#WednesdayWestern 0Z52 departs Cheltenham Spa 22.7.25. D1015 towing 46045 and D821.

GWSR: PAIRINGS You can't beat a nice pair. Looking forward to some interesting pairings at the forthcoming GWSR gala. There should be some very interesting double heading over the weekend for fans of large and small Sulzers.

Just a reminder that the #85ForPat campaign fundraising for Dementia UK is still in full swing, please check out and share my JustGiving page & donate if you’re able, If currently not able then please still share as also helpful. Thank you! #JustGiving justgiving.com/page/85forpat?…

769549 769535 5Q03 Leicester LIP to London Euston through Narborough 23.7.25

#TractorThursday 37097 approaches Trent South Junction with Doncaster - Mountsorrel Sidings empties 31.10.95

31106 31554 arrive at Croft Quarry with empty ZFVs 3.11.95 #ThirtyOnesOnThursday

They’re breeding!! Playing spot the STOP!!

🎤 𝙑𝙄𝘿𝙀𝙊 𝙄𝙉𝙏𝙀𝙍𝙑𝙄𝙀𝙒 Team manager Stewart Dickson speaks of his delight as his team performs strongly to win in South Yorkshire this evening. 🦁 #LionsRoar | #SHELEI

#FortySevenFriday #FreightFriday 47550 heads south and about to cross Trent South Jnc 31.10.95

47359 runs towards Trent South Junction with ten empty Dogfish 31.20.95 #FortySevenFriday

40154 at the wash plant at Healey Mills, September 1978 #FortiesOnFriday 📸 Paul Corrie

So what has happened to all this money @DarrenGrimes_? How long does an emergency appeal last in your opinion? Now that you're responsible for the £1.4 billion Durham Council budget, I'm sure you'll be a stickler for accountability in money matters? Perhaps DOGE can help? 6/6

#SteamSaturday 71000 Duke of Gloucester at Carlisle after a Shap Time Trial from Crewe 2.10.95 And notebook scribblings. Duchess of Hamilton & Sir Nigel Gresley also had a run on other days. Does this record still stand?

#SteamSaturday 71000 Duke of Gloucester has a drink at Garsdale 2.10.95 Working Carlisle - Blackburn .

Big up to all the #BlackCab drivers of London who have done “the knowledge”. We appreciate you 😊👊🏼❤️

Okay here we go! The Very large Unique Original East Midlands Railway (EMR) Miles mock up Only one in existence & now your chance to own it! #85ForPat For Dementia UK ebay.us/m/mnziAs #eBay via eBay UK Collection at The Greatest Gathering possible as I’m in Derby each day with Dementia UK

#SignalBoxSunday 156414 passes Croft with a Coventry - Leicester service 3.11.95

#ShunterSunday Rolls Royce 0-6-0 at Croft Quarry Sidings 3.11.95

𝙍𝘼𝘾𝙀𝘿𝘼𝙔! 🏁 🦁 Leicester Lion Cubs 🆚 Monarchs Academy 👑🔵 🏟 Hydroscand Arena, Beaumont Park ⏱ 3pm start 🏆 National Development League

When your supporters go above and beyond…. 😍