John Oram's photos with the keyword: Loughborough Central

More than four years after my last visit to the Great Central Railway, it was worth braving persistent rain to provide an updated document of the state of preservation at Loughborough Central. A parting shot at the end of a wet visit can be compared with a similar picture from 15 July 2014. In today's photograph are (from camera), Class 33 D6535 (still), Class 47 1705 'Sparrowhawk', Class 31 D5830, Class 45 D123 'Leicestershire and Derbyshire Yeomanry', Class 20 D8098, Class 37 37714 'Cardiff Canton' and Class 25 D5185. This, surely, is a preservation line up to be proud of. 200_3_P1090004CE

Reflections on Past Eras More than four years after my last visit to the Great Central Railway, it was worth braving persistent rain to provide an updated document of the state of preservation at Loughborough Central. In this view British Railways Standard Class 5MT 4-6-0 73156 is seen during its move by Class 08 0-6-0 shunter 13101 (previous picture) reflecting the shunter and Class 47 1705 'Sparrowhawk' as it stands alongside Golden Ochre Class 31 D5830. 200_3_P1090003

More than four years after my last visit to the Great Central Railway, it was worth braving persistent rain to provide an updated document of the state of preservation at Loughborough Central. In this view British Railways Standard Class 5MT 4-6-0 73156 (also pictured earlier in this series) is being moved by Class 08 0-6-0 shunter 13101. 200_3_P1090001CE

More than four years after my last visit to the Great Central Railway, it was worth braving persistent rain to provide an updated document of the state of preservation at Loughborough Central. Steam and diesel benefit equally from the excellent work there. Although the weather was at it worst during this part of the visit, British Railways Standard Class 2 2-6-0 78018 and Class 9F 2-10-0 92214 'Leicester City' both looked good. 200_3_P1080996CE

More than four years after my last visit to the Great Central Railway, it was worth braving persistent rain to provide an updated document of the state of preservation at Loughborough Central. Steam and diesel benefit equally from the excellent work there. The poor conditions did not seem to harm this portrait of LMS Fowler Class 3F (Jinty) 47406. More than 400 Jintys were built and 9 are preserved, this example having lasted from 1926-1966 before withdrawal and eventual preservation. 200_3_P1080995

More than four years after my last visit to the Great Central Railway, it was worth braving persistent rain to provide an updated document of the state of preservation at Loughborough Central. Steam and diesel benefit equally from the excellent work there. British Railways Standard Class 2 2-6-0 78018 looked good even though the weather was at its worst for this part of the visit. 200_3_P1080999E

More than four years after my last visit to the Great Central Railway, it was worth braving persistent rain to provide an updated document of the state of preservation at Loughborough Central. Steam and diesel benefit equally from the excellent work there. British Railways Class 7P 4-6-2 'Oliver Cromwell' is one beneficiary of that. 200_3_P1080993

More than four years after my last visit to the Great Central Railway, it was worth braving persistent rain to provide an updated document of the state of preservation at Loughborough Central. Steam and diesel benefit equally from the excellent work there and British Railways Standard Class 5MT 4-6-0 73156 demonstrates this well. 200_3_P1080991E

More than four years after my last visit to the Great Central Railway, it was worth braving persistent rain to provide an updated document of the state of preservation at Loughborough Central. Steam and diesel benefit equally from the excellent work there. London Midland and Scottish 8F Class 2-8-0 48624 is one beneficiary of that. 200_3_P1080994E

More than four years after my last visit to the Great Central Railway, it was worth braving persistent rain to provide an updated document of the state of preservation at Loughborough Central. Class 37 37714 'Cardiff Canton' provides a fond memory of the 1980s in Railfreight Grey and is seen with equally pristine Class 25 D5185. 200_3_P1080985E

More than four years after my last visit to the Great Central Railway, it was worth braving persistent rain to provide an updated document of the state of preservation at Loughborough Central. Class 37 37714 'Cardiff Canton' has been beautifully repainted into Railfreight Grey (Metals Sector) providing a welcome reminder of the 1980s. 200_3_P1080989CE

More than four years after my last visit to the Great Central Railway, it was worth braving persistent rain to provide an updated document of the state of preservation at Loughborough Central. Class 25 D5185 certainly looked very fine. 200_3_P1080990CE

More than four years after my last visit to the Great Central Railway, it was worth braving persistent rain to provide an updated document of the state of preservation at Loughborough Central. The hard work done there is exemplified by the beautiful condition of Class 45 D123 'Leicestershire and Derbyshire Yeomanry'. 200_3_P1080983

More than four years after my last visit to the Great Central Railway, it was worth braving persistent rain to provide an updated document of the state of preservation at Loughborough Central. The hard work done there is evident and shown here by Class 20 D8098. 200_3_P1080984

More than four years after my last visit to the Great Central Railway, it was worth braving persistent rain to provide an updated document of the state of preservation at Loughborough Central. Class 31 D5830 wears the little seen Golden Ochre livery. 200_3_P1080982E

More than four years after my last visit to the Great Central Railway, it was worth braving persistent rain to provide an updated document of the state of preservation at Loughborough Central. The hard work done there is evident although Class 33 D6535 was looking a little weathered. 200_3_P1080981

More than four years after my last visit to the Great Central Railway, it was worth braving persistent rain to provide an updated document of the state of preservation at Loughborough Central. The hard work done there is evident and particularly so in the case of Class 47 1705 'Sparrowhawk', repainted since the 2014 visit . 200_3_P1080980

More than four years after my last visit to the Great Central Railway, it was worth braving persistent rain to provide an updated document of the state of preservation at Loughborough Central. The hard work done there is evident although Class 33 D6535 was looking a little weathered. 200_3_P1080979CE