John Oram's photos with the keyword: Class 57

This slightly earthy scene at Eastleigh illustrates the longevity of many of the locomotives (and other stock) seen today at a once great depot and works which has enjoyed a substantial renaissance. The Class 57s were converted from 47s - DRS 57309 'Pride of Crewe' was 47806 - and the 73s have been around for more than 60 years. Both classes have carried different liveries and performed varying roles. 73133, here behind 57309, is in Transmart Trains scheme. I know very little about wagons but I imagine the one in this picture also has a long history. During this visit to a place where photography is never easy, other DRS 57s were visible and, notably, two 37s which have been in service since the early 1960s. I do not dislike the more recent locomotives such as classes 66, 67, 68 and 88 but I am saddened by the reduction in overall numbers and loco-hauled diagrams. The 37s and 73s in particular are part of the thread of my long interest in railways. 200_3_P1050186CE

If long shots are (almost) all you can get in parts of Eastleigh, then long shots are what you take. I am pleased with this surprisingly clear picture of DRS Class 57 57310. 200_P1050725

Whilst doing one of my occasional long-lens rounds at Eastleigh, I could not resist a shot of Direct Rail Services Class 57 57010 clagging. Were it not for the relatively recent advent of the operator - more visible on the rolling stock than the loco - this treatment might briefly fool one into thinking that it was taken some time ago. 200_P1010922M

Whilst doing one of my occasional long-lens rounds at Eastleigh, I could not resist this shot of Direct Rail Services Class 57 57010 clagging. 200_P1010922

In the much depleted locomotive scene of today, the many locomotives which can be seen at Eastleigh are a welcome sight. Amongst those present today were Network Rail Class 57 57310 and Direct Rail Services 57010. 200_P1010917

In the much depleted locomotive scene of today, the many locomotives which can be seen at Eastleigh are a welcome sight. Amongst those present today were Network Rail Class 57 57303 and 57310 and Direct Rail Services 57010. 200_P1010916

In the much depleted locomotive scene of today, the many locomotives which can be seen at Eastleigh are a welcome sight. Amongst those present today were Network Rail Class 57 57303 and 57310. 200_P1010915

This view of Eastleigh featuring QSA Translator Coach T2/ADB975875 gives, on closer examination, a flavour of the very varied scene at this site as the 21st century progresses. In addition to two QSAs, withdrawn emus, LUL stock and active Network Rail Class 57 locomotives can be seen. 200_P1000171

In its short time at Eastleigh this ex-Army Ruston has appeared in various guises and with varying numbers of side panels. Formerly MoD 428 (01508), the shunter carried no markings on this occasion but has been painted in Arlington green to match the translator coaches. It was at work during my visit and I thought it worth an obstructed shot. In the background is Network Rail Class 57 57303. P1180975

Eastleigh is a place where I take shots I would not be very happy about elsewhere but it is not very accessible and there is an urge to record the ever changing scene there. Today, the freshly painted 57007 was outside the paintshop. There is a funny effect in this afternoon photograph; the front number and DRS logo are clear but the side number is a little fuzzy. I wondered if it was not applied sharply. P1180980

Eastleigh is a place I can reach easily at short notice and I am determined to record periodically the place and its visitors in the early 21st century. Equipment and colour schemes come and go and, one day, my photographs, amongst thousands of others, might be a valuable source of reference. In this opening shot of today's series, Network Rail Class 57 57306 was one of at least five examples around Eastleigh on the bank holiday weekend. Here it stands next to a car of the doomed Class 508 units now being scrapped at the site. P1180816C

Eastleigh is a place I can reach easily at short notice and I am determined to record periodically the place and its visitors in the early 21st century. Equipment and colour schemes come and go and, one day, my photographs, amongst thousands of others, might be a valuable source of reference. I am particularly keen to record the Network Rail Class 57s which have already had a number of incarnations. The bank holiday Sunday saw three of the class in the yard and they were (from right) 57305, 57312 'Peter Henderson' and 57301. Two more (57303 and 57306) were in the works area. P1180831C

Eastleigh is a place I can reach easily at short notice and I am determined to record periodically the place and its visitors in the early 21st century. Equipment and colour schemes come and go and, one day, my photographs, amongst thousands of others, might be a valuable source of reference. I am particularly keen to record the Network Rail Class 57s which have already had a number of incarnations. The bank holiday Sunday saw three of the class in the yard of which 57305 was one. Two more (57303 and 57306) were in the works area. P1180835

Eastleigh is a place I can reach easily at short notice and I am determined to record periodically the place and its visitors in the early 21st century. Equipment and colour schemes come and go and, one day, my photographs, amongst thousands of others, might be a valuable source of reference. I am particularly keen to record the Network Rail Class 57s which have already had a number of incarnations. The bank holiday Sunday saw three of the class in the yard of which 57312 'Peter Henderson' was one. Two more (57303 and 57306) were in the works area. P1180836

Eastleigh is a place I can reach easily at short notice and I am determined to record periodically the place and its visitors in the early 21st century. Equipment and colour schemes come and go and, one day, my photographs, amongst thousands of others, might be a valuable source of reference. I am particularly keen to record the Network Rail Class 57s which have already had a number of incarnations. The bank holiday Sunday saw three of the class in the yard and two more (57303 and 57306) were in the works area. In this shot, 57305 and 57312 'Peter Henderson' are viewed from platform 3. P1180842

Eastleigh is a place I can reach easily at short notice and I am determined to record periodically the place and its visitors in the early 21st century. Equipment and colour schemes come and go and, one day, my photographs, amongst thousands of others, might be a valuable source of reference. I am particularly keen to record the Network Rail Class 57s which have already had a number of incarnations. The bank holiday Sunday saw three of the class in the yard and two more (57303 and 57306) were in the works area. In this shot, 57301 and 57312 'Peter Henderson' are viewed across platforms 2 & 3. P1180843

Eastleigh is a place I can reach easily at short notice and I am determined to record periodically the place and its visitors in the early 21st century. Equipment and colour schemes come and go and, one day, my photographs, amongst thousands of others, might be a valuable source of reference. I am particularly keen to record the Network Rail Class 57s which have already had a number of incarnations. The bank holiday Sunday saw three of the class in the yard and two more (57303 and 57306) were in the works area. In this shot, 57305 and 57312 'Peter Henderson' are viewed across platforms 2 & 3. P1180844

Eastleigh is a place I can reach easily at short notice and I am determined to record periodically the place and its visitors in the early 21st century. Equipment and colour schemes come and go and, one day, my photographs, amongst thousands of others, might be a valuable source of reference. I am particularly keen to record the Network Rail Class 57s which have already had a number of incarnations. The bank holiday Sunday saw three of the class in the yard of which 57301 was one. Two more (57303 and 57306) were in the works area. P1180845