Eastern Escapades
15th September 2006

BR's Eastern Region through the late 1970's and 1980's and early 1990's. Lots of Deltics and class 40's. Locations include Doncaster, Leeds, York, Sheffield, East Anglia and Berwick.
There also some purchased images that I have copyright of. Where known the original photographer is credited.
Latest photo added 4/11/09.

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Part of a job lot of slides 03112 looks like its at Berwick upon Tweed. Date and photographer unknown.
Part of a job lot of slides 03112 looks like its at Berwick upon Tweed. Date and photographer unknown.
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Chaloners Whin is the former site of the junction south of York where the ECML and the line in from Leeds joined. The Selby diversion saw the end to this junction and the line was lifted. A Tesco store now borders the area. 47574 passes with the 0805 Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastle service. Photo taken 20/6/81, Photographer B.Watkins.
Chaloners Whin is the former site of the junction south of York where the ECML and the line in from Leeds joined. The Selby diversion saw the end to this junction and the line was lifted. A Tesco store now borders the area. 47574 passes with the 0805 Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastle service. Photo taken 20/6/81, Photographer B.Watkins.
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2008-04-07 00:00:00
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A nice shot of 31227 at Huddersfield with a rake of Mk1 coaches. Date taken and photographer unknown.
A nice shot of 31227 at Huddersfield with a rake of Mk1 coaches. Date taken and photographer unknown.
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2008-04-07 00:00:00
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An unidentified Deltic seen at York in July 1979. Photographer unknown.
An unidentified Deltic seen at York in July 1979. Photographer unknown.
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55015 'Tulyar' waits opposite Tea room square at York station with a down express. Slide dated June 1979, photographer unknown.
55015 'Tulyar' waits opposite Tea room square at York station with a down express. Slide dated June 1979, photographer unknown.
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55011 'The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers' waits at York with an up working. Photographer unknown, slide dated July 1979.
55011 'The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers' waits at York with an up working. Photographer unknown, slide dated July 1979.
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Looks like this photo was taken from the dock by Gresley House at Doncaster. 47219 waits to depart with a special for York. Photo taken 7/7/81, Photographer B.Watkins
Looks like this photo was taken from the dock by Gresley House at Doncaster. 47219 waits to depart with a special for York. Photo taken 7/7/81, Photographer B.Watkins
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2008-04-07 00:00:00
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31450 is a Leeds with Photo taken 10/6/89 Photographer P.Ryan.
31450 is a Leeds with Photo taken 10/6/89 Photographer P.Ryan.
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45073 waits at York steam belching from the pipes as it waits to depart with a Liverpool to Newcastle working. Photo taken 26/5/80 By P.Ryan.
45073 waits at York steam belching from the pipes as it waits to depart with a Liverpool to Newcastle working. Photo taken 26/5/80 By P.Ryan.
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The light is failing on this nice crisp winter day as 45119 arrives at Leeds with the 1115 Bangor to Newcastle service. Photo taken 4/1/85, Photographer G.Edwards.
The light is failing on this nice crisp winter day as 45119 arrives at Leeds with the 1115 Bangor to Newcastle service. Photo taken 4/1/85, Photographer G.Edwards.
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40085 sits at a very wet York station with a van train. Photo taken 26/5/80, photographer P.Ryan.
40085 sits at a very wet York station with a van train. Photo taken 26/5/80, photographer P.Ryan.
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Another unusual photo from just outside of Leeds station.  45140 passes the Wallace Arnold departure point in The Calls with a Liverpool to Newcastle service. Photo taken 20/4/87, photographer P.Ryan.
Another unusual photo from just outside of Leeds station. 45140 passes the Wallace Arnold departure point in The Calls with a Liverpool to Newcastle service. Photo taken 20/4/87, photographer P.Ryan.
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55003 is on the final approach to Kings Cross as it passes through Finsbury Park station. Photo taken 1977.
55003 is on the final approach to Kings Cross as it passes through Finsbury Park station. Photo taken 1977.
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Taken from the Wallace Arnold yard near to Leeds station, 47439 passes by with an unidentified service. Photo taken 20/4/87, photographer R.Ryan.
Taken from the Wallace Arnold yard near to Leeds station, 47439 passes by with an unidentified service. Photo taken 20/4/87, photographer R.Ryan.
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47063 approaches Morley station with a York to Manchester stopping service....those were the days. Photo taken 24/7/82, photographer P.Ryan.
47063 approaches Morley station with a York to Manchester stopping service....those were the days. Photo taken 24/7/82, photographer P.Ryan.
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45111 ' Grenadier Guardsman' rolls into Dewsbury station with a Liverpool to Newcastle working. Photo taken 5/6/82, photographer P.Ryan.
45111 ' Grenadier Guardsman' rolls into Dewsbury station with a Liverpool to Newcastle working. Photo taken 5/6/82, photographer P.Ryan.
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There is only so much you can do in photoshop! 37044 runs through Finsbury Park with a train of mineral wagons. Photo overexposed on Orwochrome in 1977.
There is only so much you can do in photoshop! 37044 runs through Finsbury Park with a train of mineral wagons. Photo overexposed on Orwochrome in 1977.
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55004 ' Queen's Own Highlander' is berthed in York Depot sidings for the evening. Photo taken 26/5/81, photographer P.Ryan.
55004 ' Queen's Own Highlander' is berthed in York Depot sidings for the evening. Photo taken 26/5/81, photographer P.Ryan.
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46025 near Neville Hill with a Liverpool to Newcastle service. Photo taken 1/8/82, photographer P.Ryan.
46025 near Neville Hill with a Liverpool to Newcastle service. Photo taken 1/8/82, photographer P.Ryan.
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47515 ' Night Mail' arrives at Leeds with a Newcastle to Liverpool service. Photo taken 10/6/89, photographer P.Ryan.
47515 ' Night Mail' arrives at Leeds with a Newcastle to Liverpool service. Photo taken 10/6/89, photographer P.Ryan.
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47488 the second loco named 'Railriders' is seen at Newcastle with a Trans Peninne working. Photo taken August 1988, photographer unknown.
47488 the second loco named 'Railriders' is seen at Newcastle with a Trans Peninne working. Photo taken August 1988, photographer unknown.
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A busy scene at Leeds. 47481 has charge of the 1045 departure to Carlisle. Photo taken 16/5/87. Photographer P.Ryan.
A busy scene at Leeds. 47481 has charge of the 1045 departure to Carlisle. Photo taken 16/5/87. Photographer P.Ryan.
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In bright sunlight 47443 has charge of a Leeds to carlisle working. Photo taken 2/9/89, photogrpaher P.Ryan.
In bright sunlight 47443 has charge of a Leeds to carlisle working. Photo taken 2/9/89, photogrpaher P.Ryan.
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47422 is captured arriving at Leeds with a Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastle service. Photo taken 12/8/89, photographer P.Ryan.
47422 is captured arriving at Leeds with a Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastle service. Photo taken 12/8/89, photographer P.Ryan.
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