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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 1h

D821 'Greyhound' on the 1st service of day 2 of the #SVR autumn diesel gala passing #Bewdley Tunnel this morning 2/10/26 #class42 #trains #Warship

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 1h

And so it begins.... D1015 Western Champion on an early morning positioning move at #Bewdley Tunnel on day 2 of the #SVR diesel gala, this is also my 1st time linesiding the SVR after many years just staying at #Kidderminster #class52 #trains #Western

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 20h

This mornings #125Group fresh out the paint box move with 43159 in its new Exec. Livery & 43060 here passing through #BoltonuponDearne working 0Z43 Loughborough Brush to Castleton Hopwood GF #class43 #HST #trains

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Red Arrow over Brodsworth nr Doncaster this morning 17/03/26

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Couple of Flakes 9 have been out today running back n forth Peterborough to Doncaster Decoy through Hayfields nr Doncaster firstly 99004 light engine then this afternoon 99006 with a rake a sand hoppers #class99 #trains #GBRf #Hayfields #Doncaster

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

#Freightliner 66598 through Hayfield this lunchtime working 4L73 Tinsley to London Gateway added bonus it was another ✅️ in the book, only 5 more active sheds now to go 😃 #class66 #trains #Hayfield #Doncaster

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

37800 & LNWR 730231 through Thurnscoe this lunchtime working 5Q16 Bletchley to Gascoigne Wood #class37 #class730 #trains #Thurnscoe

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

And so it begins..... Our 1st gala of the year and also our 1st time at Nene Valley railway. Happy Days 😊 #trains

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Sentinels 10202 Barabel & DL83 in Wansford yard on Nene Valley railway this morning #trains #Sentinel #NVR #Wansford

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Suns out Flakes out... 99002 through Hayfields nr Doncaster on load test working 6Q40 Peterborough to Doncaster Decoy #class99 #trains #GBRF #Flakes #Hayfield #Doncaster

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Suns out Flakes out... 99002 through Hayfields nr Doncaster on load test working 6Q40 Peterborough to Doncaster Decoy (lovely tones from the driver 👌) #class99 #trains #GBRF #Flakes #Hayfield #Doncaster

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

2nd of March is always very emotional day for me being the day I lost both my grandparents 12 years apart, can't believe it's been 24 & 12 years today, it only seems like yesterday, miss you both still every single day nannan and grandad Love from us all 😢💔💕 XXX

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Some pictures from my Sunday morning walk, new place found near Haywood and very pleased I did because it was very peaceful with only the #wildlife & #birds for company, heaven 😊 #natureformentalwellness #SuicidePrevention #MensMentalHealth

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Another Sunday Another relaxing peaceful walk this was a new location for me near Haywood north of Doncaster lovely little wooded area with loads n loads of birds heard and seen including these little chaps, blue bird picking for grubs and Chaffinch singing away #wildlife #birds

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

37405 & 37419 'Agamemnon' at Hayfields nr Doncaster this afternoon working 1Q86 March down sdgs to Derby RTC via Doncaster

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

37405 & 37419 'Agamemnon' at Hayfields nr Doncaster this afternoon working 1Q86 March down sdgs to Derby RTC via Doncaster

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

D1924 'Crewe Diesel Depot' & 47593 'Galloway Princess' through Bolton-upon-Dearne this morning working 1Z61 LSL charter Nottingham to Appleby

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

43060 & 43025 looking splendid in their fresh liveries through Hayfields just south of Doncaster this afternoon working 5M25 Haymarket Dept. to Chaddesden Sidings #class43 #trains #Doncaster

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Triple unit line up at #ClaphamJunction yesterday morning 18/02/26 as #SouthWestern 450126 & 701031 & #Londonoverground 378220 await there departures #London

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Well this was a very pleased and unexpected surprise at Clapham Junction yesterday morning 18/02/26 South Western #class455 pair 455727 & 455717 out working #trains #ClaphamJunction #London

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Well this was a very pleasing and unexpected surprise at Clapham Junction this morning 18/02/26 South Western #class455 pair 455727 & 455717 out working #trains #ClaphamJunction #London

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

DB 66655 passing through Wandsworth Rd this afternoon 18/02/26 working 6O62 Churchyard Sdgs Tarmac to Angerstein Wharf #class66 #trains #Wandsworth #London #DBCargo

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Choppertastics ....... 20007 & 20205 through Wandsworth Rd this afternoon 18/02/26 working 6O65 Wembley Rec to Dollands Moor #class20 #trains #choppers #Wandsworth #London

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

#Freightliner 66618 at Tamworth yesterday was another ✅️ in the book, not many left to go now, 7 in total though 66048 is very vague to say its still a shed and 66230 seems to have disappeared down a rabbit hole in Toton so im saying 5 left 😉 #class66 #trains #Tamworth

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

37219 on a UTU through Tamworth last night 16/02/26 working 3Q52 Derby RTC to Derby RC #class37 #trains #testtrains #Tamworth

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

SR Battle Britain 34067 'Tangmere' through Hayfield just south of #Doncaster this morning running a Valentines day special to York #Tangmere #Steamtrain #trains

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Someone's in a hurry 😀 37218 in her new green livery (cant say im a fan) darting through Moat Hills nr #Doncaster working Wembley to #York parcels sidings yesterday afternoon 13/02/26 #class37 #trains

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

ROG 37800 taking #LNWR unit 730220 through Bolton-upon-Dearne this afternoon #class37 #trains #class730

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

ROG 37800 taking #LNWR unit 730220 through Bolton-upon-Dearne this afternoon (sound up 🤩🤩🤩) #class37 #trains #class730

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

37240 + a Green kettle 😉 (60103 - #FlyingScotsman) through Bolton-upon-Dearne this afternoon #trains #class37 #SteamTrain

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

D5054 (Renumbered D5053) #class24 looking stunning at the ELR Winter Warmer running day Saturday 7/2/26 #trains

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

50017 'Valiant' & D5054 (Renumbered D5053) next to Bury South signal box awaiting their next workings at today's ELR Winter Warmer day #class50 #class24 #trains #EastLancashireRailway

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

D5705 (class 28) at ELR Bury Bolton St. Station this morning 07/02/26 #class28 #trains

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Couple of Grey Herons on the Leeds - Liverpool canal at #Bingleyfivelocks this morning, also a couple of Cormorant but they were shyer just about got a shot as one flew off plenty of Mallards too, lovely relaxing walk #MentalHealthMatters #Wildlife #Bingley

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Needed time out this morning so decided to tick off something ive wanted to do for a long time, Bingley 3 & 5 Rise locks and i wasn't disappointed #Bingleyfivelocks #Bingley #MentalHealthAwareness #Walkingformentalhealth

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Few shots from yesterday's walk at #Bingleyfiveriselocks great selection of different boats on the #LeedsLiverpoolcanal including one with large V shape panels on the side, anybody know what they are for because never seen anything like them @CanalRiverTrust #Canal

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Romic HST power cars 43122 & 43094 running a UK rail tours 'Sale of the Century charter' 1Z43 Derby to Darlington North Road this morning at 3 different locations, 1st coming off the Swaithe Viaduct, 2nd Thorpe Marsh, 3rd Church Fenton. Took some chasing but luckily the traffic gods were on our side

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Triple Tractor Tuesday at Bolton-upon-Dearne this morning with 37219 & 37610 on a UTU & 37501 'Teesside Steelmaster ' doing another WMR new unit 730030 drag from Gascoigne Wood

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

This is Brendan (or Brenda 🤔) he visits every morning for his/her breakfast, Brendan likes nut, especially Almonds, Brendan makes me happy 🤗🤗 thanks Brendan

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Sunrise this morning up at Brodsworth Community Woodland nr Doncaster in memory of Morgan my beloved Dog who would have 6 yrs old on Monday, this was our special place where he got me through some dark times post cancer, RIP Wags 🌈🐾🐾🌈💔💔💔

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Northern 150214 'The Bentham Line' at Thurnscoe this lunchtime 14/01/26

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

57003 & 37409 "Loch Awe" & 37401 "Mary Q2ueen of Scots" at Thurnscoe working Carlisle to Barrow Hill this lunchtime 14/01/26 #class37 #class57 #trains #Thurnscoe

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Sunrise this morning up at Barnbrough Crags, it was a fantastic morning crisp & fresh but well worth it, i live for mornings like these, only sound was the wind and the birds, pair of Buzzards, Treecreeper, Goldcrest, Redwing & Robin to name but a few what I saw, heaven 🤗🤗🤗

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Up and out early this morning to get the wolf moon and the sunrise from opposite sides behind my favourite tree up at Barnbourgh crags. The stunning purple haze looking towards the moon was stunning, glad I braved the -3 (-7 with wind chill) temps to see them 🥰

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Been up to the @WensleydaleRail today to replicate the shots of 47714 from 12 months ago to compare its 2 liveries, still a fan of the Anglia #class47 #trains #Wensleydale

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

47714 at the same location (approaching Leyburn) exactly 12 months apart

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sprotbrough66722.bsky.social @sprotbrough66722.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

60087 'Ingleborough' hiding away in the sunset on the Wensleydale railway at Leeming Bar station 30/12/25

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