UK Railway Photographs by Paul Steane http://paul-steane-uk.fotopic.net/ 21 rows en-gb 60 Brighton Rocks with AC:DC Railtour - 25 July 2009 http://paul-steane-uk.fotopic.net/c1778408.html This was a charter train organised by Flamboyant Trains. 87002 hauled the train from Doncaster to Willesden and return, and 73205 & 73209 from Willesden to Brighton and return. 47786 acted as tail loco all day and hauled the train during shunting moves at Willesden. Saturday 25 July 2009: This was a charter train organised by Flamboyant Trains. 87002 hauled the train from Doncaster to Willesden and return, and 73205 & 73209 from Willesden to Brighton and return. 47786 acted as tail loco all day and hauled the train during shunting moves at Willesden.

87002 waiting departure time at Doncaster. 87002 pausing at Newark Northgate. 87002, 73209 and 47786 at Willesden Railnet Reception sidings. 73209 awaits a path at Clapham Junction en route to Brighton. 73209 & 73205 at Haywards Heath. The Flamboyant Trains crew at Brighton. 73205 & 73209 waiting a path out of Brighton for a light engine move to Preston Park. 73205 & 73209 in the sidings opposite Lovers Walk depot at Brighton. The stock was being watered by a water tender.

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]]> Sat Jul 25 2009 Electric Scot Railtour - 11 July 2009 http://paul-steane-uk.fotopic.net/c1778369.html Spitfire Railtours "Electric Scot Railtour" on 11 July 2009 Hauled by 87002 from Birmingham International to Glasgow Central, from Ayr to Glasgow Central and from Glasgow Central to Birmingham International. Saturday 11 July 2009: Spitfire Railtours "Electric Scot Railtour" on 11 July 2009 Hauled by 87002 from Birmingham International to Glasgow Central, from Ayr to Glasgow Central and from Glasgow Central to Birmingham International.

Awaiting departure time at Birmingham International. 87002 at Carlisle - sporting a Scottie Dog courtesy of the driver, who used to be based at Eastfield...... Climbing Beattock, producing over 5000hp at 80mph. I was authorised to be in the driving cab. 87002 and Pendolino at Glasgow Central. Notice the temporary Eastfield depot label. 87002 and admirers at Glasgow Central. 87002 at Glasgow Central after arrival from Birmingham International. 87002 at Ayr ready to work to Glasgow Central. 87002 at Ayr ready to work to Glasgow Central. 87002 at Glasgow Central ready to work to Birmingham International. 87002 at Glasgow Central ready to work to Birmingham International.

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]]> Sat Jul 11 2009 86401 http://paul-steane-uk.fotopic.net/c1778317.html 86401 was purchased by The AC Locomotive Group in June 2004. It was re-painted by LNWR Crewe into the authentic Network South East livery in 2005, and unveiled and named "Northampton Town" at the Crewe Works Open Day in September that year. The loco was then stored for a period at LNWR Crewe then moved to Long Marston. In 2009 the loco was prepared and moved via Crewe to Willesden. At Willesden depot the loco is used for shunting and providing ETS to a rake of Mk.3 carriages maintained there. Wednesday 16 September 2009: 86401 was purchased by The AC Locomotive Group in June 2004. It was re-painted by LNWR Crewe into the authentic Network South East livery in 2005, and unveiled and named "Northampton Town" at the Crewe Works Open Day in September that year. The loco was then stored for a period at LNWR Crewe then moved to Long Marston. In 2009 the loco was prepared and moved via Crewe to Willesden. At Willesden depot the loco is used for shunting and providing ETS to a rake of Mk.3 carriages maintained there.

86401 was moved from Long Marston to Crewe on 16 September 2009, for later forwarding to Willesden. 86401 at Willesden depot on 15 October 2009.

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]]> Wed Sep 16 2009 December 2008 http://paul-steane-uk.fotopic.net/c1627480.html These photographs are all of a charter train on 20th December 2008 from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly and return, plus an additional working to and from Hadfield. The special trains were run in aid of the <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/birmingham/local_radio/bbcwm_kidney_kids_appeal_index.shtml">BBC Radio WM Kidney Kids appeal</a>. Featured locomotive is 86259 "Les Ross". Diesel loco 47773 assisted with the necessary shunting and also hauled the train from Hadfield to Manchester. Saturday 20 December 2008: These photographs are all of a charter train on 20th December 2008 from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly and return, plus an additional working to and from Hadfield. The special trains were run in aid of the <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/birmingham/local_radio/bbcwm_kidney_kids_appeal_index.shtml">BBC Radio WM Kidney Kids appeal</a>. Featured locomotive is 86259 "Les Ross". Diesel loco 47773 assisted with the necessary shunting and also hauled the train from Hadfield to Manchester.

86259 at Birmingham New Street ready to work the charter to Manchester. 86259 on the Up Slow Independent Line at Basford Hall North Jn. 86259 on the blocks at Manchester Piccadilly after working the charter from Birmingham New Street. One of the departure screens at Manchester Piccadilly, showing the 12:00 special working to Hadfield and back. 86259 at Hadfield. This is believed to be the first time that a Class 86 locomotive has ever been to Hadfield, which until 1984 was electrified at the 1500 V dc system. Beyond the buffer stop the line continued across the Pennines to Woodhead and Sheffield, the line closing in 1981. A view of 86259 from the buffer stop at Hadfield. NB permission had been given by local staff for photographs to be taken from this position. 86259 in platform 3 at Manchester Piccadilly after arrival back from Hadfield. Until the closure of the Woodhead route beyond Hadfield and subsequent conversion in 1984 of the line as far as Hadfield from 1500 V dc to 25 kV ac, this was one of the platforms electrified on the dc system. Tame Bridge Parkway makes a rare appearance on the main departure indicators at Manchester Piccadilly. Les Ross and his locomotive with some of the train's passengers and helpers. Some of the people involved in the restoration of 86259, plus one of the day's drivers.

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]]> Sat Dec 20 2008 87002 http://paul-steane-uk.fotopic.net/c1600638.html I have been heavily involved with the restoration of The AC Locomotive Group's 87002 to main line running order. Here are some photographs taken along the way, along with a few taken prior to withdrawal from service. For more information and photos please go to the Group's website <a href="http://www.aclocogroup.co.uk/">www.aclocogroup.co.uk</a>. For photos of the Spitfire Railtours' "Electric Scot Railtour" on 11 July 2009, hauled by 87002, please see <a href="http://paul-steane-uk.fotopic.net/c1778369.html">this collection</a>. For photos of the Flamboyant Trains' "Brighton Rocks with AC:DC Railtour" on 25 July 2009, hauled by 87002, please see <a href="http://paul-steane-uk.fotopic.net/c1778408_1.html">this collection</a>. Friday 10 June 2005: I have been heavily involved with the restoration of The AC Locomotive Group's 87002 to main line running order. Here are some photographs taken along the way, along with a few taken prior to withdrawal from service. For more information and photos please go to the Group's website <a href="http://www.aclocogroup.co.uk/">www.aclocogroup.co.uk</a>. For photos of the Spitfire Railtours' "Electric Scot Railtour" on 11 July 2009, hauled by 87002, please see <a href="http://paul-steane-uk.fotopic.net/c1778369.html">this collection</a>. For photos of the Flamboyant Trains' "Brighton Rocks with AC:DC Railtour" on 25 July 2009, hauled by 87002, please see <a href="http://paul-steane-uk.fotopic.net/c1778408_1.html">this collection</a>.

87010 hauled what was billed as the last official Virgin West Coast diagrammed Class 87-hauled train on 10th June 2005, the 09:38 from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly. 87002 was Nameplate 87002 has just arrived at Birmingham New Street on the 16:51 from Euston on 17th October 2006. This train, and the 19:00 return, were regular daily diagrams for 87002 between October and December 2006 as a stand-in for Pendolino sets undergoing modifications. 87002 hauled the really very last Virgin diagrammed Class 87-hauled train on 22nd December 2006. Following last use by Virgin in December 2006, 87002 was used by First GBRf on Royal Mail duties before being parked in Wembley until transfer to storage at Long Marston. Seen here from the Silverlink Swansong I Railtour on 3rd November 2007. On 5th February 2008 87002 is shunted by the Group's 73138 into the shed at Long Marston for restoration work. 87002 in undercoat at Long Marston on 23rd May 2008. 87002's first main line run in preservation took place on 16th July 2008, from Crewe to Carstairs and return. Here the train can be seen being prepared at LNWR Crewe. 86101 is along 87002's first run pauses at Penrith for pathing purposes. 87002 on arrival at Carstairs. 87002 ran around the train, then 86101 hauled the train into the loop to allow other trains to pass. 87002 in the loop at Carstairs waiting a path south. 87002 on arrival back at LNWR after a successful first main line run in preservation. 87002's first railtour in preservation was the 87002's first railtour in preservation on arrival at Glasgow Central. A very poor photograph, I'm afraid, but this is 87002 hauling 16th February 2009's 6J37 Carlisle - Chirk Timber Train along the Up Goods Loop/Up Slow at Warrington Bank Quay. The train loco 57305 had failed at Walton Old Jn and the 87, which was on Royal Mail standby duties at the nearby Dallam RMT, was utilised to clear the line. 87002 stabled in bay 4C at Preston on 8 November 2009. The loco had worked from Dallam to assist a class 325 mail unit but ended up being left at Preston.

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]]> Fri Jun 10 2005 LaFarge Cement UK - Hope Works Open Day http://paul-steane-uk.fotopic.net/c1574501.html On 6th and 7th September 2008, Lafarge Cement UK held a 2 day open weekend at their Hope Works in Derbyshire. This was to celebrate the opening of the new multi million pound sidings and loading facilities. The event attracted a number of visiting diesel and steam locomotives which were used to haul passengers up and down the 2 mile branch line. A works tour was available including a visit to the main quarry area. Saturday 6 September 2008: On 6th and 7th September 2008, Lafarge Cement UK held a 2 day open weekend at their Hope Works in Derbyshire. This was to celebrate the opening of the new multi million pound sidings and loading facilities. The event attracted a number of visiting diesel and steam locomotives which were used to haul passengers up and down the 2 mile branch line. A works tour was available including a visit to the main quarry area.

The main quarry - enough raw material for 50 years of cement production at Hope. Unloading limestone into the main crusher. One of the stone storage areas. A view down into the main crusher. One of the mimic displays in the crusher control room. One of the mimic displays in the crusher control room. Modern stone moving equipment. Modern stone moving equipment. Older examples of stone moving equipment. Older examples of stone moving equipment. Older examples of stone moving equipment. Older examples of stone moving equipment. An older example of stone moving equipment giving a demonstration. A view over the main works. The two kilns can be seen. The hot end of one of the two kilns. The kiln, about 70 metres long, is rotating slowly. The cooler end of one of the two kilns. A stone carving in front of the control centre. Loco 1704 preparing to work one of the passenger trains. Horwich-built Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway locomotive No. 1300. Traction Engine - registration EW4904. 1704 working one of the passenger trains. D9534 working one of the passenger trains.

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]]> Sat Sep 6 2008 73138 http://paul-steane-uk.fotopic.net/c1517707.html Electro-Diesel locomotive 73138 was privately preserved and restored by members of The AC Locomotive Group, and until 2006 was based at Barrow Hill. 73138 visited the 2005 Open Days at Crewe Works in the company of many of ACLG's other locomotives, then paid a visit to the Community Railfest at Norwich. In 2006 73138 was moved to Long Marston for further use there. In May 2008 the loco was moved to the Churnet Valley Railway in Staffordshire to take part in their Diesel Gala in late May/early June. However a shortage of other motive power meant that 73138 also worked a full diagram of trains on 26th May 2008. Friday 9 September 2005: Electro-Diesel locomotive 73138 was privately preserved and restored by members of The AC Locomotive Group, and until 2006 was based at Barrow Hill. 73138 visited the 2005 Open Days at Crewe Works in the company of many of ACLG's other locomotives, then paid a visit to the Community Railfest at Norwich. In 2006 73138 was moved to Long Marston for further use there. In May 2008 the loco was moved to the Churnet Valley Railway in Staffordshire to take part in their Diesel Gala in late May/early June. However a shortage of other motive power meant that 73138 also worked a full diagram of trains on 26th May 2008.

73138 at the 2005 Crewe Works Open Day 73138 at Lichfield Trent Valley en route from Crewe to Norwich Reflections of 73138 (and 89001) in the door glazing of a passing Pendolino. 73138, 89001 and 84001 in the loop at Stowmarket en route from Crewe to Norwich 73138 and 89001 at Norwich 73138, 89001 and 84001 at Norwich 73138 has just arrived at Kingsley & Froghall station 73138 running around its train at Kingsley & Froghall station 73138 ready for departure from Kingsley & Froghall station 73138 ready for departure from Cheddleton station 73138 passes non-stop through Cheddleton station 73138 arrives at Cheddleton station 73138 ready for departure from Kingsley & Froghall station 73138 ready for departure from Kingsley & Froghall station

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]]> Fri Sep 9 2005 Bulgarian 87s http://paul-steane-uk.fotopic.net/c1497911.html Most of the remaining Class 87s have been sold to a private freight operator in Bulgaria, the Bulgarian Railway Company. They are being prepared (and repaired) at Long Marston. On 22 April 2008 the first three - 007, 008 and 026 - were moved to LNWR Crewe for electrical testing. Another batch of three - 004, 013 and 014 - moved to Crewe for testing on 16 September 2009. 86401 came with them, and later moved on to Willesden. For photographs of the Class 87s in Bulgaria please see <a href="http://paul-steane-europe.fotopic.net/c1601323.html">here</a>. Tuesday 22 April 2008: Most of the remaining Class 87s have been sold to a private freight operator in Bulgaria, the Bulgarian Railway Company. They are being prepared (and repaired) at Long Marston. On 22 April 2008 the first three - 007, 008 and 026 - were moved to LNWR Crewe for electrical testing. Another batch of three - 004, 013 and 014 - moved to Crewe for testing on 16 September 2009. 86401 came with them, and later moved on to Willesden. For photographs of the Class 87s in Bulgaria please see <a href="http://paul-steane-europe.fotopic.net/c1601323.html">here</a>.

First GBRf 66723 leads the convoy into Crewe. 87008-9 and 87007-1 have had BRC branding applied over their short-lived former livery. 87026-1 has had the full BRC livery applied. Note: no yellow end! Another view of the three 87s at Crewe, pictured whilst 66723 was running round the train. A 57 prepares to back onto a Holyhead-bound Pendolino whilst 87026-1 waits at Crewe. 66723 hauls the 87s towards Crewe LNWR. By special request, because of its association with Royal Train duties, 87004-8 has been painted in Rail Blue and fitted with 87013-9 is in the standard Bulgarian Railway Company livery. 87014-7 is in the standard Bulgarian Railway Company livery. This view also shows 86401, and Colas Rail's 56311 about to haul the train into LNWR Crewe.

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]]> Tue Apr 22 2008 86259 http://paul-steane-uk.fotopic.net/c1467639.html The first railtour for the second AC Electric locomotive to be privately restored to main line service - Les Ross's 86259. The railtour was in two parts: Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street in the morning (and returning in the afternoon); plus, in between, a triangular "turning trip" via Preston and Crewe. Well done to Les's team at Tyseley for restoring 86259 to such excellent condition. The first AC Electric locomotive to be privately restored to main line service was <a href="../c1388430.html">86101</a>, back in March 2007. For photographs another railtour hauled by 86259, please see <a href="http://paul-steane-uk.fotopic.net/c1627480.html">December 2008</a>. Saturday 1 March 2008: The first railtour for the second AC Electric locomotive to be privately restored to main line service - Les Ross's 86259. The railtour was in two parts: Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street in the morning (and returning in the afternoon); plus, in between, a triangular "turning trip" via Preston and Crewe. Well done to Les's team at Tyseley for restoring 86259 to such excellent condition. The first AC Electric locomotive to be privately restored to main line service was <a href="../c1388430.html">86101</a>, back in March 2007. For photographs another railtour hauled by 86259, please see <a href="http://paul-steane-uk.fotopic.net/c1627480.html">December 2008</a>.

Arrival of the main railtour at Liverpool Lime St with 86259 at the head. Arrival of the main railtour at Liverpool Lime St with 86259 at the head. 86259 on the blocks at Liverpool Lime St. 86259 at Preston, waiting to take the train forward to Crewe. 86259 at Preston, waiting to take the train forward to Crewe. 86259 at Liverpool Lime St ready to work back to Birmingham. Les Ross in the driving seat of his loco.

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]]> Sat Mar 1 2008 St Pancras International http://paul-steane-uk.fotopic.net/c1419833.html St Pancras International opened on 14 November 2007 for Eurostar services to France and Belgium. These pictures were taken shortly before and soon after opening. Tuesday 13 November 2007: St Pancras International opened on 14 November 2007 for Eurostar services to France and Belgium. These pictures were taken shortly before and soon after opening.

The day before the official opening (1). The day before the official opening (2). St Pancras International says St Pancras International says Statue of Sir John Betjeman. The Paul Day statue Looking north, towards France and Belgium....

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]]> Tue Nov 13 2007 November 2007 http://paul-steane-uk.fotopic.net/c1403413.html Photographs of one railtour: 1. 3rd November: Pathfinder Railtours/Silverlink Trains: "Silverlink Swansong I". For full details please see the <a href="http://www.sixbellsjunction.co.uk/00s/071103pt.htm">Six Bells Junction</a> website. Thursday 1 November 2007: Photographs of one railtour: 1. 3rd November: Pathfinder Railtours/Silverlink Trains: "Silverlink Swansong I". For full details please see the <a href="http://www.sixbellsjunction.co.uk/00s/071103pt.htm">Six Bells Junction</a> website.

Silverlink Swansong I Railtour - 37417 at London Euston. Silverlink Swansong I Railtour - 37410 at London Euston. Silverlink Swansong I Railtour - running via the connection between the Main Lines and the DC Lines at Willesden depot. Silverlink Swansong I Railtour - running over the connection between the DC Lines and the Main Lines at Watford Junction. Silverlink Swansong I Railtour - 37417 at Tring. Silverlink Swansong I Railtour - running into the carriage shed at Wembley. Silverlink Swansong I Railtour - a view of 87002 stored at Wembley. Silverlink Swansong I Railtour - a view of 86213 (preserved by The AC Locomotive Group) at Wembley. Silverlink Swansong I Railtour - 37417's Silverlink Swansong I Railtour - 37417 at Barking. Silverlink Swansong I Railtour - destination indicator at Barking. Silverlink Swansong I Railtour - 37410 at Barking. Silverlink Swansong I Railtour - the signal for the depot at Bletchley (CBS = Cambridge Sidings). Silverlink Swansong I Railtour - a view of Bletchley depot, west end. Silverlink Swansong I Railtour - 08874 Silverlink Swansong I Railtour - a view of Bletchley depot, east end. Silverlink Swansong I Railtour - 08874 has hauled the railtour from the depot into the platform at Bletchley. Silverlink Swansong I Railtour - the new EMU depot at Kings Heath, north of Northampton.

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]]> Thu Nov 1 2007 October 2007 http://paul-steane-uk.fotopic.net/c1402796.html Photographs of two railtours: 1. 20th October: Pathfinder Railtours: "Atomic Harbour Master". For full details please see the <a href="http://www.sixbellsjunction.co.uk/00s/071020pt.htm">Six Bells Junction</a> website. 2. 24th October: UK Railtours: "Thames Irwell". For full details please see the <a href="http://www.sixbellsjunction.co.uk/00s/071024uk.htm">Six Bells Junction</a> website. Please <a href="../c1388430.html">click here</a> for more photos of 86101 during restoration and in main line operation. Monday 1 October 2007: Photographs of two railtours: 1. 20th October: Pathfinder Railtours: "Atomic Harbour Master". For full details please see the <a href="http://www.sixbellsjunction.co.uk/00s/071020pt.htm">Six Bells Junction</a> website. 2. 24th October: UK Railtours: "Thames Irwell". For full details please see the <a href="http://www.sixbellsjunction.co.uk/00s/071024uk.htm">Six Bells Junction</a> website. Please <a href="../c1388430.html">click here</a> for more photos of 86101 during restoration and in main line operation.

Atomic Harbour Master Railtour - 86101 at the head of the train awaiting departure from Crewe. Atomic Harbour Master Railtour - 86101 awaits signaller's instructions at Wembley Central. Atomic Harbour Master Railtour - on the Willesden Down Relief line at Wembley, waiting for the class 37s to arrive. Atomic Harbour Master Railtour - a Eurostar passes Sevington loop at speed. Atomic Harbour Master Railtour - 37602 at Folkestone Harbour. Atomic Harbour Master Railtour - the end of the line at Folkestone Harbour. Atomic Harbour Master Railtour - 37601 prepares for the assult on the incline out of Folkestone Harbour. Atomic Harbour Master Railtour - another view up the hill at Folkestone Harbour. Atomic Harbour Master Railtour - 86101 is prepared for the last leg home. Platform 16 at London Euston. Thames Irwell Railtour - 67001 leads the train around the north curve at Castleton. Thames Irwell Railtour - 67026 at Rawtenstall. Thames Irwell Railtour - Rawtenstall West signal box. Thames Irwell Railtour - 67001 at Rawtenstall. Thames Irwell Railtour - a view across the River Irwell at Rawtenstall towards the station. The line used to continue here and cross the river, the remains of the abutments can be seen. Thames Irwell Railtour - Remains of tram tracks in Rawtenstall (1). Thames Irwell Railtour - Remains of tram tracks in Rawtenstall (2). Thames Irwell Railtour - 67001 at Rawtenstall. Thames Irwell Railtour - 67026 leads the railtour around the south curve at Castleton.

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]]> Mon Oct 1 2007 86101 http://paul-steane-uk.fotopic.net/c1388430.html I have been heavily involved with the restoration of The AC Locomotive Group's 86101 to main line running order. Here are a few photographs taken along the way. For more information and photos please go to the Group's website <a href="http://www.aclocogroup.co.uk/">www.aclocogroup.co.uk</a>. 86101 is the first preserved AC Electric locomotive to gain approval for main line running, the first preserved loco to run at 110mph and the first preserved loco to run in push-pull service with a Driving Van Trailer (DVT). A contract was won for the powering of four Hull Trains weekend passenger workings between London Kings Cross and Doncaster to cover for a missing HT class 222 unit; this requires running for long periods at 110mph on the busy East Coast Mainline and also requires the loco's TDM push-pull working capability. First service train was 11th January 2008 and operation continued into April 2008. In June 2008 86101 started work for First GBRf as the standby locomotive for the Royal Mail Class 325 workings between Wembley, Warrington and Glasgow. The loco is normally based at Dallam RMT near Warrington and hauls the Class 325 sets as required. These pictures show 86101: a. during restoration work at Barrow Hill; b. undergoing initial testing and test runs from Crewe; c. on the first railtour, from Carlisle to Crewe and return; d. on a test run in advance of service running for Hull Trains; e. working for Hull Trains on Kings Cross - Doncaster service trains; f. at Carstairs during 87002's first main line test run; g. working for First GBRf on the Royal Mail trains. Please <a href="../c1402796.html">click here</a> for photos of 86101 working Pathfinder Railtours' "Atomic Harbour Master" railtour in October 2007. Sunday 9 July 2006: I have been heavily involved with the restoration of The AC Locomotive Group's 86101 to main line running order. Here are a few photographs taken along the way. For more information and photos please go to the Group's website <a href="http://www.aclocogroup.co.uk/">www.aclocogroup.co.uk</a>. 86101 is the first preserved AC Electric locomotive to gain approval for main line running, the first preserved loco to run at 110mph and the first preserved loco to run in push-pull service with a Driving Van Trailer (DVT). A contract was won for the powering of four Hull Trains weekend passenger workings between London Kings Cross and Doncaster to cover for a missing HT class 222 unit; this requires running for long periods at 110mph on the busy East Coast Mainline and also requires the loco's TDM push-pull working capability. First service train was 11th January 2008 and operation continued into April 2008. In June 2008 86101 started work for First GBRf as the standby locomotive for the Royal Mail Class 325 workings between Wembley, Warrington and Glasgow. The loco is normally based at Dallam RMT near Warrington and hauls the Class 325 sets as required. These pictures show 86101: a. during restoration work at Barrow Hill; b. undergoing initial testing and test runs from Crewe; c. on the first railtour, from Carlisle to Crewe and return; d. on a test run in advance of service running for Hull Trains; e. working for Hull Trains on Kings Cross - Doncaster service trains; f. at Carstairs during 87002's first main line test run; g. working for First GBRf on the Royal Mail trains. Please <a href="../c1402796.html">click here</a> for photos of 86101 working Pathfinder Railtours' "Atomic Harbour Master" railtour in October 2007.

86101's bodywork looks like she's just spent several years parked in a field - which she has! The pantograph gets checked over at Barrow Hill. What a difference a few months work makes! With final livery in place, nameplates and decals have been added. What does 86101 have that other 86s don't? One difference is the Weak Field Equipment case, seen here undergoing cleaning and checking at Barrow Hill. En route from Barrow Hill to LNWR for testing, 86101 has arrived at Crewe. Pan Up for the first time in the sidings at LNWR 86101 after arrival at Stafford on her first main line run in preservation An anochronism adjacent to the West Coast Main Line - this yellow disc signal, controlled from Stafford No.4 signal box, controls the exit from the Down Sidings south of Stafford station. Seen from the cab of 86101 during the run-round on her first main line run in preservation Prepared and ready to work to Carlisle, 86101 waits at LNWR Crewe. 86101 on arrival at Crewe having working her first Charter Train in preservation, the Carlisle to Crewe leg of Compass Railtour's Ynys Mon Express. Pausing in Abington loop, 86101 is working from Crewe to Doncaster via Edinburgh. On the Down Arrival Line at Eastfield, north of Peterborough, working a test train from Bounds Green. The train was diverted into the yard to examine a wheel flat on one of the Mk.3 coaches. Note the semaphore signal. On the Down Arrival Line at Eastfield signal box, north of Peterborough, working a test train from Bounds Green. The train was diverted into the yard to examine a wheel flat on one of the Mk.3 coaches. Eastfield is a small island of semaphore signalling adjacent to one of the UK's principal electrified main lines. 86101 is signalled forward onto the Down Departure Line at Eastfield, just north of Peterborough. This is one of very few places in the UK where an AC Electric train can be controlled by a semaphore signal. At Kings Cross ready to work the 09:34 Hull Trains service as far as Doncaster. DVT 82115 at the head of the 09:34 to Doncaster. A few minutes spare time at Grantham. Arrival at Doncaster alongside the class 222 working forward to Hull. Stabled in Doncaster West Yard until the evening return to Kings Cross. 86101 at Retford on 29 March 2008, working the 09:34 Hull Trains service from London Kings Cross to Doncaster. After finishing work with Hull Trains, 86101 worked back from Bounds Green to Crewe on 27 April 2008. The train is seen here awaiting a path onto the West Coast Main Line at Primrose Hill. 16 July 2008 saw 87002's first main line run in preservation. 86101 was used for insurance and also for the necessary shunt move at Carstairs. 86101 passes Winwick hauling three Class 325 sets on the 1M44 Shieldmuir RMT to Dallam RMT GBRf working on 15 August 2008.

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]]> Sun Jul 9 2006 March 2004 http://paul-steane-uk.fotopic.net/c1381087.html March 2004 Monday 1 March 2004: March 2004

First Great Eastern 4-car EMU number 315 834 has arrived at Shenfield station on 26 March 2004 as the rear half of an 8-car working from London Liverpool Street. The 'First' logo has been covered up ready for the transfer of the franchise to the National Express Group.<br><br>315 units 801 to 841 inclusive were originally built with Brush Traction propulsion equipment. As part of a reliability improvement programme these units are to be equipped with Replacement Traction Control Electronics supplied by Alstom at Preston. Despite the control electronics, which was designed by myself, being effectively identical to that successfully running for many years in Hong Kong, it was necessary to spend a lot of time and effort gaining approval for its operation in the UK. 315 834 was the first conversion and was used for the testing process during the summer of 2003, since when it has been running successfully in revenue-earning service.

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]]> Mon Mar 1 2004 May 2003 http://paul-steane-uk.fotopic.net/c1381086.html May 2003 Thursday 1 May 2003: May 2003

Manchester Metrolink tram 1005 stands at the Eccles stop on 24 May 2003. 1005 is one of only three 'Phase 1' trams that are permitted to work on the 'Phase 2' Eccles line, the others being 1010 and 1015; these have been modified to suit the larger amount of on-street running on this route compared with the Altrincham and Bury lines.<br/><br/>Like all Phase 1 vehicles, this tram contains equipment designed by me whilst working for Alstom at Manchester; later, whilst working at Preston, I was involved in the design of some of the Eccles line modifications.

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]]> Thu May 1 2003 October 2002 http://paul-steane-uk.fotopic.net/c1381085.html October 2002 Tuesday 1 October 2002: October 2002

Class 442 EMU number 2409 at Bournemouth station on a South West Trains London Waterloo to Weymouth working on 7 October 2002. The 24 class 442 units are the only InterCity-style units working on the UK dc third-rail network, and are powered by English Electric traction equipment recovered from the 1960s-built 4-REP EMUs.<br/><br/>This particular unit contains equipment designed by me whilst working for Alstom at Preston.

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Virgin Pendolino 390 010 at Manchester Piccadilly on 25 July 2002. This was the second day of public operation of these new trains, which were built by Alstom. A very limited weekday service was operated for the Commonwealth Games, which were held in Manchester between 24 July and 4 August 2002. This is the evening working from Manchester to Birmingham International. 390 010 has arrived back at Manchester Piccadilly after working empty back from Birmingham International.

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Class 365 EMU number 365 532 at Welwyn Garden City on a northbound West Anglia Great Northern service in March 1999. Built as a dual voltage train by ADtranz (now Bombardier) with propulsion equipment by ALSTOM, this is one of the dedicated AC-only fleet operated by WAGN.<br/><br/>This train contains equipment designed by me whilst working for Alstom at Manchester.

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Crewe Heritage Centre<br/>Advanced Passenger Train Crewe Heritage Centre<br/>Interior of Crewe Station 'A' signal box Crewe Heritage Centre<br/>General View Crewe Heritage Centre<br/>Advanced Passenger Train - cab equipment Crewe Heritage Centre<br/>AC Electric Loco 87035 undergoing cosmetic restoration

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08623 at Timperley Metrolink station during the track relaying works Metrolink tram 1024 in the normally-non-passenger bay at Cornbrook. The tram route towards Altrincham was closed from this date for several weeks due to track relaying works. Alstom AC Juniper train 334 002 at the recently opened terminus at Larkhall

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Edale (including Signal Box) 66220 at Grantham

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