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58050 heads a line up of 3 58s. 58032 58026 58013 & 58002 58013 58037 58037 Line up headed by 58037 58050, now en-route to Spain... Seco & TSO 58034 58037 58007 58013 58009 Old Oak: 58045 Old Oak: 58048 58027 & 58015 in the new Continental Rail livery 58050 in the new Continental Rail livery 58004 58006 Seco machine 58013 & 58037 58013 & 58037

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]]> Mon Oct 27 2008 "All Good Things" and "The Blaze Of Glory" tours http://C58LG.fotopic.net/c1535202.html A pictorial review of the two tours ran by Mercia Charters over the weekend of 21/22 June. Both days featured 5811 and 1254 with 203.1 appearing on the Amersfoort Pon leg on the Saturday. The routing was as follows: ALL GOOD THINGS: Sat 21 June 2008: ----------------------------------------------- 1254: Rotterdam CS - Utrecht (rev) 5811: Utrecht - Amersfoort 203.1: Amersfoort - Amersfoort Pon (RR) - Amersfoort 1254: Amersfoort - Utrecht - Arnhem (rev) 5811: Arnhem - Nijmegen - Venlo - Maastricht (RR) - Simpelveld - Sittard - Weert - Tilburg - Breda - Doordrecht - Rotterdam CS THE BLAZE OF GLORY: Sun 22 June 2008: --------------------------------------------------- 5811: Rotterdam CS - Den Haag HS - Amsterdam CS - Watergrafsmeer - Schiphol - Den Haag HS - Rotterdam CS - Dordrecht - Roosendaal - Vlissingen (rev) 1254: Vlissingen - Roosendaal - Dordrecht - Rotterdam CS Saturday 21 June 2008: A pictorial review of the two tours ran by Mercia Charters over the weekend of 21/22 June. Both days featured 5811 and 1254 with 203.1 appearing on the Amersfoort Pon leg on the Saturday. The routing was as follows: ALL GOOD THINGS: Sat 21 June 2008: ----------------------------------------------- 1254: Rotterdam CS - Utrecht (rev) 5811: Utrecht - Amersfoort 203.1: Amersfoort - Amersfoort Pon (RR) - Amersfoort 1254: Amersfoort - Utrecht - Arnhem (rev) 5811: Arnhem - Nijmegen - Venlo - Maastricht (RR) - Simpelveld - Sittard - Weert - Tilburg - Breda - Doordrecht - Rotterdam CS THE BLAZE OF GLORY: Sun 22 June 2008: --------------------------------------------------- 5811: Rotterdam CS - Den Haag HS - Amsterdam CS - Watergrafsmeer - Schiphol - Den Haag HS - Rotterdam CS - Dordrecht - Roosendaal - Vlissingen (rev) 1254: Vlissingen - Roosendaal - Dordrecht - Rotterdam CS

5811 hauls 1254 through Valkenburg on the Saturday. Photo: Maarten Otto 5811 TnT with 1254 at Rotterdam CS at the beginning of the day on the Saturday morning. 5811 TnT with 1254 at Rotterdam CS at the beginning of the day on the Saturday morning. 1254 TnT with 5811 at Rotterdam CS at the beginning of the day on the Saturday morning. 5811 starts up at Utrecht for the run to Amersfoort. Saturday. 203.1 hauls the train, complete with the 58 (which is allegedly banned on the route!) from Amersfoort to Amersfoort Pon, seen here on arrival. Saturday. 203.1 5811 at Amersfoort Pon after 203.1 has run round to the other end to haul the train back to Amersfoort. Saturday. Close-up shot of 5811 at Amersfoort Pon. Saturday. 5811 back at Amersfoort. Saturday. 5811 back at Amersfoort. Saturday. 5811 at Nijmegen for a brief photostop before heading down the diesel route to Venlo. Saturday. 5811 at Nijmegen for a brief photostop before heading down the diesel route to Venlo. Saturday. 5811 at Venlo for another photostop before heading further south to Maastricht. Saturday. 5812 also worked to Venlo in 2005 with the 5811 at Venlo. Saturday. 5811 hauling 1254 pauses on the preserved line at Simpelveld. Saturday. 5811 and 1254 at Sittard on the Saturday, pausing allowing everyone to stock up for Next photostop, Tilbury in the evening sun. Saturday. 5811 and 1254 at Tilburg. Saturday. Getting into the spirit of Holland playing Russia in the quarter finals for Euro 2008, 5811 suitable adorned with a The station staff at Tilburg getting involved and also in the spirit of the football. Saturday. Unfortunatly Holland lost 3-1 :-( 5811 and 1254 at Amsterdam Centraal on the Sunday tour whilst doing the 'circular' trip. Back at Rotterdam for another brief pause before heading down towards Vlissingen. Sunday. 5811 pauses at Middelburg whilst en-route to Vlissingen - a surprise as we were allegedly going to Sloehaven instead! 5811 at Vlissingen with the Vlissingen station. 5811 and 1254 posed side-by-side for the shots at Vlissingen.

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]]> Sat Jun 21 2008 Heljan 'OO' gauge Class 58s http://C58LG.fotopic.net/c1433893.html A look at the new Heljan Class 58 models, of which the first batch went on sale early in 2008 with allegedly more to follow... Wednesday 2 January 2008: A look at the new Heljan Class 58 models, of which the first batch went on sale early in 2008 with allegedly more to follow...

58001 in Railfreight red-stripe livery. Photo: Jim Scott. Front-end view of 58001. Photo: Jim Scott. The detailing pack included with 58001, including couplers and revised cab door guards. Photo: Jim Scott. The electronics inside 58001. Photo: Jim Scott. 58014 in Coal livery and 58001 in original Railfreight livery on display at the Heljan stand at Warley in December 2006. 58014, 58021, 58050 and 58001 on display at the Heljan stand at Warley in December 2006. 58037, also in the Railfreight livery viewed from the No.2 end. Photo: Simon Jennings A close-up view of the cab and clean-air compartment on 58037. Photo: Simon Jennings Another view of 58037. Photo: Simon Jennings. 58037 viewed from above showing the fan and exhaust silencer detail. Photo: Simon Jennings 58037 viewed from the No.1 end. Photo: Simon Jennings Close-up view of No.1 end cab on 58037 model. Photo: Simon Jennings. Heljan's computer image of 58001 in Railfreight red-stripe. (C) Heljan. Heljan's computer image of 58004 in Mainline grey. (C) Heljan. Heljan's computer image of 58014 in Trainload Coal livery. Note the INCORRECT Stewarts Lane depot plaque as opposed to the correct Toton cooling towers emblem. (C) Heljan. Heljan's computer image of 58037 in Railfreight red-stripe. (C) Heljan. Heljan's computer image of their only EWS liveried 'bone', 58047. (C) Heljan. Finally, Heljan's computer image of 58050 in Mainline blue. (C) Heljan. 58001 on Warmington's fuelling point. Photo: Jim Scott 58001 on Jim Scott's Warmington layout. Photo: Jim Scott A side-on view of the Mainline grey liveried 58004. Photo: Ricky Vallance. A side-on view of EWS 58047. Photo: Ricky Vallance

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]]> Wed Jan 2 2008 'O' gauge Class 58 http://C58LG.fotopic.net/c1432407.html Courtesy of Simon Varnam and Dave Butterworth of "Building O Gauge Online", we look at the step-by-step construction of Modern Motive Power's O gauge beast that is destined to become 58049! Monday 31 December 2007: Courtesy of Simon Varnam and Dave Butterworth of "Building O Gauge Online", we look at the step-by-step construction of Modern Motive Power's O gauge beast that is destined to become 58049!

The kit, as supplied from Modern Motive Power The brass etchings: 1 The brass etchings: 2 The brass etchings: 3 The brass etchings: 4 The whitemetal parts: 1 The whitemetal parts: 2 Constructing the frame 1 Constructing the frame 2 Constructing the frame 3 Constructing the frame 4 Constructing the frame 5 Constructing the frame 6 Constructing the frame 7 Constructing the frame 8 Very precisely constructed grab handles and solebar additions ready to fit The almost completed frame looking from one side The other side of the almost-completed frame. A close-up of the No.2 end of the main loco frame The No.1 end of the underframe More additions to the underframe construction: No.1 end And No.2 end... A view of the underframe upside-down. The spring details at one end And the springs at the other... Tabs in the metalwork ready to receive the underframe fittings One of the end bufferbeams taking shape with buffers, drawhook and other mountings. The 'real thing' - 58001's buffer beam detail for comparison The buffer beam components in kit form ready for assembly Putting the buffer beam together with help from photos All items being fitted with nothing being left off is what makes this model superb The front-end foot rest is even modelled to perfection Buffer shanks added, ready to receive the buffers themselves Instructions how to form the foot holder. First bend Bend 2 for the foot holder Final bend and the foot holder takes shape and instantly recognisable This is where the foot holder fixes to the buffer beam. The foot holder in place. A view from behind the buffer beam showing the delicate soldering Constructing the draw hook housing The drawhook housing taking shape. Fixing the drawhook housing behind the bufferbeam. Reference photo of 58001's front-end pipework. The power controller pedestal taking shape where the cab will be. The plate for the power controller and direction lever ready to be fitted. Now with power handles in place Fitting the NRN telephone stand The driver's DSD foot pedal in place Some more of the cab internal details ready for fitting The brake control pedestal

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]]> Mon Dec 31 2007 Class 58s in detail http://C58LG.fotopic.net/c1333346.html A collection of detailed photographs of the Class 58s for anyone interested, such as historians and modellers alike. Monday 1 January 2007: A collection of detailed photographs of the Class 58s for anyone interested, such as historians and modellers alike.

Rugeley Power Station nameplate in the reception area of... Rugeley Power Station! Class 58 fire extinguisher detail. Class 58 fire extinguisher detail. Fire pull handle. Class 58 fire extinguisher detail. Class 58 dimension sheet. General overview and equipment layout Dimensions and left/right hand side detail Front end details Fire bottle and fuel pump detail Cab layout Driving cab gauge layout Brake and power controller pedestals

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]]> Mon Jan 1 2007 5814 at Zwolle works and "That Which Survives" tour http://C58LG.fotopic.net/c1323202.html Saturday 7th July saw 58038 haul it’s first passenger train since the 11th of December 1994. The route taken was Rotterdam CS – Lage Zwuale (58 detached) – Moerdijk/Oosterhout branches (Dutch 6703) Lage Zwuale (58 attached) – Tilburg - ’s Hertogenbosch – Utrecht (reverse, Dutch 1251 now powering) – Arnhem – Dieren – (via VSM with Dutch 661 piloting) – Apeldoorn (1251 and 6703 now working in multiple) – Amersfoort – (then diverted on the following route due to signal failure at Utrecht) - Amsterdam avoider – Breukelen - Gouda – Rotterdam CS. This photo collection is a record of events both on the day, and in the few days leading up to it when 5814 (58038) was a Zwolle workshops having its tyres turned. Thursday 5 July 2007: Saturday 7th July saw 58038 haul it_s first passenger train since the 11th of December 1994. The route taken was Rotterdam CS _ Lage Zwuale (58 detached) _ Moerdijk/Oosterhout branches (Dutch 6703) Lage Zwuale (58 attached) _ Tilburg - _s Hertogenbosch _ Utrecht (reverse, Dutch 1251 now powering) _ Arnhem _ Dieren _ (via VSM with Dutch 661 piloting) _ Apeldoorn (1251 and 6703 now working in multiple) _ Amersfoort _ (then diverted on the following route due to signal failure at Utrecht) - Amsterdam avoider _ Breukelen - Gouda _ Rotterdam CS. This photo collection is a record of events both on the day, and in the few days leading up to it when 5814 (58038) was a Zwolle workshops having its tyres turned.

5814 in the tyre turning shed at Zwolle Works. Thu 5 July 2007 5814 in the tyre turning shed at Zwolle Works. Thu 5 July 2007 5814 in the tyre turning shed at Zwolle Works. Thu 5 July 2007 Fresh from tyre turning, 5814 was hauled out of the shed and into Zwolle yard. Friday 6 July 2007 5814 being shunted in Zwolle yard by shunter 705. Friday 6 July 2007 5814 being shunted in Zwolle yard by shunter 705. Friday 6 July 2007 5814 cab detail. 5814 cab detail. 5814 cab detail. 5814 cab detail with Dutch descriptions. 5814 cab detail. New speedo reads in Km/h 5814 cab detail. Brake pedestal. A view of Zwolle workshops from the cab of 5814. 5814 cab detail. GSM-R radio equipment. 5814 was then propelled into Zwolle main workshops. Friday 6 July 2007 5814. Zwolle Workshop. Friday 6 July 2007 5814. Zwolle Workshop. Friday 6 July 2007 5814 and 1251 at the head of 6703 hauling the tour along the Moerdijk branch. Saturday 7 July 2007 6703 after running round at Oosterhout, the second freight line we visited. Saturday 7 July 2007 5814 powering the train looking rather small in comparison to 1251 behind it! Saturday 7 July 2007 5814 and 1251 at the head of 5814 and 1251 at the head of 5814 on the rear of the train at the VSM Museum at Beekburgen. Saturday 7 July 2007 5814 on the rear of the train at the VSM Museum at Beekburgen. Saturday 7 July 2007 1251 and 6703 in multiple at Beekburgen on the VSM line. Along this line, the 6700 is powering, but being driven from the 1200! Saturday 7 July 2007 5814 at Rotterdam CS at the end of a great tour. Saturday 7 July 2007 5814 about to take the ECS from Rotterdam to the depot at the end of the tour. Saturday 7 July 2007

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]]> Thu Jul 5 2007 Las locomotoras http://C58LG.fotopic.net/c1177981.html Hola! The Class 58s in sunny Spain! Wednesday 20 December 2006: Hola! The Class 58s in sunny Spain!

58024 and 58043 at the head of a ballast train in the Bobadilla area. Photo: Mario Rodriguez 58043 in Bobadilla depot. 7th July, 2005. Photo: Mario Rodriguez 58024 and 58043 stabled on Bobadilla depot on the 30th June 2005. Photo: Mario Rodriguez 58024 hauls a rail train into Bobadilla depot on the 7th July 2005. Photo: Mario Rodriguez 58043 at Bobadill depot with the mountains forming the backdrop. 05-07-06 58043 & 58031 at Bobadilla depot. 05-07-06 4x58s near Bobadilla viaduct 05-07-06 4x58s near Bobadilla viaduct. 05-07-06. 58030 near Bobadilla Viaduct with the moon already in the sky. 05-07-06 58030 stabled near Bobadilla viaduct. 05-07-06 4x58s near Bobadilla viaduct. 05-07-06. 4x58s near Bobadilla viaduct. 05-07-06. 58043 & 58031 at Bobadilla depot with the mountains. 05-07-06 58031 & 58043 at Bobadilla depot. 06-07-06. 58031 & 58043 Bobadilla depot. 06-07-06. 4x58s working on Bobadilla viaduct. 06-07-06. 4x58s working on Bobadilla viaduct. 06-07-06. 58025 stabled near Bobadilla viaduct. 06-07-06 58030 propels onto Bobadilla depot.06-07-06. 58020 & 58025 enter Bobadilla depot 06-07-06 58025 enters Bobadilla Depot. 06-07-06 58025 enters Bobadilla Depot. 06-07-06 58025 enters Bobadilla Depot with a single wagon. 06-07-06 58025 shunts at Bobadilla Depot. 06-07-06 58025 in Bobadill depot. 06-07-06 58024 Bobadilla depot 06-07-06 58024, 58029, 58020, 58025, 58030 & 58041 at Bobadilla depot 06-07-06 58041 stabled at Bobadilla depot 06-07-06 58024 in the process of being loaded onto the ship 'Fairload' at Newport Docks in May 2004. Photo: EWS Another view of the GIF Class 58s in the process of being loaded onto the ship 'Fairload' at Newport Docks in May 2004. Photo: EWS 58041 at Eastleigh depot for the official photo-shoot on the 17th March 2003. Photo: Paul Fuller An unidentified 58 at Bobadilla, seen from the passing AVE at speed! August 2008. Photo: Derek Thompson

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]]> Wed Dec 20 2006 French Fifty Eights http://C58LG.fotopic.net/c1177979.html A general look at the Class 58s (and 56s) at work in France for TSO, Seco and of course, Fertis. Wednesday 20 December 2006: A general look at the Class 58s (and 56s) at work in France for TSO, Seco and of course, Fertis.

56078 and 58046 are hauled through Don Sainghin station (France) - the first of many type 5s to go to France for this work. 10-09-04. Photo: Julian Noble (C56G) 58040 and 58049 double head a track support train near Bulainville on the 3rd May 2005. Photo: Ian Furness Another view of 58050 near Bulainville on the 3rd May 2005. Photo: Ian Furness. 58050 near Bulainville on the 3rd May 2005. Photo: Ian Furness. 58015 working near Sommercourt on the 3rd May 2005. Photo: Ian Furness.jpg 58050 again, this time working near La Cheppe on the 3rd May 2005. Photo: Ian Furness 58034 solo at the head of a ballast near Evres on the 4th May 2005. Photo: Ian Furness 58007 works a short Seco Rail support train near Tilloy Et Bellay on the 4th May 2005. Photo: Ian Furness 58004 heads a ballast at La Cheppe on the 4th May 2005. Photo: Ian Furness Another view of 58015 working near Sommercourt on the 3rd May 2005. Photo: Ian Furness.jpg 58021 is shunted at Eastleigh on the 12th July 2005. Photo: Alan Church Quadruple headed ballast train, with 56087-58015-58046-56091 leading! 3rd July 2006. Photo: Ken Davies The 4th of July 2006 sees 58004 crossing Viaduct Moselle with a Class 56 on the rear. Photo: Ken Davies Another view of the freshly painted 58009 at Toton depot on the 31st October 2004. Freshly painted 58009 at Toton depot on the 31st October 2004. Seco Rail loco, on the cab side of 58009. 58015 and 56091 on one end of a ballast train on the link-line between Pagny depot and the LGV Est route. 3rd of July 2006. Photo: Ken Davies On the 4th of July 2006 at Bouxieres, 58015 and 56115 lead 56074 and 56038 on a Fertis Ballast. Photo: Ken Davies 58040 in the maintenance area of Pagny depot on the 2nd July 2006. Photo: Ken Davies. This view near Preny on the 3rd July 2006 sees 58046 and 56087 about to leave the LGV Est route and head to Pagny depot. Photo Ken Davies. 58046 and 56087 on the rear of an empty ballast heading into Pagny depot, alongside the existing running line. Photo: Ken Davies A line of of Class 58s at Pagny depot on the 3rd July 2006. From front-to-back, they are 58047 - 58049 - 58009 - 58027 - 58007 and 58033! Photo: Ken Davies.

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]]> Wed Dec 20 2006 'Under Construction'!!! http://C58LG.fotopic.net/c1166746.html A look at the Class 58s in their various construction stages at Doncaster Works in the 1980s... Thursday 21 December 2006: A look at the Class 58s in their various construction stages at Doncaster Works in the 1980s...

The frame and engine block of 58018. 58018 taking shape. A wider view of 58018. 58019. Photo: C58LG Collection Another Class 58 cab awaiting fitting. Photo: Derek Porter An excellent view of a Ruston RK3ACT Class 58 engine awaiting fitting. Photo: Derek Porter. Another view of the Ruston Class 58 power unit. Photo: Derek Porter 58001 starts up for the first time in late 1982 at Doncaster Works. Photo: Derek Porter 58001 almost complete. Awaiting numbering and the cover for the pipework along the solebar. This view shows the eingine room doors all open. Photo: Derek Porter And in this view, another look at the un-numbered 58001. Late 1982. Photo: Derek Porter A finished 58001 (just missing the 'Railfreight' logo) - all ready for the handover. 1982. Photo: Derek Porter 58003 seen on the 5th June 1983. Photo: Neil Walkling 58007 (l) and 58005 (r) seen on the 5th June 1983. Photo: Neil Walkling 58019 on the 28-07-84. Photo: Paul Bettany 58020 on the 28-07-1984. Photo: Paul Bettany Another view of 58020 on the 28-07-1984. Photo: Paul Bettany The cabs of 58021 await fitting on the 28-07-1984. Photo: Paul Bettany The frames which will eventually make up 58024 are seen on the 28-07-1984. Photo: Paul Bettany. 58035 outside the Works, along with a Railfreight '31' sometime in 1986. Photo: Ricky Vallance. 58043 taking shape on the 27th April 1986. Photo: Paul Bettany 58043 on the 27-4-86. Photo: Paul Bettany 58043 outside on the 22nd June 1986. Photo: Paul Bettany. Another view of 58043 outside on the 22nd June 1986. Photo: Paul Bettany. 58044 in the early stages of construction. Photo: Ricky Vallance. The first of two views of 58045 under construction on the 22nd June 1986. Photo: Paul Bettany. And the view from the other side of 58045 under construction on the 22nd June 1986. Photo: Paul Bettany. 58048 takes shape in this view, taken on the 4th October 1986. Photo: Paul Bettany A view of 58048 from the 'No. 2' end on the same day as the previous picture. Photo: Paul Bettany This wide-angle view shows 58049 under construction on the 4th January 1986. Photo: Paul Bettany 58050's cabs await fitting on the 4th October 1986. Photo: Paul Bettany A Class 58 Cab having just been fabricated. Photo: Derek Porter Class 58 cabs await fitting on the 1st April 1984. Photo: Paul Bettany A 58 cab and radiator group await fitting. 28-7-1984. Photo: Paul Bettany 16,500hp in this one view! Five Ruston engines await fitting to the 58s. Photographed on the 28th July 1984. Photo: Paul Bettany Class 58 cabs awaiting fitting sit at Doncaster Works on the 22-3-87. Photo: Paul Bettany Unused Class 58 components on a Class 40 frame outside Doncaster Works on the 22-3-87. Photo: Paul Bettany 58037 is seen 'under construction' at Doncaster Works on the 12th January 1986. Photo: Michael Gibson

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]]> Thu Dec 21 2006 58016 bogie swap at Ocquerre depot http://C58LG.fotopic.net/c1166738.html 'Fertis' liveried 58016 underwent a bogie swap at Ocquerre depot (France). Here we bring you the exclusive pictures! Tuesday 4 April 2006: 'Fertis' liveried 58016 underwent a bogie swap at Ocquerre depot (France). Here we bring you the exclusive pictures!

The constructed lifting area with two 56s. 58016 is ready to be lifted Slowly the body comes away from the bogies Note how the springs expand when no weight on them! Lifting slowly 58016 clear of its bogies. Lifted high enough to allow the bogies to be removed. The bogies are rolled out from under the loco Inspection of the bogies by SNCF and EWS staff The replacement bogies are rolled back under 58016. About to start the lowering Almost there... Safely touched-down.

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]]> Tue Apr 4 2006 58001 at Barrow Hill http://C58LG.fotopic.net/c1166733.html A look in great detail at 58001 at Barrow Hill on the 5th June 2005 Sunday 5 June 2005: A look in great detail at 58001 at Barrow Hill on the 5th June 2005

58001 at Barrow Hill Cab detail Cab side detail Note the data panel is blank! The join between the cab module and the frame Buffer beam detail Body side view 1 - the clean air compartment Body side view 2 Body side view 3 - the BR logo Body side view 4 Body side view 5 - The radiator area Bodyside door hinges Bodyside door handles The hand rail by the exterior cab door The marker light clusters Cab front External foot step on the buffer beam The Railfreight logo Cab window detail Multiple working cable Filler and air tanks Battery Isolating Switch Fire extinguisher pull handle and fuel gauge Battery box detail ... full of batteries Footsteps detail Traction motor Buffer beam step Bogie detail Air tank Suspension/shock absorber Coupling Horn grille Driver's seat Air brake and instrument panel detail Power handle Air cock locations drawing Instrument panel 1 Instrument panel 2 Instrument panel 3 Secondman's seat C58LG plaque Traction motor blower Radiator compartment Radiator fan motors Fire bottles Radiator water level / lighting fuses Auto parking brake cupboard Cab ventilation Buffer detail

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]]> Sun Jun 5 2005 EWS 58s http://C58LG.fotopic.net/c1165831.html Photos of the few Class 58s that carried the EWS maroon/gold livery. Friday 22 December 2006: Photos of the few Class 58s that carried the EWS maroon/gold livery.

58030 stabled at Peterborough. Photo: Ricky Vallance 58024 stabled on Peterborough depot on the 14th July 2002. Photo: Ricky Vallance 58048 in a sorry state in the 'compound' at Toton depot on the 3rd April 2005. Photo: Graham Gough 58016 is seen passing through Retford in this photo by Nick Green. 58016 undated. C58LG collection 58016 is seen at the Bedford Open Day in 1996. Photo: J.Thompson 58016 approaching Barnetby on a route-learning trip on the 1st July 1997. Photo: Jonathan Hiscox. 58016 passes through Barnetby on a route-learning trip on the 1st July 1997. Photo: Jonathan Hiscox. 58016 at Eastleigh station. Photo: Ricky Vallance 58024 is seen near Gamston Bank on the 4.1.99. Photo: Nick Green 58024 stabled in Peterborough yard in 2001. Photo: Ricky Vallance. 58024 stabled in Peterborough yard in 2001. Photo: Ricky Vallance. 58024 stabled on Peterborough depot on the 14th July 2002. Photo: Ricky Vallance 58024 arrives at Newport with the ECS to form Pathfinders 'Ayr Receeder' tour on the 19th July 2002. 58024 is seen at Skegness with the stock of HRT's 58024 is seen on arrival at Skegness with the final charter - Hertfordshire's 58024 - undated. C58LG Collection. 58030 on the rear of a light engine move through Eastleigh on the 5th June 2002. Photo: Ricky Vallance 58030 storms through Sandiacre. Photo: Nick Green Freshly outshopped in EWS livery, 58033. Photo: Derek Porter. 58033 pauses at Birmingham New Street with the aptly-named 58033 pauses at Birmingham New Street with the aptly-named 58037 seen shunting at Didcot in this undated photo. Photo: Nick Green Another view of 58037 shunting at Didcot in this undated photo. Photo: Nick Green 58037 seen at Birmingham New Street hauling the Worksop Devonian tour on the 26 July 1997. Photo: C58LG Collection 58037 seen at Birmingham New Street hauling the Worksop Devonian tour on the 26th July 1997. Photo: C58LG Collection 58037 (with 58035) carries the 58037 and 58024 about to depart Derby with the The pair departing Newport on aforementioned tour. Photo: Ricky Vallance. Photo-stop at Cardiff Central. Photo: Ricky Vallance 58037 and 58024 at the head of the 58037 hauls an engineers train through Eastleigh on the 17th August 2001. Photo: Neil Walkling 58037 passes through Eastleigh station on the 30th August 2001. Photo: Ricky Vallance 58037 passes through Eastleigh station on the 30th August 2001. Photo: Ricky Vallance 58037 photographed near Acton Wells Jn hauling 37308 and train 6X28 on the 5th April 2002. 58037 passes through Newport station with a rake of OBA wagons sometime in 2002. Photo: J.Thompson 58039 seen on 20.07.97. Photo: Allan Snelling 58039 passes Clay Cross Jn on the 19th May 1999. Photo: Nigel Emery 58047 passes through Newport on the 20th October 2000. Photo: Jonathan Hiscox 58047 is caught on camera at Furzebrook with the 'Dorset Ooser' railtour on the 20th October 2001. Photo: Neil Walkling 58047 approaches Retford with 6W87, a Cottam to Worksop empty MGR set on the 18th February 2002. Photo: Ricky Vallance. 58047 passes Shireoaks with 6K03, a Worksop to Maltby MGR service on the 15th August 2002. Photo: Ricky Vallance 58047 at Reading on one of its final UK workings... 58048 heads through Peterborough on the 17th September 1998. Photo: Jonathan Hiscox 58049 crosses Thrumpton level crossing in this undated photo. Photo: Nick Green 58049 heads through Wandsworth Road, London on the 31st May 2001. Photo: Jonathan Hiscox 58049 stabled alongside 66128, 47780 37248 and 37203 at Didcot on the 21 April 2002. Photo: Michael Gibson. 58049 and 58026 stored at Eastleigh. Photo: Ricky Vallance 58049 stored in Eastleigh depot confines. Photo: Ricky Vallance. 58050 on display at the Merehead open day (May 1998). Photo: Nick Wilcock.

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]]> Fri Dec 22 2006 Mainline 58s http://C58LG.fotopic.net/c1165830.html Photos of the Class 58s carrying Mainline Grey and Mainline Blue liveries. Friday 22 December 2006: Photos of the Class 58s carrying Mainline Grey and Mainline Blue liveries.

58022 out of service and stored in Crewe Diesel Depot. Photographed here on the 14th May 2003. Photo: Matt Henchcliffe A different view of 58001 seen in store at Knottingley on the 26th May 2002. Photo: Fred Kerr 58013 in store at Eastleigh, seen on the 5th June 2002. Photo: Ricky Vallance 58026 in Eastleigh depot on the 5th June 2002. Photo: Ricky Vallance 58025 and 58045 at Blair Atholl with the Worksop charter on the 29-06-02. Photo: Ricky Vallance 58025 and 58045, now at Perth, en-route to Blair Atholl. 29-06-02. Photo: Ricky Vallance 58025 and 58045 at Edinburgh en-route to Blair Atholl. 29-06-02. Photo: Ricky Vallance 58025 and 58045 at Edinburgh en-route to Blair Atholl. 29-06-02. Photo: Ricky Vallance A sad picture of a vandalised 58003 in Totons infamous 'compound' during December 2002. Yet more stored Class 58s at Doncaster, including 58027. Photo date: 16th December 2002 58022 seen stored at Crewe during a snow shower in February 2003. Another view of 58001 arriving at Doncaster. 7th July 2003. Photo: Ricky Vallance_RV.JPG 58001 arrives at Doncaster behind 66151 from Knottingley on the 7th July 2003. Photo: Ricky Vallance_RV.JPG 58013 heads a line of stored classmates at Eastleigh depot in June 2004. 58022 stored with the now-cut 47287 at Crewe DMD in July 2004. Photo: Matt Henchcliffe 58005 stored at Leicester. Seen here on the 28 June 2004. Photo: Ricky Vallance 58019 stored alongside 47702 at Toton. June 2004. Photo: Ricky Vallance 58035, 58040 and 58032 in Doncaster Decoy Yard. 15th July 2004. Photo: Ricky Vallance 58035, 58040 and 58032 in Doncaster Decoy Yard. 15th July 2004. Photo: Ricky Vallance 58028 up on the jacks at Toton. 3rd April 2005. Photo: Graham Gough 58038 on Totons jacks. 3rd April 2005. Photo: Graham Gough 58014 at Toton on the 3rd April 2005. Photo: Graham Gough 58036 seen at Toton on the 3rd April 2005. Photo: Graham Gough. 58019 in a right sorry state at Toton in April 2005. Photo: Graham Gough 58023 in a sorry state at Toton on the 10 April 2005. Photo: Graham Gough. 58014 'up on the jacks' inside Toton depot during April 2005. Photo: Graham Gough 58001 hauls a freight train through Newport station in this undated shot. Photo: C58LG Collection 58001 hauls a MGR train through Stenson Jn on the 20th June 1996. Photo: Nigel Emery 58001 seen on the 4th July 1997 hauling 6M93. Photo: Allan Snelling 58001 at Knottingley on the 23rd May 1998. 58001 stored at Knottingley. Seen in 2001. Photo: Ricky Vallance Another view of 58001 stored at Knottingley. Seen in 2001. Photo: Ricky Vallance 58002 in store at Eastleigh Depot. A lovely shot of 58002 departing Toton Yard with a rake of empty MGR hoppers in May 1996. Photo: Bill Wilder 58002 working near Stenson Jn on the 20th June 1996. Photo: Nigel Emery 58002 hauls 6G10 on the 11th Feb 1996. Photo: Allan Snelling A photo of 58002 by Trevor Williams 58002 approaches Rugby on the 1st March 2000. Photo: Michael Gibson 58002 stored at Eastleigh on the 21 August 2001. Photo: J.Hiscox 58002 stored at Eastleigh on the 21 August 2001. Photo: J.Hiscox Long-term stored resident 58002 is seen in Eastleigh depot on the 5th June 2002. Photo: Ricky Vallance.jpg Another view of 58002 at Eastleigh depot on the 5th June 2002. Photo: Ricky Vallance.jpg 58003 at Stenson Jn on the 20th June 1996. Photo: Nigel Emery 58004 at Toton undergoing maintenance on the 10th July 1994. Photo: Nigel Emery 58004, 58034, 58027 and 58035 lined up at Doncaster Wood Yard on the 13th November 2002. Photo: Ricky Vallance 58005 rests at Toton on the 10th July 1997. Photo: Nigel Emery 58005 stabled on Crewe DMD on the 13 July 1999. Photo: J.Hiscox 58005 in Leicester yard. Photo: C.P.Woolerton 67029 hauls 58005 DIT from Leicester to Toton, seen here passing Cossington Bridge. Photo: Dave Law Another view of 58005s move from Leicester to Toton. Photo: Dave Law

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]]> Fri Dec 22 2006 Trainload Coal 58s http://C58LG.fotopic.net/c1165827.html Photos of the Class 58s carrying Trainload Coal livery Friday 22 December 2006: Photos of the Class 58s carrying Trainload Coal livery

58020 next to a Class 31 in this undated shot. Photo: Derek Porter 58040 powers through Worksop on an empty MGR working in this undated shot. Photo: Derek Porter 58001 at Bescot open day on the 9th October 1988. Photo: J.Hiscox 58001 at Bescot on the 7-1-89. Photo: Paul Bettany 58001 on what is believed to be the 7th June 1991. Photo: David Loader 58001 at Bescot on the 30-8-92. Photo: Paul Bettany Another view of the same loco on the same day! 58001 at Bescot on the 30-8-92. Photo: C58LG 58002 at Banbury rescuing a failed 'Ped' on the 5-7-88. Photo: Paul Bettany 58002 near Burton on Trent with an MGR set on the 10th May 1990. Photo: C58LG 58002 on display at the Gloucester Open Day (4-8-91). Photo: C58LG 58002 and 58020 work a deomonstration freight along the Paignton and Dartmouth railway on the 19th June 1993. Photo: Neil Walkling 58002 and 58020 depart Paignton with the 'Paignton Decorator' tour on the 19th June 1993. Photo: Neil Walkling 58003 seen stabled at Saltley on the 1-10-89. Photo: C58LG 58003 stands at Bescot on the 7th Jan 1989. Photo: Paul Bettany 58004 approaches Gloucester in this undated shot. Photo: C58LG 58005 and a classmate on Saltley depot. Photo: David Loader 58005 in Retford loop. Photo: Nick Green 58011 and 47972 on the 58011 is seen at the Doncaster Works open day in 1994. Photo: J.Thompson 58013 on display at the Worksop Open Day in 199?. Photo: Ricky Vallance 58014's Trainload Coal logo nicely lit up whilst stabled in Barrow Hill roundhouse on the 2nd July 1988. Photo: Paul Bettany Another view of 58014 whilst stabled in Barrow Hill roundhouse on the 2nd July 1988. Photo: Paul Bettany 58014 is caught on camera at Trent Junction on the 7th July 1988. Photo: Paul Bettany 58014 on Saltley depot. Photo: David Loader As is it's next working! Photo: Paul Bettany 58014 on Saltley depot. Photo: David Loader 58016 stabled at Leicester on the 6-9-92. Photo: Paul Bettany 58016 at Toton. Photo: Dave Rowland 58017 caught on film on the 27-6-94. Photo: Nigel Emery. 58018 (unsure location). July 1988. Photo: C58LG Collection 58018 approaches Trent Jn with a coal train on the 7-7-88. Photo: Paul Bettany 58018 storming away from Trent Jn with a coal train on the 7-7-88. Photo: Paul Bettany Unbranded 58019 leads a Class-mate at Stenson Jn on the 22-4-94. Photo: Nigel Emery 58020 passes light engine through Oxford on the 22nd April 1991. Photo: J.Hiscox 58020 under repair at Doncaster on the 12-7-92. Photo: Paul Bettany 58020 passes Langley Mill. Photo: Dave Rowland 58022 passes Stenson Jn on the 28-9-93. Photo: Nigel Emery 58023 approaches Retford Low Level on the 12 August 1989. Photo: Craig Adamson 58023 on display at the Sreatham Hill Open Day (21-10-90). Photo: N.Walkling Unbranded 58024 near Stenson Jn on the 30-6-94. Photo: Nigel Emery 58025 at Stenson Jn on the 15-10-93. Photo: Nigel Emery 58026 at Oxford on the 23rd April 1991. Photo: Jonathan Hiscox 58029 approaches Worksop station on the 31-12-92. Photo: Paul Bettany 58030 in Retford loop. Undated. Photo: Nick Green 58032 leads through Worksop with an open day tour. Photo: Nick Green 58033 enters Didcot Power Station in this view, taken from a passing HST window on the 28 June 1990!! Photo: J.Hiscox 58033 passing through Derby. Photo: Dave Rowland 58034 at Worksop in this undated shot. Photo: CP Woolerton

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]]> Fri Dec 22 2006 Railfreight 58s http://C58LG.fotopic.net/c1165826.html Photos of the Class 58s in the Railfreight red-stripe livery. Friday 22 December 2006: Photos of the Class 58s in the Railfreight red-stripe livery.

58001 at the Doncaster Wabtec works open weekend (25-07-03). Photo: Ricky Vallance. 58001 awaiting transfer to Barrow Hill from Doncaster on the 15-08-03. Photo: Ricky Vallance 58001 awaiting transfer to Barrow Hill from Doncaster on the 15-08-03. Photo: Ricky Vallance 58001 awaiting transfer to Barrow Hill from Doncaster on the 15-08-03. Photo: Ricky Vallance 58001 at Barrow Hill on the 20th Sept 2003. Photo: Craig Adamson 58001 at Barrow Hill sporting the C58LG Headboard. 15-11-03. Photo: Ricky Vallance 58002 at Derby works. Photo: C58LG Collection 58041 at Willington Power Station. 58008. Derby. Another view of 58008 at Derby. 58003. Unknown location. 58003. Unknown location. 58020 at Coalville. 58002 at Derby when undergoing acceptance trials. Photo: C58LG Collection 58002 at Derby when undergoing acceptance trials. Photo: C58LG Collection 58002 at Derby when undergoing acceptance trials. Photo: C58LG Collection 58001 on a Derby test train. Currently undated. Photo: C58LG Collection 58001 on a Derby test train. Currently undated. Photo: C58LG Collection 58001 on a Derby test train. Currently undated. Photo: C58LG Collection 58001 on a Derby test train. Currently undated. Photo: C58LG Collection 58001 on a Derby test train. Currently undated. Photo: C58LG Collection 58001 on a Derby test train. Currently undated. Photo: C58LG Collection 58001 on a Derby test train. Currently undated. Photo: C58LG Collection 58001 on a Derby test train. Currently undated. Photo: C58LG Collection 58001 on a Derby test train. Currently undated. Photo: C58LG Collection 58001 on a Derby test train. Currently undated. Photo: C58LG Collection 58001 on a Derby test train. Currently undated. Photo: C58LG Collection 58001 on a Derby test train. Currently undated. Photo: C58LG Collection 58001 on a Derby test train. Currently undated. Photo: C58LG Collection 58001 on a Derby test train. Currently undated. Photo: C58LG Collection 58001 on a Derby test train. Currently undated. Photo: C58LG Collection 58001 on a Derby test train. Currently undated. Photo: C58LG Collection 58002 at Derby when undergoing acceptance trials. Photo: C58LG Collection 58001 and 56006 at Barrow Hill in 2005. Photo: Mike Pember 58001 undergoing final testing at Doncaster Works in late 1982. Photo: Derek Porter. 58009 with two Class-mates at Doncaster Works awaiting acceptance into traffic. Photo: Derek Porter 58019, 58021 and 58023 all brand new at Doncaster Works. Photo: Derek Porter 58020 and 'Sir Nigel Gresley' at Doncaster Works. Photo: Derek Porter 58005 at Bagworth on one of it's first workings. Photo: Chris Milner 58001 is hauled out of Doncaster Works for the first time in late 1982. Photo: Derek Porter 58001 having the final Railfreight logo applied. November 1982. Photo: Derek Porter 58001 at Doncaster on the 22-6-86. Photo: Paul Bettany 58001 stabled at Shirebrook on the 17-5-86. Photo Paul Bettany 58001 passes through Retford in this undated shot by Ricky Vallance. 58001, 58017, 58006, 58015 and 58022 stabled at Toton. Photo: Ricky Vallance 58001. Photo: CP Woolerton (undated) 58001 on display at the EWS Energy open day at Knottingley depot. Sat 6 Sept 2008. Photo: Ian Furness 58001 on display at the EWS Energy open day at Knottingley depot. Sat 6 Sept 2008. Photo: Ian Furness 58002 at Clarborough. Photo: Ricky Vallance 58002 at Barrow Hill. Photo: Ricky Vallance

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]]> Fri Dec 22 2006 France (Ocquerre & Pagny); 20th to 23rd March 2006 http://C58LG.fotopic.net/c904711.html An updated look at the new LGV Est route in France (March 2006) Monday 20 March 2006: An updated look at the new LGV Est route in France (March 2006)

58016 at Ocquerre 58016 again at Ocquerre. A burnt 56118 at Ocquerre. Type 5s at Ocquerre. 58018 and 56117 at Ocquerre. 58050 at Pagny. Another view of 58050 at Pagny The C58LG on tour! 58050 side view at Pagny 58009 under repair at Pagny depot. Another view of 58009 under repair. 58007 & 58049 working near Bouxiere 58049 & 58007 working near Bouxiere 58040 & 58027 at one end of a Fertis ballast train. With 58047 and 58033 at the other end! 58033 and 58047 nose-to-nose 56104 and 56069 working near Lacroix sur Meuse 58015 and 56103 also working near Lacroix sur Meuse 58049, 58007 and 58015 at Pagny depot in the early hours. A wider view sees 58049, 58007, 58015, 58046 and 58033 in one picture at Pagny Depot Seco loco at Pagny depot. 58046 and 58033 on Pagny depot. A closer-up shot of 58033 58035 and 56105 'on shed', again at Pagny. 58004 stabled on Pagny Lights out! Just missed the shot as the sky gets brighter at Pagny depot. Dutch loco 662518 stabled on Pagny depot 56018 working near Pagny.

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]]> Mon Mar 20 2006 Class 58 cabs at Booths http://C58LG.fotopic.net/c689916.html There are a couple of spare Class 58 and Class 56 cabs at Booths scrapyard, Rotherham. Sunday 21 August 2005: There are a couple of spare Class 58 and Class 56 cabs at Booths scrapyard, Rotherham.

Class 58 and 56 cabs. (C) Mikey Pember Class 58 cab. (C) Mikey Pember The cab - seen on the 6/1/06 The cab - seen on the 6/1/06 The cab - seen on the 6/1/06` The cab - seen on the 6/1/06 The cab - seen on the 6/1/06 The cab - seen on the 6/1/06 The cab - seen on the 6/1/06 37178 at Booths 6-1-06 47241 Booths 6-1-06 56132s cab. Booths 6-1-06 56004 Cab Booths 6-1-06 Another view of 56004s Cab at Booths 6-1-06 47 & 56004 Booths 6-1-06_1 56004 Booths 6-1-06 The 58051 cab in store at Wishaw. Photo: Aaron Browning

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]]> Sun Aug 21 2005 Visit to Freightliner's Crewe Basford Hall http://C58LG.fotopic.net/c598759.html On the 25th June, ten member of the C58LG visited Freightliner's Crewe Basford Hall yard. Saturday 25 June 2005: On the 25th June, ten member of the C58LG visited Freightliner's Crewe Basford Hall yard.

Freightliner logo 66524 66620 and 66524 66539 and 47150 47150 57012 86633 Broken 'Wulfruna' nameplate on 86633 86635 47302 86623 47289 Cockney Sparrow on the side of 47289. 90044 C58LG on tour! 47279 47292 47270

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]]> Sat Jun 25 2005 St. Hilaire Depot - 27th May 2005 http://C58LG.fotopic.net/c578221.html A few pictures around the temporary depot of St. Hilaire in France in it's early days. Friday 27 May 2005: A few pictures around the temporary depot of St. Hilaire in France in it's early days.

58032 stabled on the depot. 58033 in the 'shed' 58046 awaiting its next turn of duty A general view of the depot TSO and Seco 'Bones' working hard!

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]]> Fri May 27 2005 5812 railtour http://C58LG.fotopic.net/c525870.html On the 30th April, The NVBS in association with the VSM and ACTS ran a Class 58 rail tour around the Netherlands. For some C58LG members, the temptation was too hard to resist and we HAD to go and do it. In total, five members made a weekend of the trip. This is a quick record of what we saw and did... Saturday 30 April 2005: On the 30th April, The NVBS in association with the VSM and ACTS ran a Class 58 rail tour around the Netherlands. For some C58LG members, the temptation was too hard to resist and we HAD to go and do it. In total, five members made a weekend of the trip. This is a quick record of what we saw and did...

Our first move off the Eurostar turned out to be 2625! At Brussels Luxemburg it deserved a bellow! And with the headboard, why not!?! Another move that day was a 'leap' on 2010. This is what we all came for. 5812 (58044) on the museum lines between Apeldoorn and Dieren. The first photo-stop location! At the 'museum' 5812 was parked next to 1251 5812 and 1251 A front-end profile shot of 5812 The ACTS logo applied to 5812 The number and Dutch data panel The C58LG headboard was requested! The C58LG on tour! L-R: Paul Fuller, Geoff Newnham, Michel van den Hof, Ricky Vallance and Neil Perrin. Alan Hawkins was flapping around the museum getting the number of everything that had wheels and missed this photo-call! 5812 and 1251 Another photo stop, very scenic. At Eerbeek station Eerbeek station again Another seminar. This pic also shows to other British cranks and the Tour Leader (Ronald) as well as the driver (Raymond) At Venlo with a DB Class 111 electric! At 's-Hertogenbosch with 1743 leaving on a passenger train Back at Apeldoorn, one final Group photo. L-R: Neil Perrin, Ricky Vallance, Paul Fuller, Geoff Newnham and Alan Hawkins (the ONE seminar shot he's appeared in!) 5812 and 1252 at Amersfoort the following day Detail shot of 1252 1729 at Amsterdam Centraal After all the excitement, the journey home the next day was just too much! 1186 with the C58LG headboard at Brussels Midi 'Stickers' falls asleep on the tour itself!! And Ricky! Too much excitement for Neil as well

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]]> Sat Apr 30 2005 Southampton Maritime Depot http://C58LG.fotopic.net/c504782.html On Sunday 13th March, the C58LG visited Freightliner's Southampton Maritime depot Sunday 13 March 2005: On Sunday 13th March, the C58LG visited Freightliner's Southampton Maritime depot

08077 08077 Head on view of 57004 57004 57004 side view 57004 undergoing maintenance 57004 Another view of 57004! 08585 from the rear 66573 57004 again 57004 again! 08077 66507 08077 66505 57004 and agin! 08077 detail 57012 inside the maintenance shed 57012 inside the maintenance shed 57012 inside the maintenance shed 57012 nameplate detail 66505 66570 66503 outside the 'shed' (!) 66570 66503 on the fuel point THE RAILWAY MAGAZINE nameplate 66503 detail 47309 front-end 08585 57004 on Fuel Point

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]]> Sun Mar 13 2005 Norwich Crown Point Depot Visit http://C58LG.fotopic.net/c405666.html Several members of the C58LG visited Anglias/ONEs Norwich Crown Point depot on the 8th May 2004. Saturday 8 May 2004: Several members of the C58LG visited Anglias/ONEs Norwich Crown Point depot on the 8th May 2004.

08809 08847 153309 inside the shed 153335 inside the shed 170270 stabled in the yard An Anglia '86' 86238 86246 in the lifting shop Ex-Virgin 90011

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]]> Sat May 8 2004 Bounds Green Depot Visit http://C58LG.fotopic.net/c405659.html Several members of the C58LG visited GNER Bounds Green depot in North London on the 20th September 2003. Saturday 20 September 2003: Several members of the C58LG visited GNER Bounds Green depot in North London on the 20th September 2003.

08669 stabled by the front entrance of the depot 08853 shunting in the yatd A Class 91 receiving maintenance The driving cab of 91105 An East Coast Main Line set stabled in the shed

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]]> Sat Sep 20 2003 58-007 (Bond, James Bond) in SECO Orange livery http://C58LG.fotopic.net/c293538.html The James Bond of the Class 58 fleet - 58007, has been repainted at Toton into the SECO orange livery prior to export to France. Wednesday 22 September 2004: The James Bond of the Class 58 fleet - 58007, has been repainted at Toton into the SECO orange livery prior to export to France.

58007 freshly painted at Toton depot. 58007 freshly painted at Toton depot. 58007 freshly painted at Toton depot.

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]]> Wed Sep 22 2004 58046 in FERTIS livery http://C58LG.fotopic.net/c275257.html 58046 has recently been outshopped from Toton's paintshops in the new 'Fertis' livery. Monday 30 August 2004: 58046 has recently been outshopped from Toton's paintshops in the new 'Fertis' livery.

Freshly painted and parked next to 37375. 58046 and shabby 37375 58046 58046 and 56078 in their new liveries EWS Official Photo - 58046 EWS Official Photo - 58046 EWS Official Photo - 58046 EWS Official Photo - 58046 EWS Official Photo - 58046

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]]> Mon Aug 30 2004 Booths visit - 10/7/04 http://C58LG.fotopic.net/c235412.html On the 10th July 2004, four members of the C58LG visited Booths scrapyard in Rotherham. Here is what we saw... Saturday 10 July 2004: On the 10th July 2004, four members of the C58LG visited Booths scrapyard in Rotherham. Here is what we saw...

08751 31442 56023 56130 73108 73131 73133 73133 86243 86243 Paul Fuller, Ricky vallance, Neil Perrin and Peter Cole! Certificate from Winstons Wish charity

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]]> Sat Jul 10 2004 Class 58s in The Netherlands http://C58LG.fotopic.net/c211487.html Photos of the Class 58s in action over in the Netherlands working for container transporter, ACTS. Wednesday 20 December 2006: Photos of the Class 58s in action over in the Netherlands working for container transporter, ACTS.

ACTS 5811 awaits the green light at Amersfoort with a northbound container train, at 12:45 on Monday 7th June 2004. In the background is a French-built electric loco on a passenger service. (C) Peter Slaughter ACTS 5811 awaits the green light at Amersfoort with a northbound container train, at 12:45 on Monday 7th June 2004. In the background is a French-built electric loco on a passenger service. (C) Peter Slaughter 5811 passes through a dull Weesp with the northbound Veendam shuttle on the 22-May-2007. Photo: Henk Hartsuiker ACTS 5812 near Deinum on engineering train duties on the 22-Oct-2006. Photo: Henk Hartsuiker Another view of 5812 near Deinum on engineering train duties. 22-Oct-2006. Photo: Henk Hartsuiker The cows certainly don't seem interested! RAIL article, page 1 (reproduced with permission) RAIL article, page 2 (reproduced with permission) RAIL article, page 3 (reproduced with permission) RAIL article, page 4 (reproduced with permission) RAIL article, page 5 (reproduced with permission) RAIL article, page 6 (reproduced with permission) 5811 at Amfersfoort with the first ever revenue-earning working for a Class 58 in the Netherlands on the 3rd August 2003. Photo: Marco Mackenbach 5814 arrives at Amersfoort on Tuesday 19 Sept 2005. Photo: Alan Church. 5811 departs Amersfoort on Tuesday 19 Sept 2005. Photo: Alan Church 5811 at Tilberg in May 2006. Photo: Alan Church 5811 and 6703 depart Leeuwarden yard on the 28th April 2004. Photo: Henk Hartsuiker 5811 and 6703 depart Leeuwarden yard on the 28th April 2004. Photo: Henk Hartsuiker 5811. (C) Marco Mackenbach 5811 22nd June 2004 (C) Marco Mackenbach 5811 22nd June 2004 (C) Marco Mackenbach 5812 and 5811 double-head the Veendam Shuttle on the 10th July 2004. 5812 pilots 1254 and 6703 out of Waalhaven on the 29th December 2004. Detailed look at the cab side of 5814 following its repaint at Toton. 24/04/05. Photo: Graham Gough. Dutch data panel on the side of 5814. Photo: Graham Gough Fresh from its repaint, 5814 is seen in Toton Yard on the 24th April 2005. Photo: Graham Gough. Fresh from its repaint, 5814 is seen in Toton Yard on the 24th April 2005. Photo: Graham Gough. Fresh from its repaint, 5814 is seen in Toton Yard on the 24th April 2005. Photo: Graham Gough. Fertis 56106 stands next to freshly repainted 5814 in Toton yard on the 24th April 2005. Photo: Graham Gough. 5812 passes through Dordrecht Zuid on the 6th May 2005. Photo: Flors de Groot. 5812 passes through Willemsdorp on the 7-5-2005. Photo: Flois de Groot Undergoing acceptance trials at Zutphen depot on 10th May 2005. Note the lack of 'Vos Logistics' logo in this picture. (C) Coen Ormel Undergoing acceptance trials at Zutphen depot on 10th May 2005. Note the lack of 'Vos Logistics' logo in this picture. (C) Coen Ormel The 2nd July 2005 sees ACTS' 5811 hauling a Rotterdam Harbour to Emmerich freightliner train. Photo: Floris de Groot. 5812 on display at the Kijfhoek yard open day on the 1-10-05. Photo: Floris de Groot. VOS Logistics liveried 5814 hauls a Rotterham Harbour to Emmerich container train on the 15th Jan 2006. Photo: Floris de Groot. 5814 near Baarn. Photo: Nanja Tittel In connection with the testing of the 5811 is seen near Rtd Zuidwijk with a Veendam shuttle on the 16th August 2003 5811. Photo: Tedo Barthen Kicking up snow as it storms through Hulshorst, 5812 heads a freightliner on the 2nd March 2005. Photo: Niels Karsdorp 37717, 56106 and 58038 (as 5814) at Toton on the 24th April 2005. Photo: Anon 5814 pilots 5812 on a container train on the 20th May 2005. Photo: Robert de Boer 5812 pauses at Amersfoort on the 19 Feb 2007. Photo: Alan Church 5814 at Amersfoort on the 19th Feb 2007. Photo: Alan Church Another view of 5812 at Amersfoort on the 19 Feb 2007. Photo: Alan Church 5811 hauls a 1250 and the Veendam shuttle near Baarn in this photograph made by by Henk Tittel on the 5th August 2007. 5814 passes through the village of Baarn with the northbound Veendam shuttle on the 12th November 2007. Photo: Henk Tittel

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]]> Wed Dec 20 2006 Cathays Visit 7th Feb 2004 http://C58LG.fotopic.net/c130985.html Several members of the C58LG visited Cathays depot in South Wales on the 7th Feb. This railway site has now been demolished to make way for student flats to be built in its place... Saturday 7 February 2004: Several members of the C58LG visited Cathays depot in South Wales on the 7th Feb. This railway site has now been demolished to make way for student flats to be built in its place...

'Toms 26' - 26038 undergoing repair 56097 - now being restored at the GCR-N Bogie overhauls C58LG Members pose by 56097 at Cathays An old DMU motor coach Freightliner flat wagon undergoing repairs A general view of the inside Sentinel shunter Wheel lathe

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]]> Sat Feb 7 2004 58001 at 'Doncaster Works 150' http://C58LG.fotopic.net/c87462.html A small collection of photos showing 58001 in her star role at the Doncaster Works Open Weekend in July 2003. Saturday 26 July 2003: A small collection of photos showing 58001 in her star role at the Doncaster Works Open Weekend in July 2003.

58001 58001 and 56006 58001 58001 front end

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]]> Sat Jul 26 2003 58001: The 'Barrow Hill Bone' http://C58LG.fotopic.net/c87034.html To celebrate 21 years of the Class 58 locomotives, the C58LG arranged the "Barrow Hill Bone" event on the 6th of December 2003 (58001 being handed over to BR on the 9th December 1982). At the "Barrow Hill Bone" event, members were allowed to look inside 58001 in detail - both inside and out, something not normally permitted on locomotives at Barrow Hill. Saturday 6 December 2003: To celebrate 21 years of the Class 58 locomotives, the C58LG arranged the "Barrow Hill Bone" event on the 6th of December 2003 (58001 being handed over to BR on the 9th December 1982). At the "Barrow Hill Bone" event, members were allowed to look inside 58001 in detail - both inside and out, something not normally permitted on locomotives at Barrow Hill.

58001 at Barrow Hill 58001 at Barrow Hill Ruston RK3ACT engine Ricky Vallance actually inside the cooler compartment! No.1 end cab No.1 end cab C58LG Headboard Nigel Atkinson & Paul Fuller Celebratory Mug

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