Photographs in this collection come from Colchester on a windy 4th September. 60163 Tornado put in an appearance hauling ‘The Winton Train’ private charter to London, as well as 47501 on a failed Mk3 set and 37038 & 37218 on the Sizewell flask train. The usual mix of freight and passenger was also seen. Enjoy.
Silverlink liveried 321421 adds a bit of colour to the faded liveries usually seen on units at Colchester.
60163 Tornado storms up Colchester bank and through North Station heading for London Liverpool Street with ‘The Winton Train’.
DBS hire in 90026 arrives at Colchester with the 1030 Norwich – London.
A videographer waves to the driver of 66722 on 4M23 Felixstowe – Hams Hall.
321538 at Colchester Town station.
47501 sits on Colchester Shed ticking over.
90046 powers up the steep grade into Colchester station with a London bound f’liner train.
Having waited for the down passenger to clear the section, 90042 winds it’s way out of the UDGL at Colchester.
360115 leaves Colchester for London.
Passengers alight from a Lowestoft service at Colchester.
47501 exits Colchester CS and drags a stricken Mk3 set back to Crown Point depot at Norwich.
90006 climbs into Colchester.
66956 powers towards London.
37038 and 37218 provide the horses on 6M69, the 1534 Sizewell – Willesden Brent nuclear flask service.
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Nice to see you today with tom, you must have spent ages there I left just before 90004 arrived to be hauled by 47501 gutted :( Great photos
What time did Tornado pass through Colchester, please? Good pics.