July almost made me cry!
1st July 2008 to 30th July 2008

A very frustrating month to say the least! Cancelled workings, some too late and some too early, and lots and lots of clouds, as well as accidentally deleting images or inserting memory cards!!!! Here are a few odds and ends from a disasterous month! Please see other gallies for other photographs taken during July!

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323213 passes Barby Nortoft as the unit makes its way to Wolverton works for refurbishment. 1st July 2008.
323213 passes Barby Nortoft as the unit makes its way to Wolverton works for refurbishment. 1st July 2008.
86501 is the motive power for the 4L75 Crewe BH-Felixstowe on the 1st day of July 2008. The train is photographed passing Barby Nortoft.
86501 is the motive power for the 4L75 Crewe BH-Felixstowe on the 1st day of July 2008. The train is photographed passing Barby Nortoft.
I popped over to Wilsons crossing to capture a few freights in the sun, but nothing seemed to go to plan, having just missed two northbound workings, then having arguments with another passing train and a cloud! However, 350104 was at least photographed as it heads north out of Northampton. 1st July 2008
I popped over to Wilsons crossing to capture a few freights in the sun, but nothing seemed to go to plan, having just missed two northbound workings, then having arguments with another passing train and a cloud! However, 350104 was at least photographed as it heads north out of Northampton. 1st July 2008
On the 1st of July 2008, 90041 heads the late running 4M87 Felixstowe-Trafford Park, and is seen here approaching Church Brampton.
On the 1st of July 2008, 90041 heads the late running 4M87 Felixstowe-Trafford Park, and is seen here approaching Church Brampton.
Having got the inward 323 unit to Wolverton, I was determined to also capture the unit returning to Soho. However, things didn`t go to plan, and I only ended up watching 4 good freight workings head south, including 2 fastline grids. All I got was this lousy dusty bin, this one being 321406 as it heads away from Long Buckby on the 1st of July 2008.
Having got the inward 323 unit to Wolverton, I was determined to also capture the unit returning to Soho. However, things didn`t go to plan, and I only ended up watching 4 good freight workings head south, including 2 fastline grids. All I got was this lousy dusty bin, this one being 321406 as it heads away from Long Buckby on the 1st of July 2008.
86637 is one of now only 2 Freightliner 86`s to retain the old grey livery. It is seen here partnering 86607 on the 4L75 Crewe BH-Felixstowe as they pass Barby Nortoft on the 3rd of July 2008.
86637 is one of now only 2 Freightliner 86`s to retain the old grey livery. It is seen here partnering 86607 on the 4L75 Crewe BH-Felixstowe as they pass Barby Nortoft on the 3rd of July 2008.
After spending almost 2 hours in this field waiting for trains which were nowhere to be seen, I had to photograph something to maintain my sanity, even if it is a desiro unit! 350106 is starting to slow for it`s scheduled stop at Long Buckby on the 3rd of July 2008
After spending almost 2 hours in this field waiting for trains which were nowhere to be seen, I had to photograph something to maintain my sanity, even if it is a desiro unit! 350106 is starting to slow for it`s scheduled stop at Long Buckby on the 3rd of July 2008
 66428 runs south past Cathiron as it works the 4Z34 Coatbridge-Crick. 4th July 2008
66428 runs south past Cathiron as it works the 4Z34 Coatbridge-Crick. 4th July 2008
It`s the 8th of July 2008, and it`s another visit to a little used location at Roade. I came here for the sole purpose of capturing the 323 unit move to Wolverton works. Whilst waiting patiently, I decided to photograph some Dusty bins which are set to be replaced by a new series of Desiro units later in 2008. This is 321425 heading to Euston. Unfortunately, the 323 move never happened, and due to my over persistence with the unit move, I missed the tug on the 6H50 which was passing Ashton as I arrived in a glorious patch of sunshine! I must stop waiting 'one more minute' for such trains!
It`s the 8th of July 2008, and it`s another visit to a little used location at Roade. I came here for the sole purpose of capturing the 323 unit move to Wolverton works. Whilst waiting patiently, I decided to photograph some Dusty bins which are set to be replaced by a new series of Desiro units later in 2008. This is 321425 heading to Euston. Unfortunately, the 323 move never happened, and due to my over persistence with the unit move, I missed the tug on the 6H50 which was passing Ashton as I arrived in a glorious patch of sunshine! I must stop waiting 'one more minute' for such trains!
 Not an ideal location for long freights, but as the sun was out for a few minutes, 66125 was photographed working the 6A51 Coventry-Wembley. This train is normally quite a length, but on the 8th of July 2008, it was much shorter than usual, and is 'almost' captured in its entirety in this shot!
Not an ideal location for long freights, but as the sun was out for a few minutes, 66125 was photographed working the 6A51 Coventry-Wembley. This train is normally quite a length, but on the 8th of July 2008, it was much shorter than usual, and is 'almost' captured in its entirety in this shot!
I saw plenty of these 350 desiro units today, including this one - 350125 in new London Midland colours, which is seen heading south at Roade. There can`t be many left in the original colours now. 8th July 2008
I saw plenty of these 350 desiro units today, including this one - 350125 in new London Midland colours, which is seen heading south at Roade. There can`t be many left in the original colours now. 8th July 2008
 321422 rushes south. Roade. 8th July 2008
321422 rushes south. Roade. 8th July 2008
66580 passes Roade with the 4L57 Crick-Tilbury trip. 8th July 2008.
66580 passes Roade with the 4L57 Crick-Tilbury trip. 8th July 2008.
Annoyed at watching the tug pass at Ashton, I almost went home in a strop, but I pulled myself together, and drove over to Gordons lodge. Plenty of those nasty tilting things passed under the sun, as did 321412 and 321410 which are seen heading south. 8th July 2008.
Annoyed at watching the tug pass at Ashton, I almost went home in a strop, but I pulled myself together, and drove over to Gordons lodge. Plenty of those nasty tilting things passed under the sun, as did 321412 and 321410 which are seen heading south. 8th July 2008.
Well, with the bad luck I had today (and infact all month!) I wasn`t going to bother with the 5Z47 Euston-Crewe, but I thought I couldn`t be that unlucky all of the time, and after all, I had nothing to lose! The skies at Watford village were the best I`d seen all day, and I was lucky enough to capture 57601 in the sun. 8th July 2008
Well, with the bad luck I had today (and infact all month!) I wasn`t going to bother with the 5Z47 Euston-Crewe, but I thought I couldn`t be that unlucky all of the time, and after all, I had nothing to lose! The skies at Watford village were the best I`d seen all day, and I was lucky enough to capture 57601 in the sun. 8th July 2008
Running almost an hour and a half down, 57310 is hauling 390046, and is seen passing Church Brampton on the 13th of July 2008. This is the 1B14 Wolverhampton-Euston.
Running almost an hour and a half down, 57310 is hauling 390046, and is seen passing Church Brampton on the 13th of July 2008. This is the 1B14 Wolverhampton-Euston.
The 14th of July started off with glorious unspoilt blue sky. However, whilst I was waiting here at Weedon for the 1M16 Inverness-Euston sleeper, a thick cloud front was slowly making it`s way south, and unfortunately, the edges of the clouds just bit away at too much sun to spoil this shot. I almost trashed it, but I guess its better than having no shot at all. Anyway, this is 90039, and it seems that I may only have one or 2 more chances here this year before the shadows start getting too long again. Oh well.......
The 14th of July started off with glorious unspoilt blue sky. However, whilst I was waiting here at Weedon for the 1M16 Inverness-Euston sleeper, a thick cloud front was slowly making it`s way south, and unfortunately, the edges of the clouds just bit away at too much sun to spoil this shot. I almost trashed it, but I guess its better than having no shot at all. Anyway, this is 90039, and it seems that I may only have one or 2 more chances here this year before the shadows start getting too long again. Oh well.......
 I`m not happy with this shot either! This was not my location of choice, but whilst waiting at that location, workmen arrived who may have obscured the shot, so I had little time to get anywhwere decent, so decided on this shot near Murcott. 47832, 47501 and 47802 are seen heading north on a Wembley-Crewe move. 15th July 2008. When I took this photo, I thought I had been 'clouded' but it seems I managed to capture the sun by a fraction of a second before it was eaten away by the clouds, so I guess I should stop being so miserable!!
I`m not happy with this shot either! This was not my location of choice, but whilst waiting at that location, workmen arrived who may have obscured the shot, so I had little time to get anywhwere decent, so decided on this shot near Murcott. 47832, 47501 and 47802 are seen heading north on a Wembley-Crewe move. 15th July 2008. When I took this photo, I thought I had been 'clouded' but it seems I managed to capture the sun by a fraction of a second before it was eaten away by the clouds, so I guess I should stop being so miserable!!
 390041 passes Watford Gap on the 16th of July 2008.
390041 passes Watford Gap on the 16th of July 2008.
Waiting at Stowe tunnel at 6:30 in the morning is all very well when it`s a beautiful clear sky, and a sleeper is due shortly. However, when the sleeper is diverted via the ECML, the situation turns to frustration!! Still, here`s nasty tilting thing bumber 3, just for the records. Typically, this was the best morning of my three visits here this year! A few more days left to try again, then it`s off until next June.......
Waiting at Stowe tunnel at 6:30 in the morning is all very well when it`s a beautiful clear sky, and a sleeper is due shortly. However, when the sleeper is diverted via the ECML, the situation turns to frustration!! Still, here`s nasty tilting thing bumber 3, just for the records. Typically, this was the best morning of my three visits here this year! A few more days left to try again, then it`s off until next June.......
A meeting on Friday evening meant that Thursday the 24th of July 2008 was the last chance for at least 3 weeks I would get to photograph the 1G21, and how disappointed I was to see some nasty plastic. Watford Gap, 24th July 2008.
A meeting on Friday evening meant that Thursday the 24th of July 2008 was the last chance for at least 3 weeks I would get to photograph the 1G21, and how disappointed I was to see some nasty plastic. Watford Gap, 24th July 2008.
43048 heads the EMT liveried HST set past Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough. 25th July 2008
43048 heads the EMT liveried HST set past Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough. 25th July 2008
 222018. Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough. 25th July 2008
222018. Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough. 25th July 2008
 66128 hauls the 6E93 St.Pancras-Peterborough, and is seen passing Kangaroo Spinney, Wellingborough. 25th July 2008.
66128 hauls the 6E93 St.Pancras-Peterborough, and is seen passing Kangaroo Spinney, Wellingborough. 25th July 2008.
66128 hauls the 6E93 St.Pancras-Peterborough, and is seen passing Kangaroo Spinney, Wellingborough. 25th July 2008.
66128 hauls the 6E93 St.Pancras-Peterborough, and is seen passing Kangaroo Spinney, Wellingborough. 25th July 2008.
43066 heads this HST service past Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough. 25th July 2008
43066 heads this HST service past Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough. 25th July 2008
 Fortunately, the meeting I had on Friday the 25th of July finished just in time, and I was able to pass Gayton on my way home to capture 90020 as it works the 1G21 Euston-Brum. This service is now shelved for three weeks, so let`s hope it continues later in August.......
Fortunately, the meeting I had on Friday the 25th of July finished just in time, and I was able to pass Gayton on my way home to capture 90020 as it works the 1G21 Euston-Brum. This service is now shelved for three weeks, so let`s hope it continues later in August.......
 Nunney Castle is going like the clappers past Claydon as it works the 1Z72 'The Bristolian' from Solihull to Bristol. 26th July 2008
Nunney Castle is going like the clappers past Claydon as it works the 1Z72 'The Bristolian' from Solihull to Bristol. 26th July 2008
Another splendid sight of Nunney Castle passing Claydon as it works the 1Z72 'The Bristolian' from Solihull to Bristol. 26th July 2008
Another splendid sight of Nunney Castle passing Claydon as it works the 1Z72 'The Bristolian' from Solihull to Bristol. 26th July 2008
 67022 heads past Claydon with the 1P03 Wrexham-Marylebone on the 26th of July 2008. I always prefer to capture an EWS locomotive on the working, rather than the WSMR liveried machines. However, I would have preferred the locomotive at the rear of the train to be at the front on this occasion, as it was royal liveried 67006!
67022 heads past Claydon with the 1P03 Wrexham-Marylebone on the 26th of July 2008. I always prefer to capture an EWS locomotive on the working, rather than the WSMR liveried machines. However, I would have preferred the locomotive at the rear of the train to be at the front on this occasion, as it was royal liveried 67006!
 66728 works the 4M23 Felixstowe-Hams Hall. Easenhall, 29th July 2008
66728 works the 4M23 Felixstowe-Hams Hall. Easenhall, 29th July 2008
 86628 and 86610 are seen on the old 'fast' at Easenhall, but infact, the train is crawling at a snails pace as it prepares to stop to allow a nasty tilting thing to pass on the 'new' fast. Anyway, this is the 4M88 Felixstowe-Crewe on the 29th of July 2008
86628 and 86610 are seen on the old 'fast' at Easenhall, but infact, the train is crawling at a snails pace as it prepares to stop to allow a nasty tilting thing to pass on the 'new' fast. Anyway, this is the 4M88 Felixstowe-Crewe on the 29th of July 2008
60009 works the 6H50 Willesden-Tunstead, and is seen running on what used to be the Brinklow loop at Easenhall.
60009 works the 6H50 Willesden-Tunstead, and is seen running on what used to be the Brinklow loop at Easenhall.
Not quite the Tractor I was after, but I guess a Combine Harvester will have to do!!! It`s the 30th of July 2008, and 37423 was set to visit the Northampton loop with an observation car, but it turns out that no-one wanted to talk to the mentioned class 37, as it was only sent to Coventry! Anyway, here`s 66082 as it works the 6A15 Bescot-Forders.
Not quite the Tractor I was after, but I guess a Combine Harvester will have to do!!! It`s the 30th of July 2008, and 37423 was set to visit the Northampton loop with an observation car, but it turns out that no-one wanted to talk to the mentioned class 37, as it was only sent to Coventry! Anyway, here`s 66082 as it works the 6A15 Bescot-Forders.
90047 heads the 4L75 Crewe BH-Felixstowe. Church Brampton. 30th July 2008
90047 heads the 4L75 Crewe BH-Felixstowe. Church Brampton. 30th July 2008
 66580 is photographed passing Church Brampton as it works the 4L57 Crick-Tilbury working. 30th July 2008.
66580 is photographed passing Church Brampton as it works the 4L57 Crick-Tilbury working. 30th July 2008.
The sun was out, so I popped over towards Long Buckby to capture the grid. Alas, it passed as I reached the gates, but I was determined to get something for my efforts, so waited until 90044 passed with the 4L92 Ditton-Felixstowe. 30th July 2008
The sun was out, so I popped over towards Long Buckby to capture the grid. Alas, it passed as I reached the gates, but I was determined to get something for my efforts, so waited until 90044 passed with the 4L92 Ditton-Felixstowe. 30th July 2008
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