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]]> Tue Mar 9 2010 Cardiff Airport (flight collection archive) http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1823266.html Another selection from the 'Flight Collection'work. This selection highlights are a airside visit which enabled me to get some shots on board an 757 and in the cockpit, in fact thats where we start and also the ATCT where i was allowed to photograph the controllers at work. Subsequently one shot has featured in an ATC's magazine. All these shots are again scanned at home on my flat bed and are all 6 x 4.5 slides. Commercial prints/ usage of the original slides are available at request. Terms and conditions apply Tuesday 9 March 2010: Another selection from the 'Flight Collection'work. This selection highlights are a airside visit which enabled me to get some shots on board an 757 and in the cockpit, in fact thats where we start and also the ATCT where i was allowed to photograph the controllers at work. Subsequently one shot has featured in an ATC's magazine. All these shots are again scanned at home on my flat bed and are all 6 x 4.5 slides. Commercial prints/ usage of the original slides are available at request. Terms and conditions apply

Interior of a 757 being readied for the next flight Cockpit of a 757 switches and display, and power handles Centre consul, dials switches and instuments BA Jet stream on the pad Readying a KLM F50 for its feeder flight back to Schipol Readying a KLM F50 for its feeder flight back to Schipol Readying a KLM F50 for its feeder flight back to Schipol BA Jet stream JMC 757 JMC 757 Airtours being towed past the main terminal viweing gallery Air Wales Dornier 228 Airside looking up at the ATC. ( the bag on the convayor belt is my rucksak with all my kit in it not something that has been forgotten) Two ATC's at work in the tower ATC at work Taking 5 minutes at her work station the airfield field of vision out of the ATCT The stands and air bridges as viewed from the ATC Concentration equipment on the desks instructions and radio radar screen

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]]> Tue Mar 9 2010 Another wet evening out for the EMRPS with 37152 & 47635, at Peak rails Darley Dale Station Derbyshire http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1819940.html We will have to stop meeting like this, either that pay a premium rate for some dry weather..... no really although this was a damp shoot with the quality of the subject matter, railfreight grey 37152, and blue 47635 the weather did not dampen our enthusiasum, congrats must go again to Jason and the team for organising and running yet another great shoot. Saturday 27 February 2010: We will have to stop meeting like this, either that pay a premium rate for some dry weather..... no really although this was a damp shoot with the quality of the subject matter, railfreight grey 37152, and blue 47635 the weather did not dampen our enthusiasum, congrats must go again to Jason and the team for organising and running yet another great shoot.

37152 shot through the level crossing gates 37152 Southbound in the station 37152 Trackside shot facing south 37152 Focusing on the level crossing gate lamp a soft focused 37152 at darley Dale This time focusing on the lamp creates another effect, this time with 47635 in the station Back to the soft focus shot 47635 in the station another attempt at something different, 47635 in the station Portrait of 47635 Waiting for the road south 47635 Again an attempt at something different, back lit shot of 37152 now in the north bound platform (2) Portrait of 37152 in the northbound platform trackside shot of 37152.

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]]> Sat Feb 27 2010 Vulcan Scramble http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1816786.html there are times when you wish you had more, this is the only half deccent shot i've got of an air worthy Vulcan, taken at the 1990 RNAS Coulrose air display from the car park / viewing area, and scanned at home. Saturday 20 February 2010: there are times when you wish you had more, this is the only half deccent shot i've got of an air worthy Vulcan, taken at the 1990 RNAS Coulrose air display from the car park / viewing area, and scanned at home.

Vulcan Scramble

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]]> Sat Feb 20 2010 London Heathrow Arrivals (Flight Collection archive) and some miscellaneous shots http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1815872.html Yet more digitised 35mm & 6 x 4-5 mm slides from the work once on file with the flight collection. All the original slides showen here are available for commercial prints / useage please contact me for futher details. Terms and conditions apply. Wednesday 17 February 2010: Yet more digitised 35mm & 6 x 4-5 mm slides from the work once on file with the flight collection. All the original slides showen here are available for commercial prints / useage please contact me for futher details. Terms and conditions apply.

Syraianair 747 SP YK-AHB Icelandair 757 Varig MD11 BA 777 G-VIIE Pulkovo Aviation TU 154 '86788' Varig MD11 DC 10 AP-PPF El AL 747 (SCD) frieghter 4X-AXU TAP ( Air Portugal) A320 CS-TMK Quatar A330 A7-ACB Virgin Atlantic A340-600 G-VMER B A 767 G- BNWZ Quantas 747-400 VH OJF Gulf Air A340 Ghana Airlines DC-10 (G-ANB Arty shot of a Swiss air A330 HB-IQD arriving over hatton Cross. BA 747-400 G-BNLI Swiss Air A 319 HB- IPV Air India 747-400 BA 747-400 BA 747 G-BNLI Iberia A321 EC IGK Turkish 737-800TC-JFJ Air canada A330 C-GHKX A BA 747 holds traffic up at the maintainence unit A Cathay pacific 747-400 HB-HUF recieves some attention at he BMI hanger This south african 747-400 ZS-SAT had more or less taken up residence here by the traffic lights ajacent to the BA hangers This south african 747-400 ZS-SAT had more or less taken up residence here by the traffic lights ajacent to the BA hangers Polish LOT 737 SP-LKB BA 747-400 Tyrolean F70 OE-LFH Olympic A300-600 SX-BEM Royal Air Moroc 757 Virgin A340-600 JAL 747-400 JA-8906 Malyasian 747-400 9M-MPO An Air Canada and Ghanian DC10 on the stands Virgin A3400-600 Air Jamaca A340 6Y-JMM Royal Jordanian A230 BA747 in the maintainence unit at Heathrow A car park view from a long time ago.

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]]> Wed Feb 17 2010 Concorde of final approach into London Hearthrow. (flight collection scans) http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1813428.html Eight shots of this BRITISH engineering icon . Wednesday 10 February 2010: Eight shots of this BRITISH engineering icon .

Alpha Charlie arriving by the Nissan Huts AE arriving from the windsor direction, shot taken from Poyle ind est AE arriving from the windsor direction, shot taken from Poyle ind est Do you rember the weekend a few years ago when temps at heathrow exeeded 100 degrees f, well this shot was taken on the sunday evening of that weekend, this is the evening New York flight departing about 11/2 late over the nissan huts Do you rember the weekend a few years ago when temps at heathrow exeeded 100 degrees f, well this shot was taken on the sunday evening of that weekend, this is the evening New York flight departing about 11/2 late over the nissan huts AE arriving from the windsor direction, shot taken from Poyle ind est Shot on my old Mamiya 6 x 4.5 camera Alpha charlie passes me at the Nissan huts just prior to touch down Shot on my old Mamiya 6 x 4.5 camera Alpha charlie passes me at the Nissan huts just prior to touch down

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]]> Wed Feb 10 2010 Flight Collection work from Portland air sea rescue, Exeter airport and Penzance Heli port http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1813289.html Here are some shotsof the air sea rescue helicopter at Portland, at what used to be a very busy naval air station, Exeter airport, where i was allowed airside and loook around the maintainance hangers I was also allowed on board a Spannair A320, and also at Penzance I was allowed on board the helicopter prior to passengers boarding. If you want commertial prints, useage please contact me for loan of the the original transparency. Terms and conditions apply Tuesday 9 February 2010: Here are some shotsof the air sea rescue helicopter at Portland, at what used to be a very busy naval air station, Exeter airport, where i was allowed airside and loook around the maintainance hangers I was also allowed on board a Spannair A320, and also at Penzance I was allowed on board the helicopter prior to passengers boarding. If you want commertial prints, useage please contact me for loan of the the original transparency. Terms and conditions apply

Portland Air sea rescue Helicopter. The Sikoprsky S-61N Air sea rescue helicopter at Portland The Sikoprsky S-61N Air sea rescue helicopter at Portland A penzance arrival from the scilily isles G-BCEB arrives back at Penzance from the scilily isles Sikorsky 61 G-BCEB on a Penzance of Scilily service Sikorsky 61 G-BCEB on a penzance-Isles of Scilily service Sikorsky 61 G-BCEB Stored SAS ATR 70 at Exeter, Jan 03 Stored SAS ATR 70 at Exeter, Jan 03 Refuelling a spannair A320 at Exeter Ground services surround a recently arrived Spannair A 320 A Citation 525 rolling up to the trminal having just arrived at Exeter panair A 320 Stored BA Bae 146's at Exeter befor the fence went up. Note the aircraft have had there engines removed. Staff unload the Citation Stored BA Bae 146's at Exeter befor the fence went up. Note the aircraft have had there engines removed. This gentleman wanted copies of this shot ( which i duely sent) as at the time the vacum was unique as in it was mounted on his back. a 146 engine Cockpit of the Spanair A320 Cockpit of the Spanair A320 JEA Shorts 360 Air Arrean Shorts 360 Empting the toilets A shorts 360 in the maintainence hangers Bae 146 engine Maintainence unit atExeter, with a Bae 146 in the hanger Cockpit of Sikorsky 61 G-BCEB at Penzance Cockpit of Sikorsky 61 G-BCEB at Penzance Sikorsky 61 G-BCEB at Penzance

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]]> Tue Feb 9 2010 Some more from my 'Flight Collection' film archive, a visit to a naval flying display at Shuttleworth, nr Bedford http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1811588.html What a fabulous sunday afternoon this was, unfortunatly the date is not recorded, but it was in my pre digital days, where i used both a Minolta 35mm film camera and a Maymia 6 x 4.5 film camera to capture these shots. they have been scanned at home on my flat bed scanner. Commercial prints can be taken from the original transparency, please contact me for details and loan. Conditions will apply. Friday 5 February 2010: What a fabulous sunday afternoon this was, unfortunatly the date is not recorded, but it was in my pre digital days, where i used both a Minolta 35mm film camera and a Maymia 6 x 4.5 film camera to capture these shots. they have been scanned at home on my flat bed scanner. Commercial prints can be taken from the original transparency, please contact me for details and loan. Conditions will apply.

Haker Nimrod RCAF DH Chipmonk Hurricane 1918 Avro 504K Persival Proverst Sopwith Camel Hawker Nimrod ground crew reading the sea spit Sea Spitfire Readying the Hurricane for a display 1936 Hornet Moth Replica of a 1932 Hawker fury Hawker Nimrod Hawker signit Gloster Gladiater being readied for its display 1916 Sopwith tri plane 1916 Sopwith Pup 1916 Sopwith Pup in flight 1916 Sopwith tri-plane RCAF DH Chipmonk trainer 1928 DH 60 moth DH 60 Moth of 1925 1931 Desouter Boeing stearman 1909 Bleriot type Sea spitfire being readied for display Submarine Spitfire Gloster Gladiater Sea Spitfire The Lysander Avro 504K Sopwith Pup 1932 Percival P.6 Mew Gull Sopwith Tri-plane The Lysander Sea Spitfire Persival Proverst Hawker Nimrod Parnal ELF II 1931 Avro Tutor 1929 Hawker Tomtit Hawker Nimrod Hawker Nimrod 1925 DH Moth Avro Tutor (1931) & Bottem, Hawker Nimrod

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]]> Fri Feb 5 2010 31:206 @ Rushton Historical Tspt museum Northamptonshire http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1810714.html The first venture out for the EMRPS of 2010, this charter was rearranged due to the extreemly cold weather we experianced at the beggining of Jan 10. Many many thanks to the museum for providing a warm mess room and the hot coffee as it was still very cold . Our subject for this evenings shoot was railfreight grey liveried 31:206 on a rake of engineers waggons and also a small TPO set. I found this charter 'challenging' to say the least due to , and some reason I can't fathom out, my Sony struggled with the exposures, mayde it was the mix of ambient light and our tungsted lights, but I owe alot to photoshop!! just hope it does not spoil your visit. Saturday 30 January 2010: The first venture out for the EMRPS of 2010, this charter was rearranged due to the extreemly cold weather we experianced at the beggining of Jan 10. Many many thanks to the museum for providing a warm mess room and the hot coffee as it was still very cold . Our subject for this evenings shoot was railfreight grey liveried 31:206 on a rake of engineers waggons and also a small TPO set. I found this charter 'challenging' to say the least due to , and some reason I can't fathom out, my Sony struggled with the exposures, mayde it was the mix of ambient light and our tungsted lights, but I owe alot to photoshop!! just hope it does not spoil your visit.

Rushton station The station box Our subject for the evening, 31:206 31206 with the engineers train 31206 with the engineers train 31206 with the engineers train 31:206 31206 with the engineers train thanks to Jase for the heads up on this cameo, just needed my 17-35mm as there is an original gas light above mt head that would not fit into frame with the 28mm lens i was usuing. thanks to Jase for the heads up on this cameo, just needed my 17-35mm as there is an original gas light above mt head that would not fit into frame with the 28mm lens i was usuing. 31:205 with the TPO set in the station 31206 31206 31:206 in the station with the TPO 31:206 in the station with the TPO 31:206 in the station with the TPO 31;206 with the ralfreight liveried van closes behind the loco at the box 31;206 with the ralfreight liveried van closes behind the loco at the box 31;206 with the ralfreight liveried van closes behind the loco at the box

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]]> Sat Jan 30 2010 A few from Stanstead & Luton airports http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1797696.html The flight collection where short on 'exterior' shots of both Stanstead and Luton, so having no work with the trucking agency I jumped in the car and went down to both airports. I have taken out all the work that I feel would not interest many of you and have just published the aircrat shots. In this collection there is a mixture of both scanned 35mm and 6x4.5 slides. If you want to make commercail prints please contact me and the original slide can be made available. Terms and conditions apply. Wednesday 30 December 2009: The flight collection where short on 'exterior' shots of both Stanstead and Luton, so having no work with the trucking agency I jumped in the car and went down to both airports. I have taken out all the work that I feel would not interest many of you and have just published the aircrat shots. In this collection there is a mixture of both scanned 35mm and 6x4.5 slides. If you want to make commercail prints please contact me and the original slide can be made available. Terms and conditions apply.

A 'GO'737 'Free to go' does just that and accelorates down the runway. An unidentified Emirates 747 Cougar Cargo 727 G-BPND Fed Ex MD11 taxing in after arrivial Fed Ex MD11 taxing in after arrivial BJ, 737-700 VP-BFE Amn old Tristar, looks like its used for some form of training Ryanair 737 in special Jaguar livery, would appreciate correct reg please. Harrods helicopter G-HARH. This Sikorsky S76 was deregistered from the Uk register on 28-11-05 BJ, 737-700 VP-BFE Buzz BeE 146 Go's 737 g-IGOS 'Click +go climbing out An unidentified Emirates 747 BJ, 737-700 VP-BFE The buisness jet park with citations in promenance Buzz 737 G-BZZA climing out Fed EX MD11 touching down citation IV (6 x 4.5) Cheating with this shot, a sunset filter was used over a mamiya lens of this evening Easy 737 taxing out at Luton(6 X 4.5) TNT's A300-600 OO-TZD (6 x 4.5) An easy 737 taxing in at Luton(6 x 4.5) An easy 737 taxing in at Luton(6 x 4.5) sunset filter used An out bound est 737 at Luton(6 x 4.5mm + sunset filter) Titan ATR 72 Manx HS 748 departing Luton A easy 737 taxing out for departure at Luton Bae 125 CS-DNJ departing Luton Bae 125 CS-DNJ departing Luton

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]]> Wed Dec 30 2009 Some more Flight Collection work,this time featuring Birmingham airport http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1796655.html Just a small selection of shots in this collection, but it contains one of my best paying shots, the Emirates A330 arriving in bad weather and also some night shots, of aircraft on the stands. If you require commercial standard prints please ask me to make the original slide available. Terms and conditions apply. Sunday 27 December 2009: Just a small selection of shots in this collection, but it contains one of my best paying shots, the Emirates A330 arriving in bad weather and also some night shots, of aircraft on the stands. If you require commercial standard prints please ask me to make the original slide available. Terms and conditions apply.

The newly opened ( when photographed) mono rail linking the passenger terminal with Birmingham Int railway station The newly opened ( when photographed) mono rail linking the passenger terminal with Birmingham Int railway station The newly opened ( when photographed) mono rail linking the passenger terminal with Birmingham Int railway station An Emiriates A330 talking off in bad weather Taken from the airports spectator viewing gallery, an Emirates A330 taxi's to its stand. A night time shot of a BA, EMB 145 on a stand A CRJ in BA colours being pushed back An unidentified BA airbus OO-OJP a Brussels airlines BaE 146 awaits the morning A CRJ in BA colours awaits the morning A Brit European Dash 8 climbing out This is my best selling shot, taken because the library had to many 'bright, sunny, spotters shots' out i went and parked up on the roof ( Car hire returns) and got soaked but it was worth it when you can bag shots like this. It was used in an article about instrament flying and bad weather in 'Flight International.' A brit european 146 Same A330 from the best selling stable A Luftahansa 737 taking off in the rain

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]]> Sun Dec 27 2009 East Midlands Airport, Castle Donnington Leicestershire, scanned 35mm and 6 x 4.5 archive once on file with the 'Flight Collection' photographic library. http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1795555.html Here are some more scans of archive material that was once submitted to the 'Flight Collection' The slides date from the late 90's to when I went digital about 6 yrs ago. If you are a commercial viewer the original slides can be sent out for top quality printing, please contact me for details. Thursday 24 December 2009: Here are some more scans of archive material that was once submitted to the 'Flight Collection' The slides date from the late 90's to when I went digital about 6 yrs ago. If you are a commercial viewer the original slides can be sent out for top quality printing, please contact me for details.

UPS B767 N716 UP A UPS 757 being turned round Chartered in for the season this xcanadian registered airbus C-GTOK from skyservices eases out aircraft around the world Unloading a TNT flifgt An UPS 727 OY-UPM Cronus Agean 737 arriving on runway 27 SX-BGI Beechcraft 1900 D -ICKM one of UPS many night time visiters DHL 727 EI-HJV Channel Express Fokker 27 'friendship'approaching runway 27 G-CEXG A TNT A300 being loaded/ unloaded A UPS 767 just arrived on runnway 09 A summer evening arrival for this UPS 727 Scandic A300 G-SWJW taking off from runway 27 Scandic A300 G-SWJW taking off from runway 27 DAS DC10 and Gemini MD11 (F) Chartered in for the season this xcanadian registered airbus C-GTOK from skyservices eases out aircraft around the world Air Atlanta 747-200 TF ATD was chartered i believe to help relieve the problems caused by air traffic controllers strike in france and stranded brits in spain Brit Mid 737 G-BVKC An UPS 757 at night on its stand A beast an Antonov desisn Bureau Ant 124 UR-82072 Gulf Stream 4 VP-BKH A Kalitta lump N_??? A go 737 on the stand at the pasenger terminal Air Tours (1st Choice A321G-OOAI approaching runway 09 Again a return to my first ever aviation shoot kindly allowed by the press office at EMA (pre 09-11-01) on behalf on the 'Flight Collection' A late summer evening arrival for this Lufthansa cargo MD11(F) DAS DC-10 (F) -- JOE UPS 767 arrived on 09 in , what was then te companies new livery Another from that very first aviation shoot A departing DHL 757 in old livery , shot taken from Dieselworth Lane Monarch A320 A visiting Airtours A330 on the circuit doing circuits and bumps , trainging. Night time work at the UP stand Who will ever forget this South African 747-400 being displayed over Donnington Pk for the RR 100 bithday celebrations, I was amazed at the grace and power of the aircraft, and also the display pilot had flown in to Heathrow from SA, that morning and then flew directto EMA to strut his stuff. EAL 747 making a landing on 09 This shot goes way back , a Brit Midland HS 748 is being pushed back An Airtours A320 being turned round. This was my first foray into the world of avaition and i knew nothing about aircraft at all, except they flew! Go's G-IGOP 'away we go' Go's G-IGOR 'off you go' Go's 'go wild' Photographed from Dieselworth Lane this visiting Cessna ? Cessna 550 Citation II EC GOY A Brittania 767 taking of from 09 Blue bird Cargo 737 Tf - BBC Scandic Airbus 300 G-SWTW taking opff from runway 27 Day stopper, United Parcel's B727 OY VDM Airtours A33 making a landing on 09 Preparing for a 09 departure to Palma , this baby 737 took me to Palma to photograph the airport. DHL B727 EC-HAH

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]]> Thu Dec 24 2009 EMRPS Night shoot at Swannick, featuring, 20:048, 25:321 D182, 45's:108 & 133, 47:401 and D1048 Western Lady. http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1792419.html On saturday 12-12-09 the EMRPS held a night shoot at Swannick at the Midland Railway Centre. The ain of the evening was to recreate shed scenes from the Midland & Western re3gions from those era's. Using the centre'sresident diesel fleet, i think you will see we did a grand job of just that, onlt a incident beond our controll stopped us from geting the final shot , that was the Western by the box, hopefuly this will be put right soon. Saturday 12 December 2009: On saturday 12-12-09 the EMRPS held a night shoot at Swannick at the Midland Railway Centre. The ain of the evening was to recreate shed scenes from the Midland & Western re3gions from those era's. Using the centre'sresident diesel fleet, i think you will see we did a grand job of just that, onlt a incident beond our controll stopped us from geting the final shot , that was the Western by the box, hopefuly this will be put right soon.

L - R 47:401 & 25:321 25:321 25:321 25:321 L _ R 47:401 45:108 & 25:321 25:321 25:321 D182 outside swannick Jct box ( ex MR box at Kettering) D182 outside swannick Jct box ( ex MR box at Kettering) D182 outside swannick Jct box ( ex MR box at Kettering) D182 outside swannick Jct box ( ex MR box at Kettering) D182 outside swannick Jct box ( ex MR box at Kettering) D182 outside swannick Jct box ( ex MR box at Kettering) D182 outside swannick Jct box ( ex MR box at Kettering) L--R 54:133 D1048 western Lady & 25:321 Western Lady with 25:321 Western Lady with 25:321 Western Lady Western Lady Western Lady 45:133, Western Lady & 25:321 Western Lady (D1048) 45:133 western lady and 45:133 Western Lady & 25:321 Western Lady & 25:321 45:133 & Western lady 45:133 & Western Lady Western Lady & 25:321 25:321 Western Lady 47:401 outside Swannick jct box ( ex MR box from Kettering) 47:401 outside Swannick jct box ( ex MR box from Kettering) 47:401 outside Swannick jct box ( ex MR box from Kettering) 47:401 outside Swannick jct box ( ex MR box from Kettering) 47:401 outside Swannick jct box ( ex MR box from Kettering) 47:401 outside Swannick jct box ( ex MR box from Kettering) 47:401 outside Swannick jct box ( ex MR box from Kettering) The ex Midland railway sidnal box formally sited at Kettering on the midland mainline , now preserved as Swannick Jct, and controlls the complex of trackwork that is Swannick Jct 47:401 outside Swannick jct box ( ex MR box from Kettering) 47:401 outside Swannick jct box ( ex MR box from Kettering) L-- R 20:048, (rear) 45:133, and 25:321 20:048, 45:133 & 25:321 45;133 & 25:321 45:133 45:133 20:048 & 45:133 45:133 & 25;321 45:133 45: 108

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]]> Sat Dec 12 2009 MainLine Odds and Sods http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1784460.html Just like the same galleries in both steam and preserved diesels this collection is for the miscellaneous shots we all collect, the one offs, just as we where passing this turned up sort of shot. Monday 23 November 2009: Just like the same galleries in both steam and preserved diesels this collection is for the miscellaneous shots we all collect, the one offs, just as we where passing this turned up sort of shot.

150:209 with a Penzance-Plymouth working at Saltash on Tuesday 17-11-09 150:209 with a Penzance-Plymouth working at Saltash on Tuesday 17-11-09 150:209 with a Penzance-Plymouth working at Saltash on Tuesday 17-11-09 153:368 on a Newquay service at Par on Thursday 19-11-09 153:368 on a Newquay service at Par on Thursday 19-11-09

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]]> Mon Nov 23 2009 3 Locations from the Settle-Carlisle line, Blea moor, Dent & Garsdale http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1774095.html This was my last day with Jim Greg and Steve. We'd travelled up the previous day after loosing the light at Barnetby and had pre booked the Ribblehead station Inn, getting there first led me to grabbing the rooom with a view .....sraight over the viaduct. Next morning was overcast but it did not rain, a small mercy. Who ever said the S & C was quite for freight needs to come and sit line side again, although not quite hellish busy it ticks over very nicely with ample time to move between locations and still catch the varied traffic. The motive power was exclusivly green and red 66, but i'm still kicking my self for not having a camera handy when the DRS weedkiller train came over the viaduct shortly after I arrived. Wednesday 21 October 2009: This was my last day with Jim Greg and Steve. We'd travelled up the previous day after loosing the light at Barnetby and had pre booked the Ribblehead station Inn, getting there first led me to grabbing the rooom with a view .....sraight over the viaduct. Next morning was overcast but it did not rain, a small mercy. Who ever said the S & C was quite for freight needs to come and sit line side again, although not quite hellish busy it ticks over very nicely with ample time to move between locations and still catch the varied traffic. The motive power was exclusivly green and red 66, but i'm still kicking my self for not having a camera handy when the DRS weedkiller train came over the viaduct shortly after I arrived.

At Garsdale there was a small branch line that ran through the dale. At Hawes a section of track has been laid and the station buildings re-used with a train posed in the platform The mystery tank at Hawes now identifdied as Hams Hall no12 (RS & H works no 7845) cosmeticaloly restored at the GcR (n). The following info has been recieved.The relavance of the loco no 67345 is as follows, 67345 was a regular performer on the ex NEr branch from Northallerton to Leyburn and in fact hauled the last train on that section of the line on 25-04-54, hauling a round trip. I am indebted to David Parry for the email. At Garsdale there was a small branch line that ran through the dale. At Hawes a section of track has been laid and the station buildings re-used with a train posed. Typical Ribblehead weather Class 158 super sprinters form the majority of the passenger services. this service seen just leaving the viaduct and heading north to Blea Moor and Carlisle. Blea moor home signal (south) A 158super sprinter heading north of the viaduct with Ingleborough shrouded in mist behind it Blea Moor. 66006 approaching a signal stop to allow an on coming sprinter to clear the section before proceeding south over the viaduct 66006 approaching a signal stop to allow an on coming sprinter to clear the section before proceeding south over the viaduct Blea Moor tunnel is in the back ground A 158 sprinter at Blea Moor A 158 sprinter at Blea Moor The passenger train passes the freight now allowing 66006 to proceed south over the viaduct Coal seems to be a major comodaty carried on the line, here Freightliners 66:614 heads north through Blea Moor with emties presumably returning to the Ayreshire coal fields. Coal seems to be a major comodaty carried on the line, here Freightliners 66:614 heads north through Blea Moor with emties presumably returning to the Ayreshire coal fields. Coal seems to be a major comodaty carried on the line, here Freightliners 66:614 heads north through Blea Moor with emties presumably returning to the Ayreshire coal fields. 66047 approaching Blea Moor box from the north A 158 sprinter heading north between Ribblehead and Blea moor. All these shots where taken from public footpaths. A 158 sprinter heading north between Ribblehead and Blea moor. All these shots where taken from public footpaths Ribblehead viaduct viewed looking south A on your back view of the top of one of the arches, camera was place on the floor on its back , self timer set and this is the view. Ribblehead Ribblehead Greg McDonnell phots 66:015 at the north end of the viaduct 66;016 with a north bound coal empty Dent station. with a class 158 arriving from the south Dent station. with a class 158 arriving from the south Dent station is the highest station in England at 1150 ft above sea level, 600ft above the village of dent and approx 4 miles away North bound departure/arrival shot at Dent from the road bridge This is new traffic transfered to the line from the wcml, an afternoon engineers train consisting of emty ballast waggons ( gondala cars) crosses dandy Mire viaduct to the north of Garsdale station heading south. 66004 with a empty ballast working south bound through Gardsdale station 66004 with a empty ballast working south bound through Gardsdale station 66004 with a empty ballast working south bound through Gardsdale station 158:795 heads south out of Garsdale with a Leeds service Running slightly early the signal man stopped 66;512 for a few minutes to allow the passenger train in front of it to clear the section. I have removed the second chimney from the staion building in this shot of 66:512 as it appered the 66 had a chimney as an exhaust 66:544 brings a loaded mgr through Garsdale station 66:544 brings a loaded mgr through Garsdale station 66088 approaching Garsdale with an empty north bound mgr 66088 approaching Garsdale with an empty north bound mgr Panning with 66088 at Garsdale with a north bound empty mgr Ribblehead at the end of the day for a fleeting few minutes of gorgous golden light. Where was it for the rest of the day?

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]]> Wed Oct 21 2009 Semaphores, signals, sunshine, sunsets, siluhuoettes sixties, 66's signal boxes, point work, Must be Barnatby in NE Lincolnshire. http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1773344.html Led by the the wishes of Greg McDonnell, Steve Bradley,and Jim A Brown my, Canadian friends, Barnetby was a place of pilgramage for them after seeing some ones slide show on the net. Barnetby is a wonder, on a jct of 3 routes the traffic comes out of Immingham and then splits 3 ways at Barnetby west jct. The whole area is controled by semaphore signals from two signal boxes (towers) I used both my camera bodies here , the Sony A100 and Minolta Dynax 7d hence the slight out of sequence way the shots are displayed, the sony ones being first. Date of shots is late afternoon early evening of monday 19-10-10 and up to about 1300hrs the next day when we lost the sun and set sail for the Ribblehead staion inn and the glories of the S & C There are shots from 2 other close locations included here, New barnetby crossing & Brocklesby jct. Tuesday 27 October 2009: Led by the the wishes of Greg McDonnell, Steve Bradley,and Jim A Brown my, Canadian friends, Barnetby was a place of pilgramage for them after seeing some ones slide show on the net. Barnetby is a wonder, on a jct of 3 routes the traffic comes out of Immingham and then splits 3 ways at Barnetby west jct. The whole area is controled by semaphore signals from two signal boxes (towers) I used both my camera bodies here , the Sony A100 and Minolta Dynax 7d hence the slight out of sequence way the shots are displayed, the sony ones being first. Date of shots is late afternoon early evening of monday 19-10-10 and up to about 1300hrs the next day when we lost the sun and set sail for the Ribblehead staion inn and the glories of the S & C There are shots from 2 other close locations included here, New barnetby crossing & Brocklesby jct.

A Freightliner siluhouette an class 185 siluhuoette eA east bound departing Northerntrains class 185 on a brilliant autumn evening In a wonderful late autumn evening EWS class 66 66:147 rounds the curve at Barnetby east jct with an evening iron ore train for the steel works at nearby Scunthorpe In a wonderful autumn evening EWS class 66 66:147 rounds the curve at Barnetby east jct with a late evening iron ore train for the steel works at nearby Scunthorpe In a wonderful autumn evening EWS class 66 66:147 rounds the curve at Barnetby east jct with a late evening iron ore train for the steel works at nearby Scunthorpe Freightliners 66:952 passes through the closed station at Brocklesby jct. Note signal box is used and manned and the house on the opposite platform is a private dweling The private house at Brocklesby jct The west bound view of an east bound ews coal train taken from the road over bridge at Brocklesby jct. New Barnetby crossing Taken from the ajacent field at New barnetby crossing this and the next shot where taken by not crossing any field boundry's or railway boundry.Here a west bound east midlands train clas 153 passes with a Cleethorpes- Newark service. EWS 66:197 powers over the New Barnetby crossing on route to Immiongham docks for another load of iron ore for the steel works at Scunthope The crossing keepers cabin Finally .GBRF 66:709 powers through New Barnetby crossing on its way back to Immingham docks and another load of coal. A class 185 unit with a passenger train to Manchester airport 66:175 approaching the station from the west with an empty coal train for Immingham docks 66:175 approaching the station from the west with an empty coal train for Immingham docks A network rail railgrinder parked up at Barnetby An East Midlands Trains class 153 single car unit 153:308 approaches the station with a Cleethorpes-Newark service. An East Midlands Trains class 153 single car unit 153:308 approaches the station with a Cleethorpes-Newark service 66;121 approaches with a tanker train bound for one of the Immingham refineries. shot taken from the station bridge with a 28-300 mm lens 66;121 approaches with a tanker train bound for one of the Immingham refineries. shot taken from the station bridge with a 28-300 mm lens 66;121 approaches with a tanker train bound for one of the Immingham refineries. shot taken from the station bridge with a 28-300 mm lens 66;121 approaches with a tanker train bound for one of the Immingham refineries. shot taken from the station bridge with a 28-300 mm lens A 'Northern Rail class 185 departs Barnetby with a Cleethorpes service past a home signal controlled by the East box. A 'Northern Rail class 185 departs Barnetby with a Cleethorpes service past a home signal controlled by the East box. 66:612 with an empty tanker train bound for Immingham 66:612 with an empty tanker train bound for Immingham A Northern rail class 185 with a Cleethorpes -Manchester airport service arrives past the gantry at Barnetby east box EWS 66 66:066 with an empty Immingham docks bound coal train Jim Brown found this location which is where the freight lines to Immingham docks diverge to the left and the passenger traffic to Grimsby and Cleethorpes bears right, here a Nortern trains 185 heads through the closed station west towards Barnetby. The location is called Brocklesby Jct ( Brocklesby jct) Same location but the west looking shot off the road bridge of a class 60 hauled empty oil train bound for Immingham. ( Brocklesby jct) Same location but the west looking shot off the road bridge of a class 60 hauled empty oil train bound for Immingham. GBRF's 66:709 'medite' negotiates the east jct at Barnetby with a west bound coal train from the docks at Immingham GBRF's 66:709 'medite' negotiates the east jct at Barnetby with a west bound coal train from the docks at Immingham GBRF's 66:709 'medite' negotiates the east jct at Barnetby with a west bound coal train from the docks at Immingham GBRF's 66:709 'medite' negotiates the east jct at Barnetby with a west bound coal train from the docks at Immingham A Northern rail 185 pauses at the station with a Cleethorpes service 66:175 powers through the station The doyden of the class 66:001 passes through the eastern end of the station with a west bound oil train The doyden of the class 66:001 passes through the eastern end of the station with a west bound oil train class 66 and signal silhuoette Freightliners 66;599 arriving out of the setting sun with an Immingham bound empty coal train Freightliners 66;599 arriving out of the setting sun with an Immingham bound empty coal train Freightliners 66;599 arriving out of the setting sun with an Immingham bound empty coal train A Home signal 66:552 powers through the station with a west bound coal train. shot taken from under the station bridge of a Northern trains 185. now here's a rareity, newly restored to traffic 60;011 with a east bound steel train presumably to the docks for export A Cleethorpes to Newark service eases out of Barnetby with east midlands trains class 153 sprinter 153: 326 in charge

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]]> Tue Oct 27 2009 Great Central Railway , Loughborough , Leicestershire Sunday 11th October 2009 http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1767544.html What adjectives could you use to describe what must have been the best ever steam gala in the railways history, stupendous, brilliant, supurb, amazing, incredible, astonashing out of this world, none, as no words can descibe just how good it was. With 7 engines in steam and an intensive service, hadly more than a 20 minute gap between trains, a mixed goods, windcutter, and TPO interdispersed between passenger services this gala was brilliant. many months of hard dedicated work must have gone into the planning of the event and then the hardest job of all, making it work is just immence, please would the staff and volenteers of the GCR stand up, take a bow and accept the applause of the public who you amazed, sometimes saying a simple thank you seems inadequate, but thank you. I hope my pictures do your hard work justice. Ian Sunday 11 October 2009: What adjectives could you use to describe what must have been the best ever steam gala in the railways history, stupendous, brilliant, supurb, amazing, incredible, astonashing out of this world, none, as no words can descibe just how good it was. With 7 engines in steam and an intensive service, hadly more than a 20 minute gap between trains, a mixed goods, windcutter, and TPO interdispersed between passenger services this gala was brilliant. many months of hard dedicated work must have gone into the planning of the event and then the hardest job of all, making it work is just immence, please would the staff and volenteers of the GCR stand up, take a bow and accept the applause of the public who you amazed, sometimes saying a simple thank you seems inadequate, but thank you. I hope my pictures do your hard work justice. Ian

9F 2-10-0 92203 Black Prince at Woodthorpe 9F 2-10-0 92203 Black Prince at Woodthorpe 9F 2-10-0 92203 Black Prince at Woodthorpe 9F 2-10-0 92203 Black Prince at Woodthorpe 9F 2-10-0 92203 Black Prince at Woodthorpe The 2-8-0 8F 48305 passing under the new bypass bridge at Woodthorpe The 04 (Robbinson) 2-8-0 63601 at Woodthorpe The 04 (Robbinson) 2-8-0 63601 at Woodthorpe The 04 (Robbinson) 2-8-0 63601 at Woodthorpe The Fairbourne tank 2-6-4 at Woodthorpe with the mixed freight The Fairbourne tank 2-6-4 at Woodthorpe with the mixed freight The Fairbourne tank 2-6-4 at Woodthorpe with the mixed freight The Fairbourne tank 2-6-4 at Woodthorpe with the mixed freight The Fairbourne tank 2-6-4 at Woodthorpe with the mixed freight 2-6-0 BR standard 2 78019 at woodthorpe with the local passenger train 2-6-0 BR standard 2 78019 at woodthorpe with the local passenger train The WD 2-8-0 90733 at Woodthorpe with the windcutters The WD 2-8-0 90733 at Woodthorpe with the windcutters Brittania 4-6-2 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' bursts out from underneath woodthorpe bridge Oliver Comwell at Woodthorpe Brittania 4-6-2 70013 at woodthorpe Brittania 4-6-2 70013 at woodthorpe The 04 at Woodthorpe with a mixed freight The 04 at Woodthorpe with a mixed freight The public can be so nieve can't they, un aware of the dangers and a due 8F hauled freight this member of the public soon retrated back to his wife and baby when we challenged him The 8F at the new bypass bridge Woodthorpe The 8F at the new bypass bridge Woodthorpe Framed under Woodthorpe bridge Davis Sheppards9F 92203 appraches 9F 92203 at Woodthorpe 9F 92203 at Woodthorpe The Fairbourne tank hurries towards Woodthorpe bridge quickly follwed by an approaching storm cloud. The Fairbourne tank hurries towards Woodthorpe bridge quickly follwed by an approaching storm cloud. Dinning train duties where handled by the std2 78019 seen hereat Swithland 78019 the Br Std 2 at Swithland The teak LNER gaurds van Shot taken to show the work carried out at swithland and how it will look when commisioned as the DuB dee 90733 passes through Shot taken to show the work carried out at swithland and how it will look when commisioned as the DuB dee 90733 passes through Shot taken to show the work carried out at swithland and how it will look when commisioned as the DuB dee 90733 passes through Signal pulleys ready for installation Swithland box The 04 approaching Swithland The 04 approaching Swithland The 8F on a train it was designed to haul, the windcutters at Swithland The 8F and 9F pass at Swithland with goods trains 9F 92203 at Swithland with the mixed freight The Brit 70013 Oliver Cromwell at swithland and here banker on the rear , recreating the fairbourne tanks piloting duties WD 2-8-0 90733 at Kinchley Lane WD 2-8-0 90733 at Kinchley Lane WD 2-8-0 90733 at Kinchley Lane

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]]> Sun Oct 11 2009 The Seven Valley Steam Gala Friday 25th September 2009 http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1761499.html At last! got to the Svr's steam gala and spent all day , well nearly all day there. This event is unique in the heritage railway calender as it runs throughout friday and saturday nights giving the chance of some night photography on a working steam railway. I started my visit on a murky Erdington bank then made my way south along the line, ending up at Arley as I lost daylight and moved into nightime mode before going down to Kidderminster then driving back up to Hampton Loade and Bridgenrth before calling a day at aprox 0200hrs then driving back home to Derby geting into bed at around 0345hrs. But it was worth it, I am a fan of B/W photography and as the light dipped I took the oportunity to do some b/w shooting, the results are to the second part of this collection but well worth the effort to go and have a look Friday 25 September 2009: At last! got to the Svr's steam gala and spent all day , well nearly all day there. This event is unique in the heritage railway calender as it runs throughout friday and saturday nights giving the chance of some night photography on a working steam railway. I started my visit on a murky Erdington bank then made my way south along the line, ending up at Arley as I lost daylight and moved into nightime mode before going down to Kidderminster then driving back up to Hampton Loade and Bridgenrth before calling a day at aprox 0200hrs then driving back home to Derby geting into bed at around 0345hrs. But it was worth it, I am a fan of B/W photography and as the light dipped I took the oportunity to do some b/w shooting, the results are to the second part of this collection but well worth the effort to go and have a look

Stannier Mogul 2-6-0 42968 decending Erdington bank Stannier Mogul 2-6-0 42968 decending Erdington bank Stannier Mogul 2-6-0 42968 decending Erdington bank Recently restored Ivatt 2-6-0 43106 and the KWVR's ivatt tank 41241 double head up Erdington bank Recently restored Ivatt 2-6-0 43106 and the KWVR's ivatt tank 41241 double head up Erdington bank Recently restored Ivatt 2-6-0 43106 and the KWVR's ivatt tank 41241 double head up Erdington bank Recently restored Ivatt 2-6-0 43106 and the KWVR's ivatt tank 41241 double head up Erdington bank Ivatt 2-6-0 46443 tackling Erdington bank with a Bridgenorth service Ivatt 2-6-0 46443 tackling Erdington bank with a Bridgenorth service The recentlt restored and steamed Greisley society's N2 0-6-2on l;oan from the GcR for the event approaching Hampton Loade The recentlt restored and steamed Greisley society's N2 0-6-2on l;oan from the GcR for the event approaching Hampton Loade The teak stock looked absolutly fabulous behind the N2 Approaching Hampton Loade from the woods Ivatt mogul 43106, this is the locomotives first gala appearance in 20 yrs Approaching Hampton Loade from the woods Ivatt mogul 43106, this is the locomotives first gala appearance in 20 yrs Mogul 42968 having just departed from Hampton Loade makes its way into the woods and the next stop at Hieghley Mogul 42968 having just departed from Hampton Loade makes its way into the woods and the next stop at Hieghley Pannier tank 5764 arriving at Hampton Loade with the local service from Bridgenorth Pannier tank 5764 arriving at Hampton Loade with the local service from Bridgenorth Pannier tank 5764 arriving at Hampton Loade with the local service from Bridgenorth GWR 0-6-0 pannier tank 5764 The local service is shunted into the siding at Hampton Loade to allow the 'express's to pass on the main line before running around and making its way back to Bridgenorth The GC's N2 heading for Arley having just crossed Victoria bridge over the river seven The GC's N2 heading for Arley having just crossed Victoria bridge over the river seven The GC's N2 heading for Arley having just crossed Victoria bridge over the river seven Wide angle shot of the N2 , shame the sun went in Large Mogul 43106 running bunker first heads for victoria bridge having just departed from Arley Large Mogul 43106 running bunker first heads for victoria bridge having just departed from Arley Vice the failed Manor the large prarie with the local Kidderminster-Hieghley service approaching Arley bunker first Vice the failed Manor the large prarie with the local Kidderminster-Hieghley service approaching Arley bunker first Working light engine into Arley the Ex Port Talbort 0-6-0 813 arrives late in the evening to start the night shift hauling the freight train Ex GWR large Prarie 206-0 5164 at Arley with a late evening train for Kidderminster 813 backs into the goods yard at Arley to pick up the goods wagons. By this time i was shooting at 800asa ! 813 storms out of Arley goods yard on route to Highley 813 storms out of Arley goods yard on route to Highley The N The N The N Arley station wating room Arley signal box Arley signal box The SVR's goods train sepia toned for effect, thegoods train pauses at Arley Arley again and the goods train The Gresley society's N2 at Kidderminster awaiting the road north to Bridgenorth The Greisley society's N2 at Kidderminster awaiting the road north to Bridgenorth The Gresley society's N2 at Kidderminster awaiting the road north to Bridgenorth The Gresley society's N2 at Kidderminster awaiting the road north to Bridgenorth mogul 42968 at Kidderminster having arrived from Bridgenorth mogul 42968 at Kidderminster having arrived from Bridgenorth mogul 42968 at Kidderminster having arrived from Bridgenorth

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]]> Fri Sep 25 2009 'North Yorks Moors Railway' diesel gala ,sat 19th sept 2009 http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1758273.html On the way home from a holiday in the Yorkshire dales I called in at the NYMR to catch the action on the railways diesel gala. I do not know the line so I'm very grateful for the tip that took me to 'Moorgates', what a cracking location, loco's featured are 26011 from BH, D6700, 37:901, 55:022, due to a points failure the western's turn was cancelled, always the same as I was waiting in rasping light at Moorgates, DOH! Tuesday 22 September 2009: On the way home from a holiday in the Yorkshire dales I called in at the NYMR to catch the action on the railways diesel gala. I do not know the line so I'm very grateful for the tip that took me to 'Moorgates', what a cracking location, loco's featured are 26011 from BH, D6700, 37:901, 55:022, due to a points failure the western's turn was cancelled, always the same as I was waiting in rasping light at Moorgates, DOH!

37:901 final approach into Goatland 26:011 approaching Goatland 26:011 approaching Goatland 26:011 entering Goatland with a service from Whitby 26:011 runs round at Goatland 26:011 runs round at Goatland 26:011 runs round at Goatland In as delivered livery English Electric Type 3 D6700 arriving at Goatland n as delivered livery English Electric Type 3 D6700 arriving at Goatland n as delivered livery English Electric Type 3 D6700 arriving at Goatland D6700 awaits the road at Goatland D6700 awaits the road at Goatland Deltic 22 approaching Goatland from the south with a Gromont service Deltic 22 approaching Goatland from the south with a Gromont service D6700 gets the road and departs for Pickering D6700 gets the road and departs for Pickering D6700 gets the road and departs for Pickering 37:901 Goatland bound at Moorgates 37:901 Goatland bound at Moorgates 26:011 (which got rave reviews about its performance) southbound at Moorgates with a Pickering service 26:011 (which got rave reviews about its performance) southbound at Moorgates with a Pickering service 26:011 southbound at Moorgates with a Pickering service D6700 with a nothbound Gromont service at Moorgates D6700 with a nothbound Gromont service at Moorgates If this isn't EMRPS charter material i'll eat my hat! D6700 northbound at Moorgates D6700 at Moorgates with a Gromnt bound service No 22 only on one engine but still a magical noise from that Napier, she is seen her passing moorgates with a south bound Pickering service. 55:022 at moorgates Royal Scots grey at moorgates 55:022 'Royal Scots Grey 37:901 'Mirlees Pioneer arriving at Goatland 37:901 'Mirlees Pioneer arriving at Goatland 37:901 'Mirlees Pioneer arriving at Goatland 26:011 arrining back at Goatland from Pickering 37:901 'Mirlees Pioneer' departs Goatland for Pickering

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]]> Tue Sep 22 2009 Friday 11th September 2009 GCR Diesel gala http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1753771.html Due to a holiday I could only come down on the friday , but it was well worth it, a Deltic, 2 x 47's, a 50 of all things, making a first for the class on the railway, a 37, resident Peak, The NRM's crompton push pulling with the 4Big set. And full sun all day, we where blessed Friday 11 September 2009: Due to a holiday I could only come down on the friday , but it was well worth it, a Deltic, 2 x 47's, a 50 of all things, making a first for the class on the railway, a 37, resident Peak, The NRM's crompton push pulling with the 4Big set. And full sun all day, we where blessed

Sparrow hawk picking up the stock for the first departure of the gala weekend D1705 'Sparrow hawk' with the first departure of the gala, seen here passing beeches rd bridge. 55019 departs Lougborough 55019 departs Lougborough The railways new shunter The 4 Big unit at Beeches rd bridge The 4 Big unit at Beeches rd bridge The crompton D6535 propelling the 4 Big at Beeches rd bridge the 03 D2158 trundling up to Quorn unanounced the 03 D2158 trundling up to Quorn unanounced 50007 departing Quorn for Leicester north 50007 departing Quorn for Leicester north 50007 departing Quorn for Leicester north The 4 Big unit departing Quorn The 4 Big unit departing Quorn 47:714 storms out of Quorn 47:714 storms out of Quorn 47:714 storms out of Quorn 90019 south of Rothley 90019 south of Rothley 90019 south of Rothley 90019 south of Rothley Deltic 19 departing rothley for Loughborough Deltic 19 departing rothley for Loughborough Double headed 47's Sparrow hawk leads 47714 into Rothley Double headed 47's Sparrow hawk leads 47714 into Rothley Double headed 47's Sparrow hawk leads 47714 into Rothley The4 Big unit heads for Rothley at the south end of Swithland yard D6535 propells the 4 Big into Rothley sitting rather forlorn on Swithland yard a met cam dmu 96 992 and ex departmental one. D6535 hauling the 4 Big unit back to Loughbrough at the top end of swithland yard. Having taken over 37:314's diagram 50:007 is caught just having crossed Swithland viaduct heading down to the yard at swithland Having taken over 37:314's diagram 50:007 is caught just having crossed Swithland viaduct heading down to the yard at swithland Having taken over 37:314's diagram 50:007 is caught just having crossed Swithland viaduct heading down to the yard at swithland 37:314's problem was sorted and she is seen here approaching Quorn station 37:314's problem was sorted and she is seen here approaching Quorn station 37:314's problem was sorted and she is seen here approaching Quorn station The NRM's Crompton D 6535 arriving in Quorn on route to Loughborough The NRM's Crompton D 6535 arriving in Quorn on route to Loughborough D123 at Woodthorpe heading back to Loughborough D1705 'Sparrow hawk' making a spirited pass at Woodthorpe bridge D1705 'Sparrow hawk' making a spirited pass at Woodthorpe bridge The 4 Big propelled by D6535 makes a more sedate pass at Woodthorpe bridge. No19, putting on a show for the gallery at Woodthorpe No19, putting on a show for the gallery at Woodthorpe Deltic 19 back home at woodthorpe on the GC

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]]> Fri Sep 11 2009 Around Toton Yard, Sandiacre Nottingham http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1753360.html Toton yard is now a shadow of its former size and importance since the coal mine closures of the 1980's, but it is still the HQ of DB Schenker and creates alot of passing traffic through the yard and to / from the yard. Its well worth a visit and has numerous vantage points from which to view the action Thursday 10 September 2009: Toton yard is now a shadow of its former size and importance since the coal mine closures of the 1980's, but it is still the HQ of DB Schenker and creates alot of passing traffic through the yard and to / from the yard. Its well worth a visit and has numerous vantage points from which to view the action

60:059 taking the level route south out of Toton to Sheet stores jct 09-09-09, foted from asda/tesco overbridge. 60:059 taking the level route south out of Toton to Sheet stores jct 09-09-09, foted from asda/tesco overbridge. 60:059 taking the level route south out of Toton to Sheet stores jct 09-09-09, foted from asda/tesco overbridge. 60:059 taking the level route south out of Toton to Sheet stores jct 09-09-09, foted from asda/tesco overbridge. flat bogie wagons with track panels 66:601 'Hope Valley' takes the high level route out of Toton 09-09-09 towards trent and sheet stores jct. 66:601 'Hope Valley' takes the high level route out of Toton 09-09-09 towards trent and sheet stores jct. 66:601 'Hope Valley' takes the high level route out of Toton 09-09-09 towards trent and sheet stores jct. EWS (DB Schenker) class 66 66:004 powers through the yard on route to Trent/ sheet stores jct, 09-09-09 EWS (DB Schenker) class 66 66:004 powers through the yard on route to Trent/ sheet stores jct, 09-09-09 La Farge cement tankers Fastline class 66 66:303 Fastline class 66 66:303 DRS class 37 37: 059 propels into Toton yard on a curious circular tour which litterally saw the train going around in circles all day!09-09-09 DRS class 37 37: 059 propels into Toton yard on a curious circular tour which litterally saw the train going around in circles all day!09-09-09 The Toton -Bescott trip with 66'S 011 & 102 09-09-09 The Toton -Bescott trip with 66'S 011 & 102 09-09-09 on hire to the grey team ( Fast line) 66:415 enters Toton yd from the high level Now on its way back to Derby , the Network rail test train is leadby DRS 37 37:059, 605 will propell from the rear 09-09-09 Now on its way back to Derby , the Network rail test train is leadby DRS 37 37:059, 605 will propell from the rear 09-09-09 Now on its way back to Derby , the Network rail test train is leadby DRS 37 37:059, 605 will propell from the rear 09-09-09 Having run around its train on hire DRS 66 66:415 departs on the low level soouth to sheet stores-trent jct in the early evening 09-09-09 Having run around its train on hire DRS 66 66:415 departs on the low level soouth to sheet stores-trent jct in the early evening 09-09-09 The VSOE hauled by 67008 heads south on the low level to end up at London Victoria. Note Toton does not normally see passenger workings as its a freight line but does see the occasional excursion and steam hauled specials.09=09-09 The VSOE hauled by 67008 heads south on the low level to end up at London Victoria. Note Toton does not normally see passenger workings as its a freight line but does see the occasional excursion and steam hauled specials.09=09-09 The VSOE hauled by 67008 heads south on the low level to end up at London Victoria. Note Toton does not normally see passenger workings as its a freight line but does see the occasional excursion and steam hauled specials.09=09-09 some of the Pullman stock on the VSOE woking some of the Pullman stock on the VSOE woking class 60's 048 & 083 in store at Toton 19-10-09 60-006 in store at Toton 19-10-09 60-081 in store at Toton monday 19-10-09 60's 083 & 006 in store at Toton 19-10-09 Wider angle view of numerous class 60's in store at Toton monday 19-10-09

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]]> Thu Sep 10 2009 Traffic on the West coast Mainline (WCML) http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1748269.html Traffic photographed on this very busy route is extremly diverse from Virgins VHF (very high frequency) passenger services with the 125mph + Pendolinos, to the various freight operations using both electric and diesel traction Monday 31 August 2009: Traffic photographed on this very busy route is extremly diverse from Virgins VHF (very high frequency) passenger services with the 125mph + Pendolinos, to the various freight operations using both electric and diesel traction

Freightliner 66 66:516 passes yunderneath the derby -Burton mainline at Tamworth low level as it heads south with a intermodel service. A north bound Virgin pendolino powers through Tamworth low level on the wcml on a north bound passenger service. Virgin Pendolino approaching Polesworth south of Tamworth from the south at approx 125mph Virgin Pendolino approaching Polesworth south of Tamworth from the south at approx 125mph A freightliner class 66 66:592 with a northbound intermodel through Poleswoth on friday 28-08-09 A southbound pendolino through Polesworth on 28-08-09 Freightliner class 90 90:041 with a northbound intermodel at Polesworth 28-08-09 A pair of Freightliner class 86's with a southbound container train at Poesworth (86609 leading) 28-08-09 DRS 66 66434 with a southbound 'malcolms logistics' intermodel at Polesworth 28-08-09 A Virgin Voyger class 221 (the tilting ones) at high speed through Polesworth 28-08-09 A freightliner 66, 66517 storms through Tamworth low levelwith a intermodel train. A freightliner 66, 66517 storms through Tamworth low levelwith a intermodel train A Pendolino at high speed through Tamworth Low level, the line speed here is 125mph 3 x Virgin class 57' thunderbirds, pass south bound through Tamworth friday evening 28-08-09 3 x Virgin class 57' thunderbirds, pass south bound through Tamworth friday evening 28-08-09 3 x Virgin class 57' thunderbirds, pass south bound through Tamworth friday evening 28-08-09 At 125mph a Virgin pendolino fly'e through the centre road southbound at Tamworth 28-08-09 A stopping Pendolino at Tamworth low level 28-08-09 class 92 dual voltage freight loco, 92009 passes through Tamworth with a empty cartik train class 92 dual voltage freight loco, 92009 passes through Tamworth with a empty cartik train class 92 dual voltage freight loco, 92009 passes through Tamworth with a empty cartik train Freightliner class 90 90-016 passes through Tamworth low level with a north bound intermodel 28-08-09 Freightliner class 90 90-016 passes through Tamworth low level with a north bound intermodel 28-08-09 A class 350 emu on a long distance all station stopper via Northanpton London Euston service on the evening of friday 28-08-09

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]]> Mon Aug 31 2009 Steam -odds and sods http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1743228.html This collection is the equivalant steam collection to what i've started on the diesels. it will contain the odd few shots of loco's when photing was n't the main reason for being out and about. Thursday 20 August 2009: This collection is the equivalant steam collection to what i've started on the diesels. it will contain the odd few shots of loco's when photing was n't the main reason for being out and about.

Stannier Pacific 4-6-2 6233 Dutchess of Sutherland passes through Bingham on route to Grantham and London Kings Cross on here last main line duty befor major overhaul(the tour originated in Sheffield bit was steam hauled from Derby-Kins X -Derby) sat 17-10-09 9F 92214 at The Mrc sat 15-08-09 the resident blk5 nearing completion of its restoration 15-08-09. The 0-4-0 indusrial saddle tank built at Gorton An ex South african 2.5 ft gauge Garret on display at the manchester museum of sience and technology, Liverpool rd. A model of a Beyer Garret The makers plate from the SA loco Lancashhire and Yorkshire railway 0-6-0 tender loco makers plate from 1887, built at Gorton. Beyer Peakock makers plate from 1887 The L & Y Railway 0-6-0 no.957 The L & Y Railway 0-6-0 no.957 The 0-4-0 indusrial saddle tank built at Gorton Grab shot during a EMRPS night shoot at Swannick of the centres recently restored 9F 92214 (sat 12-12-09)

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]]> Thu Aug 20 2009 MISC Diesels at the Midland Railway Centre, Swannick Derbyshire http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1743105.html Just a few on a quick fly through recce for latter in the year. Saturday 15 August 2009: Just a few on a quick fly through recce for latter in the year.

20:907 20:907 31:108 47:401 31:308 50:007 Sir Edward Elgar. D212 08:331 45:108 Crompton D6586 Interesting 08this as it ovbiously comes from indusrial useage and carried no BR number Whats this then.....an ex NS 08 off course ex res 47:761 D212 Brush 4 D1516 & class 25 25:321 inside the depot 25:321 This shot is a typical grab shot taken on saturday 12-12-09 whilst at a EMRPS night shoot. D212 was not part of the charter but just convieniantly parked up. Another grab shot at MRC during the charter 0n 12-12-09, this time 31:271 is framed between 9F 92214 and the centres Jinty 31:271

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]]> Sat Aug 15 2009 Gcr's HM Forces Veterans Weekend,Saturday 8th August 2009 http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1738931.html The GC is to be congratulated on holding this weekend, as an ex member of HM forces its nice to get some reconition for some of the work we did , albeit some would argue contraversially, but as servicemen we swore allegiance to the crown not polititions. Thanks again and i hope it can grow and grow into an annual event. Saturday 8 August 2009: The GC is to be congratulated on holding this weekend, as an ex member of HM forces its nice to get some reconition for some of the work we did , albeit some would argue contraversially, but as servicemen we swore allegiance to the crown not polititions. Thanks again and i hope it can grow and grow into an annual event.

the Fairbourne awaiting to start work time honered scene, driver and foreman discuss the repair befor signing the loco off awaiting to start work under the bridge at the shed awaiting to start work under the bridge at the shed The 04 awaits attention loughborough yard ground signals The fairbourne tank by the water tower, shot is taken from behind the presidents office The fairbourne tank by the water tower, shot is taken from behind the presidents office The fairbourne tank by the water tower, shot is taken from behind the presidents office Fairbourne running round at Leicester north Fairbourne running round at Leicester north Fairbourne running round at Leicester north Fairbourne running round at Leicester north Ssgt fairbourne running round at loughborough The fairbourne awaiting departure from Loughborough The fairbourne at Loughborough The fairbourne at Loughborough how many of us have done this? how many of us have done this? Neil Stevens willing model....... Sapper Stevens changes at Leicester for Biciester Sapper Stevens 'Get a move on boy, your train is due to leave in five minutes' Typical drill sgt, up right bold and smart Them collars didn't arf itch though what the week end waqws all abut Sapper Stevens reads his joining instructions neil stevens. note the tie, red over yellow, blood on the sand , an ex dessert rat The proudest man I met on saturday, Mr Wilf Corbett proudly wearing his medals The proudest man I met on saturday, Mr Wilf Corbett proudly wearing his medals Pte from the Lesters Enjoying the crack Well see ya mate, want be long before I'm out as well. The standard at Leicester north Leicester North The standard running around at Leicester north The standard running around at Leicester north

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]]> Sat Aug 8 2009 Kemble 2009 http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1735538.html My visit on the saturday of this years show can only be described as a washout. I took a few shots of Monty's Allsorts Dog Agility club and of the Huskies but not wanting to take inferior pictures came home, a 250 mile round trip, heyho there's always next year and the back catologue i've got published for you to browse and buy pictures from. see you next year in the dry we hope, Ian. Monday 3 August 2009: My visit on the saturday of this years show can only be described as a washout. I took a few shots of Monty's Allsorts Dog Agility club and of the Huskies but not wanting to take inferior pictures came home, a 250 mile round trip, heyho there's always next year and the back catologue i've got published for you to browse and buy pictures from. see you next year in the dry we hope, Ian.

Bedford RL, cut my teeth on these when i was in the Royal Corps of transport GM Duce and half harris Hawk harris Hawk The art of the boat modellers on show The art of the boat modellers on show The art of the boat modellers on show Canberra XH135 Hunter from Delta jets Scammell ex HM forces 6 x 4 65 ton crusader heavy recovery truck WFA *$(K a 1971 Scammell Handyman 32t unit ERF Trailer In terrible conditions JCE 308N a 1975 ERF 'B' series soaks up the conditions. Monti's dogs Monti's dogs Monti's dogs Monti's dogs Monti's dogs Monti's dogs Monti's dogs Monti's dogs Huskey portrait Huskey portrait Huskey portrait Huskey portrait A 1937 Guy wolf JC9735 A 1937 Guy wolf JC9735

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]]> Mon Aug 3 2009 Manchester Airport Aviation Viewing Park Thursday 30th July 2009 http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1734879.html Just a few from a trip to the AVP , highlight was the Saudi 747-400 frieghter, I was suprised with the lack foreign visitors, must be a sign of the times. Sunday 2 August 2009: Just a few from a trip to the AVP , highlight was the Saudi 747-400 frieghter, I was suprised with the lack foreign visitors, must be a sign of the times.

Thomas cook A330 departing just after a heavy shower Thomas cook A330 departing just after a heavy shower Thomas cook scandinavia ,A330 OY-VKF arriving on the still wet runway Baby 737 G-OBMP Cathay pacific 747-400 B-HUP departing Nouvelair A320 TS-INC Qutar A330 A7-AFL Austreus 757 G-STRW Saudi Arabian 747-400(F) TF-AMU with its first visit to manchester Saudi Arabian 747-400(F) TF-AMU with its first visit to manchester A 1st choice departure Lufthansa D-AIQK climbing out Lufthansa D-AIQK climbing out Globespan 737-800 G-DLGH Lufthansa 'City jet' a CRJ D-DCRK departing Gulf steram N450JE easy's A320 G-EZTE departing Air France A319 F-GRXL VP-CFT Jet 2 757 climing out A Thomas cook 757 departing B.A. A319 G-BUSJ

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]]> Sun Aug 2 2009 The Great Central Railways ( Loughborough) 'Mails on the Rails July 2009 weekend http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1732459.html This years weekend was not as blessed with the weather as in previous years but that did not dampen a great weekend, and in true GC stylethings where not as you'd expect, both the TPO and windcutters sts where out hauled alternatly by different steam and Diesel power, for me the stars had to be the 25 & 27 working double headed, but theni'll not complain about the Fairbourne tank on the TPO's Monday 27 July 2009: This years weekend was not as blessed with the weather as in previous years but that did not dampen a great weekend, and in true GC stylethings where not as you'd expect, both the TPO and windcutters sts where out hauled alternatly by different steam and Diesel power, for me the stars had to be the 25 & 27 working double headed, but theni'll not complain about the Fairbourne tank on the TPO's

The recently restored teak van at Loughborough D1705 'Sparrowhak pulling out of Loughborough shed D1705 'Sparrowhak pulling out of Loughborough shed D1705 'Sparrowhak pulling out of Loughborough shed D1705 'Sparrowhak pulling out of Loughborough shed The view from the Presidents office window. D5401 at Loughborough D5401 at Loughborough D5185 underneath the water tower at Loughborough D5185 Both type 2's D5185 & D5401 Stanier 2-8-0 8F 48305 running round at Loughborough. She presantly points boiler first northbound Stanier 2-8-0 8F 48305 running round at Loughborough. She presantly points boiler first northbound EX SR 'King Auther,30777 'Sir Lamiel' departing Loughborough EX SR 'King Auther,30777 'Sir Lamiel' departing Loughborough EX SR 'King Auther,30777 'Sir Lamiel' departing Loughborough EX SR 'King Auther,30777 'Sir Lamiel' departing Loughborough EX SR 'King Auther,30777 'Sir Lamiel' departing Loughborough EX SR 'King Auther,30777 'Sir Lamiel' departing Loughborough Loughborough outer home The TPO ( travelling post office The type 2's with a passenger train at the Loughborough outer home The type 2's with a passenger train at the Loughborough outer home The brush 4 approaching Beeches rd bridge with the mineral waggons The brush 4 approaching Beeches rd bridge with the mineral waggons The brush 4 approaching Beeches rd bridge with the mineral waggons The Fairbourne tank 2-6-4 no 42085 takes a TPO working south out of Loughborough The Fairbourne tank 2-6-4 no 42085 takes a TPO working south out of Loughborough The Fairbourne tank 2-6-4 no 42085 takes a TPO working south out of Loughborough The Fairbourne tank 2-6-4 no 42085 takes a TPO working south out of Loughborough The Brush 4. class 47 if your not old enough!! D1705 'Sparrowhawk' runs around at Loughborough The Brush 4. class 47 if your not old enough!! D1705 'Sparrowhawk' runs around at Loughborough The BR Standard depart from Loughborough as does Sir Lamiel The Dmu fussed about all day shuttling passengers down to Quorn for maildrop demo's then finally had a run to Rothley, seen here retuening to loughborough Sparrowhawk awaits departure with a mineral train out of the loop[ at Loughborough station A Candid portrait of the driver of EX Southern Railway 2-6-0 King Auther Class 'Sir Lamiel' bits and pieces of the BR standard which i don't understand but look photogenic. The standards saftey valves blowof as she awaits departure from Quorn The dmu on the Quorn straight The dmu on the Quorn straight Probally my favorite working of the weekend , the type 2's on the windcutters seen here on the Quorn straight Probally my favorite working of the weekend , the type 2's on the windcutters seen here on the Quorn straight A Home signal The Fairbourne tank 42085 approaches Quorn station. The loco is staying on the railway till the autumn following repairs carried out at Loughborough The Fairbourne tank 42085 approaches Quorn station. The loco is staying on the railway till the autumn following repairs carried out at Loughborough The Fairbourne tank 42085 approaches Quorn station. The loco is staying on the railway till the autumn following repairs carried out at Loughborough The Fairbourne tank 42085 approaches Quorn station. The loco is staying on the railway till the autumn following repairs carried out at Loughborough This is the equipment used to catch the mail bags whilst the train is moving A display of small mail boxes

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]]> Mon Jul 27 2009 Kemble Bone Yard, Kemble Airfield Gloucestershire http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1729403.html First of what will probally become many shots of aircraft being broken up at Kemble airfield. All these shots where taken from the main A429 which runs past the enterance to the airfield and the perimeter fence, I used a 135-400mm lens to capture these shots. Sunday 19 July 2009: First of what will probally become many shots of aircraft being broken up at Kemble airfield. All these shots where taken from the main A429 which runs past the enterance to the airfield and the perimeter fence, I used a 135-400mm lens to capture these shots.

Click Air A320 EC-GRE (sunday 19-07-09) Sun Express B737 VP-BBN (sunday 19-07-09) I believe this is 4R-ABD (sunday 19-07-09) Air Seychelles N767HS (sunday 19-07-09) Air India VT-EVX (sunday 19-07-09) Hopefuly this is Air india VT-XXX can anyone please confirm (sunday 19-07-09) Hopefuly this is Air india VT-XXX can anyone please confirm (sunday 19-07-09)

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]]> Sun Jul 19 2009 Manchester Airport, a mid summers afternoon to evening visit 24th June 2009 http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1719676.html Took the opportunity to have a late stay at the AVP, arriving at approx 15:30 and leaving at 20:45, to take advantage of some brilliant light that the last few evenings have given us, the more you look through the collection the better the light gets. Aircraft highlight was the first visit of Air France EMB 195 F- HBLG. Tuesday 30 June 2009: Took the opportunity to have a late stay at the AVP, arriving at approx 15:30 and leaving at 20:45, to take advantage of some brilliant light that the last few evenings have given us, the more you look through the collection the better the light gets. Aircraft highlight was the first visit of Air France EMB 195 F- HBLG.

Lufthansa (city line) CRJ D-ACRR Lufthansa (city line) CRJ D-ACRR Thomas cook A320 G-GTDL Thomas cook Boeing 767 G-TCCA British Airways A320 G-EUUS PIA Boeing 777 AP-BGJ Buzyairfield with two flag carriers British Midland EMB 145 G-RJXB PIA Boeing 777 AP-BGJ FlyBe Dash 8 G-JEDU Thomas cook A330 G-MOBO Thomas cook A330 G-MOBO Thomas cook A330 G-MOBO Thomas cook A330 G-MOBO Thomas cook A330 G-MOBO Viking Boeing 737-800 C-FEAK Viking Boeing 737-800 C-FEAK Viking Boeing 737-800 C-FEAK Viking Boeing 737-800 C-FEAK Swiss Bae 146 HB-IYT CONCEPT IMAGE AIR FRANCE EMB 195 F-HBLG (1st visit) Flybe EMB 195 G-TBEK Passing EMB 195's G-TBEK & F-HBLG AIR FRANCE EMB 195 F-HBLG (1st visit) Lufthansa Bae 146 D-AVRA BmiBaby Boeing 737 G-TOYF British airways A320 G-DOCH British Midland EMB 145 G-RJXR Thomas cook Boeing 757 G-FCLI Ist Choice B757 G-OOOZ Ist Choice B757 G-OOOZ Brussels airlines Bae146 OO-DJP Air France EMB 195 F-HBLG (1st visit) Ryanair Boeing 737-800 EI-DCH Lear Jet45 G-SOVB EasyJet A320 G-EZFF Lufthansa Bae 146 D-AVRA British Midland A 230 G-DBCG Thomson Boeing 767 G-OBYF BmiBaby boeing 737 in new Large Logo livery, G-TOYM Finnair EMB 195 OH-LEE Grummond traveler G-BCCK SAS Boeing 737 LN-RPY FlyBe Dash 8 G-FCOO FlyBe Dash 8 G-FCOO Ryanair Boeing 737 EI DCH KLM Fokker 70 PH-KZU KLM Fokker 70 PH-KZU Swiss A319 HB-IPX Swiss A319 HB-IPX

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]]> Tue Jun 30 2009 Two Cruise ships and a Regal Liner at Calshot, Southampton Water, Hampshire http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1717190.html Following on from the afternoon at Portsmouth , the next afternoon found me at Calshot at the head of the Solent where the old Sunderland flying boat base was, to photograph 2 cruise ships and a liner,Quen Mary 2 departing Southampton at 17:00hrs. the Red Arrows put in an appearance,not for QM2 although many would have believed so but for the revllers on the Isle of wight music festival, I have caught the Red Arrows directly over head QM 2 as she rounded the island, other traffic both pleasure and merchant marine was also photographed from this brilliant vantage point. Friday 19 June 2009: Following on from the afternoon at Portsmouth , the next afternoon found me at Calshot at the head of the Solent where the old Sunderland flying boat base was, to photograph 2 cruise ships and a liner,Quen Mary 2 departing Southampton at 17:00hrs. the Red Arrows put in an appearance,not for QM2 although many would have believed so but for the revllers on the Isle of wight music festival, I have caught the Red Arrows directly over head QM 2 as she rounded the island, other traffic both pleasure and merchant marine was also photographed from this brilliant vantage point.

Solent Life boat Sarah Emily Harrop Tankers at Fawley oil terminal on Southampton water Tankers at Fawley oil terminal on Southampton water Tankers at Fawley oil terminal on Southampton water Solent Life boat Sarah Emily Harrop Cabin Cruiser Norwegian Jade Red Funnels Catarmoran 'Jet 4 The solent life boat being passed by Raptor class 'Red falcon roro car ferry. Raptor class 'Red falcon roro car ferry. Raptor class 'Red falcon roro car ferry. Looks like fun, a fast rib powers past me at Calshot Norwegian Jade The harbour masters launch Norwegian Jade Norwegian Jade Grand Princess Grand Princess Cunards Queen Mary 2 Cunards Queen Mary 2 Cunards Queen Mary 2 (with the Red Arrows Displaying over head) Cunards Queen Mary 2

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]]> Fri Jun 19 2009 Portsmouth Harbour, Naval Dock Yard and the Historic Dock Yard. http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1717180.html This gallery consists of two trips to Portsmouth, the first on rather grey overcast day took in a harbour boat tour to look at the Navel vessels at anchor in the dockyard. HMS darling was the star attraction the Royal Navy's newest type45 destoyer not yet commisioned, (she was on thursday 23rd July 2009) Just prior to her commisioning she was open top the public to have a limited look on board, this being something I'd never done befor returned, the shots you'll find are the one with the ellusive sun on them, i caught the sun for a few hours early on the saturday. HMS Ark royal was the aircraft carrier berthed behind HMS Darling Thursday 25 June 2009: This gallery consists of two trips to Portsmouth, the first on rather grey overcast day took in a harbour boat tour to look at the Navel vessels at anchor in the dockyard. HMS darling was the star attraction the Royal Navy's newest type45 destoyer not yet commisioned, (she was on thursday 23rd July 2009) Just prior to her commisioning she was open top the public to have a limited look on board, this being something I'd never done befor returned, the shots you'll find are the one with the ellusive sun on them, i caught the sun for a few hours early on the saturday. HMS Ark royal was the aircraft carrier berthed behind HMS Darling

SRN 4 The Princess Margaret ( Gosport hovercraft museum) SRN 4 The Princess Margaret ( Gosport hovercraft museum) HMS Warrier HMS Warrier unknown figure head Figure of HMS Bembow Monitor M4 suviver of WW1 HMS Daring HMS Daring Monitor M4 suviver of WW1 HMS Victory HMS Victory HMS Victory Nelson HMS Victory HMS Daring HMS Daring un-identified type 42 destroyer HMS Lancaster (type 23 frigate) HMS Bristol ,out of use (used for tgn) type 43 destroyer. type 42 destroyer @The Normandie cross channel roro ferry HMS Bristol ,out of use (used for tgn) type 43 destroyer. RNAS Port Austin HMS Daring Ilse of Wight car ferry departing portsmouth 'The tower@ on Portsmouth waterfront at Gunwharf Quay Two ocean going yachts from the tall ships challenge at Gunwharf Quay Isle of wifgr roro car ferry @The Normandie departing to France One of the fast cat jet passenger ferries linking the Isle of Wight to portsmouth The 3 masted Borquentine Loth Lorien tied up at Gunwharf Quay This was the same boat as i was on taking the picture, the commentry said that she was subcontracting to another ferry company that day to do some trips over to the Isle of Wight HMS Warrier Gosport- Portsmouth foot passenger ferry tied up on the Portsmouth side of the harbour. HMS Warrier HMS Warrier HMS Daring viewed from the gosport-portsmouth foot ferry HMS Daring viewed from the gosport-portsmouth foot ferry HMS Daring viewed from the gosport-portsmouth foot ferry HMS Ark Royal Monitor M3 One of the victorian re-enactors atthe historic navel base open day One of the victorian re-enactors atthe historic navel base open day 2 of the lovely victorian ladies engaged in conversation besides HMS Victory HMS Daring's crest HMS Daring's crest HMS Ark Royal The red ensign HMS Ark oyal

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]]> Thu Jun 25 2009 Some Classic Aircraft and misc from the Kemble vehicle ralley, Kemble Gloucestershire http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1709852.html A bit of a mishmash really this collection but well worth a browse for the nature of the subject matter. These shoots a Kemble started when someone within the hierachy of the shows organising committe said he fancied doing something different.......he has created a monster so with the help of the people at the show when it gets dark (on the saturday of the show) we play, I keep telling him that the AN2 will have to be done at night so whatch this space after this years August show. If you want to join in with the fun please contact me and i will tell you how. Tuesday 9 June 2009: A bit of a mishmash really this collection but well worth a browse for the nature of the subject matter. These shoots a Kemble started when someone within the hierachy of the shows organising committe said he fancied doing something different.......he has created a monster so with the help of the people at the show when it gets dark (on the saturday of the show) we play, I keep telling him that the AN2 will have to be done at night so whatch this space after this years August show. If you want to join in with the fun please contact me and i will tell you how.

Dispersal over at Delta jets with a returning Hunter alongside 3 Ex RAF Canberra's 1972 PITTS S-2A G-BTTR Dispersal over at Delta jets with a returning Hunter alongside 3 Ex RAF Canberra's 1972 PITTS S-2A G-BTTR This is Kembles' 'Buccaner that is being restored so as it can taxi but not fly for future generations. The Bristol Britannia The Bristol Britannia The Royal british Legion replica Spitfire , concept image 1 The Royal british Legion replica Spitfire , concept image 2 The Royal british Legion replica Spitfire , concept image 3 (b/w) The Royal british Legion replica Spitfire , concept image 10 The Royal british Legion replica Spitfire , concept image 11 The Royal british Legion replica Spitfire , concept image 12(b/W) !950's Fennec T-28 Trojan AN2 arrival back at dusk AN2 arrival back at dusk (conceptimage 1) late evening portrait of the Royal British Legion replica spitfire Floodlit view in the late evening of the Royal British Legion replica Spitfire Portrait of the Royal British Legions Replica Spitfire.W3850 With both Gysey Queen 2 engines at full throttle This 1936 built DH Rapide gets airborne (G-AEML) The preserved Dac at Kemble The civvy version was called The Dove but this is a military version in the livery of the RAE at Farnbough and was designated 'A Devon' The Mayfair Dove The Mayfair Dove at rest after a days pleasure flying at Kemble The mayfair Dove One of the preserved Hunters on display Pleasure flights where given by this 'Jet Ranger II of Helliflight Ltd ,based at nearby Gloucester airport Pleasure flights where given by this 'Jet Ranger II of Helliflight Ltd ,based at nearby Gloucester airport Mayfair dove posed along sideMike smiths red 1934 Morris and special coupe(1939) G-AEML with a 1939 Morris Concept image of the Mayfair Dove The Mayfair Dove at rest after a days pleasure flying at Kemble A Percival Pembrook with Mike's 1939 morris A Canada 3000 A310 being broken up at Kemble. The Devon The mayfair Dove The mayfair Dove The mayfair Dove Indian Airlines VT-EVC being broken up On an airfield some where in southern England on the night of the 5 june 1944

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]]> Tue Jun 9 2009 Manchester Aviation Viewing Park, Manchester airport Monday 1st June 2009 http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1707818.html My first trip up to the avp in quite a while, interest had wained but with this trip the smell of aviation fuel has got to me again so it wil not be the last! All shots shown here where taken from the avp between approx 1045 through to 1600hrs, with a sigma 135-400mm lens (x 1.6 for the diggy conversion), the sun was harsh for most of the day which has caused me quite a bit of grief in Photo-shop but i think i've brought you quite a far few good uns!. Thursday 4 June 2009: My first trip up to the avp in quite a while, interest had wained but with this trip the smell of aviation fuel has got to me again so it wil not be the last! All shots shown here where taken from the avp between approx 1045 through to 1600hrs, with a sigma 135-400mm lens (x 1.6 for the diggy conversion), the sun was harsh for most of the day which has caused me quite a bit of grief in Photo-shop but i think i've brought you quite a far few good uns!.

Thomas Cook A320 G-VCED Gulf steam II/III reg unknown Citatation V reg unknown Citation II G-VUEZ Thompson 767 G-OBTI Finnair Embraerer 195 OH-LEE Finnair Embraerer 195 OH-LEE unrecordrd AA 767 Thompson 767 G-OBTI Brussels airlines Bae146 OO-DJW Virgin 747-400 G-VGAL Balkan Holidays A320 LZ-BHB Brussels airlines Bae146 OO-DJW Brussels airlines Bae146 OO-DJW Cathay Pacific 747 400(f) reg unrecorded unrecordrd AA 767 Cathay Pacific 747-400(F) Jet 2 B757 G-LSAC British midland Embraerer 145 G-RJXF Virgin Atlantic 747-400 G-UGAL Pegasus 737-800 TC-AHH Balkan Holidays A320 LZ-BHB Balkan Holidays A320 LZ-BHB Jet 2 B757 G-LSAC Jet 2 B757 G-LSAC Onur A321 TC-OAK r Onur A321 TC-OAK Onur A321 TC-OAK Onur A321 TC-OAK B.A. A 319 G-EUPU Onur A321 TC-OAK Lufthansa Bae 146 D-AVRO the reg of this Monarch A300-600 was not recordrd Thomas Cook A321 , reg not recorded Lufthansa Bae 146 D-AVRO Lufthansa Bae 146 D-AVRO the reg of this Monarch A300-600 was not recordrd Gama Aviation of Farnbough Lear Jet 45 G-ZXZX Gama Aviation of Farnbough Lear Jet 45 G-ZXZX Gama Aviation of Farnbough Lear Jet 45 G-ZXZX Turkish Airlines A321 TC-JMK Turkish Airlines A321 TC-JMK KLM 737 PH-BDM Continental 757 N41140 Virgin 747-400 G VAST Continental 757 N41140 Virgin 747-400 G VAST Virgin Atlantic B747-400 G-VAST Virgin Atlantic B747-400 G-VAST

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]]> Thu Jun 4 2009 Preserved Diesels, odds and sods collection from around the UK http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1702980.html You know what its like, you are out with the wife and all of a sudden you come across a railway with something really juicy running and as she loves ya you are allowed to leap out and crack a couple of shots off, well thats what this collection is all about, the one off's, the just fell over such and such, you get the drift. I can see that this collection will grow as time goes bye. Monday 25 May 2009: You know what its like, you are out with the wife and all of a sudden you come across a railway with something really juicy running and as she loves ya you are allowed to leap out and crack a couple of shots off, well thats what this collection is all about, the one off's, the just fell over such and such, you get the drift. I can see that this collection will grow as time goes bye.

Duing last summers war weekend at the Lemming Bar to redmire line the lines met cam unit arrives at Bedale 101 678 departs Bedale for Leyburn. N019 at Pickering N019 at Pickering N019 at Pickering Deltic 19 at New Bridge box on the NYMR on a very grey overcast afternoon last summer. Thge DFR's class 27 working in push pull mode with D9555 at Parkend last summer. D9555departing parkend on the DFR D9555 at the whitecross postoffice crossing on the DFR One from the distant past a BTH type 1 in ficticious railfreight grey livery at the ELR 11-09-87 One of my favorites but sadly i don't get down there any more. The south devon railways BR type 2 Near Staverton, the date is unreciordrd. Western Curior (D1062 at Bridgenorth 14-05-89 Western Ranger (D1013) at Bridgenorth 14-05-89 My haulage to Minehaed what I believe is a Park royal unit gets ready to depart from Bishops Lydeard, the date is recorded as Sept 94. The ELR's class 33 33:117 pulling away from a very grey and damp Ramsbottem on 23-03-98 Deltics no 19 & 22 (?) at Barrow Hill date unredcorded My haulage to Minehaed what I believe is a Park royal unit gets ready to depart from Bishops Lydeard, the date is recorded as Sept 94 A diesel gala at the Mid Hants Railway saw me catch D8188 at Alresford. She carried the name of'River Yeo, date unrecorded The Mid hants single car dmu (class 121)at marks Tey A diesel gala at the Mid Hants Railway saw me catch D8188 at Alresford. She carried the name of'River Yeo, date unrecorded D8188 'River Yeo' approaching Marks Tey date unrecorded The Mid hants railway class at Alresford The class 121 dmu departing Ropley for Alresford, the date is unrecorded D8188 'River Yeo' approaching Four Marks. date unrecorded The Bed-pan unit at Ehe Midland railway Centre seen here at Swannick jcy on a unrecorded date Duing the MRC's diesel gala over the weekend of 30-31-03-01 D7671 made its along awaited comeback into traffic since withdraw from BR. Pictured here at Golden valley on 31-03-01 Duing the MRC's diesel gala over the weekend of 30-31-03-01 D7671 made its along awaited comeback into traffic since withdraw from BR. Pictured here at Golden valley on 31-03-01 This shot was published in Heritage Railway magazine May 01 D8001 at riddings over bridge 31-03-01 The MRC bed pan unit undeneath the signal gantry at Swannick 31-03-01 one of Gortons finest! D7076 at the manchester museum of sience technology @Garret (and Gorton wks) weekend , sunday 16-08-09 Must be charter subject matter ? D7076 at Liverpol rd st Manchester 15-08-09 Dutch liveried EM1 now repatriated from the Netherlands and resides in the Liverpool rd museum, Dutch liveried EM1 now repatriated from the Netherlands and resides in the Liverpool rd museum Dutch railway logo and original name plate still carried by Ariandne Another fine example of engineering from Gorton , remember these Hymek D7076 D7076 at Liverpool rd Manchester , the worlds first railway station 37:906 giving it some umpf up Edington bank on the SVR sat 22-08-09 37:906 giving it some umpf up Edington bank on the SVR sat 22-08-09 37-906 arriving at Hampton Loade sat 22-08-09 37-906 arriving at Hampton Loade sat 22-08-09 D3937 in Bewdley yard sat evening 22-08-09

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]]> Mon May 25 2009 The Teddy Bears Picnic (EMRPS style) http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1700645.html What a return this was. Our first venture to the Dean Forest Railway a couple of weeks earlier was a bit of a wash out so when a re-run was offered on the 28th April 2002 we jumped at it. This charter was remembered for numerous reasons not just because our subject matter D9555 was the last built loco at Swindon works or the potting shed exploits!! but the sun also put in an appearance. Tuesday 30 November 1999: What a return this was. Our first venture to the Dean Forest Railway a couple of weeks earlier was a bit of a wash out so when a re-run was offered on the 28th April 2002 we jumped at it. This charter was remembered for numerous reasons not just because our subject matter D9555 was the last built loco at Swindon works or the potting shed exploits!! but the sun also put in an appearance.

D9555 at Whitecroft The moggy minor crossing shot ( car is authentic 1960's) D9555 awaiting departure at Parkend In the forest near Norchead The classic shot outside the postoffice at Whitecroft D9555 at Parkend D9555 outside the PO at Whitecroft whilst we wait for the impending thunder storm. In the forest near Norchead Just south of Whitecroft crossing and post office At parkend In the forest near Norchead. 9 the waggons where loaded with real hard core and made the loco work) Outside the post office again Last look at parkend , this time from the signal pole. After the charter D9555 drops her train off here in Lidney yard then heads back to Norchead light engine.

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 The first jet Air Force 1 http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1692862.html outside the museum of flight, Seattle Washington state a few sobbering days after sept 11th 2001. Monday 4 May 2009: outside the museum of flight, Seattle Washington state a few sobbering days after sept 11th 2001.

B707 Air Force 1 1959-62, kept in the fleet untill 66 for the Vice President, missions with Presidents Einsenhower, Kennedy and Johnson and VP Nixon.

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]]> Mon May 4 2009 Southend Airport Summer 2001 http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1692555.html Carrining on digitising my 'Flight collection' work here are some scanned 6 x 4.5 slides all shot on Fugi Scalia for the agency on an airside visit to southend airport. I was also allowed in the heavy maintainence hanger and photographed a B737 that was privatly owned by a middle east gentleman who from memory was proud as punch of his aircraft. Monday 4 May 2009: Carrining on digitising my 'Flight collection' work here are some scanned 6 x 4.5 slides all shot on Fugi Scalia for the agency on an airside visit to southend airport. I was also allowed in the heavy maintainence hanger and photographed a B737 that was privatly owned by a middle east gentleman who from memory was proud as punch of his aircraft.

An ex B,A. 757 awaiting disposal Interesting aircraft this as its the 707 impounded by customs because it was used to smuggle cocaine into the country and as she landed the crew through the drugs out of the cockpit window, back in 01 it was a big story. Concept image of a Dash 8 Saudi owned 737 HZ-MIS under maintainence A shorts SD3 -60 Streamline Aviation Shorts SD3 PA-28 Cherokee140 PA 121 151 Warrier Starboard engines on the stored Bae 146 The impounded Koda Air Cargo 707 The shedueled flight across to Jersey was readied whilst i was airside. The kolas port wing and engines G-Fizz a Pa 28-161 airside actvity arounfd the Jersey holiday flight. The saudi 737 HZ-MIS The saudi 737 HZ-MIS The saudi 737 HZ-MIS The 727 OY - SET The saudi 737 HZ-MIS The saudi 737 HZ-MIS The 727 OY - SET The impounded Kolas air frieght 707 The impounded Kolas air frieght 707 Augusta 109 N430CE The Brit European aircrew awating their passengers. Engine on Sterling European Airlines /TNT B727 OY-SET at Heavy haulage maintainence Southend Engine on Strerling European Airlines /TNT B727 OY-SET at Heavy haulage maintainence Southend EX - B .A 757 in storage Saudi owned 737 HZ-MIS under maintainence A walk about in the storage area. An ex B,A. 757 awaiting disposal Bae 146 Scotia TBM 700

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]]> Mon May 4 2009 Great Central Railway Loughborough Leicestershire Spring Diesel Gala sunday 26th April 2009 http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1689372.html What a day, brilliant traction but not weather wise really a game of russian rulette with the sun but some extreemly pleasing results where captured Tuesday 28 April 2009: What a day, brilliant traction but not weather wise really a game of russian rulette with the sun but some extreemly pleasing results where captured

The Crompton D6535 approaching the A46 road bridge at woodthorpe The crompton at woodthorpe New resident the BCRW type 2 sulzar (class 27 if your young enough) D5401 at woodthorpe. New resident the BCRW type 2 sulzar (class 27 if your young enough) D5401 at woodthorpe. Brush 4 D1705 'Sparrwhawk' at Woodthorpe The railways Class101 dmu northbound at woodthorpe. having past under woodthorpe bridge the dmu makes here way back to loughborough. D1705 in push mode at Kinckley lane cutting. D5401 approaching rabbit bridge. D5401 approaching rabbit bridge. 37-314 & Brush 2 D5830 at rabbit bridge 37-314 & Brush 2 D5830 at rabbit bridge 37-314 & Brush 2 D5830 at rabbit bridge 37-314 & Brush 2 D5830 at rabbit bridge The dmu at rabbit bridge The dmu at rabbit bridge BR Ttpe 4 sulzar..'Peak' D123 at rabbit bridge The 37 approaching rabbit bridge The 37 approaching rabbit bridge The 37 approaching rabbit bridge the crompton (BCRW type 3) D6535 approach at rabbit bridge ( the 27 is in the rear pushing) the crompton (BCRW type 3) D6535 approach at rabbit bridge ( the 27 is in the rear pushing) D5401 at rabbit bridge pushing the cropton. sparrow hawk at Kinchley lane sparrow hawk at Kinchley lane Anglia rail class 47 47:714 stabled out of traffic temporarly at Quorn. Anglia rail class 47 47:714 stabled out of traffic temporarly at Quorn 37:314 storms away from Quorn. 37:314 storms away from Quorn. 37:314 storms away from Quorn. Brush type 2 (class 31) D5830 in the golden orche livery that always causes debate. Brush type 2 (class 31) D5830 in the golden orche livery that always causes debate. The brush 4 appraoches Quorn station The brush 4 appraoches Quorn station D5401 approaches Quorn station D5401 at Quorn d5402 departing from Quorn The brush 2 helps push back to Loughborough. the class 37 at Woodthorpe the class 37 at Woodthorpe the crompton powers under the A6 road bridge at woodthorpe D6535 at Woodthorpe D123 at Loughborough outer home D123 at Loughborough outer home the 27 helps push the peak at Loughborough outer home. 37;314 southbound at Woodthorpe. D5401 pulls its train back to Loughborough at Woodthorpe this time with the peak in tow. to finnish with 37314 at woodthorpe northbound

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]]> Tue Apr 28 2009 'EMA', Sunday evening 19th April 2009 http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1685100.html After a while my interest in the world of aviation has returned and there is no better way than to capture a AN124 on finals and taxing at EMA along with a couple of the usual residents. Sunday 19 April 2009: After a while my interest in the world of aviation has returned and there is no better way than to capture a AN124 on finals and taxing at EMA along with a couple of the usual residents.

A DHL Airbus taxing to the stand Thomas Cook A:320 G-DHJZ Thomas Cook A:320 G-DHJZ Easy Jets G-EZBC gets a rolling start DHL' B757 in old livery G-BMRF DHL' B757 in old livery G-BMRF On Finals Antonov bureau AN 124 UR 82008 On Finals Antonov bureau AN 124 UR 82008 Just about to touch down, UR 82008 To big to use the taxi ways AN 82008 taxi's up the runway to get to the DHL ramp To big to use the taxi ways AN 82008 taxi's up the runway to get to the DHL ramp To big to use the taxi ways AN 82008 taxi's up the runway to get to the DHL ramp Arriving at the DHL ramp shot with a 17-35mm lens AN 124 UR 82008 fills the frame as it crosses over the boundry fence shot with a 17-35mm lens AN 124 UR 82008 fills the frame as it crosses over the boundry fence

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]]> Sun Apr 19 2009 Barrow hill's steam Gala (Chesterfield, Derbyshire) sunday 5th April 2009 featuring an A1 -A2 2 x A4's and a supporting cast. http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1679808.html Barrow Hill at its best a LNER line up featuring Tornado-Blue Peter- Union of south africa & Sir Nigel Griesley along with K1 Lord of the isles , the GcR's 04 all feature in this incredible line up. I was unfortunatly not able to attend the photo-charter held on the friday but went on the sunday and was rewarded with somre cracking weather and shots. Sunday 5 April 2009: Barrow Hill at its best a LNER line up featuring Tornado-Blue Peter- Union of south africa & Sir Nigel Griesley along with K1 Lord of the isles , the GcR's 04 all feature in this incredible line up. I was unfortunatly not able to attend the photo-charter held on the friday but went on the sunday and was rewarded with somre cracking weather and shots.

N7 69621 1F half cab 41708 on the roundhouse turntable time hounered shed scene tornado and Blue Peter Left to right Blue peter, Tornado and Union of south Africa Sir Nigel K1 Lord of the Isles A4 Sir Nigel Gresley A4 Sir Nigel Gresley A4 Sir Nigel Gresley To the left 'Sir Niogel gresley right K1 62005 'Lord of the isles The depots 0-6-0 Pecket A4 Sir Nigel Gresley A4 Sir Nigel Gresley A4 Sir Nigel Gresley A1 Tornado what its all about Sir Nigel Gresley designed these loco's when he was the Chief mechanical engineer of the LNER in the early part of the 20th centhuary, A4 ^0009 Union of south Africa shows off her sleek lines. A4 600009 Union of South Africa K1 62005 Lord of the isles sadly o non runner but blue peter shows off her new coat of apple green paint in the yard Supporting cast A1 in the form of this wonderful narrow gauge replica brought along from the Romney Hythe and Ditchuerch railway in Kent rear 3/4 shot of new built A1 pacific Tornado in her new coat of BR apple green paint The atmosphere of a working steam shed The atmosphere of a working steam shed The atmosphere of a working steam shed The atmosphere of a working steam shed The atmosphere of a working steam shed N7 69621 For sale, railway station totem signs as priced by railway railewayania auctioneers sheefielf railwayania auctions can't have a steam gala without a black 5 could we. the N7 and Blue Peter. A2 Blue Peter sadly out of ticket the big two left A1 Tornado and right A2 Blue peter Tornado Tornado Tornado Union of South Africa Union of South Africa Union of South Africa Tornado passing a stabled union of South Africa Tornado's name plate footplate crew getting on Union of south africa Union of South Africa K1 62005 Lord of the isles Union of South Africa A4 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley (namrd after her designer) N7 69621 N7 69621 N7 69621

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]]> Sun Apr 5 2009 Some shots of the Irish fleet at rest in Killybeck Co. Sligo http://www.iansboatsplanesandtrains.com/c1673788.html Some porttraits of the Irish fishing fleet a rest as i pst through killybeck on a recent trip to Ireland Sunday 29 March 2009: Some porttraits of the Irish fishing fleet a rest as i pst through killybeck on a recent trip to Ireland

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