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| GB_17_Day_2_Bristol_45212. Day 2 of the GB17 tour visited West Wales and travelled over branch lines that very rarely see a steam locomotive. Hauled from Bristol by Stanier Class 5, 4-6-0 No.45212, the train went via the Severn Tunnel, passing Newport, Cardiff and Swansea, to Carmarthen. There the GB17 reversed and diesel 57314 hauled it and 45212 to Pembroke Dock from where the steam loco returned to Whitland for another reversal and diesel haulage, to Fishguard Harbour. Reversing again, No.45212 ran to Clarbeston Road where after a fourth reversal, 57314 took the line to Milford Haven. A fifth reversal put 45212 at the head of the train once more, for the 112 mile (179km) journey back to Cardiff. At the start of a very long day, No.45212 brings the empty coaching stock into Bristol Temple Meads station. 27th April 2025. roger.griffiths@hotmail.com |
| GB_17_Day_2_Newport_45212. The first of four planned stops for water on Day 2 of the GB17 (note the hose), was at Newport where No.45212 is seen in glorious sunshine. Almost 90 years old, the 4-6-0 was built by Armstrong Whitworth in November 1935 and worked through to the last official day of steam haulage on British Railways, being withdrawn from Lostock Hall engine shed on 4th August 1968. The 10D plate carried on the smokebox door was the depot code for Lostock Hall at that time - the sheds name is also painted on the locomotives front buffer beam. 27th April 2025. roger.griffiths@hotmail.com |
| GB_17_Day_2_Burry_Port_45212. Because steam locomotives are scarcely seen west of Cardiff, there were crowds at most stations, to see the train pass by. This scene from Burry Port was typical, but also dangerous as people, some with children, were standing close to the tracks as 45212 passed through at 60mph (96kph), with hooter sounding a long warning. Luckily, nobody was hurt in any way, but it was not sensible behaviour. 27th April 2025. roger.griffiths@hotmail.com |
| GB_17_Day_2_Fishguard_45212. More crowds, better behaved, welcomed the GB17 at Fishguard Harbour, from where ferries travel to and from Rosslare, in Ireland. 27th April 2025. roger.griffiths@hotmail.com |
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Taking things easy on the back for the moment is Black 5 45231 as 33025 weaves its way through Clapham Junction
with an ECS move to Victoria. The date June 7th 2006.
Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic. |
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Now70 years old and in use on BR right up until the last working day of steam in 1968, Black 5 45231 creates a nice cloud of
smoke as it brings Steam Dreams Cathedral Express to Canterbury through Wandsworth Road on the 7th June 2006.
Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic. |
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LMS Class 5MT 'Black 5' 4-6-0. 5000 is seen at the National Railway Museum, York on Monday 3-Nov-97.
Photo and scan: Ross Aitken (aos@cableinet.co.uk). |
| 72_GB_17_Day_8_Peterborough_45212. With the hot tender axle box repaired, Stanier Class 5 No.45212 had made its way from Cardiff to Peterborough to take the GB17 train on from Peterborough, into East Anglia. 3rd May 2025 roger.griffiths@hotmail.com |
| 74_GB_17_Day_9_Norwich_45212. The generally good weather which had accompanied the GB17 train for eight days, ended at Norwich, with rain and cloudy skies; No. 45212 brings the empty coaches into Norwich station. Due to engineering works, the last day would see the train routed differently from the original plan. GB17 ran via Lowestoft, Ipswich, Bury St.Edmunds and Ely, to Peterborough then down the ECML to London, Kings Cross. 4th May 2025. roger.griffiths@hotmail.com |
| 74_GB_17_Day_9_Norwich_45212 4.5.2025. The last day of the GB17 train started off with rain. No.45212 brings the empty carriages into Norwich station. roger.griffiths@hotmail.com |
| 76_GB_17_Day_9_Stowmarket_45212. Having taken water in a loop, 45212 brings the GB17 into Stowmarket station, to pick up passengers. 4th May 2025. roger.griffiths@hotmail.com |
| 76_GB_17_Day_9_Arlesey_45212_water_stop. At Arlesey, with 37 miles (59km) to go to journeys end at London, Kings Cross, No.45212 makes the 21st and last water stop by the GB17 train. Other halts for water had been planned but were cancelled due to the no-availability of the rostered steam locomotives. 4th May 2025. roger.griffiths@hotmail.com |
| 79_GB_17_Day_9_Kings Cross_45212. The Great Britain XVII, an epic railtour, ends with arrival at London, Kings Cross. In nine days the train travelled the length and breadth of mainland UK, covering 2500 miles (4000km) in the process. Class 5 No.45212 poses beside an AZUMA electric multiple unit of operating company LNER. 4th May 2025. roger.griffiths@hotmail.com |
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A British Railway's steam locomotive 4-6-0 Black 5 No.45212 is seen standing on platform 3 at Grosmont station which is based on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. This steam engine will begin to work the 14:30 British Railway's passenger train service to Pickering. Sunday the 14th of September 2008
Digital photo by Matthew Battye E-mail: matthew@rizzardi.karoo.co.uk |
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A British Railway's steam locomotive 4-6-0 Black 5 No.45231 "The Sherwood Forester" is seen with a passenger train at Grosmont station which is based on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Sunday the 14th of September 2008
Digital photo by Matthew Battye E-mail: matthew@rizzardi.karoo.co.uk |
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A British Railway's steam locomotive 4-6-0 Black 5 No.45231 "The Sherwood Forester" is seen with a British Railway's passenger train standing on platform 2 at Grosmont station which is based on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. This steam engine will begin to work the 16:30 British Railway's service to Pickering. Sunday the 14th of September 2008
Digital photo by Matthew Battye E-mail: matthew@rizzardi.karoo.co.uk |
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A British Railway's steam locomotive 4-6-0 Black 5 No.45212 is seen standing on platform 3 with a passenger train at Grosmont station which is based on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Thursday the 9th of October 2008
Digital photo by Matthew Battye E-mail: matthew@rizzardi.karoo.co.uk |
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A British Railway's steam locomotive 4-6-0 Black 5 No.45212 is seen outside the engine shed depot at Grosmont which is based on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Sunday the 5th of October 2008
Digital photo by Matthew Battye E-mail: matthew@rizzardi.karoo.co.uk |
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A British Railway's steam locomotive 4-6-0 Black 5 No.45212 is seen departing platform 3 at Grosmont station which is based on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Sunday the 5th of October 2008
Digital photo by Matthew Battye E-mail: matthew@rizzardi.karoo.co.uk |
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A British Railway's steam locomotive 4-6-0 No.45212 "Black Five" is seen with a passenger train at Grosmont station which is based on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Sunday the 20th of April 2008
Digital photo by Matthew Battye E-mail: matthew@rizzardi.karoo.co.uk |
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A British Railway's steam locomotive 4-6-0 No.45212 "Black Five" is seen approaching Grosmont station which is based on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Sunday the 20th of April 2008
Digital photo by Matthew Battye E-mail: matthew@rizzardi.karoo.co.uk |
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A British Railway's steam locomotive 4-6-0 No.45212 "Black Five" is seen at Grosmont which is based on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Sunday the 20th of April 2008
Digital photo by Matthew Battye E-mail: matthew@rizzardi.karoo.co.uk |
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York - National Railway Museum.
Royal loco. 5000 steam loco at the front of the old Royal train.
Photo by A. Rueda (ad.rueda@gmail.com) August 2010 |
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A British Railway's steam locomotive type 5 No.45231 (The Sherwood Forester) is seen standing on platform 5 with "The Scarborough Spa Express" train at York station. This impressive locomotive is working the 12:20 service to Scarborough. There is also a plate which is entitled "THE SCARBOROUGH SPA EXPRESS" at the front of this magnificent locomotive. This photograph was taken on a bank holiday Monday the 27th of August 2007
Photo by Matthew Battye E-mail: matthew@rizzardi.karoo.co.uk |
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This is another photograph of the British Railway's steam locomotive type 5 No.45231 (The Sherwood Forester) which is seen standing on platform 5 with "The Scarborough Spa Express" train at York station. This impressive locomotive is working the 12:20 service to Scarborough. There is also a plate which is entitled "THE SCARBOROUGH SPA EXPRESS" at the front of this magnificent locomotive. This photograph was taken on a bank holiday Monday the 27th of August 2007
Photo by Matthew Battye E-mail: matthew@rizzardi.karoo.co.uk |
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Strathspey Railway - UK The Strathspey Railway is a museum railway that operates trains between Aviemore and Broomhill, to be extended to Grantown-on-Spey. Large steam locomotive "Black Five" LMS 5025 built in 1934 (later British Rail 45025) was the locomotive in use for the passenger trains today. It is seen before departure in Aviemore. Aviemore, 07-06-2025 Photo by Marco van Uden |
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Strathspey Railway - UK The Strathspey Railway is a museum railway that operates trains between Aviemore and Broomhill, to be extended to Grantown-on-Spey. Large steam locomotive "Black Five" LMS 5025 built in 1934 (later British Rail 45025) was the locomotive in use for the passenger trains today. Cab of the steam locomotive. Aviemore, 07-06-2025 Photo by Marco van Uden |
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Strathspey Railway - UK The Strathspey Railway is a museum railway that operates trains between Aviemore and Broomhill, to be extended to Grantown-on-Spey. Large steam locomotive "Black Five" LMS 5025 built in 1934 (later British Rail 45025) was the locomotive in use for the passenger trains today. Coal supply of the steam locomotive. Aviemore, 07-06-2025 Photo by Marco van Uden |
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Strathspey Railway - UK The Strathspey Railway is a museum railway that operates trains between Aviemore and Broomhill, to be extended to Grantown-on-Spey. Large steam locomotive "Black Five" LMS 5025 built in 1934 (later British Rail 45025) was the locomotive in use for the passenger trains today. Here it takes water at Boat of Garten. Boat of Garten, 07-06-2025 Photo by Marco van Uden |
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Strathspey Railway - UK The Strathspey Railway is a museum railway that operates trains between Aviemore and Broomhill, to be extended to Grantown-on-Spey. Large steam locomotive "Black Five" LMS 5025 built in 1934 (later British Rail 45025) was the locomotive in use for the passenger trains today. It has run around its train beyond Broomhill and is now on its way back to Aviemore. Broomhill, 07-06-2025 Photo by Marco van Uden |
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Black 5 45231 approaches Hackney Downs with the Cathedrals Express to Ely on the 21st December 2005.
Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic. |
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45231 steams through Hackney Downs on the 21st December 2005 on its way to Ely. Built in 1936 this
loco worked right up to the final day of steam on BR in 1968.
Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic. |
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Built in 1936 Black 5 45231 was working right until the last working day for steam
on BR in August 1968. It is due out on the main line again this year and hopefully
we will be able to see it. Meanwhile it is seen here on Ropley Shed.
Sunday 15th May at the Mid-Hants Diesel Gala 2005.
Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic. |
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Alton, Wednesday lunchtime, 3rd August 2005.
LMS class 5MT "Black 5" 4-6-0 no. 45231 gets to grips with the lower slopes of "The Alps" at the head of the 13.50 Alton - Alresford service. Photo by Mark Ziemba, scan by Fuji |
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Medstead & Four Marks, Thursday lunchtime, 4th August 2005.
LMS class 5MT "Black 5" 4-6-0 no. 45231 coasts up the last few yards of the 1 in 60 "Alps" climb from Ropley and runs into Medstead & Four Marks station at the head of the 13.00 Alresford - Alton service. Photo by Mark Ziemba, scan by Fuji |
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Medstead & Four Marks, Thursday lunchtime, 4th August 2005.
LMS class 5MT "Black 5" 4-6-0 no. 45231 waits for the road at the head of the 13.00 Alresford - Alton service. Photo by Mark Ziemba, scan by Fuji |
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Medstead & Four Marks, Thursday lunchtime, 4th August 2005.
A close-up of the nameplate, "The Sherwood Forester", of LMS class 5MT "Black 5" 4-6-0 no. 45231. Photo by Mark Ziemba, scan by Fuji |
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