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]]> Fri Oct 2 2009 Mid week steam trips on the ELR http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1736597.html 2 visits to the East Lancashire Railway when only a one train in steam service operates between Bury Bolton St and Rawtenstall Another visit will have to made to do the Heywood branch. Thursday 30 July 2009: 2 visits to the East Lancashire Railway when only a one train in steam service operates between Bury Bolton St and Rawtenstall Another visit will have to made to do the Heywood branch.

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]]> Thu Jul 30 2009 Peak Rail http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1732457.html 50th Anniversary year of class 44 'Penyghent' event plus 8F 8624 running for staff and steam footplate visitors Saturday 25 July 2009: 50th Anniversary year of class 44 'Penyghent' event plus 8F 8624 running for staff and steam footplate visitors

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]]> Sat Jul 25 2009 Shrewsbury http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1732117.html Shrewsbury Tuesday 21 July 2009: Shrewsbury

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]]> Tue Jul 21 2009 Derby http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1732042.html Derby Saturday 25 July 2009: Derby

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]]> Sat Jul 25 2009 Diesels at Bury http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1722119.html Bury Bolton Street Saturday 4 July 2009: Bury Bolton Street

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]]> Sat Jul 4 2009 Wolverhampton http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1715135.html Wolverhampton Friday 31 July 2009: Wolverhampton

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]]> Fri Jul 31 2009 Diesels at Keighley http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1713222.html Diesels at Keighley Saturday 6 June 2009: Diesels at Keighley

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]]> Sat Jun 6 2009 Mid Hants Rly diesel gala Fri 29th and Sat 30th May 2009 http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1712602.html Mid Hants Rly diesel gala Fri 29th and Sat 30th May 2009 Saturday 30 May 2009: Mid Hants Rly diesel gala Fri 29th and Sat 30th May 2009

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]]> Sat May 30 2009 London Underground heritage train http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1706343.html Sarah Siddons Electric Locomotive and a pair of class 20's running between Harrow on the Hill, Rickmansworth and Amersham Sunday 17 May 2009: Sarah Siddons Electric Locomotive and a pair of class 20's running between Harrow on the Hill, Rickmansworth and Amersham

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]]> Sun May 17 2009 Engineering work at London Victoria http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1701227.html Engineering work at London Victoria Sunday 17 May 2009: Engineering work at London Victoria

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]]> Sun May 17 2009 Wakefield http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1692918.html Wakefield Saturday 2 May 2009: Wakefield

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]]> Sat May 2 2009 Crewe http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1689664.html Crewe Wednesday 15 April 2009: Crewe

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]]> Wed Apr 15 2009 Stoke-on-Trent http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1689579.html Stoke-on-Trent Friday 17 April 2009: Stoke-on-Trent

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]]> Fri Apr 17 2009 Bristol Temple Meads http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1680898.html Bristol Temple Meads Wednesday 8 April 2009: Bristol Temple Meads

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]]> Wed Apr 8 2009 Northampton, Rugby and Coventry http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1680835.html Northampton, Rugby and Coventry Tuesday 19 May 2009: Northampton, Rugby and Coventry

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]]> Tue May 19 2009 Doncaster http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1680205.html Doncaster Friday 7 August 2009: Doncaster

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]]> Fri Aug 7 2009 Leeds http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1680203.html Leeds Saturday 4 April 2009: Leeds

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]]> Sat Apr 4 2009 Manchester Stations http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1677569.html A collection from Oxford Rd, Piccadilly, and Victoria stations in Manchester Wednesday 6 May 2009: A collection from Oxford Rd, Piccadilly, and Victoria stations in Manchester

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]]> Wed May 6 2009 Cardiff to Taunton Loco Hauled service http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1669970.html Cardiff to Taunton Loco Hauled service Tuesday 17 March 2009: Cardiff to Taunton Loco Hauled service

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]]> Tue Mar 17 2009 Cardiff Central and Newport http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1669961.html Cardiff Central and Newport Tuesday 17 March 2009: Cardiff Central and Newport

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]]> Tue Mar 17 2009 Birmingham New Street http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1669243.html Who says you cant take photo's at Birmingham NS ? I had no problems taking these on several visits Friday 9 October 2009: Who says you cant take photo's at Birmingham NS ? I had no problems taking these on several visits

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]]> Fri Oct 9 2009 Moorgate FCC Thameslink http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1658978.html Quick visits to Moorgate to get photos of the 1710 Moorgate to Bedford on the 23rd Feb and then again on 17th March after travelling the line on the 1905 from Farrindon a service that will cease on the 20th March 2009 with the Thameslink improvement works. Monday 23 February 2009: Quick visits to Moorgate to get photos of the 1710 Moorgate to Bedford on the 23rd Feb and then again on 17th March after travelling the line on the 1905 from Farrindon a service that will cease on the 20th March 2009 with the Thameslink improvement works.

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]]> Mon Feb 23 2009 2007-08 Rail Miscellany http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1635616.html A round up of photo's that I took in the last 2 years that never got uploaded Wednesday 31 December 2008: A round up of photo's that I took in the last 2 years that never got uploaded

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]]> Wed Dec 31 2008 SKLR Santa Specials http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1630624.html Was Christmas 2008 the end of the line for the SKLR threatened with closure by the land owners ? Monday 29 December 2008: Was Christmas 2008 the end of the line for the SKLR threatened with closure by the land owners ?

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]]> Mon Dec 29 2008 Farewell to Southeastern Class 508's http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1630210.html The 6 remaing 508 units in service for South Eastern were placed in warm storage from the start of the December 2008 timetable. Saturday 13 December 2008: The 6 remaing 508 units in service for South Eastern were placed in warm storage from the start of the December 2008 timetable.

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]]> Sat Dec 13 2008 Tonbridge to Redhill http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1629360.html This collection is mainly of photo's taken at Tonbridge and a few along the Redhill line before the timetable changes in December which has transferred this line to the Southern. Up until this change the line enjoyed a half hourly service alternating between Tunbridge Wells to Horsham and London Bridge. Now due to the Brighton line timetable changes most trains only run between TN and RH on an hourly off peak service. More photo's on this line will be in my next collection to be uploaded 'Farewell to Southeastern 508's' Friday 12 December 2008: This collection is mainly of photo's taken at Tonbridge and a few along the Redhill line before the timetable changes in December which has transferred this line to the Southern. Up until this change the line enjoyed a half hourly service alternating between Tunbridge Wells to Horsham and London Bridge. Now due to the Brighton line timetable changes most trains only run between TN and RH on an hourly off peak service. More photo's on this line will be in my next collection to be uploaded 'Farewell to Southeastern 508's'

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]]> Fri Dec 12 2008 London Bridge to Redhill http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1629332.html Southern and FCC services run on this route and also Southeastern services ran until the December timetable changes. Photo's of Southeastern 508 units will be in a seperate collection to be uploaded soon. Wednesday 10 December 2008: Southern and FCC services run on this route and also Southeastern services ran until the December timetable changes. Photo's of Southeastern 508 units will be in a seperate collection to be uploaded soon.

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]]> Wed Dec 10 2008 Croydon Tramlink routes 1&2 Croydon to Beckenham Jct and Elmers End http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1625570.html Croydon Tramlink routes 1&2 Croydon to Beckenham Jct and Elmers End Monday 8 December 2008: Croydon Tramlink routes 1&2 Croydon to Beckenham Jct and Elmers End

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]]> Mon Dec 8 2008 Swanage Rly 1960's gala http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1619853.html Mixed traction at this event reflecting on the change from steam to diesel Saturday 29 November 2008: Mixed traction at this event reflecting on the change from steam to diesel

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]]> Sat Nov 29 2008 South Devon Rly Autumn diesel gala http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1608985.html A nice day out at the South Devon railway's autumn diesel gala so good to get an event this late in the year and running on a friday as well, as engineering work on the saturday in Kent and on the GW mainline would have made it not worthwhile to make the journey. The friday event had a 1960's feel with Class 37 No D6737 and the 3 car Class 127 DMU in passenger service. Class 25 D7612 was on freight duties. The weather was changeable with a few showers which added to my enjoyment of getting photo's in different lighting conditions. The DMU cab view photo's were taken between Totnes and Staverton. Friday 7 November 2008: A nice day out at the South Devon railway's autumn diesel gala so good to get an event this late in the year and running on a friday as well, as engineering work on the saturday in Kent and on the GW mainline would have made it not worthwhile to make the journey. The friday event had a 1960's feel with Class 37 No D6737 and the 3 car Class 127 DMU in passenger service. Class 25 D7612 was on freight duties. The weather was changeable with a few showers which added to my enjoyment of getting photo's in different lighting conditions. The DMU cab view photo's were taken between Totnes and Staverton.

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]]> Fri Nov 7 2008 Totnes http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1608009.html On a daytrip to Totnes for the South Devon diesel gala I arrived on the 0730 from Paddington and was lucky that a Serco test train hauled by 31 601 was stopped in the down through road shortly after I arrived. Friday 7 November 2008: On a daytrip to Totnes for the South Devon diesel gala I arrived on the 0730 from Paddington and was lucky that a Serco test train hauled by 31 601 was stopped in the down through road shortly after I arrived.

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]]> Fri Nov 7 2008 Wet, cold but steamy at Chatham Dockyard http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1604405.html A short visit in the rain after work to Chatham Historic Dockyard Railway my 3rd visit here for their steam demonstration frieght trains in contrasting weather conditions to previous visits but this was the attraction today to get some steam in the rain photo's. I could only get there for the last of the train movements of the day so photo's 17-32 are of 'Annie' propelling the wagons to their usual berthing place and by then the rain was really heavy so some of the photos are quite dark but it was worth the short visit as I have a one year validy ticket. Saturday 1 November 2008: A short visit in the rain after work to Chatham Historic Dockyard Railway my 3rd visit here for their steam demonstration frieght trains in contrasting weather conditions to previous visits but this was the attraction today to get some steam in the rain photo's. I could only get there for the last of the train movements of the day so photo's 17-32 are of 'Annie' propelling the wagons to their usual berthing place and by then the rain was really heavy so some of the photos are quite dark but it was worth the short visit as I have a one year validy ticket.

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]]> Sat Nov 1 2008 Beckenham Jct to Crystal Palace http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1603168.html A short trip to Crystal Palace with its impressive station building and some photo's of this Southern line which connects at Beckenham Junction with Southeastern services, the Croydon tramlink also terminates at Beckenham Jct and will be the subject of a future trip and collection Wednesday 29 October 2008: A short trip to Crystal Palace with its impressive station building and some photo's of this Southern line which connects at Beckenham Junction with Southeastern services, the Croydon tramlink also terminates at Beckenham Jct and will be the subject of a future trip and collection

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]]> Wed Oct 29 2008 Camden Road http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1601860.html Camden Road Friday 24 October 2008: Camden Road

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]]> Fri Oct 24 2008 Spa Valley Rly Autumn diesel gala http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1600217.html These photo's taken at Tunbridge Wells no's 01-60 and by the road bridge near High Rocks 61-92. Though I didnt actcually travel on the railway on this visit I spent well on dvds in the shop and at the class 37 society stand at Tunbridge Wells. The shop is always worth a visit for the latest in books and dvds. Sunday 19 October 2008: These photo's taken at Tunbridge Wells no's 01-60 and by the road bridge near High Rocks 61-92. Though I didnt actcually travel on the railway on this visit I spent well on dvds in the shop and at the class 37 society stand at Tunbridge Wells. The shop is always worth a visit for the latest in books and dvds.

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]]> Sun Oct 19 2008 Around the South Western 2008 http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1599300.html Around the South Western 2008 Tuesday 21 October 2008: Around the South Western 2008

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]]> Tue Oct 21 2008 More steam at Chatham Dockyard http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1595246.html Two afternoon visits to Chatham Hisoric Dockyard whem steam freight demonstration trains were in operation during the Scammell vehicle weekend. The whole of the line through the historic dockyard from the main entrance by the Dockyard retail outlet through the yard and down to Albion wharf was in use. Sunday 12 October 2008: Two afternoon visits to Chatham Hisoric Dockyard whem steam freight demonstration trains were in operation during the Scammell vehicle weekend. The whole of the line through the historic dockyard from the main entrance by the Dockyard retail outlet through the yard and down to Albion wharf was in use.

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]]> Sun Oct 12 2008 Chatham Historic Dockyard railway in steam at Salute to '40's event http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1582473.html Chatham Dockyards two saddle tank engines were in steam at this 1940's event of military vehicles and renactment societies. A demonstraction frieght train ran on the small line in the dockyard and included a fire on the train which was extinguished by the 1940's fire engine. Other photographs at the Salute to the 40's event of the military vehicles and steam road vehicles can be seen at my Museums gallery . Saturday 20 September 2008: Chatham Dockyards two saddle tank engines were in steam at this 1940's event of military vehicles and renactment societies. A demonstraction frieght train ran on the small line in the dockyard and included a fire on the train which was extinguished by the 1940's fire engine. Other photographs at the Salute to the 40's event of the military vehicles and steam road vehicles can be seen at my Museums gallery .

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]]> Sat Sep 20 2008 Leighton Buzzard Rly Gala http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1576989.html Intensive service and double heading on this gala day Saturday 6 September 2008: Intensive service and double heading on this gala day

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]]> Sat Sep 6 2008 'Spitfire' special at Faversham http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1571261.html 'Spitfire' special at Faversham Saturday 30 August 2008: 'Spitfire' special at Faversham

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]]> Sat Aug 30 2008 Volk's Electric Railway, Brighton http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1564765.html Volk's Electric Railway, Brighton Tuesday 19 August 2008: Volk's Electric Railway, Brighton

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]]> Tue Aug 19 2008 Brighton and East Coastway lines http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1558002.html Brighton and East Coastway lines Wednesday 6 August 2008: Brighton and East Coastway lines

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]]> Wed Aug 6 2008 Bredgar and Wormshill Rly http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1555633.html Bredgar and Wormshill Rly Sunday 3 August 2008: Bredgar and Wormshill Rly

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]]> Sun Aug 3 2008 Luton Arches, Chatham http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1552258.html Luton Arches, Chatham Monday 28 July 2008: Luton Arches, Chatham

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]]> Mon Jul 28 2008 1940's Weekend at the IOW Steam Railway http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1540441.html A two train though infrequent service on the IOW Steam Railway I arrived at Smallbrook Jct unable to find details of timetable for this event on website or when I arrived and had to phone for information,a train arrived as per the information from my phone call, I alighted at Haven Street to see the WW2 vehicles and renactment persons. Even there no details of the train service but found out by announcement of next train to Wootton which was 90 minutes after I arrived ! The WW2 vehicles in the adjacent grassed area were of intrest to pass the time, also of intrest was the shunting of stock to a siding and loco's shunting to depot to be coaled and watered, A freight train was also brought out from a siding before I caught the next train to Wootton and was able to see the actors in Renee's Cafe' tent before catching a bus to Ryde Saturday 5 July 2008: A two train though infrequent service on the IOW Steam Railway I arrived at Smallbrook Jct unable to find details of timetable for this event on website or when I arrived and had to phone for information,a train arrived as per the information from my phone call, I alighted at Haven Street to see the WW2 vehicles and renactment persons. Even there no details of the train service but found out by announcement of next train to Wootton which was 90 minutes after I arrived ! The WW2 vehicles in the adjacent grassed area were of intrest to pass the time, also of intrest was the shunting of stock to a siding and loco's shunting to depot to be coaled and watered, A freight train was also brought out from a siding before I caught the next train to Wootton and was able to see the actors in Renee's Cafe' tent before catching a bus to Ryde

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]]> Sat Jul 5 2008 Island line http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1539806.html These photo's taken travelling to and from a trip to the IOW steam railway, more will be added when I do a trip to the southern part of the island. Saturday 5 July 2008: These photo's taken travelling to and from a trip to the IOW steam railway, more will be added when I do a trip to the southern part of the island.

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]]> Sat Jul 5 2008 Gloucestershire Warwickshire Rly Summer Diesel Gala http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1539253.html Friday 4 July 2008:

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]]> Fri Jul 4 2008 War on the line at the Mid Hant's Rly http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1535771.html Its back in time to June 1944 as the Mid Hants Rly and WW2 societies recreate the atsmosphere as Allied forces are mobilised to support the D Day invasion of France. Troops and civilians must have their ID cards ready for inspection by the military police. Trains are crowded and may be subject to delay by enemey action. Meanwhile a solitary US Douglas Dakota flies overhead. It was a very enjoyable day out at this friendly railway. Saturday 21 June 2008: Its back in time to June 1944 as the Mid Hants Rly and WW2 societies recreate the atsmosphere as Allied forces are mobilised to support the D Day invasion of France. Troops and civilians must have their ID cards ready for inspection by the military police. Trains are crowded and may be subject to delay by enemey action. Meanwhile a solitary US Douglas Dakota flies overhead. It was a very enjoyable day out at this friendly railway.

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]]> Sat Jun 21 2008 Lymington branch http://rayhardy.fotopic.net/c1533963.html Lymington branch Thursday 19 June 2008: Lymington branch

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