My Favourite Picture Vault http://brianjones6885.photoblog.co.uk/ 23 rows en-gb 60 Llangollen Diesel gala http://brianjones6885.photoblog.co.uk/c1497237.html Photos taken during the Spring Diesel gala at the Llangollen Railway on the 11th & 12th April 2008 Friday 11 April 2008: Photos taken during the Spring Diesel gala at the Llangollen Railway on the 11th & 12th April 2008

73101 73101 03162 at Carrog 37901 37901 73101 departs Carrog for Llangollen 37901 t&t a service to Carrog with 73101 37901 & 73101 arrive at Carrog 37901 37901 at Carrog waiting for its next turn 37901 waiting to depart for Llangollen 37240 waits for its next turn after bringing in its train to Carrog 37901 heads away from Carrog towards Glyndyfrdwy 37240 passes 37901 as it enters Carrog station 73101 enters Carrog 73101 waits for its next turn in platform 2 at Carrog 73101 passes 37240 as it enters Carrog station 73101 at rest in Carrog 73101 at Carrog 37240 arrives at Carrog from Glyndyfrdwy with 37901 on the rear. 37240 & 37901 pose side by side at Carrog A 4 car DMU service arrives at Carrog with the Wickham unit facing the camera 37240 and the DMU service side by side as the DMUs leave for Llangollen The 4 car DMU service departing Carrog on the embankment 37240 starts up at Carrog with a good impression of a 25313 t&t a service with 73101 on the rear into Carrog 25313 73101 25313 at rest in Carrog D8142 on the outskirts of Carrog D8142 enters Carrog station 73101 in the sideing at Carrog 73101 waits for departure from Carrog to Llangollen 73101 departing Carrog on the embankment D8142 rests at Carrog 25313 (rear) and D8142 wait for their trains at Carrog D8142 at Carrog 25313 rest in a peacefull Carrog station D1566 entering Carrog station D1566 at Carrog 25313 runs into platform 1 onto its train 37901 Some of the photographers who paid to ride in brake vans on the freight service The freight departs Carrog pulled by D8142 after having 37901 on the trip to Carrog 73101 enters Carrog station 25313 passes 73101 as it enters Carrog station With the timetable and loco changes allowing a rest period for the locos, it also allowed the loco crews a break as well.

Published in My Favourite Picture Vault

]]> Fri Apr 11 2008 Llangollen "Patriot" steam gala http://brianjones6885.photoblog.co.uk/c1497227.html Photos taken during the steam gala when the new build "Patriot" project was launched at Llangollen Friday 18 April 2008: Photos taken during the steam gala when the new build "Patriot" project was launched at Llangollen

44422 stands at Carrog station waiting for its next turn. 44422 blows off at Carrog 44806 brings its train into platform 1 of Carrog station 44806 passes 44422 as it enters Carrog station 44422 runs round to couple onto its next train The auto train with 6430 in the sandwich approaches Carrog The auto train at the end of platform 2 at Carrog The auto train and 44806 stand side by side in Carrog station The auto train departs Carrog for Llangollen 44806 at rest in Carrog station Visitor 42968 from the SVR stands in Carrog. Visiting Stanier Mogul 42968 at Carrog Some of the controls of 42968 44422 brings it train into Carrog 44422 at Carrog 42968 after backing onto its stock for its return run to Llangollen 42968 poses in platform 1 at Carrog 42968 departs Carrog for Llangollen 42968 departs Carrog for Llangollen 44422 rests in platform 2 after bringing a train into Carrog from Llangollen 6430 and the 2 auto coaches slow for Carrog station The autotrain approaching Carrog The Autotrain departs Carrog with 6430 as the meat in the sandwich 7822 44422 on the embankment approaching Carrog 44422 approaches Carrog station 44422 at Carrog 44422 & 3802 at Carrog 3802 and the freight along side the train brought in by 44422 at Carrog 3802 with the freight at Carrog 44806 passes 3802 as it pulls into Carrog station 44422 hooks onto the freight 44422 departs Carrog station 44422 speeds away from Carrog towards Glyndyfrdwy 3802 running round onto its train at Carrog The token handover stance as seen at Deeside Halt 3802 takes water at Llangollen station Its exhausting going to steam galas at Llangollen! Isn't it Kalie? 44422 on the freight, waits alongside 3802 at Carrog 5643 at Carrog 5643 brings its train into Carrog station 5643 waits at Carrog ready to depart for Llangollen 5643 at Carrog

Published in My Favourite Picture Vault

]]> Fri Apr 18 2008 ATW Route Trainers http://brianjones6885.photoblog.co.uk/c1402965.html ATW Route Trainers Tuesday 6 November 2007: ATW Route Trainers

67014 plus 4 Mk2 Arriva liveried coaches on a route learning trip from Crewe to Holyhead and return 67014 departs Llandudno Junction with an ATW route learner 67014 departs Llandudno Junction with the ATW training train 67014 67014 + 4 Mk2 on the ATW trainer 67014 enters Conwy through the arch in the town walls 67014 passes through Conwy station with the ATW trainer 67029 nameplate on the ATW trainer

Published in My Favourite Picture Vault

]]> Tue Nov 6 2007 K&WVR Steam Gala http://brianjones6885.photoblog.co.uk/c1389767.html K&WVR Steam Gala Friday 12 October 2007: K&WVR Steam Gala

Oxenhope station The comfortable way to operate signals and crossing gates at Oakworth 3802 at Oakworth 3802 slipping away from Oakworth station Early morning exit from the shed (1) Early morning exit from the shed (2) An oil lamp at Ingrow West station The station building at Oakworth 47279, 41241 &3802 head an Oxenhope service out of Oakworth Coaling up evening serviceing after the day's work The day's end for two locos A service train to Oxenhope passes Haworth MPD on the Saturday evening

Published in My Favourite Picture Vault

]]> Fri Oct 12 2007 Other pictures http://brianjones6885.photoblog.co.uk/c1383571.html Fun or one off pictures taken during photo outings. Saturday 6 October 2007: Fun or one off pictures taken during photo outings.

While waiting for the non arrival of the RTZ working to Holyhead this unusual working was spotted heading westward Seen inside Haworth MPD, K&WVR The next generation (Mathew!) trying the seat out for size, supervised by and with the guard's consent Deganwy signal box and signal

Published in My Favourite Picture Vault

]]> Sat Oct 6 2007 Llangollen Autumn Steam Gala http://brianjones6885.photoblog.co.uk/c1377022.html Llangollen Autumn Steam Gala Saturday 15 September 2007: Llangollen Autumn Steam Gala

80136 arrives at Carrog Station The station work continues even during galas 44806 approaches Carrog 44806 at Carrog 44806 at Carrog 80136 runs round its train 5643 approaches Carrog with a demo freight t & t with 5199 5643 at Carrog The demo freight entering Carrog station 5199 on the rear of the freight 5643 at Carrog with a passenger service from Llangollen The return journey to Llangollen it was t & t with 80136 5199 on the freight at Carrog 5199 running off the freight to go and get water 44806 runs onto the freight in place of 5199 Some photters get a close up view from the brakevan 5199 runs through Carrog to take its place at the head of the train 6430 and the autotrain The Autotrain approaches Carrog 6430 in an autocoach sandwich atCarrog 5199 departs Carrog 3802 and the autotrain (167+6430+163) at Carrog Autocoach 167 + 6430 + autocoach 163 at Carrog 3802 stands at Carrog 3802 at Carrog Pride in their loco? 3802 at Carrog getting a polish 7822 3802 and 7822 at Carrog 3802 still getting a polish! The autotrain departs for Llangollen from Carrog 3802 at Carrog 80136 at Carrog 80136 with Room for one more on top! The Foxcote Manor Society stand at Glyndyfrdwy station 3802 enters Glyndyfrdwy station 3802 at Glyndyfrdwy 3802 waiting for the road to Llangollen 5199 passes under the footbridge at Glyndyfrdwy A gleaming 44806 stands with the freight at Glyndyfrdwy 44806 at Glyndyfrdwy 7822 stops at Berwyn on its return journey to Llangollen 3802 t & t with 5643 on a service train at Berwyn station 3802 & 5643 at Berwyn station 6430 and the autotrain at Berwyn station The autotrain departs Berwyn for Carrog 44806 at Carrog the autotrain with autocoach 167 + 6430 + autocoach 163 at Carrog

Published in My Favourite Picture Vault

]]> Sat Sep 15 2007 Road Transport http://brianjones6885.photoblog.co.uk/c1361536.html A collection of road vehicles Sunday 2 September 2007: A collection of road vehicles

The Talbot car (1) A lovely Talbot car seen at Chester Services, M56, on our way home off holiday (2) - couldn't resist taking pictures of it. The Talbot car (3) The Talbot car (4) The Talbot car (5) UFM52F - Bristol RE in Carrog station car park UFM52F in Carrog station car park UFM52F in Carrog station car park UFM52F in Carrog station car park

Published in My Favourite Picture Vault

]]> Sun Sep 2 2007 Main Line Steam And Diesel Trains http://brianjones6885.photoblog.co.uk/c1361531.html A collection of Main line workings plus Steam and Diesel railtours Sunday 2 September 2007: A collection of Main line workings plus Steam and Diesel railtours

6233 at Rhosneigr Network Rail's The New Measurement Train heads out of The Junction under Queen's Road bridge for Chester 67029 leading the 67029 67019 the RHTT train at Queen's Rd bridge, Llandudno Junction 37515 on the rear of the return RHTT train 37261 leading the return RHTT train at Pensarn bridge, Llandudno Junction 37515 on the rear of the return RHTT train at Llandudno Junction The Flask train at Llandudno Junction The Valley flask train leaving Llandudno Junction The flask train passes Queen's Road bridge at Llandudno Junction 66513 passes through Conwy with the ballast train from Penmaenmawr having just passed 67014 going the other way 175 108 passes the held RHTT train at Glan Conwy Corner 37194 heads the RHTT train with 37588 on the rear away from a signal check at Glan Conwy Corner The ATW trainer (67029 The Network Rail track test train at Llandudno Junction The Network Rail test train during a 1 hour wait at the signals where just about everything was allowed passed it 37194heads the RHTT train back towards Colwyn Bay 37588 on the rear of the RHTT train The RHTT train heads back towards Chester from Llandudno Junction 66584 heads the Penmaenmawr ballast train through Conwy station 66584 at Conwy 66616 loads the first ballast train of the day on 13-11-07 While taking shots of the 2nd Ballast train the RHTT train arrived with 37261 in the lead through Penmaenmawr And 37194 on the rear of the RHTT passing through Penmaenmawr 66610 loads the 2nd Ballast train of the day 13-11-07 66610 at Penmaenmawr with a very rough sea in the background 175101 passes 66610 as it passes through Penmaenmawr 66622 leads the ballast train past Pabo Lane, Llandudno Junction 66523 takes a returning engineering train back towards Chester on a damp and windy Sunday morning. D1015 D1015's cab and number plate D1015's Nameplate D1015 on the return leg of the Irish Traction Group's railtour as it passes Pabo Lane, Llandudno Junction. 66571 heads away from Penmaenmawr with a very rough sea as its backdrop 66571 passing Pabo Lane, Llandudno Junction 66425 loading at Penmaenmawr DRS liveried 66425 loads up with ballast on 26th March 2008 at Penmaenmawr yard 66525 pulls the Penmaenmawr ballast train through Llandudno Junction towards Colwyn Bay 66525 passes under Queen's Road bridge, Llandudno Junction The Royal Train comes off the Conwy Valley line back towards Llandudno Junction after delivering HRH to his appointment at Bodnant Gardens The Royal Crests on the locos 67006 67006 name & number plates 67005 name & number plates Some of the stock on The Royal Train The Royal Train 67005

Published in My Favourite Picture Vault

]]> Sun Sep 2 2007 DMUs - All Classes http://brianjones6885.photoblog.co.uk/c1361518.html All classes and brandings of DMUs Sunday 2 September 2007: All classes and brandings of DMUs

158 831 at Llanfairfechan heading for Llandudno Junction 158836 stops at Rhosneigr station to pick up a solitary passenger 175008 stands in platform 2 at Llandudno Junction station before going to Llandudno. 150 280 preparing to go up the branch to Blaenau Ffestiniog 175008 returns to Llandudno Junction with the Manchester Piccadilly service 150 259 waits for the road to Blaenau Ffestiniog from Llandudno Junction 175 011 arrives at Llandudno Junction with the Manchester Piccadilly service 175 001 at Llandudno Junction 175008 seen on the outskirts of Abergele heading for Colwyn Bay 175008 stops at Llandudno Junction station on its way to Llandudno 175115 passes Abergele signal box on its way to Colwyn Bay 150283 150283 departs Llandudno Junction for Blaenau Ffestiniog 158820 + 150264 waiting to depart for Manchester Piccadilly 175 003 approaching Conwy, seen at the Waen Conwy Morfa 158841 waits at Platform1 ready to depart for Cardiff Central 175 008 + 175 009 on the Manchester Piccadilly service 150 279 + 150230 arrive at platform 3, Llandudno Junction station on the way to Llandudno 150 279 175 110 at Llandudno Junction with a train for Holyhead 158828 departs Llandudno Junction station towards Colwyn Bay 158832 on the Cardiff run 175008 175008 stands in the bay platform before going to Llandudno 153321 waiting for the road to Blaenau Ffestiniog 153321 at Pensarn bridge after passing the held RHTT train 175002 at Pensarn bridge, Glan Conwy Corner 158837 departs Llandudno Junction for Chester 158837 153303 runs off the Ffestiniog branch for Llandudno Junction station Nameplate of 175006 175006 The cab of 175006 - Brondyffryn Trust 153353 175 010 175 103 175110 at Glan Conwy Corner 175 006 175110 at Pabo Lane, Llandudno Junction 175008 approaching Penmaenmawr station 175110 departing Abergele for Rhyl 158838 approaching Abergele station from the Rhyl direction 158825 departs Abergele for Chester 175105 in its new livery departs Llandudno Junction station 153323 at Deganwy 175101 approaching Abergele station 175007 leaving Abergele for Rhyl 175113 approaching Abergele

Published in My Favourite Picture Vault

]]> Sun Sep 2 2007 Virgin Thunderbirds, Pendolinos & Voyagers http://brianjones6885.photoblog.co.uk/c1361511.html I suppose anything Virgin that comes down the coast or into my sight! Sunday 2 September 2007: I suppose anything Virgin that comes down the coast or into my sight!

57307 57307 the morning Virgin Voyager for London passes Abergele station 57303 57305 brings the London - Holyhead pendolino into Llandudno Junction station 57305 57314 brings the Holyhead bound pendolino into Llandudno Junction station 57314 57314 at Llandudno Junction Pendolino 390029 Another view of 390029 57310 57309 57303 57312 57312 The Pendolino nameplate of The early morning Voyager passes Iron Bridge, Penmaenmawr on its way to London 57315 Virgin Super Voyager 221139 57316 57316 + 390 022 57316 Pendolino 390 022 57316 drags 390 022 towards Conwy Voyager 221129 57308 nameplate 57308 221115 (unbranded and with no nameplate) 57307 - Lady P Nameplate of 57307 All systems go! The next generation of photographers in action Voyager 221127 approaches Glan Conwy Corner heading for Llandudno Voyager 221127 on the Llandudno - London Euston service The Llandudno - Euston Voyager heads away from Llandudno Junction Thunderbird Alan Tracy on the Pendolino Drag from Holyhead to Crewe seen passing Pabo Lane, Llandudno Junction Super Voyager James Cook departs Llandudno Junction James Cook nameplate Super Voyager Louis Bleriot approaching Llandudno Junction station Louis Bleriot nameplate 57313 on the Crewe - Holyhead Pendolino drag 57313 57313

Published in My Favourite Picture Vault

]]> Sun Sep 2 2007 North Yorkshire Holiday http://brianjones6885.photoblog.co.uk/c1361498.html Some photos taken during our summer holiday in and around Pickering, N.Yorkshire Saturday 21 July 2007: Some photos taken during our summer holiday in and around Pickering, N.Yorkshire

60007 enters Pickering station, NYMR after the floods had gone. LNER A4 60007 75029 arrives at Goathland station, NYMR 75029, now with its SR Schools class 30926 B1 61264 glides past the signal into Goathland station, NYMR Stock swap NYMR style - '08' shunter 12139 30926 30926 30926 departs Grosmont for Pickering, NYMR BR Standard 75029 emerges from the tunnel on the way into Grosmont station, NYMR 43039 at York station 185 132 departs York station for Scarborough An A4 on home territory - 60009 60009 departs York for Scarborough York Minster from the top of All thats left of An empty Filey station after the floods had gone 158905 approaches Scarborough station The Scarborough Spa Express headboard on 60009 The old and the new - 60009 and 158905 side by side at Scarborough 185117 approaches Scarborough station 60009 departs Scarborough for York - Leeds - York 60009 passes under the signal gantry as it departs Scarborough for York The token changeover at Grosmont Standard tank 80135 waits in the platform at Grosmont 30926 Northern Rail 156445 stops at Grosmont main line station on its journey to Whitby SR Schools class 30926 BR Standard 75029 emerges from the tunnel as it enters Grosmont station, NYMR 75029 at Grosmont, NYMR LNER A4 60007 60007 departs Grosmont for Pickering, NYMR The

Published in My Favourite Picture Vault

]]> Sat Jul 21 2007 All the new photographs http://brianjones6885.photoblog.co.uk/c1348859.html These are the latest photographs to be added to the site before they are sorted into their different places. The first day of the 3 day Gala at Llangollen featuring 6430 with 2 autocoaches, 44422 on a demo freight, 5643, and two visitors - N7 tank 69621 and Metropolitan tank No 1. Tuesday 30 November 1999: These are the latest photographs to be added to the site before they are sorted into their different places. The first day of the 3 day Gala at Llangollen featuring 6430 with 2 autocoaches, 44422 on a demo freight, 5643, and two visitors - N7 tank 69621 and Metropolitan tank No 1.

N7 tank 69621 enters Goods Junction after leaving Llangollen station N7 tank 69621 enters Glyndyfrdwy station on the way to Carrog 69621 waits at Glyndyfrdwy station 69621 gets the road for Carrog N7 tank No 69621 departs Glyndyfrdwy for Carrog Metropolitan tank No 1 running round its train Metropolitan tank No 1 backs onto its coaches after running round in Glyndyfrdwy station 44422 enters Glyndyfrdwy station with the demo freight 44422 blows off at Glyndyfrdwy 44422 at Glyndyfrdwy Equality on the footplate 44422 departing Glyndyfrdwy for Carrog 44422 departs Glyndyfrdwy station with the demo freight for Carrog 44422 departs Glyndyfrdwy as seen through the window of the ex Cambrian signal box A BSA mk4 650cc Spitfire seen at Glyndyfrdwy station Red motorcycle, red phonebox, nice matching pair. 5643 approaching Glyndyfrdwy Seems just like yesteryear 5643 in the autumn colours Pannier 6430 in the autocoach sandwich 44422 and the freight train in the Dee Valley Autumn colours 44422 on the demo freight leaving Garth y Dwr for Glyndyfrdwy 44422 on the curve approaching Glyndyfrdwy 44422

Published in My Favourite Picture Vault

]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 The RTZ working to Holyhead http://brianjones6885.photoblog.co.uk/c1281025.html The locos that have been working the RTZ Aluminium factory near Holyhead. Wednesday 16 May 2007: The locos that have been working the RTZ Aluminium factory near Holyhead.

37422 on the return RTZ working passing through Abergele 37422 on RTZ duty outside Abergele 37422 - 60002 60002 60002 60002 67005 - 67005 67005 by the seaside at Penmaenmawr 67005 With the Great Orme in the background 67005 skirts the sea heading for Holyhead 66097 approaches Llandudno Junction station with the RTZ empties 37410 brings the RTZ empties through Llandudno Junction station 37410 at Llandudno Junction 60060 66144 speeds through Llandudno Junction station with the RTZ empties 66144 on the RTZ empties for Holyhead 60056 60056 60073 passes through Llandudno Junction station 37410 on the RTZ run again 60039 on the RTZ Aluminium train approaching Llandudno Junction station

Published in My Favourite Picture Vault

]]> Wed May 16 2007 Llandudno Transport Festival W/E - Volume 2 http://brianjones6885.photoblog.co.uk/c1281020.html Llandudno Transport Festival W/E - Volume 2 Saturday 5 May 2007: Llandudno Transport Festival W/E - Volume 2

R & R Limbert's trio of vehicles - ERF -GMB537G, Iveco - X603VDN, Mercedes - M524PNA J.C.Dean's Volvos - TGK504M and B976MHN R & R Limbert's trio of vehicles J.C.Dean's pair of Volvos - TGK504M and B976MHN

Published in My Favourite Picture Vault

]]> Sat May 5 2007 Llandudno Transport Festival W/E, May 5th, 6th & 7th, 2007 http://brianjones6885.photoblog.co.uk/c1278768.html A pictorial record of the exhibits of the transport festival held at Bodafon Fields, Llandudno & the vehicle run around Conwy on the Saturday evening. Sunday 13 May 2007: A pictorial record of the exhibits of the transport festival held at Bodafon Fields, Llandudno & the vehicle run around Conwy on the Saturday evening.

LFM 810 LFM 810 Mathew at the wheel of LFM 810 with the kind permission of the driver AD 8787 MXX326 & TVT127G MXX 326 DWH 706W UHY 362 APO 11G A101 HLV Tom Buckley's crane VUG 175 Royal Blue's HDV 638E GCM 152E & FDB 334C RCM 493 RMA 435V RMA 435V Creams Coaches pair of PJC 630S & TCC2T Tom Buckley's pair of AEC Matadors - WFXxxx & WFX274 SFM 304M LFM 731

Published in My Favourite Picture Vault

]]> Sun May 13 2007 Betton Grange's "Steel, Steam & Stars" Gala http://brianjones6885.photoblog.co.uk/c1265217.html These pictures were taken during the three days of the gala to raise funds for the building of the new "Grange" loco - 6880 'Betton Grange' at The Llangollen Railway Friday 20 April 2007: These pictures were taken during the three days of the gala to raise funds for the building of the new "Grange" loco - 6880 'Betton Grange' at The Llangollen Railway

5643 on the freight train duty 9466 at Carrog 9466 pulls into Carrog station 5224 running through Carrog station after being watered beyond the road bridge 5224 running round at Carrog 5224 runs round to join its train in platform 1 at Carrog after watering beyond the roadbridge in Carrog 6430 + 167 insight of Carrog station 6430 propells autocoach 167 into Carrog station 6430 + autocoach 167 at Carrog 1450 + 178 approach Carrog Station 1450 + 178 approach Carrog Station 1450 brings autocoach 178 into Carrog station 1450 + autocoach at Carrog 1450 + autocoach 178 at Carrog Autocoach 178 at Carrog Inside of beautiful restored autocoach 178 4160 arrives at Carrog station 5643 at Llangollen 5643 ready to depart Llangollen for Carrog 5643 departs Llangollen carrying a 5643 departs Llangollen 7822 3802 backs into Llangollen station to pick up its train Adirty3802 is ready to depart for Carrog 78019 arrives at Llangollen from Carrog Nameplate and crest plus photographers at Llangollen 34081 backs onto its train at Llangollen 34081 ready to depart Llangollen for Carrog 3802 and 34081 at Carrog A photo oportunity for 34081 at Carrog Autocoach 167 + 6430 + autocoach 178 approach Carrog from Llangollen The scale models at Carrog (1) Mathew's picture of the token handover at Carrog as the train pulls into the station Some of the scale models at Carrog (2) Some of the scale models at Carrog (3) 4160 runs round its train ready to return to Llangollen 6430 + autocoach 167 at Carrog 7822 Some of the scale models atCarrog (4) autocoach fitted 3802? A view inside the footplate of 3802 3802 shunting the autocoach at Llangollen station Excuse me but I'm trying to take a picture. Caught in the throng getting off the train being pulled by 34081 into Carrog. Caught taking pics again - bet this doesn't last long in the collection, lol 34081 at Carrog 34081 at Carrog in one of the quieter moments 34081 at Carrog station 92 Squadron Nameplate and crest 5224, carrying the 34081 runs round its train before returning to Llangollen

Published in My Favourite Picture Vault

]]> Fri Apr 20 2007 Green Express weekend http://brianjones6885.photoblog.co.uk/c1258653.html Taken during a sunny weekend while chaseing The Green Express stock Friday 13 April 2007: Taken during a sunny weekend while chaseing The Green Express stock

One good wayof spotting trains but a bit draughty! 158838 departing Abergele towards Rhyl 175 001 departs Abergele for Llandudno Junction 47839 47839 D1916 on rear of train pulled by 47839 passing through Abergele 175 008 approaching Conwy bridge 175 008 climbing towards Conwy. 175 011 outside Llanfairfechan heading for Llandudno Junction 175 010 on the approach to Llanfairfechan The ecs movement of 47854 on The London bound Pendolino (57301 57301 57301 - nameplate 57301 D1648 - D1648/47851 47 851 - 47854 at the buffer stops in Holyhead 47854 at Holyhead station The Stena Line's HSS loading at Holyhead before heading for Dublin

Published in My Favourite Picture Vault

]]> Fri Apr 13 2007 Llangollen Diesel Gala - 17th March, 2007 http://brianjones6885.photoblog.co.uk/c1235233.html Llangollen Diesel Gala - 17th March, 2007 Tuesday 20 March 2007: Llangollen Diesel Gala - 17th March, 2007

37240 top and tailed with 37901 37240 (L) and 37901 37901 at Carrog Steve Jones gets ready to depart for Llangollen with 37901 37901 departs for Llangollen. Note the signalling is now being used. 37901 departs Carrog 37240 waits for its next turn at Carrog the 109 and 104units approach Carrog The DMUs pass the waiting 37240 when entering Carrog station The Wickham unit 104 unit Carrog box now occupied and in use at last 37240 with 46010 46010 enters Carrog station Fences and station signs have their uses on a blustery day to keep the camera steady. I wonder how long this will stay on before I'm told to 37240 waiting for the off at Carrog 46010 and 37240 at Carrog 46010 at rest before its next turn D8142 between turns at Carrog Class 20 - D8142 at Carrog D8142 rounds the curve on the approach to Glyndyfrdwy from Carrog The DMUs pass D8124 at Glyndyfrdwy station D8124 at Glyndyfrdwy station Class 47 - D1566 D1566 nears Glyndyfrdwy station D1566enters Glyndyfrdwy station D1566 passes 37901 as it enters Carrog station 37901 backs onto its train to return to Llangollen Some of the headboards used during the Gala, these on 37901 37901 after it was personalised for Steve Jones! D1566 37901 & D1566 at Carrog The Headboard carried by D1566 D1566 and 37901 at Carrog D1566 rests at Carrog D1566 37240 approaches Carrog 37240 passes D1566 at Carrog with the signalman waiting for the token 37240 & D1566 37240 D1566 and train for Llangollen 37240 poses with D1566 at Carrog before it leaves for Llangollen 37240 & D1566 37240

Published in My Favourite Picture Vault

]]> Tue Mar 20 2007 North West Wales Scenery http://brianjones6885.photoblog.co.uk/c1136679.html North West Wales Scenery Monday 13 November 2006: North West Wales Scenery

Published in My Favourite Picture Vault

]]> Mon Nov 13 2006 An Afternoon out on Chester and Crewe Stations http://brianjones6885.photoblog.co.uk/c946216.html A pleasant couple of hours spent on the way up to Bury for the steam gala Wednesday 3 May 2006: A pleasant couple of hours spent on the way up to Bury for the steam gala

Merseyrail 508128 at Chester 175 003 with some of the damage to the roof visible after More damage visible to 175 003 at Chester 175 003 The nameplate of 175 003 Track maintenance vehicle No. DR77321 in the loop at Chester 158 848 on the Chester - Crewe shuttle, prior to boarding it. 66621 brings the Penmaenmawr ballast train into the loop at Chester. We saw this being loaded before leaving. 67022 waiting for the road at Crewe with a train of tank wagons 67022 and 390 039 Central Trains liveried 170 517 The Penmaenmawr ballast train follows us from Chester - 66621 Arriva liveried 153361 Police liveried Class 47 - 47829 350 130 Class 92 - 92030 350 123 with 170 512 92 005 Virgin Thunderbird 57315 170512 passes 350 123 on its way out of the bay platform at Crewe 153 327 loads up ready to depart for Chester on the Crewe - Chester shuttle Class 20s - 20307 & 20314 use the avoiding line through Crewe station 158827 stands at Platform 9 after arriving from Chester with the shuttle 350 103 approaches Crewe station from Liverpool A view of 2 Pendolinos through a

Published in My Favourite Picture Vault

]]> Wed May 3 2006 Llangollen Diesel Gala, 11th March, 2006 http://brianjones6885.photoblog.co.uk/c891007.html All pictures were taken at either Carrog or Glyndyfrdwy Tuesday 14 March 2006: All pictures were taken at either Carrog or Glyndyfrdwy

37240 & 37901 'Mirrlees Pioneer' bring the 11.00 ex Llangollen train into Carrog The two 37s stand with the newly arrived train from Llangollen at Carrog. 37901 runs round its coaches at Carrog ready to depart for Llangollen. 37901 runs back in to couple up to its coaches at Carrog The two class 37s at Carrog 37901 at the head of its train for Llangollen 37901 'Mirrlees Pioneer' has a lot of admirers as it departs Carrog for Llangollen 37901 and its train approaches Glyndwr's Mount. 37240 waits in platform 2 for its next turn of duty The 4 car DMU set rolls into platform 1 at Carrog The DMU set departs Carrog and passes 37240 in platform 2 37240 at Carrog Class 03 - 03 162, outstationed at Carrog, stands in the sideings ready for use. 46 010 on the approach to Carrog Class 46 'Peak' - 46 010, with the 2nd man leaning out of the cab ready to hand over the token at the ground frame. 46010 passes 37240 on its entry into Carrog station 'Who said Steam Galas have all the smoke!' 37240 leaves platform 2 to run round the train 46 010 has just brought into Carrog. 37240 approaches its coaches at Carrog 37240 get coupled to its coaches 37240 makes a smokey departure from Carrog for Llangollen 46010 at rest in Carrog ready for its next turn. D8142 on the approach to Carrog station Class 20 - D8142 approaches Carrog station D8142 passes 46010 in Carrog station 37901 'Mirrlees Pioneer' runs into Glyndyfrdwy station 46010 enters Glyndyfrdwy from Carrog 37901 departs Glyndyfrdwy for Carrog 46010 waits for departure at Glyndyfrdwy. 46010 passes Glyn box on its return to Llangollen The DMU set on the curve approaching Glyndyfrdwy The DMU set and D8142 and its train at Glyndyfrdwy D8142 at Glyndyfrdwy D8142 departs Glyndyfrdwy for Llangollen D1566 runs into Glyndyfrdwy station D1566 and its train wait for the DMU set to arrive in Glyndyfrdwy station The two trains wait in the station for their respective departures D1566 departs Glyndyfrdwy for Carrog The two different ends of Class 47 - D1566 (1) The two different ends of Class 47 - D1566 (2) 37240 brings its train into Carrog station 37240 passes the waiting D1566 at Carrog D1566 approaches its train after running round the coaches brought in by 37240 37240 & D1566 at Carrog Class 47 - D1566 at the head of its train ready to depart for Llangollen D1566 leaves Carrog for Llangollen D1566 on the approach to Glyndwr's Mount 37240 at rest in Carrog

Published in My Favourite Picture Vault

]]> Tue Mar 14 2006 Thomas The Tank Collection http://brianjones6885.photoblog.co.uk/c745551.html A collection of photos taken at the Thomas events at various locations, mainly Llangollen. Monday 31 October 2005: A collection of photos taken at the Thomas events at various locations, mainly Llangollen.

No.8 D199 passes nonstop through Berwyn station The tractor The Fat Controller The station name board The Sodor Milk tanker The Sodor fuel tanker The Sodor Sugar tanker Sodor station by the fast flowing River Dee Some entertainment on the platform at Sodor - 25/02/06 The Fat Controller chats with a passenger on the station - 25/02/06 The policeman and the Fat Controller watch the crossing while The Fat Controller is told about The fireman and staff get help from admirers to pull him back to where he was giving brake van rides from. - 25/02/06

Published in My Favourite Picture Vault

]]> Mon Oct 31 2005 The Great Gathering, Crewe Open Day http://brianjones6885.photoblog.co.uk/c731791.html A get together of mainly Crewe built locos - steam and modern traction, plus a few interlopers from other works! Wednesday 19 October 2005: A get together of mainly Crewe built locos - steam and modern traction, plus a few interlopers from other works!

The Ffestiniog Railway's K1 Garrett on it's own piece of narrow guage track with Palmerston 34067 46203 One view of 4472 5972 LNER B1 61264 46441 on display in the secondry lineup WCRC's 8F - 48151 5690 Stanier mogul 42868 from the SVR LNER A4 60009 Class 85 - 85 101 in the modern traction line up An unusual picture of a sight not often seen, Dave Williams at a TEA bar, he's normally found close to an alcoholic bar. D2073 pushes D832 Some of the diesels on show Inter City liveried class 47 - 47826 The The main lineup:- 71000 7822 Freightliner class 47 - 47150 stands on the transverser 43062 Network Rail track inspection HST power car Frieghtliner class 66 - 66951 after just coming off the transverser. Western D1023 & Class 31 - 31 108 stand outside the Erecting shop 40 145 & 45 112 Fragonset class 31 - 31602 class 47 - 47 815 FM Rail's class 47 - 47 832 The Scammel Scarab 3 wheeler, the workhorse of the goods deliveries. Some of the display of old cars at the Open day There were other things to keep the younger ones happy as well as the locos The Gallopers, another ride in the small fun fair that people enjoyed. Another ride at the fair for the kids to go on and enjoy! 89 001 - nicknamed the badger R & R for some of the visitors to the show. 7822 4953 45305

Published in My Favourite Picture Vault

]]> Wed Oct 19 2005