 | 14th Sep 2009 | NEW PHOTOS - EMRPS PHOTO CHARTER - 37314 on the Great Central Railway
My pics from the latest EMRPS photo charter.
This time it`s 37314 on the GC with a rake of ballast hoppers...
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 | 11th Sep 2009 | NEW PHOTOS - GREAT CENTRAL DIESEL GALA
Pics taken last Friday at the Great Central Railway`s Autumn Diesel Gala...
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 | 1st Jun 2009 | EMRPS Photo Charter - Churnet Valley Scorcher...
The latest EMRPS photo charter took place at the Churnet Valley Railway on the 1st June.
It featured 25322 and 37075.
Many thanks to Jason & co for the organising the event, the staff at the CVR for their hard work and finally a big thanks to the big man up above for the gorgeous sun...
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 | 30th May 2009 | Battlefield Railway Class 31 running day
Here are a few pics taken today at the Battlefield Railway where it was a class 31 running day...
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 | 3rd Jan 2009 | EMRPS Photo Charter - The Oakamoor Rat
The latest EMRPS photo charter, this time at the Churnet Valley Railway.
25322 & 37075 were the traction, the photos are here...
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 | 2nd Aug 2008 | Closed Lines & Disused Stations
This collection is of closed railway lines and disused stations...
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 | 30th May 2008 | Churnet Valley Railway Diesel Gala
A selection of photos taken at the excellent diesel gala at the Churnet Valley Railway...
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 | 11th Apr 2008 | Great Central Railway Spring Diesel Gala
Two days of sunny spells but with opposite results.
Friday was sunny in between trains and cloudy as they went past whereas the on Saturday the sun came out at the right time...
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 | 15th Mar 2008 | EMRPS - Gloucester & Warwickshire Railway, Class 37 nightshoot
The day that confirmed what Mrs Bloggs thought all along - I`m mad. I got drenched watching Bromsgrove Rovers battle for a point against Kings Lynn and then spent another four hours standing in pouring rain taking train photos...
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 | 22nd Feb 2008 | EMRPS- Nene Valley Blues
A day and night shoot at the Nene Valley Railway featuring 24081, 27056, 33053 and 47270. The day photos are here now, the night photos will follow...
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 | 4th Feb 2008 | EMRPS - Churnet Valley Railway Night Shoot
It was a bitterly cold night for the latest EMRPS photo charter.
This time at the Churnet Valley Railway and featuring D1842, 33102, Iris, the BRCW class 104 DMU and last but not least some kettle (apparently a Standard Class 4 tank).
An excellent nights photography, many thanks to the organizers and also to the train crew...
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 | 19th Jan 2008 | EMRPS Photo Charter - Llangollen Railway
A night shoot staged in Llangollen station featuring 25313 and a blue/grey dmu...
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 | 9th Nov 2007 | EMRPS Photo Charter - Peak Rail Night Shoot
A night shoot at Darley Dale station featuring 44008 and 55016...
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 | 20th Oct 2007 | Chasewater Railway Diesl Gala
A selection of photos taken at the Chasewater Railway`s Diesel Gala...
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 | 12th Oct 2007 | Severn Valley Railway Diesel Gala
Photos taken at the Severn Valley Railway`s Diesel Gala. An enjoyable day despite the sun not making an appearance...
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 | 6th Oct 2007 | Llangollen Railway Diesel Gala
A selection of photos taken during excellent day out at the Llangollen Railway`s Diesel Gala. Unbelievably the sun was out all day...
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 | 23rd Sep 2007 | EMRPS Photo Charter - D7629 at the Foxfield Railway
A day/night shoot at the Foxfield Railway using D7629 with two different formations of wagons. Mineral wagons were used for the day shoot and hoppers for the night shoot. Unfortunately the sun didn`t appear but never the less a good day out. Thanks to all the staff at the Foxfirld Railway for their help during the day...
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 | 4th Sep 2007 | EMRPS Photo Charter - D5401 and the Loughborough Freeloader
An excellent photo charter run by the EMRPS with all money raised going to the railway/loco group. Unfortunately the event was gate crashed by a local photographer who didn`t contribute and didn`t hang around to put his hand in his pocket when approached...
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 | 16th Jul 2007 | EMRPS Photo Charter - Barrow Hill Class 20 Event
A selection of photos taken at the latest EMRPS photo charter. This time featuring mainly class 20`s at the Barrow Hill Roundhouse...
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 | 2nd Jul 2007 | EMRPS Photo Charter - `The Staffordshire Spoon`
Another EMRPS photo charter. This time at the Churnet Valley with D1842. After the rain ruined the mornings photography the sun came out in the afternoon...
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 | 23rd Jun 2007 | Midland Railway Butterley - Class 40 Appeal Gala
A selection of photos taken at todays gala...
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 | 1st Jun 2007 | Churnet Valley Railway Diesel Gala
A selection of photos taken on Friday & Saturday at the Churnet Valley Diesel Gala...
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 | 26th May 2007 | Crewe Diesel Depot
Some pictures of loco`s awaiting disposal at Crewe Diesel Depot...
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 | 8th May 2007 | EMRPS Photo Charter - 37219 on the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway
A midweek photo charter at the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway featuring 37219 on a ballast train.
These pictures have been re-uploaded after resizing using Photoshop rather than Microsofts image resizer. The quality is a far sharper image.
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 | 28th Apr 2007 | EMRPS Photo Charter - A Day Out With Daisy
Debbie did Dallas, Joe Bloggs did Daisy! Another EMRPS Photo Charter, this time with Metro-Cammell DMU 101685 at the Chasewater Railway...
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 | 20th Apr 2007 | North Yorkshire Moors Diesel Gala
A selection of photos taken at the North Yorkshire Moors Diesel Gala.
These photos have been reuploaded, this time reduced in size using Photoshop rather than the Microsoft tool. The outcome being far sharper images...
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 | 13th Apr 2007 | Avon Valley Railway
Whilst Mrs Bloggs received some retail therapy at Bath I took the opportunity to visit the Avon Valley Railway where 73101 was working...
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 | 8th Mar 2007 | EMRPS Great Central Railway Nightshoot
Another excellent EMRPS photo charter, this time at the Great Central Railway staring D123 & D1705...
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 | 3rd Mar 2007 | Nene Valley Railway Diesel Gala
My second visit to the Nene Valley Railway in a week. This time for the Spring Diesel Gala...
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 | 24th Feb 2007 | EMRPS Photo Charter - Nene Valley Railway
Another excellent day out witht the EMRPS. This time a combined day and nightshoot featuring 33065 and 56098 during the day and 56003, 56057 and 56098 for the evening. Many thanks to Jason for organising the event...
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 | 6th Jan 2007 | EMRPS Photo Charter - `Llangollen Railway Nightshoot`
Another Saturday night & another EMRPS photo charter. This time 37240 & 37901 at Llangollen. Once again many thanks to Jason Cross for organising the event and all the staff at Llangollen for making it run smoothly...
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 | 30th Dec 2006 | Class 86 - A look inside...
After many years working on class 86 locos and not taking many photos, I thought I`d better take some before it`s too late. Here is a collection of photos showing inside and outside a loco...
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 | 27th Dec 2006 | Gloucester & Warwickshire Railway Diesel Gala
A selection of photos taken at todays diesel gala...
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 | 9th Dec 2006 | EMRPS Photo Charter - `Midland Railway Centre Diesel Depot Nightshoot`
A selection of photos taken on the EMRPS Midland Railway Butterley `Locoshed Nightshoot`. Many thanks to Jason Cross for organising the event and the staff and preservation groups at MRB for their hard work before and during the event.
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 | 11th Nov 2006 | EMRPS Photo Charter - `The Midland Whistler`
A selection of photos taken on the EMRPS Midland Railway Butterley `Midland Whistler`photoshoot. Many thanks to Jason Cross for organising the event and the staff and preservation groups at MRB for their hard work before and during the event.
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 | 15th Sep 2006 | Great Central Railway Diesel Gala
A selection of photos taken at the Great Central Railway`s September Diesel Gala...
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 | 5th Aug 2006 | Spa Valley Railway Diesel Gala
A selection of photos taken at the Spa Valley Railway`s Diesel Gala...
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 | 29th Jul 2006 | Dean Forest Railway Diesel Day
Photos taken at the Dean Forest Railway`s diesel day...
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 | 12th Jul 2006 | 31203 & 37219 undergoing restoration at the Chasewater Light Railway
Photos of 31203 & 37219 undergoing restoration at the Chasewater Light Railway. I hope to update this gallery every few weeks as work on the two locos progresses...
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 | 24th Jun 2006 | Midland Railway Centre Class 40 Appeal Gala
A selection of photos taken at the Midland Railway Centre`s Class 40 Appeal Gala. Unfortunately on the Saturday the class 40 failed with flat batteries...
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 | 2nd Jun 2006 | Churnet Valley Railway Diesel Gala
A selection of photos taken on Friday 2 June & Sunday 4 June at the Churnet Valley Railway`s Diesel Gala...
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 | 20th May 2006 | Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway Mixed Traction Gala
A visit to the Lake District with the future Mrs Bloggs just so happened to coincide with the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway`s Mixed Traction Gala...
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 | 12th May 2006 | Great Central Railway Diesel Gala
Here are selection of photos taken on 12th & 13th May at the Great Central Railway`s diesel gala...
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 | 5th May 2006 | National Railway Museum
A selection of photos from todays visit to the NRM. Unfortunately it`s not very good for taking photos...
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 | 23rd Apr 2006 | Battlefield Line Diesel Gala
A selection of photos taken at the Battlefield Line`s Diesel Gala...
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 | 8th Apr 2006 | Midland Railway Centre Diesel Gala
A selection of photos taken at the Midland Railway Centre Diesel Gala on Saturday 8th April 2006...
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 | 1st Apr 2006 | Gloucester & Warwickshire Railway Diesel Gala
A selection of shots taken on the Saturday of the three day gala...
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 | 15th Jan 2006 | Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Diesel Weekend
A selection of photos from the Ecclesbourne Valley Diesel Weekend...
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 | 27th Dec 2005 | Gloucester & Warwickshire Railway Diesel Gala
Photos taken at the Gloucester & Warwickshire Railway Diesel Gala on 27 Dec 2005. Miserable day but a superb event...
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 | 21st Oct 2005 | Fragonset Merlin Rail Locos
Fragonset locos at various locations...
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 | 14th Oct 2005 | Severn Valley Railway Diesel Gala
Photos taken at the Severn Valley Railway Diesel Gala
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 | 23rd Sep 2005 | Preserved Diesel/Electric Locomotives
Preserved diesels(and the odd kettle)
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 | 1st Sep 2005 | Test Trains Etc...
Various Test Trains & Track Recording units etc...
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 | 22nd Aug 2005 | Oxley
A collection of photos from various dates.
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 | 6th Aug 2005 | Class 57s and the drags
A collection of class 57 photos. Most are from the weekend drags between Oxley, Wolves & Nuneaton.
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 | 18th Jul 2005 | 87007 Repainted at Oxley |
 | 20th May 2005 | Churnet Valley Railway Diesel Gala
Photos taken at the Churnet Valley Railway Diesel Gala on Friday 20 May and Sunday 22 May 2005.
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 | 1st May 2005 | Mainline Electric Traction |
 | 1st May 2005 | Mainline Diesel Traction |
 | 1st Jan 2002 | Testing Times-Pendolino Testing
A collection of photos taken during testing and commisioning the Pendolino fleet both at the Test Track and on the mainline. Photos taken by myself and fellow Test Team Drivers Bill Stevenson and Mel Tweats. Sadly the Test Track has now closed due to lack of work and has to be a great loss to the industry as a whole.
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 | 22nd Oct 1990 | Late 80`s variety
Old photos from various locations. Unfortunately the dates are unknown.
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 | 1st Jul 1990 | Gloucester Rail Day |
 | 1st Jun 1990 | Vic Berry`s |
