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Derek Carruthers

@carrudi1955

Derek Carruthers (previous account was burbagefox1)
Railway enthusiast based in Leicestershire.

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Metropolitan Railway number 12 'Sarah Siddons standing at Leamington Spa on the 29th July 2025 waiting to be picked up on the 30th to be moved to Derby Litchurch Lane for the 'Greatest Gathering'. I planned to get a picture last Saturday but it was removed to an issue.

Metropolitan Railway number 12 'Sarah Siddons standing at Leamington Spa on the 29th July 2025 waiting to be picked up on the 30th to be moved to Derby Litchurch Lane for the 'Greatest Gathering'. I planned to get a picture last Saturday but it was removed to an issue.
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Peak 45149 standing in the yard at the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Steam Railway during an evening photo shoot on the 24th July 2025. #MidWeekPeak #Peak #class45

Peak 45149 standing in the yard at the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Steam Railway during an evening photo shoot on the 24th July 2025. #MidWeekPeak #Peak #class45
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66501, 90018, 70008, 57604 & 59201 at Kings Sutton on the 30th July 2025 on the 11:41 (0M90) Eastleigh Arlington (ZG) to Derby Litchurch Lane heading for the 'Greatest Gathering', 90018 in it's new livery. #class66 #class90 #class57 #class70 #class59

66501, 90018, 70008, 57604 & 59201 at Kings Sutton on the 30th July 2025 on the 11:41 (0M90) Eastleigh Arlington (ZG) to Derby Litchurch Lane heading for the 'Greatest Gathering', 90018 in it's new livery. #class66 #class90 #class57 #class70 #class59
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Class 50 Alliance 50007 'Hercules' with 50033 'Glorious' and Peak Locomotive Company 46045 heading to Leamington Spa to pickup Metropolitan Railway number 12 and then head to Derby for the 'Greatest Gathering'. 09:58 (0Q45) Kidderminster SVR to Leamington Spa. #class50

Class 50 Alliance 50007 'Hercules' with 50033 'Glorious' and Peak Locomotive Company 46045 heading to Leamington Spa to pickup Metropolitan Railway number 12 and then head to Derby for the 'Greatest Gathering'. 09:58 (0Q45) Kidderminster SVR to Leamington Spa. #class50
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Class 50 Alliance 50007 'Hercules' & 50033 'Glorious' plus Peak Locomotive Company 46045 & Metropolitan Railway number 12 'Sarah Siddons' at Leamington Spa ready to depart for Derby for the 'Greatest Gathering'. 12:33 (0Q50) Leamington Spa to Derby Litchurch Lane. #class50

Class 50 Alliance 50007 'Hercules' & 50033 'Glorious' plus Peak Locomotive Company 46045 & Metropolitan Railway number 12 'Sarah Siddons' at Leamington Spa ready to depart for Derby for the 'Greatest Gathering'. 12:33 (0Q50) Leamington Spa to Derby Litchurch Lane. #class50
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Freightliner Group 70004 & 66556 with GBRf 57303 on the rear approaching Long Eaton on the 2nd August 2025 on the 14:15 (1Z43) Derby to Barrow Hill up siding on the Branch Line Society 'The Greatest Gathering Shuttle number 4' rail tour. #class70 #class66 #shedwatch

Freightliner Group 70004 & 66556 with GBRf 57303 on the rear approaching Long Eaton on the 2nd August 2025 on the 14:15 (1Z43) Derby to Barrow Hill up siding on the Branch Line Society 'The Greatest Gathering Shuttle number 4' rail tour. #class70 #class66 #shedwatch
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Class 89, 90, 91 & 92 electrics at Alstom Derby Litchurch Lane Works on the 1st August 2025 during 'The Greatest Gathering' 'Railway 200' celebration. #class89 #class90 #class91 #class92

Class 89, 90, 91 & 92 electrics at Alstom Derby Litchurch Lane Works on the 1st August 2025 during 'The Greatest Gathering' 'Railway 200' celebration. #class89 #class90 #class91 #class92
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Was impressed by the line up of 'Gronks' at the 'Greatest Gathering on the 1st August 2025. Alstom 08721 'Ken Davies', class 08e 08308 & H3802 (08635).

Was impressed by the line up of 'Gronks' at the 'Greatest Gathering on the 1st August 2025. Alstom 08721 'Ken Davies', class 08e 08308 & H3802 (08635).
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Greater Anglia 4 car Stadler Flirt 755410 at Melton Mowbray on the 5th August 2025 on the 11:09 (5Q48) Derby Litchurch Lane to Norwich Crown Point T&RSMD, returning to Norwich after being on display at 'The Greatest Gathering' at Alstom Litchurch Lane Works.

Greater Anglia 4 car Stadler Flirt 755410 at Melton Mowbray on the 5th August 2025 on the 11:09 (5Q48) Derby Litchurch Lane to Norwich Crown Point T&RSMD, returning to Norwich after being on display at 'The Greatest Gathering' at Alstom Litchurch Lane Works.
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GBRf 66719 & 66710 top & tail with 73119 & 73136 with the 'Inspiration train' at Barrow upon Soar on the 6th August 2025 on the 09:10 (3Z34) Derby Litchurch Lane to Wembley TC. #MML #class66 #class73 #GBRf #shedwatch

GBRf 66719 & 66710 top & tail with 73119 & 73136 with the 'Inspiration train' at Barrow upon Soar on the 6th August 2025 on the 09:10 (3Z34) Derby Litchurch Lane to Wembley TC. #MML #class66 #class73 #GBRf #shedwatch
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Going away picture of GBRf 66719 & 66710 top & tail with 73119 & 73136 with the 'Inspiration train' at Barrow upon Soar on the 6th August 2025 on the 09:10 (3Z34) Derby Litchurch Lane to Wembley TC. #MML #class66 #class73 #GBRf #shedwatch

Going away picture of GBRf 66719 & 66710 top & tail with 73119 & 73136 with the 'Inspiration train' at Barrow upon Soar on the 6th August 2025 on the 09:10 (3Z34) Derby Litchurch Lane to Wembley TC. #MML #class66 #class73 #GBRf #shedwatch
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BRCW type 3 - D6515 (33012) with 4 VEP 3417 (423317) at Barrow upon Soar on the 6th August 2025 on the 12:11 (5Z34) Derby Litchurch Lane to Strawberry Hill CSD. #MML #class33

BRCW type 3 - D6515 (33012) with 4 VEP 3417 (423317) at Barrow upon Soar on the 6th August 2025 on the 12:11 (5Z34) Derby Litchurch Lane to Strawberry Hill CSD. #MML #class33
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Hanson & Hall 50008 with LT inspection saloon 45029 & LT 4TC at Barrow upon Soar on the 6th August 2025 on the 10:05 (5Z50) Chaddesden sidings to West Ruislip LUL depot. #class50 #FiftyFriday

Hanson & Hall 50008 with LT inspection saloon 45029 & LT 4TC at Barrow upon Soar on the 6th August 2025 on the 10:05 (5Z50) Chaddesden sidings to West Ruislip LUL depot. #class50 #FiftyFriday
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50007 'Hercules' with 40106 and class 108 DMU M51941 & M52064 at Elford on the 7th August 2025 heading back to the SVR after the 'Greatest Gathering' at Derby Litchurch Lane. 13:42 (5Z31) Derby Litchurch Lane to Kidderminster SVR. #class50 #FiftyFriday #class40 #DMU #class108

50007 'Hercules' with 40106 and class 108 DMU M51941 & M52064 at Elford on the 7th August 2025 heading back to the SVR  after the 'Greatest Gathering' at Derby Litchurch Lane. 13:42 (5Z31) Derby Litchurch Lane to Kidderminster SVR. #class50 #FiftyFriday #class40 #DMU #class108
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GBRf 60087 'Ingleborough' (on hire to DC Rail Freight) at Melton Mowbray on the 8th August 2025 on the 11:08 (6L92) Chaddesden sidings to Kings Lynn Terminal Complex. #class60

GBRf 60087 'Ingleborough' (on hire to DC Rail Freight) at Melton Mowbray on the 8th August 2025 on the 11:08 (6L92) Chaddesden sidings to Kings Lynn Terminal Complex. #class60
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GBRf 60087 'Ingleborough' (on hire to DC Rail Freight) passing Burbage Common Road Hinckley on the 9th August 2025 on the 09:01 (6M89) Middleton Towers to Ravenhead sidings. #class60

GBRf 60087 'Ingleborough' (on hire to DC Rail Freight) passing Burbage Common Road Hinckley on the 9th August 2025 on the 09:01 (6M89) Middleton Towers to Ravenhead sidings. #class60
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37240 top and tail with 7029 'Clun Castle' on a empty coaching stock move from Tyseley to Leicester for the 'Vintage Trains Shakespeare Express' on the 10th August 2025 at The Outwoods Hinckley on the 08:48 (5Z73) Tyseley Steam Trust to Leicester. #tractor #class37

37240 top and tail with 7029 'Clun Castle' on a empty coaching stock move from Tyseley to Leicester for the 'Vintage Trains Shakespeare Express' on the 10th August 2025 at The Outwoods Hinckley on the 08:48 (5Z73) Tyseley Steam Trust to Leicester. #tractor #class37
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Going away picture of 7029 'Clun Castle' top and tail with 37240 on a empty coaching stock move from Tyseley to Leicester for the 'Vintage Trains Shakespeare Express' on the 10th August 2025 at The Outwoods Hinckley on the 08:48 (5Z73) Tyseley Steam Trust to Leicester.

Going away picture of 7029 'Clun Castle' top and tail with 37240 on a empty coaching stock move from Tyseley to Leicester for the 'Vintage Trains Shakespeare Express' on the 10th August 2025 at The Outwoods Hinckley on the 08:48 (5Z73) Tyseley Steam Trust to Leicester.