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Photographs from the British Rail era, and the stories behind them.
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The UnderlinersSpotters gather round a Hymek Class 35 at Worcester Shrub Hill in autumn 1973, a platform scene from the short life of a cult diesel-hydraulic class.
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Smokin' at YorkDeltic 55018 'Ballymoss' races past Dringhouses, York in September 1981, weeks from withdrawal. See the photograph and its story.
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All Praise the NapierClass 55 Deltic 55007 'Pinza' pauses at York with The Talisman in evening sunshine, 20th April 1976, a young spotter beside it. See the photograph.
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Tulyar at YorkClass 55 Deltic 55015 'Tulyar' arrives at York, October 1981, fresh from a railtour and mobbed by enthusiasts hoping to cab the loco.
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The Sunset ScotsmanGresley A3 4472 Flying Scotsman crosses the Tyne at Newcastle on the 1975 Rail 150 Steam Special, working hard south to London St Pancras.
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The Vic WhistlerClass 40 40045 appears to cover a failed DMU on the 21.15 to Blackpool at Manchester Victoria, 23rd December 1975. See the photograph.
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Night WhistlerClass 40 40139 waits at Stockport in the small hours of February 1979, its next duty unknown. See the print that captures the mystery.
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Night TalismanDeltic 55019 Royal Highland Fusilier waits at York with the Up Talisman, 23rd December 1975, under platform lights that catch her worn flanks.
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Class 55 Deltic 55009 'Alycidon' at King's CrossClass 55 Deltic 55009 'Alycidon' rests at King's Cross after its York working in October 1981, ahead of repairs, repaint and a place in Deltic history.
