RICHARD ARMSTRONG'S  RAILWAY GALLERY
2009
5th January 2009
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Some bonny lads here?.Need some names please.Back row L-R ? ? ? Clive Haddon who sadly passed away several years after this image was taken to Cancer.Middle row L-R Dave Greenwood ? ? Mario Carrington,Ian Massey.Front row ?.MP12 1982/83.
Some bonny lads here?.Need some names please.Back row L-R ? ? ? Clive Haddon who sadly passed away several years after this image was taken to Cancer.Middle row L-R Dave Greenwood ? ? Mario Carrington,Ian Massey.Front row ?.MP12 1982/83.New
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East Coast 43312 passes Burn.17/11/2009.
East Coast 43312 passes Burn.17/11/2009.New
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66724 is seen passing Burton Salmon in charge of 6H93 Tyne-Drax.17/11/2009.
66724 is seen passing Burton Salmon in charge of 6H93 Tyne-Drax.17/11/2009.New
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66732 at Burton Salmon in charge of 6H27 Hull-Drax coal.17/11/2009.
66732 at Burton Salmon in charge of 6H27 Hull-Drax coal.17/11/2009.New
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66596 Passes Burton Salmon with 4R08 Immingham-Drax coal.17/11/2009.
66596 Passes Burton Salmon with 4R08 Immingham-Drax coal.17/11/2009.New
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66551 Approaches Burton Salmon in charge of 4S60 Hunslet-Ravenstruther.17/11/2009.
66551 Approaches Burton Salmon in charge of 4S60 Hunslet-Ravenstruther.17/11/2009.New
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Still sporting her 'National Express' livery 43319  approaches Whitwood Junction with Driver 'Darren Rothwell' in charge of the Sundays only 5N43 Neville Hill-Heaton C.S.15/11/2009.
Still sporting her 'National Express' livery 43319 approaches Whitwood Junction with Driver 'Darren Rothwell' in charge of the Sundays only 5N43 Neville Hill-Heaton C.S.15/11/2009.
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Sporting her new 'East Coast' livery 91110/82223 Race north at Colton.14/11/2009.
Sporting her new 'East Coast' livery 91110/82223 Race north at Colton.14/11/2009.
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'East Coast' livered 43277/43206 head north with the 08:00 1S07 'East Coast' service to Edingburgh.14/11/2009.
'East Coast' livered 43277/43206 head north with the 08:00 1S07 'East Coast' service to Edingburgh.14/11/2009.
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Bardon Aggregates Livered 66623 'Bill Bolsover' races out of the shadows at Dudfleet Lane in charge of 6M89 Dewsbury-Earles empty cement wagons.09/11/2009.
Bardon Aggregates Livered 66623 'Bill Bolsover' races out of the shadows at Dudfleet Lane in charge of 6M89 Dewsbury-Earles empty cement wagons.09/11/2009.
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Ribblehead,a class 40 and 3 very young looking traincrew.L-R Driver 'Tony Wilson',Secondman in driving seat 'Alan Walker' and Guard 'Graham Clarkson' alias 'Nookie Bear'.Special thanks to Driver 'Gary Hardcastle' for identifying the traincrew.1970s.
Ribblehead,a class 40 and 3 very young looking traincrew.L-R Driver 'Tony Wilson',Secondman in driving seat 'Alan Walker' and Guard 'Graham Clarkson' alias 'Nookie Bear'.Special thanks to Driver 'Gary Hardcastle' for identifying the traincrew.1970s.
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47786 Rounds the curve at Hare Park with the E.C.S 5Z66 Carnforth-Doncaster.16/10/2009.
47786 Rounds the curve at Hare Park with the E.C.S 5Z66 Carnforth-Doncaster.16/10/2009.
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86701 Races through Colton in charge of 5Z18 Willesden-Lowfell E.C.S.Nice to see all the lads.16/10/2009.
86701 Races through Colton in charge of 5Z18 Willesden-Lowfell E.C.S.Nice to see all the lads.16/10/2009.
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158794 Exits Dandry Mire viaduct with a southbound service for Leeds.07/10/2009.
158794 Exits Dandry Mire viaduct with a southbound service for Leeds.07/10/2009.
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66547 in charge of 4M75 climbs out of Garsdale over Dandry Mire viaduct.07/10/2009.
66547 in charge of 4M75 climbs out of Garsdale over Dandry Mire viaduct.07/10/2009.
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Bowled again?.60059 'Swinden Dalesman' rounds the curve at Hare Park junction in charge of 6E32 Preston-Lindsey empty bogie tanks.05/10/2009.
Bowled again?.60059 'Swinden Dalesman' rounds the curve at Hare Park junction in charge of 6E32 Preston-Lindsey empty bogie tanks.05/10/2009.
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43308/43317 Saunter through Whitwood Junction with the Sundays Only 5N43 Neville Hill-Heaton C.S. in a lucky patch of sun.04/10/2009.
43308/43317 Saunter through Whitwood Junction with the Sundays Only 5N43 Neville Hill-Heaton C.S. in a lucky patch of sun.04/10/2009.
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What no wires?.43312/43306 speed through Burn with 1E14 Aberdeen-London service.26/09/2009.
What no wires?.43312/43306 speed through Burn with 1E14 Aberdeen-London service.26/09/2009.
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A1 Class 60163 'Tornado' speeds through Gateforth in charge of 1Z64 17:02 York - Kings Cross 'The Cathedrals Express'.26/09/2009.
A1 Class 60163 'Tornado' speeds through Gateforth in charge of 1Z64 17:02 York - Kings Cross 'The Cathedrals Express'.26/09/2009.
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A sparkling 'National Express' livered 43295/43313 race southbound through Burn in charge of 1E12 Inverness-London service.26/09/2009.
A sparkling 'National Express' livered 43295/43313 race southbound through Burn in charge of 1E12 Inverness-London service.26/09/2009.
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Shed 187 Rounds the curve at Whitwood junction in charge of 6G70 08:39 Rylstone-Redcar complete with the Gorgeous ex-National Power wagons.24/09/2009.
Shed 187 Rounds the curve at Whitwood junction in charge of 6G70 08:39 Rylstone-Redcar complete with the Gorgeous ex-National Power wagons.24/09/2009.
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Two very proud footplate men,secondman 'Paul Wraithmell' and driver 'Dick Copley' pose with 47089 'Amazon' at 'Carlton sidings' near Royston junction.August 1986.
Two very proud footplate men,secondman 'Paul Wraithmell' and driver 'Dick Copley' pose with 47089 'Amazon' at 'Carlton sidings' near Royston junction.August 1986.
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Virgin voyager 220042 speeds through Catholme past the crowd of photographers awaiting the arrival of 56303.10/09/2009.
Virgin voyager 220042 speeds through Catholme past the crowd of photographers awaiting the arrival of 56303.10/09/2009.
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Passing the crowd of photographers at Catholme 56303 in charge of 6Z57 Boston-Washwood Heath.10/09/2009.
Passing the crowd of photographers at Catholme 56303 in charge of 6Z57 Boston-Washwood Heath.10/09/2009.
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'Stunning'.55022 Stands silent at Neville Hill awaiting the crowds tomorrow.12/09/2009.
'Stunning'.55022 Stands silent at Neville Hill awaiting the crowds tomorrow.12/09/2009.
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55022.12/09/2009.
55022.12/09/2009.
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43082.12/09/2009.
43082.12/09/2009.
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47786.12/09/2009.
47786.12/09/2009.
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'MUSCLE' 2009.
'MUSCLE' 2009.
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37901.12/09/2009.
37901.12/09/2009.
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55022.12/09/2009.
55022.12/09/2009.
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55022.12/09/2009.
55022.12/09/2009.
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55022.12/09/2009.
55022.12/09/2009.
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55022.12/09/2009.
55022.12/09/2009.
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40145.12/09/2009.
40145.12/09/2009.
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Just couldn't resist showing another image of the 'Green Beauty'.56303 Rounds the curve at Lockington with the slightly late running 6Z57 Boston-Washwood Heath load twenty.10/09/2009.
Just couldn't resist showing another image of the 'Green Beauty'.56303 Rounds the curve at Lockington with the slightly late running 6Z57 Boston-Washwood Heath load twenty.10/09/2009.
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66514 at Hasland with 6M51 Hull-Rugeley loaded coal.10/09/2009.
66514 at Hasland with 6M51 Hull-Rugeley loaded coal.10/09/2009.
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222006 At Hasland.10/09/2009.
222006 At Hasland.10/09/2009.
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47484 and 47839 race through Elford in charge of 6Z48 Burton on trent-Dollands Moor.One of the class 47s later caught fire at Didcot.10/09/2009.
47484 and 47839 race through Elford in charge of 6Z48 Burton on trent-Dollands Moor.One of the class 47s later caught fire at Didcot.10/09/2009.
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56303 in charge of 6Z57 at Catholme.Nice to see and chat to some top photographers namely Pete Ball and GG.10/09/2009.
56303 in charge of 6Z57 at Catholme.Nice to see and chat to some top photographers namely Pete Ball and GG.10/09/2009.
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The first of many images of 56303 as she passes through Lockington in charge of 6Z57 Boston-Washwood Heath.Thanks Ross for a top day.10/09/2009.
The first of many images of 56303 as she passes through Lockington in charge of 6Z57 Boston-Washwood Heath.Thanks Ross for a top day.10/09/2009.
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91111 'The Mouse' Takes a breather at Leeds having arrived over 2 hours late due to OHL problems at Highdyke junction.I departed London on time with the 19:33 1D48 service only to be delayed for over 2 hours just north of Peterborough at Greatford awaiting clearance to pan down and coast at 115 mph through the affected area.Happy day's.03/09/2009.
91111 'The Mouse' Takes a breather at Leeds having arrived over 2 hours late due to OHL problems at Highdyke junction.I departed London on time with the 19:33 1D48 service only to be delayed for over 2 hours just north of Peterborough at Greatford awaiting clearance to pan down and coast at 115 mph through the affected area.Happy day's.03/09/2009.
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Bring's back memories.Exactly 29 years to the day that i joined the railway as a 'traction trainee' for BR.What a coincidence that i would once again be in the cab of a 31.The cab of 31106.Thanks to Serco Driver 'Andy Wylde' for allowing me to fire the little beast up.01/09/2009.
Bring's back memories.Exactly 29 years to the day that i joined the railway as a 'traction trainee' for BR.What a coincidence that i would once again be in the cab of a 31.The cab of 31106.Thanks to Serco Driver 'Andy Wylde' for allowing me to fire the little beast up.01/09/2009.
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31106 Stands idling at Neville Hill prior to departure over the S&C.01/09/2009.
31106 Stands idling at Neville Hill prior to departure over the S&C.01/09/2009.
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31106 Stands idling at Neville Hill prior to departure over the S&C.01/09/2009.
31106 Stands idling at Neville Hill prior to departure over the S&C.01/09/2009.
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66522 at Burton Salmon.27/08/2009.
66522 at Burton Salmon.27/08/2009.
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66512 at Burton Salmon.27/08/2009.
66512 at Burton Salmon.27/08/2009.
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Going nowhere?.Cotswold Rail 47813 and 47828 stand in the west yard at Doncaster.23/08/2009.
Going nowhere?.Cotswold Rail 47813 and 47828 stand in the west yard at Doncaster.23/08/2009.
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Going nowhere?.Cotswold Rail 47813 and 47828 stand in the west yard at Doncaster.23/08/2009.
Going nowhere?.Cotswold Rail 47813 and 47828 stand in the west yard at Doncaster.23/08/2009.
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NXEC Thunderbird stands silent at Doncaster awaiting duties.23/08/2009.
NXEC Thunderbird stands silent at Doncaster awaiting duties.23/08/2009.
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GC 180112 Passes bridge 33 in some rather nice light on her way to Sunderland.19/08/2009.
GC 180112 Passes bridge 33 in some rather nice light on her way to Sunderland.19/08/2009.
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Classic Lines.My speeder tonight stands at Leeds awaiting departure for Neville Hill.15/08/2009.
Classic Lines.My speeder tonight stands at Leeds awaiting departure for Neville Hill.15/08/2009.
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'Out of the Box' Grand Central 180112 races through colton junction with 5Z80 Wolverton-Heaton ECS.25/07/2009.Thanks to the big man Ross for the gen.
'Out of the Box' Grand Central 180112 races through colton junction with 5Z80 Wolverton-Heaton ECS.25/07/2009.Thanks to the big man Ross for the gen.
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A combination of 1/60th shutter speed and 125 mph give the required affect of speed.82205 in charge of 5D11 ECS from Newcastle-Neville Hill speeds south at Thirsk in stunning evening light.19/07/2009.
A combination of 1/60th shutter speed and 125 mph give the required affect of speed.82205 in charge of 5D11 ECS from Newcastle-Neville Hill speeds south at Thirsk in stunning evening light.19/07/2009.
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Awaiting signals at 'Castle Hills Junction' Northallerton 82205 sits patiently with 5D11 ECS from Newcastle-Neville hill SU only service.19/07/2009.
Awaiting signals at 'Castle Hills Junction' Northallerton 82205 sits patiently with 5D11 ECS from Newcastle-Neville hill SU only service.19/07/2009.
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Awaiting the road at Newark Northgate due to the failure and rescue of a failed class 180 at Bawtry.91103 stands on the up with the 13:30 London -Newcastle service (Driver Mark Watson) whilst 91120 stands on the down with the 13:10 London-Leeds service (Driver Mick Kaye).22/06/2009.Thanks to Mick Kaye for the image.
Awaiting the road at Newark Northgate due to the failure and rescue of a failed class 180 at Bawtry.91103 stands on the up with the 13:30 London -Newcastle service (Driver Mark Watson) whilst 91120 stands on the down with the 13:10 London-Leeds service (Driver Mick Kaye).22/06/2009.Thanks to Mick Kaye for the image.
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43308 and 43302 Stand at London King's Cross awaiting their next turns of duty,respectively the 21:00 and 22:00 services north of the capital.17/07/2009.
43308 and 43302 Stand at London King's Cross awaiting their next turns of duty,respectively the 21:00 and 22:00 services north of the capital.17/07/2009.
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Catches Pigeons?.The result of hitting a Kamikaze pigeon which tried to out-run my 91 whilst travelling at 125mph.91108 stands at Doncaster awaiting time with 1D44 17:49 London-Leeds service.10/07/2009.
Catches Pigeons?.The result of hitting a Kamikaze pigeon which tried to out-run my 91 whilst travelling at 125mph.91108 stands at Doncaster awaiting time with 1D44 17:49 London-Leeds service.10/07/2009.
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Heading south at bridge 33 see's 43317 in charge of the 17:12 Newcastle-London service.05/07/2009.
Heading south at bridge 33 see's 43317 in charge of the 17:12 Newcastle-London service.05/07/2009.
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91128 Speeds towards York with the 16:30 London-Newcastle service.05/07/2009.
91128 Speeds towards York with the 16:30 London-Newcastle service.05/07/2009.
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With a full rake of NXEC Livered MK3s 43239 Rushes north with the 16:00 London-Edinburgh service.05/07/2009.
With a full rake of NXEC Livered MK3s 43239 Rushes north with the 16:00 London-Edinburgh service.05/07/2009.
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Another couple of hours relaxing at Colton under some threatening skies as 43312 powers her way north with the 14:30 London-Edinburgh service.05/07/2009.
Another couple of hours relaxing at Colton under some threatening skies as 43312 powers her way north with the 14:30 London-Edinburgh service.05/07/2009.
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With the sun a little head-on 67006/67029 Rush south in charge of 'The Northern Belle'.04/07/2009.
With the sun a little head-on 67006/67029 Rush south in charge of 'The Northern Belle'.04/07/2009.
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Woz complete with the customary fag in hand goes walk about in search of the best location.04/07/2009.
Woz complete with the customary fag in hand goes walk about in search of the best location.04/07/2009.
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Northern Rail 321903 works the first service of the day to Doncaster.04/07/2009.
Northern Rail 321903 works the first service of the day to Doncaster.04/07/2009.
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Early morning sun illuminates Cross country voyager 220 015 as she races south with the 06:15 Leeds-Reading service.04/07/2009.
Early morning sun illuminates Cross country voyager 220 015 as she races south with the 06:15 Leeds-Reading service.04/07/2009.
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82219/91111 Race towards Doncaster with 1A07 07:00 Leeds-London King's Cross service.04/07/2009.
82219/91111 Race towards Doncaster with 1A07 07:00 Leeds-London King's Cross service.04/07/2009.
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With the ECML Franchise now in turmoil 91118 races northbound past bridge 33 with the 16:30 FX London King's cross-Newcastle service.02/07/2009.
With the ECML Franchise now in turmoil 91118 races northbound past bridge 33 with the 16:30 FX London King's cross-Newcastle service.02/07/2009.
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Catch her while you can?.91111 'The Mouse' races north in charge of the 15:00 London King's cross-Glasgow service.02/07/2009.
Catch her while you can?.91111 'The Mouse' races north in charge of the 15:00 London King's cross-Glasgow service.02/07/2009.
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91116 Heads north at Colton junction with the 17:00 London King's cross-Edinburgh service and Driver 'Daylight Dave Harrison' in charge.02/07/2009.
91116 Heads north at Colton junction with the 17:00 London King's cross-Edinburgh service and Driver 'Daylight Dave Harrison' in charge.02/07/2009.
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GC 43123 Screams through colton on her way to Sunderland.02/07/2009.
GC 43123 Screams through colton on her way to Sunderland.02/07/2009.
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43296 Speeds towards York with the 16:00 KX-Aberdeen service.02/07/2009.
43296 Speeds towards York with the 16:00 KX-Aberdeen service.02/07/2009.
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With yet another livery looming 43307 passes Colton junction with the 15:30 KX-Edinburgh service.02/07/2009.
With yet another livery looming 43307 passes Colton junction with the 15:30 KX-Edinburgh service.02/07/2009.
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43302-43384 Head north with 5Z26 Neville Hill-Craigentinny ECS move.02/07/2009.
43302-43384 Head north with 5Z26 Neville Hill-Craigentinny ECS move.02/07/2009.
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On the last day of June and in the swealtering heat at London king's cross stands 43251 having just arrived from the north.Get that Air Conditioning on?.30/06/2009.
On the last day of June and in the swealtering heat at London king's cross stands 43251 having just arrived from the north.Get that Air Conditioning on?.30/06/2009.
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Still a very desirable train 57311 powers through Dunham on the Hill in charge of 6J37 Carlisle Yard-Chirk loaded timber.24/06/2009.
Still a very desirable train 57311 powers through Dunham on the Hill in charge of 6J37 Carlisle Yard-Chirk loaded timber.24/06/2009.
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Bit of a power shot.Still a very desirable train 57311 powers through Dunham on the Hill in charge of 6J37 Carlisle Yard-Chirk loaded timber.24/06/2009.
Bit of a power shot.Still a very desirable train 57311 powers through Dunham on the Hill in charge of 6J37 Carlisle Yard-Chirk loaded timber.24/06/2009.
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With the Wednesdays only working 92030 rushes north in charge of 6S94 Dollands Moor-Irvine loaded china clay.24/06/2009.
With the Wednesdays only working 92030 rushes north in charge of 6S94 Dollands Moor-Irvine loaded china clay.24/06/2009.
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66427/66412 Make light work of 6C53 seen passing through Bootle (Cumbrian coast).24/06/2009.
66427/66412 Make light work of 6C53 seen passing through Bootle (Cumbrian coast).24/06/2009.
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Highlight of a very memorable day see's un-branded 57316 racing towards Panmaenmawr with 1W91 Cardiff central-Holyhead Arriva service.24/06/2009.
Highlight of a very memorable day see's un-branded 57316 racing towards Panmaenmawr with 1W91 Cardiff central-Holyhead Arriva service.24/06/2009.
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'My speeder' for the return journey from London see's 43308 at Grantham with the 17:30 1D43 NXEC Service for Skipton.20/06/2009.
'My speeder' for the return journey from London see's 43308 at Grantham with the 17:30 1D43 NXEC Service for Skipton.20/06/2009.
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Early morning at Brumber bridge sees 43312/43295 speed towards York with the 07:10 NXEC Leeds-Aberdeen service.12/06/2009.
Early morning at Brumber bridge sees 43312/43295 speed towards York with the 07:10 NXEC Leeds-Aberdeen service.12/06/2009.
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Heading down the single line at Oakenshaw.12/06/2009.
Heading down the single line at Oakenshaw.12/06/2009.
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Very rare indeed?.37218 and 37607 round the curve at Crofton East in charge of 2Q08 Doncaster-Derby NMT.12/06/2009.Thanks to the Driver Jason Rogers for the gen.
Very rare indeed?.37218 and 37607 round the curve at Crofton East in charge of 2Q08 Doncaster-Derby NMT.12/06/2009.Thanks to the Driver Jason Rogers for the gen.
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Very rare indeed?.37218 and 37607 round the curve at Crofton East in charge of 2Q08 Doncaster-Derby NMT.12/06/2009.
Very rare indeed?.37218 and 37607 round the curve at Crofton East in charge of 2Q08 Doncaster-Derby NMT.12/06/2009.
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Very rare indeed?.37218 and 37607 round the curve at Crofton East in charge of 2Q08 Doncaster-Derby NMT.12/06/2009.
Very rare indeed?.37218 and 37607 round the curve at Crofton East in charge of 2Q08 Doncaster-Derby NMT.12/06/2009.
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GC Hst screams through colton on her way to Sunderland.01/06/2009.
GC Hst screams through colton on her way to Sunderland.01/06/2009.
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Highlight of the day see's a very clean GBRf 66704 as she approaches Ulleskelf in charge of 5Z51 Butterwell-Daw Mill loaded coal in bogie box wagons.01/06/2009.
Highlight of the day see's a very clean GBRf 66704 as she approaches Ulleskelf in charge of 5Z51 Butterwell-Daw Mill loaded coal in bogie box wagons.01/06/2009.
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In stunning evening light 66031 approaches Colton junction with the diverted 6E35 Empty steel.01/06/2009.
In stunning evening light 66031 approaches Colton junction with the diverted 6E35 Empty steel.01/06/2009.
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A freindly wave and whistle from Leeds Driver 'Trevor Price' in charge of 91106 as she races past bridge 33 at colton on her way to York with the non-stop 17:00 London king's cross NXEC service.She was running 4 minutes late having lost traction motors 3&4 at Hitchin.01/06/2009.
A freindly wave and whistle from Leeds Driver 'Trevor Price' in charge of 91106 as she races past bridge 33 at colton on her way to York with the non-stop 17:00 London king's cross NXEC service.She was running 4 minutes late having lost traction motors 3&4 at Hitchin.01/06/2009.
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43308 Leads a full rake of NXEC stock through Colton junction with the 16:00 from London king's cross.01/06/2009.
43308 Leads a full rake of NXEC stock through Colton junction with the 16:00 from London king's cross.01/06/2009.
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Highlight of the day see's a very clean GBRf 66704 as she approaches Ulleskelf in charge of 5Z51.01/06/2009.
Highlight of the day see's a very clean GBRf 66704 as she approaches Ulleskelf in charge of 5Z51.01/06/2009.
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My favourite shot from our holiday.43137 rounds the curve at Coryton Cove on her way to Paddington.29/05/2009.
My favourite shot from our holiday.43137 rounds the curve at Coryton Cove on her way to Paddington.29/05/2009.
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The delights of Dawlish.26/05/2009.
The delights of Dawlish.26/05/2009.
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