John Oram's photos with the keyword: Network Rail

Class 31 locomotive 31105 in Network Rail livery. TZ70_2_P1000616E

With an old chimney making a pleasing distraction from the fence, a view across Eastleigh reveals and odd pair, apparently coupled. On the left is former Gatwick Express luggage van GLV 68505 now a de-icing van with Network Rail and, on the right, Class 117 DMS 977988 (formerly 51413) and used with a DMBS by Chiltern on 'leaf busting' duties. I am grateful to my friend David Hann for much of the detailed information. 200_4_P1010622E

Network Rail, Campbell Road, Eastleigh. 200_4_P1010523E

One never really knows what a visit to Eastleigh will bring and it is by no means always possible to take even a half decent photograph. The intrusion of the unwelcome 2020 fence makes this picture no more than half decent. There is an enormous amount of stock there and in great variety but it can look very jumbled with the one thing one really wanted to see, in this case Class 484, well hidden away or even absent. Nevertheless, much though I dislike the Network Rail yellow on anything, I really do like Class 313. That Class 08 shunter 08567, still in EWS colour is next to it, pretty much sums up the Eastleigh of today. 200_4_P1010525C

Network Rail Class 313 test train 313121 at Eastleigh. Class 313 has always been one of my favourites and I was pleased to see this unit in particular. The pile of rubble in the foreground is significant. The recent demolition of the training school has created a new sight line and, with the gate house gone, one can, for the time being, approach gate 2 more closely. TZ70_P1010964CE

Network Rail Matisa B41UE Tamper DR75407 'Gerry Taylor' in Colas Rail colours at Exeter St Davids. 200_3_P1090679R

Network Rail Stoneblower DR80211 passing Ninian Park/Parc Ninian. 200_2_P1100876

As a Portsmouth boy, I have a fondness for the 50 year old Class 73. Although some are in preservation, many are still going strong in several different roles. Much modified Network Rail 73951, a so-called Ultra 73 (and formerly 73104 and E6010) is seen here at Eastleigh. 200_2_P1070358

Contre-jour shot of Network Rail operated Aerospatiale AS355F2 Ecureuil II G-NLSE at Fairoaks. 200_2_P1020202

Network Rail operated Aerospatiale AS355F2 Ecureuil II G-NLSE after landing at Fairoaks. 200_2_P1020189C

Network Rail operated Aerospatiale AS355F2 Ecureuil II G-NLSE landing at Fairoaks. 200_2_P1020185C

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 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. For this shot of Network Rail generator coach 6260, I followed in the footsteps (or, perhaps, tyre tracks) of a Flickr friend who photographed the same vehicle on 5 August 2013. P1180826