June 2008
1st June 2008

The Red Lady near Winchfield. Bittern going home. DRS Stone Blower move and a sunny Pangbourne. Stapleford to West Eaing HOBC bits move. A 5 minute visit to Westbury. Two at Ruscombe. A mixed pair at Milley Bridge. A 60, a 59 and 2 66/5s in the Sonning Cutting. Saturday Blue Worm. A pair of shadowy 37's. All the Greens, loco, stock and suroundings! Rebecca & Demelza. A few from The Mid Hants, some more in my steam gallery.
Kinlet Hall returns. Red Army tug on stones. A Piggie Move to Wolverton. 2 Cornish girls getting wet in Surrey. Thumper 1001 on a seaside jolly. Twyford for Cement & Stone.

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1st Jun 08: 6233 Duchess of Sutherland storms along the Down Main line away from Winchfield.  Heading to Exeter from Waterloo the 'Cathedrals Express'  will be diverted via Castle Cary from Yeovil.  G
1st Jun 08: 6233 Duchess of Sutherland storms along the Down Main line away from Winchfield. Heading to Exeter from Waterloo the 'Cathedrals Express' will be diverted via Castle Cary from Yeovil. G
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2nd Jun 08: 450118 nears Fox Hills Tunnel working the 12.28 Farnham to Waterloo
2nd Jun 08: 450118 nears Fox Hills Tunnel working the 12.28 Farnham to Waterloo
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2nd Jun 08: 450119 tails the 12.53 Waterloo to Alton at Fox Hills.  450071 approaches.
2nd Jun 08: 450119 tails the 12.53 Waterloo to Alton at Fox Hills. 450071 approaches.
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2nd Jun 08:  After her successful tour from Exeter 60019 'Bittern' heads home to the Mid Hants.  Seen here working away from Fox Hills Tunnel
2nd Jun 08: After her successful tour from Exeter 60019 'Bittern' heads home to the Mid Hants. Seen here working away from Fox Hills Tunnel
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4th Jun 08:  FGW Turbo 165110 nears Midgham on a Reading to Newbury service
4th Jun 08: FGW Turbo 165110 nears Midgham on a Reading to Newbury service
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4th Jun 08: 59005 passes Frouds Lane. Woolhampton
4th Jun 08: 59005 passes Frouds Lane. Woolhampton
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4th Jun 08: Probably working from Fairwater Yard in Taunton 669522 at Frouds Lane
4th Jun 08: Probably working from Fairwater Yard in Taunton 669522 at Frouds Lane
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4th Jun 08: DRS 66417 hauling Stone Blower DR80202. 6Z37 10.00 Exeter to Dereham passes Frouds Lane
4th Jun 08: DRS 66417 hauling Stone Blower DR80202. 6Z37 10.00 Exeter to Dereham passes Frouds Lane
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4th Jun 08:  The Wentloog to Southampton in the hands of 66542 nears Pangbourne
4th Jun 08: The Wentloog to Southampton in the hands of 66542 nears Pangbourne
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4th Jun 08: 43187
4th Jun 08: 43187
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4th Jun 08:  60079 'Foinavon' working the afternoon Eastleigh to Hinksey Departmental.  There were 2 Sea Cows on the rear
4th Jun 08: 60079 'Foinavon' working the afternoon Eastleigh to Hinksey Departmental. There were 2 Sea Cows on the rear
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4th Jun 08:  Who is Hammy ?
4th Jun 08: Who is Hammy ?
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4th Jun 08:  4M36 Southampton to Birch Coppice with 66085 on the point passes through Pangbourne
4th Jun 08: 4M36 Southampton to Birch Coppice with 66085 on the point passes through Pangbourne
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6th Jun 08:  66624 is tasked with the day's move of HOBC bits from Stapleford to the Plasser works at West Ealing.  Running rather late 6Z28 is captured trudging through Shottesbrooke
6th Jun 08: 66624 is tasked with the day's move of HOBC bits from Stapleford to the Plasser works at West Ealing. Running rather late 6Z28 is captured trudging through Shottesbrooke
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7th Jun 08: 59205 rests at Westbury
7th Jun 08: 59205 rests at Westbury
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7th Jun 08: 158745
7th Jun 08: 158745
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7th Jun 08:  158776 terminates in Platform 2.  The building on the right was the original Station Buffet
7th Jun 08: 158776 terminates in Platform 2. The building on the right was the original Station Buffet
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9th Jun 08:
9th Jun 08: "The Bridge Garden" The Reading side of the bridge over the GWML, Southbury Lane, Ruscombe. The brickwork is being seriously damaged by this growth.
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9th Jun 08:  With barriers in the consist it is probably carrying explosives! 6M96 MoD service from Didcot to Wembley and 66039.  The train originates from Kineton and will go to Shoeburyness,
9th Jun 08: With barriers in the consist it is probably carrying explosives! 6M96 MoD service from Didcot to Wembley and 66039. The train originates from Kineton and will go to Shoeburyness,
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9th Jun 08: Unusually running on a Monday 66510 brings 6V94, cement from Earles to Theale, through Ruscombe
9th Jun 08: Unusually running on a Monday 66510 brings 6V94, cement from Earles to Theale, through Ruscombe
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11th Jun 08: 60056 adds some extra load for 66094 as it passes Milley Bridge with 6M20 from Whatley Quary to St Pancras
11th Jun 08: 60056 adds some extra load for 66094 as it passes Milley Bridge with 6M20 from Whatley Quary to St Pancras
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11th Jun 08:  With driver Steve Rogers in command 59104 and 7A17 at Milley Bridge
11th Jun 08: With driver Steve Rogers in command 59104 and 7A17 at Milley Bridge
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13th Jun 08:  Nearing journey's end powered by 66612 'Forth Raider' the Earles to Theale cement runs through the Sonning Cutting.  Much cursing as it is normally routed down the relief line.
13th Jun 08: Nearing journey's end powered by 66612 'Forth Raider' the Earles to Theale cement runs through the Sonning Cutting. Much cursing as it is normally routed down the relief line.
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13th Jun 08: 6M20 and 60056 from Whatley to St Pancras on the Relief at Duffield Rd
13th Jun 08: 6M20 and 60056 from Whatley to St Pancras on the Relief at Duffield Rd
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13th Jun 08:  Returning to Stapleford (Nottingham) 66624 works 6Z28 through the Sonning Cutting
13th Jun 08: Returning to Stapleford (Nottingham) 66624 works 6Z28 through the Sonning Cutting
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13th Jun 08:  59202 is tasked with the Acton to Merehead stone empties pictured here from he Duffield Road bridge in the Sonning Cutting
13th Jun 08: 59202 is tasked with the Acton to Merehead stone empties pictured here from he Duffield Road bridge in the Sonning Cutting
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14th Jun 08: The 05.30,4V14 Empty car carriers from Dollands Moor to South Marston led by 66177 passes Breadcroft Lane in Maidenhead
14th Jun 08: The 05.30,4V14 Empty car carriers from Dollands Moor to South Marston led by 66177 passes Breadcroft Lane in Maidenhead
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14th Jun 08: Adelante 180108 passing the site of Waltham Sidings in Maidenhead
14th Jun 08: Adelante 180108 passing the site of Waltham Sidings in Maidenhead
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15th Jun 08:  43079 at Ruscombe having just crossed onto the relief as the main lines were closed to all traffic
15th Jun 08: 43079 at Ruscombe having just crossed onto the relief as the main lines were closed to all traffic
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15th Jun 08:  59205 with 66058 at the tail head west through Ruscombe
15th Jun 08: 59205 with 66058 at the tail head west through Ruscombe
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15th Jun 08:   66058 tails 59205 on an engineers empty ballast working
15th Jun 08: 66058 tails 59205 on an engineers empty ballast working
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15th Jun 08:  37401+37417 head 5Z67 ECS from Margam to OOC.  Having started 1 hour early it was by now 25 minutes late and the shadows were covering the Up Relief through Ruscombe unfortunately.
15th Jun 08: 37401+37417 head 5Z67 ECS from Margam to OOC. Having started 1 hour early it was by now 25 minutes late and the shadows were covering the Up Relief through Ruscombe unfortunately.
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16th Jun 08:  With 5 Autoballasters in tow 66050 heads 6Y42 departmental from Hoo Junction to Eastleigh away from Winchfield. The new signal gantry does nothing for the view.
16th Jun 08: With 5 Autoballasters in tow 66050 heads 6Y42 departmental from Hoo Junction to Eastleigh away from Winchfield. The new signal gantry does nothing for the view.
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16th Jun 08:  My target for the visit was to capture 66601 'The Hope Valley' on 6M42 loaded sand from Wool to Neasden.  After a bright and sunny day the clouds rolled up as I arrived at the bridge.  Such is life!
16th Jun 08: My target for the visit was to capture 66601 'The Hope Valley' on 6M42 loaded sand from Wool to Neasden. After a bright and sunny day the clouds rolled up as I arrived at the bridge. Such is life!
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20th Jun 08: 47749 'Demelza' leads on the 09.40 Old Oak Common to Reading (6Z48) stock move. Seen here at Shottesbrooke
20th Jun 08: 47749 'Demelza' leads on the 09.40 Old Oak Common to Reading (6Z48) stock move. Seen here at Shottesbrooke
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20th Jun 08:  47727 'Rebecca' brings up the rear.
20th Jun 08: 47727 'Rebecca' brings up the rear.
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22nd Jun: Ivat tank 41312 climbs through Bishops Sutton with the 12.52 from Arlesford
22nd Jun: Ivat tank 41312 climbs through Bishops Sutton with the 12.52 from Arlesford
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22nd Jun 08: 34007 'Wadebridge' drops down the 1 in 80 at Bishops Sutton
22nd Jun 08: 34007 'Wadebridge' drops down the 1 in 80 at Bishops Sutton
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22nd Jun 08: Standard 5 73096 gets away from Arlesford at 14.22 heading for Alton
22nd Jun 08: Standard 5 73096 gets away from Arlesford at 14.22 heading for Alton
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23rd Jun 08:  Working home to Tysley after the Cranmore 150 Gala 4936 'Kinlet Hall' leaves Woolhampton and passes Frouds Lane
23rd Jun 08: Working home to Tysley after the Cranmore 150 Gala 4936 'Kinlet Hall' leaves Woolhampton and passes Frouds Lane
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23rd Jun 08: 66539 hammers through Pangbourne with 4M58 to Ditton from Southampton
23rd Jun 08: 66539 hammers through Pangbourne with 4M58 to Ditton from Southampton
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25th Jun 08:  With the Ex RMC rust buckets from Hothfield on the front 59102 brings 6V18 from Hither Green to Whatley through Shottesbrooke
25th Jun 08: With the Ex RMC rust buckets from Hothfield on the front 59102 brings 6V18 from Hither Green to Whatley through Shottesbrooke
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25th Jun 08:  Newly re-branded 60040 'Territorial Army Centenary' works the 12.40 Appleford to West Drayton PGAs east through Shottesbrooke.
25th Jun 08: Newly re-branded 60040 'Territorial Army Centenary' works the 12.40 Appleford to West Drayton PGAs east through Shottesbrooke.
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26th Jun 08: Without  SWT branding above the windows 458021 leads 023 on a Reading to Waterloo service through Egham
26th Jun 08: Without SWT branding above the windows 458021 leads 023 on a Reading to Waterloo service through Egham
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26th Jun 08:  66547 hauls Wessex Units 2402 & 2410 through Egham. 5Z80 was running from Eastleigh to Wolverton
26th Jun 08: 66547 hauls Wessex Units 2402 & 2410 through Egham. 5Z80 was running from Eastleigh to Wolverton
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27th Jun 08: Damelza leads Rebecca through Pirbright during a seriously dull and damp spell.   6Z47 the 10.05 from West Ealing to Eastleigh.
27th Jun 08: Damelza leads Rebecca through Pirbright during a seriously dull and damp spell. 6Z47 the 10.05 from West Ealing to Eastleigh.
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28th Jun 08: Hastings 'Thumper' 1001 on a GBRf staff day out from Hastings to Bournemouth passes Cox's Lock in Addlestone.
28th Jun 08: Hastings 'Thumper' 1001 on a GBRf staff day out from Hastings to Bournemouth passes Cox's Lock in Addlestone.
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28th Jun 08: 1001 has just crossed over the Wey Navigation and is nearing Addlestone Junction. 1 minute earlier and a few seconds later it was in full sun!
28th Jun 08: 1001 has just crossed over the Wey Navigation and is nearing Addlestone Junction. 1 minute earlier and a few seconds later it was in full sun!
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30th Jun 08: 66560 works the Theale to Earles empty cement tanks through Twyford
30th Jun 08: 66560 works the Theale to Earles empty cement tanks through Twyford
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30th Jun 08: With the usual mix of Ex National Power & RMC stock 66094 brings 6M20, 10.37 Whatley to St Pancras up the Relief .
30th Jun 08: With the usual mix of Ex National Power & RMC stock 66094 brings 6M20, 10.37 Whatley to St Pancras up the Relief .
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