GCR Wartime Weekend - The Trains
13th June 2009

A thoroughly enjoyable day out at the Great Central railway in the company of Mike Snow. Thanks for driving me around again....
Interesting 'NEW' building at Loughborough. Don't lean against it though or you may knock it over...
It was also a good opportunity to use both my cameras. The D50 now sports the Nikkor 70 - 200 while I use the D700 coupled to the 24 - 70 Nikkor. Hence the reason for duplicates of many passes. I'm assessing the reaction to both styles so if you have any 'constructive' comments please let me know.

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30777 Sir Lamiel is prepared at the shed
30777 Sir Lamiel is prepared at the shed
2009-06-13 08:44:41
 Robinson O4 no 63601 and Stanier 8F no 48305 receive attention before the days work.
Robinson O4 no 63601 and Stanier 8F no 48305 receive attention before the days work.
2009-06-13 08:47:13
 48305
48305
2009-06-13 08:47:55
 63601
63601
2009-06-13 08:48:11
30777 Sir Lamiel
30777 Sir Lamiel
2009-06-13 08:58:32
 The N2 no 69523 (1744) looks resplendant in its new livery. Just the number to be applied.
The N2 no 69523 (1744) looks resplendant in its new livery. Just the number to be applied.
2009-06-13 08:59:19
 69523
69523
2009-06-13 09:30:45
 N2 no 69523 (1744) has had the gold lettering applied on this side only so far.
N2 no 69523 (1744) has had the gold lettering applied on this side only so far.
2009-06-13 09:32:31
N2 no 69523 (1744) has had the gold lettering applied.
N2 no 69523 (1744) has had the gold lettering applied.
2009-06-13 09:33:46
 2-6-4 Fairburn tank loco no 42085 stands cold in the works
2-6-4 Fairburn tank loco no 42085 stands cold in the works
2009-06-13 09:34:15
 I found a copy of an old photo in the works that appeared to have been used in the livery scheme planning.
I found a copy of an old photo in the works that appeared to have been used in the livery scheme planning.
2009-06-13 09:35:23
 With the paintwork still to be worked on today Alan Pakes didn't want to open the door of the works in case aphids stuck to the green paintwork.
With the paintwork still to be worked on today Alan Pakes didn't want to open the door of the works in case aphids stuck to the green paintwork.
2009-06-13 09:38:01
69523
69523
2009-06-13 09:39:41
 The wheels of 34046 Boscastle have recently been away for turning and reprofiling. Work continues on 73156 and 46521.
The wheels of 34046 Boscastle have recently been away for turning and reprofiling. Work continues on 73156 and 46521.
2009-06-13 09:43:49
 45305 awaits the return of its boiler from Tyseley.
45305 awaits the return of its boiler from Tyseley.
2009-06-13 09:44:46
 Get used to this scene. D6535 waits at Loughborough to commence its propelling service. Note the new building...
Get used to this scene. D6535 waits at Loughborough to commence its propelling service. Note the new building...
2009-06-13 09:49:05
The 'new' waiting room looks good doesn't it?
The 'new' waiting room looks good doesn't it?
2009-06-13 09:49:37
 The 4-BIG waits at Loughborough
The 4-BIG waits at Loughborough
2009-06-13 09:50:36
 The 4-BIG waits at Loughborough. Note the somewhat temporary nature of the fencing and the half-roofed hut on the left. All film props. The GCR advertising hoarding has been uprooted and lies on the ground.
The 4-BIG waits at Loughborough. Note the somewhat temporary nature of the fencing and the half-roofed hut on the left. All film props. The GCR advertising hoarding has been uprooted and lies on the ground.
2009-06-13 09:51:15
 30777 Sir lamiel departs loughborough with the 10.00am to Leicester
30777 Sir lamiel departs loughborough with the 10.00am to Leicester
2009-06-13 10:00:00
30777 Sir lamiel departs loughborough with the 10.00am to Leicester
30777 Sir lamiel departs loughborough with the 10.00am to Leicester
2009-06-13 10:01:54
 The 4-BIG unit heads away from Loughborough with the 10.20am ....
The 4-BIG unit heads away from Loughborough with the 10.20am ....
2009-06-13 10:21:56
 ... propelled by D6535
... propelled by D6535
2009-06-13 10:22:04
 48305 brings the 10.00am from leicester towards loughborough
48305 brings the 10.00am from leicester towards loughborough
2009-06-13 10:28:00
48305 with the 11.30am from leicester
48305 with the 11.30am from leicester
2009-06-13 10:29:20
 The 4-BIG unit en route towards Quorn
The 4-BIG unit en route towards Quorn
2009-06-13 11:12:51
 30777 heads towards Quorn with the 11.30am
30777 heads towards Quorn with the 11.30am
2009-06-13 11:34:00
 30777 heads towards Quorn with the 11.30am
30777 heads towards Quorn with the 11.30am
2009-06-13 11:35:58
D6535 departs Quorn with the 11.27 from Rothley Brook
D6535 departs Quorn with the 11.27 from Rothley Brook
2009-06-13 11:45:00
 D6535 departs Quorn with the 11.27 from Rothley Brook
D6535 departs Quorn with the 11.27 from Rothley Brook
2009-06-13 11:45:21
2009-06-13 11:58:29
 48305 with the 11.30am from Leicester
48305 with the 11.30am from Leicester
2009-06-13 11:59:00

2009-06-13 11:59:43
 Robinson O4 no 63601 gets away from Quorn on its first run of the day - the 12.55pm from Loughborough.
Robinson O4 no 63601 gets away from Quorn on its first run of the day - the 12.55pm from Loughborough.
2009-06-13 13:08:24
 30777 Sir Lamiel stands at Quorn with the 1.15pm dining train
30777 Sir Lamiel stands at Quorn with the 1.15pm dining train
2009-06-13 13:23:00
 30777 Sir Lamiel departs Quorn with the 1.15pm dining train
30777 Sir Lamiel departs Quorn with the 1.15pm dining train
2009-06-13 13:24:57
48305 heads north from Quorn with the 1pm from Leicester...
48305 heads north from Quorn with the 1pm from Leicester...
2009-06-13 13:34:34
 ... and provides a nice going away shot over Mike Snow's head
... and provides a nice going away shot over Mike Snow's head
2009-06-13 13:34:42
 Richard Todd takes it easy on the footplate. Yet again its a tender first shot
Richard Todd takes it easy on the footplate. Yet again its a tender first shot
2009-06-13 14:31:37
 48305 passes one of the new signals on the approach to Rothley
48305 passes one of the new signals on the approach to Rothley
2009-06-13 14:35:18
A GOTCHA award goes to young Jamie Steele
A GOTCHA award goes to young Jamie Steele
2009-06-13 14:39:35
 D6535 departs Rothley
D6535 departs Rothley
2009-06-13 14:57:47
 Derek Winter was caught painting the signalpost at Rothley
Derek Winter was caught painting the signalpost at Rothley
2009-06-13 15:01:34
 48305 departs Rothley with the 3pm from Leicester
48305 departs Rothley with the 3pm from Leicester
2009-06-13 15:15:00
48305 approaches Swithland with the 3pm from Leicester
48305 approaches Swithland with the 3pm from Leicester
2009-06-13 15:15:11
 At Swithland 63601 approaches with the 3pm from Loughborough
At Swithland 63601 approaches with the 3pm from Loughborough
2009-06-13 15:17:00
 63601 trundles through Swithland with the 3pm from loughborough
63601 trundles through Swithland with the 3pm from loughborough
2009-06-13 15:17:18
 30777 with the 3.45pm to Leicester
30777 with the 3.45pm to Leicester
2009-06-13 15:48:00
30777 with the 3.45pm to Leicester
30777 with the 3.45pm to Leicester
2009-06-13 15:50:04
 D6535 arrives at Quorn with the 3.42pm from Rothley Brook
D6535 arrives at Quorn with the 3.42pm from Rothley Brook
2009-06-13 15:59:10
 A close up of D6535
A close up of D6535
2009-06-13 16:00:26
 D6535 departs Rothley
D6535 departs Rothley
2009-06-13 16:03:08
63601. Can you guess where this is? Advertising boards and fencing has been erected here to hide the demolition site at Loughborough for filming purposes.
63601. Can you guess where this is? Advertising boards and fencing has been erected here to hide the demolition site at Loughborough for filming purposes.
2009-06-13 16:39:59
 Standard 2 no 78019 has received a cleaning at the shed
Standard 2 no 78019 has received a cleaning at the shed
2009-06-13 16:49:45
 Alan Pakes applies yet another coat of lacquer onto 69523
Alan Pakes applies yet another coat of lacquer onto 69523
2009-06-13 16:52:33
 63601 passes Woodthorpe with the 5.15 from Loughborough
63601 passes Woodthorpe with the 5.15 from Loughborough
2009-06-13 17:16:00
63601 passes Woodthorpe with the 5.15 from Loughborough
63601 passes Woodthorpe with the 5.15 from Loughborough
2009-06-13 17:17:34
 Stanier 8F no 48305 brings the 5.15pm from leicester towards Woodthorpe Bridge
Stanier 8F no 48305 brings the 5.15pm from leicester towards Woodthorpe Bridge
2009-06-13 17:44:00
 Stanier 8F no 48305 brings the 5.15pm from leicester towards Woodthorpe Bridge
Stanier 8F no 48305 brings the 5.15pm from leicester towards Woodthorpe Bridge
2009-06-13 17:45:45
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