Some Bonny lads here?.'East Coast' driver's enjoy a night on the town.You can all breathe out now.05/12/2009.

Whatever happened to the 'Swillington Pig'?.Paul Smith and Mick Kaye pose at Starcross.Paul Smith was a secondman at holbeck shed in 1977 then moved to Exeter to drive on the glorious devon coast.Paul is now retired and living in Starcross.August 2009.

The days of BR.L-R Dave Lee,PJ,Steve,Dennis Harriman,Woz and Aide enjoy a few beers in Leeds.05/12/1990.

A night in Leeds after attending the bike show at Birmimingham.L-R Mick Mckenzie,Dave Lee,Aide Sykes,Woz and Steve Brooke.5/12/1990.

Leeds driver 'Bob Bapty' gets to grips with 47531 at Dent whilst working 1E28 12:37 Carlisle-Leeds loco -hauled service.22/02/1988.

Driver 'Bob Bapty' poses at the controls of 47531 with 1E28 12:37 Carlisle-Leeds loco-hauled service at Ormside.The chap stood behind bob is 'Paul Holden' who was a Senior Railman at Appleby for many years before transferring to York where he stayed until retiring several years ago.Thanks must go to 'David Hunter' for the information.22/02/1988.

Ready for the off...Doncaster driver 'Steve Bradley' awaits departure from London king's cross with the 17:20 'Hull Executive'.Try not to break it Bradder's.11/05/2009.

Secondman Graham Liversidge peruses a railway publication prior to departure with Deltic 9006.Hope you've put that spanner mk2 boiler on Graham.March 1970.

During a recent re-union,myself,John Ashby and Andy Hannah sample the delights of York's finest ales.04/03/2009.

Holbeck Secondman 'Trevor Bray' complete with obligatory cigarette get's the Crompton 45052 into her stride whilst leaving Sheffield.18/06/1977.Trevor is now a Driver with Cross Country.Image Courtesy of Mick Kaye.

Steve Titheridge and Instructor Brian Hagger stand at Wakefield Kirkgate during MP12 Training.Cheer up Steve,them Schematic diagrams aren't as bad as they look.1987.Image Courtesy of Andy Horn.

A young 23 year old 'Richard Armstrong' catches up on some revision during my MP12 to become a Train Driver with 'British Rail'.1987.Image Courtesy of Andy Horn.

The day's of 'Duran Duran' and 'A-ha'?.Myself and Steve feeling and looking a little 'Worse for Wear' during our day's on the MP12.I think we must of visited 'Martines' nightclub in Leeds the night previous as we often did.Somehow we managed to pass all the relevant traction and rules exam's and later the following year became British Rail 'Train Driver's'.1987.Image Courtesy of Andy Horn.

A couple of 'Whipper Snappers' here?.Why myself and Steve Simon are looking so Glum is anyone's guess.This image was taken at Wakefield Kirkgate station over 20 years ago whilst we were training to become Train Driver's for 'British Rail' on our MP12.In less than a few months we would become fully fledged Drivers in charge of class 47 locomotives.1987.Image Courtesy of Andy Horn.

Wonder why the teacher Mr.Watts has a stick on his desk?.Doncaster and Leeds drivers get to grips with the theory aspects of the class 91s.Image Courtesy of Karl Watts.

Leeds and Doncaster drivers during training for the class 91's.Image Courtesy of Karl Watts.

Two top lads here.Freightliner Intermodal Driver Shaun Haley and GNER Driver John Ball at Carnforth.16/03/2004.

Some 'old hands' here? Leeds drivers relaxing during 91 training.L-R Wilf Stone,Sid Adams,Doug Shiletto,Norman Waistle,Bob Morley and Bert Ford.Nice Hush Puppies Norman.1991.Image Courtesy of GBRf Manager Karl Watts.

Another shot of the stricken FCC 313 at Ponsbourne Tunnel after severe overnight weather conditions caused damage to the OHL equipment on the Hertford Line.A big thank you to Kings Cross Driver Chris Munro and Trainee Driver Phil Wright for a top afternoon.29/10/2008.

Guard Paul Meikle-jones saunters up to the class 47 after carring out his duties with the Groundframe at Ribblehead.1980s.

Drinking on duty?..L-R..Secondman Chris Carrington,Guard Paul Meikle-jones and the Driver Barry Stead enjoy a few beers in the 'Station Inn' at Ribblehead whilst the train is loaded with ballast.Happy Days.1980s.All images courtesy of Paul Mickle-jones.Thanks Paul.

Are you paying attention Treacle-bones asks guard Albert Bedford.Albert showing Paul the ropes at Hunslet Down goods yard.It's a wonder Treacle-bones is still awake.1980s.

Driver Hughie Dick and Guard Paul Meikle-jones arrive at Hunslet Down sidings.1980s.

This Image was taken in 1947 and depicts two very proud gentlemen.To the left is Holbeck Driver 'Arthur Rose' and the gentleman on the right is no other than the Bishop 'Eric Treacy' pictured at Leeds Station having just returned from a footplate ride in the capable hands of Arthur.Image courtesy of Graham Liversidge and The Yorkshire Evening Post.

Some top lads here?..Knottingley Open Day..Woz and James in charge of the Bouncy castle...The Deltic trip was as good as it get's...Top Day.06/09/2008.

The One and only Phil Wright enjoying his breakfast on Langstone Rock.Only another 5 left Phil.30/08/2008.

Yours Truly relaxing between shot's at Dawlish.Image taken by my Little assistant Sophie.25/08/2008.

L-R Driver's Howard Kaye,Geoff Ackerman,Nobby Clarke and Phil Cheeseborough on there way home.1990s.

Who's round is it?.'Gravel Gob' Nobby Clarke and Geoff Ackerman in the Ale house.1990s.

Tony Hall right,poses with the other lads on their MP12.1981/82.

Driver Tony Hall and Guard Barry Roberts on platform 4 at Leeds ready for the off with the 17:00 141 service to Selby.Early 1990s.All images courtesy of Tony Hall.

L-R.BR Secondmen.Two lincoln lads and Antonio Hall.Like the matching T-shirt and belt Tony.1980.

The lads from Frodingham at Doncaster Carr Loco.1981.

A very unusual visitor to Manchester.Thompsons B1 61021 'REITBOK' Stands at 26G Belle Vue with Driver Jack Russall,Fireman Jack Oddy and Driver Jack Bennett.Very proud footplate staff.Early 1950s.Image courtesy of Graham Liversidge.

A young Tony Hall prepares for the off at Tattenham corner on a glorious winter's day.1987.

One of two brothers.Harry Thurlow in charge of 43158 at 125mph passing Little Barford Power Station with an Inter-city service from London King's Cross-Leeds.This image was taken by the 'B' driver John Poskitt.Happy Day's.1986.Image courtesy of Graham Liveridge.

Redneck and Waspy.Alias Brian Austerfield and Frank Waspe in the Roster clerk's office at Leeds.1980's.Image courtesy of Dave Bapty.

What a Bonny Bunch?.Traction trainee's L-R Phil Greenwood,Nigel Barker,Dave Bapty and John Crowther.1986.Image courtesy of Dave Bapty.

Instructor 'Pete Wilson' and Driver 'Julian Phillips' pose with MTU Powered 43238 at Doncaster in between HST Brake Handling.We had worked her from Durham and eventually arrived at London King's Cross at 11:51 hours.You can breath out now lad's.29/07/2008.

Our last day and photograph together.Having spent the last 2 weeks together we finally have to go our separate way's as the HST course comes to an end.Andy,Myself and John are pictured at York on our return journey from a 2 day stay in Edinburgh.Good luck lad's.25/07/2007.

The 'Three Cockney's' pose at York on the return journey from Edingburgh.Andy,Steve and John will soon be fully fledged NXEC Driver's based at London King's Cross.Thank's for a great 2 week's guy's.25/07/2008.

No Lap dancing club's for you lot tonight?.NXEC Driver's enjoy a few beer's before sampling the delight's of Edinburgh.24/07/2008.

The 'Leeds Lad's' relax at 'The King's Manor' hotel after a gruelling day's work at 'Cragentinny'.24/07/2008.

After a hard day's work on 'Cragientinny Depot' we all returned the our hotel to relax.John,Steve and Andy sample Edinburgh's finest ale's in the swealtering heat.24/07/2008.

Mike gives the 'Thumbs Up' to comfirm the release of the parking brake on 43062 during HST Training at Craigentinny.24/07/2008.

NXEC's finest?.A 2 day visit to Edinburgh see's NXEC Driver's on HST Training at Craigentinny Depot.24/07/2008.

Top Instructor 'Pete Wilson' explains to Chus 'Spanish Driver' the difference between a 'Paxman and a MTU' Powercar whilst at Craigentinny Depot.Mike and Julian don't seem too impressed?24/07/2008.

Old Love 'Pete Wilson' and 'Ian Massey' pose in the classroom at London King's Cross.Thanks for a Great course lads.23/07/2008.

Are you sure you understand Andy?.Steve explains the basic working's of the Class 254 to Andy.23/07/2008.

Lunch time in Classroom 10b during HST training at London King's Cross.23/07/2008.

'GNER Driver' Paul Gibb at the controls of 82222 on his way to King's Cross.2006.

Where did you say we stopped?.Danny at the controls of a DMU on the route learner.1980's.

Those were the day's.Danny poses with 55015 'Tulyar' at Holbeck shed.1970s.

'Yours Truly' at the controls of a Paxman HST at 125mph.Heaven..2008.

My '55A' secondman for the return journey.With 3D99 Cancelled i decided to return to Leeds with NXEC Driver 'Danny Kaye'.Danny kindly let me do the Driving in charge of 1D43 17:33 London-Bradford F.S.No wonder he's laughing?.91108 Stands at Grantham with her scheduled stop.02/07/2008.

Early morning at Darlington.'MTU' Powered 43290 awaits the right away with the 07:10 Leeds-Aberdeen service.In charge is Leeds Driver Mr.Mark Hargreaves.25/06/2008.

'Top Doncaster Driver' Mark Watson and Thunderbird at Church Fenton.19/06/2008.

Three top lads here?.L-R Train guard Gavin,Driver's Steve Bradley and Mark Dobbins.67019 Stands at Church Fenton with the NXEC Road Learner,next stop Doncaster via Knottingley.17/06/2008.

'Driver Manager' Steve Cross posing at Peterborough.This was my ride out assessment for my Core route Leeds-London King's Cross.The train is the 18:33 1D46 from London-Leeds.11/06/2008.

GNER Driver Mark Hargreaves arrives on time 5 minutes late.Doncaster 2006.

GNER Days..Top Drivers Pete Wilson and Mick Kaye relax in the messroom at London Kings Cross.1999.

A very rare image indeed?...A Doncaster driver in Kings Cross messroom.Driver Mark Watson wonders how he ended up in London.Only kidding Mark.GNER 1999.

This Photograph was taken over 50 years ago and features a Mr.Graham Liversidge who has now retired.Graham was a Railwayman through and through having served 50 years in the footplate grade.This image shows Graham as a very young cleaner sitting in the Drivers seat of 45063.This image was taken by Mr.David Bower.1950s.

A very young Mick Kaye posing on a Crompton.July 1975.

Mick Kaye awaiting further orders in the Wendy house at Leeds 1985.

Mick Kaye relaxes between banking duties 1982.

Mick Kaye and Andy Dix on the lickey incline, I was letting the kid have a go !!!!!! 1982.

'Yours Truly' stands aside 43320 at Grantham with the 12:35 London-Leeds service.01/05/2008.

"My Chauffeur" for the day.NXEC's finest Driver 'Trevor Price' poses with 43095 at Stevenage.Thanks for a Great day Trev.01/05/2008.

Some top lads here?.Maintrain staff at Neville Hill west end console.These lads keep the job running through the night.12/04/2008.Photo courtesy of Mick Kaye.

Mick Kaye stands alongside a class 124 Trans-Pennine unit at Morecambe.1983.

Our last day together.Yours Truly,Steve,John,Andy,Mark,Ian and Chus pose for the camera at London King's Cross.14/03/2008

Our last day together and ready to be let loose with a National Express class 91.Class of 2008 in the classroom at London King's Cross.Yours truly,Chus,Andy,John and Steve.Seated is Mr.Ian Massey who has been our teacher for the last 5 weeks on the class 91's.Keep in touch guys.14/03/2008

Class of 2008.National Express East Coast's new Driver's.Back row,Chus Alonso,Andy Hannah,Driver Instructor Mark Watson,John Ashby and Steve Ellis.Seated is Mr.Ian Massey our Teacher for the Last 5 weeks on Class 91's.14/03/2008

'Beauty and the Beast'.Formally GNER Eurostar Driver's and now National Express East Coast Driver's,Paul Wraithmell and Mick Kaye'Up to No Good'at Mirfield.2008.

What do you want to be when you grow up young man?A very young 15 year old Paul Wraithmell poses with 47373.Paul is now a Driver with National Express East Coast.1983.

Happy Days.Ian Moorhouse stands at Manchester Victoria awaiting departure with a Liverpool-Newcastle service.October 1983.

On my last day Learning class 91's at London King's cross,i then returned home in the capable hands of my favourite NXEC Driver Mr.Trevor Price whilst working the 15:10 King's Cross-Leeds service and 43300 'Craigentiny' in charge.This image is of 'Trevor' at Grantham with the scheduled stop of 1D38.07/03/2008.

Now a NXEC Driver.Secondman Mr Ian Moorhouse poses for the photographer which on this occasion was Mick Kaye.Don't have nightmares.October 1983.

'Ready for the off'.Myself and 'Top Leeds Driver Trevor Price' prepare to leave London King's Cross with 1D43 the 17:33 National Express East Coast service to Bradford F.S.08/02/2008.

Some dodgy looking secondmen and Moustaches here?MP 12 Trainees L-R.Pete Scully,Bob Smith,Nick Craven,Chris Short,Karl Watts,Phil Jones,Phil Whitaker,Bob Bapty,Pat McNicolas and Instructor George Sykes.Image courtesy of Driver Steve Brady.Cheers Steve.1982.

A 'Trolly Dolly' and a bunch of 'Reprobates' Adorn platform 1 at Blackpool North.Good job Brian Hyland wasn't around? 1990.All these images are courtesy of Retired Driver Harry Smith.Thanks Harry.This image was taken by Instructor Paul Scott.

'Happy Day's'...Fish and Chips and a stroll on the front.Austin Daniels,Ken Blakey,Norman Carter,Eric Tyreman and John Turner.1990.Image Courtesy of Harry Smith.

'Hole in the wall' gang during Road Learning Blackpool North in 1990.L-R Eric Tyreman,John Turner,Ronnie Smith,Norman Carter,Harry Smith,Ken Blakey,Ian Evans(Pepsi).The 3 character's standing are Ronnie Frankland,Harry Hughes and Norman Mcgill.All now sadly retired or have passed away.

Passed cleaner's 'Peter Eaglan' and 'Harry Smith' Dream of one day becoming 'Passed Men' as they pose for David Eaglan at Stourton Shed whilst D326 takes on fuel.The Engine is no other than 'D326 EE type 40' which was involved in numerous collisions and the infamous 'Great Train Robbery'.1965/66.

A very young 'Harry Smith' get's to grips with D5250 whilst shunting takes place at Hunslet Down Siding's.1966/67.Image courtesy of Jim Frankland.

Driver 'Tommy Wood' takes to the messroom at Skipton South junction to mash up.Tommy later became the LDC man at Holbeck Shed and got me the job as a secondman.Early 1960s.Image courtesy of David Eaglan.

Where's your Tie 'Greendale'.My conductor for the day Mr.Tony Greendale poses before the off with the 15:03 Express service to Leeds.01/10/2007

Awaiting departure from Neville Hill Up sidings,Mick Rawling and Mr John Fletcher pose for Mick Kaye.16/09/2007.Photo by Mick Kaye.

Dan Ryder joyriding inbetween track insections at Healey Mills on one of the old banggers 37 695, Aug 2007!

Smile for the camera.Nigel Ryder and Peter Warren.1982

Ready for the off.Nigel Ryder prepares to leave skipton whilst MP12 handling.1983

Future Drivers of B.R.Mick Holland,Dave Hargate,Nigel Ryder,Daryll Pawson,Stuart Cox and instructor Peter Warren pose in the classroom at Doncaster during MP12 training.1982.All pictures courtesy of Dan Ryder.Thanks Dan.

No wonder the platforms empty.Then Huddersfield driver Nigel Ryder (alias Hair Bear Bunch) has frightened all the passengers away from penistone station.Summer 1985.

Driver Trainer Peter Warren relaxes in between the classroom Shenanigans.1982

Am i COOL or what?.Nigel Ryder about to take the controls of the Glasgow-Nottingham service during MP12 handling.1983

Trainee Nigel Ryder and Traction instructor Keith Tomlinson at the helm of a 45 on the return morning Glasgow - Nottingham in Skipton station whilst MP12 handling, 1983.

MP 12 Training in the classrooms at Doncaster 1982-83.Dave 'Sheriff' Hargate,Stuart Cox,Driver trainer Peter 'Slanting Man' Warren,Mick Holland,Nigel 'Old Stain' Ryder and finally Gary Ellis.

MP 12 Training in the classrooms at Doncaster 1982-83.Dave 'Sheriff' Hargate,Stuart Cox,Driver trainer Peter 'Slanting Man' Warren,Mick Holland,Nigel 'Old Stain' Ryder and finally Gary Ellis.

'Fish and chips' or 'Tetley's'.Wonder where these four went for their dinners?Seen on the North Pier at Blackpool,John Fox,Don Myers,Ralf Hall and Frank Brinning.All now sadly retired.The photograph was taken during Road Learning duties to Blackpool North in the 1990s.

'Man and Machine' (Yours Truly at the Helm) arrive at Ais Gill with the 15:48 Carlisle-Leeds Express service.A big thank you to Mr Pete Ball for the above image.Hope your camera still works Pete.23/06/2007.

Frank Brinning and Graham Liversidge in Happier times.Frank is currently recovering from the Big 'C'.Get well soon Frank.1980s

The 'Caption' says it all.Thatcher,Major and Blair R.I.H.1994.

Cheer up John? John Mitchell.1989.

'Yes i did' drive the 91's to London King's Cross.A very proud Ralph Hall.Thank's to privatisation this all came to an end.1995.

Ronnie and Austin.I never once saw them smile after privatisation.Happy Retirement lads.1980s.

Have you got enough badges on your jacket Graham?Graham Liversidge and John Fox.Two Very Proud Men.1980s.

Ex Neville Hill Driver Trevor Baron.1994.

Top Driver Ralph Hall.1980s.

Two Top Linker's Graham and John.1980s.

Is it time to head back to Leeds lads.1994.

Funny Looking Leeds-Blackpool Roading Learning Map 'Austin'.1994.

'Derek Ibbotson'.1994.

Class 91 and Ralph Hall.Enjoy your Retirement Ralph.1994.

Brian,Walt,Harry,and Ken.1980s.

'The Stud' Brian Hyland in his usual pose that wooed so many women.1980s

The 'One' and 'Only' Mr Raymond Cowling.Thank God.1994.

Walt and Ronnie.1980s

The 'Joker's of the pack'Ralph and john.1980s

'No guessing' what John's dreaming about?.Not Blackpool North.1994.John sadly passed away in 2007.R.I.P.