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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

West Country Pacific No 34106 Lydford is working hard on the stiff 1 in 36 climb out of Ilfracombe on 14 September 1963 with a local train bound for Barnstaple Junction.

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Rather intrigued by this, A1 No 60154 Bon Accord near Skipton on 8 June 1965, with a Carlisle to Stourton semi fitted freight. I assume this can only have come via the Settle & Carlisle line. I'm sure they exist but I cannot recall seeing any photos of ex LNER locos working on that line.

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ross thomas @rossbyjove.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I made a model for someone..... His dad was Graham Moffatt from the film. Next trains gone!

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Having had a great run behind No 1450 during the Severn Valley gala at the weekend, I remembered I had recently scanned a photo of one of her surviving sisters, No 1420, seen here at Titley Junction on a goods to Prestigne and Kington in August 1964 the month before services on these lines ended.

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

One of the book's many superb images concludes this brief look at Railway Remembered Green to Blue 1959-84; Peak D37 crossing Largin Viaduct on the Cornish main line between Doublebois and Bodmin Road. Available now via our web site or your usual supplier crecy.co.uk/product/rail...

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

In June 1974, a Speedlink freight service from St Blazey to Mossend in Scotland, a distance of over 500 miles, passes along the sea wall at Dawlish headed by Class 45 No D33, under TOPS 45019. crecy.co.uk/product/rail...

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

At Farringdon in April 1973, unrecognisable from today, apart from the roof, a BR peak hours only service from Moorgate to Hitchin, comprised of blue steam heated suburban coaches, is hauled by Brush Type 2, D5595 which became 31 175 and lasted until 1988. crecy.co.uk/product/rail...

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Swindon-built DMUs were the mainstay of the services between Glasgow, Largs, Ayr, Girvan and Stranraer for close on 20 years. This off-peak service from Ayr to Glasgow (2A20) is pictured passing Beith North on 22 July 1973. crecy.co.uk/product/rail...

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

For many years Sulzer Type 2s, later Classes 24/1 and 26, held sway on all the lines north of Inverness. At Kyle of Lochalsh on 4 September 1971 two are at the station. No D5128, waits with a brake van, whilst at the platform, the 11.08 service to Inverness is preparing to depart behind a Class 26.

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Maroon rather than green, to blue is the theme here, 'Warship’ No D838 Rapid at Westbury, waiting to depart during the afternoon of Saturday 22 August 1970 with a relief service from Paignton to Paddington. crecy.co.uk/product/rail...

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

In April 1968, the evening service from Fort William to King’s Cross in the Monessie Gorge, has blue livered Class 29 No D6129 piloting green liveried classmate D6124. Within three years these North British built diesels would have been withdrawn. crecy.co.uk/product/rail...

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

So typical of the era covered by this book, north of Oxenholme in June 1967 1M39, a Perth to Birmingham express, is heading south. The train is hauled by green-liveried Brush Type 4 No D1849. It later became No 47199 and was withdrawn from Crewe diesel depot in July 1987 crecy.co.uk/product/rail....

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

On 30 June 1967, near Upwey Wishing Well Halt, a Weymouth to Bristol parcels train is hauled by green-liveried, Bristol Bath Road-allocated ‘Hymek’ No D7009. The locomotive was withdrawn in May 1973 and scrapped at Swindon the following year. crecy.co.uk/product/rail...

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

In May 1967, green-liveried BRCW Type 3 No D6524 hauls a freight bound for Eastleigh through the New Forest near Brockenhurst. The locomotive became No 33016 in March 1974 and was withdrawn in October 1989. crecy.co.uk/product/rail...

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

A stunning and lucky view from our new Railways Remembered title; on 29 April 1967, on Arten Gill viaduct south of Dent on the Settle & Carlisle line, a goods from Carlisle to Leeds hauled by Black 5 No 45373, meets a DMU on a Skipton to Carlisle service. crecy.co.uk/product/rail...

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Green and blue at Weymouth in July 1966. On the left is blue-liveried Type 3 (Class 33) No D6521, with the stock for a train to London Waterloo, and on the right green-liveried Type 4 (Class 47) No D1922 heads a train from Weymouth to Bristol. Both have been preserved. crecy.co.uk/product/rail...

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

On the scenic Waverley route near Stow in May 1964 is a northbound stopping service from Carlisle to Edinburgh hauled by BRCW Type 2 No D5302. crecy.co.uk/product/rail...

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

On the approach to Cheltenham in August 1964 a ‘Peak’ class diesel, No D15, with a Newcastle to Bristol service (1V39). These cross country services were the domain of this class for many years. You would be lucky to get a five car Voyageur these days. crecy.co.uk/product/rail...

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A Birmingham to Glasgow and Edinburgh service (1S61) behind No D374. The picture was taken in September 1964. The train of 13 carriages would divide at Carstairs, with the rear six carriages going to Edinburgh, crecy.co.uk/product/rail...

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

‘Baby Deltic’ No D5908 approaches Oakleigh Park station with a semi-fast service from Hatfield to London. No D5908 was new in May 1959 but only remained in service until March 1969. crecy.co.uk/product/rail...

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Bulleid diesel No 10203 near Kenton in July 1960 on a Northampton to Euston service, made up of an interesting mix of coaches, one of the trio featured in our recent Southern Way Special crecy.co.uk/product/sout...

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A southbound freight from Hither Green behind Hither Green-allocated No D6509 at Petts Wood in May 1960, the headcode anticipating the loco's later identity by more than a decade. crecy.co.uk/product/rail...

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I've only just started reading Railways Remembered Green to Blue and I'm not given to hyperbole, but if this isn't a best seller, I'll be amazed. Pictured at Kenton in June 1960 pioneer main-line diesel No 10000 on a service from Bletchley to London Euston.

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Just arrived into stock, the latest addition to our Railways Remembered series, the second volume in as many weeks, the cover of this book is one of the best we've done for some time, so atmospheric. crecy.co.uk/product/rail...

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Willesden shed in November 1963, with 8F No 48221 and the now preserved Black 5 No No 45407, nearest the camera. Railways Remembered In Unseen Colour is now available via our website or from your usual supplier. crecy.co.uk/product/rail...

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

In September 1963, passengers are queuing to board the Drewry cars which were the motive power on the Ryde Pier tramway. Although closed in 1969, the remains of the tramway remain to this day. crecy.co.uk/product/rail...

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

An unidentified Western (Class 52) diesel hydraulic, one of the 39 built there, is nearing completion at Crewe works. crecy.co.uk/product/rail...

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

M7 0-4-4T No 30053, entering Ashurst station in June 1963, with a push-pull train from Oxted to Tunbridge Wells West, is one of only two survivors of its class. Initially preserved in the USA, it was repatriated in 1987 and is now on the Swanage Railway, it also features on this book's front cover.

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

In April 1963, ex works No 7920 Coney Hall, on a running in turn, trundles through Swindon station on a goods. crecy.co.uk/product/rail...

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Standing alongside an EE Type 3 (later Class 37) diesel at Liverpool Street station in February 1963 is a brand new EMU (Class AM9) sporting BR maroon carriage livery and displaying the original ‘wrap-around’ cab windows. I don't think I've ever seen a picture of one of those units in maroon before.

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Phil Tatt was also a great tramway enthusiast. He went to Swansea in the autumn of 1959 to photograph the Swansea & Mumbles Railway, the year before closure, to record the large bogie cars which operated the service. crecy.co.uk/product/rail...

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Brighton Works at Brighton Works. In 1958 A1X No 377S (originally No 35 Morden, later No DS 377 and from 1959 No 32635), the works shunter in LBSCR Stroudley livery, is being repaired. One of the trio of Bulleid diesels is in the background. crecy.co.uk/product/rail...

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Built at Derby in 1956, this two-car DMU was converted into a battery electric multiple-unit at Cowlairs works, with lead acid batteries and Siemens electrical equipment. Seen at Aberdeen, it waits to depart for its journey along the highly scenic 43½ mile Deeside branch to Ballater in April 1958.

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Fairburn LMS designed 2-6-4T No 42091, built at Brighton in 1951, is depicted in 1958 at East Grinstead High Level station. The train is standing at platform 6 and is probably operating a Victoria to Tunbridge Wells West service via Oxted. crecy.co.uk/product/rail...

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

We've just published the latest title in our Railways Remembered colour series featuring the work of Phil Tatt, a prolific but not well known photographer, whose collection is conserved by the Online Transport Archive. On the last day BR worked the 2ft 6in W&L line, No 822 takes water at Welshpool.

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

crecy.co.uk/product/rail... Now in stock, just published, well worth a look, we will post a few photos tomorrow.

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Richard Long @rclongauthor.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

60 years ago today the first tube car arrived on the #IsleofWight. My new book, “60 Years of Isle of Wight Tube Trains in Colour”, is available to preorder now from @crecyrail.bsky.social and all good bookshops/websites. crecy.co.uk/product/the-... #islandline #ryderail #southernwayspecial

Book cover: “Southern Way Special no.22: 60 Years of Isle of Wight Tube Trains in Colour”

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

This must be the best railway themed pub sign, I’ve ever seen, take a bow The Railway Arms in Alton, it’s a very good rendition of an M7 tank which were régular performers on the non electrified part of the line between Alton and Winchester.

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

In September 1965, a goods for Ventnor was recorded near Smallbrook Junction headed by O2 class 0-4-4T W20 Shanklin. Some goods trains continued to run on the Isle of Wight until the Autumn of 1966, the two wagons on this working seem to be carrying coal.

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Paul Bigland @paulbigland.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Today's #BRNostalgia. A side contact 1500v Class 504 EMU calls at Radcliffe on the Bury electric service in 1991, a few months before the line closed to be converted to Metrolink trams. paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p651486993/e... #railways #photography #nostalgia

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The BR gallery. | 02669. 77166. 65445. Radcliffe. 21.06.1991

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

On 28 January 1967, two Jinties, Nos 47289 and 47629 take a coal train out of the yard at Williamthorpe Colliery near Chesterfield. Can anyone suggest why some of the wagons are sheeted over, something I don't think I've seen before on a rake of coal wagons. What had to be kept dry?

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

After the lengthy narrow gauge section, abc Rail Guide gets to some proper railways, GM 201 Class loco 234 rests at Inchicore Dublin Running Shed on 23 November 2022. The new edition of abc Rail Guide is now available via your usual supplier or via our web site crecy.co.uk/product/abc-...

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

There is the usual comprehensive coverage of the Heritage sector in abc Rail Guide. Looking at the numbers, the preservation of non steam era traction is quite remarkable. Pilot scheme Class 26 D5314, now 68 years old, waits to leave Bridge of Dun with a service to Brechin on 2 August 2024.

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I cannot envisage an edition of this book ever being published without an appearance of at least one of these, 08 585 Vicky is stabled in its usual place at Trafford Park on 26 December 2025.

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Classic traction passed for use on the network is another popular feature of abc Rail Guide, 45 118 The Royal Artilleryman approaches Derby on 24 January working the 06.01 Norwich-Chesterfield ‘Peak Blinder’ rail tour. crecy.co.uk/product/abc-...

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

abc Rail Guide covers just about everything on rails in the British Isles, including open access operators. Lumo’s 803 001 passes Copmanthorpe just south to York as it heads south working the 09.24 Edinburgh-Kings Cross on 11 September 2025. crecy.co.uk/product/abc-...

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

More classic traction in this year's abc Rail Guide, on 18 July 2024, LNWR’s 150 139 passes Church End, west of Ridgmont, with the 13.47 Bedford to Bletchley service. crecy.co.uk/product/abc-...

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Transport for Wales is rapidly modernising its fleet which will see the demise of some old favourites. 398 013 works the 13.53 Treherbert-Taffs Well Depot test run and is seen approaching Taffs Well on 13 October 2025. crecy.co.uk/product/abc-...

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crecyrail.bsky.social @crecyrail.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

With the lead unit returned to its retro Network SouthEast look, 465 908 and 465 152 work the 12.27 Victoria- Orpington through Petts Wood on 28 January. crecy.co.uk/product/abc-...

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