** Not seen by all the party. *Assumed. All are Standard (4ft 8.5”) Gauge, unless specified otherwise.

Thursday 28th March 2013

Bristol Temple Meads (pick up)**

Diesel: 43126/161. DMU: 150131/234/246/927. Carriages: HST: 40116, 42508.

Friday 29^th March 2013.

Eastriggs & Gretna Heritage Group, Devils Porridge Exhibition, Eastriggs (visit) :

Preserved Loco ; AB 1550/1917 – (“SIR JAMES”) Pvd. Narrow Gauge Wagon ; 127.

Ministry of Defence, Defence Munitions, Eastriggs :

There was no admission to this site (it was all closed) and the party could not see anything from the entrance gate.

The Garden of Cosmic Speculation, Holywood (visit) :

DMU’s ; 156500/509 (Passing). Preserved Loco ; RH 304471/1951*.

Thanks to Charles Jencks for granting us permission and to Alistair Clark for arranging and hosting our visit.

Kirkconnel (seen passing from minibus) :

Mainline Loco ; 66107.

Wabtec Rail Scotland (view) :

Industrial Loco ; AB 482/1963 (Parked at rear of building).

Brodie Engineering Ltd, Kilmarnock (view) :

Industrial Loco ;  YE 2676*/1959 – “TINY II”(Shunting in the yard).

DMU ; 153316. Unidentified driving car from set 380104.

Passing: DMU; 156495.

Barclay House, Kilmarnock (view) :

Preserved Loco ; AB 2086/1940 - "DRAKE" Pvd (Viewed through the window).

UPM Caledonian Paper Mill, Shewalton (visit) :

Industrial Locos ; HE 9092/1988, RR 10217/1965 (reb HE 9371/2006) – “CHRISTIAN”.

Thanks to Liz Barrie for arranging and Martin Smith for hosting our visit.

Lithgows Ltd, Netherton (visit) :

Industrial 2ft Gauge Locos ; MR 2097/1922, MR 2171/1922, No.2 - MR 8700/1941 (All OOU).

Stock: Dog wagon, gun wagon, wagon with seating, wagon with seating, 2 plank open.

Thanks to Christine McDonald for arranging & hosting our visit.

Barrhead, East Renfrewshire at grid ref: NS 515610 approx.

Wagon: A brown body only box van with vent and corrugated ends was viewed from the bus.

E.G.Steele & Co Ltd, Hamilton (visit) :

Industrial Locos ; NNM 75511/1979, NNM 81504/1983, NNM 83503/1984. Wagons ; 11237, 51409, 51648, 51949, 54857, 56951, 92736, 706094432-3, 707397128-3, 804733066-1, 804733052-1, 21/80 4470 266-6.

Note ; NNM 81504 had just recently returned from Rio Tinto Alcan, Northumberland.

Thanks to David Steele for arranging and to the Staff (who kindly stayed on and waited for us to arrive) and hosted our visit.

William Sinclair Horticulture Ltd, Ryeflat Moss (visit) :

Industrial 2ft Gauge Locos ; T9 & T4 - AK 28/1989 working, L1 - AK 47/1994 – “SANDRA”, T11- MR 21505/1955 – “ELOUISE”  working,  L3 - MR 22128/1961 – “Sylvia”  working.

High-sided open Peat Wagons; 5, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15 plus another 4 UID.

William Sinclair Horticulture Ltd, Springfield Moss & Workshops (visit) :

Industrial 2ft Gauge Locos ; AB 560/1971 – “Dolly”, RH 462365/1960 – “Doris” (Both OOU), L5 & T10 - MR 21520/1955 (Dsm). Industrial 2ft 6” Gauge Loco ; Byers/1998 – “Christine” (OOU).

Note ; Christine includes the frame of MR 115U094/1970.

William Sinclair Horticulture Ltd, Auchencorth Moss (visit) :

Industrial 2ft Gauge Loco ; L2 & 05/580 - AK 19/1985 – “Jeffrey” (OOU). High-sided open Peat Wagons (Red); 2, 3, 4, 6, 11, 18 plus another 1 UID. Open wagons (Grey); 2, 5, 8 plus another 3 UID.

The party were informed that the following Industrial 2ft 6” Gauge Locos were locked in a 40ft container at Cladence Moss, and were not viewable ;

AB 556/1970 – “OLD NICK”, AK 18/1985 & Byers/1998 – “RACHEL”.

Thanks to Jim Fleming for arranging our visits and to Jeff (Ryeflat) and Michael (Springfield & Auchencorth) for hosting our visits.

Valley International Park, Carluke  (Part visit) :

Preserved 600mm Gauge Locos ; 1863 - Chance 64-5031-24*/1964 (viewed in shed through window), No. 1- RH 243392/1946 (OOU). Carriages; 3 carriages noted (viewed in shed through window). Wagon: An un-numbered drop-sided open.

Junction of A72/B7086, Hazelbank  (visit) :

Wickham Trolley ; 68000 (DB965132) - Wkm 7844/1957 (Grounded body only).

AB2000, Cambuslang  (view) :

Road/Rail Trailers ; CRT 13 = 010462-8 Chieftain RT11998B [Note OTP site has this listed as CRT15], CRT14 = 010461-0 Chieftain RT11998A, CRT17 = 010463-6 Chieftain RT11998D.

Polmadie Depot, Glasgow (viewed whilst passing in the minibus) :

Mainline Loco ; 57309 "Pride of Crewe".

Corkerhill Station :

EMU ; 380013.

Corkerhill Depot (view) :

DMU’s ; 156434/492/514, 185148.

Glasgow Central Station :

Mainline Locos ; 90018/020 – “Collingwood”. DMU’s ; 156435/436**/446/449**/456/467/477**/478**/500/503**/505. EMU’s ; 314201**/203**/207**/208/210**/211**/212**/213**/214**/216 380001**/002**/004**/006/007/009**/013/014**/015/017/019/021**/105/108**/109/111**/114/115. Pendolino’s ; 390137 – “VIRGIN DIFFERENCE”/148 – “VIRGIN HARRIER”. Sleeper Train Coaches ; 6702/9800/10551/10553/10617/10675/10699/10714.

Saturday 30^th March 2013.

Townhead Stabling Point, Ayr  (view) :

EMU’s ; 380004/111.

Ayrshire Railway Preservation Group, Scottish Industrial Heritage Cente, Dunaskin Heritage Centre, Waterside (visit) :

Preserved Locos ; No.1 - AB 347/1941, AB 399/1956, AB 1116/1910 – No. 16 - “DALMELLINGTON IRON COY LTD”, No.8 - AB 1296/1912 (frame & wheels only), AB 1614/1918, AB 1952/1928, AB 2244/1947 – “N.C.B. AYRSHIRE AREA No.10”, AB 2260/1949 – “N.C.B. FIFE AREA No.23”, AB 2358/1954, AB 2368/1955, Donelli 163/1979, HE 3132/1944, JF 22888/1939, NBQ 27644/1959, Yard No. BE1116 - RH 224352/1943, M/C324 - RH 284839/1950, RH 417890/1959, RH 421697/1959, S 10012/1959, DX68002 & DB965330 - Wkm 10180/1968. Preserved 3ft Gauge Loco ; HE 8816/1981 – “N.C.B. KILLOCH”. Preserved 2ft 6” Gauge Locos ; 3 - BV 307/1968, 43 - BV 701/1974, 7329 - HE 7329/1973, RH 183749/1937 Dsm, RH 210959/1941, RH 422569/1959. Preserved Coaches ; LMS Inspection Saloon DM45020/1944. LMS Luggage & Parcels Van M37882/1935. On Track Plant ; UI Hand Crane (Dsm) , Grafton Crane 2485, Smith Crane 10202. Wagons ; LMS Brake Vans : M296676/M730403/M731299. BR Wagons : B766042(Internal User 099003)/B769826(Internal User 099006)/B770099/B773033/B773047/B773048/B778493(Internal User 099002)/B887126/B940661/354456. International Registered Wagons : 23/70 7392 401-9, 23/70 7392 405-0. Private Owner Wagons : 14/26/MoS32/113 underframe only/788/1641/1657/1767/4604 /7918/7946. Unidentified Wagons : 1 x Gunpowder Van, 1 x NER Covered Van, 2 x Coal Hoppers (ex Great Central Railway Loughborough), 3 x 7 Plank Open Wagons (including one branded SJ Moreland Gloucester), 1 x Brake Van, 3 x 4 wheel Flat Wagons, 1 x Box Van (Grounded Body). Various Narrow Gauge Wagons ; 2/8/15/19/25/37/K70/75/150/210/225/L233/287/290/308/507/540/563. Un-numbered: Ambulance Wagon, 2 plank open, 4 x 3 plank opens, 6 x flat wagons, 2 x skip frames.  

The party were unable to gain access to a 40ft container which had not been opened for many years (although the volunteers did try rigoriously to open it) where the following Preserved 2ft 6” Gauge Locos were kept : AB 561/1971, RH 211681.

Thanks to Archie for arranging and hosting our visit.

Ayrshire Railway Preservation Group, Dalmellington, Minnivey Colliery Site (visit) :

Preserved Loco ; AB 366/1943 (Dsm – Only cab and part of frame remains). On Track Plant ; Booth Crane 5893. Wagon ; UI BR Plywood Shocvan (grounded frame only).

QTS Group, Drumclog (viewed from a distance) :

Road/Rail Trailer ; RWW 07 - Chieftain INR0001/2001.

George Allan Park Miniature Railway, Strathaven [7.25” gauge] (visit) :

Steam Locos ; 1949 “MARGARET” – 2-6-0 Scott/Hamilton/1947 working, “EVA” – 0-4-0ST C.Taylor/c1989, 9 - “AGNES ELDER” – 0-4-0ST Ken Johnstone/2011. Petrol Loco ; “ABBERTON” – 4wPH Pfeifferbahn/1992 in service. Battery-Electric Loco ; Class 08 Style Loco  Compass House/2002. Carriages; 1, 2 in service, 3, 4, 5 in service, 6.

The party were informed that a Black 5 Loco was under construction in a workshop at the other end of the town.

Thanks to the Chairman & Members of the Strathaven Model Society Ltd for hosting our visit.

Trac Engineering Ltd, Eurocentral, Holytown (visit) :

Road/Rail Vehicles ; SV081 – AU 56 ETL – 979001-3 (LH Bremach Xtreme 60 Personnel Carrier), SV086 – L556 SDM – 979083-1 (Unimog 177163/1993), SV088 – H181 VRR – 977015-5 (Mercedes Benz 1617 Modular), SV089 – 943013-1 (Thwaites Wood Chipper 10-91446), SV110 – V551 KEO – 949001-0 (Unimog 193296/1999), SV116 – FY 52 YCW – 976033-9 (Aquarius Land Rover 130 CCTV Survey Vehicle). Small Plant ; SV138 – 909264-2 (Geismar EGO4 ST/09/04C), SV140 – 909304-6 (Geismar EGO4 ST/06/02C), SV 142 – 909305-3 (Geismar EGO4 ST/06/03C), T113892 – 909157-8 (Geismar EGO4 ST/03/36). Road/Rail Trailers ; SV024 – 041003-3 (RW 10528), 041004-1 (RW 10548). Other Small Plant etc ; Permaquip Long Rail Trailer System – 975123-4, SV142 - ST/06/03T (Geismar EGO4 Trailer), T114241 – 011249-8 (Geismar EGO4 Trailer ST/03/42SB), 011481-7 (Geismar EGO4 Trailer ST/09/04T), ST/06/02T (Geismar EGO4 Trailer), 043003-1 (Permaquip Trailer), CC0010-71085 (Permaquip Trailer), SV065 – 000116-2 (Outreach Ballast Brush).

Thanks to John Guzik for arranging and hosting our visit.

975123-4 would appear to be a demonstartion number as the trailer was unpowered and the check digit is incorrect.

Summerlee – The Museum of Scottish Industrial Life, Coatbridge (visit) :

EMU’s ; 318215/334020/022/027**/030/031**/038/039 (passing). Preserved Locos ; AB 472/1961 (reb AB/1966), BTH 4wWE/1908(frame and cab front only), No.11 – GH/1898 – “GIBB & HOGG LTD. ENGINEERS AIRDRIE”, NCB No.9 - HC 895/1909, S 9628/1957 – “ROBIN”. Preserved EMU Cars ; 977845 - Cravens 62174/1967,  977844 - Cravens 76433/1966. Preserved 3ft 6” Gauge Loco ; 4112 - BP7827-NBH 27770/1957 - ("Springbok"). Preserved Tram Cars ; Dusseldorf 392/1951 in service, Glasgow Paisley 1017/1904, Glasgow Corporation 1245/1939, Lanarkshire 53/1908 in service. Steam Cranes ; UI Marshall, Fleming & Jack 4wheel/1900, UI Marshall Fleming 4wheel/1944. Wagons ; BSC 628/PTSO 430/UI LSWR 4 wheel Open Wagon. Narrow gauge Wagons - All un-numbered and pvd; 2 plank open, 1 plank side tipper, 2 plank end tipper.

Coatbridge Central Station ** :

DMU ; 158714. DEMU’s ; 221110 – “JAMES COOK”/114.

Riverside Museum, Glasgow (viewed through windows) :

Preserved Locos ; Cowlairs No.256/1913 – “GLEN DOUGLAS”, N 3553/1886, No.9 - NBH 21521/1917, 103 - SS 4022/1894. Preserved 3ft 6” Gauge Loco ; 3007 - NBQ 25546/1945. Preserved Tram Cars ; Glasgow Corporation 543/1894(horse-drawn), Glasgow Corporation 672/1898, Glasgow Corporation1088/1924, Glasgow Corporation 1089/1926, Glasgow Corporation 1392/1952. Battery-Electric Fairground Ride 500mm Loco ; SBF Italy/xxxx – “MISSISSIPPI TRAIN”(steam outline). EMU’s ; 318250**/263**/334027** (passing).

At this point some of the party left the main group here are their sightings ;

Partick Station ** :

EMU’s ; 318262/334008/009.

Glasgow Central ** :

DMU’s ; 156436/499/511/158718. DEMU’s ; 221105/135. EMU’s ; 314201/203/207/208/212/380001/006/007/008/010/012/013/014/015/016/017/018/019/020/022/102/105/106/109/110/112/113/114.

Back to sightings from the main group.

Quattro Plant, Airdrie Depot **(view) :

Road/Rail Vehicles ; 266 – 942036-3 (Genie Z-60/34 Accessrailer 8276), 413 – 940352-6 (Komatsu PW150 Superailer K35112), 476 – 940742-8 (O&K MH5S Superailer 315581), 477 – 940108-2 (Terex Gigarailer 168M301658), 478 – 940109-0 (Terex Gigarailer 168M301653), 553 – 914058-1 (Komatsu D41P Bulldozer B30084). Road/Rail Trailers ; 566 – 010216-8 (Rexquote 1621/2002), 622 – 010267-1 (Chieftain RT1046/2006), 634 - Chieftain RT00639/2002. Other Small Plant ; RBB007 (Ballast Brush).

TXM Plant, Salsburgh Depot ** (view) :

Road/Rail Vehicles ; 3740 – 940223-9 (Case 988P Superailer CGG0232156), 4009 – 940187-6 (Case 988P Superailer CGG0232246), 5431 – 914034-2 (Komatsu PC138 Crawlerailer 5318), 6528 – 911018-8 (Komatsu PC110 Crawlerailer 5010479), 6538 – 940038-1 (Terex Superailer 168M301642), 6682 – 942046-2 (Genie Z-60/34 300 Accessrailer 8801), 6875 – 940655-2 (Liebherr A900 CZW 47373), 6876 – 940656-0 (Liebherr A900 CZW 47374), 6913 – 940686-7 (Liebherr A900 CZW 48278), 6914 – 940687-5 (Liebherr A900 CZW 48279). Road/Rail Trailers ; RT134 (Philmor 2113/2001), RT136 (Philmor 2115/2001), RT172 (Philmor 2205/2003), RT177 (Chieftain RT12087B), RT211 (Chieftain RT15848A), RT217 (Philmor 2282), RT243 (Philmor 2028/1999) plus 5 x Unidentified. 

No other details obtained on these trailers (RT134 seen & identified previously by certain members of the party). It was thought that one of the unidentified trailers was RT189, however it would appear that there is no trailer of that number in the fleet.

Glasgow Central ** :

DMU’s ; 156432/439/446/477/495/158718. DEMU ; 220008. EMU’s ; 314201/203/207/208/212/213 380005/008/010/012/014/018/021/109/110/112.

Also Red decided that he was going to spend the Saturday in and around Glasgow rather than with the main party (which was an option open to all members on the trip), the group met up with him in the evening – here are his sightings for the day (all are **).

Partick Station :

EMU’s ; 318250/251/253/254/255/256/259/260/262/263/264/265/267/270 320302/305/306/308/310/311/312/313/314/315/317/318 334002/003/004/006/008/009/010/011/012/014/016/017/020/022/023/025/027/031/035/038/039/040.

Yoker Depot :

EMU’s ; 318252/257/258 320303/320/321/322 334005/028.

Glasgow Queen Street Station (visited 4 different times during the day) :

DMU’s ; 156447/485/158705/723/736/739/786 170394/407/410/412/413/416/422/428/433/434/455/456/458.

Glasgow Central Station (visited 3 different times during the day) :

DMU’s ; 156508. EMU’s ; 380017/105/106/114. Pendolino ; 390135.

Glasgow Shields Road Depot :

DMU’s ; 156412/442/456. EMU’s ; 314212/334013/015 380003.

Corkerhill Depot :

DMU ; 156434. EMU’s ; 314215/206.

Sunday 31^st March 2013.

SES Rail, Cumbernauld (view) :

Road/Rail Vehicles ; W101 – 940731-1 (Liebherr A900 53559), WL102 – 970073-1 (Atlas 1604ZW 168Z302149), WL103 – 970074-9 (Atlas 1604ZW 168Z302150), WL105 – 970076-4 (Atlas 1604ZW 168Z302152), WL106 – 970077-2 (Atlas 1604ZW 168Z302153), WL107 – 940078-0 (Atlas 1604ZW 168Z302154). Road/Rail Trailers ; T102 – 010634-2 (Chieftain RT1110), T103 – 010635-9 (Chieftain RT1111), T104 – 010636-7 (Chieftain RT1112), T105 (010637-5, Chieftain RT1113), T107 – 010639-1 (Chieftain RT1115), T110 – 010642-5 (Chieftain RT1118). Other Small Plant ; B101 (Ballast Brush).

Tailabout Farm, Near Cupar (view from bus):

Two body only wagons were noted out of the three there from a distant road.

A Farm near the entrance to Criagtoun Country Park (view from bus).

A green body only van was noted next to a large metal building.

Friends of Craigtoun Country Park Railway, St Andrews (visit) :

Preserved 1ft 3” Gauge Loco ; 278 - SL R8/1976 [steam outline]. 1ft 3” Gauge Coaches ; 1 x UI open, 1 x UI Closed.

Thanks to Kyffin Roberts for arranging and hosting our visit. Sadly the party could not partake in a ride due to the locomotive having a flat battery.

A Farm near Blackwalls on an unclassified road (view from bus):

Six body only (LNER?) vans were noted.

Kingdom of Fife Preservation Society, Leven (visit) :

Preserved Locos ; No.10 - AB 1890/1926 – “LOCHGELLY”, No.17 - AB 2292/1951 (frame & wheels only), 400 - NBQ 27421/1955 – “ROYAL AIR FORCE”/”RIVER EDEN” in service, NBQ 27591/1957 – “N.C.B. SCOTTISH NORTH AREA No.10”, RH 313390/1952, RH 421415/1958 – (“NORTH BRITISH”), RH 431764/1960 – “SCOTTISH POWER”/”THE GARVIE FLYER”, RH 449753/1961 – (“LARGO LAW”). Preserved Coaches ; GNSR 6/Six wheel brake (Grounded Body), BR 4223/1956, BR 14010/1959. Wagons ; Pre-Nationalisation Wagons : NBR 21117/1901, UI MR Box Van (Grounded Body). BR Wagons : B28xxx/B592561/987132/993875 in service, UI BR Planked Van (Grounded Body), UI BR Planked Van (Grounded frame only). Private Owner Wagons : TR1/TR2/522/1185/4550/5085/5263/7926/7948/47112 plus 1 x UI 7plank open wagon.

Thanks to Pete Westwater for arranging and hosting our visit. Some members of the party enjoyed a brake van ride along the short length of line and back hauled by NBQ 27421.

Lochore Meadows Country Park, Lochore (visit) :

Preserved Loco ; AB 2259/1949 Pvd.

Shed 47 Railway Restoration Group, Vintage Bus Museum, Lathalmond (visit) :

Preserved Locos ; AB 1996/1934 – “THE FIFE COAL COMPANY LTD No.29”[Ex-16EL Page 257], No 17 - AB 2296/1950 (frames & wheels only), HE 9045/1980 (reb YEC L135/1994), HE 9046/1980, JF 4210140/1958 – “TEXACO”. Small Plant ; A315885 (Geismar EGO4 ST/02/02), UI Geismar EGO 4 Trailer. Preserved Tram Car ; Edinburgh Street Tramways 23/1885 (horse drawn). Wagons ; BR Wagons : B953544 in service, 47930(Army ID). Private Owner Wagons : NS161, P4500-222. Thanks to Norrie Briggs for arranging and along with Grant Robertson for co-hosting our visit. The party enjoyed several brake van rides up and down the track hauled by HE 9045.

The party also inspected a "Locopulser Shunting Machine" built by EG Steele 602L AMD 1285 which is a diesel powered road tyred hand operated device for shunting wagons. Tram car 23 is in the main bus museum.

Babcock Marine, Rosyth :

The party were denied access to the area of the site where the locos are kept, and nothing could be seen from the outside perimeter area.

Almond Valley Heritage Centre Railway, Livingston (visit) :

Preserved 2ft 6” Gauge Locos ; AB 557/1970 in service, BD 3752/1980, BLW 20587/1902 – ‘OAKBANK No.2’, 20 - BV 612/1972, 38 - BV 698/1974, 42 - BV 700/1974, 7A - BV 1143/1976 – “TAM”, GB 1698/1940, Yard No.B10 - HE 2270/1940, HE 7330/1973, SMH 40SPF522/1981. 2ft 6” Gauge Coaches ; “FIFI”, “EFFIE”, “GIGI” all in service. Preserved Wagon ;  50 - Oakbank Oil Co 202 (Internal User 041181)[plinthed by car park]. Narrow Gauge Wagons ; 85/387 plus the following UI NG wagons ; 1 x ammunition van, 2 x tank wagons, 1 x 3 plank open wagon, 1 x flat wagon, 1 x flat top wagon, 1 x Hudson Brake van, 1 x underframe.

Thanks to Elaine for arranging and to David for hosting our visit. The party enjoyed a ride behind AB 557.

Polkemmet Country Park, Whitburn (visit) :

Preserved Loco ; No.8 - AB 1175/1909 – ‘DARDANELLES’ Pvd.

Euro Environmental Contracts, Bathgate (visit) :

Road/Rail Vehicle ; BN 52 ETZ – 919049-5 (Volvo FL6E 18tonne Tanker & Jetter).

Thanks to the member of staff for hosting our visit and for driving the lorry out into the open yard for photography purposes.

Uphill (view from bus):

EMU ; 334024.

Haymarket Station ** :

DMU’s ; 158735/868/170412/416/431. EMU ; 334031.

Edinburgh Waverley ** :

Mainline Locos ; 90021/91112/119/124. DMU’s ; 156509/158727/740/170395/402/428/433 – “INVESTOR IN  PEOPLE”/434/453/478. EMU’s ; 380101/103/106. Mk4 Coaching Stock ; 10306/11285/286/298/313/315/413/415/12207/226/307/309/409/414/415/417/430/442/515. DVT’s ; 82213/214/217.

Haymarket Station** :

DMU’s ; 158789/170412. DEMU ; 220030.

Monday April 1^st 2013.

Haymarket Staion **  (observations made by Chris Weeks[+] & Roy Morris, during an hour or so period before breakfast) :

Mainline Locos ; 90036/91112. DMU’s ; 156431/437/511/158712/725/789+/868/869/170394/401/403+/405 – “Riverside Museum”/407/410/411/412/419/421/422/424/425/427/431/450/459/471/475/185133/135. DEMU’s ; 220019/025/221124. EMU’s ; 334002/005/008/012/014/017/020/021+/026/032/038+/039+. DVT ; 82213.

City of Edinburgh Trams, Gogar Depot (view) :

Trams ; 251/253/256/257/258/259/260/262/263/264/265/266/267/268/269/270/271/273/274/275/276. Road/Rail Vehicle ; SN 12 DWG - Unimog 224283/10 plus trailer. Small Plant ; PL057 (Platform Lift).

Vogrie Park Miniature Railway, Dalkeith [7.25” Gauge] :

Despite being informed that the railway would be operating, at the time of the visit, nothing could be seen as it had not started running yet due to the party getting there too early.

East Links Family Park, Beltonford (visit) :

Preserved 2ft Gauge Locos ; No.49 - AK 49/1994 – “Sandy”, Bg 3014/1938 (reb BES/1993)[steam outline] – “THE EXPRESS” in service. 2ft Gauge Coaches ; 4 x UI covered, all in service.

Thanks to Tara Paxton for arranging and to Drew & Freddie for hosting our visit. The party enjoyed a ride behind Bg3014.

Fields next to East Links Family Park (view from train):

A body only wagon with centre door(s) and a vent was visible approximately 2 fields away.

East Coast Main Line near Dunglas (viewed from minibus) :

Mainline Loco ; 91120. DVT ; 82216.

Waverley Route Heritage Association, Whitrope Summit (visit) :

Preserved Locos ; JF 4240015/1962 - "Hartlepool Power Station", RH 411319/1958 – “ARMY 110”. Preserved Railbus ; Leyland/Derby C&W RB004/1984 [Ex-16EL Page 58] in service. Preserved Coaches ; 1215/9400/9538. Preserved EMU Car ; 69316. Small Plant ; Bance UTC 2SBAC/098/00 (Ultrasonic Bance Cart)[Ex-16EL Page 165]. Accompanying 4wl Trailer; 37674. Wagons ; LMS 419057 (5 Plank Open), LNER 155090 (Grounded Body), UI Saxa Salt Van (Grounded Body).

Thanks to Alastair Connell for arranging and to the Staff for hosting our visit. A special thank-you to Dave Shell for travelling up from Newcastle especially for our party in order to drive the Railbus that we travelled in along the short length and back again.

G.Mann, Saughtree Station (visit) :

Preserved Loco ; 275882 - RH 275882/1949 – “MEG OF SAUGHTREE”. BR Wagons ; B740080/B740084/B950001 – “LES PROTHERO”.

Lariston Farm, Lanston (view from bus):

A grey body only wagon with centre door(s) and a vent at the end was noted.

B6357 outside of Newcastle heading towards Carlisle (view from bus):

A body only van was noted to the left hand side of the road.

A farm near Junction 41 M6 southbound (view from bus):

2 body only vans were noted.

Tata Steel Europe, Shapfell Limestone Quarry, Shap, Penrith (view from bus):

An unidentified industrial diesel locomotive was viewed.

West Coast Main Line, Near Tebay (viewed from Minibus) :

Mainline Loco ; 66952.

Bristol Parkway (drop off)**:

43181.