IT'S A TRAIN THING! 2009 by Matthew Hall http://itsatrainthing.fotopic.net/ 22 rows en-gb 60 Class 185's in the Snow http://itsatrainthing.fotopic.net/c1652616.html A small collection of seasonal images taken during the snowfalls of early 2009. Thursday 12 February 2009: A small collection of seasonal images taken during the snowfalls of early 2009.

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]]> Thu Feb 12 2009 Deltic 55009 'Alycidon' 1981-1983 http://itsatrainthing.fotopic.net/c1490625.html A look at 55009 in it's transition years from BR service to railtour celebrity to preserved loco. Thursday 10 April 2008: A look at 55009 in it's transition years from BR service to railtour celebrity to preserved loco.

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]]> Thu Apr 10 2008 Warship D821 'Greyhound' http://itsatrainthing.fotopic.net/c1472588.html Diesel preservation pioneer D821 is featured on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Severn Valley Railway and the East Lancashire Railway during the 1980's and '90's. Monday 10 March 2008: Diesel preservation pioneer D821 is featured on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Severn Valley Railway and the East Lancashire Railway during the 1980's and '90's.

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]]> Mon Mar 10 2008 Black 5's on the Mainline http://itsatrainthing.fotopic.net/c1455293.html 5000, 5305 and 5407 feature on mainline tours of the early 1980's. Friday 8 February 2008: 5000, 5305 and 5407 feature on mainline tours of the early 1980's.

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]]> Fri Feb 8 2008 Class 31 - Part 2 http://itsatrainthing.fotopic.net/c1439284.html Class 31 - Part 2 Thursday 10 January 2008: Class 31 - Part 2

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]]> Thu Jan 10 2008 Another look at Deltic 55022 'Royal Scots Grey' http://itsatrainthing.fotopic.net/c1422015.html Now that 55022 has been successfully returned to the main line here is a timely reminder as to why this fine locomotive is so popular. Monday 10 December 2007: Now that 55022 has been successfully returned to the main line here is a timely reminder as to why this fine locomotive is so popular.

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]]> Mon Dec 10 2007 Class 47 - Part 4 http://itsatrainthing.fotopic.net/c1406643.html Class 47 - Part 4 Monday 12 November 2007: Class 47 - Part 4

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]]> Mon Nov 12 2007 Virgin HST's http://itsatrainthing.fotopic.net/c1389982.html As Virgin prepares to hand the Cross Country franchise over to Arriva after nearly 11 years we take a look back to the days when HST's operated the services including an image of the very first Virgin XC service! Tuesday 16 October 2007: As Virgin prepares to hand the Cross Country franchise over to Arriva after nearly 11 years we take a look back to the days when HST's operated the services including an image of the very first Virgin XC service!

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]]> Tue Oct 16 2007 Heritage DMU Miscellany http://itsatrainthing.fotopic.net/c1322361.html A further selection of early D.M.U.s from a time when they were commonplace. Monday 9 July 2007: A further selection of early D.M.U.s from a time when they were commonplace.

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]]> Mon Jul 9 2007 Nene Valley Railway - 25 Years Ago http://itsatrainthing.fotopic.net/c1313709.html Visits to the NVR in the early 1980's see two B.R. operated railtours; 55007 'Pinza' working the 'Deltic Anglian' and 40013 on the 'Whistler 1'. Also we see Deltic 55022 (9000 as it was known at the time) 'Royal Scots Grey' and 73050 'City Of Peterborough' which were both resident on the line. Makes an interesting comparison with the recent collection of the Nene Valley Railway in 2007! Wednesday 27 June 2007: Visits to the NVR in the early 1980's see two B.R. operated railtours; 55007 'Pinza' working the 'Deltic Anglian' and 40013 on the 'Whistler 1'. Also we see Deltic 55022 (9000 as it was known at the time) 'Royal Scots Grey' and 73050 'City Of Peterborough' which were both resident on the line. Makes an interesting comparison with the recent collection of the Nene Valley Railway in 2007!

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]]> Wed Jun 27 2007 Class 40 Part 3 http://itsatrainthing.fotopic.net/c1286591.html Class 40 Part 3 Thursday 24 May 2007: Class 40 Part 3

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]]> Thu May 24 2007 Nene Valley Railway - May 2007 http://itsatrainthing.fotopic.net/c1278765.html A visit to the Nene Valley Railway, near Peterborough, provides something for everyone. Look out for 'NVR in the '80's' coming soon... Sunday 13 May 2007: A visit to the Nene Valley Railway, near Peterborough, provides something for everyone. Look out for 'NVR in the '80's' coming soon...

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]]> Sun May 13 2007 Class 37 - Part 3 http://itsatrainthing.fotopic.net/c1267451.html Continuing our look at 37's we now move on to the 37/4's and inevitably to North Wales... Sunday 29 April 2007: Continuing our look at 37's we now move on to the 37/4's and inevitably to North Wales...

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]]> Sun Apr 29 2007 Class 50 - Part 4 http://itsatrainthing.fotopic.net/c1236660.html Class 50 - Part 4 Wednesday 21 March 2007: Class 50 - Part 4

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]]> Wed Mar 21 2007 25 Years Ago: The KWVR http://itsatrainthing.fotopic.net/c1187558.html A visit to the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway with a lineside pass during the enthusiasts weekend of 27 and 28 March 1982 Thursday 18 January 2007: A visit to the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway with a lineside pass during the enthusiasts weekend of 27 and 28 March 1982

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]]> Thu Jan 18 2007 Class 86 http://itsatrainthing.fotopic.net/c1179401.html Class 86 Monday 8 January 2007: Class 86

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]]> Mon Jan 8 2007 Class 25 http://itsatrainthing.fotopic.net/c1164975.html A selection of images of the humble class 25 in service with British Rail and in preservation. Wednesday 20 December 2006: A selection of images of the humble class 25 in service with British Rail and in preservation.

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]]> Wed Dec 20 2006 Class 60 - Part 2 http://itsatrainthing.fotopic.net/c1142635.html Class 60 - Part 2 Tuesday 21 November 2006: Class 60 - Part 2

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]]> Tue Nov 21 2006 Virgin Trains Record Breaker http://itsatrainthing.fotopic.net/c1095593.html On 22 September 2006, Virgin Trains ran Pendolino 390 047 non-stop from Glasgow Central to London Euston in a record time of 3 Hours 55 Minutes. The train carried a full load of passengers with all money going to the 'Heaven's Angels' charity, after which the Pendolino was named before departing Glasgow. The 1Z90 12.37 Glasgow - Euston was the first non stop run since 1947 and the first ever southbound sub 4 hour run. Wednesday 27 September 2006: On 22 September 2006, Virgin Trains ran Pendolino 390 047 non-stop from Glasgow Central to London Euston in a record time of 3 Hours 55 Minutes. The train carried a full load of passengers with all money going to the 'Heaven's Angels' charity, after which the Pendolino was named before departing Glasgow. The 1Z90 12.37 Glasgow - Euston was the first non stop run since 1947 and the first ever southbound sub 4 hour run.

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]]> Wed Sep 27 2006 Transpennine Class 185 Moves North http://itsatrainthing.fotopic.net/c1071115.html During August 2006 First's Class 185 started passenger operations on the northern pennine routes and some Scarborough turns. This is a small selection of images taken on 29 August 2006. Saturday 2 September 2006: During August 2006 First's Class 185 started passenger operations on the northern pennine routes and some Scarborough turns. This is a small selection of images taken on 29 August 2006.

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]]> Sat Sep 2 2006 Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway http://itsatrainthing.fotopic.net/c1041534.html A visit to the delightful CCLR on a scorching 22 July 2006. In service on the day were 'Sutton Belle' and the Railcar both part of the Sutton Minature Railway collection based at Cleethorpes. The photographs 'travel' in order down the line from Kingsway Station to Lakeside Station. Thursday 3 August 2006: A visit to the delightful CCLR on a scorching 22 July 2006. In service on the day were 'Sutton Belle' and the Railcar both part of the Sutton Minature Railway collection based at Cleethorpes. The photographs 'travel' in order down the line from Kingsway Station to Lakeside Station.

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]]> Thu Aug 3 2006 A First Look at the Transpennine Class 185 http://itsatrainthing.fotopic.net/c1034370.html A First Look at the Transpennine Class 185 Thursday 27 July 2006: A First Look at the Transpennine Class 185

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