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I have been interested in railways since the summer of 1964, when fishing trips to the River Anker at Polesworth with the old man, but without a rod, and where the WCML crosses the river, led me to take an interest in the passing trains. These consisted of steam, Dutchess and Britannia pacifics, Black 5's Jubilees and 2-6-4T's on the early morn mail. Diesels were Tats, later class 40's, and class 24's, and early electrics. However Photography didn't start until 1978, and not seriously until 1984 ( capturing class 40's, and 25's and Duffs on the S & C). I have always managed with second hand equiptment, old Pentax camera's and lens'. This changed in Jan 2003 when I bought a Nikon F80 and prime lens' and again more recently in July 2005 with a change to Digital, purchasing a Canon 20D, standard 1.4 and 28-135mm Zoom which is 3.5-5.6. Kit later upgraded to Canon 40D and L series Lens. Now that there is not so much to phot, I am retired and have up to date kit, c'est la ve!!! Would you believe I also manage the odd days fishin!!. I must acknowledge the great benefit derived from the GEN posted by the many selfless souls which make ours such a pleasurable pastime, my trusty Blackberry, and the unstinting patience of those who went digital before me and who have provided tremendous support. Good on ye lads.
| Location: | Sutton Coldfield, West Midland |
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| Hits (today): | 227 |
| Hits (this week): | 987 |
| Hits (this month): | 987 |
| Hits (this year): | 31988 |
| Hits (all-time): | 300536 |
| Collections: | 103 |
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| 1 | 6Z50 66841/20901/05/56021/31423+ Flats, 13-10 Long Marston-Stockton, Kingsbury BW 29-06-2009. Train running approx 165 mins late, Class 66 to Derby only, Class 20's forward! | June is breakin out all over | (121) |
| 2 | 6V17 37670 + mainly JTA wagons for store, 10-14 Bescot-Long Marston, Washwood Heath 01-07-2009 | Justifiably July | (92) |
| 3 | 4M17 37670+ DVT 82138 15-57 Long Marston-Bescot, Aldridge 02-07-2009. Train had a long layover in Worcs yd. | Justifiably July | (53) |
| 4 | 6V17 37670+ mainly JTA wagons for store, 10-14 Bescot-Long Marston, saltley Viaduct 01-07-2009 | Justifiably July | (46) |
| 5 | 0Z86 37612/47709/841/37261/605 Crewe GB-Eastleigh, Washwood heath 29-06-2009. Due to low power on 612 605 topped the working from Leamington Spa! | June is breakin out all over | (40) |
| 6 | 0Z56 56312/11 Ashford-Washwwod Heath, Ansty 03-07-2009. After being involved in the new Dollands Moor-Hams Hall flow, the Grids seem to have been recalled!! | Justifiably July | (35) |
| 7 | 6G22 66035 Washwood heath CMX-Bescot, Ryecroft Jnc 01-07-2009 | Justifiably July | (33) |
| 8 | 6Z48 47727/49 Burton-Dollands Moor thru Chessetts Wood 02-07-2009 | Justifiably July | (32) |
| 9 | 6M67 37038/601 13-30 Bridgwater-Crewe, Aldridge 25-06-2009, sadly missing full sun by a couple of mins! | June is breakin out all over | (31) |
| 10 | 4Z94 66611 Ironbridge-Barrow Hill, Kingsbury BW 29-06-2009 | June is breakin out all over | (30) |
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 | 1st Jul 2009 | Justifiably July 
Good start....tractor workin off Bescot and me gettin it at 11-12 after a 10-30 Dental appointment...bring on me magic carpet!
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 | 2nd Jun 2009 | June is breakin out all over
I think...certainly a Flamin start!
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 | 7th May 2009 | Mum's May
As a tribute to my mother, who very sadly passed away... early today, 05-07-1919 to 07-05-2009.
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 | 2nd Apr 2009 | Attainable..... April
Hopin this will be revised shortly, not exactly fallin into place at the mo!!!! Much better day today hence the change!!
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 | 2nd Apr 2009 | Tring a ling
A visit to this location, specifically to phot the RMC Liv Cemex tank trip to/from Bletchley and the Cans on L57 from Daventry, were both spectacularily unsucessful! So heres what did run!
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 | 26th Mar 2009 | The Thames Valley Day 2
Tractor 401 on 7O26 and Tug 11 on the Theale Tanks, thrown in for good measure was a late running V08, pity the light did not want to play ball!!!
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 | 25th Mar 2009 | Cholsey 24-03-2009
Well it didn't appen y'day... today instead, "couldn't organise" "piss up" and "Brewery" spring to mind!!!
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 | 1st Mar 2009 | Marking... March
In like a Lamb out Like a ............ Same again I hope!
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 | 20th Feb 2009 | Elford Interlude
Only had a very narrow window for phottin 2day, cause was on a mission for fishin! just called in to get Tug 44 on the tanks but was surprised by the arrival of Charlie's Charriot in the loop, had to wait to get it leavin..... of course the inevitable happened.... only half lit and the wrong half at that... had a go at resolvin it, not perfect....
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 | 11th Feb 2009 | Dales 'n' Lakes
Well only just the "Lakes" actually, Occasionally sun and snow!!
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 | 3rd Feb 2009 | Fittingly it's February
Snow Snow Snow..... spose it's appropriate. Not many 60's left active now!
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 | 5th Jan 2009 | Just January
Well I have to say I am a little surprised to be penning this.....
Know what I mean...know what I mean!!!!
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 | 23rd Dec 2008 | Pre Christmas week
soon no trains for a few days, so have bin makin hay....... whilst the sun didn't shine..... hey ho!
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 | 1st Dec 2008 | Doubtful December
November had a few highlights eventually..... but will December........
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 | 20th Nov 2008 | Maidenhead Interlude
I was attracted by the diversion of 3 Binliner workings from the Aylesbury route for two days ( thanks to FM online for the Heads up). During this period they were diverted via Reading and Oxford to Calvert, so a trip to the east of Reading was arranged. Unlike my visit to Iver last week, there was plenty of traffic and for the most part the weather behaved as well. I'd like to express thanks to "Happy Hippy" for sharing his bridge and for the company and info, freely supplied!
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 | 3rd Nov 2008 | Naffo.... November
Do we really care!
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 | 1st Oct 2008 | Optimistically October
Well sun, sun sun..... can it last??
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 | 24th Sep 2008 | Tamworth Low Level Box RIP
Constructed in 1910 by the former LNWR, it survived electrification in the early 1960's, but has sucummed to the current four tracking project. It was decommisioned over August Bank holiday, with eventual removal in the early hours of Saturday 20th September. These images were taken on 17th september.
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 | 22nd Sep 2008 | 5Z74/5
Two from Long Marston and with DRS tractors too!!!
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 | 5th Sep 2008 | Soggy September
Well I was tempted to use another word beginning with S..... but we will see!
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 | 29th Aug 2008 | Sutton Park line late August/early Sept
bin busy this week with a few diverts due to a blockade of the Trent Valley section of the WCML
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 | 1st Aug 2008 | Alluring August
Theres bin a bit'o sun....I have a feeling!
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 | 10th Jul 2008 | Day trip to Stamford (Lincs)
A day trip to Stamford for doin the touristy thing, not to mention a circuit of the pubs, did not leave too much time for phottin......
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 | 2nd Jul 2008 | Juggling....July
Looks like it might be necessary. Hols intervening etc
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 | 10th Jun 2008 | The demise of Lichfield Trent Valley Box
The decommisioning of Lichfield Trent Valley box has occured due to four tracking the stretch between Tamworth and Armitage. Originally constructed by the LNWR Rly to their Type 5 design in 1911, it was taken out of commision in the days running up to Friday 6th June. Actual demolition started on Satuday 7th, but because the possesion only took pace on Saturday, the line being unusally open again on Sunday, its final demise was on Saturday 14th June. Thanks to Panda for the tip.
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