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Darren...JB

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Support heritage railways, take the odd photo, cycle everywhere , enjoy blues, jazz & 80s music.

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Tanygrisiau vista as LYD No 190 2-6-2T Side Tank, Works No 14/2010 is seen working the 0900 Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog. Ffestiniog Railway 20/06/25

Tanygrisiau vista as  LYD  No 190 2-6-2T Side Tank, Works No 14/2010 is seen working the 0900 Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog.  Ffestiniog Railway 20/06/25
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Made in Manchester. Beyer Peacock & Co Ltd NG/G16 No 130. Works No 7431 / 1951 working the 1415 Caernarfon to Porthmadog THE HARBOURMASTER. Passing through Industrial Estate as it nears journeys end at Porthmadog 21/06/25

Made in Manchester.

Beyer Peacock & Co Ltd NG/G16 No 130. Works No 7431 / 1951 working the 1415 Caernarfon to Porthmadog THE HARBOURMASTER. Passing through Industrial Estate as it nears journeys end at Porthmadog 21/06/25
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GBRf 69006 formerly 56128 passing under the loader at Middleton Towers. This would then form 6E85 0815 to Barnby Dun Ardagh Glass. 13/06/25

GBRf 69006 formerly 56128 passing under the loader at Middleton Towers. This would then form 6E85 0815 to Barnby Dun Ardagh Glass. 13/06/25
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GBRf 69002 (56311) 4H98 0816 March Up Yard to Middleton Towers & GBRf 69006 (56128) 6E85 0815 Middleton Towers to Barnby Dun. Seen at Kings Lynn T.C. 13/06/25.

GBRf 69002 (56311) 4H98 0816 March Up Yard to Middleton Towers & GBRf 69006 (56128) 6E85 0815 Middleton Towers to Barnby Dun. Seen at Kings Lynn T.C. 13/06/25.
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Merddin Emrys Takes Van7, Goods Wagons & Slate Wagons across the Cob. 07.25 Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog, Platinum Jubilee Weekend 1955-2025. Saturday 21/06/25

Merddin Emrys Takes  Van7, Goods Wagons & Slate Wagons across the Cob.
07.25 Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog,  Platinum Jubilee Weekend 1955-2025. Saturday 21/06/25
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GBRf 69014 EMD Longport arrives in Goole Goods Loop. The Loco runs round the train here and then heads along the branch to its final destination Guardian Glass Works. 6E88 1226 Middleton Towers to Goole Guardian Glass. Goole Goods Loop 20.48 30/06/25.

GBRf 69014 EMD Longport arrives in Goole Goods Loop. The Loco runs round the train here and then heads along the branch to its final destination Guardian Glass Works.

6E88 1226 Middleton Towers to Goole Guardian Glass. Goole Goods Loop  20.48 30/06/25.
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One last time The final departure from North Blyth Alcan Terminal for the 2 axle PCA wagons. These are to be replaced by overhauled Bogie JPA powder tank wagons. GBRf 66302 6S45 0908 North Blyth Alcan to Fort William Alcan. North Blyth Alvance British Aluminium Terminal 05/07/25

One last time

The final departure from North Blyth Alcan Terminal for the 2 axle PCA wagons. These are to be replaced by overhauled Bogie JPA powder tank wagons.
GBRf 66302 6S45 0908 North Blyth Alcan to Fort William Alcan. North Blyth Alvance British Aluminium Terminal 05/07/25
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Southwestern Railway 455850 & 455909 at Lydney Junction, Dean Forest Railway on 03/07/24. The following day they went to Sims Group at Newport for scrapping.

Southwestern Railway 455850 & 455909 at Lydney Junction, Dean Forest Railway on 03/07/24. The following day they went to Sims Group at Newport for scrapping.
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LNER 91114 about to pass the the former Castle Hills Junction. This junction was for coal trains to and from Brodsworth Colliery. LNER 91114 1A25 1045 Leeds to London Kings Cross, Adwick 28/06/25.

LNER 91114 about to pass the the former Castle Hills Junction. This junction was for coal trains to and from Brodsworth Colliery.

LNER 91114 1A25 1045 Leeds to London Kings Cross, Adwick 28/06/25.
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Good to see Freightliner return to working to and from Drax again. I certainly wasn't expecting full fog this morning. 66620 was top & tailed with 66532 taking some boxes from York Holgate Sidings. I am led to believe they will remain at Drax over the weekend. 12/07/25

Good to see Freightliner return to working to and from Drax again. I certainly wasn't expecting full fog this morning.
66620 was top & tailed with 66532 taking some boxes from York Holgate Sidings. I am led to believe they will remain at Drax over the weekend. 12/07/25
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LNER 91105 NATIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM 50 YEARS 1975-2025 is now sat outside the NRM. Expect this will return to traffic next week. NRM 12/07/25.

LNER 91105 NATIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM 50 YEARS 1975-2025 is now sat outside the NRM. Expect this will return to traffic next week.
NRM 12/07/25.
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Very little Biomass Traffic into Drax yesterday. 6E10 arriving here at 18.29 was the first arrival since 3.49am when 6E34 arrived. GBRf 66797 & 66757 WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY 6E10 1030 Liverpool Biomass Terminal to Drax Power Station. Drax MGR Loop 12/07/25.

Very little Biomass Traffic into Drax yesterday. 6E10 arriving here at 18.29 was the first arrival since 3.49am when 6E34 arrived.
GBRf 66797 & 66757 WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY 6E10 1030 Liverpool Biomass Terminal to Drax Power Station. Drax MGR Loop 12/07/25.
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Former Shunter from Tioxide in Grimsby. The Grimsby plant, once the largest TiO2 manufacturer globally, closed in 2009 with the loss of over 200 jobs. Ruston & Hornsby TIOXIDE No 6 0-4-0DM Works No 414303/1957 Ludborough , Lincolnshire Wolds Railway 13/07/25.

Former Shunter from Tioxide in Grimsby.
The Grimsby plant, once the largest TiO2 manufacturer globally, closed in 2009 with the loss of over 200 jobs.
Ruston & Hornsby TIOXIDE No 6 0-4-0DM Works No 414303/1957 Ludborough , Lincolnshire Wolds Railway 13/07/25.
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Very interesting NG loco. LNWR Crewe Works 0-4-0STT PET Gauge 1ft 6in. Built 1865 NRM, York 12/07/25. crewehc.co.uk/spider-bridge

Very interesting NG loco.

LNWR Crewe Works 0-4-0STT PET Gauge 1ft 6in. Built 1865 NRM, York 12/07/25.

crewehc.co.uk/spider-bridge