North Norfolk Railway Photos 2006. 



2006 Steam Gala

The Steam Gala 2006 realy was one of the best since the mid 90's, galas.
A very intensive timetable expertly prepared by Mark Middleton as well as good running by the crews contributed to three very good days.
and even if things were running late, steam trains were going past so often that it was difficult to care!
69621up the Bank           80135           65462           Sheringham Station

N7 Departs Sheringham           S160 + 90775           80135 Over 303           69621 enters Weybourne

69621 Leaving Weybourne           65462 up the Bank           80135 Passes 69621           S160 Silhouetted

69621 + 65462 Double Heading           80135           80135 Reaches the Top of the Hill           65462           69621 Heads for Weybourne           S160 + 90775 up the Bank

S160 + 90775 Past Windmill           80135 at the Home Signal           J15 at 299           S160 on the Curve           90775 up the Bank

80135 up the Bank           69621 + 65462 up the Bank           Glint of the Double           S160 into Weybourne></a>           <a href=S160 Glint

80135 in the Yard           80135 at 299           65462 at 299           S160 up the Bank

80135 into Weybourne           80135 Glints           65462 + 69621 into Weybourne           Glinting 

Wednesday 27th September

A few 'odds and ends photos'
The first Photo is from the Saturday of the forties weekend, with the rest of the Sunday.
Whilst not strictly railways, i thought there might be some people who find the pictures of Cromer interesting, and i include these for that purpose
WD passes the S160 at Weybourne           S160 up the Bank           WD enters Weybourne           WD enters Weybourne           S160 departs Sheringham

The Sun Setting over Cromer           Along the Coast           Towards Runton           Up the Pier           Overlooking the Pier 

Saturday 16th September

The NNR 40's weekend day one, with the WD and S160 running..
Whilst the weather could have been better, the running and perfomance by the crews was exceptional, so a massive thanks to them
Also a surprise to see 0-6-0T 'King George' on loan from the EARM..

Will take a few more pictures tomorrow, and combine with a bit of 'work' at Weybourne.
90775 Charges up the 1 in 97           2197 Over 303           5197 Heads for Weybourne           90775 heads for Weybourne

90775 heads for Weybourne           Atten-TION           On the Lookout           King George at Weybourne, being watched ominously

5197 Heads up the Bank           90775 at 299           5197 being shown off to it's full extent           someones having fun bryan!

90775 at 299           5197 leaves Weybourne           All quiet on the Home Front           90775 charging to Bridge 303           

Sunday 3rd September

Rain stopped play as regards to going to the GCR, so decided to spend the afternoon of the sunday around Weybourne.
WD and DMU in operation
90775 leaves Weybourne           DMU enters Weybourne           Weybourne

S160 outside the new water tower           90775 enters Weybourne           90775 leaves Weybourne           90775 climbs the 1 in 97 in unusual lighting 

Sunday 28th August

Updates have been few and far between this summer as i have started volunteering on the NNR as a TTI. 
I did however manage to get across for a few hours this afternoon, and was greeted with the J15 and WD running.
Updates will probably become fewer in the future due to volunteering, but there will be one next weekend from the GCR.
90775 at 303           90775 heads for Weybourne           65462 Leaves Weybourne           65462 at the Distant Signal

65462 drifs into Kelling           90775 passes Kelling           65462 approaches Windpump           90775 heads for Windpump           90775 approaches Windpump 

Sunday 6th August

Went back to the NNR today for two reasons: one to see the new S160 no 5197 running, 
and secondly to 'run-in' my new camera, a Panosonic DMC-FZ7, and for a first day was very pleased with the results
the Stalwart WD was also running.
90775 leaves Weybourne                     5197 heads for Weybourne           5197 heads for Weybourne           5197 leaves Weybourne          

90775 up the bank           5197 approaches windpump                     90775 Rounds Kelling Curve           5197 at Bridge 299           

Saturday 24th June

Another Saturday... another visit, with the N7 and 31162 running. This is the first time i've taken photos of the N7 in its smart new livery
Due to changes in personal circumstances i have been able to increase the amount of updates lately, 
which has lead me to start contemplating volunteering on the NNR.
69621 heads for Weybourne           69621 heads for Weybourne           69621 heads for Weybourne

69621 heads for Weybourne           69621 heads for Weybourne           69621 heads for Weybourne
Saturday 17th June Can't stay away can I?! Another afternoon filming with the J15 running alongside 31162
65462 heads for Weybourne           31162 Climbs the Grade           31162 Leaves Weybourne           31162 heads away from Sheringham          

65462 Passes Sheringham Box           65462 Heads for Sheringham 


Saturday 10th June

With the Recent Fine weather, why not another trip before the WorldCup kick-off?
Mainly focused on taking video, especially of the Class25, which i will upload shortly!
Hopefully can catch the J15 running again before its holiday to Chinnor
90775 passes the Distant           90775 rounds Avery Curve           D2507 approachesWeybourne           90775 Departs Weybourne          
Friday 2nd June
Back yet again, for a brief spell in the afternoon.
90775 Departs Weybourne           The WD charges up the bank           The class 101 at 299           90775 heads for Windpump           


Monday 29th May

More Photos again today of the J15, WD and E77960 making regular runs inbetween service trains. Nice to see it back.
Thanks (As always) to those who crewed the locos. Hopefully be some more photos over the week, from the Mid-Norfolk Railway
and a new video archive
65462 Departs Kelling Heath           90775 Climbs the Bank           The Railbus coasts alongside the village           90775 Heads for Weybourne           90775 Passes the Windmill

65462 coasts down the 1in80           65462 heads for Sheringham           Railbus near 304           90775 Near 304

90775 in full flight           65462 heads towards occupation crossing           65462 at occupation crossing           90775 heads past Weybourne Home Signal

65462 leaves Weybourne           65462, DMU, and D5207. Three Generations of Locomotive.           D5207 Collects the Tablet off the Signalman           


Sunday 28th May

Finally Got my Web Hosting Problems Sorted out! I have uploaded photos both from today, and the 16th Of April (see Below)
On the Other Railways Page, is a selection of photos from the East Anglian Steam Weekend a month ago!
Anyway Back to today, and the J15 and WD running on a red timetable. Also a joy to finally see the railbus' running again . 
A more extensive visit sometime over half term week hopefully, as well as uploading some movie files from visits going back to the new year gala
65462 enters Weybourne           90775 Leaves Weybourne           90775 Leaves Weybourne           E77960 on a test run           65462 leaves Weybourne           


Easter Sunday 16th March

Couple More Photos.
65462 leaves Weybourne           65462 leaves Weybourne           

Easter Saturday,  15th March

Can't stay away can I? More today, with the J15 and WD running on a red timetable
I cant get used to these engines in opposite directions its a nightmare! Still i suppose should be lucky just to have steam almost on the doorstep!
First time i've seen 31207 hauling trains in her new livery, and must say she looks (almost) as splendid as the J15! 
As ever thanks to crews of both locos, who put on a fine show. Might be a couple of pics tomorrow, and i promise to get some more video uploaded! maybe on a new video page....
31207 enters Weybourne           J15 sits in Weybourne Station           WD attacks the bank           Wd flying to Holt           J15 at Kelling

WD at Kelling           J15 on Kelling Curve           WD on Kelling Curve

J15 approaches Windpump     WD passes Whistle Board     WD at Windpump crashing the bank       31207 heads for Sheringham Light       31207 + 90775 at 303       J15 at the Distant Signal, heads for Sheringham       

Thursday 13th March


First trip of the holidays to the Railway and a welcome return to the Holt end of the line.
Martello has now left the railway, leaving todays services to be operated by the DMU and J15.
The J15 facing holt has opened up many new photo opportunities. What a shame the one shown below betwen Bridges 303 and 304 couldn't be used with more locos. Oh well!

More over the weekend? Yes probably!
DMU at Kelling           J15 climbs the `1 in 100           J15 between bridges 303 and 304           J15 climbs past bridge304           J15 passes the fish farm 



Saturday 11th March

 
I must be insane... wind blows a hooligan, snow falls and i go taking steam pictures!
With the increase in artic explorers these days im begining to wonder if maybe they should be forced to spend a day taking photos on a day like today to check the'yre hardy enough!
Anyway Martello and the DMU. Probably no more Martello for me, but some video tomorrow (if i get round 2 it:P)
DMU climbs the `1 in 97           Martello at Occupation Crossing           DMU at Occupation Crossing           DMU climbs the `1 in 97          

Martello accelerates away from Sheringham           Martello accelerates away from Sheringham           DMU heads for Sheringham           DMU climbs the `1 in 97           DMU comes Home           

Sunday 5th March

 
A cold but sunny day coincided with the 2nd day of the Martello specials. What a surprise, another update!
The DMU worked the conventional 'Blue' timetable inbetween Martello, which can be seen every weekend until the end of the month.
I have included two videos today, any comments on size/quality ratio appreciated. More in the next fortnight, then the GCR gala at end of month.
Martello Passes Weybourne PWAY hut           Martello heads for Weybourne           Martello reaches the top of the 1 IN 97           The DMU at Bridge 304          

DMU at top of 1 IN 97           Martello at Bridge 304           Martello coasts past 303

Video of Martello 1           Video of Martello 2           

Thursday 16th Febuary

 
The first sunny day in weeks seemed to coincide with a limited steam service at the NNR.
keen for another bit of 'the drug' and to see what work the lineside clearance gang had done i had to go along
and talking of that - guys (and girls), it is seriously fantastic! shots which haven't been possible for 5-6 years now are, can't wait to try a few this summer
The N7 was running today  on the Green Timetable
N7 climbs to Bridge 303           N7 over Bridge 303           N7 heads to Windpump           Passing the Distant Signal           N7 heads for Holt 

Sunday 1st January 2006

 
2006 Proper started today, with same locos in steam as yesterday.
Martello ran all its services double headed with the N7, which certainly looked diffrent.
No photos from me tomorrow.. norwich play preston, and sacrifices have to be made!
90775 climbs up the 1 in 97           Martello + N7 at Sheringham           Martello + N7 at the head of a train           Martello + N7 approach the signal box

J15 passes sweet briar lane crossing           WD accelerates away from Sheringham           90775           Martello and the N7 at occupation crossing

Martello + N7 over Bridge 303           65462 climbs the 1 in 100           90775 towards Bridge 304          
Saturday 31st December

Ok it's 2005 but best to put all the winter gala stuff on one page.
Locos: Martello from Bressingham, N7, WD and J15 facing the 'wrong' way all performing superbly, with some 'interesting' combinations
Also got a new toy with a digital camcorder, might upload some clips from this later.
All engines were performing spectacualy... - more tomorrow i would imagine. Still some snow but will be gone by then
J1% + WD           Martello           69621 approaches Kelling in the Snow           WD climbs the bank

J15 Heads for Windpump           69621 at windpump           WD at 299           Martello and the J15 double head

69621 approaches Weybourne Home Signal           69621 approaches Weybourne           J15 + Martello at Bridge 303           J15, Martello and the WD triple head J15 and Martello at Weybourne