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Thanks 👍 Finally managed to catch one in sun today!

@tonyb6376 look forward to seeing that 👍🏻

Thanks for your kind comments Nigel - The poppies on the embankment were as a result of the previous years work to shore up the embankments. They completely dug out and replaced the embankment sides during this work and then put a membrane down before covering in fresh top soil.

Thanks Ben. Unfortunately they only ran for a few weeks and some were 66 hauled. These were in addition to the Rylstone workings so not entirely sure of the purpose. Really enjoyed your GBRf hour long epic last week - great pics at the intro - I usually watch on the tv though (with a beer), so can't comment at the time - then usually forget!! - keep up the good work.

@tonyb6376 Thanks Tony. 😊

Indeed - hence the clamping of the points and very gingerly crossing.

not many around now . 100 built. I worked on them from new. They have not the reliability of the 66's . niggley faults let them down. They worked fine in BR / EWS days but got worse over the years.

@DOCTORDROTT yes, I saw most of them from new as they stood outside the brush works awaiting delivery to BR.

They had a few early faults, which let them down as with all brand new stock, but they eventually settled down to be good workhorses. The fact that they sacrificed speed for pulling power caused a small pathing issue , but lack of maintenance and being stood for long periods after the 66 deluge has done for them. DB doesn't see refurbishments as financially viable given all their spare 66s. Other companies see refurb vs a new loco as cost effective.

Brilliant - Thanks Ben was hoping might be the case!

A link to my last class 60 shot on the traffic - Dec 2010! tonybuckton.smugmug.com/Trains/Class-60s/i-5W2d4Wd/A

Thanks Julian. Here is a link to the last time I photographed a 60 on the workings. I'm doing a railway pics night in Driffield for the RCTS on June 11th if you're interested. It's in the hall opposite the Wetherspoons from 19:00. tonybuckton.smugmug.com/Trains/Class-60s/i-5W2d4Wd/A

@@tonyb6376 thanks Tony, Il put it in my diary. Im presuming that is the methodist hall. Sounds like a great night 👍🏼

@@julianlane8313 Hi Julian - really sorry, but I'd got the date wrong for the show in Driffield - it was actually last night (10th) - apologies if you were planning on attending, and I hope this message finds you in time.

@@tonyb6376 Hi Tony, not a problem, I was looking forward to seeing your presentation but had to travel down South to help my brother sort our Mums belongings, she passed away Christmas Day last. Hopefully can get to your next show 👍🏼

@@julianlane8313 Sorry to hear that Julian. Yes hopefully I'll be invited back at some point - keep an on the Driffield and East Yorkshire Railway Society fixtures www.deyrs.org.uk

Cheers Ben, I was a bit miffed at missing the 70's arrival - I'd dropped my wife at York railway station and had hoped to get there in time, but arrived at Church Fenton with no time to check - if I'd gone straight to the road bridge after parking up!

Thanks - yes was a good show, but was restricted by lack of memory on recorder so couldn't film much.

Thanks Martin - Wow - would have liked to have seen that - a 50 on the Tilcon😁

Thanks Steve

Thanks Ben, hope the rumours of service units taking over are wrong! we'll have to wait and see.

Not quite as good these days I'm afraid - and probably about to get a lot quieter due to the changes at Scunthorpe.

Thanks Ben - Believe today was last run for DRS tractors at least!

Great to hear from you Martin and thanks for the kind comments. Unfortunately it's a bit slow around Hull at the moment for freight. The Railhead treatment trains have boosted things a bit for the last few weeks - but there are rumours abound that this year could be the last ;-( I do have some old footage on here from the early 90s taken up on the embankments at Spring Bank, Ella Street and Boothferry Park.

Indeed Thomas - rumours are this season will probably be the last for 37 hauled RHTT trains in this area at least as Northern rail are fitting service units with water cannons!

Thanks - every year we think it will be last - long may we be wrong😁

Thanks - sound goes a bit weird towards the end though for some reason - maybe just the way I was holding the phone!🤪

Glad you enjoyed it

Cheers Martin - was great

Indeed - managed to speak to them briefly on every occasion that I've seen them -always friendly and appreciative.

Thanks Ben - unfortunately never managed a sunny shot though although came close. The same working ran this week too but with a 66 and due to work and weather never managed to get out.

Thanks Denis - One more from Aldwarke to upload at some point, but running low on the oldies now.

Thanks Steve

Thanks Wayne

Thanks for your kind comments once again Ben - Watched your Jolly Vacman footage last night on the telly - great stuff.

Thanks Ben -sorry for late reply - I've not logged in for a while

Really is something special - If you haven't visited Pendon I'd truly recommend it as a must see attraction - even the wife was impressed!

Cheers Ben

Thanks Ben - yes certainly something different - not sure how long it will be there, but recon a couple of months.

The footbridge of course - hope the swing bridge lasts longer😂

Thanks Dave

Thanks Dave