Single out again At Llangollen, the model Hall was running along Platform 2 The Hall again being taken care of between runs

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]]> Sat Apr 21 2007 Branch Line Weekend 2007 http://christopher.digimig.co.uk/c1217776.html The annual Branch Line Weekend at the Bluebell was marred by heavy showers, but the railway activity was nothing to compain about! Mixed workings, short trains, half line trips and unusual engine movements made it a great event. Engines in action were 55, 65, 672, 9017, 32473 and 80151 Saturday 24 February 2007: The annual Branch Line Weekend at the Bluebell was marred by heavy showers, but the railway activity was nothing to compain about! Mixed workings, short trains, half line trips and unusual engine movements made it a great event. Engines in action were 55, 65, 672, 9017, 32473 and 80151

The mixed train with 65 Stepney pulls away 65 starts to shunt the mixed train, first the vintage 4 wheelers... ...then the southern wagons 80151 stands at the platform 9017 arrives with the Southern branch rain 65 prepares to run round The diminutive Terrier Stepney runs into the platforms 32473 leaves Horsted Keynes with the 13.05 service to Oxted..? The crew of 32473 keep watch on the train as they depart 32473 heads north 9017 rolls in 32473 returns from Kingscote Fenchurch leaves with LCDR 114 80151 stands in platform 2 Braodside(ish) view of 80151 55 returns with the 'Obo' 55 Stepney catches some rays 672 arrives at Horsted Keynes True to form, Southern leads Western... 32473 rolls downhill into the platforms 32473 takes water 32473 simmers in SHeffield Park platform 2

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]]> Sat Feb 24 2007 Bluebell half term workings http://christopher.digimig.co.uk/c1210273.html Two train operation on the Bluebell during the East Sussex half term week of 12 - 16 February. These photos are from the Thursday of that week, with 9017 and 32473 on the passenger trains and D3023 putting in a brief appearance on the Carriage and Wagon shunt Thursday 15 February 2007: Two train operation on the Bluebell during the East Sussex half term week of 12 - 16 February. These photos are from the Thursday of that week, with 9017 and 32473 on the passenger trains and D3023 putting in a brief appearance on the Carriage and Wagon shunt

Sharpthorne now seems at home at Horsted Keynes The signal box 32473 simmers in platforms 4 & 5 Branch line atmosphere at Horsted Keynes, just as it should be The LCDR brake on the end of the Southern branchline train And to think it's still 10 days until Branch Line Weekend 32473 moves off With the waving of the flag, the Dukedog moves off 9017 returns from Kingscote 32473 arrives at Horsted 1950s BR country station? It's hard to tell The E4 heads north

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