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March 26th 2002 |
The magnificence of the 37! - 37418 "East Lancashire Railway" stands ready to leave Wrenbury station with the 10.28, Wales & Borders, Crewe-Cardiff service.
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March 26th 2002 |
The second day of the Wales &
Borders loco hauled Crewe-Cardiff services and I decided to shoot
the 37/4 in a different location, having used up just about every
variation possible at Crewe station. It was a beautiful Spring
day so off into the wilds of Cheshire, to Wrenbury where I knew
the train would be stopping. A long straight stretch of track
leads up to the station and the 37 could be seen miles away in
the distance. 26/3/2002
The semaphore was lifted as the
train drifted into the platform - it was 37418 again so no swapping
the roster with 401 today. 26/3/2002
What a perfect day and what a
perfect sight. 26/3/2002
The locomotive stopped out on
the road crossing so a quick forward facing shot and then onto
the road to get one at track level (Top Picture). 26/3/2002
Away quickly after picking up
several passengers and the repainted stock with "Riviera"
branding can be seen. 26/3/2002
Onto the right hander in the far
distance. I had hoped to hear the growl into the distance but
the birds were singing too loudly - honest! 26/3/2002
Earlier, 158833 had appeared and
was slowing down with the signal against it even though the level
crossing barriers were raised.....
....the signal was raised at the
last minute and the train pulled forward. I then noticed that
there was a red flag hanging from the signal box window so the
train stopped and the driver chatted to the signal man. The 158
then set off, I assume under caution but not the reason why. It
was all happening at Wrenbury today! 26/3/2002
It is a charming little signal
box, a pity there aren't full crossing gates to set the period
scene. 26/3/2002
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