1. 2019
  2. May 2019

UK Rail May 2019

Thursday 2 May - My first ride on a Class 230 D-Train on the Marston Vale line, continuing down from Bedford to Luton afterwards with a stop at Harlington on the way back.
Some video of the Class 230 in action is here: https://youtu.be/k8yHzP3sl3o

Saturday 4 May - A few photos from a journey into London from Flitwick via St. Pancras due to the Euston closures.

Tuesday 7 May - Additional photos from London.

Saturday 18 May - A couple of photos from Cheltenham, visiting by bus but walking the former GWR route through the city and visiting the current station while waiting for friends to arrive.

Tuesday 21 May - A day in London with photos from Acton Town, Hounslow and Waterloo.

Saturday 25 May - The route of the former LNWR Verney-Banbury line through Buckingham, including the remains of Buckingham station.

Monday 27 May - The Buckinghamshire Railway Centre Steam Gala, which also included a small bus rally, photos of which are in the UK Bus May 2019 gallery.
Some video of the steam gala is here: https://youtu.be/ulR30YZHym8
An article about the steam gala and the restoration of Wightwick Hall is here: http://mkttransport.co.uk/heritage-railway/the-triumph-of-wightwick-hall/

Tuesday 28 May - My first Class 710 Aventra ride on the Gospel Oak to Barking Line, with a few other London photos.
My initial thoughts on the Class 710s are here: http://mkttransport.co.uk/railway/class-710-first-impressions/

You can read my new article on the future of Britain's HST fleets here: http://mkttransport.co.uk/railway/hst-fleets-whats-happening/
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Hudswell Clarke 0-4-0 saddle tank no. 1742 "Millom" taking part in the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre steam gala, 27.05.2019.
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Hudswell Clarke 0-4-0 saddle tank no. 1742 "Millom" taking part in the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre steam gala, 27.05.2019.

Some video of the steam gala is here: https://youtu.be/ulR30YZHym8

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  • Hunslet 0-4-0 diesel shunter no. 2067 (running as WD no. 849) at the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, 27.05.2019.
  • London Transport 1938 Stock Cab from set 062 at the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, 27.05.2019.
  • LNWR Inspection Saloon No. 2119 at the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, 27.05.2019.
  • GNR 6-wheel brake third no. 1470 in action on the down side demonstration line at the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre steam gala, 27.05.2019.
  • Riding LC&DR 4-wheel first no. 9 behind Hudswell Clarke 0-4-0 saddle tank no. 1742 "Millom" on the down side demonstration line at the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre steam gala, 27.05.2019.
  • Newly restored GWR 6959 Hall Class no. 6989 "Wightwick Hall" taking part in the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre steam gala, 27.05.2019.
  • Riding LC&DR 4-wheel first no. 9 behind Hudswell Clarke 0-4-0 saddle tank no. 1742 "Millom" on the down side demonstration line at the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre steam gala, 27.05.2019.
  • Riding LC&DR 4-wheel first no. 9 behind Hudswell Clarke 0-4-0 saddle tank no. 1742 "Millom" on the down side demonstration line at the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre steam gala, 27.05.2019.
  • Quainton Road station, Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, 27.05.2019.
  • Newly restored GWR 6959 Hall Class no. 6989 "Wightwick Hall" taking part in the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre steam gala, 27.05.2019.
  • Hudswell Clarke 0-4-0 saddle tank no. 1742 "Millom" taking part in the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre steam gala, 27.05.2019.
  • MSJAR (GCR) 6-wheel third no. 1076 being hauled by Hudswell Clarke 0-4-0 saddle tank no. 1742 "Millom" at the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre steam gala, 27.05.2019.
  • LC&DR 4-wheel first no. 9 and GNR 6-wheel brake third no. 1470 in action on the down side demonstration line at the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre steam gala, 27.05.2019.
  • GNR 6-wheel brake third no. 1470 in action on the down side demonstration line at the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre steam gala, 27.05.2019.
  • Looking north from Quainton Road along the GCR main line towards Calvert and Claydon, 27.05.2019.
  • Brand new London Overground Class 710 Aventra no. 710269 arriving at Upper Holloway with a Gospel Oak service, 28.05.2019.
  • Brand new London Overground Class 710 Aventra no. 710269 arriving at Upper Holloway with a Gospel Oak service, 28.05.2019.
  • Brand new London Overground Class 710 Aventra no. 710269 interior at Gospel Oak on a Barking service, 28.05.2019.
  • Brand new London Overground Class 710 Aventra no. 710269 at Gospel Oak on a Barking service, 28.05.2019.
  • London Overground Class 378 Electrostar no. 378210 arriving at Gospel Oak on a North London Line service, 28.05.2019.
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