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June 29 update --- Southern moves Sep 76, ta to "JF"
All history now, moves incl class 33, 71, 73, 74 plus 10 Crompton phots fromthe 70's and 80's
June 29 update --- Jan 89 Scottish moves from Mister C with thanks
37's all across Scotland, plus nb's and beer report too!
June 29 update --- The memorable Inter City deisel day from May 89
Exotic power Leicester - Wellinboro - Bedford - St pancras, many phots. What a day!
June 29 update --- Phots and gen from Severn Valley action in June 2019
Phots of class 40, 42 and 52 thrashing down the Severn Valley.

May 26 update --- Up Scotland, Jan 89 ta to "MIB"
In their last month of Highlands loco haulage, 37's galore with a few nbs too. 7 phots and many memories from "MIB"
May 26 update --- The "Fair Maid of Perth tour, Aug 86"
27's across the Central Belt, 40122 over Ais Gill and Beattok, detailed report and many phots
May 26 update ---The Severn Valley deisel festival May 2019
112 phots from an excellent couple of days up and down the Severn Valley.
May 26 update ---Class 91 gen for 040519
Detailed gen for May 4th 2019, incl phots with an excellent Mark Beal archive phot when they were new.

Apr 27 update --- Napier thrash on the breeze, Nov 81
A day out on Nov 27th 1981 with unit variety, 31, 37 and a mighty Deltic for haulage
Apr 27 update --- Chinnor deisel gala April 2019
2 daya at the superb Chiinor Gala, gen, memories and many phots
Apr 27 update ---Class 230 enters service
Class 230's join the variety of DMU classes that have worked the Bedford - Bletchley branch ,phots and gen.

Mar 30 update --- On the Mid, Aug 82
A few days on a "Mid" chasing type 2's across the Midlands, 12 phots incl class 20, 25 and 31
Mar 30 update --- Luton log , July 75
4 hours at Luton in July 75, detailed log with 25 locos viewed
Mar 30 update ---Rugby North bays remembered
Gen and 10 phots incl class 25,40,303,304 and 310 in the long lost North bay platforms.
Mar 30 update -The logs archive from March 2012
11 phots incl class 40,70,,86,87 and 90 plus detailed gen from March 2012 locally.

Mar 1 update --- Scottish loco hauled finale Jan 89
A week chasing 37s and 47s in their final weeks in Scotland plus a few 08's, 20's, 26 and 85! 10 phots too
Mar 1 update --- The Langley and Colnbrook tanks 1990-2018 finale
Thanks to "TC" for the gen and 7 phots of class 60s and 70s on the tanks
Mar 1 update ---Out East, Feb 2019
Chasing 37s and 90s across Anglia, Gen and 8 phots.
Mar 1 update - Lancaster log August 70
Detailed log of passing traffic, 40 locos in 4 hours.

Feb 3 update --- New Feature The Class 81 database
Featuring just the 96 class 81 phots!
Feb 3 update --- New Feature The Class 81 database
Featuring loads of class 81 articles, memories, speed logs and more!
Feb 3 update --- New Feature The Class 81 database
Over 5000 class 81 passenger workings from 60's to 1990..

Dec 23 update --- The Christmas "rat", Dec 69
A tale of 5213 to the rescue, Christmas Day 1969..
Dec 23 update --- The "Christmas Cracker" Tour, Dec 83
Memories and phots of 40028 and 40035 thrashing here and there, Jingles Bells at Worcester too!
Dec 23 update --- Class 37 bonanza, Dec 18
The week before Xmas brings 37038, 37602, 37606, 37716, 37884 plus 37050 archive phot too...
Dec 23 update --- Colchester Summer Saturday in 1960
Eye watering classic gen from Colchester in August 60, upteen class 24 and 31 and much more!
Dec 23 update --- Dortmund and beyond Dec 2018
A few days bashing in the Fatherland a V200 the highlight

Nov 27 update --- "TC's" all line rover, July 85
Memorables moves across the country, many nb happy memories from "TC"...
Nov 27 update --- Bletchley log July 64
Detailed logs of passing WCMLtraffic, many 24's and 40's plus umpteen kettles
Nov 27 update --- Out West, Nov 18
The down midnight, lonely shacks and South Devon rat thrash, many phots...
Nov 27 update --- The Total tanks remembered Part One
Detailed report of the IM/40B 47's on the Immingam oiler 1972-1992 with phots
Nov 27 update --- 40106 at the SVR, Nov 2018
Phots of 40106 steaming SVR deisel turn on November 24th 2018

Oct 29 update --- An ED to the rescue, Nov 83
Leaf fall issues out of Oxted, An ED to London Bridge, plus Crompton rush hour moves out of London Bridge...
Oct 29 update --- Hitchin log April 73
Detailed logs of passing ECMLtraffic, 47 locos in 5 hours!
Oct 29 update ---25185 loco history
Detailed history of 25185 with phots and memories both in BR and Pres service.
Oct 29 update --- More 1S81 memories from Adrian Bullock
Detailed S81 gen including an xos 26 on this top train, plus some S06 memories too
Oct 29 update --- The Mothball tour from May 93
56046 on the last loco hauled train from Oxford to Bletchley, gen and phots
Oct 29 update --- Bicester - Claydon events Sep/Oct 2018
Thanks to Trev Rolfe for the phots showing infrastructure changes on the Bicester-Claydon line with archive views too

Sep 28 update --- What no 40's?, Preston April 83
A day that had it all, drags, failures, kick outs, bowl outs despair and a few highs too. Detailed gen and 6 Phots from April 2nd 1983 in the North West...
Sep 28 update --- 46026 remembered
Detailed loco history of 163/46026 The Leicester and Derbyshire Yeomanry with 2 phots from "TC" too.
Sep 28 update --- Bletchley gen from July 17th 1965
Fantastic archive gen, A busy afternoon at Bletchley sees 33 different 40s!, plus class 08, 24,25,31,47 and steam. With thanks to "MB".
Sep 28 update --- 87002 reaches Paddington, Sep 20th 2018
Thanks to Matt Dodd for 4 phots of 87002 at Padd for the first time
Sep 28 update --- 25262 at the Spa Valley, 220918
An immaculate "rat" thrashing through the rains of the Spa Valley. Phots and gen

Aug 30 update --- Total block at Watford Jn, May 85
Detailed gen and Phots of diversions and interesting power after the Watford North liner derailment of 110585...
Aug 30 update --- The Independant Railtour remembered
Phots gen and a few memories of an Interesting tour that took in 2 preserved lines with 37044 and 37091 the BR power on 040787.
Aug 30 update --- MIB's class 25'0 memories
Detailed gen, cracking memories and phots of 25'0 haulages and spots with thanks to "MIB".
Aug 30 update --- The Glos-Warks Back to Broadway gala, July 2018
Detailed report and 10 phots of the enjoyable back to Broadway diesel gala!
Aug 30 update --- Local gen snippets, Aug 2018
The return of our popular local gen snippets with a cracking diversion working from 300885 too

July 27 update --- Bletchley Flyover loco variety, 1969-2016
Detailed gen and 8 Phots of the varied motive power that have worked over Bletchley flyover over the years, from class 08 to 70 and much more!...
July 27 update --- Ledburn dawn, 0515-0720 July 25th
Detailed gen on classes 37,66,86 and 92 plus 319's with many phots of a Ledburn dawn session on July 25th 2018.
July 27 update --- Yorkshire 40s , June 77
Detailed gen and phots of 62 different 40's viewed in a June 77 Yorkshire Ranger with a few class 40 haulages too.
July 27 update --- Last flail on the 302's, July 1998
Detailed report and a good few phots of the enjoyable 302 farewell plus a Deltic at Bromley South phot on a service train too!
July 27 update --- East Lancs diesel gala, July 2018
Detailed report and a good few phots of the enjoyable East Lancs desel gala with a pair of rats in pres again!

July 1 update --- On the "Mid", July 84
Phots, gen and report incl a class 25 drag off MK, 20's, 31;s 37's and much more!...
July 1 update --- "Marching all together" Leeds and beyond, July 82
"MIB's" epic report of table 26 and 39 moves with a good few 40's over Pennines plus 2 "rats" too.
July 1 update --- Up Scotland, June 2018
Detailed gen and 13 phots from Scotland in Summer incl a rare "Renfrew Rose" phot.
July 1 update --- The MRC Deisel Gala, June 2018
Detailed report and a good few phots of the enjoyable and unusual MRC gala in June 2018

May 27 update --- Kings X to Paddington via Deepcar and Stratford on Avon with class 20's, July 11th 1987
Phots, gen and report on 20022, 20030, 20064 and 20126 tour exploits on tour, July 87...
May 27 update --- 81011 brings the wires down, Jan 84
Detailed gen and phots of 81011 bringing the wires down, class 25 and 31 dragging locally, speed logs and more.
May 27 update --- The Chiltern bubbles remembered 2003-2018
Detailed gen, phots and memories of the Chiltern bubbles 1 year after their famous last day with Chiltern.
May 27 update --- The Class 25'0 remembered
Detailed gen on 25001-25025 passenger workings, sightings 1974-6 both local and up North

Apr 27 update --- Just the 5 40's out, ELR, April 2018
Phots, gen and report on probably the best Gala ever...
Apr 27 update --- Just the 6 40's out, Aug 82
Detailed moves and plenty phots of 2 days on the Coast in Aug 82 with 6 40's out on the Summer Saturday!.
Apr 27 update --- 33108 loco feature
Moves and phots on this now preserved Crompton that is well travelled down the years!.
Apr 27 update --- Cambridge line rush hour gen, Nov 86
Detailed gen on the 17 diffferent locos passing Tottenham Hale during the evening peak in Nov 86. Pre electrification means much deisel variety.
Apr 27 update --- Class 700 unit does Sundon up loop!
Gen and phot of the rare visit to Sundon up loop by one of Thameslinks finest units

Mar 28 update --- The class 26 farewell tour from Oct 93
Pre and post tour moves and phots, ironic cheers at Crewe at 2238!!!.
Mar 28 update --- South Wales weekend bash, Jan 77
Cardiff, Bristol overnight, Severn tunnel jn "wizzo", Barry Scrpayard and more.
Mar 28 update --- Up Scotland, Mar 2018
Moves and gen plus 10 phots mainly in snow!.
Mar 28 update --- Rare local track feature
Rare local track with phots, memories and detailed list.
Mar 28 update --- Wild weather out West, Thanks to MIB
Feb/Mar 22018 unit moves in west country blizzards!
Mar 28 update --- Vintage local gen 1963 and 1965
Classic spotting gen incl Midland 24's , Euston 20's and inagural 310 units.

Feb 24 update --- A riotous evening on the Cobblers, April 23rd 1985
Wires down, 85030 failing at Leighton, a chaotic evening Cobblers remembered.
Feb 24 update --- The "slim Jims" remembered
Dave Spencers fascinating memories of leaps on the "slim Jims" from the late 70's onwards, with phots too.
Feb 24 update --- Watford Jn stoppers 1950's - 2018
Detailed gen on the many different classes incl Warships and Westerns that have stopped at Watford with a passenger train. Many phots too.
Feb 24 update --- 87002 works a class 1 service again, Feb 2018
Detailed gen on 87002's rescue of 1S26 plus phots of her return on 1M11, Feb 10 and 14 2018.
Feb 24 update --- East Lancs Spring Deisel Gala, Feb 17th 2018
Another superb Diesel gala on the East Lancs, phots and gen from Saturday 17th February, 401016 steaming nicely.

Jan 28 update --- Virgin WCML gen for October 24th 2002
thanks to "TC" for this nostalgic pre Pendo WCML gen with 86,87 and 90's galore plus are a where are they now feature./P>
Jan 28 update --- Up Scotland in the snow, Jan 18
Moves, gen and phots of a snowy Highland blast with class 27,43,67 and 73 in the snow.

Jan 28 update --- Bashing the "bags", Oct 83
Moves, gen and phots of a Sunday chasing 33'1's out of Reading plus mainline GW action including a pair of 50s.

Jan 28 update --- 1E16 the 1710 Liverpool - Newcastle "Transpenine" remembered
Part One - the 70's. Detailed of workings gen that saw a big variety of power from class 37 to mighty 55's with a fair few 40,45,46 and 47 to boot. A top train.

Jan 28 update --- 08742 loco feature
Remembering the red gronk of Northampton, Rugby and Hinksey yard fame. Loco history and gen with phots of this well travelled "gronk".

Dec 23 update --- 92 gen for 2005 and 2017
Contrasting fortunes for the 92's between 2005 and 2017. Detailed Gen and phots of 92s down the years

Dec 23 update --- The Wembley crash, Oct 84
Gen, memories and phots of a the fatal Wembley crash involving 310067 in Oct 84 , the quick reinstatement of services and exotic drags and diversions gen. Wouldnt happen today.

Dec 23 update --- The Christmas Cracker tour from Dec 83 remembered
Gen, memories and phots of a real railtour with a thrashing 40, carol singing and more!.

Dec 23 update --- The longest drag, Dec 83
Gen, memories and phots of the biggest ever local drag back in Dec 83. Christmas came early!.

Dec 23 update --- A snowy Xmas eve
25256 to the rescue, Xmas eve 1983.

Nov 25 update --- The Addiscombe branch remembered
Gen, memories and phots of a fascinating South London branch that closed in 1997-2017.

Nov 25 update --- "Ped" bashing on an East Mids, Sep 85
Gen, memories and phots of an East Mids in Sep 85 with a good few "peds" raked in amongst other power.

Nov 25 update --- The "Dinting - York Express" Railtour from Apr 77
Exotic electrics over Woodhead, not!.

Nov 25 update --- Autumn deisel galas, 2017
10 phots from the epic Glos-Warks, LBNGR and South Devon Autumn deisel galas.

Nov 25 update --- Leighton - Cheddington speed logs
Speed logs Leighton - Chedd vv, goes back to a 40 in 1965, fastest is currently 350's at 3m 57s. First in a new series.

Oct 29 update --- Deltics at Leighton feature
Gen, memories and phots of Deltic visits through Leighton 1997-2017.

Oct 29 update --- The best Railtour ever, June 86
Phots incl ticket and itinary and famous Boxtel Yard line from the best tour ever.

Oct 29 update --- Anglia Day Ranger, Sep 79
Detailed gen from an interesting September day on the Cambridges.

Oct 29 update --- Sep 75 moves gen
Detailed September 75 moves gen mainly fromtheHuddersfield area with class 03,08,20,25,31,37,49,45,46,47 and 55 leaps aplenty.

Sep 29 update --- On the Mid, late May 83 remembered
Gen, memories and phots of 5 days on the "Mid" incl 2 overnights. Class 08, 20,25,31,40,45,47,5,81,85,86 and 87 haulage aplenty.

Sep 29 update --- Bristol T.Meads, April 14th 1974
Gen and memories including a major event from this Spring day.

Sep 29 update --- The "Rhins and Machars" tour from May 02
Gen, memories and phots of an epic tour to Stranraer with "Hankton's" and a big "grid". Pre and post tour moves too.

Sep 29 update --- Thameslink 319's last rights, Aug 2017, ta to "TC"
Detailed Gen and phots of the last week of Thameslink class 319 action.

Aug 30 update --- Leaping at Gowerton off 2C88 remembered
Gen, memories and phots of class 37's out of Swansea in 77/78.

Aug 30 update --- The Spinnin Haggis from July 99 remembered
Phots and gen on a multi traction epic tour to Dundee from Swindon.

Aug 30 update --- Out East, Aug 2017
12 phots, detailed gen on 2 days mainly on 37's and 68's,includes some shack leaps! .

Aug 30 update --- July 75 moves gen
Detailed gen of July 75 moves from Huddersfield. Includes much power variety, many big Eastern 40's and more.

July 31 update --- 87101 remembered
Gen, memories and phots of the unique 87101.

July 31 update --- January 3rd 1983 moves and gen
Phots and gen from January 3rd 1983 with table 135 reliefs plus roarer action locally.

July 31 update --- 2 galas and 2 running days, July 2017
A massive 13 phots featuring class 25,33,35,37,45,47,56 and 60 at the East Lancs and Glos-Warks in July 2017 .

July 31 update --- Class 319s on the WCML feature
Full gen on the class 319s moves down the years incl Connex, Wolverton ECS, LM turns and Long Marston storage moves. 10 phots 1998-2017.

June 25 update --- Mid moves from Aug 16th-18th 1985
Gen, memories and phots of an interesting weekend on the "Mid".

June 25 update --- The "Welsh Central liner" tour from June 17th 2017
Phots and gen on 55009's epic climb across the Central Wales line, ta to "PB".

June 25 update --- The Bridlington merrymaker from May 74
Detailed spotting gen includes visits to Botanic Gardens, Albert Dock and much more Merrymaker memories .

June 25 update --- Leighton area dawn chorus, June 14th 2017
Full gen on the 11 freight and 2 sleepers with 5 loco classes and 7 phots from a dawn session locally.

May 23 update --- The "Chiltern Bubbles" last day, May 19th 2017
Last day Gen, memories and phots of the very end of the "Chiltern bubbles" .

May 23 update --- "Nb's" and "bowl outs" Aug 97
Gen, memories and 6 phots of an August 97 daytripper with "nb's" and a bowl out on a day when the "twanks" were grounded..

May 23 update --- The "Tubular Belle" Railtour remembered, April 88
40122's epic final storm along the coast and the slog up to Blaneau, a cracking farewell to the "queen of green"..

May 23 update --- Pennine Forty farewell tour from March 1988
40122 lets us down on what was hoped to be her last Pennine storm..

May 23 update --- 1M59 and 1E86 remembered
Gen,memories and phots of these classic 40 hauled trains along the coast, not forgetting 1M71 as well. Raw class 40 memories!..

Apr 15 update --- On the coast, Aug 82
Gen,memories and phots of 2 days chasing 25's, 40's and 47's on the North Wales Coast..

Apr 15 update --- The "Bedford Bricker" tour from Oct 83
Gen,memories and phots of pairs of "rats" and "Syphons" touring across the local area..

Apr 15 update --- Bedford - Bletchley branch in the 80's
Jason Hall's detailed write up of DMU variety, DMU drags and loco hauled turns down the branch not forgetting a 310 at Bedford too!

Apr 15 update --- 2017 loco hauled variety
7 phots of the varied loco hauled power you can sample in 2017, incl a link to all booked loco hauled service in 2017..

Apr 15 update --- 66714 brings the wires down at Tunnel Hill, Apr 2017
Phots and gen on 66714's bringing the wires down locally on April 10th 2017..

Mar 24 update --- 86314/414/614 remembered
Gen,memories and phots of 86614 and her earlier guises of E3145, 86014, 86314 and 86614..

Mar 24 update --- Highland line moves 1971-2017
Detailed gen incl phots, failures and railtour memories of my 119 different locos over the Highland line during 1971-2017..

Mar 24 update --- The East Lancs gala Feb 2017
phots and gen of the superb East Lancs Gala in Feb 2017..

Mar 24 update --- class 319's North of Luton, March 2017
Detailed gen of 319 moves North of Luton from the fast fading class 319 units. Thanks to "TC" for this superb gen..

Mar 24 update --- Chiltern bubbles to cease soon
Gen, phots and diagrams for the threatened Chiltern bubbles..

Feb 17 update --- Steamin out the street, Apr 83
31,37,47 action with gen, phots, speed logs and more of Liverpool St-Cambridge line action..

Feb 17 update --- The Hemel 310 derailment, Nov 1984
phots and gen of an unusual derailment at Hemel after 310 hits "BRUTE" at speed..

Feb 17 update --- The Paignton Puddin tour, June 2008
phots and gen of the Paignton Pudden tour featuring 25 and 37 power out West..

Feb 17 update --- Out East, Feb 2017
moves , phots and gen from 2 days 37/68 bashing in Anglia..

Feb 17 update --- 377708 goes pop, Jan 2017
377708 collapses at Leighton, exclusive rescue phots!..

Jan 23 update --- Up Scotland, Dec 2016 and Jan 2017
2 trips North of the border featuring 66, 73 and 87 power with a few 158s too.Gen and many phots..

Jan 23 update --- NSE day, Nov 86 remembered
Detailed moves , memories and a few phots chasing "Cromptons" out of Waterloo and Pompey day and night in Nov 86..

Jan 23 update --- The Valleybasher II tour from Feb 87 remembered
Nantguru and Cwm Bargoed with Cromptons and a slug. Phots, gen and a few memories..

Jan 23 update --- DB on the China Clays no more
Phots and gen on the local china clay that in 2017 has gone over to GBRf operation meaning pairs of DB 90's or 92's no more..

DEC 24 update --- 1B09 remembered 1982-1990
Phots , detailed gen and memories of 1B09 the 1814 Euston Northampton that got class 25,31 and many 81-6's too..

DEC 24 update --- "day trip " to Kirkcaldy, Sep 86
Chasing 26's and 27's plus any "roarer" mileage on offer too!..

DEC 24 update --- The Waverley Railtour, Oct 84
Serious 40 mileage plus class 20, 37 and 81 mileage and an Eastfield depot visit.Pre tour moves offer variety too.

DEC 24 update --- The Christmas Cracker railtour from Dec 83
Memories, phots and gen from this classic Christmas tour

DEC 24 update --- Stalled in Tring Cutting
a classic Christmas tale for you all to enjoy..

NOV 30 update --- Out East, Nov 2016
enjoying class 37 and 68 haulage across Anglia, detailed gen and phots from 2 days in Nov 2016..

NOV 30 update --- Aylesbury 47's
workings, memories and phots of 47s through Aylesbury..

NOV 30 update --- A day in the life of Kings Langley goods loop
Kings Langley loop workings, memories and phots..

NOV 30 update --- Out East, Nov 2016
enjoying class 37 and 68 haulage across Anglia, detailed gen and phots from 2 days in Nov 2016..

NOV 30 update --- Aylesbury 47's
workings, memories and phots of 47s through Aylesbury..

NOV 30 update --- A day in the life of Kings Langley goods loop
Kings Langley loop workings, memories and phots..

OCT 26 update --- 86209 remembered, loco feature
Spent 3 months in a field nr Watford Jn! and much more detail in this loco history with a few phots too..

OCT 26 update --- Chasing "roarers" in May and June 86
New timetable worries, bowl outs, roaring through the night and much more!..

OCT 26 update --- Tay Forth Centurion Railtour from Apr 90 remembered
A day trip to Dundee, xos 26's star role. 2 loc failures, phots and gen..

OCT 26 update --- Midland freight 1970 - 2016
1972 freight log, phots from 1977-2016 featuring class 25,37,45,47,60 and 66 on Midland freight down the years..

OCT 26 update --- 87002's superb availability, Feb 2005
Detailed gen of 87002's epic 34 days on the trot on Virgin WCML workings..

SEP 29 update --- East Mids/Anglia moves and phots, Aug 83
Memories and phots of epic moves on 3rd and 4th Aug 83, chasing "nb" 20's, 31's, 37's and 47's with some sucess!..

SEP 29 update --- Fife Circle variety 1979-2016
Archive gen, memories and phots of some of the classic power from class 20-55 plus 67/68 that have worked the fife Circle..

SEP 29 update --- The "GB 15 tour", Sep 2016
Phots and gen on the final day of the tour, plus some Edinburgh images from Day 3 of this epic round Britain tour too.

SEP 29 update --- GCR deisel gala, Sep 16
Contributors phots and gen of the recent GCR deisel gala..

SEP 29 update --- Logs archive from Sep 2015
Archive gen and much more incl phot of 47222 on class 1,

AUG 29 update --- Scottish moves and phots, Aug 83
Memories and phots of Scottish moves on 1st and 2nd Aug 83, many type 2 moves!..

AUG 29 update --- The South Yorkshireman railtour, July 84
Memories and phots of an eventful tour of Yorkshire incl 47901, 58014, a 56 and 2 big 37's..

AUG 29 update --- The Herd of Wildabeest railtour, July 2016
Gen and phots of an "ED" extravanganza, thanks to Jake Taylor..

AUG 29 update --- Summer 2016 gala and running days
15 phots from recent galas/running days incl class 10,14,20,25,26,31,33,37,45 and 52..

AUG 29 update --- The Leighton logs archives, Aug 2010
Phots and gen incl rare archive 86006 local turn from Aug 84.

JULY 29 update --- The Coastway Crusader railtour, July 86
Memories and phots of an eventful tour on the Southern, class 25/33 feature in parts..

JULY 29 update --- Yorkshire and beyond, July 83
Moves and phots from July 30/31 with a good few class 20, 25, 31 and 37 featuring..

JULY 29 update --- 92014 feature
92014's quiet return to robust sleeper action plus gen and phots from her early days..

JULY 29 update --- 0A06 feature
0A06 Crewe - Wembley light engine move variety. phots and detailed gen..

JUlY 29 update --- Rare local track feature
Selected local rare track with phots featuring mainly the service trains that used them..

JUNE 25 update --- 86501 no more feature
The unique 86501 is no more, detailed gen and phots of this fine machine..

JUNE 25 update --- Scottish East coast moves from July 29th 1983
Featuring class 27,37,47 and more with 6 phots too..

JUNE 25 update --- The "Snowdonian Tour from Aug 86 feature
Last rats on the Cambrian coast, Gen and phots of an excellent tour

JUNE 25 update --- 2010 local archives feature
The WCML in 2010 was much better! 12 phots and much gen incl archive phots..

JUNE 25 update --- Soton and Eastleigh, Aug 1975 feature
Detailed logs from 1975, 35 locos incl Western Hussar and more..

May 2016 "SVR Gala" feature 270516 update
Gen and phots of an excellent 3 day thrash fest!..

Chiltern freight, 270516 update
Current freight timetable, phots and archive Chiltern freight gen and phots..

"Any roarers out?", 270516 update
Saturday 5th April 1986 would anything "roar"?..

Late May Bank Holiday reliefs, 1985, 270516 update
Detailed gen, phots and memories from a time when relief trains ran on Bank Holiday weekends..

More 33207 memories, 270516 update
33207 and the man with the gloves, more 33207 Phots and gen , thanks to "TC"..

"Slim Jim" 33207 remembered, 300416 update
33207 loco feature, Dunstable cements, local tours, London Bridge commuters, thrashing over Ribblehead. Phots and gen..

The Bletchley stone Part 2 remembered, 300416 update
Featuring the Bletchley stone in the 90's and beyond, 37/60/66 feature with detailed class 60 gen on this long surviving local working..

The "Newcastle Adex" remembered and more from 1984 remembered, 300416 update
Guy Kendricks cracking memories of an "xi" Peak across the Pennines and more.

The "Leeds Merrymaker" from April 72 remembered, 300416 update
Peaks, Deltics, 44's , rats, Holbeck visit, York and more from 44 years ago now!..

WCML 319's locally in Apr 2016, 300416 update
Gen, diagrams and phots of the multi liveried 319 fleet that now work a few peak turns locally..

The "Lancashire Linx" tour" remembered, 020416 update
Peak across the Pennines, 20's to Southport, Storming rats and a Steamport 24 move. Memories, phots and gen..

The magic of "Midland Railtourer" moves remembered, 020416 update
Detailed gen and memories from Guy Kendrick of the varied power and moves from June and July 83. Happy days!..

Chiltern class 8 very slow train, March 2016, 020416 update
"Scaz" is moved, 36 miles in 4 hours. 60/70's local shunter moves also featured. Phots and gen..

321414, The final curtain, 020416 update
Gen and phots of 321414's last day in LOROL service, the "magnificent seven" no more......

The "Stanlow tanks" remembered, 020416 update
Memories of 2 x 25 in full cry on 2,000 tonne oil train locally. Detailed gen and phot. Phots and gen..

1F90 from 1984 remembered, 190316 update
The Sunday morning Euston - Liverpool relief that got at least class 25,37, 40,45,47,85 and 86 as varied power. Phots and gen..

Loco convoys 1991-2016, 190316 update
8 phots of local convoys incl class 20,37,47,57,66,73,85,87,90 and 92 in various combinations...

Class 321 no more, 190316 update
Latest update on the former WCML 321s which left us in Feb 2016. Phots and detailed gen of these much missed quality units...

Electric Loco variety, 1980-2016, 200216 update
36 years of power variety, class 81,83,85,86,87,90,91,92 phots featured...

Local Loco haulage, 1978-89, 200216 update
Midland moves incl Luton - St Albans. Class 25,33,37,45,47,56,58 off Luton on passenger.

Class 40 mileage moves, phots and gen, 200216 update
The "under 10 club", 5 phots much class 40 nostalgia.

Local Loco failures, 1960-2016, 260116 update
28 different class of loco failures and their rescue detailed incl 5 unique failure phots.

A weeks NSE rover from Jan 92, 260116 update
30 loco haulages, 2 nb in January, "Chiltern loco hauled finale", vintage units, 7 phots and more NSE memories.

A departmental "bubble" feature, 260116 update
TDB975042 remembered. 6 phots much gen incl rare passenger workings by a then departmental unit.

90040 returns after 9 years in store, 260116 additional update
More photos of 90040 thanks to Mark Beal.

Bletchley Flyover variety, 271215 update
Part One - railtour variety over Bletchley flyover.

The "Anglo Scottish Freighter Railtour from May 84 remembered, 271215 update
Detailed Gen and phots of this classic DAA weekend tour with rare track and power.

90040 returns after 9 years in store, 271215 update
Gen and phots of 90040's return and career history.

87002 back on 1M16, 021215 update
Gen and phots of 87002's return to sleeper acton locally.

Up Scotch, Down Scotch,Nov 2003, 020215 update
Detailed notes, gen and phots of a North West Rover in Nov 2003.

All line rover, Apr 84 remembered, 021215 update
Dertailed notes, gen and phots from an All line rover in April 84.

86259 returns, 141115 update
Updated gen and phots of our 86259 feature.

86259 loco history, 1966-2015 and beyond?, 141115 update
Detailed workings gen, phots and more from E3137, 86045 and 86259.

WCML 321 feature, 1989-2015, 071115 update
Detailed gen, 8 phots and memories on "dusty bin" units 321401 - 321439 that lasted locally from NSE to London Midland operation.

Wolverton works under threat , 171015 update
Wolverton works buildings under demolition threat, details, links to epetition and more.

Logs phots and gen, 1985-2015, 101015 update
Final Logs phot and gen section on this site, Go to our Leighton Logs Flickr pages for future current coverage.

Euston drags on 8th April 1984 remembered, 091015 update
Phots and moves from the Euston drags and more from April 8th 1984.

86259 loco feature, 031015 update
86259 to railtour action shortly? Phots and gen on this fine machine.

Old Linslade late lunchtime, 300915 update
2 classic classes within a few minutes on 300915, 3 phots .

Logs phots and gen, 260915 update
13 phots 1984 - 2015, and detailed gen plus a rare loco failure type by a class 81, a historical classic, Sep 2015.

The "Knotty Northern circular tour from 1984 rememnered, 260915 update
Phots and gen on a tour and associated moves. 25042/25224 and 40122 the stars!

Class 321 local finale, 190915 update
Phots and gen on the last expected week of main line local services, Sep 2015.

More "Sister Dora" remembered phots and gen, 190915 update
More 31430 and 37116 phots plus detailed gen on these fine machines.

Logs phots and gen 1985-2015, 120915 update
16 phots including class 03, 04, 24, 26, 27, 33, 37, 47, 56, 57,67, 86, 87, 90 and a "Duchess" and more, plus much gen old and new!.

"Glorious Devon" Railtour from Sep 5th 2015 - 070915 update
Phots and gen on this local tour to Paignton .

31430 "Sister Dora" remembered - 050915 update
Loco history, phots and detailed gen incl 31430's star local turn .

Logs phots and gen 1982-2015, 290815 update
12 phots including class 31,37,68,83,87,90, 92 and more, plus much gen old and new!.

April 6 1984 moves, 220815 update
08,33.37,45,47,50 and 87 haulage, plus gen and phots from memorable leaps down Brum and Bristol way.

Logs phots and gen 1984-2015, 150815 update
14 phots including class 20,47,52,56,66,67,68,73,86,87,90 plus much gen old and new!.

Chiltern loco hauled action from Aug 11 2015, 150815 update
11 locos at Risboro in 4 hours, detailed gen and phots.

More Caledonian Sleeper variety, July/Aug 2015, 080815 update
Class 66,67,86,90 and 92 feature in the phots!.

North West class 31 farewell May 95, 080815 update
Detailed gen with phots of the last week f diagrammed 31 operation in North West, ta to Jason Hall.

Spa Valley diesel gala, 010815, 040815 update
Phots and gen from an excellent day.

Logs phots and gen 1984-2015, 020815 update
14 phots, much gen including a "zooex" from Aug 73!.

LBNGR anything goes, July 26th 2015, 280715 update
8 phots and gen from an excellent day.

More North West "drag" leaps from mid June 83, 250715 update
Thanks to "MIB" who was also out June 18th 1983, Mike's memories, gen and phots.

Loco hauled travel - 2015, 250715 update
From June 2015 there are more loco hauled trains to enjoy than for many years. They are listed here, including headcodes and diagrams.

Logs phots and gen, 180715 update
11 phots from 1977-2015 incl 3 grids, 3 20's also 31,57,68,92,321 and Simplex beastie plus much gen.

The Great Central North diesel Gala, July 11th 2015 - 150715 update
6 phots with much power variety of an enjoyable GC North gala.

The "York Express" charter from May 82 remembered - 110715 update
3 phots, memories and gen from an interesting charter from local haunts, thanks to "TR" .

The "Glasgow Double" railtour from April 82 remembered - 110715 update
Many phots, memories and gen from an interesting tour from local haunts behind 83010.

Logs phots and gen featuring 1982-2015 - 040715 update
12 phots incl class 25, 47, 60, 92, Clan Line and more, WCML deltic gen and more.

North West Drags, June 83 feature - 040715 update
Detailed gen, memories and 6 phots of the NW drags of June 83 incl 25268 on load 13!.

Caledonian Sleeper variety, June 2015 - 270615 update
Much sleeper power variety of late, 6 phots incl 47847,87002,90039 and 92018 on sleeper action.

Market Harborough - Northampton branch feature - 270615 update
History, sample workings, todays route relics phots, plus preservation phots.

Logs phots and gen 1983-2015 - 200615 update
13 phots old and new, incl a 40/25 pairing, plus class 47,60,67,73,90,92 and 87002 on recent sleeper turns.

Bedford - Bletchley memories 1979-89 - 130615 update
Detailed gen, memories and phots of Bedford-Bletchley passenger power - Thanks to Jason Hall.

Logs phots 1983 - 2015 - 060615 update
12 phots incl class 08,20,37,47,52,68,90,92 plus detailed gen new and old. Crescent Road yard track bash gen too.

Aug 83 remembered, thanks to "TC" - 060615 update
A fortnights moves across the east and West Midlands and beyond. Much "NB", much nostalgia!.

Mule Memories from the early 90's, - 300515 update
Detailed gen, memories and phots of the last years of the Waterloo - Exeter "Mule" services - thanks to Jason Hall.

Logs phots 1983 - 2015 - 230515 update
11 phots incl 2 archive views plus detailed gen new and old. Class 25,37,47,56,57,67,68,86,87,90 and 321 feature.

1G06 remembered, 1983-5 - 230515 update
1G06 remembered with Trev Rolfe's phots of 40001,40104,40126,40129,40135, 40150 and 40192.

Up Leeds, May 2015 - 200515 update
5 phots, including a class 25 archive view from a recent trip to West Yorkshire.

Sun August 14th 1983 - What a day locally - 160515 update
A "DAA" tour, much dragging, 40 on G06, Flitwick loco hauled and Chiltern diversions. Memories phots and gen of a classic Summer Sunday.

Logs phots 1984 - 2015 - 090515 update
14 phots incl 2 archive Wellington views plus detailed gen new and old. Class 08,25,31,37,56,67,68,87,90 feature.

Annual Leave, July 92 - 090515 update
July 92 Memories, nostalgia, gen and phots from an epic 2 week leap by Jason Hall. Ha1l. Class 31 and 37 dominate altho class 26,47,86,87 and 90 complete a fascinating insight to the sectorised railway of the time.

Chiltern loco hauled - 060515 update
47364 to Wendover, 25248 to Risboro and much more. Detailed loco hauled Chiltern passenger workings info with loco haulage to the likes of Denham Golf Club shack included. 4 phots and current diagram link

Logs phots 1987 - 2015 - 290415 update
15 phots incl 3 archive views plus detailed gen new and old. Class 37,44,45,60,66,67,70,82,86,90,92,321 and the mighty "Feanor"!

87002 returns to passenger work locally - 180415 update
5 phots with gen of 87002's recent sleeper service workings with much gen too.

The class 85 experience remembered - 180415 update
"BR's most unloved class"""..."my arse!" Gen galore

Logs phots 1982 - 2015 - 110415 update
15 phots incl 3 archive views plus detailed gen new and old. Class 25,27,37,66,67,86,87,92 feature

The Capital City Transfer Railtour from April 84 remembered - 040415 update
Class 25's over Bletchley flyover, Amersham storm, North Woolwich loco hauled and more. Phots, itinery, and memories

Logs phots 1984 - 2015 - 280315 update
12 phots incl 2 archive views plus detailed gen new and old. Class 25,56,60,66,67,86,90 feature

South Wales leaps, 1978 and 2015 - 210315 update
Detailed gen from 1978 and March 2015 moves by comparison. 7 phots incl class 37,43,47,56,60,67 with several archive views incl green 47256

Logs phots 1981 - 2015 - 140315 update
14 phots incl several archive views plus detailed gen new and old. Class 08,25,47,60,67,68,91,92 feature

Up Scotland, March 2015 - 070315 update
10 phots incl 2 archive views of a recent Scottish trip, class 08,26,27,37,43,67 feature

Logs Phots and gen 1979 - 2015 - 280215 update
12 phots, detailed local gen, plus March 85 Dunstable gen, Harpenden 40 and more!

The Central Wales Liner Railtour from March 84 remembered - 210215 update
6 phots, detailed text and more of a memorable tour featuring 40035 and more!.

Logs phots and gen 1983 - 2015 - 140215 update
12 phots incl class 20,25,27,37,47,46,47,56,66,76,86,87 plus much local gen.

Scottish class 24 swansong, Summer 75 - Jan 76 - 140215 update
Chasing the class 24's in Scotland, Aug 75 and Jan 76, includes a classic 24125 view.

Chiltern snowscenes, Feb 3rd 2015 - 070215 update
6 snow Chiltern snowscenes including their newest and oldest power.

January 91 All line - 070215 update
Chasing the last loco hauled Barrows, Pennine and more. Gen and phots with class 33/37/47 and 58at St Pancras, detailed gen.

Logs phots and gen 1985 - 2015 - 310115 update
13 phots incl class 25,31,47,57,40,45,47,68,85,87,92, much local gen new and old incl 25060's rescue at Bedford in 1981.

Class 46 on the Midland, 1960's-1985 - 310115 update
Class 46 through Luton, Dunstable and to the blocks at St Pancras, detailed gen.

Up Scotland, Jan 2015 - 240115 update
10 phots from the Highlands featuring class 26,27,37,47,66,67,90 and HST in deep snow.

Logs phots and gen 1983 - 2015 - 170115 update
12 phots incl class 08,31,37,40,47,66,67,68,70,86,92, much local gen new and old incl loco hauled off Hemel and Leighton in May 2015.

The "Shropshire Union" Railtour, 10 Jan 2015 - 150115 update
Tour summary with 7 phots of this enjoyable tour to Ironbridge and beyond via the WCML.

In the dead of night, Nov 77 - 100115 update
Classic trains, a loco failure, "raw power" unleashed on the Lickey and much more.

Logs phots and gen 1969 - 2015 - 030115 update
13 phots incl class 20,25,26,31,45,60,67,68,87 and a Pannier Tank, much local gen new and old incl 1989's new years day Euston drags.

if its "ng", do another trip - 030115 update
Classic moves from Audley End to afar, 1982-85 thanks to Jason Hall.

The Leighton Logs Christmas Answers - 010115 update
The 18 mystery stations identified, we puzzled a few of ye i think!!.

The Leighton Logs Christmas Quiz - 201214 update
18 stations to identify old and new images, all within 120 miles of Leighton Buzzard.

Logs phots and gen 1982-2014 - 201214 update
14 phots incl class 47,52,56,66,67,68,87 and OBB power, local gen aplenty plus new local diagrams.

Rare local track 1979-2014 - 131214 update
Gen and a few phots of 7 service trains diversions via "rare track" incl Hendon Flyover, the "Rat hole", Bletchley flyover and more.

The last Midland overnight, 1B08/1F04 remembered, thanks to Jason Hall - 131214 update
Detailed gen, memories, phots and more on the 1991/2 class 31 overnight linking Derby and Bedford.

Logs phots and gen 1982-2014 - 061214 update
12 phots incl class 25,37,40,60,67,81,90,92 and a Network yellow "Caravan".

"Angus" loco hauled 1990 - 061214 update
Detailed gen of a turn that got 26/47 and many 37's, 3 phots also.

A last "East Mids", Aug 86 - 291114 update
Detailed East Mids moves nostalgia and 2 phots thanks to Jason Hall.

47237 on the "DC", 261114 - 271114 update
3 phots of a rare 47 visit to the Watford Jn DC blocks.

Logs phots and gen 1981-2014 - 221114 update
14 phots incl class 20,31,45,47,66,73,86,92, units and "Bittern".

Class 20'9's through Leighton, Nov 2014 and May 91 views - 151114 update
2 phots of this uncommon sub class locally, 20 odd years apart.

Tyndrum Tales 1968-2014 - 151114 update
Phots, gen and nostalgia from the Tyndrum Upper - Lower hike a good few of us made.

South Devon gala, Nov 2014 - 121114 update
9 phots from this superb event with images of 25185/25262/33002/37275/50002and an archive Nuneaton 25185 view.

Logs phots, 1972-2014, - 091114 update
12 phots incl 1972 vintage 5343 view, 87012 S96 view and more plus much gen new and old.

26043 running day - 011114 update
Phots and gen of 26043's excellent thrash through the Cotswolds.

Ledburn dawn - 291014 update
6 early morning phots from a sunny Ledburn, 281014.

Logs phots, 1977-2014, - 251014 update
13 phots incl 3 Scottish archive views plus much gen old and new.

Up Scotland, October 2014, - 221014 update
12 phots from a recent Scottish trip, includes an archive 37111 view too.

Dragging out of Bletchley, - 151014 update
20's out of Bletchley an much more dragging! Phots and gen.

25173's last run at Epping-Ongar - 111014 update
25173 has a last thrash before her year long overhaul. 7 phots incl class 25/37/45/47/73 at a sunny Epping-Ongar .

90037 is back! - 111014 update
After 8 years in storage "The Spirit of Dagenham" returned, phots and gen, new and old .

Logs phots 1972-2014 - 041014 update
15 Phots incl class 20,25,35,56,90,92,122, Kettles plus much gen new and old and what started on the MML 31 years ago? .

Midland Peaks Summer 73 - 041014 update
Detailed gen on the 90 plus "Peaks" viewed thru Luton in the Summer of 73. Much local nostalgia.

Epping - Ongar Diesel Gala, 20 Sep 2014 - 270914 update
Phots from the excellent Epping - Ongar diesel gala.

Balfour Beatty 20's Sep 14 - 230914 update
Balfour Beatty's 20142 and 20189 in recent action locally, 4 phots. Also Aylesbury archive Balfour Beatty 20s phot.

NSE day, Sep 86 - 200914 update
The whole of NSE for �4, an 81 on a Hove bound relief, Cromptons and more. Moves and gen from September 13th 1986.

"Can I cab it, mister?, Sep 86 - 200914 update
Loco cabbing memories from the early 70's.

Logs phots 1982-2014 - 130914 update
14 Phots incl class 25,45,47,52,56,57,66,67,73,85,92 plus much gen new and old incl a green 40 at Pancras in 1984.

The Lairg Papers remembered - 040914 update
Part One - A winter move on the papers, with gen and phots.

Logs phots 1984-2014 - 300814 update
16 Phots incl class 08,26,31,47,52,56,67,68,85,86,90 plus much gen new and old.

Caersws and beyond, July 85 - 300814 update
Moves and phots on the "Mid" and beyond in July 85.

Logs phots 1987-2014 - 230814 update
13 Phots incl class 08,25,31,47,57,59,67,87,90 and rare Dunstable nostalgia plus much gen new and old.

47501 and 47810 go North, August 22nd 2014 - 230814 update
6 phots and gen of the epic Compass tour to Dundee.

25185 out West, August 16th 2014 - 180814 update
7 phots and gen of a good day on the Paignton and Dartmouth gala.

A weeks Scottish, then a "Mid" Aug 85 - 150814 update
Detailed moves gen and a few memorable phots courtesy of the "Axeman".

An Anglia Ranger Easter 1979 - 150814 update
A weeks moves with much steam heat, a few "NB" and no "EH"!.

AM at Ledburn, 120814 - 120814 update
5 morning views from Ledburn incl a short sleeper.

Logs phots 1985-2014 - 090814 update
15 Phots from 10 contributors plus much gen new and old.

Spa Valley action, 0108 action - 060814 update
Phots from an enjoyable Friday of the Spa Valley gala with 26/31/33/37 featured.

Type 5 to the rescue, Feb 2001 - 020814 update
Phots plus gen of an eventfull day on a Travelcard in London with a big un to the rescue!.

Glos-Warks diesel running - 290714 update
7 phots plus gen of an eventfull running day on 290714, incl class 24,26,35,45 and 73.

Logs phots 1982-2014 - 260714 update
15 phots incl class 08,20,25,35,37,59,67,81,90 and more!.

90's on the Cobblers - 260714 update
Detailed 90' on Cobblers at Leighton gen and phots.

Thrashing rat through East Leake, July 2014 - 190714 update
5 phots of the class 25/47 action at Ruddington plus a depot line up scene with a difference.

Two local lasts in one night, May 90 - 190714 update
A memorable last local bash raking in the last "roarer" to stop at leighton plus a rare "dinosaur" visit too.

Logs phots 1983-2014 - 130714 update
11 phots incl class 08,37,45,47, 60,67,86 and more, plus much gen new and old

A return to Welshpool 1983, 85 and 86 views make a stark comparison with June 2014 -130714 update

The "Aylesbury Vale Venturer" tour remembered -050714 update
Phots and gen of this superb "mini tour" from Marylebone to Quainton and beyond from September 2009...

More 47784 memories - thanks to Mark Beal -050714 update
4 phots featuring 47784 as herself, 47644 and 47819 ...

Logs phots 1985-2014 - 280614 bumper update
16 phots from 10 different contributors incl class 37,40,44,47,57,58,60,67, 85,87,90 and more! plus much gen new and old including "Bowiex" gen from 1983

Bashing Reports archive - expanded and improved coverage 1973-2004 -280614 update
N.Wales Sep 81, 87's Dec 2004 added to a new improved Bashing Reports archive, enjoy the memories! ...

The epic "Silver Hammer " tour from August 85 remembered -210614 update
Memories and 6 phots of an epic tour to South West Scotland with 20,25 and 85 power and an unexpected bonus on the return run

1989 - Chasing "Vac's", 1989 -210614 update
Detailed gen and cracking memories from Jason Hall's "most desperate year"

Logs phots 1983-2014 - 140614 update
17 phots incl class 08,11,20,25,37,47,56,67,73,86,90 and 218, plus plus gen new and old

Long shift at Leighton, 110614 -120614 update
Detailed gen and 7 phots of the 37 different locos and hauled trains passing the Leighton area 0600-2100 on 110614

47135/47784 remembered -070614 update
Detailed gen and a few phots of this fine well travelled "big Sulzer" who seemed to like our local area down the years!

Logs phots 1984-2014 -310514 update
15 phots incl 25201, 37706, 40028, 47626, 60059, 85034, 87017 and much more!, plus plus "bumper" gen new and old

Bletchley Loco stabling sidings remembered - 310514 update
many nostalgic phots and gen , part One of several!

"ED's" to Cricklewood and the Midland - 240514 update
"TC's" rare derailed "ED" at Cricklewood view and more plus detailed ED Midland action including JA's on the Dunstable cement!

"King Arthur" out East -240514 update
"Red Cow's" cracking 87010 and 87029 in Bulgaria phot, link to many more May 2014 87 views

Vintage WCML - March 77 -240514 update
Detailed gen on an afternoon at Pitstone at the North end of Tring Cutting, 25/81-5/86/87 feature

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