2. Trains

Thames Valley and points West

Although the Thames Valley was fairly near to me geographically,the thought of driving the nightmare combination of A12,M25,and M3 there and back meant my visits were few.
At the time too ,the majority of trains were 47 hauled so the gallery won't be of interest to everyone,although I have to say I quite liked them.
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  • So ,starting with a few " Points West " and not a 47 in sight ,here's 33114 Barford St.Martin 18th August 1991 14.51hrs. 12.40 Waterloo-Exeter

    So ,starting with a few " Points West " and not a 47 in sight ,here's 33114 Barford St.Martin 18th August 1991 14.51hrs. 12.40 Waterloo-Exeter

  • Change of route on my homeward journey via Southampton ,33102 was seen at Redbridge Jc. 18th August 1991 16.15hrs. with the diverted 14.40 Waterloo-Exeter

    Change of route on my homeward journey via Southampton ,33102 was seen at Redbridge Jc. 18th August 1991 16.15hrs. with the diverted 14.40 Waterloo-Exeter

  • A week later I returned to the line. 33116 ,ex works,heads through Oborne 25th August 1991 09.47hrs.08.15 Basingstoke-Exeter

    A week later I returned to the line. 33116 ,ex works,heads through Oborne 25th August 1991 09.47hrs.08.15 Basingstoke-Exeter

  • 50046 Milborne Wick 25th August 1991 10.52hrs.09.28 Exeter-Waterloo

    50046 Milborne Wick 25th August 1991 10.52hrs.09.28 Exeter-Waterloo

  • 50030 E.Crewkerne 25th August 1991 13.40hrs.10.55 Waterloo-Exeter

    50030 E.Crewkerne 25th August 1991 13.40hrs.10.55 Waterloo-Exeter

  • 50030 on the way back. Wilmington 25th August 1991 16.25hrs.15.48 Exeter-Waterloo

    50030 on the way back. Wilmington 25th August 1991 16.25hrs.15.48 Exeter-Waterloo

  • 33102 Wilmington 25th August 1991 16.12hrs. 12.55 Waterlo-Exeter

    33102 Wilmington 25th August 1991 16.12hrs. 12.55 Waterlo-Exeter

  • 47714 Wilmington 25th August 1991 14.59hrs.14.28 Exeter-Waterloo

    47714 Wilmington 25th August 1991 14.59hrs.14.28 Exeter-Waterloo

  • 47710 " London Evening Standard's etc.etc.etc " Milborne Wick 26th August 1991 11.28hrs. 09.15 Waterloo-Exeter

    47710 " London Evening Standard's etc.etc.etc " Milborne Wick 26th August 1991 11.28hrs. 09.15 Waterloo-Exeter

  • 47709 Buckhorn Weston 26th August 1991 11.50hrs.10.20 Exeter-Waterloo. <br /> Just 15 months earlier ,the same loco in a much less gaudy livery had been photographed nearing Drumochter Summit on the HML hauling " The Clansman " Euston-Inverness job.

    47709 Buckhorn Weston 26th August 1991 11.50hrs.10.20 Exeter-Waterloo.
    Just 15 months earlier ,the same loco in a much less gaudy livery had been photographed nearing Drumochter Summit on the HML hauling " The Clansman " Euston-Inverness job.

  • 47712 " The Peoples' Princess " .West Hatch 26th August 1991 13.03hrs. 11.15 Waterloo-Exeter. Two lads who were on the bridge with me had been discussing which of two Cl50's was the most likely to be on this working. Hearing it starting out from the station just over a mile away , I suggested instead of a 50 it might be " something red !". The look on their faces had to be seen to be believed when it hove into view.<br /> " O Master of all things.Lead us and we will gladly follow !".

    47712 " The Peoples' Princess " .West Hatch 26th August 1991 13.03hrs. 11.15 Waterloo-Exeter. Two lads who were on the bridge with me had been discussing which of two Cl50's was the most likely to be on this working. Hearing it starting out from the station just over a mile away , I suggested instead of a 50 it might be " something red !". The look on their faces had to be seen to be believed when it hove into view.
    " O Master of all things.Lead us and we will gladly follow !".

  • 47714 Barford St.Martin 26th August 1991 15.00hrs.13.15 Waterloo-Exeter.<br /> The embankment was crawling with red ants but while the train was photographed I was safe up my ladder. Once down though some nippy footwork was required to exit quickly and safely.

    47714 Barford St.Martin 26th August 1991 15.00hrs.13.15 Waterloo-Exeter.
    The embankment was crawling with red ants but while the train was photographed I was safe up my ladder. Once down though some nippy footwork was required to exit quickly and safely.

  • 50017 Buckhorn Weston 4th August 1991 11.12hrs. 08.40 Waterloo-Exeter.

    50017 Buckhorn Weston 4th August 1991 11.12hrs. 08.40 Waterloo-Exeter.

  • My next three trips west that year were to Pangbourne on the GWR main line and really in the Thames Valley this time. As opposed to the Waterloo line there was a good mix of freight and passenger workings ,which despite the majority being worked by Cl47's was much more interesting.<br /> 47362 31st August 1991 14.48hrs. 4M60 13.10 Southampton MCT-Lawley St.FLT

    My next three trips west that year were to Pangbourne on the GWR main line and really in the Thames Valley this time. As opposed to the Waterloo line there was a good mix of freight and passenger workings ,which despite the majority being worked by Cl47's was much more interesting.
    47362 31st August 1991 14.48hrs. 4M60 13.10 Southampton MCT-Lawley St.FLT

  • 47380 " Immingham" puts on the power, Pangbourne. 31st August 1991 15.00hrs 6E69 Langley-Humber Oil Refinery empties.

    47380 " Immingham" puts on the power, Pangbourne. 31st August 1991 15.00hrs 6E69 Langley-Humber Oil Refinery empties.

  • it's " Her " again 47712 Pangbourne 31st August 1991 15.20hrs.15.00 Oxford-Paddington

    it's " Her " again 47712 Pangbourne 31st August 1991 15.20hrs.15.00 Oxford-Paddington

  • 37372 Pangbourne 31st August 1991 15.51hrs. SCN working. Coal originating in S.Wales would travel initially to Didcot TC and then on to its final destination at one of the Coal Concentration Depots in London or the Home Countes.

    37372 Pangbourne 31st August 1991 15.51hrs. SCN working. Coal originating in S.Wales would travel initially to Didcot TC and then on to its final destination at one of the Coal Concentration Depots in London or the Home Countes.

  • 47446 Pangbourne 7th September 1991 13.19hrs.13.00 Oxford-Paddington

    47446 Pangbourne 7th September 1991 13.19hrs.13.00 Oxford-Paddington

  • 59104 Pangbourne 7th September 1991 13.58hrs. Westbound stone empties.

    59104 Pangbourne 7th September 1991 13.58hrs. Westbound stone empties.

  • 47547 Pangbourne 7th September 1991 14.27hrs.14.00 Oxford-Paddington

    47547 Pangbourne 7th September 1991 14.27hrs.14.00 Oxford-Paddington

  • 47212 Pangbourne 7th September 1991 14.28hrs.6E69 Langley OT-Humber OR empties.

    47212 Pangbourne 7th September 1991 14.28hrs.6E69 Langley OT-Humber OR empties.

  • 47053 Pangbourne 7th September 1991 14.54hrs.4M60 13.10 Southampton MCT-Lawley St.FLT

    47053 Pangbourne 7th September 1991 14.54hrs.4M60 13.10 Southampton MCT-Lawley St.FLT

  • 47051 Pangbourne 7th September 1991 15.19hrs.4O90 12.20 Lawley St FLT-Southampton MCT

    47051 Pangbourne 7th September 1991 15.19hrs.4O90 12.20 Lawley St FLT-Southampton MCT

  • 60063 Pangbourne 7th September 1991 15.47hrs.6V13 13.18 LPG Furzebrook-Hallen Marsh

    60063 Pangbourne 7th September 1991 15.47hrs.6V13 13.18 LPG Furzebrook-Hallen Marsh

  • 50030 Oborne 8th September 1991 09.48hrs.08.15 Basingstoke-Exeter

    50030 Oborne 8th September 1991 09.48hrs.08.15 Basingstoke-Exeter

  • 47851 Pangbourne 19th October 1991 12.44hrs.11.06 Birmingham NS-Paddington

    47851 Pangbourne 19th October 1991 12.44hrs.11.06 Birmingham NS-Paddington

  • 47587 " Ruskin College Oxford " Pangbourne 19th October 1991 13.07hrs.12.20 Paddington-Oxford

    47587 " Ruskin College Oxford " Pangbourne 19th October 1991 13.07hrs.12.20 Paddington-Oxford

  • 47430 Pangbourne 19th October 1991 13.19hrs.13.00 Oxford-Paddington

    47430 Pangbourne 19th October 1991 13.19hrs.13.00 Oxford-Paddington

  • 59001 Langley 22nd January 1992 11.07hrs.6O31 09.10 Merehead Quarry-Angerstein Wharf

    59001 Langley 22nd January 1992 11.07hrs.6O31 09.10 Merehead Quarry-Angerstein Wharf

  • 37705 Langley 22nd January 1992 11.37hrs.6L31 09.56 Micheldever Oil Sdgs.-Ripple Lane West SS. High speed 47 rushes by on the Down Main.

    37705 Langley 22nd January 1992 11.37hrs.6L31 09.56 Micheldever Oil Sdgs.-Ripple Lane West SS. High speed 47 rushes by on the Down Main.

  • 47052 Langley 22nd January 1992 12.15hrs.6V16 10.37 Willesden Brent Sdgs-Morris Cowley

    47052 Langley 22nd January 1992 12.15hrs.6V16 10.37 Willesden Brent Sdgs-Morris Cowley

  • 37371+37668 Langley 22nd January 1992 12.23hrs. Waterston OR-Langley or Colnbrook

    37371+37668 Langley 22nd January 1992 12.23hrs. Waterston OR-Langley or Colnbrook

  • "Come friendly bombs and fall on Slough" ...first line of a poem by John Betjeman. I rather like the Retro style factories.<br /> 59002 Dolphin Jc.Slough 22nd January 1992 13.17hrs. 7V75 10.12 Crawley Foster Yeoman-Merehead Quarry.

    "Come friendly bombs and fall on Slough" ...first line of a poem by John Betjeman. I rather like the Retro style factories.
    59002 Dolphin Jc.Slough 22nd January 1992 13.17hrs. 7V75 10.12 Crawley Foster Yeoman-Merehead Quarry.

  • 60039 Hayes 4th April 1992 6Z50 10.00 Langley OT-Lindsey OR

    60039 Hayes 4th April 1992 6Z50 10.00 Langley OT-Lindsey OR

  • 47279 Pangbourne 16th May 1992 14.53hrs.4M60 13.10 Southampton MCT-Lawley St.FLT

    47279 Pangbourne 16th May 1992 14.53hrs.4M60 13.10 Southampton MCT-Lawley St.FLT

  • 47836 Culham 28th July 1992 18.17hrs.13.05 Newcastle-upon-Tyne- Paddington ! No ,I couldn't believe it either.

    47836 Culham 28th July 1992 18.17hrs.13.05 Newcastle-upon-Tyne- Paddington ! No ,I couldn't believe it either.

  • In March 1993 I broke a bone in my foot but offered to go into work and do sorting rather than my round. They obviously didn't think much to my sorting and I was told only to come back when I was able to get on my bike.<br /> So , in those days you could drive onto the bridge at S.Moreton, and hop from one side to the other as trains came.<br /> The location may not have been that special but there certainly was a great variety in what could be seen there.<br /> 47217 19th March 1993 13.12hrs.6V16 10.37 Willesden Brent Sdgs-Morris Cowley.

    In March 1993 I broke a bone in my foot but offered to go into work and do sorting rather than my round. They obviously didn't think much to my sorting and I was told only to come back when I was able to get on my bike.
    So , in those days you could drive onto the bridge at S.Moreton, and hop from one side to the other as trains came.
    The location may not have been that special but there certainly was a great variety in what could be seen there.
    47217 19th March 1993 13.12hrs.6V16 10.37 Willesden Brent Sdgs-Morris Cowley.

  • 47288 S.Moreton 19th March 1993 13.42hrs.6M14 09.26 Cardiff Tidal sdgs-Willesden Brent Sdgs.

    47288 S.Moreton 19th March 1993 13.42hrs.6M14 09.26 Cardiff Tidal sdgs-Willesden Brent Sdgs.

  • 60053 S.Moreton 19th March 1993 13.45hrs.6V53 04.20 Humber OR-Langley OT

    60053 S.Moreton 19th March 1993 13.45hrs.6V53 04.20 Humber OR-Langley OT

  • 37298 S.Moreton 19th March 1993 13.50hrs. 7X08 12.50 Didcot TC-Ruislip LUL Depot

    37298 S.Moreton 19th March 1993 13.50hrs. 7X08 12.50 Didcot TC-Ruislip LUL Depot

  • When you are signing a freight contract with BP ,the last thing you want is a loco with a Shell name and badge on the side.<br /> 37421 ,named " Star of the East " for one day only hauls the BP dignitaries round on their celebratory tour.<br /> March 19th 1993 14.35hrs.S.Moreton.

    When you are signing a freight contract with BP ,the last thing you want is a loco with a Shell name and badge on the side.
    37421 ,named " Star of the East " for one day only hauls the BP dignitaries round on their celebratory tour.
    March 19th 1993 14.35hrs.S.Moreton.

  • 47210 S.Moreton 19th March 1993 14.57hrs.4S59 12.32 Southampton MCT-Coatbridge FLT

    47210 S.Moreton 19th March 1993 14.57hrs.4S59 12.32 Southampton MCT-Coatbridge FLT

  • 37116 S.Moreton 19th March 1993 15.18hrs. 7X09 16.15 West Ruislip LUL Depot-Didcot TC.Another 4 London Underground coaches on their way for refurbishment.

    37116 S.Moreton 19th March 1993 15.18hrs. 7X09 16.15 West Ruislip LUL Depot-Didcot TC.Another 4 London Underground coaches on their way for refurbishment.

  • 37898 S.Moreton 19th March 1993 15.48hrs.Didcot-West Drayton SCN service

    37898 S.Moreton 19th March 1993 15.48hrs.Didcot-West Drayton SCN service

  • 47845 S.Moreton 19th March 1993 16.37hrs.14.30 Brighton-M/C Piccadilly

    47845 S.Moreton 19th March 1993 16.37hrs.14.30 Brighton-M/C Piccadilly

  • 37893 W.Didcot 25th March 1993 12.28hrs.6V25 08.40 Grain-Margam

    37893 W.Didcot 25th March 1993 12.28hrs.6V25 08.40 Grain-Margam

  • Set up nicely for this working along the slow line when 50 yards up the track it switched to the fast !<br /> 47146 E.Didcot 25th March 1993 13.28hrs.6M14 09.26 Cardiff Tidal-Willesden Brent Sdgs.

    Set up nicely for this working along the slow line when 50 yards up the track it switched to the fast !
    47146 E.Didcot 25th March 1993 13.28hrs.6M14 09.26 Cardiff Tidal-Willesden Brent Sdgs.

  • 37074 S.Moreton 25th March 1993 13.47hrs. Westbound ballast.

    37074 S.Moreton 25th March 1993 13.47hrs. Westbound ballast.

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