Cross-City North (2) : Four Oaks

Four Oaks is sometimes as far as Cross-City Line trains go though most now continue up to Lichfield. Here 323 210 prepares to head that way.

Cross-City North (1) : Lichfield Trent Valley

This week's theme will be the Northern half of the Cross-City from Lichfield to Birmingham New Street. Starting at the Northern terminus at Lichfield Trent Valley where 323 220 prepares to head back down the line.

Type 3s (5) : Test train

Class 37s can often be seen with Network Rail test trains, 37 421 for example seen here at Derby.

Type 3s (4) : Bagpipes

Another preserved Class 33, this one is 33 103 seen at Wirksworth. From the 33/1 sub-class which, due to the control pipes situated on the cab front, were known as Bagpipes by enthusiasts.

Type 3s (3) : Hymek

The diesel-hydraulic Class 35 is one Type 3 that has long left mainline service though a few have survived scrapping like D7076 seen here at Kidderminster.

Type 3s (2) : Crompton

Once the mainstay of Southern Region now only a handful are in main line use though many Class 33s, known as Cromptons, have been preserved. Such as 33 035 seen here at Kidderminster.

Type 3s (1) : Tractor

A week of photos of the Type 3 diesel locomotives (which had engines rated between 1,500 and 1,999hp) that have served with British Rail. The Class 37, known as Tractors by some enthusiasts, was the most successful Type 3 and a good number still serve on national rails today. DRS 37 601 is seen here at Crewe with some newer motive power.

Island Line (5) : Shanklin

Shanklin is the terminus of the line, 483 007 again which will soon be heading back up to Ryde Pier Head.

Island Line (4) : Smallbrook Junction

Smallbrook Junction is where the island's two railways - the Island Line and Isle of Wight Steam Railway meet. Here is 483 007 again.

Island Line (3) : Ryde St Johns Road

Ryde St Johns Road is the headquarters of the Island Line and home of the line's depot.

Island Line (2) : Ryde Esplanade

The first station on "solid ground" is Ryde Esplanade, here 483 007 stops at the station.

Island Line (1) : Ryde Pier Head

A series of photos on the "time warp" line on the Isle of Wight, here a Class 483 heads out across the sea to Ryde Pierhead and the Northern terminus of the line.

Sheds (5) : Leamington Spa

66 534 heads through Leamington Spa.

Sheds (4) : Crewe

66 125 heads through Crewe.

Sheds (3) : Derby

Sideways view of 66 770 at Derby.

Sheds (2) : Chinnor

Class 66s are popular visitors at preserved railways, here 66 185 stands at Chinnor, having hauled a Class 411 4-CEP!

Sheds (1) : Stafford

A week of photos of the ubiquitous Class 66 (or Sheds as they are sometimes known). 66 177 heads through Stafford.

London Termini (5) : London Bridge

Southern 377 612 at London Bridge, a station having a major make-over.

London Termini (4) : Kings Cross

The London end of the East Coast Main Line, here is DVT 82229.

London Termini (3) : Victoria

Southeastern 375 815 at Victoria.