UK General Railway Pictures
24th May 2004
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 Siemens Class 350 development set No. 350001 at Northam depot, Southampton 2 July 2003. This set has now been rebuilt as Class 360 No. 360204.
Siemens Class 350 development set No. 350001 at Northam depot, Southampton 2 July 2003. This set has now been rebuilt as Class 360 No. 360204.
 444013 under final assembly in Siemens factory, Viennia
444013 under final assembly in Siemens factory, Viennia
 444008 under final assembly in Siemens factory, Viennia
444008 under final assembly in Siemens factory, Viennia
Four of the new South West Trains 'Desiro' trains have now entered passenger service running on an 'I' certificate. The sets are presently working 'shadow' services on the Waterloo-Basingstoke route. On 15 October set No. 450015 is seen at Waterloo with the official Desiro launch train, the 11.17 departure to Basingstoke
Four of the new South West Trains 'Desiro' trains have now entered passenger service running on an 'I' certificate. The sets are presently working 'shadow' services on the Waterloo-Basingstoke route. On 15 October set No. 450015 is seen at Waterloo with the official Desiro launch train, the 11.17 departure to Basingstoke
 20172 Thornaby depot
20172 Thornaby depot
Porterbrook-liveried Class 87 No. 87002 passes Crewe station on 29 july 2004 with the 06.55 Euston-Manchester.
Porterbrook-liveried Class 87 No. 87002 passes Crewe station on 29 july 2004 with the 06.55 Euston-Manchester.

On 12 December 2003, Virgin Trains and Network Rail celebrated the first section of the West Coast Main Line to be upgraded for 125mph running with tilt operation. Set No. 390035, the first formed of 9-cars was used on a press special from Euston to Lichfield and return, it is seen here before departure from Euston.
On 12 December 2003, Virgin Trains and Network Rail celebrated the first section of the West Coast Main Line to be upgraded for 125mph running with tilt operation. Set No. 390035, the first formed of 9-cars was used on a press special from Euston to Lichfield and return, it is seen here before departure from Euston.
 Class 442 departs from Bincombe Tunnel with down Waterloo-Weymouth service.
Class 442 departs from Bincombe Tunnel with down Waterloo-Weymouth service.
 444001 under final assembly in Siemens factory, Viennia
444001 under final assembly in Siemens factory, Viennia
Little did anyone ever think we would see a 'more yellow' 47 on the main line again. However, following repaint at Toton, the last remaining true 47/4 No. 47635 has been returned to this popular livery, complete with highland stag on the cab side. On 8 August, the loco is seen passing Gissons near Exminster, Devon with the 14.50 Plymouth-Low Fell parcels which it operated as far as Birmingham.
Little did anyone ever think we would see a 'more yellow' 47 on the main line again. However, following repaint at Toton, the last remaining true 47/4 No. 47635 has been returned to this popular livery, complete with highland stag on the cab side. On 8 August, the loco is seen passing Gissons near Exminster, Devon with the 14.50 Plymouth-Low Fell parcels which it operated as far as Birmingham.
 A test run was carried out between Old Oak Common and Plymouth on 25 February 2004 using Class 57/6 No. 57604. The return working to Old Oak Common is seen passing the long closed station of South Brent in Devon. A number of problems have been encountered by the Class 57/6s since introduction.
A test run was carried out between Old Oak Common and Plymouth on 25 February 2004 using Class 57/6 No. 57604. The return working to Old Oak Common is seen passing the long closed station of South Brent in Devon. A number of problems have been encountered by the Class 57/6s since introduction.
 In heavy rain, Freightliner Heavy Haul No. 66613 makes its first visit to the West Country on 22 January 2004 with the second portion of the twice weekly Hope-Moorswater cement service. The train is seen approaching Liskeard with Driver Kevin Wills at the controls.
In heavy rain, Freightliner Heavy Haul No. 66613 makes its first visit to the West Country on 22 January 2004 with the second portion of the twice weekly Hope-Moorswater cement service. The train is seen approaching Liskeard with Driver Kevin Wills at the controls.

After BR standard No. 73096 arrived in Bristol with 'The Cathedrals Express' from Victoria on 21 August, the loco took the train to FGWs St Philips Marsh depot for coal and water, this followed a new arrangement between Steam Dreams and FGW. The loco is seen by the wheel lathe in this view.
After BR standard No. 73096 arrived in Bristol with 'The Cathedrals Express' from Victoria on 21 August, the loco took the train to FGWs St Philips Marsh depot for coal and water, this followed a new arrangement between Steam Dreams and FGW. The loco is seen by the wheel lathe in this view.

On 30 November, 3440 City of Truro powered a special five coach Network Rail charter from Plymouth to Truro to officially mark the completion of the doubling of the Cornish main line between Burngullow and Probus. No. 3440 is seen arriving at Truro. The day also included the naming of a Class 158 after Richard Trevithick and the re-dedication of FGW power car No. 43192 City of Truro
On 30 November, 3440 City of Truro powered a special five coach Network Rail charter from Plymouth to Truro to officially mark the completion of the doubling of the Cornish main line between Burngullow and Probus. No. 3440 is seen arriving at Truro. The day also included the naming of a Class 158 after Richard Trevithick and the re-dedication of FGW power car No. 43192 City of Truro
 Frst Great Western have repainted Class 47 No. 47815 into 1960s BR green livery with small yellow panels. The loco was 'rolled-out' at Bristol St Philips Marsh depot on 17 May. The locos repaint has been funded by owners Porterbrook. 47815 will feature in the NRMs Railfest events and then operate relief services from Paddington to Castle Cary for the 2004 Glastonbury Festival.
Frst Great Western have repainted Class 47 No. 47815 into 1960s BR green livery with small yellow panels. The loco was 'rolled-out' at Bristol St Philips Marsh depot on 17 May. The locos repaint has been funded by owners Porterbrook. 47815 will feature in the NRMs Railfest events and then operate relief services from Paddington to Castle Cary for the 2004 Glastonbury Festival.
 158855 arrives at Blue Amchor on the West Somerset Railway on 19 May 2004 with the 13.05 Minehead-Williton. The Wessex Trains Class 158 visited the railway for naming 'Exmoor Explorer'
158855 arrives at Blue Amchor on the West Somerset Railway on 19 May 2004 with the 13.05 Minehead-Williton. The Wessex Trains Class 158 visited the railway for naming 'Exmoor Explorer'
The first ever Class 180 working west of Exeter St Davids took place on 22 May 2004, when set No. 180113 formed the 09.45 Paddington-Paignton via bristol service, returning with the 14.46 Paignton-Paddington. The return working is seen pulling off the Paignton line at Aller Junction, west of Newton Abbot.
The first ever Class 180 working west of Exeter St Davids took place on 22 May 2004, when set No. 180113 formed the 09.45 Paddington-Paignton via bristol service, returning with the 14.46 Paignton-Paddington. The return working is seen pulling off the Paignton line at Aller Junction, west of Newton Abbot.
 The first of the two MTU engine-fitted powercars No. 43009 was named 'First transforming travel' at Swindon on 30 June 2005. The name was unveiled by The High Sheriff of Wiltshire, David Margesson.
The first of the two MTU engine-fitted powercars No. 43009 was named 'First transforming travel' at Swindon on 30 June 2005. The name was unveiled by The High Sheriff of Wiltshire, David Margesson.
 Former BR Class 58 No. 58039, now ACTS No. 5811 at Toton depot, 24 June 2003.
Former BR Class 58 No. 58039, now ACTS No. 5811 at Toton depot, 24 June 2003.
 On 29 May 2003, brand new GBRf Class 66/7 No. 66717, on hire to Freightliner, was used to operate the Hope Valley-Moorswater cement. It is seen here approaching Aller Junction.
On 29 May 2003, brand new GBRf Class 66/7 No. 66717, on hire to Freightliner, was used to operate the Hope Valley-Moorswater cement. It is seen here approaching Aller Junction.
New Desiro depot at Northam, set No. 450019 on left and depot pilot 'Loopy Lou' with set 450013 on right. 2 July 2003
New Desiro depot at Northam, set No. 450019 on left and depot pilot 'Loopy Lou' with set 450013 on right. 2 July 2003
 66533 stands in the Freightliner terminal at Birmingham after naming 'Senator Express' and 'Hanjin Express' (one plate on each side. 8 July, 2003.
66533 stands in the Freightliner terminal at Birmingham after naming 'Senator Express' and 'Hanjin Express' (one plate on each side. 8 July, 2003.
 66714 'Cromer Lifeboat' and 66713 'Forest City' stand in Cromer station following the naming of 66714. 20 June, 2003.
66714 'Cromer Lifeboat' and 66713 'Forest City' stand in Cromer station following the naming of 66714. 20 June, 2003.
 New arrival on the Torbay & Dartmouth Steam Railway, 'Standard
New arrival on the Torbay & Dartmouth Steam Railway, 'Standard" No. 75014 operated a press special between Paignton and Kingswear on17 July, 2003. The loco hauling a full rake of ex-Great Western and BR stock is seen passing Galmpton west of Churston on its first outing on the TDR.
The new order at Manchester Piccadilly. On 24 July, Midland Main Line officially launched their hourly service between Manchester and St Pancras. the 09.47 departure is seen with PC No. 43007 on the blocks at Manchester Piccadilly, while Virgin Pendolino No. 390022 is seen on the right.
The new order at Manchester Piccadilly. On 24 July, Midland Main Line officially launched their hourly service between Manchester and St Pancras. the 09.47 departure is seen with PC No. 43007 on the blocks at Manchester Piccadilly, while Virgin Pendolino No. 390022 is seen on the right.
 Class 450 'Desiro' driving cars from sets Nos. 450108, 450107 and 450106 stand out side the test facility at Siemens Uerdingen, Germany. 3 March 2004.
Class 450 'Desiro' driving cars from sets Nos. 450108, 450107 and 450106 stand out side the test facility at Siemens Uerdingen, Germany. 3 March 2004.
 Inside the erection facility at Siemens Uerdingen, Germany, a driving car for West Coast Class 450/2 No. 450201 and a driving car for SWT set No. 450109 stand side by side. 3 March 2004.
Inside the erection facility at Siemens Uerdingen, Germany, a driving car for West Coast Class 450/2 No. 450201 and a driving car for SWT set No. 450109 stand side by side. 3 March 2004.
 Line up of power at Siemens Wildenrath Test facility n Germany, 450074, 450095, Dispolok ME26-06 stand side by side in the stabling area. 4 March 2004
Line up of power at Siemens Wildenrath Test facility n Germany, 450074, 450095, Dispolok ME26-06 stand side by side in the stabling area. 4 March 2004
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