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Jay Epstein's Collection
 
4/6/2025
 
 
 
 
 
By:Jay Epstein
Dates:9/4/2022 - 9/11/2022
Album Info:Most of the pictures are from England but there is a group from Wales. On this trip I went from London to Bath, Manchester, York and back to London all by train. I also visited railroad related sites such as the London Transport Museum and the National Railway Museum.
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1Z65 rounds the bend at Bath Spa
Title:  1Z65 rounds the bend at Bath Spa
Description:  While waiting for my train to Newport I noticed "Special Charter" on the board before my train was due. It turned out to be the "Welsh Marches Express" on the way from Poole to Shrewsbury. In the lead is Class 47 #47853 (disguised as 47614) which was built in 1964 by Brush.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/19/2022 8:20:09 PM
Location:  Bath, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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47614 leads the "Welsh Marches Express" into Bath
Title:  47614 leads the "Welsh Marches Express" into Bath
Description:  While waiting for my train to Newport I noticed "Special Charter" on the board before my train was due. It turned out to be the "Welsh Marches Express" on the way from Poole to Shrewsbury. In the lead is Class 47 #47853 (disguised as 47614) which was built in 1964 by Brush.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/19/2022 8:20:12 PM
Location:  Bath, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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Vintage Stock
Title:  Vintage Stock
Description:  The Welsh Marches Express was composed mostly of fifties/ sixties vintage Mark 1 Rolling Stock.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/19/2022 8:20:15 PM
Location:  Bath, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Top and Tailed
Title:  Top and Tailed
Description:  The "Welsh Marches Express" had an engine on both ends, or as the Brits call it "Top and Tailed". Bringing up the rear was Class 47 #47593 "Galloway Princess" which was built in 1965 at British Rail's Crewe Works.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/19/2022 8:20:17 PM
Location:  Bath, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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1Z65 Departs Bath Spa for Shrewsbury
Title:  1Z65 Departs Bath Spa for Shrewsbury
Description:  Bringing up the rear of the "Welsh Marches Express" is Class 47 #47593 "Galloway Princess" which was built in 1965 at British Rail's Crewe Works.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/19/2022 8:20:20 PM
Location:  Bath, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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The "Welsh Marches Express" departs Bath
Title:  The "Welsh Marches Express" departs Bath
Description:  Bringing up the rear of the "Welsh Marches Express" is Class 47 #47593 "Galloway Princess" which was built in 1965 at British Rail's Crewe Works. We would see the train a little later in Bristol with an even bigger surprise...
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/19/2022 8:20:23 PM
Location:  Bath, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Signal,Passenger,Action
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Pretty train, pretty backdrop
Title:  Pretty train, pretty backdrop
Description:  An express from London rounds the bend at Bath
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/19/2022 8:20:26 PM
Location:  Bath, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
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An express from London arrives at Bath
Title:  An express from London arrives at Bath
Description:  1C03 arrives at Bath from London. The train is bound for Bristol.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/19/2022 8:20:28 PM
Location:  Bath, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
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1C03 departs for Bristol
Title:  1C03 departs for Bristol
Description:  The train had come in from London.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/19/2022 8:20:31 PM
Location:  Bath, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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Winding away from the Platform
Title:  Winding away from the Platform
Description:  An express train from London depart Bath for Bristol.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/19/2022 8:20:34 PM
Location:  Bath, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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Off to Bristol
Title:  Off to Bristol
Description:  An express train from London departs Bath for Bristol.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/19/2022 8:20:37 PM
Location:  Bath, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Signal,Passenger,Action
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My chariot arrives
Title:  My chariot arrives
Description:  My train to Newport comes around the bend, composed of two Class 165 Networker DMU's These trains were built by BREL York Works between 1990 and 1992
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/19/2022 8:20:39 PM
Location:  Bath, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
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My train to Newport Arrives
Title:  My train to Newport Arrives
Description:  My train to Newport comes around the bend, composed of two Class 165 Networker DMU's These trains were built by BREL York Works between 1990 and 1992
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/19/2022 8:20:43 PM
Location:  Bath, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
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1F06 pulls into Bath Spa Station
Title:  1F06 pulls into Bath Spa Station
Description:  My train to Newport comes around the bend, composed of two Class 165 Networker DMU's These trains were built by BREL York Works between 1990 and 1992
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/19/2022 8:20:45 PM
Location:  Bath, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Steam Surprise!
Title:  Steam Surprise!
Description:  While coming into Bristol I noticed one of the engines from the "Welsh Marshes Express" we saw earlier in Bath was alone on a siding. I thought to myself "That's weird. Why would they take one engine off?" After thinking for a second I suddenly realized "UNLESS THEY'RE PUTTING A STEAM ENGINE ON!!!!!!" I leapt up from my seat to grab my camera and sure enough waiting to be put on the train was BR Standard Class 7 #70000 "Britannia", a 1951 product of British Railways' Crewe Works.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/19/2022 8:20:48 PM
Location:  Bristol , UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
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Waiting for the Steamer
Title:  Waiting for the Steamer
Description:  The Welsh Marches Express waits for BR Standard Class 7 #7000 to be put on for the trip to Shrewsbury.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/19/2022 8:20:51 PM
Location:  Bristol , UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Drawing a Crowd
Title:  Drawing a Crowd
Description:  The crowd from the Welsh Marches Express waits for BR Standard Class 7 #7000 to be put on for the trip to Shrewsbury. Sadly my train left before the steam engine coupled on.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/19/2022 8:20:53 PM
Location:  Bristol , UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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What a Beauty!
Title:  What a Beauty!
Description:  Looking resplendent in BR green, BR Standard Class 7 #70000 "Britannia", a 1951 product of British Railways' Crewe Works, waits for traffic to clear so it can be put on the Welsh Marshes Express for the trip to Shrewsbury
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/19/2022 8:20:56 PM
Location:  Bristol , UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
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Class 47 #47593 "Galloway Princess" sits on a siding at Bristol
Title:  Class 47 #47593 "Galloway Princess" sits on a siding at Bristol
Description:  Class 47 #47593 "Galloway Princess" which was built in 1965 at British Rail's Crewe Works, has been taken off the Welsh Marshes Express so BR Standard Class 7 Pacific #70000 can be put on.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/19/2022 8:20:59 PM
Location:  Bristol , UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster
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Our train from Bath departs Newport
Title:  Our train from Bath departs Newport
Description:  In about 12 miles this train will arrive at its final destination of Cardiff Central.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/19/2022 8:21:02 PM
Location:  newport, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Off to Cardiff
Title:  Off to Cardiff
Description:  Our train from Bath departs Newport for its final destination of Cardiff.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 8:15:31 PM
Location:  newport, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
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The train from Manchester Arrives
Title:  The train from Manchester Arrives
Description:  A Class 175 arrives from Manchester at Newport. These were built between 1999 and 2001 by Alstom.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 8:16:28 PM
Location:  newport, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
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A Class 175 departs for Cardiff
Title:  A Class 175 departs for Cardiff
Description:  This train originated in Manchester and is bound for Milford Haven. These were built between 1999 and 2001 by Alstom.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 8:16:32 PM
Location:  newport, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Signal,Passenger,Track,Action
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The Express from Holyhead arrives at Newport
Title:  The Express from Holyhead arrives at Newport
Description:  This train is the premier services operated by Transport for Wales and is the only one with a first class section and a dining car with a travelling chef. First class customers have the option of purchasing a breakfast, lunch or dinner, cooked to order, by the on-board chef. The rolling stock is Mark 4 coaches formerly used on East Coast Main Line express trains. A Class 67 diesel is on the other end.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 8:16:57 PM
Location:  newport, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Premier Service at Newport
Title:  Premier Service at Newport
Description:  The Transport for Wales "Premier Service" runs between Holyhead and Cardiff and is the only one with a first class section and a dining car with a travelling chef. First class customers have the option of purchasing a breakfast, lunch or dinner, cooked to order, by the on-board chef. The rolling stock is Mark 4 coaches formerly used on East Coast Main Line express trains operating push-pull with a Class 67 Diesel powering the train.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 8:17:00 PM
Location:  newport, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
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The "Premier Service" departs Newport for Cardiff
Title:  The "Premier Service" departs Newport for Cardiff
Description:  The Transport for Wales "Premier Service" runs between Holyhead and Cardiff. Powering the train is a Class 67 Diesel built by Alstom in Spain with EMD components. The prime mover is a 12 cylinder version of the 710 used on the SD70s and other engines.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 8:17:03 PM
Location:  newport, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Departing around the Bend
Title:  Departing around the Bend
Description:  The Transport for Wales "Premier Service" departs Newport for its final stop of Cardiff. The "Premier Service" runs between Holyhead and Cardiff and is the only TFW service with first class. Powering the train is a Class 67 Diesel built by Alstom in Spain with EMD components. The prime mover is a 12 cylinder version of the 710 used on the SD70s and other engines.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 8:17:06 PM
Location:  newport, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Testing 1,2,3
Title:  Testing 1,2,3
Description:  A brand new Transport for Wales (TFW) Class 231 DMU arrives at Newport on a testing run. These are built by Swiss firm Stadler.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 8:17:09 PM
Location:  newport, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
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PowerPack
Title:  PowerPack
Description:  Unlike other DMUs with under floor engines, the Stadler Flirt family of trains has a central "PowerPack" to supply power to the train. Seen here is a brand new Class 231 train undergoing testing.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 8:17:11 PM
Location:  newport, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Off to continue Testing
Title:  Off to continue Testing
Description:  A brand new Transport for Wales (TFW) Class 231 DMU departs Newport on a testing run. These are built by Swiss firm Stadler.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 8:17:20 PM
Location:  newport, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
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A Class 170 DMU arrives at Newport from Cheltenham Spa
Title:  A Class 170 DMU arrives at Newport from Cheltenham Spa
Description:  The Class 170s were built by Bombardier from 1998–2005.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 8:17:23 PM
Location:  newport, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Untitled
Title:  Untitled
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 8:17:29 PM
Location:  newport, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Off to Maesteg
Title:  Off to Maesteg
Description:  A Transport for Wales (TFW) service from Cheltenham Spa departs Newport for Maesteg. The rolling stock is a Bombarder Class 170 DMU.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 8:17:32 PM
Location:  newport, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Signal,Passenger,Track,Action
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A Cross Country Service for Nottingham Arrives
Title:  A Cross Country Service for Nottingham Arrives
Description:  Rolling stock is a Class 170 DMU which were built by Bombardier from 1998–2005.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 8:17:34 PM
Location:  newport, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Dying Breed at Newport
Title:  Dying Breed at Newport
Description:  The once ubiquitous HST's are now only run by a handful of operators in the UK. Here we see GWR "Castle Class" HST departing Newport for Cardiff. "The Castle Class" HSTs are composed of 4 coaches and are used on local and regional services in the west of England.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 8:17:37 PM
Location:  newport, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Heading for the Hillfield Tunnels
Title:  Heading for the Hillfield Tunnels
Description:  A GWR "Castle Class" HST departs Newport for Cardiff ad will soon enter the Hillfield Tunnels. "The Castle Class" HSTs are composed of 4 coaches and are used on local and regional services in the west of England.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 8:17:40 PM
Location:  newport, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Signal,Passenger,Action
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Our train to Manchester Arrives
Title:  Our train to Manchester Arrives
Description:  A Class 175 DMU arrives a Newport to take us to Manchester. These were built between 1999 and 2001 by Alstom.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 8:17:55 PM
Location:  newport, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Severn Bridge Junction Signal Box
Title:  Severn Bridge Junction Signal Box
Description:  This tower (Signal Box in UK Parlance) was built in 1902 and is still active. Today only approximately half of the levers are in operational use, although it still takes two signalers to operate the complete system. Network Rail currently believes that to simplify this system to allow it to be remotely controlled through color-light signals would not be economical. Hence the current mechanical signalling system in the area is presently envisaged to remain in operation until at least 2030, and possibly as long as 2050. (info via Wikipedia)
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 8:17:59 PM
Location:  Shrewsbury, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Another view of Severn Bridge Junction Signal Box
Title:  Another view of Severn Bridge Junction Signal Box
Description:  This tower (Signal Box in UK Parlance) was built in 1902 and is still active. Today only approximately half of the levers are in operational use, although it still takes two signalers to operate the complete system. Network Rail currently believes that to simplify this system to allow it to be remotely controlled through color-light signals would not be economical. Hence the current mechanical signalling system in the area is presently envisaged to remain in operation until at least 2030, and possibly as long as 2050. (info via Wikipedia)
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 8:18:20 PM
Location:  Shrewsbury, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Active Semaphores at Shrewsbury
Title:  Active Semaphores at Shrewsbury
Description:  The Shrewsbury area still has many active Semaphores.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 8:18:24 PM
Location:  Shrewsbury, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal
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Lots of Goodies
Title:  Lots of Goodies
Description:  The yard of the London & North Western Railway Heritage Co. is full of many goodies such as several Class 20s and a couple steam engine boilers.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 8:18:27 PM
Location:  Crewe, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
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Class 20s at Crewe
Title:  Class 20s at Crewe
Description:  The yard of the London & North Western Railway Heritage Co. contains several Class 20s. The Class 20s were built by English Electric between 1957 and 1968.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 8:18:29 PM
Location:  Crewe, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
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Locomotive Services Limited Yard at Crewe
Title:  Locomotive Services Limited Yard at Crewe
Description:  An HST power car in the Midland Pullman color scheme can be seen among other neat trains.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 8:18:32 PM
Location:  Crewe, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
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Locomotive Services Limited "Blue Pullman" Power
Title:  Locomotive Services Limited "Blue Pullman" Power
Description:  This engine is used on Locomotive Services Limited "Blue Pullman" charters. The name "Blue Pullman" was originally used on British Rail luxury trains in service from 1960 to 1973/
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 8:18:35 PM
Location:  Crewe, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Yard
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InterCity Swallow Lives
Title:  InterCity Swallow Lives
Description:  Locomotive Services Limited HST Powercar #43049 look amazing in the InterCity Swallow scheme. In my opinion this is one of the greatest railroad liveries every made.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 8:18:38 PM
Location:  Crewe, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Yard
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Classic Rolling stock at the Locomotive Services Limited Yard
Title:  Classic Rolling stock at the Locomotive Services Limited Yard
Description:  HST Powercars, Mark 2 coaches and a Class 87 electric can all be seen.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 8:18:41 PM
Location:  Crewe, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard
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Classic Electric at Crewe
Title:  Classic Electric at Crewe
Description:  Class 87 #87002 rests at the Locomotive Services Limited (LSL) yard at Crewe. 87002 was built in 1973 and is in active service on charters. Next week saw the engine running supplemental services on the West Coast Mainline to take mourners to London after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. In the background is part of LSL's "Blue Pullman" charter set
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 8:18:43 PM
Location:  Crewe, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
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Classic Electric and Diesel at Crewe
Title:  Classic Electric and Diesel at Crewe
Description:  Class 87 #87002 rests at the Locomotive Services Limited (LSL) yard at Crewe along with Class 08 shunter #08631. 87002 was built in 1973 and is in active service on charters. Next week saw the engine running supplemental services on the West Coast Mainline to take mourners to London after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The Class 08 shunters were built from 1952–1962.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 8:18:47 PM
Location:  Crewe, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Yard
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Crewe Station Stop
Title:  Crewe Station Stop
Description:  Our train from Newport to Manchester makes a station stop at Crewe. Crewe is one of the most important railroad junctions and shop towns in the UK.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 8:18:50 PM
Location:  Crewe, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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A West Midlands Trains Class 350 waits for its next Run
Title:  A West Midlands Trains Class 350 waits for its next Run
Description:  The Class 350s were built by Bombardier starting in 2005.
Photo Date:  9/7/2022  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 8:18:53 PM
Location:  Crewe, UK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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