This page simply reformats the Flickr public Atom feed for purposes of finding inspiration through random exploration. These images are not being copied or stored in any way by this website, nor are any links to them or any metadata about them. All images are © their owners unless otherwise specified.
This site is a busybee project and is supported by the generosity of viewers like you.
DRS class 37s 37401 Mary Queen of Scotts and 37425 Concrete Bob - Sir Robert McAlpine climb up from Dent station to Rise Hill Tunnel with the Branch Line Society's Garsdale Growler tour from Derby to Carlisle via the Hope Valley, Manchester, Darwen and a reverse into Ribblehead Quarry sidings. 67005 hangs on the rear, Penyghent rises high in the far centre background. 27th of August 2023.
It has been a while since I've seen a Class 92 pass Winwick Junction especially anex EWS now DB Cargo one. Ex works No 92029 approaches Old Alder Lane bridge on 1Z64 17:10 Carlisle to Derby (BLS 'The Garsdale Growler' railtour). Royal Class 67, No 67005 was rear gunner on this occasion. 26th August 2023.
Copyright: 8A Rail. www.8arail.uk
DRS Class 37s - 37401 & 37425 at Dronfield with the 1Z62 Derby to Riblehead (Virtual Quarry) - The Garsdale Growler Railtour.
Direct Rail Services Large Logo liveried class 37/4 locomotive 37401 "Mary Queen of Scots" leads 37425 "Concrete Bob/Sir Robert McAlpine" along the Down Main in the pouring rain at Stockport, with the Branch Line Society's "The Garsdale Growler" 1Z62 08:49 Derby to Ribblehead Virtual Quarry (13.39).
27th August 2023
Direct Rail Services Large Logo liveried class 37/4 locomotive 37401 "Mary Queen of Scots" leads 37425 "Concrete Bob/Sir Robert McAlpine" along the Down Main in the pouring rain at Stockport, with the Branch Line Society's "The Garsdale Growler" 1Z62 08:49 Derby to Ribblehead Virtual Quarry (13.39).
27th August 2023
Direct Rail Services class 37/4 locomotives 37401 "Mary Queen of Scots" leading 37425 "Concrete Bob/Sir Robert McAlpine" are captured In the pouring rain passing along the Down Main at Stockport, with the Branch Line Society's "The Garsdale Growler" 1Z62 08:49 Derby to Ribblehead Virtual Quarry (13.39).
27th August 2023
In the pouring rain DB Cargo's 'Royal' Class 67 locomotive 67005 "Queen's Messenger" passes along the Down Main at Stockport, bringing up the rear of the Branch Line Society "The Garsdale Growler" 1Z62 08:49 Derby to Ribblehead Virtual Quarry (13.39).
27th August 2023
A Class 60 and later Mk2 coaches don’t really mix well as far as the passengers are concerned, so with the Branch Line Society’s ‘The Garsdale Growler’ tour 1Z64 1710 Carlisle to Derby being Class 60 hauled from Warrington to Derby 67005 ‘Queen’s Messenger’ was tail end Charlie to provide ETS for the coaching stock; Sunday 27th August 2023.
One of the few currently working DB Class 60’s was wheeled out to take over the Branch Line Society’s ‘The Garsdale Growler’ tour at Warrington Bank Quay from 92029 and head the second last leg to Crewe. 60024 ‘Clitheroe Castle’ setting off with a minimum of fuss, Sunday 27th August 2023.
Looking superb in its shiny new DB red livery, 92029 sits at Warrington Bank Quay with the 1Z64 1710 Carlisle to Derby Branch Line Society 'The Garsdale Growler' tour, having taken over for the leg from Carlise to Warrington; 60024 was the local to take this forward on to Crewe. Sunday 27th August 2023.
This is the Garsdale Growler rail charter, promoted by the Branch Line Society. This rail charter ran in various stages: from Derby to Ribblehead (virtual quarry); Ribblehead (virtual quarry) to Carlisle, via the S&C. The stage seen here is 1Z63; from Ribblehead (virtual quarry) to Carlisle. The return ran from Carlisle down the WCML, with 92029 to Warrington Bank Quay and then a Class 60 (60024) back to Derby.
67005 "Queen's Messenger", is at the rear of this train.
Very lucky with the weather today. It did not rain and the train came in a period of sunshine!
DB Cargo's sparkling ex-works 92029 (formerly named "Dante") was the bonus traction for the Carlisle - Warrington Bank Quay leg of the Branch line Society 'The Garsdale Growler' Railtour.
Earlier in the day the tour traversed the Hope Valley and Bolton - Darwen - Blackburn line before visiting Ribblehead Virtual Quarry behind DRS 37401 & 37425.
* Camera mounted on Calumet 4m light stand.
92029 is seen passing through Woodacre, nr Garstang along with 67005 "Queen's Messenger" on the rear working the Branch Line Society "The Garsdale Growler" 1Z64 17:10 Carlisle to Derby on the 27th August 2023.
Stock :- 3333, 3340, 3325, 1212, 6042, 5929, 6024.
© Andy Parkinson 2023 - No Unauthorised Use Please.
On 27th August 2023, 37401 and 37425 depart from Chesterfield with the Branch Line Society's 'The Garsdale Growler' charter from Derby to Carlisle. Class 67 No. 67005 was on the rear.
37401 "Mary Queen of Scots" is seen leading 37425 "Concrete Bob / Sir Robert McAlpine" as they pass through Ais Gill along with 67005 "Queen's Messenger" bringing up the rear working the Branch Line Society "The Garsdale Growler" 1Z63 14:10 Ribblehead (Virtual Quarry) to Carlisle on the 27th August 2023.
Stock :- 3333, 3340, 3325, 1212, 6042, 5929, 6024.
© Andy Parkinson 2023 - No Unauthorised Use Please.