Recent visit to Barnetby

Alan Jun 10, 2007

  1. Alan

    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    A few pictures from a recent visit to Barnetby to test out my new Nikon DSLR. :)

    Class 60 on loaded 100 tonne oil tanks.
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    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    The new class 185 diesel multiple units now run all the Manchester Airport-Grimsby trains. One each way per hour.
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    Close-up of the automatic couplings on these units
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    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    A class 60 still in blue, one of only two, I think. This is working the iron ore trains between Immingham docks and Santon steelworks

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    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    The other loco on the ores was 60036 named Gefco

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    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    EWS class 66 on a loaded coal

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    66227 accelerates towards the station with coal empties
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    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Freightliner Heavy Haul also haul power station coal from Immingham
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    And oil trains
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    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Doncaster-Immingham "Enterprise" hauled by 60034
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    This had a long string of covered steel carrying wagons
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    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    General Motors 66060 with a string of Seacow and Sealion ballast hoppers
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    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    60071 with a rake of empty tanks for Lindsey Refinery

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    In blue....
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    green...
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    and white...
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    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    White may not be the best colour for oil traffic!

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    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    A Network Rail inspection saloon making a tour of the region's lines approaches behind a class 31 diesel. (Not actually an inspection, just a day out for the bosses!

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    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Central Trains class 153's operate the Lincoln-Grimsby service. These trains are my ride here and back home. :)

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  13. Flash Blackman

    Flash Blackman TrainBoard Member

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    Alan: That's really pretty neat. Seems like you saw a large cross section of engines. When you did the "visit to Barnetby," was it a long trip? Did you spend the day? Seems like it was a good outing. Are you always assured of seeing this many trains?

    Again, very nice and thanks for the pictures.
     
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    Alan, your photos are excellent. Either you have mastered your new camera, or it's very forgiving.......:teeth:

    The automatic coupling appears to be overly complicated as compared to US couplings. I'm concerned such complexity might lead to higher failure rates. Do you have any information as to their reliability?
     
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    fitz TrainBoard Member

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    Alan, very nice! Which model Nikon did you purchase? You will LOVE it, no matter which one. :teeth:
     
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    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Flash, the trip was May 24th. I left my local station at 0703 and after changing trains in Lincoln, arrived at Barnetby about 9 am. I left on the 4.15 pm train. so had plenty of time there.

    I saw about 60 trains during that time. Barnetby is one of the busiest locations in the UK for freight traffic, which is why so many enthusiasts go there.
     
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    This Lorus Rail Grinder was in the weed-infested sidings being readied for it's next duty.

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    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    These enthusiasts did not rely on the seating provided by the station operator!

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    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Some track maintenance was underway during my visit.

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  20. Triplex

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    I didn't think British railroads could handle cars that heavy.

    And they have brake wheels on the bogies? That's strange.
     

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