Nice way to start the month. Sequential tractors 610 & 611 approach Bagworth on the Ivanhoe Line with the 1Q12, only to return after we'd left because of a cable fire!

66612 heads the bright rake north at Cossington.

The walkway to the platforms at Sileby lead to 66706 working another load of yellows back south.

Quite by chance we chose the right place at the right time! 47786 powers through Tamworth with a regular to Carnforth.

And minutes later 47802 & 47501 speed through heading south through Tamworth to Tonbridge.

The Rail-Blue charter to Paignton is seen headed by 47501 & 47802 towards Water Orton and a surprising amount of photographers for such dull conditions.

The newly restored GNR N2 1744 looks resplendent in its green livery near Loughborough on the GCR southbound.

The other loco out that day was the LMS Fairburn Tank 42085 seen departing Loughborough.

A busy scene at Grantham as North Eastern serice powers through the barrage of bridges above the station with a 365 seen slinking away in the background.

Commuters await thier train without a care for anything but the arrival of thier service.

The classic colours of the EC with 365513 arriving.

The view from the 'Grantham Water Tower Car Park', chosen cus its cheaper than the railways car park! A 91 set speeds towards the station.

Framed at Chelmsford just before we embarked on a long adventure to Holand with the 'Dutch-Flyer' train/ferry service.

A change at Colchester and a view of our train glinting in the sun was had.

A 90 cathces the dying rays whilst a 321 speeds London bound.

Spot the Sudbury Scud!

Ominous skies surround Marks Tey.

The view of two very different lines joining at Marks Tey.

A view from the bridge of Marks Tey seconds after the 153 departs.

Then a minute later the ancient brickwork is rocked by 90014 thundering through.

A crossing near Bishops Stortford warns users of approaching trains, such as 317714.

A patch of sun catches a 317 as it slows for the approach to Bishops Stortford.

A 317 glides past amongst the footpaths and fields.

The fetching original livery is seen speeding by applied to a distant 317.

47292 looks resplendent in all its wide angle glory in the new platform at Ruddington.

Did the dice come with the repaint?

'I would but I've only got one mug.'

The newly painted Mk2 coach looks superb at Ruddington.

The bunting is up, the sun is out and the train is off with the second service of the day with 56097 at the rear.

An unusual place just outside of Ruddington where the local country park is intersected by the GCRn, giving excellent views to all as E6016 gets admired.

E6016 goes about its duties amongst many admirers.

47292 gets symmetrical as it wafts into Ruddington.

A HDR of the grid in the new platform awaiting its final run of the day. I tried to recreate a previous HDR I took here when 56097 was in the old platform. I think the old photo worked out better:).

The Ruddington Runningboard situated inside the shed for all to admire, and smudge.

A fine job has been done of the new platform, and theres plenty of signage to remind punters of the new arrangement.

During my visit there was only one hardy soul working hard on dismantling the old platform.

The Churnet's 5199 Prairie needed a bit of TLC, under the watchful eyes of the visitors.

'Its a bit tight down there'.

The CVR's dining train looked very welcoming as we sped past on the DMU.

A classic view at Cheddleton with the 104 sat awaiting departure.

The entrance to the gents makes a good spot for photos of the station, seen as the shunter sneaks past.

The crossing keeper waits for the next service at Cheddleton.

37075 drifts towards Cheddleton amongst the unspoilt scenery.

Kingsley & Froghall through the eyes of the carriage.

The tractor mascot gets ready for some thrash as 37075 sneaks up to couple.

The bashers diet.

37075 heads back around the train at Leek Brook.

The benefits of 1st class.

Peeping Tom.

47524 hides 37075 at Cheddleton.

All ages enjoy seeing 37075's hearty departure.