Stuart Harrison's North-West Transport Images http://stuart-harrison.fotopic.net/ 22 rows en-gb 60 West Coast Railway Open Weekend: 27th July 2008 http://stuart-harrison.fotopic.net/c1553219.html West Coast Railway Company Open Weekend was on Saturday 26th & Sunday 27 July 2008. The depot is based on Jepson Way, Crag Bank, Carnforth. A photographic evening was held on Friday 25th July 2008 from 8pm to 11pm. The weather didn't help the evening as it rained for most of the night. The photos in this collection are of the event on Sunday 27th July 2008. Class 47 47786 was named 'Roy Castle OBE' by Pat Marshall, MD of WCRC. These nameplates were rededicated back to the loco that was originally named this. Sunday 27 July 2008: West Coast Railway Company Open Weekend was on Saturday 26th & Sunday 27 July 2008. The depot is based on Jepson Way, Crag Bank, Carnforth. A photographic evening was held on Friday 25th July 2008 from 8pm to 11pm. The weather didn't help the evening as it rained for most of the night. The photos in this collection are of the event on Sunday 27th July 2008. Class 47 47786 was named 'Roy Castle OBE' by Pat Marshall, MD of WCRC. These nameplates were rededicated back to the loco that was originally named this.

Wide angle view of the paintshop with a 'Welcome' banner to the event. Headboard on 'Lindsay'. Sign's of Steamtown Railway Centre still in place. Inside the Steam Shed. Mk1, FO in the background. Netting below the roof to protect the company assets from falling debris. Sign's of Steamtown Railway Centre still in place. WTT. Builder's Plate. 45699 'Galatea'. 60074 'Teenage Spirit' EWS. 60074 'Teenage Spirit' EWS. 60074 'Teenage Spirit' EWS. 20302 DRS. 40145 'East Lancashire Railway' CFPS. 37685 Intercity WCRC. 47776 WCRC. 37710 WCRC. Sign thanking your for visiting 'Dieseltown'! Original workshop in steam shed. Showing the blacksmith area. Original workshop in steam shed. Showing the wheel lathe area. View of the 'Engine Working Arrangements' board by British Railways and behind this the original 'Daily Engine Arrangements' dated before 1968. View of the 'Engine Working Arrangements' board by British Railways and behind this the original 'Daily Engine Arrangements' dated before 1968. Sign thanking your for visiting 'Steamtown'! Sign's of Steamtown Railway Centre still in place. Sign's of Steamtown Railway Centre still in place. Board showing what is in the steam shed on each road. 'Trenchard' Barclay 0-4-0DM 401. WCRC. 47525. In Railfreight Distribution livery. 47786 naming. James Shuttleworth invites Pat Marshall to name the loco. 1. 47786 naming. James Shuttleworth invites Pat Marshall to name the loco. 2. 47786 naming. James Shuttleworth and Pat Marshall with the name rededicated to the loco. 3. 47786 naming. Pat Marshall with the name rededicated to the loco. 5. 47786 naming. James Shuttleworth and Pat Marshall with the name rededicated to the loco. 4. 47786 naming. Nameplate. 37676 nameplate. 37676 'Loch Rannoch'. WCRC 47798 'Prince William'. Royal Train livery. ex-EWS. 5972 nameplate. This loco was used in the Harry Potter films. 5972 'Hogwarts Castle', aka 'Oulton Hall'. Families wait to visit the footplate of the famous loco. 86259. 'Les Ross'. ACL6. Privately Owned. FTD 219F. MV 1967 'British Railways' van. 'Overview of the south end of the steam shed. Could this be a view from when this site was Steamtown? 37229 leading the lineup of DRS locos in the new DRS Compass livery. The Ash Tower is in the background and the Coal Tower is in the foreground. These are the last remaining listed structures in the UK. 08678. 'Artila'. WCRC. 0-6-0. Note the renaming by an employee. This loco was originally used at the Glaxo chemical plant in Ulverston. 47236. 'Railfreight Distribution'. WCRC. 47363. WCRC. 47489. Former Parcels livery. WCRC. 37517. Load Haul livery. WCRC. 47194. Railfrieght Distribution livery. WCRC. Crane. Built by Ransomes & Rapier Ltd. 57601. WCRC. Banner advertising the Carnforth WCRC Open Weekend.

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]]> Sun Jul 27 2008 West Coast Railway Open Weekend: 26th July 2008 http://stuart-harrison.fotopic.net/c1552652.html West Coast Railway Company Open Weekend was on Saturday 26th & Sunday 27 July 2008. The depot is based on Jepson Way, Crag Bank, Carnforth. A photographic evening was held on Friday 25th July 2008 from 8pm to 11pm. The weather didn't help the evening as it rained for most of the night. The photos in this collection are of the event on Saturday 26th July 2008. Photos were taken from near the footbridge. Class 37 37676 was named 'Loch Rannoch' by the last Carnforth depot manager during the last years of steam. Saturday 26 July 2008: West Coast Railway Company Open Weekend was on Saturday 26th & Sunday 27 July 2008. The depot is based on Jepson Way, Crag Bank, Carnforth. A photographic evening was held on Friday 25th July 2008 from 8pm to 11pm. The weather didn't help the evening as it rained for most of the night. The photos in this collection are of the event on Saturday 26th July 2008. Photos were taken from near the footbridge. Class 37 37676 was named 'Loch Rannoch' by the last Carnforth depot manager during the last years of steam.

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]]> Sat Jul 26 2008 Lancaster Station: 2008 http://stuart-harrison.fotopic.net/c1545159.html Photo's of the National Rail network at the Station and approaches. The station is located on the WCML. Served by services to and from Scotland, London, Midlands and the West Country. Also services to Manchester Airport, Windermere, Barrow and the Cumbrian Coast, Liverpool, Morecambe and Leeds. Tuesday 15 July 2008: Photo's of the National Rail network at the Station and approaches. The station is located on the WCML. Served by services to and from Scotland, London, Midlands and the West Country. Also services to Manchester Airport, Windermere, Barrow and the Cumbrian Coast, Liverpool, Morecambe and Leeds.

66545. 46115 'Scots Guardsman'. 5Z47 0847d Carnforth to Carnforth loaded test run. 37712. 5Z47 0847d Carnforth to Carnforth loaded test run. 46115 'Scots Guardsman' northbound over Carlisle Bridge. 5Z47 0847d Carnforth to Carnforth loaded test run. 66401. 4M44. 57312. 6J37.

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]]> Tue Jul 15 2008 5690 'Leander' : Steam Test, Carnforth, 13/07/08. http://stuart-harrison.fotopic.net/c1545142.html A Collection of photos of LMS Jubilee 5690 'Leander' (BR number 45690) during a Steam Test at WCRC depot, Carnforth on Sunday 13th July 2008. The test was due to work carried out on the frame of the loco and also the fitment of TPWS (Train Protection Warning System) and OTMR (On Train Monitoring and Recording) equipment. Sunday 13 July 2008: A Collection of photos of LMS Jubilee 5690 'Leander' (BR number 45690) during a Steam Test at WCRC depot, Carnforth on Sunday 13th July 2008. The test was due to work carried out on the frame of the loco and also the fitment of TPWS (Train Protection Warning System) and OTMR (On Train Monitoring and Recording) equipment.

The loco reverse's onto the 70ft turntable. The loco in position on the 70ft turntable. The loco is turned through 180 degrees using the Vacuum system on the turntable. 'Closeup view of Nameplate'. The loco crew prepare for the loco to be turned. The cab and tender closeup view of 5690 'Leander'. A classic view of 'Leander' with the Coal Tower, Ash Plant and Water Tower in the background. Reminder of what was before WCRC is shown above 5690. The loco in motion during a test run.

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]]> Sun Jul 13 2008 Carnforth Rail: 2008 http://stuart-harrison.fotopic.net/c1529681.html Photo's showing railway activity in the Carnforth area. Virgin, First Transpennine and Northern operate passenger services, EWS, Freightliner, Colas and DRS operate freight services. West Coast Railway Company are based at the former Steamtown Railway Museum site. They operate charter trains, inspection saloons, provide locos and crew throughout the UK. Maintenance of steam and diesel locos, coaching stock maintenance/repairs and also have a paint shop on site. Tuesday 17 June 2008: Photo's showing railway activity in the Carnforth area. Virgin, First Transpennine and Northern operate passenger services, EWS, Freightliner, Colas and DRS operate freight services. West Coast Railway Company are based at the former Steamtown Railway Museum site. They operate charter trains, inspection saloons, provide locos and crew throughout the UK. Maintenance of steam and diesel locos, coaching stock maintenance/repairs and also have a paint shop on site.

WCRC 37248 returns to Carnforth from Scotland with damage to the loco after a run-round coaching stock didn't go to plan. 16/06/08. WCRC 37712 departs Carnforth Station on 0z37 1800d Carnforth to Hellifield. This is a loaded test run for the heavyweight 37/7. In tow was 47851 and 47787. 16/06/08. WCRC 37712 departs Carnforth Station on 0z37 1800d Carnforth to Hellifield. This is a loaded test run for the heavyweight 37/7. In tow was 47851 and 47787. 16/06/08. WCRC 37712 arrives at Carnforth Station on 0z37 1915d Hellifield to Carnforth. This is a loaded test run for the heavyweight 37/7. In tow was 47851 and 47787. 16/06/08.

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]]> Tue Jun 17 2008 Carnforth Vintage Bus Running Day 4th May 2008 http://stuart-harrison.fotopic.net/c1522552.html Brief Encounter 6: Carnforth Vintage Bus Running Day was at Carnforth Railway Station on the Sunday 4th May 2007. The event was organised by the Ribble Vehicle Preservation Trust & Carnforth Station Trust (Both Registered Charities). Bus Services were free of charge and operated every hour to Morecambe, Lancaster, Milnthorpe and Kirkby Lonsdale. Sunday 4 May 2008: Brief Encounter 6: Carnforth Vintage Bus Running Day was at Carnforth Railway Station on the Sunday 4th May 2007. The event was organised by the Ribble Vehicle Preservation Trust & Carnforth Station Trust (Both Registered Charities). Bus Services were free of charge and operated every hour to Morecambe, Lancaster, Milnthorpe and Kirkby Lonsdale.

731S. TRN 731. Standerwick. RVPT. 7. 521 CTF. Leyland. J Fishwick & Sons. L668 MSF. Ex-Stagecoach Lancaster. Volvo B6. This bus is now preserved. 14204. J204 HFR. Stagecoach Lancaster, in Morecambe & Heysham Corporation livery. Leyland Olympian. 25222. PX08 CRZ. Stagecoach Lancaster. Optare Versa. 25222. PX08 CRZ. Stagecoach Lancaster. Optare Versa. Side View. SN03 UBG. Kirkby Lonsdale Coach Hire. Mercedes-614D. 5. 528 CTF. J Fishwick & Sons. Leyland Lion Diesel. 2057. RN 8622. Ribble. RVPT. 14204. J204 HFR. Stagecoach Lancaster. Leyland Olympian & 27. YJ57 BLF. J Fishwick & Son. DAF SB200. 1248. DCK 219. Ribble. White Lady. Leyland. 2716. SMK 716F. Leaside Buses, London Buses. Routemaster. 19. GTB 903. Lytham St Annes Corporation Transport. Leyland Lion. S703 RWG. The Travellers Choice. Volvo. 338. NCK 338J. Ribble. RVPT. Bristol RE. 338. NCK 338J. Ribble. Bristol RE. & 22816. X816 SRM. Stagecoach Lancaster. At Heysham Village. 338. NCK 338J. Ribble. Bristol RE at Morecambe Bus Stn. 338. NCK 338J. Ribble. Bristol RE. & 25224. PX08 CSO. Stagecoach Lancaster. At Morecambe Bus Stn. 24. XCW 955R. J Fishwick & Sons. Leyland National. At Morecambe Bus Stn. 338. NCK 338J. Ribble. Bristol RE. Driving Cab View. 'View of some of the vehicles at this years event'. FY02 LCL. Kirkby Lonsdale Coach Hire. YN06 JFJ. The Travellers Choice. Mercades 814D. PN05 RNV. Carnforth Connect. Optare. 2057. RN 8622. Ribble. Leyland. 410. HLW159. Bradford Corporation. PTF 727L. RVPT. Leyland National. H13 URY. Lakes & Dales. Iveco Eurorider 35. 1248. DCK 219. & 811. ARN 811C. Both Ribble. 19. XTB 729N. J Fishwick & Son's. Leyland Atlanteen. 82. HKW 82. Bradford Corporation. 831. DBV 831W. Ribble. Leyland National 2. RVPT. 104. LEO 734Y. Barrow Corporation. Leyland Atlanteen. At Milnthorpe. 104. LEO 734Y. Barrow Corporation. Leyland Atlanteen. At Milnthorpe. 104. LEO 734Y. Barrow Corporation. Leyland Atlanteen. At Milnthorpe. 334. AHG 344V. Blackpool Corporation Transport. Leyland Atlanteen. 334. AHG 334V. Blackpool Corporation Transport. Leyland Atlanteen. Front View. 604. OEH 604M. PMT National. Bristol VR. 1248. DCK 219. Ribble. White Lady. L668 MSF. Ex-Stagecoach Lancaster. Volvo B6. This bus is now preserved. Interior View. L668 MSF. Ex-Stagecoach Lancaster. Volvo B6. This bus is now preserved. Side View. LDB 796. North Western. 104. LEO 734Y. Barrow Corporation. Leyland Atlanteen. 14204. J204 HFR. Stagecoach Lancaster, in Morecambe & Heysham Corporation. Leyland Olympian. 811. ARN 811C. Ribble. Passing Royal Station Hotel on Warton Rd, Carnforth.

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]]> Sun May 4 2008 Transdev - Lancashire United http://stuart-harrison.fotopic.net/c1520865.html Former Blackburn Transport, Transdev Lancashire United - Spot On, was formed in May 2007. The website is at: http://www.lancashireunited.co.uk/spoton/index.asp Transdev Lancashire United is the provider of bus services in and around Blackburn, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley. Transdev Lancashire United Ltd is one of five companies within Transdev Blazefield. Transdev is the sixth largest bus operator in the UK. Transdev Blazefield is only active in the bus industry and believes in the maintenance of strong local identities for all its operating companies. Transdev Lancashire United 's sister companies are listed here: Transdev - Burnley & Pendle: our sister company in Lancashire, running buses in and around Burnley, Colne, Nelson and Padiham. Transdev - Harrogate & District: serving the Harrogate and Knaresborough areas of North Yorkshire. Transdev Keighley & District: running buses in and around Keighley and the Worth Valley. Transdev - Yorkshire Coastliner: providing services between Leeds, Tadcaster, York, Malton, the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Coast. The Transdev - Lancashire United is located at Lancashire United Ltd, Intack Garage, Whitebirk Road, Intack, BLACKBURN. Sunday 1 June 2008: Former Blackburn Transport, Transdev Lancashire United - Spot On, was formed in May 2007. The website is at: http://www.lancashireunited.co.uk/spoton/index.asp Transdev Lancashire United is the provider of bus services in and around Blackburn, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley. Transdev Lancashire United Ltd is one of five companies within Transdev Blazefield. Transdev is the sixth largest bus operator in the UK. Transdev Blazefield is only active in the bus industry and believes in the maintenance of strong local identities for all its operating companies. Transdev Lancashire United 's sister companies are listed here: Transdev - Burnley & Pendle: our sister company in Lancashire, running buses in and around Burnley, Colne, Nelson and Padiham. Transdev - Harrogate & District: serving the Harrogate and Knaresborough areas of North Yorkshire. Transdev Keighley & District: running buses in and around Keighley and the Worth Valley. Transdev - Yorkshire Coastliner: providing services between Leeds, Tadcaster, York, Malton, the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Coast. The Transdev - Lancashire United is located at Lancashire United Ltd, Intack Garage, Whitebirk Road, Intack, BLACKBURN.

1837. YJ07 PDU at Bus Stn. 273. YJ57 XWW at Bus Stn. 1816. YJ07 OZU at Bus Stn. 703. YG52 GDJ at Bus Stn. 1819. YJ07 OZX at Bus Stn. 654. V654 HEC at Bus Stn. 663. PK51 LJU at Bus Stn. 1089. PO51 MUC at Bus Stn. 1081. PO51 MTK at Bus Stn. 705. YG52 GDO at Bus Stn. 272. YJ57 XWV at Bus Stn. 640. P640 ARN at Bus Stn. 206. V206 EBV at Bus Stn. 199. T124 DAH at Bus Stn. 1088. PO51 MUB at Bus Stn. 274. YJ08 PKX at Bus Stn. 16. N416 JBV & 657. V657 HEC at Bus Stn. 16. N416 JBV at Bus Stn. 657. V657 HEC at Bus Stn. 207. V207 EBV at Bus Stn. 1104. BU02 BKV at Bus Stn. 1083. PO51 MTV at Bus Stn. 640. P640 ARN at Bus stn. 275. YJ08 PKY at Bus Stn. 1815. YJ56 YDO at Bus Stn. 204. T129 DAH at Bus Stn. 1073. Y173 HRN at Bus Stn.

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]]> Sun Jun 1 2008 John Fishwick & Sons 2008 http://stuart-harrison.fotopic.net/c1519919.html Photo's of buses and coaches belonging to John Fishwick & Sons. The company is based in Leyland near Preston, Lancs. Service 111 serves the company depot from Preston bus station. The company has been in existance for 100 years celebrating there centenary in 2007. Saturday 31 May 2008: Photo's of buses and coaches belonging to John Fishwick & Sons. The company is based in Leyland near Preston, Lancs. Service 111 serves the company depot from Preston bus station. The company has been in existance for 100 years celebrating there centenary in 2007.

29. YJ55 KZR at Preston Bus Stn. 36. X821 NWX at Preston Bus Stn. 10. YJ53 VDT at Preston Bus Stn. 42. YJ03 PFF at Preston Bus Stn.

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]]> Sat May 31 2008 Warrington Rail 2007 http://stuart-harrison.fotopic.net/c1391579.html Photo's in and around Warrington. Station's include Bank Quay and Central. Also Arpley yard and EWS depot. Friday 19 October 2007: Photo's in and around Warrington. Station's include Bank Quay and Central. Also Arpley yard and EWS depot.

D6990/37411 at Bank Quay Stn. 221127 at Bank Quay Stn. D6990/37411 Number and Depot Plate. D6990/37411 Nameplate. 37425 at Bank Quay Stn. 37425 Number & Nameplate. D6990/37411 & 37425 Nose-to-Nose. 66129 at Arpley Yard. 37425 at Bank Quay Stn. 37425 & 37411/D6990 at Bank Quay Stn. 60075 on MGR to Fiddlers Ferry Power Stn. 175101 at Bank Quay Stn to Llandudno. 221117 at Bank Quay Stn. D6990/37411 & 37425 Coupled Together. 390053 at Bank Quay Stn to Glasgow Central. 175109 at Bank Quay Stn heading to Man Pic. 142034 at Bank Quay Stn heading to Liverpool Lime St. 37425 & 37411 on 6L33 to Crewe BH. 37425 & 37411 on 6L33 to Crewe BH. 37425 & 37411 on 6L33 to Crewe BH. 175106 app Bank Quay Stn heading to Man Pic. 66403 on 4M34. 66186 app the Coal Yard. 67026 heading to Crewe CS. 66186 Departing the Coal Yard. 175109 heading to Llandudno. 66623 on Low Level to Fiddlers Ferry Power Station. 66623 on Low Level to Fiddlers Ferry Power Station. 175106 heading to Llandudno. 66180 at Coal Yd preparing to propel the train. DR98960 on 4S03 ex Wigan TMD. 66407 on 4M44 on the High Level. Pendo on High Level heading to London Euston. 175011 on the Low Level heading to Bank Quay Stn & Man Pic. 6641? on 4S44 on the High Level heading towards Bank Quay. uid 86 on High Level heading South. 60077 on Low Level heading towards Coal Yard to Run Round train. Close up of Couplings on the HTA wagons. 175105 on High Level heading to Llandudno. 60077 heading to Fiddlers Ferry Power Station after running round its train in the Coal Yard. 175109 on Low Level heading to Bank Quay Stn and Man Pic. 08897 shunting in Arpley Yard. 66021 parked in Arpley Yard. 08389 in Arpley TMD. D6990/37411 & 37425 depart EWS Crew depot after a driver change. 37425 & D6990/37411 head for Bank Quay Stn. 142034 at Bank Quay Stn. 37425 Nameplate. 37425 at Bank Quay Stn looking on. 57311 on 6J37 at Bank Quay Stn.

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]]> Fri Oct 19 2007 Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Steam Gala. Saturday 13th October 2007 http://stuart-harrison.fotopic.net/c1388917.html Photos taken at Keighley & Worth Valley Railway's Autumn Steam Gala which was visited on Saturday 13th Ocotober 2007. The gala was a three day event from 12th to the 14th inc. of October 2007. A superb event and well worth the bargin rover tickets that were available. Only one visiting engine from Llangollen Railway of GWR 2-8-0 no. 3802. Also there was the first ever appearance by newly restored WD Austerity no. 90733. Other steam locomotives in traffic was 80002, 41241, 85, 957 and 47279. Along with these was the last appearance of L&Y no. 957 prior to overhaul. Enjoy the photos. Sunday 14 October 2007: Photos taken at Keighley & Worth Valley Railway's Autumn Steam Gala which was visited on Saturday 13th Ocotober 2007. The gala was a three day event from 12th to the 14th inc. of October 2007. A superb event and well worth the bargin rover tickets that were available. Only one visiting engine from Llangollen Railway of GWR 2-8-0 no. 3802. Also there was the first ever appearance by newly restored WD Austerity no. 90733. Other steam locomotives in traffic was 80002, 41241, 85, 957 and 47279. Along with these was the last appearance of L&Y no. 957 prior to overhaul. Enjoy the photos.

Wagons on Turntable at Keighley. Loco 85, Water Column and signalbox at Keighley Stn. Loco 85 watering up at Keighley. 41241 resting at Keighley. Loco 90733 WD at Haworth Stn with the 1040d Keighley to Oxenhope. Loco 957 L&Y on Haworth Shed. Overview of Haworth Shed. Another view of Loco 957 on Haworth Shed. Loco Crew hard at work on Loco 957 L&Y on the departure road from Haworth Shed. Loco 957 L&Y on the departure road from Haworth Shed. Loco 3802 GWR approaching Oxenhope Stn on the 1220d Keighley to Oxenhope. Loco 80002 & 90733 between Haworth & Oxenhope on the 1305d Keighley to Oxenhope. Loco 80002 & 90733 between Haworth & Oxenhope on the 1305d Keighley to Oxenhope. Snow White and her dwarfs in the Oxenhope Station garden. KWVR P-Way gang at Oxenhope Station. Loco 3802 at Oxenhope Station with the 1350d Keighley to Oxenhope. 08266 at Haworth Shed. Loco 85 & 80002 at passing loop with 1435d Keighley to Oxenhope. Loco 957 at Keighley. Loco 41241 at Keighley with 1500d Keighley to Damems Jct goods train. Loco 47279 approaching Keighley with the goods train. Loco 90733 WD at Keighley. Loco 90733 WD at Keighley. Loco 90733 departing Keighley with the 1540d Keighley to Oxenhope 'The Thames-Clyde Express'.

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]]> Sun Oct 14 2007 Newton Heath Depot Community Open Day. Sunday 16th Sept 2007 http://stuart-harrison.fotopic.net/c1374904.html Newton Heath Depot Community Open Day. Sunday 16th September 2007. Here is a collection of photographs taken at the depot open day. This one of three major train maintenance depots belonging to Northern Rail in the North of England. The other two depots being Neville Hill in Leeds and Heaton in Newcastle. The depot services 115 trains that operate all over the North West of England. The Newton Heath fleet comprise of class 142, 150 and 156. 153 and 158 sometimes visit the depot. The depot can do most of the servicing and maintenance required for the fleet. As well as this and cleaning, the depot also carries out two heavy maintenance programmes, these are the 'C4' & 'C6'. 'C4' programme covers everything below the sole bar of the train ( the frame supporting the actual body shell). The 'C6' programme covers most things above the sole bar - the actual bodywork but also seating, tables and other internal fittings. There is also a newly opened paint shop opened at the depot. The open day included tours around the site, the Network Rail/Serco Railgrinder, BTP display, visiting locos from East Lancs Rly of BR Standard 76079 and Class 20 - 20087. The Newton Heath Traction Group had D5600 which was named 'Newton Heath TMD' on the day. Also various units in and around the depot complex. A shuttle train operated from Manchester Victoria station to Dean Lane station. This was worked by 150268+150269. Below are my photos from the day. Saturday 22 September 2007: Newton Heath Depot Community Open Day. Sunday 16th September 2007. Here is a collection of photographs taken at the depot open day. This one of three major train maintenance depots belonging to Northern Rail in the North of England. The other two depots being Neville Hill in Leeds and Heaton in Newcastle. The depot services 115 trains that operate all over the North West of England. The Newton Heath fleet comprise of class 142, 150 and 156. 153 and 158 sometimes visit the depot. The depot can do most of the servicing and maintenance required for the fleet. As well as this and cleaning, the depot also carries out two heavy maintenance programmes, these are the 'C4' & 'C6'. 'C4' programme covers everything below the sole bar of the train ( the frame supporting the actual body shell). The 'C6' programme covers most things above the sole bar - the actual bodywork but also seating, tables and other internal fittings. There is also a newly opened paint shop opened at the depot. The open day included tours around the site, the Network Rail/Serco Railgrinder, BTP display, visiting locos from East Lancs Rly of BR Standard 76079 and Class 20 - 20087. The Newton Heath Traction Group had D5600 which was named 'Newton Heath TMD' on the day. Also various units in and around the depot complex. A shuttle train operated from Manchester Victoria station to Dean Lane station. This was worked by 150268+150269. Below are my photos from the day.

185142 at Manchester Victoria on TPE service to Hull. 155344 at Manchester Victoria to Leeds Northern Service. 155344 side advertising. 'Welcome to Newton Heath Depot Community Open Day'. C2101 Loram Railgrinder for Network Rail/Serco. C2101 Loram Railgrinder Cab View. 142003. C2101 Loram Railgrinder Engine. C2101 Loram Railgrinder. Grind Stone Set. C2101 Loram Railgrinder. Protection covers whilst grinding. C2101 Loram Railgrinder. Water Tank. C2101 Loram Railgrinder for Network Rail/Serco. 76079 - BR Standard from East Lancs Rly. 20087 from East Lancs Rly. 76079 - BR Standard from East Lancs Rly. 150270. 142005. 158850. Ex Central Trains Livery. 153358, 142027, 142058 & 142034. 142040. D5600 'Newton Heath TMD'. 150275. 142040. D5600 Nameplate. D5600 'Newton Heath TMD'. Newton Heath Visual Status Board. 158910. 158910 on 'C6' Exam. 156461 in 'Ravenglass & Eskdale Rly' Livery. Seats stored waiting covers and fitting. 150272 advertising 'The Great British R & B Festival' at Colne. 150145 in 'Buxton Festival' livery. 156426 Cab interior 156426 Cab Interior Drivers View. 156426. 153332. 153 & 142 units stabled on depot. 150272 Closeup of advertising 'The Great British R & B Festival' at Colne. 158759 Refurbished Unit - Exterior. 158759 Refurbished Unit - Interior. 158759 Cab. A Closeup view of the OTMR equipent fitted to all trains operating on the National Network. This equipment is known as the 'Black Box' in the aviation industry. 150136. 156484 in advertising for the 'Settle & Carlisle Railway'. 142031 View of the Underfloor. D5600 Builder's Plate. D5600 Number and Builder's Plate. 142031 Front End on. Stores Room at Newton Heath Depot. Layout of the main components underfloor a DMU.

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]]> Sat Sep 22 2007 Battersby Silver Grey: 2007 http://stuart-harrison.fotopic.net/c1359521.html Photos of buses belong to Battersby Silver Grey in the North West. The company is located in the West End of Morecambe on Regent Road. Thursday 30 August 2007: Photos of buses belong to Battersby Silver Grey in the North West. The company is located in the West End of Morecambe on Regent Road.

K20 BSG at Lancaster Bus Stn.

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]]> Thu Aug 30 2007 South African 4-8-2 3007 Steam Loco & Tender http://stuart-harrison.fotopic.net/c1354220.html Photographs of the South African 4-8-2 3007 15F Steam Loco & Tender at Truckhaven, Carnforth on Wednesday 22nd August 2007. The loco and tender was enroute from Durban, South Africa to Glasgow via sailing into Immingham Docks, then by road M62, M61, M60, M6 and M74. Locomotive and tender weigh 109 tonnes and was built be the North British Locomotive Co. at Hyde Park in Glasgow in 1945. It is a Narrow Gauge (3ft 6in) locomotive and will be restored in its home city and was saved by the First group. Thursday 23 August 2007: Photographs of the South African 4-8-2 3007 15F Steam Loco & Tender at Truckhaven, Carnforth on Wednesday 22nd August 2007. The loco and tender was enroute from Durban, South Africa to Glasgow via sailing into Immingham Docks, then by road M62, M61, M60, M6 and M74. Locomotive and tender weigh 109 tonnes and was built be the North British Locomotive Co. at Hyde Park in Glasgow in 1945. It is a Narrow Gauge (3ft 6in) locomotive and will be restored in its home city and was saved by the First group.

Locomotive [1]. Locomotive [2]. Tender [1]. Overhead Electrification Warning Sign. Tender Front [2]. Tender [3]. Locomotive [5]. Locomotive [6]. Locomotive Footplate. Locomotive [3]. Locomotive & Tender on the Henor Low-Loaders with Rear Steering Trailer. Locomotive [4].

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]]> Thu Aug 23 2007 Preston Bus 2006 http://stuart-harrison.fotopic.net/c1349705.html Photo's of buses belonging to Preston Bus company. These include a variety of types of buses. The company is An Employee owned Company. The company doesn't give out change on there buses so exact fare is required. Preston Bus has one side of the bus station at Preston. Photography is limited here and is best viewed from the bus exit to the bus station. A Day Rider ticket is £3.00. The depot is located at 221 Deepdale Road, Preston, PR1 6NY. Friday 17 August 2007: Photo's of buses belonging to Preston Bus company. These include a variety of types of buses. The company is An Employee owned Company. The company doesn't give out change on there buses so exact fare is required. Preston Bus has one side of the bus station at Preston. Photography is limited here and is best viewed from the bus exit to the bus station. A Day Rider ticket is _3.00. The depot is located at 221 Deepdale Road, Preston, PR1 6NY.

229 H29 YBV at Preston Bus Station. 38 R438 RCW at Preston Bus Station. 217 G217 KRN at Preston Bus Station. 27 N427 GBV at Preston Bus Station. 218 G218 KRN at Preston Bus Station. 197 X197 RRN at Preston Bus Station. 12 P412 TFR at Preston Bus Station. 55 PE51 YHK at Preston Bus Station. 195 V195 EBV at Preston Bus Station. 227 H27 YBV at Preston Bus Station. 210 F210 YHG at Preston Bus Station. 218 G218 KRN at Preston Bus Station. 211 F211 YHG at Preston Bus Station. 228 H28 YBV at Preston Bus Station. 222 J928 MKC at Preston Bus Station. 124 E324 NSG at Preston Bus Station. 226 H26 YBV at Preston Bus Station. 128 E328 MSG at Preston Bus Station. 51 PE51 YHF at Preston Bus Station. 35 R435 NFR at Preston Bus Station. 224 H24 YBV at Preston Bus Station. 185 X185 RRN at Preston Bus Station. 64 PN52 ZVO at Preston Bus Station.

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]]> Fri Aug 17 2007 John Fishwick & Sons 2006 http://stuart-harrison.fotopic.net/c1349692.html Photo's of buses and coaches belonging to John Fishwick & Sons. The company is based in Leyland near Preston, Lancs. Service 111 serves the company depot from Preston bus station. The company has been in existance for 100 years celebrating there centenary in 2007. Friday 17 August 2007: Photo's of buses and coaches belonging to John Fishwick & Sons. The company is based in Leyland near Preston, Lancs. Service 111 serves the company depot from Preston bus station. The company has been in existance for 100 years celebrating there centenary in 2007.

40 YG52 CFY at Preston Bus Station. 42 YJ03 PFF at Preston Bus Station. 34 F355 WSC at Preston Bus Station. 6 YJ54 CFN at Preston Bus Station. 11 YJ53 VDV at Preston Bus Station. 6 YJ54 CFN at Preston Bus Station. 11 YJ53 VDV at Preston Bus Station. 35 R32 GNW at Preston Bus Station. 9 YJ54 CFM at Preston Bus Station. 37 X822 NWX at Preston Bus Station. 9 YJ54 CFM at Preston Bus Station. 17 R846 VEC at Preston Bus Station. 19 R848 VEC at Preston Bus Station. 6 YJ54 CFN at Preston Bus Station. 29 YJ55 KZR at Preston Bus Station. 11 YJ53 VDV at Preston Bus Station. 33 F353 WSC at Preston Bus Station. 73 PO56 RPV at Preston Bus Station.

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]]> Fri Aug 17 2007 John Fishwick & Sons 2007 http://stuart-harrison.fotopic.net/c1349687.html Photo's of buses and coaches belonging to John Fishwick & Sons. The company is based in Leyland near Preston, Lancs. Service 111 serves the company depot from Preston bus station. The company has been in existance for 100 years celebrating there centenary in 2007. Friday 17 August 2007: Photo's of buses and coaches belonging to John Fishwick & Sons. The company is based in Leyland near Preston, Lancs. Service 111 serves the company depot from Preston bus station. The company has been in existance for 100 years celebrating there centenary in 2007.

17 R846 VEC at Preston Bus Station. 40 YG52 CFY at Preston Bus Station. 42 YJ03 PFF at Preston Bus Station. J14 JFS at Preston Bus Station. 36 X821 NWX at Preston Bus Station. 29 YJ55 KZR at Preston Bus Station. 28 YJ55 KZP at Preston Bus Station. 40 YG52 CFY at Preston Bus Station. 28 YJ55 KZP at Preston Bus Station. 38 X823 NWX at Preston Bus Station. 42 YJ03 PFF at Preston Bus Station. 24 YJ07 JWD at Preston Bus Station. 24 YJ07 JWD at Preston Bus Station. 35 R92 GNW at Preston Bus Station.

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]]> Fri Aug 17 2007 Preston Bus 2007 http://stuart-harrison.fotopic.net/c1349040.html Photo's of buses belonging to Preston Bus company. These include a variety of types of buses. The company is An Employee owned Company. The company doesn't give out change on there buses so exact fare is required. Preston Bus has one side of the bus station at Preston. Photography is limited here and is best viewed from the bus exit to the bus station. A Day Rider ticket is £3.00. The depot is located at 221 Deepdale Road, Preston, PR1 6NY. Thursday 16 August 2007: Photo's of buses belonging to Preston Bus company. These include a variety of types of buses. The company is An Employee owned Company. The company doesn't give out change on there buses so exact fare is required. Preston Bus has one side of the bus station at Preston. Photography is limited here and is best viewed from the bus exit to the bus station. A Day Rider ticket is _3.00. The depot is located at 221 Deepdale Road, Preston, PR1 6NY.

95 PN07 NTT at Bus Stn. 190 V190 EBV at Bus Stn. 189 X189 RRN at Bus Stn. 151 PO56 RSY at Bus Stn. 203 PO56 JDF at Bus Stn. 205 PO56 JDK at Bus Stn. 69 PO56 RNZ at Bus Stn. 93 PN07 NTM at Bus Stn. 187 X187 RRN at Bus Stn. 81 PE55 WMD at Bus Stn. 78 PN07 NTL at Bus Stn. 206 PO56 JDU at Bus Stn. 182 X182 RRN at Bus Stn. 30 N430 GBV at Bus Stn. 70 PO56 ROH at Bus Stn. 152 PO56 RSZ at Bus Stn. 95 PN07 NTT at Bus Stn. 203 PO56 JDF at Bus Stn. 198 X198 RRN at Bus Stn. 69 PO56 RNZ at Bus Stn. 94 PN07 NTO at Bus Stn. 55 PE51 YHK at Bus Stn. 55 PE51 YHK at Bus Stn. 78 PN07 NTL at Bus Stn. 182 X182 RRN at Bus Stn. 134 G34 OCK at Bus Stn. 202 PL06 RYP at Bus Stn. 78 PN07 NTL at Bus Stn. 184 X184 RRN at Bus Stn. 100 F32 AHG at Bus Stn. 203 PO56 JDF at Bus Stn. 182 X182 RRN at Bus Stn. 302 PL06 RYP at Bus Stn. 232 YN07 LFU at Bus Stn. 33 R433 NFR at Bus Stn. 229 H29 YBV at Bus Stn. 151 PO56 RSY at Bus Stn. 152 PO56 RSZ at Bus Stn. Overview of Preston Bus side of Preston Bus Station. 226 H26 YBV at Bus Stn. 152 PO56 RSZ at Bus Stn. 95 PN07 NTT at Bus Stn. 104 H104 BFR at Bus Stn. 302 PL56 RYP at Bus Stn. 78 PN07 NTL at Bus Stn. 231 PL06 TGE at Bus Stn. 88 PO56 RRZ at Bus Stn. 230 PL06 TFZ at Bus Stn. 100 F32 AHG at Bus Stn. 232 YN07 LFU at Bus Stn.

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]]> Thu Aug 16 2007 DRS Open Day - Carlisle Kingmoor. 07/07/07 http://stuart-harrison.fotopic.net/c1321974.html Photo's of various DRS loco's at the DRS Open Day held at Carlisle Kingmoor Depot. It was held on Saturday 7th July 2007. There was two locomotives named on the day. The first loco was 20311 and was named "Class 20 'Fifty' ". The second loco to be named was 37688 and was named "Kingmoor TMD". Mk 3 Coach 11044 in DRS livery was parked in the Maintenance Shed. This coach was out of action due to a Wheel Flat. A total of 7 coaches are in the fleet. I wish to Pass my thanks to Direct Rail Services Limited for the inivitation to the Open Day. Monday 9 July 2007: Photo's of various DRS loco's at the DRS Open Day held at Carlisle Kingmoor Depot. It was held on Saturday 7th July 2007. There was two locomotives named on the day. The first loco was 20311 and was named "Class 20 'Fifty' ". The second loco to be named was 37688 and was named "Kingmoor TMD". Mk 3 Coach 11044 in DRS livery was parked in the Maintenance Shed. This coach was out of action due to a Wheel Flat. A total of 7 coaches are in the fleet. I wish to Pass my thanks to Direct Rail Services Limited for the inivitation to the Open Day.

66411 & 66405 leading the DRS Charter Set. 66411 'Eddie the Engine' in Stobart Rail Livery. 66405 in Malcolm Logistics Services Livery. 37688 Naming Ceremony. Named 66411 'Eddie the Engine' Side View. 37611 47237 Front View. 47802 and 66411 'Eddie the Engine'. 66405 & 66411 coupled together on the Charter Rake. Over view of Carlisle Kingmoor DRS depot. 20311 nameplate 57011 leads 20311, 37688 and 47802. 20313, 20301 and 66412. 37038 in Maintenance Shed. 37608 in Maintenance Shed. 37038 Front View. 37608 Front View with Bonnet Doors Open. 20310 'Gresty Bridge'. 20310 Nameplate. This loco was named at Crewe Gresty Bridge DRS depot. 37612 47145 named 'Myddin Emrys' 47712 ex-Blue Pullman named 'Artemis'. 47709 ex-Blue Pullman named 'Dionysos'. 47237 Cab View. 47237 Engine Room. 47237 Pre-TOPS number. 47145 with ex-FM RAIL advertising. 20308 in Maintenance Shed. Overview of Maintenance Shed. 11044 mk3 coach in DRS livery. Seating in 1st Class. 11044 mk3 coach in DRS livery. Seating in 1st Class. 11044 mk3 coach in DRS livery. Seat Head Rest. 11044 mk3 coach in DRS livery. Seat Head Rest Closeup. 11044 mk3 coach in DRS livery. Seating in 1st Class. 66415. 20305 & 20301 'Max Joules'. 20315. 20315 & 20313 with 20305 in the Background. 9419 MOD Escort Vehicle. 20313, 20301 'Max Joules' and 66412. 92723 PFA DRSL. 92740 PFA DRSL. 37688 Nameplate. PX07 BVM 'Allyson Shannon' Eddie Stobart Limited. V200 WHM, The Malcolm Group. Model Rly - 66408. Model Rly - 66411 'Eddie the Engine'. Model Rly - 37607. Model Rly - Bachmann Stand. 37038, 37608, 20310 and 66415 in Maintenance Shed.

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]]> Mon Jul 9 2007 Bolton-Le-Sands Rail: 2007 http://stuart-harrison.fotopic.net/c1291852.html Photo's of any TOC in the Bolton-Le-Sands Area on the WCML. The area covered is from Hest Bank (Morecambe Lodge Caravan Park) to Crag Bank. Thursday 31 May 2007: Photo's of any TOC in the Bolton-Le-Sands Area on the WCML. The area covered is from Hest Bank (Morecambe Lodge Caravan Park) to Crag Bank.

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]]> Thu May 31 2007 Carnforth Vintage Bus Running Day 7th May 2007 http://stuart-harrison.fotopic.net/c1277273.html Brief Encounter 5: Carnforth Vintage Bus Running Day was at Carnforth Railway Station on the Monday 7th May 2007. The event was organised by the Ribble Vehicle Preservation Trust & Carnforth Station Trust (Both Registered Charities). Bus Services were free of charge and operated every hour to Morecambe, Lancaster, Milnthorpe and Kirkby Lonsdale. Saturday 12 May 2007: Brief Encounter 5: Carnforth Vintage Bus Running Day was at Carnforth Railway Station on the Monday 7th May 2007. The event was organised by the Ribble Vehicle Preservation Trust & Carnforth Station Trust (Both Registered Charities). Bus Services were free of charge and operated every hour to Morecambe, Lancaster, Milnthorpe and Kirkby Lonsdale.

DBV 831W, 831, Ribble. RVPT. GCK 482W, 7, John Fishwicks & Sons. CTF 627B, 70, Lytham St. Annes, LTT. TRN 481V, 1481, Ribble. RVPT. CEO 957, 170, Barrow Corporation. BTG. K4 YCL, 14834, Former Yorkshire Traction and now Stagecoach. NWU 265D, YDX 221, York-West Yorkshire. YJ07 JWD, 24, John Fishwicks & Sons. YJ07 JWD, 24, John Fishwicks & Sons. AFM 106G, Crosville. JEH 198K, National, PBG. PHH 149W, 431, cms Cumberland, ex Stagecoach NW. J204 HFR, 14204, Stagecoach NW. B630 WNG, 4, Highland Bluebell. TRN 731, 731S, Standerwick, RVPT. FY02 LCL, Kirkby Lonsdale Coach Hire. NCK 338J, 338, Ribble. RVPT. LEO 734Y, 104, Barrow Corporation, BTG. LDB 796, North Western. SMK 716F, RML 2716. RN 8622, 2057, Ribble, RVPT. TRN 731, 731S, Standerwick, at Crag Bank (A6). DBV 831W, 831, Ribble, at Crag Bank (A6). NCK 338J, 338, Ribble, at Bolton-Le-Sands (A6). BX06 UNJ, Jones Coaches. Heritage Line up. DBV 831W, 831, Ribble, Drivers Cab. DBV 831W, 831, Ribble, at Lancaster Bus Stn. Ribble Duo. 831 and 1481. ARN 811C, 811, Ribble, RVPT. LSK 514, Caledonian Travel. YN05 HFV, Weardale, Carnforth (A6). ARN 811C, 811, Ribble, Carnforth (A6).

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]]> Sat May 12 2007 Wigan Rail: 2007 http://stuart-harrison.fotopic.net/c1254753.html Photos of trains at both Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate stations. Wigan North Western station is located on the WCML. Virgin WC, Virgin XC and Northern serve Wigan North Western station to places such as London and the south, Scotland, Liverpool and Blackpool. Northern serve Wigan Wallgate station to places such as Southport, Kirkby and Manchester Victoria and stations beyond. Friday 13 April 2007: Photos of trains at both Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate stations. Wigan North Western station is located on the WCML. Virgin WC, Virgin XC and Northern serve Wigan North Western station to places such as London and the south, Scotland, Liverpool and Blackpool. Northern serve Wigan Wallgate station to places such as Southport, Kirkby and Manchester Victoria and stations beyond.

142036 at North Western Stn. 142035 at North Western Stn.

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]]> Fri Apr 13 2007 Manchester Metrolink: 2007 http://stuart-harrison.fotopic.net/c1254740.html Photos of trams, auxilary vehicles and buildings around the Manchester Metrolink network. Phase 1 of the network is from Altrincham to Bury and branch to Manchester Piccadilly station and Phase 2 is from Eccles to Cornbrook. More details, history and future plans of the network can be found at http://www.metrolink.co.uk Friday 13 April 2007: Photos of trams, auxilary vehicles and buildings around the Manchester Metrolink network. Phase 1 of the network is from Altrincham to Bury and branch to Manchester Piccadilly station and Phase 2 is from Eccles to Cornbrook. More details, history and future plans of the network can be found at http://www.metrolink.co.uk

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