Midland Meanderings
21st August 2006

A trawl through photos and slides taken on BR's Midland Region from the late 1970's and through into the 1980's. Once I started working for British Rail those free passes sure got a bashing. With relatives in Nottingham that put a huge area at my disposal for day trips. Locations include North Wales, Manchester, Guide Bridge the East Midlands and Birmingham areas. Many of my photos were taken alongside my late Uncle Tony Lower, whose collection you can visit at the bottom of the page. Duplicate photos have been avoided. There are also a few purchased slides that fill some gaps, where known the original photographer is credited.
Latest photo added 23/9/09.

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47431 is not well as it heads out of Settle with a diverted WCML sevice. Photo taken May 1986, Photographer unknown.
47431 is not well as it heads out of Settle with a diverted WCML sevice. Photo taken May 1986, Photographer unknown.
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A rather battered 47577 complete with Scottie dog has charge of the 1045 Leeds to Carlisle, seen here at Dent. Photo taken 27/7/88 by G.Edwards.
A rather battered 47577 complete with Scottie dog has charge of the 1045 Leeds to Carlisle, seen here at Dent. Photo taken 27/7/88 by G.Edwards.
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86233 'Laurence Olivier' approaches Carlisle with a northbound Cross Country service. Photo taken 29/3/00. Photographer J.Binnie.
86233 'Laurence Olivier' approaches Carlisle with a northbound Cross Country service. Photo taken 29/3/00. Photographer J.Binnie.
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2008-04-07 00:00:00
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47121 unofficially named 'Pochard' passes the abandoned eastern platform at Kensington Olympia with 7O61 the 0915 Acton to Woking stone train. Photo taken 19/4/93, photographer unknown.
47121 unofficially named 'Pochard' passes the abandoned eastern platform at Kensington Olympia with 7O61 the 0915 Acton to Woking stone train. Photo taken 19/4/93, photographer unknown.
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25323 arrives at Chester with a Llandudno to Manchester Victoria service. Photo taken 21/8/82, photographer P.Ryan.
25323 arrives at Chester with a Llandudno to Manchester Victoria service. Photo taken 21/8/82, photographer P.Ryan.
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In the failing light of a summer evening 47246 passes Willington enroute to Derby and the north. Photo taken August 1978.
In the failing light of a summer evening 47246 passes Willington enroute to Derby and the north. Photo taken August 1978.
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86240 'Bishop Eric Treacy' seen at Watford Junction with a service for the West London Line and Brighton. Photo taken 17/8/86, photographer unknown.
86240 'Bishop Eric Treacy' seen at Watford Junction with a service for the West London Line and Brighton. Photo taken 17/8/86, photographer unknown.
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47526  passes through the short Shotock Hill tunnel on the S&C. Photo taken 17/2/83, photographer G.Edwards.
47526 passes through the short Shotock Hill tunnel on the S&C. Photo taken 17/2/83, photographer G.Edwards.
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47480 'Robin Hood' is seen leaving Birkett tunnel on the Settle and Carlisle line with a Glasgow to Nottingham working. Photo taken 3/5/82, photographer G.Edwards.
47480 'Robin Hood' is seen leaving Birkett tunnel on the Settle and Carlisle line with a Glasgow to Nottingham working. Photo taken 3/5/82, photographer G.Edwards.
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2008-04-07 00:00:00
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47466 heads the 0707 Plymouth to Aberdeen service through Hellifield, another weekend of S&C diversions. Photo taken 25/3/89, photographer P.Ryan.
47466 heads the 0707 Plymouth to Aberdeen service through Hellifield, another weekend of S&C diversions. Photo taken 25/3/89, photographer P.Ryan.
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Amid the rugged Pennine scenery 47438 passes over Ribblehead viaduct. Photo taken 1/7/82, Photographer G.Edwards.
Amid the rugged Pennine scenery 47438 passes over Ribblehead viaduct. Photo taken 1/7/82, Photographer G.Edwards.
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Passing the former Manchester Exchange platforms 47570 powers a Liverpool to Newcastle service. Photographer unknown, photo taken 18/8/84.
Passing the former Manchester Exchange platforms 47570 powers a Liverpool to Newcastle service. Photographer unknown, photo taken 18/8/84.
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47083 'Orion' departs north from Preston. Photographer G. Edwards, photo taken 28/5/83.
47083 'Orion' departs north from Preston. Photographer G. Edwards, photo taken 28/5/83.
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Another purchased negative. Finally cracked the location as Bangor. An unidentified class 47 takes the centre road. Date taken unknown, photgrapher D.Whitehead
Another purchased negative. Finally cracked the location as Bangor. An unidentified class 47 takes the centre road. Date taken unknown, photgrapher D.Whitehead
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2008-04-07 00:00:00
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45055 'Royal Corps of Transport' is captured on a frosty morning while working the 0820 Leeds to Birmingham. Photo taken 20/1/84, photographer G.Edwards.
45055 'Royal Corps of Transport' is captured on a frosty morning while working the 0820 Leeds to Birmingham. Photo taken 20/1/84, photographer G.Edwards.
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47829 departs Manchester Piccadilly with a cross country service. Photo taken 2/7/89. Photographer M. McDermott.
47829 departs Manchester Piccadilly with a cross country service. Photo taken 2/7/89. Photographer M. McDermott.
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47532 approaches Settle Junction with the diverted 1025 Glasgow Central to Euston service. Photo taken 4/3/89, photographer P.Ryan.
47532 approaches Settle Junction with the diverted 1025 Glasgow Central to Euston service. Photo taken 4/3/89, photographer P.Ryan.
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Slim Jim 33204 rushes through Kensington Olympia with a southbound oil tank train. Photo taken 4/12/82, photographer G.Edwards.
Slim Jim 33204 rushes through Kensington Olympia with a southbound oil tank train. Photo taken 4/12/82, photographer G.Edwards.
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A nice moody shot of 31445 and 31216 in charge of the 1635 Carlisle to Hull service at Crowdundle. Photo taken 20/4/85, Photographer G.Edwards.
A nice moody shot of 31445 and 31216 in charge of the 1635 Carlisle to Hull service at Crowdundle. Photo taken 20/4/85, Photographer G.Edwards.
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86204 ' City of Carlisle' arrives at Birmingham New Street with a southbound service. Photo taken 19/6/86, photographer unknown.
86204 ' City of Carlisle' arrives at Birmingham New Street with a southbound service. Photo taken 19/6/86, photographer unknown.
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86213 'Lancashire Witch' sits at Carlisle with the 'Sussex Scot' Photo taken October 1997, photographer unknown.
86213 'Lancashire Witch' sits at Carlisle with the 'Sussex Scot' Photo taken October 1997, photographer unknown.
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The chances of a Diesel day ever happening in privatised world of todays railways is absolute zero. 33021 and 33022 clatter through St Albans on the 21/5/89 Intercity Diesel Day. Photographer G.Edwards.
The chances of a Diesel day ever happening in privatised world of todays railways is absolute zero. 33021 and 33022 clatter through St Albans on the 21/5/89 Intercity Diesel Day. Photographer G.Edwards.
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Saltley Depot and 31321 and 20164 wait for there next turn of duty. Photo taken 1979.
Saltley Depot and 31321 and 20164 wait for there next turn of duty. Photo taken 1979.
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47612 ' Titan' is seen at Llandrindod Wells with 1Z46 The Welsh Mountain Cobbler. Photo taken 25/2/89. Photo taken by G.Edwards
47612 ' Titan' is seen at Llandrindod Wells with 1Z46 The Welsh Mountain Cobbler. Photo taken 25/2/89. Photo taken by G.Edwards
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