2. Railways

2011 Swanage Railway Diesel Gala

The 2011 Swanage Diesel Gala promised to be something completely different with the offer of a secondman turn with one of the drivers on the Friday. It didn't quite work out as planned but I still did the turn and Ross accompanied me as well. The Saturday and Sunday was spent photographing as usual. 6-8/5/2011
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  • Day one of the 2011 Swanage Diesel Gala and Ross sits in the driver's seat of resident loco 33103 during the lunchtime layover at Swanage. I was the rostered secondman on the loco for the day taking up an offer made the previous year by one of the senior drivers. As it happened he was not able to do the turn on the day and we rode with another driver. 6/5/2011

    Day one of the 2011 Swanage Diesel Gala and Ross sits in the driver's seat of resident loco 33103 during the lunchtime layover at Swanage. I was the rostered secondman on the loco for the day taking up an offer made the previous year by one of the senior drivers. As it happened he was not able to do the turn on the day and we rode with another driver. 6/5/2011

  • Viewed from the cab of 33103, Swanage pilotman Pete Sykes extends his arm and receives the token from the Swanage signalman for the section to Harmans Cross. Class 52 Western D1062 departs Swanage about 25 minutes late with 1N36 1510 Swanage to Norden.

    Viewed from the cab of 33103, Swanage pilotman Pete Sykes extends his arm and receives the token from the Swanage signalman for the section to Harmans Cross. Class 52 Western D1062 departs Swanage about 25 minutes late with 1N36 1510 Swanage to Norden.

  • The previous train was brought in by former Fastline freight 56301. As the stock was the 3CIG unit 1498 strengthened with a dual braked mkI, a translator loco was not required for the class 56. Now is is released and passes the box running into the yard.

    The previous train was brought in by former Fastline freight 56301. As the stock was the 3CIG unit 1498 strengthened with a dual braked mkI, a translator loco was not required for the class 56. Now is is released and passes the box running into the yard.

  • The loco runs past 33103 into the yard and will wait for its next turn which will run with us as translator loco. 6/5/2011

    The loco runs past 33103 into the yard and will wait for its next turn which will run with us as translator loco. 6/5/2011

  • Day two and its photographing starting at Norden. Harry Needle Railroad Co owned 37503 is in well worn and shabby early EWS livery and stands in the run round loop at Norden. 7/5/2011

    Day two and its photographing starting at Norden. Harry Needle Railroad Co owned 37503 is in well worn and shabby early EWS livery and stands in the run round loop at Norden. 7/5/2011

  • Also parked up is diesel hydraulic "Western" class 52 D1062 "Western Courier".

    Also parked up is diesel hydraulic "Western" class 52 D1062 "Western Courier".

  • Home based 33103 runs in with a five coach set that was parked up overnight at Harmans Cross. The loco ran light from Swanage, retrieved the coaches and formed 1N06 1025 Harmans Cross to Norden.

    Home based 33103 runs in with a five coach set that was parked up overnight at Harmans Cross. The loco ran light from Swanage, retrieved the coaches and formed 1N06 1025 Harmans Cross to Norden.

  • Once in the station and the points changed, D1062 comes out of the loop.

    Once in the station and the points changed, D1062 comes out of the loop.

  • It has tied on the Swanage end of the train and departs Norden at 1050 as 1H01 for Harmans Cross. 33103 is still on the other end to bring the train back to Norden.

    It has tied on the Swanage end of the train and departs Norden at 1050 as 1H01 for Harmans Cross. 33103 is still on the other end to bring the train back to Norden.

  • It has tied on the Swanage end of the train and departs Norden at 1050 as 1H01 for Harmans Cross. 33103 is still on the other end to bring the train back to Norden.

    It has tied on the Swanage end of the train and departs Norden at 1050 as 1H01 for Harmans Cross. 33103 is still on the other end to bring the train back to Norden.

  • The shuttle crossed 1N08 1030 off Swanage for Norden, at Corfe and now makes the short journey to Norden just over a mile from Corfe. Class 73 electro-diesel 73205 leads 73136 on this working.

    The shuttle crossed 1N08 1030 off Swanage for Norden, at Corfe and now makes the short journey to Norden just over a mile from Corfe. Class 73 electro-diesel 73205 leads 73136 on this working.

  • The platform bustles with passengers as 37503 comes out of the loop to couple onto the train for its next turn.

    The platform bustles with passengers as 37503 comes out of the loop to couple onto the train for its next turn.

  • The guard has given the right away and the driver looks back as he eases the train out of Norden, 2S05 1110 to Swanage.

    The guard has given the right away and the driver looks back as he eases the train out of Norden, 2S05 1110 to Swanage.

  • The shuttle working returns with 33103 in charge of 1N10 1105 Harmans Cross to Norden.

    The shuttle working returns with 33103 in charge of 1N10 1105 Harmans Cross to Norden.

  • Leaving Norden and walking into the field along the footpath to Corfe to record D1062 passing with 1H03 1130 Norden to Harmans Cross. This is a morning shot as by this time the sun has come round off the side of the train but still on the nose.

    Leaving Norden and walking into the field along the footpath to Corfe to record D1062 passing with 1H03 1130 Norden to Harmans Cross. This is a morning shot as by this time the sun has come round off the side of the train but still on the nose.

  • The class 33 has been replaced by the pair of 73's as they pass over Corfe Viaduct on the back of D1062's train.

    The class 33 has been replaced by the pair of 73's as they pass over Corfe Viaduct on the back of D1062's train.

  • The next up train passes over Corfe Viaduct with BR green liveried D6515 and 3CIG 1498 running as 1N12 1110 Swanage to Norden and the type 3 shows the correct Swanage branch 98 headcode.

    The next up train passes over Corfe Viaduct with BR green liveried D6515 and 3CIG 1498 running as 1N12 1110 Swanage to Norden and the type 3 shows the correct Swanage branch 98 headcode.

  • The 3CIG and dual braked coach set heads back to Swanage behind 56301. Fastline Freight went bust just a few months previously and the mainline future of this loco is not known.

    The 3CIG and dual braked coach set heads back to Swanage behind 56301. Fastline Freight went bust just a few months previously and the mainline future of this loco is not known.

  • The train passes over Corfe Viaduct, it is wholly airbraked so no translator loco is required.

    The train passes over Corfe Viaduct, it is wholly airbraked so no translator loco is required.

  • The shuttle returns to Norden with 73205 and 73136 running on their 600hp diesel engines with 1N14 1145 from Harmans Cross to Norden crossing Corfe Viaduct.

    The shuttle returns to Norden with 73205 and 73136 running on their 600hp diesel engines with 1N14 1145 from Harmans Cross to Norden crossing Corfe Viaduct.

  • Turning round as the train passes and slows for the Norden stop with D1062 on the back.

    Turning round as the train passes and slows for the Norden stop with D1062 on the back.

  • Station work goes on and D1062 has been uncoupled and draws forward to allow the loco in the loop to come out and tie on. D1062 will then go back into the loop

    Station work goes on and D1062 has been uncoupled and draws forward to allow the loco in the loop to come out and tie on. D1062 will then go back into the loop

  • D6515 has replaced D1062 on the country end of the Harmans Cross shuttle and leads the formation away with 1H05 1210 off Norden.

    D6515 has replaced D1062 on the country end of the Harmans Cross shuttle and leads the formation away with 1H05 1210 off Norden.

  • The train passes over Corfe Viaduct and the pair of class 73s remain on the back.

    The train passes over Corfe Viaduct and the pair of class 73s remain on the back.

  • The shuttle crosses a Swanage to Norden train in Corfe station and here it erupts from Corfe cutting in true Deltic style, with a massive plume of two stroke clag.

    The shuttle crosses a Swanage to Norden train in Corfe station and here it erupts from Corfe cutting in true Deltic style, with a massive plume of two stroke clag.

  • The driver has throttled back as D9009 passes over the viaduct working 1N16 1150 off Swanage to Norden. The exhaust smoke, which is burnt oil caused by the powerplant idling then being opened up, is clinging to the side of East Hill.

    The driver has throttled back as D9009 passes over the viaduct working 1N16 1150 off Swanage to Norden. The exhaust smoke, which is burnt oil caused by the powerplant idling then being opened up, is clinging to the side of East Hill.

  • Moving to Corfe station and D1062 runs in with 1S09 1230 from Norden to Swanage. The train looks packed with the first coach looking wedged.

    Moving to Corfe station and D1062 runs in with 1S09 1230 from Norden to Swanage. The train looks packed with the first coach looking wedged.

  • On the back of the Swanage train is resident 33103 which carries the name "Swordfish".

    On the back of the Swanage train is resident 33103 which carries the name "Swordfish".

  • With the Swanage train safely inside and the relevant token exchanged and given to the crews, the driver of 73205 opens the power handle and the English Electric 4SRKT 600hp powerplant on each loco winds up and the pair lifts the five coach shuttle out of Corfe station. The working is 1N18 1225 Harmans Cross to Norden.

    With the Swanage train safely inside and the relevant token exchanged and given to the crews, the driver of 73205 opens the power handle and the English Electric 4SRKT 600hp powerplant on each loco winds up and the pair lifts the five coach shuttle out of Corfe station. The working is 1N18 1225 Harmans Cross to Norden.

  • On the back of the shuttle is D6515 looking superb in BR green livery.

    On the back of the shuttle is D6515 looking superb in BR green livery.

  • Train 1N20 1230 from Swanage to Norden approaches Corfe Castle station on the up station loop with 37503 and 1498.

    Train 1N20 1230 from Swanage to Norden approaches Corfe Castle station on the up station loop with 37503 and 1498.

  • 37503 stands against the up starter as D6515 leads 1H07 1250 Norden to Harmans Cross passes it slowing for its station stop.

    37503 stands against the up starter as D6515 leads 1H07 1250 Norden to Harmans Cross passes it slowing for its station stop.

  • The shuttle powers away from Corfe with a change of loco on the north end, the class 73s have been replaced with the class 55.

    The shuttle powers away from Corfe with a change of loco on the north end, the class 73s have been replaced with the class 55.

  • Deltic D9009 brings the shuttle 1N22 1305 off Harmans Cross to Norden into the station up loop. The loco is showing an incorrect headcode.

    Deltic D9009 brings the shuttle 1N22 1305 off Harmans Cross to Norden into the station up loop. The loco is showing an incorrect headcode.

  • At the head of the train are 73205 and 73136 and the 3CIG unit 1498. With the dual braked coach at the Swanage end of the unit it is not possible sadly to use it in push-pull mode. The train, 1S11 1310 Norden to Swanage start the climb at 1 in 80 over the common.

    At the head of the train are 73205 and 73136 and the 3CIG unit 1498. With the dual braked coach at the Swanage end of the unit it is not possible sadly to use it in push-pull mode. The train, 1S11 1310 Norden to Swanage start the climb at 1 in 80 over the common.

  • Unusually the signalman has allowed the down train into Corfe before the up, this is due to the up being a little late. 37503 fronts 1H09 1330 Norden to Harmans Cross and a crew member is ready to surrender the token. The new Corfe signalbox is finished, fitted out and fully functioning.

    Unusually the signalman has allowed the down train into Corfe before the up, this is due to the up being a little late. 37503 fronts 1H09 1330 Norden to Harmans Cross and a crew member is ready to surrender the token. The new Corfe signalbox is finished, fitted out and fully functioning.

  • Carrying the "Lost Boys 1968-1988" headboard, 56301 with 33103 runs in with 1N24 1310 Swanage to Norden. The headboard relates to the position of Second Man on diesel locos which was done away with in 1988 with most second men being promoted to driver. Previously they were the steam firemen.

    Carrying the "Lost Boys 1968-1988" headboard, 56301 with 33103 runs in with 1N24 1310 Swanage to Norden. The headboard relates to the position of Second Man on diesel locos which was done away with in 1988 with most second men being promoted to driver. Previously they were the steam firemen.

  • Having boarded the class 37 hauled shuttle at Corfe we get off at Harmans Cross and quickly walk up to the over bridge to record the Norden bound shuttle, 1N26 1345 off. The Deltic is opened up big style and D9009 puts out the clag like a steam loco lifting its safety valves!!

    Having boarded the class 37 hauled shuttle at Corfe we get off at Harmans Cross and quickly walk up to the over bridge to record the Norden bound shuttle, 1N26 1345 off. The Deltic is opened up big style and D9009 puts out the clag like a steam loco lifting its safety valves!!

  • Looking east from Haycrafts Lane bridge and diesel hydraulic D1062 with 1498 approaches with 1N28 1350 from Swanage to Norden.

    Looking east from Haycrafts Lane bridge and diesel hydraulic D1062 with 1498 approaches with 1N28 1350 from Swanage to Norden.

  • Back at Corfe and type 3 37503 enters the down loop for its station stop with 1H11 1410 Norden to Harmans Cross.

    Back at Corfe and type 3 37503 enters the down loop for its station stop with 1H11 1410 Norden to Harmans Cross.

  • I was invited into Corfe's new signalbox by Pete Duncalfe. The station diagram with the lever numbers for the various points and signals shown on it and also the track circuit indicators.

    I was invited into Corfe's new signalbox by Pete Duncalfe. The station diagram with the lever numbers for the various points and signals shown on it and also the track circuit indicators.

  • The lever frame has at least 29 levers with many white spare levers. At the far end are the token machines. This 'box will interface with Network Rail for eventual through running to the National Network.

    The lever frame has at least 29 levers with many white spare levers. At the far end are the token machines. This 'box will interface with Network Rail for eventual through running to the National Network.

  • 33103 runs into the up platform with shuttle 1N30 1425 from Harmans Cross to Norden. It will come to a stop with the loco just off the end of the platform.

    33103 runs into the up platform with shuttle 1N30 1425 from Harmans Cross to Norden. It will come to a stop with the loco just off the end of the platform.

  • The next down train is using set B which is the airbraked rake of 3CIG 1498 and a dual braked coach. 56301 does not need a translator with this train 1S15 1430 Norden to Swanage. 56045 was bought from EWS by Fastline Freight and overhauled to operate container trains and renumbered to 56301. The work didn't last long and Fastline went bust, 56301 was bought from the company creditors by the Class 56 Group.

    The next down train is using set B which is the airbraked rake of 3CIG 1498 and a dual braked coach. 56301 does not need a translator with this train 1S15 1430 Norden to Swanage. 56045 was bought from EWS by Fastline Freight and overhauled to operate container trains and renumbered to 56301. The work didn't last long and Fastline went bust, 56301 was bought from the company creditors by the Class 56 Group.

  • 33103 waits for the token and the road with 1N30 1425 from Harmans Cross. The up starter is on and the castle ruins watches down on proceedings.

    33103 waits for the token and the road with 1N30 1425 from Harmans Cross. The up starter is on and the castle ruins watches down on proceedings.

  • 37503 is on the rear and Corfe station falls quiet again.

    37503 is on the rear and Corfe station falls quiet again.

  • The quiet doesn't last for long as 73025 and 73136 draw in with 1N32 1430 Swanage to Norden. 73205 looks just fantastic in BR InterCity livery. This was the last shot of the day for some reason lost in time. Maybe Ross and I decided to spent the rest of the day riding, I can not recall now or even back when I was writing up the Cardbox program, most strange. 7/5/2011

    The quiet doesn't last for long as 73025 and 73136 draw in with 1N32 1430 Swanage to Norden. 73205 looks just fantastic in BR InterCity livery. This was the last shot of the day for some reason lost in time. Maybe Ross and I decided to spent the rest of the day riding, I can not recall now or even back when I was writing up the Cardbox program, most strange. 7/5/2011

  • Day three and I'm at Corfe to watch the 3CIG 1498 being retrieved from the yard by 73205 and 73136. I had hoped to photograph them passing the shunting dummy on the off position but I was too late. Here they have already gone into the yard to couple onto the unit. 8/5/11

    Day three and I'm at Corfe to watch the 3CIG 1498 being retrieved from the yard by 73205 and 73136. I had hoped to photograph them passing the shunting dummy on the off position but I was too late. Here they have already gone into the yard to couple onto the unit. 8/5/11

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