A Look Back to 2004

2004 was a year of plenty and a year of transition in the railway world. It was also the first purchase of a Canon Digital SLR. In March 2004 I invested in my first ever Canon 10D SLR camera which at the time was one of the medium range cameras able to produce six megapixel images. This gallery charts my first year having switched from 35mm film to Digital for the first time. We start in March 2004 and run through in date order to December 2004. It was a busy year for rail trips including visits to Wales, the North East, Midlands, and London during the course of the year.
During lock-down I deiced to go back to the start of my digital collection and re-edit every image I took in 2004. Image processing software and my own Photoshop skills had advanced to new levels over the 15 years since the images were first taken, and I've been blown away with the quality of the finished images which have been reproduced from just a six megapixel image. We hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane.

EWS liveried Class 37/4 No.37425 powers through Pontlottyn on the 28th February 2004 with a Rhymeny - Cardiff Central service.

Railfreight Grey Class 47/4 No.37402 'Bont Y Bermo' passes Pontlottyn on the 28th February 2004 with a Cardiff Central - Rhymeny service.

EWS liveried Class 37/4 No.37406 'The Saltire Society' heads south past Pontlottyn with a Rhymeny - Cardiff Central stopping service on the 28th February 2004.

EWS Class 37/4 No.37425 powers through the snow at Pontlottyn on the 28th February 2004 hauling a Cardiff Central - Rhymeny service.

Midland Mainline HST No.43166 and No.43052 pass through Clay Cross on the 29th February 2004 operating a Sheffield - St Pancras service.

Midland Mainline HST No.43061 leads former Virgin Trains powercar No.43178 north through Clay Cross on the 29th February 2004 with a St Pancras - Sheffield service.

Freshly painted EWS liveried Class 08 No.08495 shunts steel wagons in Tees Yard on the 1st March 2004.

EWS liveried Class 60 No.60042 arrives into Tees Yard on the 1st March 2004 hauling the 6E30 Margam - Hartlepool, where the rear limestone wagons were removed to be tripped to Thrislington.

Transrail Class 37 No.37675 powers through Thornaby Station hauling the 6N90 Tees Yard - Thrislington, the wagons for this trip arrived via means of the 6E30 from Margam to Hartlepool and were detached in Tees Yard.

EWS liveried Class 56 No.56119 passes Middlesborough on the 1st March 2004 hauling the 6F45 Tees Yard - Skinningove steel empties.

EWS liveried Class 66 No.66035 rounds the curve at Cargo Fleet on the 1st March 2004 operating the 6V36 Lackenby - Margam loaded steel slab from the steel mills at Lackenby.

EWS liveried Class 66 No.66037 rounds the curve at Cargo Fleet hauling the 6N32 Lackenby - Tees Yard Limestone Hoppers on the 1st March 2004

Load Haul Class 60 No.60064 passes through Middlesborough on the approach to Cargo Fleet on the 1st March 2004 operating the 6E05 Llanwern - Lackenby empty steel.

Freightliner Class 66 No.66550 rounds the curve at Cargo Fleet on the 1st March 2004 hauling a Redcar - Drax loaded coal.

Transrail Class 37 No.37675 passes Carlton on the 1st March 2004 hauling the 6N91 Thrislington - Tees Yard loaded limestone hoppers.

EWS liveried Class 60 No.60089 passes Carlton on the 1st March 2004 hauling the 6M46 Redcar - Hardingdale empty limestone hoppers for loading at the terminal.

With Lackenby Steelworks in the background EWS Class 66 No.66037 passes Lackenby on the 1st March 2004 hauling the 6N32 Lackenby to Tees Yard loaded steel.

Load Haul Class 60 No.60070 passes Lackenby on the 1st March 2004 hauling a Boulby - Middlesborough loaded Pot Ash train.

Arriva Class 142 No.142096 passes Lackenby Steelworks on route to Darlington with a stopping service to Darlington on the 1st March 2004.

Freightliner Class 66/5 No.66555 passes the impressive Lackeby Steelworks on the 1st March 2004 hauling a Redcar to Lackeby coal.

Freightliner Class 66 No.66572 hauls the 4L79 Wilton - Felixstowe through Lackenby on the 1st March 2004.

In fading light EWS Class 56 No.56119 passes Lackeby on the 1st March 2004 hauling the 6F46 Skinninggrove - Tees Yard loaded steel.

Mainline liveried Class 60 No.60073 passes Lackenby on the 1st March 2004 operating light engine (probably onto Thornaby Shed) in the fading evening light.

With the setting sun at Tees Yard on the 1st March 2004 glinting in the rails. EWS Class 37706 is picutred on a loaded Aluminium Ingot TRain, with No.60049 in the distance having arrived on a Boulby Potash Train and No.66197 on another set of steel wagons.

Freightliner Class 66/5 No.66565 rounds the curve at Burton Salmon on the 2nd March 2004 with a loaded coal train heading for Drax or Eggborough power stations.

XP64 liveried Class 47/8 No.47853 passes light engine through Burton Salmon on the 2nd March 2004 operating an 0Z48 York - Sheffield driver route knowledge run.

EWS Class 66 No.66134 passes Burton Salmon on the 2nd March 2004 hauling the 6H61 Milford - Drax loaded coal passing No.66168 operating with empties in the opposite direction.

Freightliner Class 66/5 No.66556 exits from the Leeds lines at Burton Salmon on the 2nd March 2004 hauling the 4G18 Ferrybridge - Redcar coal empties.

Regional Railways Yorkshire PTE liveried Class 158/9 No.158907 passes Burton Salmon on the 2nd March 2004. Most likely working a York - Leeds service.

EWS Class 56 No.56081 passes Thorn on the 2nd March 2004 operating the 6D88 Goole - Scunthorpe Enterprise service.

Mainline liveried Class 60 No.60076 passes under the M180 at Thorne on the 2nd March 2004 hauling the 6D66 Immingham - Doncaster enterprise service.

Mainline Blue Class 60 No.60078 passes through Thorne on the 2nd March 2004 hauling the 6M99 Immingham - Wolverhampton loaded steel.

Mainline liveried Class 60 No.60073 passes Scunthorpe on the 3rd March 2004 operating the Lindsey - Jarrow loaded fuel TEAs.

Mainline branded Class 60 No.60088 passes Scunthorpe on the 3rd March 2004 hauling the Roxby - Northenden 'Binliner'.

EWS Class 56 No.56119 exits from the loop at Scunthorpe on the 3rd March 2004 while operating the 6J84 Scunthorpe - Aldwarke loaded steel.

EWS Class 66 No.66170 arrives into the reception sidings at Scunthorpe to run around on the 3rd march 2004 hauling an Immingham - Scunthorpe Steelworks train. In the yard is also No.66085 shunting a single HTA wagon.

First North Western liveried Class 158 No.158757 heads for Cleethorpes passing No.158776 on a Manchester Airport service at Sconthorpe on the 3rd March 2004.

EWS Class 66 No.66038 arrives into Scunthorpe Yard on the 3rd March 2004 hauling a Ferrybridge - Scunthopre empty HTA set having unloaded its coal at Ferrybridge Power Station.

EWS Class 66 No.66185 passes Scunthope hauling the 6M07 Roxby - Pendleton 'Bin Liner' on the 3rd March 2004.

EWS Class 66 hauls a rake of MEA wagons westbound at Worlaby Crossing as the 6M49 Immingham - Clitheroe on the 3rd March 2004.

EWS Class 66 No.66157 passes Scunthorpe on the 3rd March 2004 hauling the 6D65 Doncaster - Immingham Enterprise service.

First North Western Class 158 No.158757 passes Worlaby Crossing on the 3rd March 2004 with a service train from Cleethopres to Manchester Airport.

Arriva Northern Metro liveried Class 158 No.158906 passes Thorne on the 3rd March 2004 heading for Scunthorpe.

First Trans Pennine Class 158 No.158750 passes Worlaby Crossing on the 3rd March 2004 operating a Manchester Airport - Cleethorpes service.

Mainline Grey and Blue pairing No.60073 and No.60078 pass through Scunthorpe on the 3rd March 2004 hauling the 65D45 Doncaster - Immingham Enterprise service.

Double Headed Class 59s No.59001 and No.59005 pass Berkley Marsh on the 13th Arpil 2004 hauling the 6C29 Acton - Whatley Quarry empties.

First 'Teardrop' liveried HST powercar No.43040 races east at Berkley Marsh on the 13th March 2004 with a London Paddington bound service.

Recently transferred from into the Wessex Trains fleet No.158747 passes Berkley Marsh on the 13th March 2004 operating a diverted passenger service.

First Great Western 'Fag Packet' livery passes Berkley Marsh on the 13th March 2004. No.43177 leads No.43020 eastbound towards Westbury and onto London Paddington.

Wessex Trains Class 150 No.15248 passes Berkley Marsh operating a Weymouth - Bristol Temple Meads service. Pictured here on the 13th March 2004.

Under threatening skies Wessex Trains 'Alpahline' Class 158 No.158815 passes Berkley Marsh on the 13th March 2004 operating a service to Weymouth.

Arriva Class 158s No.158833 and No.158820 pass Berkley Marsh on the 13th March 2004 operating a diverted Manchester Piccadilly & Milford Haven - Penzance service.

Virgin Cross Country 'Super Voyager' No.221133 passes Berkley Marsh on the 13th March 2004 operating a diverted passenger service due to engineering work between Taunton and Bristol.

EWS Class 66 No.66001 passes Berkley Marsh on the 13th March 2004 hauling the 6W31 Fairwater Yard - Westbury with loaded spoil from the Worle engineering blockade.

EWS liveried Class 66 No.66135 passes Berkley Marsh on the 13th March 2004 hauling the 6Z31 Fairwater Yard - Westbury loaded spoil train. The train originated from an engineering blockade between Bristol and Taunton.

Intercity Class 73 No.73134 is pictured at Meldon Quarry on the Dartmoor Railway between duties on the 20th March 2004.

Rail Express Systems liveried Class 47/7 No.47716 is pictured at Meldon Quarry on the 20th March 2004 between duties on the Dartmoor Railway.

FM Rail Class 33s No.33103 'Swordfirsh' and No.33202 'Meteor' are pictured at Meldon Quarry on the 20th March 2004.

Stored Class 31s from the FM Rail Fleet No.31439 and No.31415 are pictured at Meldon Quarry on the 20th March 2004.

South West Trains Class 442 No.2404 and No.2407 pass Eastleigh on the 27th March 2004 operating the 1W15 10:30 Waterloo - Weymouth service.

EWS Class 66 No.66049 passes Eastleigh on the 27th March 2004 operating the 4M71 09:40 Southampton Western Docks to Ditton freightliner.

South West Trains Class 170 No.170306 approaches Eastleigh on the 27th March 2004 operating the 2R10 11:25 Totton - Romsey service.

Southern Region slam door Class 423 No.3811 departs Eastleigh on the 27th March 2004 operating 1B21 10:45 Waterloo - Southampton.

Southern Slam Door Class 423 No.1395 passes Mount Pleasant Level Crossing on the 27th March 2004 operating 2E33 13:47 Southampton - Portsmouth Harbour.

Slam Door Class 423 No.3539 arrives into Eastleigh operating the 1B26 11:55 Southampton - London Waterloo service.

South West Trains Class 423 No.1393 passes Mount Pleasant Level Crossing on the 27th March 2004 with a London Waterloo - Southampton service.

Wessex Electric Class 442 No.2405 and No.2417 pass over Mount Pleasant Level Crossing on the 27th March 2004 arriving into Southampton with a service from London Waterloo.

Southern Class 423 No.1860 passes Mount Pleasant Crossing on the 27th March 2004 1H14 11:17 London Victoria - Southampton service while being overtaken by a South West Trains service.

EWS Class 56 No.59095 passes Mount Pleasant Level Crossing on the 27th March 2004 hauling Pathfinder Tours 'The Sarum Flyer'. The 1Z56 from Finsbury Park to Salisbury operated via Havant and Southampton on the outward leg of the charter.

Freightliner Class 66/5 No.66534 'OOCL Express' passes Mount Pleasent Level Crossing on the 27th March 2004, operating 4O02 09:59 Lawley Street - Southampton Maritime Freightliner.

Central Trains liveried Class 158 No.158855 passes over Mount Pleasant level crossing on the 27th March 2004. The unit (now operated by First Great Western) was operating the 1F13 11:30 Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour.

Freightliner Class 47 No.47309 stands at Southampton Maritime depot on the 27th March 2004 between duties.

Freightliner Class 66/5 No.66543 is pictured at Southampton Maritime on the 27th March 2004.

Freightliner Class 08 No.08585 is pictured between duties at Southampton Maritime depot on the 27th March 2004.

EWS Class 56 No.56095 departs from Salisbury with Pathfinder Tours 'The Sarum Flyer' on the 27th March 2004. The 1Z96 from Salisbury was routed via Eastleigh, Woking and Clapham Junction to Finsbury Park.

Arriva Trains Class 158s No.158836 and No.158821 pass Gissons with a Penzance bound service on the 9th April 2004.

An Unidentified HST set passes Gissons near Exminster with a London Paddington bound service on the 9th April 2004.

First Great Western Class 45 No.47811 passes Gissons near Exminster on the 9th April 2004 hauling a stock transfer move operating as 5Z74 15:00 Laira - St Philips Marsh.

Virgin Cross Country HST No.43067 and No.43092 pass Gissons near Exminster on the 9th April 2004 operating a Laira - Longsite Empty Stock transfer.

First Great Western powercar No.43136 exits from Parsons Tunnel with a southbound service from London Paddington on the 24th April 2004.

EWS Class 67 No.67020 passes along the coastline at Teignmouth on the 24th April 2004 hauling the 1Z45 Truro - Exeter St Davids VSOE Luncheon.

Recently transferred from Central Trains to Arriva, Class 158 No.158846 rolls along the Devon coastline at Teignmouth on the 24th April 2004 with a Penzance bound service from Camerthen.

Still in Regional Railways livery. Arriva Trains Class 158 No.158837 and No.158848 pass Aller Junction on the 24th April 2004 working a Manchester Piccadilly - Penzance service.

Firstgroup Powercar No.43192 leads a Paignton - London Paddington service north through Aller Junction on the 25th April 2004 with a mixed livery transition set of Mk3 coaching stock.

An Unidentified Class 220 Virgin Voyager passes Aller Junction on the 24th April 2004, image taken through a hole in the vertical piece of rail used as a fence post at Aller Junction.

South West Trains Class 159 No.159002 rounds the corner at Aller Junction with No.159020 operating a Plymouth - London Waterloo service on the 24th April 2004.

First Great Western HST No.43137 and No.43037 round the bend at Aller Junction on the 24th April 2004 operating a Plymouth - London Paddington service.

EWS Class 67 No.67007 passes Aller Junction on the 24th April 2004 hauling the 1Z30 Paignton - Hooton charter which was organized by the Chester Rail Users Group.

EWS Class 67 No.67020 passes Cockwood Harbour on the 24th April 2004 hauling the 1Z47 Plymouth - Exeter St Davids VSOE serving evening dinner on board.

Wessex Trains Class 158 No.158870 and Class 153 pass Cockwood Harbour on the 24th April 2004 possibly working a Paington - Cardiff Central service.

FM Rail Class 33s No.33103 and No.33202 stand at Birmingham New Street on the 1st May 2004 operating Pathfinder Tours 'Buxton Rotator' charter. The 1Z97 04:10 Yeovil Junction - Buxton Up Relief Sidings is seen during a brief pause at Birmingham.

First North Western Class 150 No.150145 arrives into Buxton with a stopping service from Manchester Piccadilly on the 1st May 2004.

First North Western Class 150/1 No.150140 departs Buxton on the 1st May 2004 operating a stopping service to Blackpool North passing Pathfinder Tours 'Buxton Rotator' charter stabled in the Exchange sidings.

Coal Sector Class 60 No.60060 is pictured stabled in the Buxton Exchange Sidings at Buxton on the 1st May 2004 waiting while stabled on Pathfinder Tours 'Buxton Rotator'.

Virgin West Coast HST No.43065 and No.43122 passes Hemies Farm on the West Coast Mainline on the 7th May 2004 operating a Holyhead - Euston service.

Portbrook Lease Unit No.170398 passes Hemies Farm on the West Coast Mainline heading South on the 7th May 2004.

Virgin West Coast Class 87 No.87013 rounds the curve passing Hemies Farm on the 7th May 2004 hauling a northbound Virgin service.

BR Blue Class 87 No.87001 pushes South at Hemies Farm heading for London Euston on the 7th May 2004.

Virgin Trains Class 87 No.87033 speeds North at Hemies Farm south of Stafford on the 7th May 2004 with a service from London Euston.

EWS Class 60 No.60038 passes Besford on the 7th May 2004 hauling the Lackenby - Margam loaded strip steel for processing at the Welsh steel plant.

First Great Western HST No.43142 climbs away from The Severn Tunnel at Pilning on the 7th May 2004 heading for London Paddington.

First Great Western Adelante No.180110 passes Pilning in the evening light on the 7th May 2004 operating a Cardiff Central - London Paddington service.

EWS Class 66 No.66230 stands at Cullompton on the 15th may 2004 with No.66033 and No.66202 (beyond) while in an Engineering blockade for track renewal.

Intercity Class 31 No.31454 operates in top and tail mode with Fragonset Class 31 No.31452 on a Wessex Trains FA Cup special at Warminster. The 1Z81 Salisbury - Cardiff Central operated on the 22nd May 2004 heading to the Millennium Stadium for the FA Cup final between Manchester United and Millwall.

BR Blue Class 45 No.45060 'Sherwood Forester' is pictured at Meadstead and Four Marks on the 22nd May 2004 during the Mid Hants Diesel Gala event.

Two Tone Green Class 50 No.50044 arrives into Meadstead and Four Marks on the 22nd May 2004 during Mid Hants Railway Gala heading to Alton.

Fragonset Class 33 No.33103 departs from Arlesford on the 22nd May 2004 heading for Alton.

A Pair of Class 33s No.33208 and No.33108 'Vampire' double head into Meadstead and Fourmarks station on the 22nd May 2004 during the 2004 Diesel Gala weekend.

Fragonset Class 47 No.47355 double heads with Class 33 No.33021 at Meadstead and Four Marks on the 22nd May 2004.

Frangonset Class 33 No.33103 arrives into Ropley Station on the 22nd May 2004 heading to Alton during the Mid Hants Railway Diesel Gala.

GBRf Class 73 No.73205 stands at Ropley Shed on the 22nd May 2004 during the Mid Hants Railway Diesel Gala weekend.

Connex Liveried Class 205 'Thumper' No.205025 is pictured at Ropley ready to depart to Arlesford on the 22nd May 2004.

Two Tone Green Class 50 No.50044 'Exeter' arrives into Ropley from Alton on the 22nd May 2004 during the Mid Hants Railway Diesel Gala weekend.

Two Tone Green Class 50 No.50044 'Exeter' powers up upon departing Ropley heading for Alton on the 22nd May 2004.

British Railways Green Class 33 No.33208 passes through the Hampshire countryside working towards Alton on the 22nd May 2004.

Having been bought back to life decreped Class 73s No.73139 and No.73104 depart from Ropley with Class 205 No.205025 heading for Arlesford on the 22nd May 2004.

Fragonset Class 33 No.33021 is pictured at Alresford on the 22nd May 2004 during the 2004 Diesel Gala weekend.

Connex Class 205 'Thumper' No.205025 heads for Arlesford on the 22nd May 2004.

Taken at Southampton Maritime Depot on the 22nd May 2004. Ex Works Class 57/0 No.57005 'Freightliner Challenger' is pictured on depot.

Freightliner Class 57 No.57003 is pictured stabled on Southampton Maritime on the 22nd May 2004 on maintenance.

South West Trains Class 159 No.159015 passes Powderham on the 29th May 2004 operating a London Waterloo - Paignton service.

GWR 4-6-0 Castles No.5051 and No.5029 round the curve at Powderham on Sunday 29th May 2004 operating Pathfinder Tours 'The Cornubian' charter the 1Z72 04:22 Birmingham International - Penzance. The steam was added at Taunton having taken over from Royal Class 67 No.67005

GWR 4-6-0 Castles No.5051 and No.5029 round the curve at Totnes climbing Dainton on Sunday 29th May 2004 operating Pathfinder Tours 'The Cornubian' charter the 1Z72 04:22 Birmingham International - Penzance. The steam was added at Taunton having taken over from Royal Class 67 No.67005

Adlante Class 180 No.180108 skirts the English Channel at Dawlish on the 29th May 2004 operating a Paignton - London Paddington service.

Great Western Adalante Class 180 No.180108 passes Barn Owl Bridge on the 29th May 2004 working a London Paddington - Paignton service.

GNER HST No.43114 and No.43006 pass along the Dawlish Sea Wall on the 29th May 2004 working the 1E34 Newquay - Newcastle service.

Virgin Trains HST with powercars No.43153 and No.43098 pass along the Dawlish Sea Wall at Rockstone Bridge on Sunday 29th May 2004 working the 1V31 York - Paignton service.

First Great Western Class 47/8 No.47813 passes along the Sea Wall at Dawlish, Rockstone Bridge on Sunday 29th May 2004 hauling the 1C81 London Paddington - Penzance loco hauled service.

De-branded HST Powercar No.43098 and No.43153 round the curve at Skew Bridge onto the Teignmouth Sea Wall on the 29th May 2004 working a Paignton - Newcastle service.

De-branded Virgin Cross Country HST with No.43092 and No.43097 works the 1M25 Newquay - Manchester Piccadilly service over Cockwood Harbour on the 29th May 2004.

First Great Western powercar No.43174 leads a Plymouth - London Paddington service through Cockwood Hardbour on the 29th May 2004.

A pair of Virgin Voyagers pass by Cockwood Harbour on Sunday 29th May 2004.

A pair of South West Trains Class 159s lead by No.159002 pass Cockwood Harbour on Sunday 29th May 2004 operating a Paignton - London Waterloo service.

Royal liveried Class 67 No.67005 'Queens Messenger' passes over Cockwood Harbour on the 29th May 2004 hauling Pathfinder Tours 'The Cornubian charter the 1Z73 16:05 Penzance - Birmingham International.

Cornish Class 37s No.37675 and No.37670 stand at York on the 5th June 2004 having arrived with Pathfinder Tours 'White Rose Express'. The 1Z37 05:54 Westbury - York ran in conjunction with the York Bicentennial Celebrations and Open Weekend.

4-4-0 No.3440 'City of Truro' is pictured at the York York Bicentennial Celebrations event on the 5th June 2005.

BR Blue Class 56 Romanian Built No.56006 is pictured at the York Bicentennial Celebrations on the 5th June 2004.

EWS Class 66 No.66200 No.67019 are pictured at the York Bicentennial Celebrations on the 5th June 2004.

First Great Western Class 47 No.47815 is pictured at the York Bicentennial Celebrations on the 5th June 2004.

Bombardier Turbostar No.171802 is pictured at the York Bicentennial Celebrations on the 5th June 2004

Railfreight Construction Class 31 No.31271 is pictured at the York Bicentennial Celebrations on the 5th June 2004.

EWS Class 37 No.37670 and Transrail Class 37 No.37675 are pictured at the head of Pathfinder Tours 'The White Rose' charter the 1Z38 16:28 York - Westbury on the 5th June 2004.

A pair of unidentified Class 221 'Super Voyagers' pass Cullompton on the 8th June 2004.

Freightliner Class 66/6 No.66618 'Railway Illustrated' passes Cullompton on the 8th June 2004 operating the 6M37 Moorswater - Earles Sidings cement empties.

EWS Class 66 No.66029 passes Cullompton on the 8th June 2004 hauling the 6V62 Fawley - Tavistock Junction fuel tanks.

Network Southeeast Class 50 No.50002 stands at Totnes Riverside on display on the 12th June 2004 awaiting restoration having been saved from scrap.

Freightliner Class 47 No.47197 and Network Southeast Class 50 No.50002 stand at Totnes Riverside on the 12th June 2004 during the South Devon Railway Diesel Gala Weekend.

BR Class 14 No.D9525 arrives into Staverton with a Totnes Riverside - Buckfastleigh freight on the 12th June 2004.

Having been saved from the scrapyard Split Headcode Class 37/0 No.37037 hauls a train towards Totnes from Buckfastleigh on the 12th June 2004.

Visiting the South Devon Railway, Class 47 No.47197 heads towards Buckfastleigh light engine on the 12th June 2004.

Railfreight Class 20 No.20118 'Saltburn by the Sea' and Class 37 No.37037 double head through Riverford Birdge with a Buckfastleigh - Totnes service on the 12th June 2004.

BR Green Class 04 No.D2246 passes Hood Bridge on the 12th June 2004 with a mixed freight heading for Staverton and Totnes.

Class 37 No.37037 arrives into Totnes Riverside on the 12th June 2004 with a Buckfastleigh - Totnes service.

Raillfreight Class 20 No.20118 passes Riverford Bridge on the 12th June 2004 with a mixed freight heading to Buckfastleigh.

EWS Class 66 No.66227 passes Cockwood Harbour on the 15th June 2004 hauling 6V62 13:34 Fawley - Tavistock Junction fuel and bitumen tanks.

Wessex Trains Class 143 No.143618 passes over Cockwood Harbour on the 15th June 2004 in Visit Bristol livery working a Paigtnon - Exmouth stopping diagram.

EWS Class 66 No.66186 passes Cockwood Harbour at high tide on the 15th June 2004 hauling 6M72 16:55 St Blazey - Cliffe Vale loaded china clay.

First Great Western HST lead by No.43037 passes over Cockwood Harbour on the 15th June 2005 with a Plymouth - London Paddington service.

Freightliner Class 66/5 No.66565 passes over Cockwood Harbour on the 15th June 2004 hauling 6M37 Moorswater - Earls Sidings cement empties formed of both PCA powdered cement wagons and Cargowagons for bagged cement.

Wessex Trains pink Class 31/6 No.31601 (operated by Fragonset/ FM Rail) passes Bathampton on the 19th June 2004 in top and tail formation with No.31452 working a Bristol Temple Meads - Weymouth passenger diagram.

EWS Class 67 No.67026 passes Dawlish on the 31st July 2004 operating Past Time Rail 'Edenex' charter 1Z52 06:00 Nottingham - Par.

EWS Class 67 No.67027 hauled Cross Country service 1M89 08:43 Paignton - Preston along the Dawlish seawall section passing Rockstone Bridge on 21st July 2004. Class 67s were hired in by Cross Country with Mk2 coaching stock instead of the normal Midland Mainline and East Coast HST sets to cover for additional summer passenger traffic.

Debranded Virgin Trains HST set (now working for the Cross Country franchise) No.43092 and No.43094 round the curve at Langstone Rock on 31st July 2004 working 1V31 07:25 York - Paignton.

First Great Western Class 47/8 No.47811 returns south through Langstone Rock into the Dawlish Seawall on the 31st July 2004. Having taken a Mk3 buffet trailer to Bristol for maintenance, the Class 47 returned as 5Z74 11:00 St Philips Marsh - Laira.

A debranded Virgin Cross Country set (now operating for the Cross Country franchise) formed of No.43153 and No.43098 rounds the curve at Dawlish into Kennaway Tunnel on the 31st July 2004. The set passes holidaymakers on the sea wall while working 1V21 06:35 Manchester Piccadilly - Newquay.

With driver Darren Harris at the controls of the EWS Class 67. No.67014 hauls 1V19 09:51 Preston - Paignton service west through Dawlish on the 31st July 2004.

Wessex Trains Class 150 No.153377 passes Cockwood Harbour on the 31st July 2004 wearing Devon and Cornwall Railways livery while working a Paignton - Exmouth stopping service.

South West Trains No.159020 crosses Cockwood Harbour on the 31st July 2004 operating a Paignton - London Waterloo service.

De-Branded Virgin Trains liveried HST set No.43098 and No.43153 passes Cockwood Harbour on the 31st July 2004 operating 1M25 14:20 Newquay - Manchester Piccadilly service for Cross Country.

EWS Class 67 No.67006 passes over Cockwood Harbour on the 31st July 2004 operating 5A15 17:28 Goodrington - Old Oak Common empty coaching stock in top and tail formation with No.67021 riding on the rear of the set.

EWS Class 67 No.67025 leads past Cockwood Harbour on the 31st July 2004 operating in top and tail formation with No.67014. The train was operating as 5A19 18:00 Goodrington - Old Oak Common empty coaching stock.

Regional Railways liveried Class 153 No.153329 passes Cockwood Harbour on the 31st July 2004 operating a local stopping service for Wessex Trains.

EWS Class 67 No.67026 passes Cockwood Harbour at high tide on the 31st July 2004 operating Past Time Rail 'Edenex' 1Z53 17:05 Par - Nottingham.

EWS Class 67 No.67014 skirts along the Dawlish sea wall section passing Rockstone Bridge on the 7th August 2004 operating 1M89 08:43 Paignton - Preston for Cross Country catering for additional summer passenger loadings.

EWS Class 67 No.67010 passes along the Dawlish sea wall section on the 7th August 2004 hauling Cross Country service 1E99 09:05 Paignton - Newcaslte catering for additional summer passenger loadings.

Debranded Virgin Trains HST set No.43092 and No.43094 point themselves inland at Skew Bridge on the 7th August 2004 operating 1V31 07:25 York - Paignton for Cross Country.

Virgin Trains Voyager No.220029 passes Teignmouth alongside the seawall while working 1V05 Birmingham New Street - Paignton service.

Debranded Virgin Trains HST set No.43098 and No.43153 pass along the sea wall at Teignmouth on the 7th August 2004 operating 1V21 06:35 Manchester Piccadilly - Newquay.

First Great Western HST No.43036 and (No.43185 out of sight) round the curve at Skew Bridge onto the sea wall at Teignmouth on the 7th August 2004 working a Paignton - Paddington service.

EWS Class 67 No.67006 passes Dawlish on the 7th August 2004 operating 1V15 07:05 York - Paignton for Cross Country.

Virgin Cross Country 'Voyagers' No.220023 and No.221124 pass Dawlish on the 7th August 2004 heading west with a Summer Saturday service. Virgin Cross Country 'Voyagers' No.220023 and No.221124 pass Dawlish on the 7th August 2004 heading west with a Summer Saturday service.

Paxman Valenta powered HST No.43170 'Edward Paxman rounds the curve into Kennaway Tunnel at Dawlish on the 7th August 2004 operating the 11:33 London Paddington - Paignton service.

EWS Class 67 No.67002 rounds the curve at Dawlish into Kennaway Tunnel on the 7th August 2004 operating 1V19 09:51 Preston - Paignton service for Cross Country.

EWS Class 67 No.67026 passes Dawlish Warren Station on the 7th August 2004 operating the empty coaching stock working 5A15 16:28 Paignton - Old Oak Common in top and tail formation with No.67006 which had earlier worked the train to Paignton from Preston in passenger service for Virgin Cross Country.

EWS Class 67 No.67003 passes Cockwood Harbour in the evening sunlight on the 7th August 2004 operating in top and tail formation with No.67002 on 5A19 18:00 Goodrington Sidings - Old Oak Common empty coaching stock.

Having already delivered one portion of its train to Cornwall and returned light engine, Freightliner Class 66/6 No.66610 passes Aller Junction on the 19th August 2004 operating 6C20 Hackney Yard - Moorswater with the second trip working for cement into Cornwall.

Fragonset Class 31s No.31452 and No.31106 top and tail a Westbury - Weymouth service for Wessex Trains on the 28th August 2004, seen passing Fairwood Junction shortly after leaving Westbury.

Intercity Class 31 No.31454 arrives into Westbury on the 28th August 2004 operating in top and tail formation with No.31128 working a Wessex Trains service from Bristol Temple Meads - Weymouth.

Still wearing its original Railfreight Coal livery complete with door decals No.60091 is pictured stabled at Westbury on the 28th August 2004.

Arriiva branded Central Trains liveried Class 158 No.158847 leads Reigonal Railways No.158839 into Bristol Temple meads on the 28th August 2004 operating a Penzance - Manchester Piccadilly service.

EWS Class 67 No.67018 arrives into Bristol Temple Meads on the 28th August 2004 operating Virgin Cross Country service 1M89 08:43 Paignton - Preston service.

EWS Class 67 No.67015 arrives into Bristol Temple Meads on the 28th August 2004 operating 1V19 09:51 Preston - Paignton service for Virgin Cross Country.

First Great Western Class 180 'Adelante' No.180114 stands at Bristol Temple Meads on the 28th August 2004 ready to operating a service to Swindon. Due to Engineering work the line from there to Paddington had been closed.

EWS Class 67 No.67003 stands at Bristol Temple Meads on the 28th August 2004 operating Virgin Trains 1V15 07:08 York - Paignton service.

Wearing 'Western Mail' advertising livery. No.158842 and 158XXX departs from bristol Temple Meads on the 28th August 2004 operating a Manchester Piccadilly - Penzance service for Arriva.

Summer Hire in HST set from GNER stands at Bristol Temple Meads on the 28th August 2004 operating Virgin TRains 1E34 09:25 Newquay - Newcastle service. No.43095 was located on the rear of the set out of sight in this image.

First liveried HST powercarr No.43185 takes a glug of windscreen washer as it departs from Bristol Temple Meads on the 28th August 2004.

Fragonset Class 31 No.31106 and No.31452 top and tail a Weymouth - Westbury Wessex Trains service through Trent north of Yeovil Pen Mill on the 28th August 2004.

Fragonset Class 31 No.31454 stands at Westbury on the 28th August 2004 operating a Bristol - Weymouth service in top and tail formation with No.31128

Fragonset Class 31s No.31128 and No.31454 power north through Trent near Yeovil on the 28th Augsut 2004 operating a Weymouth - Bristol Temple Meads service for Wessex Trains.

Wessex Trains 'Devon and Cornwall Railways' duo No.155382 and No.153380 pass Exminster on the 7th September 2004 operating a Paignton - Exmouth stopping diagram.

EWS Class 66 No.66020 passes Gissons near Exminster on the 7th September 2004 operating 6V62 13:34 Fawley - Tavistock Junction fuel and bitumen tanks.

EWS Class 66 No.66088 conveys Class 56s No.56117 and No.56118 through Elford on the 16th Setpember 2004 operating 0Z56 10:35 Bristol Barton Hill - Toton. The Class 56s had been prepared and painted at Bristol Barton Hill for export to France to assist with a new high speed rail project. The unbranded locos would have their 'Fertis' branding applied at Toton before heading to the Channel Tunnel.

EWS Class 60 No.60085 heads south through Elford on the 16th September 2004 operating 6V75 09:29 Dee Marsh - Margam steel coil.

GBRf Class 66/7 No.66715 passes through Elford on the 16th September 2004 operating 4M21 05:42 Felixstowe - Hams Hall containers.

EWS Class 66 No.66047 powers through Elford on the 16th September 2004 operating 6A17 Swainspark - Ratcliffe Power Station loaded coal.

Midland Mainline Class 170 No.170102 passes Portway near Elford on the 16th September 2004 heading for Derby.

Advertising 'The Robin Hood Line' between Nottingham and Worksop, Central Trains Class 170 No.170513 passes Elford on the 16th September 2004.

EWS Class 60 No.60016 (Rail Magazine) passes Portway near Elford on the 16th September 2004 operating 6V36 Lackenby - Margam loaded steel slabs.

Freightliner Class 66/5 No.66541 passes Portway on the 16th September 2004 operating 4E44 08:45 Milbrook - Leeds freightliner.

EWS Class 66 No.66145 passes south through Portway on the 16th September 2004 operating a loaded rake of HTA coal.

EWS Class 37 No.37893 passes Portway on the 17th September 2004 operating 6Z37 13:10 York - Doncaster delivering the 2004 RHTT set for use on the East Coast Mainline.

Freightliner Class 57 No.57001 'Frieghtliner Pioneer' passes Rugley Trent Valley on the 16th September 2004 operating a northboound freightliner.

Virgin Trains Class 390 'Pendolino' No.390020 tilts into the reverse curves at Rugley Trent Valley on the 16th September 2004 with a northbound service from London Euston.

Freightliner Class 90 No.90043 passes Rugley Trent Valley on the 16th September 2004 operatring 4L92 13:30 Ditton - Ispwich. In the platform No.150121 prepares to leave for Birmingham New Street via Walsall, in the distance No.390020 heads north.

Virgin Class 47/8 No.47826 prepares to depart from Crewe on the 16th September 2004. The locomotive was added at Crewe having taken over from Electric No.87004. The Euston - Holyhead service was diesel hauled due to the lack of overhead electric on the route.

Virgin Trains Class 87 No.87004 is pictured at Crewe having arrived from London Euston on the 16th September 2004. At Crewe the electric locomotive was removed and Diesel Class 47/8 No.47826 added to head the train onwards to Holyhead.

Virgin Trains Intercity liveried Class 47/8 No.47826 stands at Crewe on the 16th September 2004 waiting to take over from an electric hauled service for onward tansist to Holyhead.

Merseyrail Class 507 No.507111 departs Chester for Liverpool on the 17th September 2004. In the background Virgin Trains Class 47/8 No.47851 prepares to depart Chester operating 1D87 08:39 London Euston - Holyhead service, the train would have been electric hauled to Crewe before switching to the Class 47 for the final leg along the North Wales coast.

Former First North Western liveried Class 153 No.153310 is pictured at Chester on the 17th September 2004.

First North Western liveried Class 143 No.143037 departs Chester on the 17th September 2004 heading for Manchester.

Former First Great Western Class 47/8 No.47830 arrives into Chester on the 17th September 2004 operating 1A49 09:20 Holyhead - London Euston. The locomotive was previously operated by First Great Western but has transferred to Virgin Trains for a short period.

Due to a shortage of available units an additional loco hauled service was operated in 2004. Virgin Trains Class 47/8 No.47853 'Rail Express' in XP64 livery departs Chester on the 17th September 2004 operating 1D37 10:00 Manchester Piccadilly - Holyehead service.

Former First North Western (now Arriva) Class 175 No.175105 passes Talacre on the 17th September 2004 with a Crewe - Holyhead service.

Former First North Western (now Arriva) Class 175 No.175101 passes Talacre Signal Box on the 17th September 2004 heading for Crewe from Holyhead.

First North Western liveried Class 175 No.175002 passes Ffnnongroyw skirting the River Dee Estuary on the 17th September 2004 heading to Crewe.

Two Tone Green 'Celebrity' Class 47/8 No.47851 passes Talacre on the 17th September 2004 operating Virgin West Coast service 1A77 13:23 Holyhead - London Euston service.

Virgin Trains Class 47/8 with four Virgin Trains liveried Mk2 stock operate for Arriva on the 17th September 2004. The 1H52 13:39 Holyhead - Manchester Piccadilly service passes Mostyn heading east.

Freightliner Class 66/5 No.66537 passes Winsford working an unidentified freightliner southbound on the WCML.

EWS Class 66 No.6619 passes Winsford on the West Coast Mainline hauling 4M71 09:40 Southampton Western Docks - Foundry Lane intermodal. Pictured on the 17th September 2004.

Light Engine Class 57/0 No.57010 'Freightliner Crusader' passes Winsford on the 17th September 2004 operating 0Z71 16:30 Crewe - Ditton FLT.

Wessex Trains Alphaline Class 158 No.158748 arrives into Bristol Temple Meads with a stopping service from Cheltenham on the 25th September 2004.

Still wearing its original Regional Railways livery Class 158 No.158747 arrives into Bristol Temple Meads working a Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour service on the 25th September 2004.

Fifty Fund Locomotives No.50049 'Defiance' and No.50031 'Hood' top and tail Steamy Adffairs 'The Royal Sovereign' empty stock into Bristol Temple Meads. The pair had operated 1Z90 Kings Lynn - Bath Spa and continued to Bristol for servicing. No.50049 leads the stock into Platform 3 at Bristol on the 25th September 2004.

British Railways 5MT No.73096 arrives into Bristol Temple Meads on the 25th September 2004 operating Daylight Tours 'The Avonmouth Adventurer' charter. The tour was operating in top and tail formation with No.37521. The 5MT hauled 1Z96 06:23 Alton - Bristol Temple Meads and later 'adventured' to Severn Beach.

EWS Class 37 No.37521 stands at Bristol Temple Meads on the rear of Daylight Railtours 'The Avonmouth Adventurer' charter. The 1Z96 06:20 was hauled to Bristol by 5MT No.73096, and later the Class 37 assisted with a trip to Severn Beach.

Fragonset Intercity liveried Class 31 No.31454 stands at Platform 15 Bristol Temple meads having arrived with a service from Weymouth. The loco is pictured alongside Wessex Trains Class 158 No.158870.

Wessex Trains Class 143 No.143619 is pictured waiting to depart with a stopping service to Taunton on the 25th September 2004.

First Great Western 'Adelatne' stands at Bristol Temple Meads on the 25th September 2004 ready to form a service train to London Paddington.

South West Trains Class 159 No.159014 arrives into Bristol Temple Meads ready to form a service train to London Waterloo on the 25th September 2004.

EWS Class 66/0 No.66041 passes Coed Kernew on the 9th October 2004 hauling 6F54 Avonmouth - Aberthaw Power Station loaded imported coal in HAA wagons..

EWS Class 37/4 No.37422 passes Coed Kernew on the 9th October 2004 operating an additional service formed as 1W26 Cardiff - Manchester Piccadilly. Transporting football fans for the England V Wales match at Old Trafford.

EWS Class 67 No.67016 passes Coed Kernew on on the 9th October 2004 operating 1Z67 Swansea - Manchester Piccadilly additional service. Transporting football fans for the Wales V England match at Old Trafford.

EWS Class 37/4 No.37419 and Loadhaul example No.37698 top and tail the Network Rail RHTT set east through Coedkernew returning to Bristol on the 9th October 2004 after overnight spraying in Wales.

EWS Class 66 No.66240 passes Coedkernew on the 9th October 2004 hauling the loaded 6H03 08:50 Margam - Llanwern steel coil.

Former Central Trains liveried Class 158 No.15849 passes Coedkernew on the South Wales mainline on the 9th October 2004, with a stopping service to Cardiff Central.

Recently transferred to Central Trains but still wearing full branded Midland Mainline livery. Class 170 No.170101 passes Coed kernew on the 9th October 2004 operating a Cardiff Central - Nottingham service.

Central Trains Class 170 No.170506 passes Coedkernew operating a Nottingham - Cardiff Central service on the 9th October 2004.

Welsh Valley Lines liveried Class 143 No.143604 arrives intro Severn Tunnel Junction on the 9th October 2004 operating a Cardiff Central - Gloucester stopping service via Chepstow.

Railfrieght Grey Class 60 No.60068 'Charles Darwin' passes Severn Tunnel Junction on the 9th October 2004 hauling a return empty Llanwern - Lackenby steel.

Railfreight Coal Class 60 No.60091 'AnTellach' passes around the Severn Tunnel Junction station avoider on the 9th October 2004 operating a loaded steel into Wales.

Single orange liveried Class 153 No.15337 calls at Severn Tunnel Junction on the 9th October 2004 operating a Cardiff Central - Gloucester stopping service via Chepstow.

An unidentified First Great Western HST set approaches Severn Tunnel Junction station on the 9th October 2004 with a west bonus service from London Paddington.

EWS Class 60 No.60027 passes through Severn Tunnel Junction station on the 9th October 2004 operating an eastbound empty steel train, most likely returning to Lackenby.

EWS Class 60 No.60054 takes the Severn Tunnel Junction station avoider on the slow lines hauling 6D28 Westerleigh - Margam fuel empties on the 9th October 2004.

British Railways 5MT No.73096 approaches Severn Tunnel Junction on the 9th October 2004 operating Daylight Railtours 'Gloucester Javalin' charter. The 1Z96 06:20 Alton - Newport charter is pictured nearing the end of its leg into Wales.

Central Trains Class 170 No.170506 passes through Severn tunnel Junction on the 9th October 2004 operating a Nottingham - Cardiff Central service.

EWS liveried Class 60 No.60035 passes Severn Tunnel Junction on the 9th October 2004 hauling a Newport ADJ - Westbury loaded engineers.

Freightliner Class 66/5 No.66571 passes through Severn Tunnel Junction on the 9th October 2004 operating 4Z30 Thamesport - Wentloog loaded freightliner.

EWS Class 66 No.66249 passes Bishton on the fast lines operating 6C80 Machen - Westbury loaded aggregate on the 9th October 2004.

Recently transferred from Midland Mainline (and still carrying full Midland Mainline branding) to Central Trains. Class 170 No.170116 passes Bishton on the 9th October 2004 with a Cardiff Central - Nottingham service.

First Great Western HST set No.4317 and No.43189 pass Bishton on the 9th October 2004 operating a Swansea - London Paddington service.

British Railways 5MT No.73096 passes Bishton at speed on the 9th October 2004 operating Daylight Railtours charter 'The Gloucester Javelin'. The steam locomotive works east operating 1Z97 15:47 Newport - Alton.

EWS Class 60 No.60039 is pictured stabled on Newport Godfrey Road on the 9th October 2004.

Midland Mainline liveried (and branded) Class 170 No.170101 arrives into Newport Station on the 9th October 2004 with a Cardiff Central - Nottingham service for central trains.

EWS Class 60 No.60009 stands at Newport Godfrey Road stabling point being driven out of the stabling area for its next duty on the 9th October 2004.

BR Blue Class 20 No.20110 runs around its train at Totnes Riverside on the 6th November 2004 ready to form the next service back to Buckfastleigh during a South Devon Diesel Gala Weekend.

BR Blue Class 25 No.25901 runs around its train at Totnes Riverside station on the 6th November 2004 during a South Devon Railway diesel gala weekend.

Railfrieght Grey Class 20 No.20118 and No.37037 stand in Buckfastleigh Station on the 6th November 2004 ready to depart with a service train to Totnes Riverisde.

BR Green Class 14 No.D9525 stands at Buckfastleigh Shed on the 6th November 20004.

BR Green Class 09 No.D3666 on the 6th November 2004 at Buckfastleigh Shed.

British Railways Class 04 No.D2246 stands at Buckfastleigh on the 6th November 2004.

Railfreight Grey Class 20 No.20118 runs around its train at Totnes Riverside station on the 6th November 2004 in preparation to return to Buckfasteleigh.

Having recently been purchased by the South Devon Diesel Society from HNRC, Class 37 No.37037 presented a ramshackled appearance in 2004 having just been delivered to the railway the locomotive had just started its restoration. It's pictured here at Totnes Riverside running around its train having just arrived from Buckfastleigh on the 6th November 2004.

BR Blue Class 25 No.25901 and Class 20 No.20110 arrive into Staverton station on the 6th November 2004 hauling a mixed freight to Totnes Riverside station.

BR Blue Class 20 and Class 25 No.25901 arrive back into Staverton from Totnes Riverside on the 6th November 2004 with a mixed freight.

Having just entered preservation, part restored Class 37 No.37037 arrives into Staverton Station on the 6th November 2004 operating a Buckfastleigh - Totnes Riverside service.

Wessex Trains liveried Class 31 No.31601 stands at Weston-super-Mare on the 15th November 2004 ready to depart with 2W46 Weston-super-Mare - Bristol Temple Meads.

BR Blue Class 37 No.37215 arrives into Toddington on the 27th November 2004 during a Diesel Gala Weekend.

BR Blue Class 47 No.47105 is pictured at Toddington on the 27th November 2004.

BR Blue Class 37 No.37215 departs from Toddington on the 27th November 2004 operating 2K03 Toddington - Cheltenham.

BR Blue Class 37 No.37215 passes Hailies on the 27th November 2005 operating a Winchombe - Toddington service during a Diesel Gala Weekend.

BR Blue pairing in the shape of No.24081 and No.37324 apply the power at Hailies on the 27th November 2004 operating 1B07 Toddington - Cheltenham.

BR Green Class 20 No.D8137 passes Hailies on the 27th November 2004 operating 2N12 Toddington - Winchombe on the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway.

BR Green Class 20 No.D8137 stands at Winchombe on the 27th November 2004 during a diesel gala weekend, the loco is seen ready to return to Toddington.

BR Blue pairing formed with No.37324 and No.24081 arrives into Winchombe on the 27th November 2004 operating 1S62 Cheltenham Spa - Winchombe.

Double Headed Class 47s No.47376 (fresh from retirement on the mainline with Freightliner) and No.47105 prepare to depart Winchcombe on the 27th November 2004 operating 1T04 Toddington - Cheltenham service.

Former Freightliner Class 47 No.47376 and No.47105 double head passing Dixton Cutting on the 27th November 2004 operating 1N05 Cheltenham - Toddington service.

BR Green Class 20 No.D8137 passes through Dixton Cutting on the 27th November 2004 operating 1M14 Toddington - Cheltenham service.

BR Blue Class 37 No.37324 arrives into Winchombe on the 22nd November 2004 having traveled from Toddington, during a Diesel Gala Weekend.

BR Blue Class 37 No.37324 stands at Winchombe on the 27th November 2004 ready to depart back to Toddington during a diesel gala weekend.

Double Headed combination Class 24 No.24081 and Class 14 No.9539 passes Hailies on the 27th November 2004 operating 1M62 Toddington - Cheltenham Racecourse.

BR Blue Class 47 opens the power handle at Hailies on thee 27th November 2004 operating 2G10 Toddington - Winchombe during a Diesel Gala Weekend.

BR Green Class 20 No.D8137 passes Hailies on the 27th November 2004 operating 1S06 Cheltenham Racecourse - Toddington service.

EWS Class 67 No.67002 stands at Bristol Temple Meads on the 11th December 2004. The Past Time Rail Charter 'The Merchant Venturer' 1Z27 07:25 Taunton - London Paddington. At Bristol the loco was removed from the front of the tour and replaced with GWR King Class locomotive No.6024.

GWR King No.6024 stands at Bristol Temple Meads on the 11th December 2004 waiting to take over Past Time Rail Charter 'The Merchant Venturer'. The charter was hauled from Taunton by EWS Class 67 No.67002.

A pair of Class 375 EMUs pass between Waterloo East and Charing Cross on the 11th December 2004. Image taken from the London Eye.

A view of Charing Cross Station from the London Eye on the 11th December 2004.

A pair of Networksouteast liveried Class 465 EMU Units pass between Waterloo East and Charing Cross on the 11th December 2020.

South West Trains (Network Souteast Liveried) 4VEP No.3809 stands at London Waterloo on the 11th December 2004.

South West Trains 'Celbrity' liveried BR Blue Class 321 4VEP No.3417 stands at London Waterloo on the 11th December 2004.

South West Trains 4VEP No.3417 stands at London Waterloo on the 11th December 2004.

First Great Western HSTs at pictured at London Paddington on the 11th December 2004. No.43042 is pictured in the unique livery variation.

First Great Western HST set with No.43042 stands on the blocks at London Paddington on the 11th December 2004.

Virgin Trains Class 57/3 No.57131 is pictured at Rugby on the 30th December 2004.

Virgin Trains Class 47/8 No.47841 is pictured at Rugby on the 30th December 2004.

EWS Class 67 No.67024 passes through Rugby light engine on the 30th December 2004.

Virgin Trains Class 390 No.390040 passes Rugby at speed on the 30th December 2004 heading for London Euston.

Virgin Trains Class 390 No.390039 heads north from Rugby on the 30th December 2020 at Essenhall.

Virgin Trains Class 390 'Pendolino' passes Easenhall on the 30th December 2020.

Virgin Trains Class 390 No.390012 passes Cathiron on the 30th December 2004 with a northbound service from London Euston.

EWS Class 66 No.66174 passes Cathiorn on the 30trh December 2004 operating 4Z62 12:12 Daventry - Deanside intermodal.

Freightliner Classs 57 No.57004 passes Essenhall on the 30th December 2004 operating 4L93 10:18 Lawley Street Felixstowe.

Virgin Trains Class 82 No.82143 leads north from London Euston on the 30th December 2004 with No.87019 pushing at the rear of the train forming 1F15 London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street.

Virgin Trains Class 82 DVT No.82103 leads south with No.87023 pushing towards London Euston at Cathion. 1A47 Stockport - London Euston passes on the 30th December 2004.

Freightliner Class 66/5 No.66570 passes alongside the Oxford Canal at Ansty on the 30th December 2004 operating 4L90 13:38 Hams Hall - Felixstowe.

Virgin Trains Class 390 No.390027 races south at Ansty on the 30th December 2004 heading for London Euston overtaking a slower mode of transport on the Oxford Canal.

Virgin Trains Class 87 No.87004 leads DVT No.82140 south at Ansty alongside the Oxford Canal on the 30th December 2004 operating 1A35 Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston.

Virgin Trains Class 390 No.390024 races north at Ansty on the 30th December 2004.

Virgin Pendolino Class 390 No.390032 speeds south at Ansty passing the Oxford Canal on the 30th December 2004.

Virgin Trains DVT No.82136 trails Class 87 No.87033 north at Antsy just north of Rugby on the 30th December 2004 operating 1A60 Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston.

Virgin Trains Class 87 No.87033 and DVT No.82136 pass Ansty on the West Coast Manline operating 1A60 Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston on the 30th December 2004.

Virgin Trains Class 47/8 No.47841 is pictured at Rugby on Thunderbird duties on the 30th December 2004.

EWS Class 92s No.92037 and No.92027 pass through Rugby on the 30th December 2004 operating 6A42 15:15 Bescot - Wembley.

Direct Rail Services Class 66/4 No.66401 4M44 08:32 Mossend Yard - Daventry passes Rugby on the 30th December 2004.

Virgin Trains Class 87 No.87019 passes Rugby on the 30th December 2004 operating 1A71 Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston service. On the rear of the set is 83143.

Virgin Trains Class 47/8 No.47841 'Spirit of Chester' stands at Rugby at sunset on the 30th December 2004.

Virgin Trains Class 47/8 No.47841 is pictured at Rugby on the 30th December 2004 on Thunderbird Duties.

A Look Back to 2004

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