2. Railways

Colton Junction and Church Fenton

Week two of the 2006 summer tour and this part of the world is well known to me as I used to live at nearby RAF Church Fenton in the mid 1980's and never wanted to leave. The half Yorkshireman in me had a yearning to stay, but the RAF had other ideas and I did get moved away. This was however a great day on an old stomping ground and I relished the traction but wished I could be back in 1985.......with my digital camera. Sigh!!! 7/8/2006
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  • A new week and I'm in North Yorkshire at Colton Junction to the south of York. An unknown class 221 Super Voyager takes the Church Fenton road with 1O14 0600 Glasgow Central to Bournemouth Cross Country service.

    A new week and I'm in North Yorkshire at Colton Junction to the south of York. An unknown class 221 Super Voyager takes the Church Fenton road with 1O14 0600 Glasgow Central to Bournemouth Cross Country service.

  • 66545 leads an empty rake of HHA coal hoppers north on the ECML at Colton. This train, 4S08 0745 Eggborough Power Station to New Cumnock, was the only Freightliner working I saw on the ECML this day.

    66545 leads an empty rake of HHA coal hoppers north on the ECML at Colton. This train, 4S08 0745 Eggborough Power Station to New Cumnock, was the only Freightliner working I saw on the ECML this day.

  • The first of the day's class 60 tugs comes round the curve on the ECML, Selby Diversion, with 6N04 MWFO 0800 Lindsey to Jarrow loaded TEA and TDA bogie tanks carrying petroleum products.

    The first of the day's class 60 tugs comes round the curve on the ECML, Selby Diversion, with 6N04 MWFO 0800 Lindsey to Jarrow loaded TEA and TDA bogie tanks carrying petroleum products.

  • EWS 66186 takes a loaded set of HTA coal hoppers onto the Up Leeds road at Colton with a train for Eggborough Power Station, 6C20 0728 from Redcar.

    EWS 66186 takes a loaded set of HTA coal hoppers onto the Up Leeds road at Colton with a train for Eggborough Power Station, 6C20 0728 from Redcar.

  • This was the first of several pleasant surprises on this day. FM Rail 47703 heads north running as 0Z55 Derby to York NRM.

    This was the first of several pleasant surprises on this day. FM Rail 47703 heads north running as 0Z55 Derby to York NRM.

  • An unknown class 220 Voyager set passes by heading for its next station stop at York. It is rostered to 1S41 0615 Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Cross Country working.

    An unknown class 220 Voyager set passes by heading for its next station stop at York. It is rostered to 1S41 0615 Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Cross Country working.

  • Sprinter 158904 is in West Yorkshire Metro livery and forms a class 2 local service 2R59 1022 York to Selby.

    Sprinter 158904 is in West Yorkshire Metro livery and forms a class 2 local service 2R59 1022 York to Selby.

  • An unidentified class 220 Voyager approaches Colton Junction heading north with what I believe to be the late running 1E35 0730 Birmingham to Newcastle Cross Country working.

    An unidentified class 220 Voyager approaches Colton Junction heading north with what I believe to be the late running 1E35 0730 Birmingham to Newcastle Cross Country working.

  • Having seen Trans Pennine units running in South Wales, it is more normal to seen them running here in Yorkshire. 158806 forms 1E66 0822 Liverpool Lime Street to Scarborough.

    Having seen Trans Pennine units running in South Wales, it is more normal to seen them running here in Yorkshire. 158806 forms 1E66 0822 Liverpool Lime Street to Scarborough.

  • Another three car sprinter unit heads away from York this time bound for Liverpool, 1M28 0946 off Scarborough. 20 years ago I spotted and photographed at York extensively and these trains were worked by class 45 Peaks and a long rake of mkI coaches.

    Another three car sprinter unit heads away from York this time bound for Liverpool, 1M28 0946 off Scarborough. 20 years ago I spotted and photographed at York extensively and these trains were worked by class 45 Peaks and a long rake of mkI coaches.

  • A four car class 221 Super Voyager unit goes south on the ECML with a cross country working 1V47 0935 Newcastle to Bristol.

    A four car class 221 Super Voyager unit goes south on the ECML with a cross country working 1V47 0935 Newcastle to Bristol.

  • A GNER mkIV set speeds north to York behind 91103, running at 125mph. The working is 1S09 0900 Kings Cross to Glasgow Central.

    A GNER mkIV set speeds north to York behind 91103, running at 125mph. The working is 1S09 0900 Kings Cross to Glasgow Central.

  • This unknown class 220 Voyager unit would have passed through my home county of Fife twice before it reached me here at Colton. Train 1M49 0940 Dundee to Birmingham New Street runs ECS from Craigentinny to Dundee to start its diagram.

    This unknown class 220 Voyager unit would have passed through my home county of Fife twice before it reached me here at Colton. Train 1M49 0940 Dundee to Birmingham New Street runs ECS from Craigentinny to Dundee to start its diagram.

  • The second of the day's pleasant surprises, West Coast Railways 57601 heads away from York on the Church Fenton road with a single observation coach in tow. The train ID is 5Z57 1030 York to Carnforth.

    The second of the day's pleasant surprises, West Coast Railways 57601 heads away from York on the Church Fenton road with a single observation coach in tow. The train ID is 5Z57 1030 York to Carnforth.

  • I knew this train was running but not when, and as it appeared my mobile rang. There is never a good time to be told your son's dog has been put to sleep and this was not a good time.

    I knew this train was running but not when, and as it appeared my mobile rang. There is never a good time to be told your son's dog has been put to sleep and this was not a good time.

  • Crossing the road for the going away shot of 31105 and 31106 working 4Z07 Derby to Heaton Serco Test Train. I put my camera down, finished the call and shed a tear or two at the loss of a dear and loyal friend.

    Crossing the road for the going away shot of 31105 and 31106 working 4Z07 Derby to Heaton Serco Test Train. I put my camera down, finished the call and shed a tear or two at the loss of a dear and loyal friend.

  • Over on the Church Fenton road a pair of class 158 sprinters run westbound. The lead unit is in Trans Pennine livery with the back one in Centrail Trains colours but with Trans Pennine branding. The working is 1P31 1008 Newcastle to Manchester Airport.

    Over on the Church Fenton road a pair of class 158 sprinters run westbound. The lead unit is in Trans Pennine livery with the back one in Centrail Trains colours but with Trans Pennine branding. The working is 1P31 1008 Newcastle to Manchester Airport.

  • All GNER mkIV sets have the loco at the country end of the train and will pull from London and propel into the capital. 91109 leads 1N04 0930 London Kings Cross to Newcastle.

    All GNER mkIV sets have the loco at the country end of the train and will pull from London and propel into the capital. 91109 leads 1N04 0930 London Kings Cross to Newcastle.

  • 60027 was seen in South Wales the previous week but now it is further north. The tug is on a class 66 turn, 6M83 MWO 0845 Redcar to Warrington Arpley, 36 loaded MEA coal boxes.

    60027 was seen in South Wales the previous week but now it is further north. The tug is on a class 66 turn, 6M83 MWO 0845 Redcar to Warrington Arpley, 36 loaded MEA coal boxes.

  • These Trans Pennine units are quite colourful when nicely lit, 158813 forms 1E69 0922 Liverpool Lime Street to Scarborough. Back in the mid 1980's during my time at RAF Church Fenton, this would have been a class 45 Peak with eight or so mkI's.

    These Trans Pennine units are quite colourful when nicely lit, 158813 forms 1E69 0922 Liverpool Lime Street to Scarborough. Back in the mid 1980's during my time at RAF Church Fenton, this would have been a class 45 Peak with eight or so mkI's.

  • Freightliner Heavy Haul 66510 clatters over the pointwork of Colton South Junction with a rake of empty HHA coal hoppers. The train ID is 4N39 1045 Drax Power Station to Tyne Dock.

    Freightliner Heavy Haul 66510 clatters over the pointwork of Colton South Junction with a rake of empty HHA coal hoppers. The train ID is 4N39 1045 Drax Power Station to Tyne Dock.

  • DRS 66409 was at the time on hire to Freightliner Heavy Haul and is employed on 6C55 0947 Redcar to West Burton Power Station loaded coal.

    DRS 66409 was at the time on hire to Freightliner Heavy Haul and is employed on 6C55 0947 Redcar to West Burton Power Station loaded coal.

  • I was not doing too well at identifying the powercars and Voyager sets and this HST is no exception. The train IS known and is 1E08 0930 Edinburgh to Kings Cross, diesel hauled under the wires the whole way.

    I was not doing too well at identifying the powercars and Voyager sets and this HST is no exception. The train IS known and is 1E08 0930 Edinburgh to Kings Cross, diesel hauled under the wires the whole way.

  • This unidentified GNER HST has a Midland Main Line coach in the formation.

    This unidentified GNER HST has a Midland Main Line coach in the formation.

  • Whilst the unit is identified as 153317, the working is unidentified, but I believe it to be on route learning duties.

    Whilst the unit is identified as 153317, the working is unidentified, but I believe it to be on route learning duties.

  • Pleasant surprise number 3 and the best of them is 47703 returning south with immaculate Deltic 55002 "Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry" in tow.

    Pleasant surprise number 3 and the best of them is 47703 returning south with immaculate Deltic 55002 "Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry" in tow.

  • The Deltic is going to Barrow Hill, 0Z55 York NRM to Barrow Hill, for the planned Deltic reunion where all surviving class 55 locos will be brought together.

    The Deltic is going to Barrow Hill, 0Z55 York NRM to Barrow Hill, for the planned Deltic reunion where all surviving class 55 locos will be brought together.

  • Back to the normal ECML traffic and 43111 leads 43113 with 1S12 1030 Kings Cross to Aberdeen.

    Back to the normal ECML traffic and 43111 leads 43113 with 1S12 1030 Kings Cross to Aberdeen.

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    The second of the day's pleasant surprises, West Coast Railways 57601 heads away from York on the Church Fenton road with a single observation coach in tow. The train ID is 5Z57 1030 York to Carnforth.
    I knew this train was running but not when, and as it appeared my mobile rang. There is never a good time to be told your son's dog has been put to sleep and this was not a good time.