January 2008
1st January 2008 to 31st January 2008

'Oh... I do love a bit of Wensleydale!'

The first trip of 2008 was James' trip to the Wensleydale Railway, including 47309, 47703 & 47715 (now owned by the Railway) in a privileged look around the depot at Leeming Bar, a shot of the change in gradient near Leyburn, and shots of 101678 at Redmire in the snow!


Secondly James has visited Stockton to photograph the Doctor Yellow class 43's and set working 1Q19 which ran via the Durham Coast...


In the third trip out of January, James visited Norton On Tees, to photograph the Grand Central HST 43067 and 43080


On Wednesday 16th 66411 made its first trip after a period out of traffic, James captured it on 4Z44 at Stockton...


A visit to Thornaby, Redcar, Long Beck & Marske on 26th...


And Normans first trip out, after the third operation to Stockton, to get Duff's 47316 & 47033 going for scrap at TJ Thomson's, and 47237 & 31454 bringing them there...


A Newcastle trip, while out for a day!!!


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101678 ready to work the 10:35 Leeming Bar - Redmire (via Leyburn)
101678 ready to work the 10:35 Leeming Bar - Redmire (via Leyburn)
2008-01-04 09:56:51
 47703 owned by Cotswold Rail is parked up at Leeming Bar. Photograph Taken With Permission.
47703 owned by Cotswold Rail is parked up at Leeming Bar. Photograph Taken With Permission.
2008-01-04 09:58:27
 47715 now owned by The Wensleydale Railway at Leeming Bar. Photograph Taken With Permission.
47715 now owned by The Wensleydale Railway at Leeming Bar. Photograph Taken With Permission.
2008-01-04 09:59:04
 47309 with was diverted while being transported to TJ Thomsons for use by Cotswold Rail at Leeming Bar. Photograph Taken With Permission
47309 with was diverted while being transported to TJ Thomsons for use by Cotswold Rail at Leeming Bar. Photograph Taken With Permission
2008-01-04 09:59:50
47309 with was diverted while being transported to TJ Thomsons for use by Cotswold Rail at Leeming Bar. Photograph Taken With Permission
47309 with was diverted while being transported to TJ Thomsons for use by Cotswold Rail at Leeming Bar. Photograph Taken With Permission
2008-01-04 10:00:15
 47703 owned by Cotswold Rail is started up at Leeming Bar. Photograph Taken With Permission.
47703 owned by Cotswold Rail is started up at Leeming Bar. Photograph Taken With Permission.
2008-01-04 10:01:14
 47703 owned by Cotswold Rail is started up at Leeming Bar. Photograph Taken With Permission.
47703 owned by Cotswold Rail is started up at Leeming Bar. Photograph Taken With Permission.
2008-01-04 10:01:21
 47703 owned by Cotswold Rail is started up at Leeming Bar. Photograph Taken With Permission.
47703 owned by Cotswold Rail is started up at Leeming Bar. Photograph Taken With Permission.
2008-01-04 10:02:08
The 'Hybrid' unit at Leeming Bar
The 'Hybrid' unit at Leeming Bar
2008-01-04 10:04:14
 The track nearing Leyburn
The track nearing Leyburn
2008-01-04 11:27:15
 101678 amongst the snow covered hills of Wensleydale at Redmire
101678 amongst the snow covered hills of Wensleydale at Redmire
2008-01-04 11:30:58
 101678 amongst the snow covered hills of Wensleydale at Redmire
101678 amongst the snow covered hills of Wensleydale at Redmire
2008-01-04 11:32:22
101678 amongst the snow covered hills of Wensleydale at Redmire
101678 amongst the snow covered hills of Wensleydale at Redmire
2008-01-04 11:32:50
 47309, 47715 & 47703 now all together at Leeming Bar.
47309, 47715 & 47703 now all together at Leeming Bar.
2008-01-04 12:30:00
 A last look at 47309 & 47715 Leeming Bar
A last look at 47309 & 47715 Leeming Bar
2008-01-04 12:34:00
 156480 at Stockton on a Middlesbrough - Hexham service
156480 at Stockton on a Middlesbrough - Hexham service
2008-01-05 10:42:55
156480 at Stockton on a Middlesbrough - Hexham service
156480 at Stockton on a Middlesbrough - Hexham service
2008-01-05 10:44:03
 142089 arrives at Stockton on a Hexham - Nunthorpe train
142089 arrives at Stockton on a Hexham - Nunthorpe train
2008-01-05 11:33:20
 White number 142084 arrives at Stockton on a Middlesbrough - Hexham train
White number 142084 arrives at Stockton on a Middlesbrough - Hexham train
2008-01-05 11:41:33
 43014 passes through Stockton Station, on 1Q19 Derby - Heaton (which ran via the Durham Coast Line) 43089 was on the rear
43014 passes through Stockton Station, on 1Q19 Derby - Heaton (which ran via the Durham Coast Line) 43089 was on the rear
2008-01-05 12:00:03
43089 brings up the rear through Stockton Station, on 1Q19 Derby - Heaton (which ran via the Durham Coast Line) 43014 was leading... <br> Great more HST action on my local line!!!
43089 brings up the rear through Stockton Station, on 1Q19 Derby - Heaton (which ran via the Durham Coast Line) 43014 was leading...
Great more HST action on my local line!!!
2008-01-05 12:00:17
 A nicely framed shot of engineers taking a look at one of the Semaphore Signals near Norton On Tees 'box
A nicely framed shot of engineers taking a look at one of the Semaphore Signals near Norton On Tees 'box
2008-01-13 13:00:45
 142021 passes Norton on Tees signal box, with a service for Metro Centre
142021 passes Norton on Tees signal box, with a service for Metro Centre
2008-01-13 13:45:05
 66715 & 66727 pass the distant signal at Norton on Tees with a light engine movement to Peterborough
66715 & 66727 pass the distant signal at Norton on Tees with a light engine movement to Peterborough
2008-01-13 14:09:19
66715 (66727 leading) about to pass over Norton East level crossing (and the unmaned signal box) a car has stopped on the crossing to let the locomotives pass
66715 (66727 leading) about to pass over Norton East level crossing (and the unmaned signal box) a car has stopped on the crossing to let the locomotives pass
2008-01-13 14:09:32
 43067 & 43080 approach Norton on Tees with 1A61 the 14:00 Sunderland - London service
43067 & 43080 approach Norton on Tees with 1A61 the 14:00 Sunderland - London service
2008-01-13 14:41:27
 43067 & 43080 approach Norton on Tees with 1A61 the 14:00 Sunderland - London service
43067 & 43080 approach Norton on Tees with 1A61 the 14:00 Sunderland - London service
2008-01-13 14:41:29
 142025 arrives at Stockton
142025 arrives at Stockton
2008-01-16 13:37:22
66716 passes Stockton on the Tyne Dock - Cottam PS
66716 passes Stockton on the Tyne Dock - Cottam PS
2008-01-16 14:10:58
 66566 passes Stockton on a loaded FLHH
66566 passes Stockton on a loaded FLHH
2008-01-16 14:51:16
 66411 passes Stockton on 4Z44 Haverton Hill - Carlisle Kingmoor
66411 passes Stockton on 4Z44 Haverton Hill - Carlisle Kingmoor
2008-01-16 15:01:36
 66411 at Stockton on 4Z44 Haverton Hill - Carlisle Kingmoor
66411 at Stockton on 4Z44 Haverton Hill - Carlisle Kingmoor
2008-01-16 15:01:37
Wynyard Woodland Park located on the old Castle Eden Branch (near Thorpe Thewles, Stockton) has a ex Weed Killer train (MK1) converted into an Education Coach, some futher photo's of this coach will apear later on, on this site...
Wynyard Woodland Park located on the old Castle Eden Branch (near Thorpe Thewles, Stockton) has a ex Weed Killer train (MK1) converted into an Education Coach, some futher photo's of this coach will apear later on, on this site...
2008-01-26 09:08:00
 66039 passes Thornaby Station on an Tees Dock bound train
66039 passes Thornaby Station on an Tees Dock bound train
2008-01-26 10:48:08
 The mid morning sun catches the tanks on the train as it enters Tees Yard
The mid morning sun catches the tanks on the train as it enters Tees Yard
2008-01-26 10:49:20
 The mid morning sun catches the tanks on the train as it enters Tees Yard
The mid morning sun catches the tanks on the train as it enters Tees Yard
2008-01-26 10:49:32
142066 ready to depart Redcar Central on a cold, grey and windy day...
142066 ready to depart Redcar Central on a cold, grey and windy day...
2008-01-26 11:22:42
 142026 leaves Long Beck station on the Saltburn Branch... This was my first attempt at photographing trains from this point, and I will be back (when its sunnier!!!)
142026 leaves Long Beck station on the Saltburn Branch... This was my first attempt at photographing trains from this point, and I will be back (when its sunnier!!!)
2008-01-26 12:48:34
 66546 'floors it' past Long Beck signal box on 6F33 Tees Dock - Boulby Mine
66546 'floors it' past Long Beck signal box on 6F33 Tees Dock - Boulby Mine
2008-01-26 13:02:54
 Just a few moments walk from the previous point 66509 passes Marske Station, rarther slowly... on 6F24 Boulby - Middlesbrough Goods Yard
Just a few moments walk from the previous point 66509 passes Marske Station, rarther slowly... on 6F24 Boulby - Middlesbrough Goods Yard
2008-01-26 13:09:54
Just a few moments walk from the previous point 66509 passes Marske Station, rarther slowly... on 6F24 Boulby - Middlesbrough Goods Yard
Just a few moments walk from the previous point 66509 passes Marske Station, rarther slowly... on 6F24 Boulby - Middlesbrough Goods Yard
2008-01-26 13:09:56
 Just a few moments walk from the previous point 66509 snakes towards Long Beck, having just passed Marske on 6F24 Boulby - Middlesbrough Goods Yard
Just a few moments walk from the previous point 66509 snakes towards Long Beck, having just passed Marske on 6F24 Boulby - Middlesbrough Goods Yard
2008-01-26 13:09:59
 Just a few moments walk from the previous point 66509 snakes towards Long Beck, having just passed Marske on 6F24 Boulby - Middlesbrough Goods Yard
Just a few moments walk from the previous point 66509 snakes towards Long Beck, having just passed Marske on 6F24 Boulby - Middlesbrough Goods Yard
2008-01-26 13:10:01
 Just a few moments walk from the previous point 66509 snakes towards Long Beck, having just passed Marske on 6F24 Boulby - Middlesbrough Goods Yard
Just a few moments walk from the previous point 66509 snakes towards Long Beck, having just passed Marske on 6F24 Boulby - Middlesbrough Goods Yard
2008-01-26 13:10:08
142096 passes the quaint Long Beck Signal Box on a Saltburn working
142096 passes the quaint Long Beck Signal Box on a Saltburn working
2008-01-26 13:15:47
 47237, 47033, 47316, (coach) 9488 & 31454 arrive at Stockton on 5Z75 Gloucester - Stockton
47237, 47033, 47316, (coach) 9488 & 31454 arrive at Stockton on 5Z75 Gloucester - Stockton
2008-01-30 14:34:00
 47237, 47033, 47316, (coach) 9488 & 31454 arrive at Stockton on 5Z75 Gloucester - Stockton taken by Norman Kitchen
47237, 47033, 47316, (coach) 9488 & 31454 arrive at Stockton on 5Z75 Gloucester - Stockton taken by Norman Kitchen
2008-01-30 14:35:00
 47237, 47033, 47316, (coach) 9488 & 31454 arrive at Stockton on 5Z75 Gloucester - Stockton
47237, 47033, 47316, (coach) 9488 & 31454 arrive at Stockton on 5Z75 Gloucester - Stockton
2008-01-30 14:35:51
47033 along with its 'eBay advert' and 'Old Rail' 47316
47033 along with its 'eBay advert' and 'Old Rail' 47316
2008-01-30 14:36:08
 The 31 is dragged into the siding behind Stockton Station
The 31 is dragged into the siding behind Stockton Station
2008-01-30 14:36:16
 The 31 is dragged into the siding behind Stockton Station taken by Norman Kitchen
The 31 is dragged into the siding behind Stockton Station taken by Norman Kitchen
2008-01-30 14:37:00
 47237 propells the consist into Pheonix Sidings taken by Norman Kitchen
47237 propells the consist into Pheonix Sidings taken by Norman Kitchen
2008-01-30 14:38:00
47237 propells the consist into Pheonix Sidings
47237 propells the consist into Pheonix Sidings
2008-01-30 14:38:25
 47237 propells the consist into Pheonix Sidings taken by Norman Kitchen
47237 propells the consist into Pheonix Sidings taken by Norman Kitchen
2008-01-30 14:39:24
 47237 propells the consist into Pheonix Sidings taken by Norman Kitchen
47237 propells the consist into Pheonix Sidings taken by Norman Kitchen
2008-01-30 14:40:00
 47237 propells the consist into Pheonix Sidings taken by Norman Kitchen
47237 propells the consist into Pheonix Sidings taken by Norman Kitchen
2008-01-30 14:40:00
47316, with a 'save 47703' tag on the side
47316, with a 'save 47703' tag on the side
2008-01-30 14:40:38
 Close up of 47316's 'Tag'
Close up of 47316's 'Tag'
2008-01-30 14:40:42
 47033's 'tag'
47033's 'tag'
2008-01-30 14:40:49
 47316 & 47033 are brought out by Advenza's 47237 to be propelled back to the gates of TJ Thomsons taken by Norman Kitchen
47316 & 47033 are brought out by Advenza's 47237 to be propelled back to the gates of TJ Thomsons taken by Norman Kitchen
2008-01-30 14:43:00
47237 clags a bit after propelling 31454 and ex FGW M2 9488 into one of the sidings at Stockton to push the two scrap 47's down Pheonix Sidings so they can enter the works
47237 clags a bit after propelling 31454 and ex FGW M2 9488 into one of the sidings at Stockton to push the two scrap 47's down Pheonix Sidings so they can enter the works
2008-01-30 14:43:37
 47316 & 47033 are brought out by Advenza's 47237 to be propelled back to the gates of TJ Thomsons
47316 & 47033 are brought out by Advenza's 47237 to be propelled back to the gates of TJ Thomsons
2008-01-30 14:43:52
 47316 & 47033 are brought out by Advenza's 47237 to be propelled back to the gates of TJ Thomsons
47316 & 47033 are brought out by Advenza's 47237 to be propelled back to the gates of TJ Thomsons
2008-01-30 14:43:59
 47316 & 47033 being propelled by Advenza's 47237 to be propelled back to the gates of TJ Thomsons
47316 & 47033 being propelled by Advenza's 47237 to be propelled back to the gates of TJ Thomsons
2008-01-30 14:44:52
47237 shunts 47033 & 47316 into Pheonix Sidings
47237 shunts 47033 & 47316 into Pheonix Sidings
2008-01-30 14:45:24
 Ex FGW MK2 9488 and 31454 sit in Pheonix Sidings bathed in winter sun
Ex FGW MK2 9488 and 31454 sit in Pheonix Sidings bathed in winter sun
2008-01-30 14:46:32
 47237 runs back up Pheonix Sidings to join with the coach and 31454 to travel to Castle Hills (near Northallerton)
47237 runs back up Pheonix Sidings to join with the coach and 31454 to travel to Castle Hills (near Northallerton)
2008-01-30 15:07:24
 47237 runs back up Pheonix Sidings to join with the coach and 31454 to travel to Castle Hills (near Northallerton)
47237 runs back up Pheonix Sidings to join with the coach and 31454 to travel to Castle Hills (near Northallerton)
2008-01-30 15:07:55

2008-01-30 15:08:00
 47237 in its new Advenza guise at Stockton
47237 in its new Advenza guise at Stockton
2008-01-30 15:08:36
2008-01-30 15:09:00
 47237 in its new Advenza guise at Stockton
47237 in its new Advenza guise at Stockton
2008-01-30 15:09:39
47237 in its new Advenza guise at Stockton
47237 in its new Advenza guise at Stockton
2008-01-30 15:09:49
 The last time 47033 & 47316 will be seen outside of TJ Thomsons, unless you can identify them in 'Tin Cans' <i>lol</i>
The last time 47033 & 47316 will be seen outside of TJ Thomsons, unless you can identify them in 'Tin Cans' lol
2008-01-30 15:10:04
 47237 couples up to 9488 ready to go into the siding behind the station
47237 couples up to 9488 ready to go into the siding behind the station
2008-01-30 15:12:00
 47237 couples up to 9488 ready to go into the siding behind the station (taken by Norman)
47237 couples up to 9488 ready to go into the siding behind the station (taken by Norman)
2008-01-30 15:12:00
31454 is dragged into the short 'behind the station siding' by 47237 after dropping locomotives for scrap at TJ Thomsons Stockton Scrap Yard
31454 is dragged into the short 'behind the station siding' by 47237 after dropping locomotives for scrap at TJ Thomsons Stockton Scrap Yard
2008-01-30 15:12:47
 31454 is dragged into the short 'behind the station siding' by 47237 after dropping locomotives for scrap at TJ Thomsons Stockton Scrap Yard
31454 is dragged into the short 'behind the station siding' by 47237 after dropping locomotives for scrap at TJ Thomsons Stockton Scrap Yard
2008-01-30 15:13:07
 The notice on the side of 47316 can only just be seen as 47316 gets pushed into the works by one of the resident shunters...
The notice on the side of 47316 can only just be seen as 47316 gets pushed into the works by one of the resident shunters...
2008-01-30 15:15:32
 31454 (& 47237) ready to depart Stockton
31454 (& 47237) ready to depart Stockton
2008-01-30 15:19:04
31454 (& 47237) ready to depart Stockton on 5Z76 15:15 Stockton - Castle Hills
31454 (& 47237) ready to depart Stockton on 5Z76 15:15 Stockton - Castle Hills
2008-01-30 15:20:12
 31454 (& 47237) ready to depart Stockton on 5Z76 15:15 Stockton - Castle Hills
31454 (& 47237) ready to depart Stockton on 5Z76 15:15 Stockton - Castle Hills
2008-01-30 15:20:56
 31454 (& 47237) ready to depart Stockton on 5Z76 15:15 Stockton - Castle Hills
31454 (& 47237) ready to depart Stockton on 5Z76 15:15 Stockton - Castle Hills
2008-01-30 15:22:04
 31454 (& 47237) ready to depart Stockton on 5Z76 15:15 Stockton - Castle Hills
31454 (& 47237) ready to depart Stockton on 5Z76 15:15 Stockton - Castle Hills
2008-01-30 15:24:07
47237 on the rear of 5Z76 15:15 Stockton - Castle Hills about to cross tracks, with 31454 leading
47237 on the rear of 5Z76 15:15 Stockton - Castle Hills about to cross tracks, with 31454 leading
2008-01-30 15:24:45
 31454 errupts on 5Z76 15:15 Stockton - Castle Hills at Stockton
31454 errupts on 5Z76 15:15 Stockton - Castle Hills at Stockton
2008-01-30 15:24:56
 31454 errupts on 5Z76 15:15 Stockton - Castle Hills at Stockton
31454 errupts on 5Z76 15:15 Stockton - Castle Hills at Stockton
2008-01-30 15:25:05
 31454 errupts on 5Z76 15:15 Stockton - Castle Hills at Stockton
31454 errupts on 5Z76 15:15 Stockton - Castle Hills at Stockton
2008-01-30 15:25:13
Giving the Cotswold Crew a last chance to wave goodbye to 47033 still outside on Pheonix Sidings as 31454 salutes its morribund former comrade by clagging all over the shop!!!
Giving the Cotswold Crew a last chance to wave goodbye to 47033 still outside on Pheonix Sidings as 31454 salutes its morribund former comrade by clagging all over the shop!!!
2008-01-30 15:25:20
 National Express (EWS HIRE IN) Thunderbird 67027 at Newcastle
National Express (EWS HIRE IN) Thunderbird 67027 at Newcastle
2008-01-31 11:51:05
 156462 at Newcastle
156462 at Newcastle
2008-01-31 11:54:50
 156462 at Newcastle
156462 at Newcastle
2008-01-31 11:55:03
National Express DVT 82230 arrives at Newcastle passing Newcastle Keep
National Express DVT 82230 arrives at Newcastle passing Newcastle Keep
2008-01-31 14:24:22
 91115 arrives at Newcastle on the tail of a terminating service
91115 arrives at Newcastle on the tail of a terminating service
2008-01-31 14:25:09
 221129 stands at Newcastle with a X Country service
221129 stands at Newcastle with a X Country service
2008-01-31 14:31:51
 91118 waits to depart Newcastle
91118 waits to depart Newcastle
2008-01-31 14:41:43
91118 waits to depart Newcastle
91118 waits to depart Newcastle
2008-01-31 14:41:57
 A trace of the past on 91118 at Newcastle
A trace of the past on 91118 at Newcastle
2008-01-31 14:42:31

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