An image i never included in any collection due to the light.56312 passes New Barnetby crossing with the short lived 5Z56 Washwood Heath-Immingham empty steel.01/12/2008.

Same MTU for 2 days running.Christmas eve at Grantham.43299 awaits departure with the 11:35 London-Leeds NXEC service.24/12/2008.

My 'Speeder' for the northbound journey to Newcastle.43299 sits at Leeds platform 9 awaiting departure with the 07:10 1S03 to Aberdeen.23/12/2008.

91118 Awaits departure to Neville Hill having worked 1D47 19:03 London KX-Leeds NXEC Service with yours truly at the Helm.18/12/2008.

My beast for the evening '91107' takes a well deserved rest on arrival at Leeds with 1D45 18:33 from London kx.16/12/2008.

Last shot of the day due to cancellations and early runners sees 66013 as she rounds the curve at Cargo Fleet.Another top day with Ross Byers.Cheers Ross.03/12/2008.

Jason returning with the late running NMT at Cargo Fleet.03/12/2008.

37229 and 37194 ease the RHTT round the curve at Metz Bridge.03/12/2008.

Top serco driver Jason Rodger's joyriding round the north-east.Cheers for all the gen Jase.03/12/2008.

142 090 on her way to Salturn seen passing Coatham Marsh.03/12/2008.

950001 With Jason Rodgers at the helm passing Coatham Marsh.03/12/2008.

Done by just 3 minutes.37194 and 37229 pass Park End with 3S10.03/12/2008.

First shot a great day with Ross Byers.Loco's at Thornaby.03/12/2008.

66143 Saunters through New Barnetby with 4R13 Empty coal.01/12/2008.

Returning through New Barnetby 20304 and 20303.01/12/2008.

60044 Passes New Barnetby in charge of the Iron Ore.01/12/2008.

20303 and 20304 pass New Barnetby with 3S13. 01/12/2008.

60092 At New Barnetby with the local Iron Ore.01/12/2008.

Stunning morning sun as 60092 trundles through New Barnetby with the local Iron Ore wagons.01/12/2008.

Our Road Learning engine for the day.67027 'Rising Star' stands at Milford awaiting signals.27/11/2008.

67027 'Rising Star' at Church Fenton with NXEC Doncaster driver Mr.Ian Roberts.Thanks for 4 great days Ian.27/11/2008.

In charge of 3S14 this week saw 20305 and 20303 returning from Grimsby with the RHTT heading for Malton.21/11/2008.

One for Mr.John Hooson.56312 and 56311 Crawl through New Barnetby with 6Z56 Washwod Heath-Immingham empty covered steel wagons in very nice light.21/11/2008.

Double-Headed class 56's quietly pass New Barnetby in charge of 6Z56 Washwood Heath-Immingham empty covered steel wagons for the 3rd time this week.56312 and 56311 will work a total of 12 trips before the flow comes to an end.21/11/2008.

43053 Stands at York after a breather pipe had come adrift and the carden shaft was throwing the oil all over.The power car and most of the coaches are now bathed in oil.This will be the last time that we will see 43053 with Paxman power.She will work to Inverness then be returned to Craigentinny,then eventually to Loughborough for refurbishment and will then be transferred to FGW.She never made it to Inverness and was terminated at Newcastle arriving 30 minutes late.17/11/2008.

43053 Stands at York after a breather pipe had come adrift and the carden shaft was throwing the oil all over.The power car and most of the coaches are now bathed in oil.This will be the last time that we will see 43053 with Paxman power.She will work to Inverness then be returned to Craigentinny,then eventually to Loughborough for refurbishment and will then be transferred to FGW.She never made it to Inverness and was terminated at Newcastle arriving 30 minutes late.17/11/2008.

What a difference a day makes?.One of the many NXEC Travelling fitters inspects 43053.A very poorly 43053 stands at York.She left London with the 12:00 HC Service for Inverness,but approaching Peterborough developed a fault which was examined and was found to be terminal.One of the breather pipes had come adrift causing oil to be thrown externally as well as internally.17/11/2008.

My Office for the morning.43313 at Neville Hill.16/11/2008.

My Office for the morning.43313 at Neville Hill.16/11/2008.

43053 Prior to our departure from Neville Hill.She would then go empty to Craigentinny.16/11/2008.

One of the last paxman cabs.43053 soon to be refurbished stands at Neville Hill awaiting departure for Craigentinny.16/11/2008.

With a full rake of National Power blue wagons 60009 in charge of 6Z71 Saunters through Bell Busk.15/11/2008.

Just a Shed?.66087 in charge of 4D11 is seen passing Barnetby crossing in lovely morning light.16/10/2008.

Anyone for a Rest-Day?.NXEC Driver's roster clerk Matt Lacey doing what he does best.Image Courtesy of NXEC Driver Mick Kaye.05/11/2008.

37038 and 37607 Speed through Crigglestone with the late running 3S14 Railhead treatment train.Nice to see Rosey and the lads.07/11/2008.

60046 Leaves the outskirts of Leeds in charge of 6M22.31/10/2008.

Kings Cross Thunderbird 67024 assists FCC 313025 after succumbing to the wintery conditions on the Hertford Line.29/10/2008.

The only shot in sun.66100 races through Dilston with a lengthy ballast working under a double rainbow.26/10/2008.

A few pictures taken whilst road learning Sleaford for the forthcoming National Express diversions.Sleaford West signalbox.October 2008.All images Courtesy of NXEC Driver Mick Kaye.

Lincoln Station.October 2008.

Blankney Signalbox.October 2008.

Approaching Scopwick signalbox.October 2008.

Approaching Metheringham Signalbox.October 2008.

20302 now leading accelerates through Ecclesfield junction with 3S14 bound for Malton.22/10/2008.

20305 and 20302 Dodge the shadows at Ecclesfield junction on their return to Sheffield with 3S14 Grimsby-Malton RHTT under a threatening sky.Think you'll need a new Saw now Ross.22/10/2008.

43046 in charge of 1C37 Sheffield-St Pancras passes Handsworth due to the closure of Bradway tunnel.Can't see any Silver Birches now Ross.22/10/2008.

Yet to recieve any EWS branding is 60054 'Charles Babbage' seen at New Barnetby crossing in charge of the re-instated 6K23 Local Iron Ore tripper.22/10/2008.

The start of a Top day with Ross Byers...20302 and 20305 with 3S13 Wakefield Kirkgate-Grimsby RHTT at New Barnetby.Nice to see Mike and Dave too.22/10/2008.

Too many shadows?Arrived at Addingford Lane only to realise that i'd forgotton to put my battery in the D300,so this shot was taken with the trusty old Fuji S3Pro.60084 in charge of the tanks.20/10/2008.

Running to time GBRf 66711 Rounds the curve at Knabbs bridge with 4R41 Eggborough-Immingham empty coal hoppers.16/10/2008.

Returning on the slow line 66304 in charge of the early running 6Z14 Immingham-Ratcliffe p.s.16/10/2008.

Under a perfect autumnal sky Fastline 66304 is seen passing New Barnetby Crossing in charge of the new coal working 4Z14 Chaddesden-Immingham.16/10/2008.

A very small consolation for what would of probably been the shot of the Year had i not been done by one small cloud.I arrived at my location in glorious sun and sat there for a further 55 minutes in unbroken sun.As the train approached the smallest and darkest cloud crept up the line at the same speed as 60040 with 6M22.Unbelievable?.This image is of 57006 in charge of 6Z74 as she passes through Hunslet.09/10/2008.

Having recieved the relevant information that 6E56 would be diverted through Calder bridge it was a oppotunity too good to miss.66623 Saunters past Oakenshaw lane in charge of the re-routed 6E56 Tunstead-Drax p.s lime in FHH hoppers under a lovely Autumnal sky.08/10/2008.Cheers Ross.

Finally managed to capture 66526 in charge of 6E06 Bredbury-Roxby binliner at Oakenshaw lane.08/10/2008.

A night time shot of the new motorway bridge been lowered into place at Altofts in 1973.Image courtesy of Les Woad.

The 'Healey Mills' crane at work whilst the bridge goes in over the M62 at Altofts.1973.Image courtesy of Les Woad.

The new M62 motorway bridge been put into place at Altofts.1973.Image courtesy of Les Woad.

Running bang on time 60013 'Robert Boyle' in charge of 6E32 Preston Docks-Lindsey tanks is seen passing Oakenshaw Lane.06/10/2008.

66554 Provides the traction for the late running 6M89 Dewsbury-Earles as she leaves the outskirts of Wakefield at Crofton West Junction.06/10/2008.

6117 'Welsh Guardsman' Awaits departure from Holbeck Shed.1947.Image courtesy of Graham Liversidge.

Last shot today sees 60043 in charge of 6D11.05/10/2008.

With the light now fading 43302 Passes through Bishops Wood.05/10/2008.

Late evening sun and a couple of 'Virgin' Hot air balloons provide a nice effect as 82228 Speeds south.05/10/2008.

82229 at Bishops Wood.05/10/2008.

GC 43065 and 43123 Race through Bishops Wood with a Lady as the driver.05/10/2008.

A pair of Northern 158s speed through Bishops Wood.05/10/2008.

Running at 110 mph due to the blunt end leading 91104 assists 82209 on their way to London.05/10/2008.

Arriva XC 43321 and 43301 Race through Barkston Ash in charge of 9V59 09:00 Glasgow-Plymouth Hst service in their full XC Livery.01/10/2008.

66710 Passes Hagg Lane in lovely morning sun with 4R41 Eggborough-Immingham working.01/10/2008.

Deltic D9010 Leaves York.1960S.

Peak D14 Arrives at Holbeck for the attention of fitter Frank Mountain.1960s.

Class 8 freight passes through Holbeck.1966.

A3 'Papyrus' stands at York.

70004 'William Shakespeare' minus nameplates stands at Mirfield under the watchful eye of a young enthusiast as he examines the footplate.

East Midlands 222006 Races towards Doncaster with the Sundays only 17:00 from York.28/09/2008.

How rare is this.GC Powercar 43067 Clocking up the miles in charge of the Serco test train.Nice to see Mr.Jason Rogers at the controls as she storms through Burn.28/09/2008.

60026 Passing through Burn with full ballast wagons.28/09/2008.

GC Sunday service passing Burn.28/09/2008.

60047 Heading south at Burn.28/09/2008.

NXEC 91119 Speeds north at Burn.28/09/2008.

6000 hp...37248,37712 and 57601 Race through Hagg Lane in charge of 5Z59 on the last leg of their journey to Carnforth.28/09/2008.

A Triple header...37248,37712 and 57601 Pass Hagg Lane on their return to Carnforth with the ECS 5Z59 in a lucky patch of sun.28/09/2008.

Newly refurbished NXEC Mk 3 stock stands at Neville hill.Photo Courtesy of NXEC Driver Mick Kaye.12/09/2008.

Totally ignoring the class 45 and class 56 a young enthusiast admire's the class 66.The youth of today eh?.06/09/2008.

58001 Stands at 'Knottingley Open Day' awaiting the crowds.06/09/2008.

Hired in NXEC Hst at Langstone Rock.30/08/2008.

FGW Hst at Dawlish Warren.28/08/2008.

FGW Hst at Dawlish.26/08/2008.

Arriva Cross Counrty service at Dawlish.26/08/2008.

47773 & 33025 Pass Langstone rock in charge of the Tyseley-Kingswear Tour on a day i'd rather forget...English Weather?.30/08/2008.

D1005 'Western Venturer' rounds the curve at Langstone rock with the 10:10 Bristol-Kingswear Dartmouth special.30/08/2008.

Arriva Cross Country Voyager is captured approaching Dawlish Warren in evening sun.28/08/2008.

Friendly bunch them FGW Driver's.A welcome wave from the driver as a FGW service passes Dawlish Warren for the south coast.28/08/2008.

Late evening sun at Dawlish and 66085 in charge of 6V62 makes a fine sight heading south.26/08/2008.

159102 Heads south at Dawlish in lovely evening light.26/08/2008.

FGW Hst 43042 Passes Dawlish with an up working in the last of the evening sun.26/08/2008.

55022 Departs York with 1Z47 'The North Yorkshireman' bound for Dundee.16/08/2008.

Big mistake in not taking the Tripod?..55022 Restarts one of her engines in readiness for the Northbound trip to Dundee whilst in charge of 1Z47 'The North Yorkshireman'.What a magnificent sight as she stands under the glorious roof of York station.16/08/2008.

Under a typical August sky...37059 & 37423 Pass Welbeck in charge of the late running 1Z45 'Meridian Mariner' Spitfire Tour from Wolverhampton-Cleethorpes.16/08/2008.

Deltic 55022 'Royal Scots Grey' saunters through Hunslet in charge of 1Z56 on 'The Hope Valley Executive Circular' tour on a miserable August afternoon.09/08/2008.

Running 15 minutes late and dodging the shadows 40145 powers through Dover Bridge on her way to Stafford in charge of the 'The Whistling Fellsman'.02/08/2008.

In a brief spot of sunshine 40145 ambles through Stainforth cutting in charge of 1Z23 Carlisle-Stafford 'The Whistling Fellsman'.02/08/2008.

Northern 158's accelerate away from Settle with a service for Leeds.02/08/2008.

'Paxman' powered 43053 and 43119 stand at Corby Glen with the 07:40 Leeds-London service having been stopped to examine the line due to problems with the overheads.01/08/2008.

Our Beast for the day.43206 and 43300 form the 08:05 Leeds-London service with a pause at Wakefield.31/07/2008.

A small amount of Adobe makes A4 60009 Appear to be from a different era apart from a few indifferent coaches.26/07/2008.

Oops?.66201 sits in the dirt at Doncaster.She was signalled onto the 2 way goods but ended up derailing just north of platform 8.Please explain for the signaller.23/07/2008.Image courtesy of NXEC Driver Trevor Price.

The 'River Seine'.Paris.12/07/2008.

A French artist prepares his work along the 'River Seine'.12/07/2008.

Those crazy French.Rush hour at 'The Champs-Elysees'.12/07/2008.

'Yours Truly' in charge of the 'Infamous' 91132 which was re-numbered after several fatal incidents.91132 Storms through Wymondley with the 15:35 1D39 NXEC Service for Leeds.Image taken by Fellow NXEC Driver Phil Wright.Cheer's Phil your'e a Top man.08/07/2008.

What a job.This is as good as it gets.This was my 'maiden voyage' to London Kings Cross and return.91103 stands at Westborough awaiting signals whilst working the 12:10 1D32 London-Leeds service.Top job,Top day.01/07/2008.

Another Sandygate Lane shot?.This time it's the turn of 'DRS' 66420 in charge of a string of Empty cement wagon's bound for Earles in the form of 6M25.30/06/2008.

43206 Races through Colton junction with the 13:50 Aberdeen-London Kings Cross service.29/06/2008.

82217 Passing through Cawood on her way to the x.29/06/2008.

91128 Races through Cawood in charge of the 15:30 London-Newcastle service.29/06/2008.

60084 'Cross Fell' drifts through Cawood in charge of 6D11 Tees Yard-Scunthorpe empties.29/06/2008.

NXEC Hst 43302 Races towards Doncaster with the 11:42 Aberdeen-London service.29/06/2008.

A 7 car East Midlands Meridian passes Cawood.29/06/2008.