Great Central Railway in January
3rd January 2009

My first trip out to the GCR this year. Full dull AGAIN.

The colour/processing on these shots may look a bit different. I'm using new software for the first time and although some look fine I may revisit this collection and re-process them once I master the software. Some of these shots have already been done 2 or 3 times already.

Thanks to Mike again for transport.

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On arrival 70048 had just begun its move away from the shed area. 78019 was also being prepared. A Standard day then!
On arrival 70048 had just begun its move away from the shed area. 78019 was also being prepared. A Standard day then!
2009-01-03 09:26:03
 70048 takes water at the column.
70048 takes water at the column.
2009-01-03 09:36:03
 Frost was everywhere with temperatures well below freezing. The fire was alight to avoid the water column bag from freezing up.
Frost was everywhere with temperatures well below freezing. The fire was alight to avoid the water column bag from freezing up.
2009-01-03 09:38:22
 Cliff Perry was pulling the chain big time
Cliff Perry was pulling the chain big time
2009-01-03 09:39:29
70048 moves away and crosses the footpath at the north end of Loughborough station
70048 moves away and crosses the footpath at the north end of Loughborough station
2009-01-03 09:42:53
 A study of 70048 The Territorial Army 1908 - 2008
A study of 70048 The Territorial Army 1908 - 2008
2009-01-03 09:44:55
 First train away was the DMU while 70048 stands in the loop at the station
First train away was the DMU while 70048 stands in the loop at the station
2009-01-03 09:51:56
 70048 during the run around
70048 during the run around
2009-01-03 09:56:08
What a sight. 70048 departs from Loughborough with the first steam train of the day.... and I swap lenses quickly for my next shot..
What a sight. 70048 departs from Loughborough with the first steam train of the day.... and I swap lenses quickly for my next shot..
2009-01-03 10:16:53
 70048 The Territorial Army 1908 - 1958 gets under way with the 10.15am from Loughborough
70048 The Territorial Army 1908 - 1958 gets under way with the 10.15am from Loughborough
2009-01-03 10:17:41
 70048 The Territorial Army 1908 - 1958 gets under way with the 10.15am from Loughborough
70048 The Territorial Army 1908 - 1958 gets under way with the 10.15am from Loughborough
2009-01-03 10:17:42
 Back at the station and 78019 was found shunting the Robinson O4 63601
Back at the station and 78019 was found shunting the Robinson O4 63601
2009-01-03 10:33:11
Now come on Simon.... What on earth was wrong? You can't see the carriages here - take my word there were some!
Now come on Simon.... What on earth was wrong? You can't see the carriages here - take my word there were some!
2009-01-03 11:20:42
 Cromwell erm TA brings the 11am towards Woodthorpe bridge
Cromwell erm TA brings the 11am towards Woodthorpe bridge
2009-01-03 11:22:49
 A drive to Kinchley Lane was called for and a spot of lunch courtesy of Mike's wife - Thanks.... D5401 and D123 pass through light engine. I was convinced 78019 had been failed and one diesel was to be the train engine while the other was to rescue the steam loco. WRONG! it was a Diesel Dalex. WRONG AGAIN!!!... With thanks to Driver John Pepper who dropped me a note this move was a test run for the Class 27 as it hadn't run for 15 months. The Peak was there - just in case!
A drive to Kinchley Lane was called for and a spot of lunch courtesy of Mike's wife - Thanks.... D5401 and D123 pass through light engine. I was convinced 78019 had been failed and one diesel was to be the train engine while the other was to rescue the steam loco. WRONG! it was a Diesel Dalex. WRONG AGAIN!!!... With thanks to Driver John Pepper who dropped me a note this move was a test run for the Class 27 as it hadn't run for 15 months. The Peak was there - just in case!
2009-01-03 12:08:19
 The classic location at kinchley lane with 70048 hauling the 12.15 to Leicester
The classic location at kinchley lane with 70048 hauling the 12.15 to Leicester
2009-01-03 12:28:35
Back at Quorn the two diesels were caught passing the box.
Back at Quorn the two diesels were caught passing the box.
2009-01-03 13:05:16
 78019 departs Quorn and prepares to lay down another smoke screen...
78019 departs Quorn and prepares to lay down another smoke screen...
2009-01-03 13:25:27
 78019 passes with steam leaking from somewhere...
78019 passes with steam leaking from somewhere...
2009-01-03 13:26:43
 The diesels pass through Quorn again
The diesels pass through Quorn again
2009-01-03 13:37:59
Typical! 70048 shut off just before it reached my location for its approach to Quorn with the 2.15
Typical! 70048 shut off just before it reached my location for its approach to Quorn with the 2.15
2009-01-03 14:19:59
 Simon gives us a cheery wave from the footplate of 78019...
Simon gives us a cheery wave from the footplate of 78019...
2009-01-03 14:41:06
 A welcome fire was roaring in the NAAFI. Recomended on a cold winters day. If you can't read the writing then I must explain it was written with a blurred piece of chalk. Work that one out?
A welcome fire was roaring in the NAAFI. Recomended on a cold winters day. If you can't read the writing then I must explain it was written with a blurred piece of chalk. Work that one out?
2009-01-03 14:52:51
 Final shot was Cromwell returning from Leicester seen at the A6 bridge.
Final shot was Cromwell returning from Leicester seen at the A6 bridge.
2009-01-03 15:28:17
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