December Decline, 2008.............
1st December 2008 to 30th December 2008

A few photographs taken during December 2008, a month which generally seemed to get worse each day with either weather,or my luck, althougth I was at least rewarded at the end of the year with 60044 on the Tubnstead tanks!

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After having a mud bath at Long Buckby, I thought that it was perhaps a 'lucky' omen, especially when I recieved a message that a pair of 47s were heading south, but it was not to be as all I managed was this 'test' shot of 350125. After waiting and waiting, it become evident that something was wrong, as NOTHING was using the Northampton loop at all............ 2nd December 2008
After having a mud bath at Long Buckby, I thought that it was perhaps a 'lucky' omen, especially when I recieved a message that a pair of 47s were heading south, but it was not to be as all I managed was this 'test' shot of 350125. After waiting and waiting, it become evident that something was wrong, as NOTHING was using the Northampton loop at all............ 2nd December 2008
 90047 heads north at Barby Nortoft with 4M81/8?? on the 2nd of December 2008. If I`d have known earlier that freight was routed via the mainline, I`d have found a better location, but time was not on my side and the light was fading fast!
90047 heads north at Barby Nortoft with 4M81/8?? on the 2nd of December 2008. If I`d have known earlier that freight was routed via the mainline, I`d have found a better location, but time was not on my side and the light was fading fast!
 The 4th of December 2008, and a much welcomed outing for WB64 Loco-hauled set. 90035 heads the 1G11 12:20 Euston-Birmingham NS, and is seen at speed between Kilsby and Rugby.
The 4th of December 2008, and a much welcomed outing for WB64 Loco-hauled set. 90035 heads the 1G11 12:20 Euston-Birmingham NS, and is seen at speed between Kilsby and Rugby.
390020 speeds south at Barby Nortoft, 4th December 2008
390020 speeds south at Barby Nortoft, 4th December 2008
82126 with its recently applied yellow roof leads the WB64 set back south with 1B58 14:00 Birmingham NS-Euston. It is photographed at Barby Nortoft, 4th December 2008
82126 with its recently applied yellow roof leads the WB64 set back south with 1B58 14:00 Birmingham NS-Euston. It is photographed at Barby Nortoft, 4th December 2008
 60010 with 6H50 13:10 Willesden-Tunstead passes Grange Farm on the outskirts of Northampton. A newly erected fence detracts somewhat, but I guess I`ll have to get used to it, as reasonable shots of northbounds in this area are too few to be fussy! 9th December 2008
60010 with 6H50 13:10 Willesden-Tunstead passes Grange Farm on the outskirts of Northampton. A newly erected fence detracts somewhat, but I guess I`ll have to get used to it, as reasonable shots of northbounds in this area are too few to be fussy! 9th December 2008
 57008 approaches the reservoir crossing at Claydon on the 11th of December 2008. This working is 6Z61 10.00 Bicester COD-Crewe CLS
57008 approaches the reservoir crossing at Claydon on the 11th of December 2008. This working is 6Z61 10.00 Bicester COD-Crewe CLS
 The 12th of December 2008, and 37069 is seen passing Barby Nortoft. The SERCO is returning from Northampton.
The 12th of December 2008, and 37069 is seen passing Barby Nortoft. The SERCO is returning from Northampton.
325011 fronts sister units as 1M01 06:04 Sheildmuir RMT-Willesden Railnet. A loco on the front would have been nice, but at least the working was recorded. It is seen here at Barby Nortoft. 17th December 2008.
325011 fronts sister units as 1M01 06:04 Sheildmuir RMT-Willesden Railnet. A loco on the front would have been nice, but at least the working was recorded. It is seen here at Barby Nortoft. 17th December 2008.
66419 slows for the path into Dirft as it passes Barby Nortoft on the 17th of December 2008. This is 4M34 04:41 Coatbridge-Crick. Note the newly erected fence, which is a direct replacement for the older one, albeit a little shinier!
66419 slows for the path into Dirft as it passes Barby Nortoft on the 17th of December 2008. This is 4M34 04:41 Coatbridge-Crick. Note the newly erected fence, which is a direct replacement for the older one, albeit a little shinier!
 Another dusty bin shot in the sun - while they`re still here! This is 321420 which is photographed heading south at Barby Nortoft. 17th December 2008.
Another dusty bin shot in the sun - while they`re still here! This is 321420 which is photographed heading south at Barby Nortoft. 17th December 2008.
New desiro unit 350233 is photographed as it approaches Long Buckby on the 17th of December 2008.
New desiro unit 350233 is photographed as it approaches Long Buckby on the 17th of December 2008.
90048 looks better with its newly painted yellow fronts. It is seen approaching Long Buckby on the 17th of December with 4L75 11:44 Crewe BH-Felixstowe.
90048 looks better with its newly painted yellow fronts. It is seen approaching Long Buckby on the 17th of December with 4L75 11:44 Crewe BH-Felixstowe.
I then headed over to Church Brampton to get 86501 on the 4M81, but as I was walking to this location, I received a message to say a 90 was on the working, and that the NMT was heading south. A quick change of plan meant I missed the 4M81 altogether, and also missed the NMT as it went via Weedon! A trudge back over the muddy fields was rewarded with a shot of a dusty bin........... 321430 is seen passing Church Brampton on the 17th of December 2008.
I then headed over to Church Brampton to get 86501 on the 4M81, but as I was walking to this location, I received a message to say a 90 was on the working, and that the NMT was heading south. A quick change of plan meant I missed the 4M81 altogether, and also missed the NMT as it went via Weedon! A trudge back over the muddy fields was rewarded with a shot of a dusty bin........... 321430 is seen passing Church Brampton on the 17th of December 2008.
90047 passes Easenhall with 4M81 07:34 Felixstowe-Ditton. 18th December 2008
90047 passes Easenhall with 4M81 07:34 Felixstowe-Ditton. 18th December 2008
 Another sunny morning, so I popped over to Long Buckby. First we have 321422. 19th December 2008
Another sunny morning, so I popped over to Long Buckby. First we have 321422. 19th December 2008
66024 with the 6A51 10:40 Coventry Prologis-Wembley. A freightliner had only just gone north, and I almost didn`t even bother with this shot to be honest. Long Buckby, 19th December 2008
66024 with the 6A51 10:40 Coventry Prologis-Wembley. A freightliner had only just gone north, and I almost didn`t even bother with this shot to be honest. Long Buckby, 19th December 2008
 90045 with an early running 4L75 11:44 Crewe BH-Felixstowe. 19th December 2008
90045 with an early running 4L75 11:44 Crewe BH-Felixstowe. 19th December 2008
 My first venture out for 11 days, so even a normal 350/1 desiro was to be photographed! 350123 passes Church Brampton on the 30th of December 2008
My first venture out for 11 days, so even a normal 350/1 desiro was to be photographed! 350123 passes Church Brampton on the 30th of December 2008
 One on the new units, 350236 then passes. Church Brampton, 3oth December 2008.
One on the new units, 350236 then passes. Church Brampton, 3oth December 2008.
350237 later scurries past Church Brampton. Note that the outer gangway doors are partly open. Church Brampton. 3oth December 2008.
350237 later scurries past Church Brampton. Note that the outer gangway doors are partly open. Church Brampton. 3oth December 2008.
I came to Church Brampton in the hope that 6H50 12:59 Willesden-Tunstead would be running, and on time. For once, the working didn`t disappoint, as 60044 is seen at Church Brampton. 30th December 2008.
I came to Church Brampton in the hope that 6H50 12:59 Willesden-Tunstead would be running, and on time. For once, the working didn`t disappoint, as 60044 is seen at Church Brampton. 30th December 2008.
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