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Taunton Trains would like to welcome another well known local photographer onto the website. Mr Alan Randle has provided us with a multitude of Class 47 images for us to use in our Class 47 Archive Gallery and countless other sections of the website. On the 29th March 1995 47972 in Technical Services livery passed through Creech St Michael with a test train (probably heading for Derby). The locomotive was the only member of the Class to receive this unique livery but sadly now resides at Carnforth where it's days are very much numbered! (Photo: Alan Randle) |
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Taken from a little known vantage point near Norton Fitzwarren 66194 is pictured heading the 6C51 12:25 Westbury - Meldon empties South. The train of Network Rail 'Falcons' will be loaded with stone from Meldon Quarry before returning with the loaded portion to Westbury passing Taunton under the cover of darkness. (Photo: Adam Hiscock) |
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47375 from Advenza Freight became the first locomotive of 2009 to use Platform 1 at Taunton. The loco arrived light engine from Gloucester on the 13th. It's due to work light engine to Meldon onthe 15th to collect 73103 31415 and 47716 from the former Dartmoor Railway.47375 is seen stabled in Platform 1 on the 13th. (Photo: Brian Garrett) |
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The 12th January saw another of the Network Rail Test Trains which visit the South West from time to time pause at Taunton. 31106 still carries it's former Fragonset livery and is pictured at Taunton in Platform 3 while working the 4Z08 1217 Derby RTC to Exeter Riverside test train. The train will return on Wednesday 14th January with the DBSO Driving Trailer leading North to Derby. (Photo: Steve Yarde) |
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Taunton Station can often appear very busy during daylight hours, this image captured on the 5th January shows a Northbound Cross Country HST service in Platform 5, a teminating Firstgroup service waiting to return to London Paddington from Taunton in Platform 3, and a Plymouth bound service waiting to depart Platform 2. (Photo: Cameron Walker) |
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Steam Locomotives on the M5 don't often feature on Taunton Trains, but 3 have been seen this week alone in the Taunton area. Small Prairie 5542 heading South, Large Prairie 4160 heading North then East to Illford for tyre turning, and this example 30585 a Beattie Well tank which is pictured passing Creech St Michael heading North on the M5 on January 9th 2009. (Photo: Mike Rowland) |
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On just the 6th Day of 2009 we bring you a most recent photograph location which as been returned to it's former glory. 66194 is pictured at Beam Bridge passing under the A38 road bridge with the 6C51 12:25 Westbury - Meldon empties for loading at the Dartmoor Quarry. This stunning location has recently had a visit from Network Rail's saw doctors, and looks much more open for their work! (Photo: Steve Yarde) |
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Slightly 'off region' 43295 from National Express East Coast went for a spin to Plymouth and back from Leeds operating a Cross Country service!43295 is pictured at Taunton on January 4th 2009 ready to depart North with the 1E63 15:21 from Plymouth having already worked South during the morning. (Photo: Steve Yarde) |
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The 3rd January saw a special charter operate between Plymouth and Finsbury Park to transport Plymouth Argyle fans to a 3 -1 defeat away against the mighty Arsenal.67019 and Royal 67005 were turned out for the job, with a mixed rake of Ex Virgin Trains and Anglia Mk2 coaches. In splendid Winter lighting the train passes at speed through Oath on the Somerset Levels heading East for London. (Photo: Cameron Walker) |
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January 2nd saw the start of the Firstgroup Class 67 loco hauled diagrams between Taunton and Cardiff after the Christmas and New Year Breaks. Having just worked South ECS from Weston Super Mare, 67028 is pictured at Banklands retunring North with the 2U14 11:02 Taunton - Cardiff diagram, with 67017 trailing on the rear. (Photo: Brian Garrett) |
