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Doncaster FMi Meet 2006

A day out to join some of the lads from the Freightmaster Interactive forum for a stint at the busy East Coast station at the railway town of Doncaster. 10/3/2006
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  • 91107 makes its Doncaster station stop enroute to Kings Cross. The service is 1E05 0700 from Glasgow Central. This was my train up from Edinburgh.

    91107 makes its Doncaster station stop enroute to Kings Cross. The service is 1E05 0700 from Glasgow Central. This was my train up from Edinburgh.

  • Unbranded two tone rail freight grey 60013 waits for the road with a short enterprise service consisting of 7 ferry wagons and a steel bolster wagon. The train is 6D65 1119 Doncaster Belmont Yard to Immingham.

    Unbranded two tone rail freight grey 60013 waits for the road with a short enterprise service consisting of 7 ferry wagons and a steel bolster wagon. The train is 6D65 1119 Doncaster Belmont Yard to Immingham.

  • DRS type 3 37510 sits in the sidings in front of The Plant offices having undergone repair work and a repaint into their corporate colours.

    DRS type 3 37510 sits in the sidings in front of The Plant offices having undergone repair work and a repaint into their corporate colours.

  • The GNER thunderbird loco stationed at Doncaster is 67030. Here is sits ticking over in the sidings in front of The Plant offices.

    The GNER thunderbird loco stationed at Doncaster is 67030. Here is sits ticking over in the sidings in front of The Plant offices.

  • Hull Trains have four class 222 Pioneer units which are essentially a Voyager unit with a redesigned interior. Here an unidentified member (unidentified as I couldn't find the number!!) of the class enters the station with 1H03 0948 from Kings Cross to Hull.

    Hull Trains have four class 222 Pioneer units which are essentially a Voyager unit with a redesigned interior. Here an unidentified member (unidentified as I couldn't find the number!!) of the class enters the station with 1H03 0948 from Kings Cross to Hull.

  • EWS 350hp class 08 shunter 08888 potters through Doncaster station with 4 small cranes in tow. 8ZXX from Mashgate Sidings to Doncaster Decoy Yard Engineers train is the working.

    EWS 350hp class 08 shunter 08888 potters through Doncaster station with 4 small cranes in tow. 8ZXX from Mashgate Sidings to Doncaster Decoy Yard Engineers train is the working.

  • At the other end of the scale from the 08 shunter is 91130 tearing through York station at speed with 1S11 1000 Kings Cross to Edinburgh. The 1000 Kings Cross departure is "The Flying Scotsman".

    At the other end of the scale from the 08 shunter is 91130 tearing through York station at speed with 1S11 1000 Kings Cross to Edinburgh. The 1000 Kings Cross departure is "The Flying Scotsman".

  • Sprinter 158766 crosses from the east side to the west side of the station with 1B75 1027 Cleethorpes to Manchester Airport working.

    Sprinter 158766 crosses from the east side to the west side of the station with 1B75 1027 Cleethorpes to Manchester Airport working.

  • Freightliner 66528 runs through the down slow platform road with 4S15 West Burton to New Cumnock empty HHA bogie coal hoppers.

    Freightliner 66528 runs through the down slow platform road with 4S15 West Burton to New Cumnock empty HHA bogie coal hoppers.

  • 158759 departs the station and crosses from the up lines over the down roads and will head away on the Sheffield road. It is rostered to 1J25 1057 Hull to Sheffield service.

    158759 departs the station and crosses from the up lines over the down roads and will head away on the Sheffield road. It is rostered to 1J25 1057 Hull to Sheffield service.

  • Another Immingham bound enterprise working crosses the through roads with 66179 fronting 6D45 1250 Belmont Yard to Immingham with 6 BEA steel carriers on the drawbar.

    Another Immingham bound enterprise working crosses the through roads with 66179 fronting 6D45 1250 Belmont Yard to Immingham with 6 BEA steel carriers on the drawbar.

  • This northbound HST is not booked to stop at Doncaster and blasts through with 43120 leading 1S12 1030 Kings Cross to Aberdeen GNER working.

    This northbound HST is not booked to stop at Doncaster and blasts through with 43120 leading 1S12 1030 Kings Cross to Aberdeen GNER working.

  • 60025 runs south light engine from Selby as 0D92 bound for Belmont Yard.

    60025 runs south light engine from Selby as 0D92 bound for Belmont Yard.

  • A change from the staple diet of EWS and Freightliner locos is GBRf 66717 working 4M71 from West Burton Power Station to Newbiggin 14 FEA container flats loaded with gypsum , a by product of the desulphurisation process.

    A change from the staple diet of EWS and Freightliner locos is GBRf 66717 working 4M71 from West Burton Power Station to Newbiggin 14 FEA container flats loaded with gypsum , a by product of the desulphurisation process.

  • An up Leeds to London service, 1A24 1140 off, departs the station with 91121 providing the motive power.

    An up Leeds to London service, 1A24 1140 off, departs the station with 91121 providing the motive power.

  • 60065 fronts a rake of 20 BEA flats loaded with steel rods working 6J48 Scunthorpe to Aldwarke. It passes a GNER working, 1D29 1033 Kings Cross to Leeds service.

    60065 fronts a rake of 20 BEA flats loaded with steel rods working 6J48 Scunthorpe to Aldwarke. It passes a GNER working, 1D29 1033 Kings Cross to Leeds service.

  • GBRf 66708 heads up 4L78 1149 Selby to Felixstowe intermodal train through one of the up platforms.

    GBRf 66708 heads up 4L78 1149 Selby to Felixstowe intermodal train through one of the up platforms.

  • 43108 speeds through on the up fast with 1E08 0930 Edinburgh to Kings Cross. The entire journey is made under the wires.

    43108 speeds through on the up fast with 1E08 0930 Edinburgh to Kings Cross. The entire journey is made under the wires.

  • 60025 has reappeared heading north with a single BIA covered steel carrier in tow. This train is 6D65 1223 MX Belmont Yard to Goole loaded steel.

    60025 has reappeared heading north with a single BIA covered steel carrier in tow. This train is 6D65 1223 MX Belmont Yard to Goole loaded steel.

  • The rain has come on and 66116 runs through the station light as 0G80 Belmont Yard to Knottingley.

    The rain has come on and 66116 runs through the station light as 0G80 Belmont Yard to Knottingley.

  • 158903 wears the red and grey colour scheme of the South Yorkshire Metro but the service, 1J26 1155 Hull to Sheffield, is operated by Northern Trains.

    158903 wears the red and grey colour scheme of the South Yorkshire Metro but the service, 1J26 1155 Hull to Sheffield, is operated by Northern Trains.

  • 66052 comes through the Goods 2 line with 6Z77 0945 Daw Mill to Drax Power Station loaded HTA coal hoppers.

    66052 comes through the Goods 2 line with 6Z77 0945 Daw Mill to Drax Power Station loaded HTA coal hoppers.

  • Train 1N06 1130 Kings Cross to Newcastle makes its station stop with 43115 as the rear powercar.

    Train 1N06 1130 Kings Cross to Newcastle makes its station stop with 43115 as the rear powercar.

  • Freightliner Heavy Haul 66615 passes north through Doncaster bound for the depot at Leeds Midland Road. It has come from Peterborough Nene Carriage Sidings.

    Freightliner Heavy Haul 66615 passes north through Doncaster bound for the depot at Leeds Midland Road. It has come from Peterborough Nene Carriage Sidings.

  • The down Highland Chieftain service passes through non stop with powercar 43106 leading the set. The train is 1S15 1200 off Kings Cross to Inverness.

    The down Highland Chieftain service passes through non stop with powercar 43106 leading the set. The train is 1S15 1200 off Kings Cross to Inverness.

  • Due to the decimation of the UK deep mining industry, most coal for power stations is imported and Immingham is a major deep water port used for unloading imported coal. 66212 works empty HTA coal hoppers 6W84 from Cottam Power Station to Immingham.

    Due to the decimation of the UK deep mining industry, most coal for power stations is imported and Immingham is a major deep water port used for unloading imported coal. 66212 works empty HTA coal hoppers 6W84 from Cottam Power Station to Immingham.

  • An EWS hauled intermodal, 6D67 1244 Wakefield Europort to Belmont Yard, passes through the up passenger loop behind 66185.

    An EWS hauled intermodal, 6D67 1244 Wakefield Europort to Belmont Yard, passes through the up passenger loop behind 66185.

  • 66116 has reappeared still running light as 0G82 Knottingley to Doncaster Carr Loco. The cab is full of people and may be a route learning trip.

    66116 has reappeared still running light as 0G82 Knottingley to Doncaster Carr Loco. The cab is full of people and may be a route learning trip.

  • All station signals are red and the job has been stopped as this total fud walks along the down slow having jumped onto the tracks after he assaulted a female member of staff on the front concourse.  His mother will be so proud of him.

    All station signals are red and the job has been stopped as this total fud walks along the down slow having jumped onto the tracks after he assaulted a female member of staff on the front concourse. His mother will be so proud of him.

  • He walked up and down the lines a few times before scaling the fence into the Wabtec yard. He was later caught and charged with assault.  Afterwards he was dealt with by the fashion police and charged with the offence of tucking his tracky bottoms into his sports socks. Twat!!

    He walked up and down the lines a few times before scaling the fence into the Wabtec yard. He was later caught and charged with assault. Afterwards he was dealt with by the fashion police and charged with the offence of tucking his tracky bottoms into his sports socks. Twat!!

  • Hull Trains 222102 was held to the south while the ned was running about. The train manager of 1H04 1210 Kings Cross to Hull stands at the drivers door as the set slowly runs in after the incident was over.

    Hull Trains 222102 was held to the south while the ned was running about. The train manager of 1H04 1210 Kings Cross to Hull stands at the drivers door as the set slowly runs in after the incident was over.

  • 66034 runs round the back of the station along Goods 2 road with 6D79 1320 Neville Hill to Belmont Yard fuel oil tanks.

    66034 runs round the back of the station along Goods 2 road with 6D79 1320 Neville Hill to Belmont Yard fuel oil tanks.

  • Goods 2 loop is bidirectional as 66066 runs north with empty HTA coal hoppers. The train is 6G70 1234 West Burton Power Station to Gascoigne Wood. Since the closure of the Selby Coal Field no coal is loaded at Gascoigne Wood now but the sidings are used as storage roads.

    Goods 2 loop is bidirectional as 66066 runs north with empty HTA coal hoppers. The train is 6G70 1234 West Burton Power Station to Gascoigne Wood. Since the closure of the Selby Coal Field no coal is loaded at Gascoigne Wood now but the sidings are used as storage roads.

  • 66176 approaches from the south with 60071 tucked in behind DIT. The tug may be going to Immingham shed as the service is 6D17 1456 Belmont Yard to Immingham enterprise. The rest of the train was made up with 7 BYA and BXA covered steel wagons.

    66176 approaches from the south with 60071 tucked in behind DIT. The tug may be going to Immingham shed as the service is 6D17 1456 Belmont Yard to Immingham enterprise. The rest of the train was made up with 7 BYA and BXA covered steel wagons.

  • Hull Trains Pioneer unit 222104 pauses at Doncaster during its journey from Kings Cross to Hull, 1H05 1335 off the capital.

    Hull Trains Pioneer unit 222104 pauses at Doncaster during its journey from Kings Cross to Hull, 1H05 1335 off the capital.

  • Scottish open cast coal is low in sulphur and much in demand for the English power stations, therefore the flows are very long. 66085 runs south with 6E77 from Falkland Yard to West Burton Power Station.

    Scottish open cast coal is low in sulphur and much in demand for the English power stations, therefore the flows are very long. 66085 runs south with 6E77 from Falkland Yard to West Burton Power Station.

  • 60060 wears two tone grey livery with a large EWS beastie sticker and is employed on 6T84 Healey Mills to Decoy Yard engineers train. There are 28 PNA wagons in tow.

    60060 wears two tone grey livery with a large EWS beastie sticker and is employed on 6T84 Healey Mills to Decoy Yard engineers train. There are 28 PNA wagons in tow.

  • 66154 works 6G82 Worksop Yard to Hull Coal Terminal and I'm guessing it is an empty working but can't be sure.

    66154 works 6G82 Worksop Yard to Hull Coal Terminal and I'm guessing it is an empty working but can't be sure.

  • 66025 is recorded for the third time this day and its train is 6D88 1439 Goole Docks to Scunthorpe empty steel. The load is 9BEA and BDA wagons, 2 BYA and 5 BXI wagons. The train is heading at Adwick as part of the journey.

    66025 is recorded for the third time this day and its train is 6D88 1439 Goole Docks to Scunthorpe empty steel. The load is 9BEA and BDA wagons, 2 BYA and 5 BXI wagons. The train is heading at Adwick as part of the journey.

  • 91118 propels its mkIV set south through Doncaster station at speed working 1A33 1505 Leeds to Kings Cross. The Leeds services were previously using short formation Eurostar sets which proved to be very popular with the passengers but GNER had to give them back.

    91118 propels its mkIV set south through Doncaster station at speed working 1A33 1505 Leeds to Kings Cross. The Leeds services were previously using short formation Eurostar sets which proved to be very popular with the passengers but GNER had to give them back.

  • 66200 has an easy job on its diagram 7D08 Klondike to Decoy Yard engineers train, one Fastline tamper 76308.

    66200 has an easy job on its diagram 7D08 Klondike to Decoy Yard engineers train, one Fastline tamper 76308.

  • As the afternoon wore on the light was starting to fade due to the cloud. 66556 rumbles south with 6F34 Gascoigne Wood to Cottam Power Station loaded HHA coal hoppers.

    As the afternoon wore on the light was starting to fade due to the cloud. 66556 rumbles south with 6F34 Gascoigne Wood to Cottam Power Station loaded HHA coal hoppers.

  • The station lamps are reflecting on the side of 91121 which is recorded a second time as it tears through the station on the down fast line working 1S21 1500 Kings Cross to Glasgow Central, "The Scottish Pullman".

    The station lamps are reflecting on the side of 91121 which is recorded a second time as it tears through the station on the down fast line working 1S21 1500 Kings Cross to Glasgow Central, "The Scottish Pullman".

  • 60025 has been a busy type 5 this day. It has been to Adwick and is now heading for Scunthorpe with 6D88 1439 from Goole Docks. I don't think the loco has worked from Goole though.

    60025 has been a busy type 5 this day. It has been to Adwick and is now heading for Scunthorpe with 6D88 1439 from Goole Docks. I don't think the loco has worked from Goole though.

  • 67020 is an unusual choice of motive power for an enterprise working but 67020 has been rostered to 6D54 Hull to Belmont Yard.

    67020 is an unusual choice of motive power for an enterprise working but 67020 has been rostered to 6D54 Hull to Belmont Yard.

  • Doncaster Belmont Yard is a major hub in the EWS enterprise network with many trains being remarshalled there. 66232 comes round the back of the station with 6D66 1459 from Immingham to Belmont Yard.

    Doncaster Belmont Yard is a major hub in the EWS enterprise network with many trains being remarshalled there. 66232 comes round the back of the station with 6D66 1459 from Immingham to Belmont Yard.

  • Finally just before my train back to Fife, 60022 runs light through the up platform loop heading for Doncaster Carr Loco as 0D81 from Scunthorpe.

    Finally just before my train back to Fife, 60022 runs light through the up platform loop heading for Doncaster Carr Loco as 0D81 from Scunthorpe.

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    Sprinter 158766 crosses from the east side to the west side of the station with 1B75 1027 Cleethorpes to Manchester Airport working.
    Freightliner 66528 runs through the down slow platform road with 4S15 West Burton to New Cumnock empty HHA bogie coal hoppers.
    158759 departs the station and crosses from the up lines over the down roads and will head away on the Sheffield road. It is rostered to 1J25 1057 Hull to Sheffield service.