Eastliegh, 26th October 2012
Eastliegh is located to the east of Southampton and plays a major part to rail operations in the south of England. Eastleigh Works provides a sub contract maintenance/ overhaul/ storage facility for any rail operator via Arlington Fleet Services. Eastleigh Yard is used by Network Rail as a major ballast processing and loading facility and also provides a large engineers base for rail based operations in the south of the UK.
The station also provides crew facilities for GBRf, DB Schenker and Freightliner. Most Freightliner services stop at Eastleigh in each direction for crew changes. Couple these heavy freight operations to the regular services operated by South West Trains, Eastleigh is an exceptionally busy rail centre which is currently experiencing a huge number of trains operating through the small town each day. Unfortunately we are not able to order some nice sunny Autumn weather for the visit, as despite a good forecast, the wet day took longer to blow through than expected. Below is a selection of images taken during a visit on the 26th October 2012.
The station also provides crew facilities for GBRf, DB Schenker and Freightliner. Most Freightliner services stop at Eastleigh in each direction for crew changes. Couple these heavy freight operations to the regular services operated by South West Trains, Eastleigh is an exceptionally busy rail centre which is currently experiencing a huge number of trains operating through the small town each day. Unfortunately we are not able to order some nice sunny Autumn weather for the visit, as despite a good forecast, the wet day took longer to blow through than expected. Below is a selection of images taken during a visit on the 26th October 2012.
Network Rail liveried Class 57/3 No.57312 prepares to depart Eastleigh Yard with the 0Y66 09:30 Eastleigh - Tonbridge with GBRf Class 66 No.66732 in tow.
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Network Rail liveried Class 57/3 No.57312 prepares to depart Eastleigh Yard with the 0Y66 09:30 Eastleigh - Tonbridge with GBRf Class 66 No.66732 in tow.
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Network Rail Class 57/3 No.57301 stands at Eastleigh with GBRf Class 73's, No's 73213 & 73208
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South West Trains 'Desiros' 450110 450078 & 450013return from London empty stock to Northam Depot in Southampton
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EWS liveried Class 66 No.66154 departs Eastleigh Yard with a short MOD Container Train heading for Marchwood.
EWS liveried Class 66 No.66095 leads the 4M66 09:32 Southampton Western Docks to Birch Coppice through the Autumnal scene at Eastleigh.
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Freightliner Intermodal Class 66 No.66517 hauls the 4M28 09:32 Southampton Maritime - Ditton freightliner north through Eastleigh.
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Exiting from Eastleigh Depot, EWS Class 60 No.60049 leads 60024 up to Eastleigh Yard. 60024 was to be returned to Toton as part of the Class 60 overhaul program, while 60049 will become the new Eastleigh 'Super Shunter'.
EWS liveried Class 66 No. 66167 passes Eastleigh with the 6M48 10:34 Southampton Eastern Docks to Halewood emtpy cartics.
26th October 2012, Freightliner Intermodal Class 66 No.66536 hauls the 4O14 07:00 Birch Coppie to Southampton Maritime through Eastleigh.
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26th October 2012, pausing at the northbound signal South West Trains Class 450 'High Capacirt Desiro' No.450558 is seen at Eastleigh.
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26th October 2012, EWS liveried Class 66 No.66100 hauls a train load of MOD containers from as the 6V38 11:00 Marchwood to Didcot Yard . The train recessed in Eastleigh Yard to collect empty TTA tanks before continuing forward to Didcot.
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26th October 2012, two EWS Class 66's formed the 6O41 10:20 Westbury to Eastleigh Yard, No's 126 & 093 approach Eastleigh with a Colas Rail Crane in tow.
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26th October 2012, EWS liveried Class 66 No. 66145 passes Eastleigh hauling the 4O53 04:33 Wakefield Europorte to Southampton Western Docks
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26th October 2012, One of the frequent Class 158's No.158886 working the Romsey - Salisbury shuttles passes Easteliegh.
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26th October 2012, having departed earlier in the morning EWS liveried Class 66 No.66154 returns from Marchwood having dropped containers at the MOD depot.
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26th October 2012, Freightliner Class 66 No.66543 provides a view of the recently refurbished Eastleigh Station and newly constructed Travelodge while working the 4M61 12:59 Southampton Maritime to Trafford Park
26th October 2012, a view of the busy North Yard at Eastleigh.
26th October 2012, Network Rail MPV No's DR98974 and DR99924 arrive into Eastleigh from the works before heading off on a Rail Heat Treatment run.
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26th October 2012, South West Trains Class 444 'Desiro' No.444003 departs from Eastleigh for Poole
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26th October 2012, a filthy Freightliner Class 66 No.66566 departs from Eastleigh hauling the 4O49 09:23 Basford Hall to Southampton Maritime.
26th October 2012, DRS Class 37's often provide traction for Network Rail test trains, here DRS Class 37's No's 37038 & 37606 depart Eastleigh with the 1Q14 13:45 Eastleigh Yard to Derby RTC via Salisbury / Yeovil Junction / Romsey / Basingstoke / Oxford
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26th October 2012, South West Trains Class 444 No.444006 and Network Rail Class 57/3 No.57301 provided a colourful combination at Eastleigh.
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26th October 2012, Freighliner Class 70 No.70020 pauses for a crew change at Eastleigh with the 4O27 05:40 Garston to Southampton Maritime
26th October 2012, View of the internal refurbishment to the station footbridge at Eastleigh. A brilliant job!!