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just a few mins after the sun had set... 4M44 66411 Eddie the engine Mossend-Daventry, Grendon 03-11-2009
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I have been interested in railways since the summer of 1964, when fishing trips to the River Anker at Polesworth with the old man, but without a rod, and where the WCML crosses the river, led me to take an interest in the passing trains. These consisted of steam, Dutchess and Britannia pacifics, Black 5's Jubilees and 2-6-4T's on the early morn mail. Diesels were Tats, later class 40's, and class 24's, and early electrics. However Photography didn't start until 1978, and not seriously until 1984 ( capturing class 40's, and 25's and Duffs on the S & C). I have always managed with second hand equiptment, old Pentax camera's and lens'. This changed in Jan 2003 when I bought a Nikon F80 and prime lens' and again more recently in July 2005 with a change to Digital, purchasing a Canon 20D, standard 1.4 and 28-135mm Zoom which is 3.5-5.6. Kit later upgraded to Canon 40D and L series Lens. Now that there is not so much to phot, I am retired and have up to date kit, c'est la ve!!! Would you believe I also manage the odd days fishin!!. I must acknowledge the great benefit derived from the GEN posted by the many selfless souls which make ours such a pleasurable pastime, my trusty Blackberry, and the unstinting patience of those who went digital before me and who have provided tremendous support. Good on ye lads.

Location:Sutton Coldfield, West Midland

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    I'm sure it's goin to be.... given the shernanagins of Tug 11 today!!!
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    11th Jul 2009North Wales a coasting again
    1st Jul 2009Justifiably July
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    2nd Jun 2009June is breakin out all over
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    7th May 2009Mum's May
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    2nd Apr 2009Attainable..... April
    Hopin this will be revised shortly, not exactly fallin into place at the mo!!!! Much better day today hence the change!!
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    26th Mar 2009The Thames Valley Day 2
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    Well it didn't appen y'day... today instead, "couldn't organise" "piss up" and "Brewery" spring to mind!!!
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    20th Feb 2009Elford Interlude
    Only had a very narrow window for phottin 2day, cause was on a mission for fishin! just called in to get Tug 44 on the tanks but was surprised by the arrival of Charlie's Charriot in the loop, had to wait to get it leavin..... of course the inevitable happened.... only half lit and the wrong half at that... had a go at resolvin it, not perfect....
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    Well I have to say I am a little surprised to be penning this.....
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    23rd Dec 2008Pre Christmas week
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    20th Nov 2008Maidenhead Interlude
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    Well sun, sun sun..... can it last??
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