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2008
DAY RETURN

22nd June  Cranmore 150 Quarry Gala Weekend

The event celebrated the 150th anniversary since the opening of the original East Somerset Railway in 1858, and was held at Aggregate Industries Merehead rail terminal. The highlight of the even was undoubtedly the sight and sounds of two heavy goods locos (9F 92203 Black Prince and S160 5197) doing what they were built for, hauling a heavy freight train, in this case (nearly) 2000 tons of stone. As well as the nearby ESR (only a short vintage bus ride away), other attractions at the Quarry included; trains between Cranmore and Westbury, drive for a fiver, Quarry tours, a narrow gauge railway and a whole host of steam and diesel traction.

To get an impression of the noise and spectacle, may i recommend Oliver Fosker's video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBHu1fHf2pM

 
       
4936 Kenlet Hall
Cranmore 150
Lady Nan
Cranmore 150
Loco: 4936 Kenlet Hall
Location:
Merehead
Locos: 92203 Black Prince and 5197
Location:
Merehead
Loco: 1719 Lady Nan
Location:
Merehead
Locos: 30587 and 813
Location:
Merehead
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9F 92203
Black Prince
92203 and 5197
S160 5197
Loco: 92203 Black Prince
Location:
Merehead
Loco: 92203 Black Prince
Location:
Merehead
Locos: 92203 Black Prince and 5197
Location:
Merehead
Locos: 5197 and 92203 Black Prince
Location:
Merehead
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Class 37
Loco crew
Beattie
Merehead
Loco: 37906
Location:
Merehead
Caption: Crew of 30587
Location:
Merehead
Loco: 30587
Location:
Merehead
Locos: 92203 Black Prince and 5197
Location:
Merehead
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3–5th May  Kent and East Sussex Railway
Almost a year to the day since my last visit to the delightful Kent and East Sussex Railway, I return together with Ben Fraser to look after visiting N7 69621. The loco was well received amongst crews, and we were made to feel most welcome by all staff and volunteers at the K&ESR, many thanks.  
       
Loco: 3 Bodiam
Location:
Rolvenden
Loco: 5552
Location:
Rolvenden
Loco: 69621
Location:
Rolvenden
Loco: 69621
Location:
Rolvenden
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Loco: 69621
Location:
Tenterden
Subject: Motors
Location:
Tenterden
Loco: 1638
Location:
Tenterden
Loco: 69621
Location:
Rolvenden
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Subject: Rolvenden yard
Location:
Rolvenden
Driver: Henry Mowforth
Location:
Rolvenden
Subject: Loco lamps
Location:
Rolvenden
Locos: 25, 69621, 23
Location:
Leaving Rolvenden
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Locos: 25, 69621, 23
Location:
Leaving Rolvenden
Loco: 3 Bodiam
Location:
Leaving Rolvenden
Loco: 3 Bodiam
Location:
Near Cranbrook Road Crossing
Loco: 69621
Location:
Near Cranbrook Road Crossing
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16th February  Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Winter Steam Gala
The K&WVR's Winter Steam Gala has been on my 'must visit' list for a few years. With the irresistible winter sunshine and a superb locomotive line-up, I finally succumbed. An intensive timetable ran over the two days, which featured seven steam locos, passenger and goods trains. All in all it was a superb event. Two visiting locos attended. These where NELPG's freshly out shopped LNER K1 62005, and Mid-Hants based LMS Ivatt 2MT 41312 (which saw extensive use with the K&WVR's resident mickey mouse 41241). Remaining locos in service were; Taff Vale Railway 85; LMS 3F 47279, WD 2-8-0 90733; BR Standard 4MT 80002.  
       
Loco: 47279
Location:
Haworth
Loco: 47279 
Location:
Haworth
Subject: Haworth shed 
Location:
Haworth
Loco: 62005
Location:
Haworth
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Loco: 62005
Location:
Haworth
Loco: 90733
Location:
Oakworth
Subject: Milk churns
Location:
Oakworth
Subject: Oakworth station
Location:
Oakworth
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Loco: 62005
Location:
Keighley
Locos: 41241 and 41312
Location:
Keighley
Subject: Fireman
Location:
Keighley
Loco: 62005
Location:
Keighley
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