Modern Traction Images by Andy Gibbs
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Welcome to my Modern Traction gallery. Images are nearly all digital and taken in the last 2 or 3 years. I won't be stopping uploading my images from the 1970's and 1980's so please check out the link to the 70s and 80's gallery to see them. Links are on the lefthand side of this screen.
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66721 pauses at York with a coal train. A class 91 approaches with a northbound express. Photo taken 28/9/09.
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    66139 heads south at Colton Jct with 6J71 the 1022 Tees Dock to Aldwark train of empty bogie bolsters. Photo taken 26/9/09.
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    Colton Junction - York
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    20090928_66139_1000x669.jpg   66139 heads south at Colton Jct with 6J71 the 1022 Tees Dock to Aldwark train of empty bogie bolsters. Photo taken 26/9/09.  Colton Junction - York  (2)
    43206_43295_260809.jpg   1E12 the 0755 Inverness to Kings Cross ' The Highland Chieftan' powers south at Colton Junction. Power cars 43206 leads and 43295 brings up the rear. Photo taken 26/8/09.  Colton Junction - York  (2)
    KPA_09_021.jpg   The former Motorail terminal building at Olympia. 7/7/09.  Kensington Olympia  (2)
    220005221135Alnmouth.jpg   221135 leads 220005 at Alnmouth on the 1405 Edinburgh to Plymouth. Photo taken 8/9/06  Northumberland Rails  (1)
    66082_260609_1000x669.jpg   66082 passes the radio base station at Cotehill Bridge, Aisgill. Photo taken 26/6/09.  Lakes and Fells  (1)
    153358_158792_260609_1000x669.jpg   153358 leads 158792 on 2H89: 1151 Carlisle to Leeds an Shotlock tunnel. The weather was typical S & C very changeable. Brilliant sunshine at this moment but gusty winds rocked me off balance hence the focus is not great. Phot taken 26/6/09.  Lakes and Fells  (1)
    66528_260609_1000x669.jpg   Working hard upgrade to Cotegill bridge, Aisgill, 66528 heads 6M31 Hunstanton to Ratcliffe coal train. Photo taken 26/6/09.  Lakes and Fells  (1)
    43303_43207_250609_1000x617.jpg   Heading south at Colton Junction is 1V50 the 0608 Edinburgh to Plymouth. Power cars 43303 and 43207. Photo taken 25/6/09.  Colton Junction - York  (1)
    66025_260609_1000x669.jpg   Travelling at about 60mph 66025 makes light work of 4S70 the 0945 Milford to Falkirk coal empties. the train is seen here at Garsdale station. Photo taken 26/6/09.  Lakes and Fells  (1)
    10 313102_KPA_070709.jpg   313012 on a Stratford to Clapham Jct working. 7/7/09.  Kensington Olympia  (1)
    Most Recent Collections
    14th Sep 2009Northumberland Rails (15 images)
    Two very nice Holidays in recent years in Northumberland have produced the following railway photographs. The first up are from 2006. The 2009 are currently in the new photos collection and will be transfered here later. I can recommend Breamish Valley cottages and Doxford Cottages as places to stay.
    6th Jul 2009Midland Forester (22 images)
    The first long distance railtour for quite a while saw 1001 off to Nottingham. Due to engineering works the trip around London from the south was very circuitous. From Kensington Olympia the route was via Willesden Jct high level, Gospel Oak, Camden Road, Dalston Jct, Temple Mills East Jct, Tottenham South Jct, South Tottenham East Jct, Junction Rd Jct, Carlton Jct and on to the Midland mainline.
    25th May 2009Eastleigh Works Centenary (46 images)
    A selection of photos...and not just of the exhibits...at the Eastleigh Works open day Saturday 23rd May 2009.
    About a quarter loaded, last updated 28/5/09....some photos awaiting captions.
    31st Jan 2009New photographs
    Before being shunted off to the appropriate gallery new photos will be exhibited here for about a month.
    13th Jan 2009The Ealing Broadway to Wandsworth Rd Ghost Train (15 images)
    As you may know I have a keen interest in the former Brighton to the Midlands cross country services via my website www.1s76.com
    Due to the withdrawal of the train service this has left three bits of passenger railway with no passenger service over them. Factory Jct to Latchmere Jct, Willesden WL Jct to Acton Wells Jct and Acton Wells Jct to Acton Mainline. Because no formal closure notices have been posted ( and I Believe they would not be passed if they were ) a 'Parliamentary train needs to run to keep the line open. In classic DfT style this is a Tuesdays only 'bus' between Ealing Broadway and Wandsworth Road via Kensington Olympia. Departure from Ealing Broadway is 0945, Olympia 1025 with arrival at Wandsworth Road at 1055. The return is at 1315 calling at Olympia 1345 and arriving at Ealing Broadway 1425.
    This was my trip on that service on the 13th January 2009.
    There is now a Monday to Friday train between Kensington Olympia and Wandsworth Rd in the mornings with an afternoon return some pictures of the morning service are included. Updated 3/8/09.
    11th Dec 2008A day at St Leonards West Marina (29 images)
    A great day out from work meeting John, Andy and Henry the three legged dog! at St Leonards Depot and me with my DSLR what were they thinking!!!!!

    29th Oct 2008Thames Valley Trips (10 images)
    A day off from work saw me have an early start from Brighton and head off to the Thames valley. a few hours at Pangbourne and Tilehurst caught a variety of trains.
    24th Sep 2008Wensleydale Railway Diesel Gala (18 images)
    The 1st Diesel Gala Day on the Wensleydale Railway nearly didn't happen at all, but some last minute efforts saved the day and even the weather performed well.
    1st Jul 2008Kensington Olympia (53 images)
    One of the few places in the capital with a variety of motive power, operators and stock, all within easy reach of Central London...and a frequent train service too.
    Just added are a set of photos of the station and surroundings which will be used as part of a n scale model of the station I hope to start building this year. Last update 11/8/09.
    1st Jul 2008Brighton Breezy in the Noughties (75 images)
    Even today I still take railway photographs in and around my home town of Brighton. The variety has long gone but the railway industry is nothing if not colourful. With thirty years in the rail industry things have changed just a bit..... For some historic photos from the Brighton area just go to the Brighton Breezy collection in the 1970-1980's gallery.
    Latest photos include several of the Pullman Car Works being demolished and a recent railtour to Brighton.
    Latest photos added 20/9/09.
    1st Jul 2008Wessex Electrics (12 images)
    With the transfer of 17 Wessex Electric units to the Southern Railway for Gatwick Express work they will now be working in pastures new. This is a collection of photos of the trains on test and being delivered. Latest photo added 2/7/09.
    1st Jul 2008Barnetby 30th June 2008 (33 images)
    Apart from a couple of hours back in the 1990's I haven't been to Barnetby for probably 20 years. Class 56's, 37's 47's and 31's galore! For photos from this bygone era go to the Eastern Escapades collection in the 1970's and 80's collection.
    Things have changed a bit since then, seem to be even more trains but a lot less variety! Anyway here are some images from a few hours in the Lincolnshire sunshine...well the sun eventually popped out. Arrived 1022 departed 1454 a nice day out from Brighton, every train spot on time except my last one from St Pancras to Brighton which was 15 mins late due to being held at Metropolitan Jct to allow a queue of late running Southeastern services past.
    7th Jun 2008Lakes and Fells (21 images)
    2008's holiday was to the Lake District with a lovely cottage / barn conversion just a 100 yards from the WCML. How did I manage that! Unfortunately the photo oppertunities were not good as the line was shrouded in trees. However I did manage to get a few usable shots. Further photos from a short break in the Lake District in June 2009.
    Latest photos added 20/9/09.
    28th Feb 2008A day at Stewarts Lane Depot (19 images)
    Me with my reputation in a railway depot, and a DSLR what were they thinking.....with apologies once again to the Fast Show!
    23rd Nov 2007Hope Valley November 2007 (16 images)
    A week in the Derbyshire Peak district and a days escape from the wife and S.I.L. saw me whizzing over to the Hope Valley line. Photos taken at Hope, Edale and Cowburn Tunnel. I eventually found Tunstead Quarry...you'd think a big hole in the ground would be easy to find...still took me until well into the afternoon. More photos to add.
    15th Sep 2007A day at Selhurst Depot (16 images)
    A visit to Selhurst Depot from work with my DSLR.....what were they thinking.
    27th Jul 2007Colton Junction - York (76 images)
    As the other half is from York we are often at the inlaws. She also has her hair cut here at Studio Jo in the Tadcaster Rd ( 600 mile round trip for a haircut! ). This gives me a chance to get out for some photos. Here are some from July 2007, Christmas 2007 and February, December 2008 and August / September 2009.
    Lastest haircut......err update 26/08/09.
    13th Sep 2006Contemporary Railway Photos by Andy Gibbs (64 images)
    A building selection of my railway photos taken over the last few years of an ever changing railway scene. Various locations include Glynde, Falmer and Mortimer. Photos mainly taken on a Sony A100 DSLR. Latest photos added 20/9/09.
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