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Barrow Hill LNER Gala 2009

The preserved round house loco shed at Barrow Hill is the setting for an LNER themed gala with a varied selection of locos from the former London and North Eastern Railway stable. I was there, with my son Ross, as R.O. for A4 pacific 60009 Union of South Africa. 3/4/2009
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  • A2 pacific 60532 Blue Peter stands beside newly built A1 pacific 60163 Tornado.

    A2 pacific 60532 Blue Peter stands beside newly built A1 pacific 60163 Tornado.

  • This day is the Friday and a private photo charter had the run of the shed and the locos.

    This day is the Friday and a private photo charter had the run of the shed and the locos.

  • A1 60163 stands beside A2 60532 with A4 60009 and K1 62005 visible in the background.

    A1 60163 stands beside A2 60532 with A4 60009 and K1 62005 visible in the background.

  • Moving over in the yard and in the background we now see N7/2 69621, A4s 60007, 60009 and K1 62005.

    Moving over in the yard and in the background we now see N7/2 69621, A4s 60007, 60009 and K1 62005.

  • A2 60532 has been cosmetically restored and painted into Apple Green livery with British Railways written on the tender especially for this gala.

    A2 60532 has been cosmetically restored and painted into Apple Green livery with British Railways written on the tender especially for this gala.

  • NELPeG's K1 2-6-0 loco 62005 stands outside the main shed.

    NELPeG's K1 2-6-0 loco 62005 stands outside the main shed.

  • John Cameron's A4, 60009 Union of South Africa stands inside Barrow Hill's former Midland Railway square roundhouse on the 54 foot, 8 1/2 inch diameter turntable, too short to turn it.

    John Cameron's A4, 60009 Union of South Africa stands inside Barrow Hill's former Midland Railway square roundhouse on the 54 foot, 8 1/2 inch diameter turntable, too short to turn it.

  • I was here as support crew RO for No9.

    I was here as support crew RO for No9.

  • 41708 is a class 1F 0-6-0T loco designed by Johnson for the Midland Railway in 1878 and is the only one preserved. It ran for a few years at Swanage as a half cab.

    41708 is a class 1F 0-6-0T loco designed by Johnson for the Midland Railway in 1878 and is the only one preserved. It ran for a few years at Swanage as a half cab.

  • Also on the support crew are Jamie and Dave, they look out from the cab.

    Also on the support crew are Jamie and Dave, they look out from the cab.

  • A varied selection of locos was inside the shed on display. Included are former Midland railway 1F 0-6-0 41708 and ex LMSR Black Five 45110.

    A varied selection of locos was inside the shed on display. Included are former Midland railway 1F 0-6-0 41708 and ex LMSR Black Five 45110.

  • 506 is part of the National Collection and is a class D11/1 Director built for the Great Central Railway and is named Butler Henderson.

    506 is part of the National Collection and is a class D11/1 Director built for the Great Central Railway and is named Butler Henderson.

  • Also in the shed and in steam is another National Collection loco, class O4 2-8-0 63601.

    Also in the shed and in steam is another National Collection loco, class O4 2-8-0 63601.

  • No9 sits on the 54 foot, 8 1/2 inch diameter turntable and poses inside the shed.

    No9 sits on the 54 foot, 8 1/2 inch diameter turntable and poses inside the shed.

  • Black Five 45110 looks the part in the shed. I have worked support crew and been on the footplate on the mainline with this engine when it was based on the Severn Valley Railway. It participated in the 15 Guinea Special railtour to mark the end of BR steam on 15th August 1968.

    Black Five 45110 looks the part in the shed. I have worked support crew and been on the footplate on the mainline with this engine when it was based on the Severn Valley Railway. It participated in the 15 Guinea Special railtour to mark the end of BR steam on 15th August 1968.

  • Quite a selection of steam classes, A4, J17, 04 D11/1.

    Quite a selection of steam classes, A4, J17, 04 D11/1.

  • Support Crew member Ross tends to the lamps on No9.

    Support Crew member Ross tends to the lamps on No9.

  • Give me a smile son.

    Give me a smile son.

  • Robinson's 1920 design for the Great Central Railway poses inside the square roundhouse.

    Robinson's 1920 design for the Great Central Railway poses inside the square roundhouse.

  • The J17 has its BR number on the smokebox door. Next to it is 04 63601 and D11/1 506.

    The J17 has its BR number on the smokebox door. Next to it is 04 63601 and D11/1 506.

  • Out in the yard, N7/4 69621 acts as yard pilot and has re-positioned A2 pacific Blue Peter. Now it scurries away.

    Out in the yard, N7/4 69621 acts as yard pilot and has re-positioned A2 pacific Blue Peter. Now it scurries away.

  • A4's 60007 and 60009 stand next to each other.

    A4's 60007 and 60009 stand next to each other.

  • A1 60163, A2 60532 and A4 60007. Someone has put a smouldering rag in the smokebox of the A2.

    A1 60163, A2 60532 and A4 60007. Someone has put a smouldering rag in the smokebox of the A2.

  • An impressive line up of former LNER locos, classes A1, A2, A4 and K1. It was a real shame that A3 4472 Flying Scotsman was not available.

    An impressive line up of former LNER locos, classes A1, A2, A4 and K1. It was a real shame that A3 4472 Flying Scotsman was not available.

  • Same five just a slightly different angle.

    Same five just a slightly different angle.

  • If Flying Scotsman, Bittern and Mallard could have attended also, it would have been a line up never to be surpassed.....until the next LNER rebuild comes along!!

    If Flying Scotsman, Bittern and Mallard could have attended also, it would have been a line up never to be surpassed.....until the next LNER rebuild comes along!!

  • As the day wears on so the sun comes out and is a most welcome attendee.

    As the day wears on so the sun comes out and is a most welcome attendee.

  • Blue Peter and Sir Nigel Gresley.

    Blue Peter and Sir Nigel Gresley.

  • Sir Nigel Gresley and Union of South Africa.

    Sir Nigel Gresley and Union of South Africa.

  • The clean but work stained green livery on John Cameron's A4 looks good in black and white.

    The clean but work stained green livery on John Cameron's A4 looks good in black and white.

  • Now this is a front end line up, all nameplates are on show.

    Now this is a front end line up, all nameplates are on show.

  • Ross is enjoying himself as he looks from the cab of No9.

    Ross is enjoying himself as he looks from the cab of No9.

  • K1 62005 carries the name "Lord of the Isles" which is not prototypical. It acquired the name for its service at Fort William.

    K1 62005 carries the name "Lord of the Isles" which is not prototypical. It acquired the name for its service at Fort William.

  • 04 63601 has emerged from the shed and poses in the warm afternoon sun. I had the pleasure of driving this beast up and down the track here several times.

    04 63601 has emerged from the shed and poses in the warm afternoon sun. I had the pleasure of driving this beast up and down the track here several times.

  • NRM owned Butler Henderson is sadly out of traffic but it ran for many years on the Great Central Railway after it was restored to running condition by its staff.

    NRM owned Butler Henderson is sadly out of traffic but it ran for many years on the Great Central Railway after it was restored to running condition by its staff.

  • J17 65567 or 8217 is a J. Holden design of 1901 and was introduced for the Great Eastern Railway and is normally located at Beamish Open Air Museum.

    J17 65567 or 8217 is a J. Holden design of 1901 and was introduced for the Great Eastern Railway and is normally located at Beamish Open Air Museum.

  • This Romney, Hythe and Dimchurch Railway loco is very similar in appearance to the A1 Tornado. This loco carries the name Typhoon, also an aircraft, and was given the number 60164.

    This Romney, Hythe and Dimchurch Railway loco is very similar in appearance to the A1 Tornado. This loco carries the name Typhoon, also an aircraft, and was given the number 60164.

  • Another minimum gauge loco is this unnumbered 04 lookalike.

    Another minimum gauge loco is this unnumbered 04 lookalike.

  • Back out in the yard and the pacifics on parade have been re-positioned. 60163 now catches the afternoon sun.

    Back out in the yard and the pacifics on parade have been re-positioned. 60163 now catches the afternoon sun.

  • Tornado and Union of South Africa stand beside each other.

    Tornado and Union of South Africa stand beside each other.

  • K1 62005 had been given the task of moving Blue Peter, now it moves out the way.

    K1 62005 had been given the task of moving Blue Peter, now it moves out the way.

  • Now we have a line up of A4, A2, A4 and A1.

    Now we have a line up of A4, A2, A4 and A1.

  • The shadows are starting to lengthen as the afternoon turns into early evening.

    The shadows are starting to lengthen as the afternoon turns into early evening.

  • K1 62005 has been positioned to join in with the big boys.

    K1 62005 has been positioned to join in with the big boys.

  • Examples of design by Gresley, Peppercorn and Thompson.

    Examples of design by Gresley, Peppercorn and Thompson.

  • 60163 and 60009.

    60163 and 60009.

  • 60532 and 60007.

    60532 and 60007.

  • 60009 and 60532.

    60009 and 60532.

  • And a final look at the line up of LNER pacifics.

    And a final look at the line up of LNER pacifics.

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