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3rd September, 2026
Bagnall No.2 with anniversary headboard at Pitsford & Brampton
Northampton and Lamport Railway is celebrating the success of its Thirtieth Anniversary Gala over the August Bank Holiday weekend, to which it welcomed more than a thousand 1,000 visitors.
The Railway overcame what it calls “some testing challenges” to run a busy timetable over the weekend.
Four locomotives and two demonstration freight trains were in action, alongside vintage bus rides, miniature train rides, model railways, live music and food, and craft and gift stalls.
1,000 visitors attend Northamptonshire gala
Bagnall No.2 with anniversary headboard at Pitsford & Brampton
Northampton and Lamport Railway is celebrating the success of its Thirtieth Anniversary Gala over the August Bank Holiday weekend, to which it welcomed more than a thousand 1,000 visitors.
The Railway overcame what it calls “some testing challenges” to run a busy timetable over the weekend.
Four locomotives and two demonstration freight trains were in action, alongside vintage bus rides, miniature train rides, model railways, live music and food, and craft and gift stalls.
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Loco 3193 simmers on shed one morning at Pitsford & Brampton
Unfortunately, one of the Gala’s guest locomotives was unable to attend the event.
The previous weekend, ex-Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway ’27’ class 0-6-0 No. 52322 failed with boiler problems at the East Lancashire Railway.
The Northampton and Lamport Railway’s resident Hunslet Austerity 0-6-0ST No. 3193 had returned to traffic on Sunday 23 August after being out of service for repairs for a year and a half, so was able to join the roster for the event.
It shared hauling duties with Bagnall No. 2842 0-4-0ST ‘Kent Electric Power Co Ltd No.2’ and Class 31s locomotives 31289 and 31601.
The event began with an opening ceremony on Saturday 29 August, featuring speeches from local dignitaries, including Deputy Lord Lieutenant John Griff, local MP Stuart Andrew, and West Northamptonshire Council Chair Fiona Baker.
Loco no. 3193 then broke through a commemorative banner, in a recreation of the railway’s Grand Opening in 1996.
It was adorned with a commemorative headboard, as seen in the main picture.
Saturday’s weather was particularly wet, but Sunday and Monday saw better conditions.
Signalling faults and complex movements meant that the timetable slipped a little, but all locomotives ran without any problems.
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Loco 3193 at Pitsford & Brampton // Credit: Phil Lyndsey
The Railway is now preparing for its Cheese and Cider Train this Sunday (6 September) and its Hocus Pocus Halloween Train next month.
It was a shame that 52322 was unable to attend and the late timing meant we were unable to secure a suitable replacement. However, the return of 3193 was a major boost and it’s great to have it back in steam. Despite the minor setbacks, the event went off very well and it was great to see so many happy faces around the Railway.
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Log Thursday 03/09/2026
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| 01/09 | Aldergrove | BN2T | G-BJYT | Norman Apron | ||||
| 01/09 | Aldergrove | BN2T | G-BLNY | Norman Apron | ||||
| 02/09 | Le Touquet | M600 | F-HFTY | GA Apron | ||||
| 02/09 | Stansted | B764 | A9C-HMH | Echo | ||||
| 09:40 | Gloucester | 09:40 | Gloucester | EXM42 | Exam 42 | DA42 | G-SATM | Training |
| 10:22 | St Athan | 10:52 | St Athan | UAW23 | UAW 23 | G115 | G-CGKU | Training |
| 11:08 | Haverfordwest | 13:46 | Haverfordwest | N583CD | SR22 | N583CD | ||
| 12:39 | Newquay | 12:57 | Biggin Hill | GDKDK | C25M | G-DKDK | Training | |
| 12:50 | Valley | Swift | TEX2 | ZM341, ZM329 | Golf | |||
| 13:42 | Gloucester | 13:57 | Gloucester | EXM01 | Exam 01 | DA42 | G-SUEM | Training |
| STA 14:31 | Gloucester | Gloucester | EXM42 | Exam 42 | DA42 | G-SATM | Training |
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White Crane Aviation Piper PA-46-600TP M600/SLS F-HFTY on the GA Apron at Cardiff 3rd September 2026
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3rd September, 2026
Hymek D7018 arriving at Kidderminster
Next month’s Autumn Diesel Bash at the Severn Valley Railway will see the railway’s own diesel fleet taking centre stage.
The Autumn Diesel Bash is an intensive four-day gala to be held from Thursday, 1st to Sunday, 4th October, that will feature arguably the UK’s most prestigious collections of heritage diesel locomotives.
Full details released of Severn Valley autumn gala
Hymek D7018 arriving at Kidderminster
Next month’s Autumn Diesel Bash at the Severn Valley Railway will see the railway’s own diesel fleet taking centre stage.
The Autumn Diesel Bash is an intensive four-day gala to be held from Thursday, 1st to Sunday, 4th October, that will feature arguably the UK’s most prestigious collections of heritage diesel locomotives.
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Class 52 No. D1015 at Kidderminster
There will be no visiting locomotives this time, as the gala will only feature locomotives from the railway’s home fleet.
Throughout the four days, there will be an intensive operation across the full 16½-mile route between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth, with an impressive range of locomotives in service.
Visitors will be able to witness examples of classes 14, 17, 20, 33, 42, 50, and 52 in action, which includes some of the rarest surviving examples from the days of diesel-hydraulic traction on Western Region main lines.
Among the locomotives in the railway’s collection are the largest number of operational Class 50 locomotives in preservation, legendary Western Region diesel-hydraulics including Class 52 Westerns and a Class 42 Warship, and the sole surviving Class 17 Clayton.
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Double-headed Warships arriving at Bewdley
Operations will be based at the Severn Valley Railway’s multi-million-pound diesel traction maintenance depot at Kidderminster, which has the facilities to undertake major overhauls and complete locomotive rebuilds, and where locomotives are maintained to both the standards required for intensive operation on both heritage railways and mainline duties.
The Autumn Diesel Bash will provide a rare opportunity to see this collection working at scale, with locomotives allocated to passenger services throughout the event and the timetable designed to keep the railway’s diesel fleet busy throughout the four days.
Further information about the Autumn Diesel Bash, and a full 4-day timetable and details of locomotive allocations, can be found here.
Last Monday, the railway lifted the steam ban which had been in force due to the hot weather, and started a trial with West Midlands Railway to see if there is demand for a direct commuter service between Bewdley and Birmingham.
“We’re incredibly proud of our diesel fleet, and this year’s Autumn Diesel Bash gives us the perfect opportunity to let it shine. Our diesel locomotives are maintained and operated by an incredibly dedicated team of staff and volunteers. They are a vital part of keeping the railway running, as we’ve seen during the recent extended period of hot, dry weather when diesel traction has stepped in to operate all our passenger services. I’m especially looking forward to being part of the event from the cab. I’ve been a volunteer diesel driver at the SVR for many years, so it’s a real privilege to be able to combine my role as chief executive with something I’ve always loved doing, driving these magnificent locomotives. We have an extraordinary collection at the Severn Valley Railway, and we’re very excited about giving it the platform it deserves.”
Gus Dunster, Chief Executive Officer, Severn Valley Railway
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Boards Thursday 03/09/2026
Cardiff Airport Scheduled Arrivals
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| 00:20 | 00:23 | TOM6313 | Tomjet 3AG | Pafos Intl | 
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| 01:25 | 01:25 | TOM6397 | Tomjet 9DM | Larnaca |
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| 02:10 | 02:32 | TOM561 | Tomjet 561 | Dalaman |
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| 08:35 | 08:18 | FR4950 | Ryanair 618X | Malaga | 
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| 09:15 | 09:08 | KL1087 | KLM 69Y | Amsterdam | 
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| 10:15 | 12:33 | WS092 | Westjet 92 | Toronto | 
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| 11:30 | 11:28 | EI3620 | Emerald City 2CB | Belfast City | 
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| 12:40 | 12:30 | TOM6429 | Tomjet 1YH | Faro |
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| 12:55 | 13:20 | TOM6493 | Tomjet 8VE | Palma Mallorca |
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| 14:20 | 14:40 | TOM6412 | Tomjet 8BG | Bourgas |
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| 15:25 | 15:29 | TOM6423 | Tomjet 4DY | Lanzarote |
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| 16:30 | 16:17 | FR5543 | Ryanair 331Z | Alicante | 
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| 16:45 | 16:58 | KL1091 | KLM 47T | Amsterdam |
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| 21:05 | TOM6421 | Tomjet 7VY | Dubrovnik |
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| 22:25 | FR634 | Ryanair 82ZE | Dublin |
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| 23:00 | TOM6489 | Tomjet 5PH | Las Palmas |
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| 06:00 | 06:31 | TOM6412 | Tomjet 79W | Bourgas |
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| 06:40 | 06:47 | TOM6428 | Tomjet 4DE | Faro |
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| 06:55 | 07:05 | TOM6422 | Tomjet 80L | Lanzarote |
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| 07:15 | 07:32 | TOM6492 | Tomjet 11V | Palma Mallorca |
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| 09:00 | 09:04 | FR4951 | Ryanair 9RL | Malaga |
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| 09:45 | 09:45 | KL1088 | KLM 70Y | Amsterdam |
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| 11:35 | 15:16 | WS093 | Westjet 93 | Toronto |
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| 12:00 | 12:06 | EI3621 | Emerald City 21C | Belfast City |
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| 14:05 | 14:55 | TOM6488 | Tomjet 7XM | Las Palmas |
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| 14:10 | 14:25 | TOM6420 | Tomjet 2CV | Dubrovnik |
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| 16:00 | 16:21 | TOM694 | Tomjet 694 | Antalya |
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| 16:55 | 17:05 | FR5544 | Ryanair 59CM | Alicante |
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| 17:15 | 17:37 | KL1092 | KLM 44K | Amsterdam |
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| 17:20 | 17:29 | TOM6484 | Tomjet 4BC | Heraklion |
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| 22:50 | FR635 | Ryanair 1C | Dublin |
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USAF/7thBW B-1B Lancer 86-0124/DY c/s "Mytee 14" OTT of SWAG HQ 30th August 2018
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Preston Station 3rd September 2026
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Scot Rail in Preston Station
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North Eastern Railway/NER Elcetric autocar 1370 awaiting departure at Grosmont on the 3rd of August 2026
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3rd September, 2026
Train being attacked by a pirate ship at Munday’s Hill.
The Leighton Buzzard Railway in Bedfordshire found itself besieged during the August Bank Holiday weekend, when it was attacked by Pirates, but they were repelled by large numbers of visitors, who fought the pirates off with water pistols.
The Pirate Attack was the latest event at the railway, with volunteers and visitors joining in the spirit of the occasion by dressing in full costume.
The attack took place at Munday’s Hill, where full trains took guests to confront a Pirate Ship, which was lying in wait.
Pirates attack Bedfordshire narrow-gauge railway
Train being attacked by a pirate ship at Munday’s Hill.
The Leighton Buzzard Railway in Bedfordshire found itself besieged during the August Bank Holiday weekend, when it was attacked by Pirates, but they were repelled by large numbers of visitors, who fought the pirates off with water pistols.
The Pirate Attack was the latest event at the railway, with volunteers and visitors joining in the spirit of the occasion by dressing in full costume.
The attack took place at Munday’s Hill, where full trains took guests to confront a Pirate Ship, which was lying in wait.
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Water pistols attacking the Leighton Buzzard Railway
All those who took part agreed it was great fun, and the railway is already making plans in case pirates attack the railway again next year.
Plans are now being made for Halloween activities on Saturday, 31st October, which will take place at both Page’s Park and Stonehenge.
The railway ends its regular running season on the following day, Sunday, 1st November, when Saturday’s events will continue with more scaring, a bit more sugar, and definitely some last spooky fun.
Visitors will be able to get into the thrill of Halloween when they arrive at Pages Park, where volunteers in horrifying costumes will welcome them to the station, which will be adorned with creepy and spooky decorations.
Visitors are encouraged to immerse themselves in the occasion by also dressing up, and the railway has assured everybody that witches, wizards, ghouls, and ghosties will find themselves at home.
The Pirate attack was in great contrast to a Dinosaur Day in July, when Tyrannosaurus Rex and some smaller dinosaurs entertained a large crowd of excited families at Stonehenge Works Station.
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Flagging a train on the Leighton Buzzard Railway in 2024
The Leighton Buzzard Railway has recently moved into the 21st century by replacing flagmen with flashing colour light signals to stop traffic where its trains cross main roads.
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Cleo here! Teeheehee!
Yu Shu Lien played by Michelle Yeoh
Yu Shu Lien played by Michelle Yeoh
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4 September 2026
TrawsCymru T8
From Sunday 6 September Transport for Wales passengers travelling on TrawsCymru T8 route connecting Corwen, Ruthin, Mold and Chester will benefit from later evening journeys, new Sunday service and a simplified fares structure.
Designed to provide greater travel opportunities for local communities, improve access to employment, education and leisure destinations, and make travelling on the T8 easier and more convenient.
Deputy Minister for Transport, Mark Hooper said: "These improvements to the TrawsCymru T8 service will make a real difference to communities in Corwen, Ruthin, Mold and Chester. Reliable, affordable public transport is essential to helping people access jobs, education and everyday services without the cost of running a car.
“Investing in bus services like this is a key part of our commitment to supporting people with the cost of living while building a more connected, sustainable transport network across Wales."
Mark Jacobs, Senior Planning and Development Manager for TrawsCymru said, “We're delighted to be enhancing the T8 service, creating more opportunities for people to travel throughout the week.
"The introduction of Sunday services, extended evening journeys and simplified fares will make it easier for customers to access work, education, leisure activities and essential services, while providing a more consistent experience across the wider TrawsCymru network.”
Transport for Wales continues to review services across the TrawsCymru network to ensure they meet customer needs and provide dependable public transport across Wales.
Customers are encouraged to check the updated timetable before travelling using the TrawsCymru website, or mobile app.
Updated timetables can be found on the TrawsCymru website: https://traws.cymru/en
The T8 TrawsCymru fare is now fully in-line with the wider TrawsCymru network, giving passengers a consistent and transparent pricing structure.
Previously, the fare were under Denbighshire County Council control.
TrawsCymru T8 introduces enhanced timetable and simplified fares
From Sunday 6 September Transport for Wales passengers travelling on TrawsCymru T8 route connecting Corwen, Ruthin, Mold and Chester will benefit from later evening journeys, new Sunday service and a simplified fares structure.
Designed to provide greater travel opportunities for local communities, improve access to employment, education and leisure destinations, and make travelling on the T8 easier and more convenient.
Deputy Minister for Transport, Mark Hooper said: "These improvements to the TrawsCymru T8 service will make a real difference to communities in Corwen, Ruthin, Mold and Chester. Reliable, affordable public transport is essential to helping people access jobs, education and everyday services without the cost of running a car.
“Investing in bus services like this is a key part of our commitment to supporting people with the cost of living while building a more connected, sustainable transport network across Wales."
Mark Jacobs, Senior Planning and Development Manager for TrawsCymru said, “We're delighted to be enhancing the T8 service, creating more opportunities for people to travel throughout the week.
"The introduction of Sunday services, extended evening journeys and simplified fares will make it easier for customers to access work, education, leisure activities and essential services, while providing a more consistent experience across the wider TrawsCymru network.”
Transport for Wales continues to review services across the TrawsCymru network to ensure they meet customer needs and provide dependable public transport across Wales.
Customers are encouraged to check the updated timetable before travelling using the TrawsCymru website, or mobile app.
Updated timetables can be found on the TrawsCymru website: https://traws.cymru/en
The T8 TrawsCymru fare is now fully in-line with the wider TrawsCymru network, giving passengers a consistent and transparent pricing structure.
Previously, the fare were under Denbighshire County Council control.
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4th September, 2026
Damage to the front of the train
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has issued a safety digest following its investigation into an incident in which a passenger train collided with rail handling trolleys in north London.
The collision happened near Queens Park station, a few miles from London Easton on 9th May this year.
A passenger train, travelling at 77 mph, struck two manually-propelled rail handling trolleys, fortunately, without any reported injuries.
Safety Digest issued following collision in north London
Damage to the front of the train
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has issued a safety digest following its investigation into an incident in which a passenger train collided with rail handling trolleys in north London.
The collision happened near Queens Park station, a few miles from London Easton on 9th May this year.
A passenger train, travelling at 77 mph, struck two manually-propelled rail handling trolleys, fortunately, without any reported injuries.
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Remains of one of the rail handling trolleys after the collision
The trolleys had been used during overnight engineering works to transport sections of rail, but had inadvertently been left on the Up Fast line, which carries trains travelling towards London, after the work was completed.
The train was not derailed but sustained minor damage and was unable to continue in service.
Staff who had been using the trolleys did not realise they had been left on the track before the line was reopened to trains, and the train that struck the trolley was the first to use the line after it reopened.
During the night of the incident, Network Rail was undertaking inspection and repair work with two maintenance teams at multiple locations on the line.
A controller of site safety (COSS) had been assigned to each team, who was responsible to the team for establishing and briefing a safe system.
All lines at the collision site had been blocked under a possession.
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Location of the two rail handling trolleys
As a result of their investigation, the RAB has issued the following important safety messages:
- Controllers of site safety must ensure the location of on-track equipment such as trolleys is clearly communicated and recorded.
- Before a line is declared open for service, controllers of site safety must check that all equipment has been removed from the track, particularly when there has been a transfer of responsibility.
- Vehicle management forms must be used as part of the line clear verification process when Network Rail staff and contractors have been working in axle counter areas.
- A planned safe system of work must be implemented through using safe work packs, which must include copies of all relevant forms that will be needed by controllers of site safety.
- Network Rail staff and contractors who have responsibility for trolleys used on track must ensure they are fitted with lighting to improve their conspicuity during darkness, and that the lighting is operational.
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Log Friday 04/09/2026
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| 01/09 | Aldergrove | BN2T | G-BJYT | Norman Apron | ||||
| 01/09 | Aldergrove | BN2T | G-BLNY | Norman Apron | ||||
| 02/09 | Le Touquet | M600 | F-HFTY | GA Apron | ||||
| 02/09 | Stansted | B764 | A9C-HMH | Echo | ||||
| 03/09 | Valley | TEX2 | ZM341 | Golf | ||||
| STA 09:18 | Gloucester | Gloucester | EXM42 | Exam 42 | DA42 | G-SADU | Training | |
| STA 18:33 | Hawarden | AWC681 | Zap 681 | A320 | G-POWK |
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Ex 111Sqn Phantom FG.1 XV582/M "Black Mike" at the South Wales Aviation Museum, St Athan 29th August 2026
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1Z06 Oxford to Bedford St Johns – Top & Tailed Class 20s – Green liveried D8096 & D8107 ‘Jocelyn Fielding 1940-2020’ leading with Railfreight liveried 20118 ‘Saltburn by the Sea’ & 20132 on the rear hauling four coaches passing 1Z05 Oxford to Forders Sidings – 800013 at Claydon Loop.
1Z05 departed the loop just over one minute after 1Z06 passed.
Both services continued to and reversed at Milton Keynes Central then reversed again at Bletchley (Low Level) to access the Marston Vale Line.
1Z05 departed the loop just over one minute after 1Z06 passed.
Both services continued to and reversed at Milton Keynes Central then reversed again at Bletchley (Low Level) to access the Marston Vale Line.
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Having accessed the Marston Vale line firstly 1Z06 Oxford to Bedford St Johns followed shortly after by 1Z05 Oxford to Forders Sidings seen passing through Ridgmont station.
Both trains then returned to Bletchley to travel onto London Euston via WCML
Both trains then returned to Bletchley to travel onto London Euston via WCML
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Having returned to Bletchley both trains joined the WCML – the Class 20s as 1Z07 Bedford St Johns to London Euston (Platform 13) took the Up Slow followed by 800013 as 1Z08 Forders Sidings to London Euston (Platform 12) travelled under electric power on the Up Fast.
Seen at Old Linslade. From London Euston both trains travelled to London Paddington via Acton Wells, West Ealing Loop and Ealing Broadway.
From Paddington the 800 then returned to North Pole Depot and the 20s returned to Crewe via Oxford, EastWest link to the WCML
From Bletchley both trains accessed the WCML. The Class 20s as 1Z07 Bedford St Johns to London Euston (Platform 12) taking the Up Slow line with 800013 as 1Z09 Forders Sidings to London Euston (Platform 13) under electric traction on the Up Fast.
Seen passing Old Linslade. From London Euston both trains travelled to London Paddington via Acton Wells and West Ealing Loop.
The 800 then returned to North Pole Depot and the Class 20s returned to Crewe via GWML, East West link and WCML
Seen at Old Linslade. From London Euston both trains travelled to London Paddington via Acton Wells, West Ealing Loop and Ealing Broadway.
From Paddington the 800 then returned to North Pole Depot and the 20s returned to Crewe via Oxford, EastWest link to the WCML
From Bletchley both trains accessed the WCML. The Class 20s as 1Z07 Bedford St Johns to London Euston (Platform 12) taking the Up Slow line with 800013 as 1Z09 Forders Sidings to London Euston (Platform 13) under electric traction on the Up Fast.
Seen passing Old Linslade. From London Euston both trains travelled to London Paddington via Acton Wells and West Ealing Loop.
The 800 then returned to North Pole Depot and the Class 20s returned to Crewe via GWML, East West link and WCML
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