The Eastern Railway Enthusiast
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Discovered a 455 was on a Basingstoke service yesterday. Had to rush from Queens Park all the way to London Waterloo (Yes I made it with minutes to spare).
Yesterday marked the end for the 455's. Definately took long rides on them. Definately a good final ride on them!
Yesterday marked the end for the 455's. Definately took long rides on them. Definately a good final ride on them!
50 years ago since the first HST entered service.
Here's some photos of HST sightings at Shenfield, Euston, Derby Litchurch lane (For Greatest Gathering), West Ealing and Paddington over the last few years.
#Intercity125
Here's some photos of HST sightings at Shenfield, Euston, Derby Litchurch lane (For Greatest Gathering), West Ealing and Paddington over the last few years.
#Intercity125
October 4, 2026 at 7:37 PM
50 years ago since the first HST entered service.
Here's some photos of HST sightings at Shenfield, Euston, Derby Litchurch lane (For Greatest Gathering), West Ealing and Paddington over the last few years.
#Intercity125
Here's some photos of HST sightings at Shenfield, Euston, Derby Litchurch lane (For Greatest Gathering), West Ealing and Paddington over the last few years.
#Intercity125
125 Group Class 43 HSTs 43159 and 43025 at West Ealing working both 5Z42 and 5Z45.
October 3, 2026 at 9:15 PM
125 Group Class 43 HSTs 43159 and 43025 at West Ealing working both 5Z42 and 5Z45.
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Today I travelled with Southeastern on 465908 for its tour down to kent. Such a fantastic ride.
Oh and GB railfreight NSE liveried 73128 was also running. Caught me by suprise at London Vic so went to battersea park to see it pass.
Today I travelled with Southeastern on 465908 for its tour down to kent. Such a fantastic ride.
Oh and GB railfreight NSE liveried 73128 was also running. Caught me by suprise at London Vic so went to battersea park to see it pass.
September 12, 2026 at 9:06 PM
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Today I travelled with Southeastern on 465908 for its tour down to kent. Such a fantastic ride.
Oh and GB railfreight NSE liveried 73128 was also running. Caught me by suprise at London Vic so went to battersea park to see it pass.
Today I travelled with Southeastern on 465908 for its tour down to kent. Such a fantastic ride.
Oh and GB railfreight NSE liveried 73128 was also running. Caught me by suprise at London Vic so went to battersea park to see it pass.
37421 seen near Leigh-on-sea working the PLPR 1Q95 to London Fenchurch Street via Shoeburyness.
September 8, 2026 at 8:13 PM
37421 seen near Leigh-on-sea working the PLPR 1Q95 to London Fenchurch Street via Shoeburyness.
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General Secretary Dave Calfe has been in contact with the prime minister following a second derailment in as many days, this time near Wickford, Essex.
Our thoughts are with all those who were on board, and we thank the emergency services for their response. (1/2)
Our thoughts are with all those who were on board, and we thank the emergency services for their response. (1/2)
August 14, 2026 at 5:21 PM
General Secretary Dave Calfe has been in contact with the prime minister following a second derailment in as many days, this time near Wickford, Essex.
Our thoughts are with all those who were on board, and we thank the emergency services for their response. (1/2)
Our thoughts are with all those who were on board, and we thank the emergency services for their response. (1/2)
The UK rail network is certainly not having a very good time.
Another derailment near Wickford station has occurred. Thoughts goes out to those involved
Another derailment near Wickford station has occurred. Thoughts goes out to those involved
August 14, 2026 at 1:44 PM
The UK rail network is certainly not having a very good time.
Another derailment near Wickford station has occurred. Thoughts goes out to those involved
Another derailment near Wickford station has occurred. Thoughts goes out to those involved
Just hearing the news theres been a derailment near Lewes station.
My thoughts go out to those involved in this incident.
My thoughts go out to those involved in this incident.
August 13, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Just hearing the news theres been a derailment near Lewes station.
My thoughts go out to those involved in this incident.
My thoughts go out to those involved in this incident.
GBR Anglia Liveried 720501 seen here at Rochford working 1K38 to Southend Victoria with 720139 leading the service.
August 3, 2026 at 11:58 AM
GBR Anglia Liveried 720501 seen here at Rochford working 1K38 to Southend Victoria with 720139 leading the service.
GBR anglia liveried 720 now in service:
720501 in it's GBR Anglia Livery departing Southend Airport working 1K68 to Southend Victoria.
720139 was the unit on the front.
720501 in it's GBR Anglia Livery departing Southend Airport working 1K68 to Southend Victoria.
720139 was the unit on the front.
July 30, 2026 at 5:51 PM
GBR anglia liveried 720 now in service:
720501 in it's GBR Anglia Livery departing Southend Airport working 1K68 to Southend Victoria.
720139 was the unit on the front.
720501 in it's GBR Anglia Livery departing Southend Airport working 1K68 to Southend Victoria.
720139 was the unit on the front.
GBR anglia liveried 720501 and 720144 seen doing runs along the c2c network today testing the monitoring equipment I believe.
Seen at Pitsea and Leigh on sea
Seen at Pitsea and Leigh on sea
July 26, 2026 at 5:19 PM
GBR anglia liveried 720501 and 720144 seen doing runs along the c2c network today testing the monitoring equipment I believe.
Seen at Pitsea and Leigh on sea
Seen at Pitsea and Leigh on sea
GBR anglia (c2c) 357008 at Southend Central working 2B07 to London Fenchurch Street.
July 21, 2026 at 4:17 PM
GBR anglia (c2c) 357008 at Southend Central working 2B07 to London Fenchurch Street.
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FREE: Greater Anglia '720' and c2c '357' receive the GBR treatment: www.modernrailways.com/article/ga-7...
GA ‘720’ and c2c Class 357 receive the GBR treatment
Integrated operation enables GA ‘720s’ to run on c2c metals
www.modernrailways.com
July 16, 2026 at 12:56 PM
FREE: Greater Anglia '720' and c2c '357' receive the GBR treatment: www.modernrailways.com/article/ga-7...
153311 passing Old Leigh working 2Q55 from Shenfield up loop to Shoeburyness.
July 9, 2026 at 1:38 PM
153311 passing Old Leigh working 2Q55 from Shenfield up loop to Shoeburyness.
20205 with 20007 at the rear working 7Y65 to Slade Green dragging 465169 sandwich in some barrier wagons (I think) from Dollands Moor.
Seen at Lee station.
I was originally supposed to have seen this at Petts Wood however disruption meant I had to go to Lee station instead of Petts Wood.
Seen at Lee station.
I was originally supposed to have seen this at Petts Wood however disruption meant I had to go to Lee station instead of Petts Wood.
June 27, 2026 at 7:10 PM
20205 with 20007 at the rear working 7Y65 to Slade Green dragging 465169 sandwich in some barrier wagons (I think) from Dollands Moor.
Seen at Lee station.
I was originally supposed to have seen this at Petts Wood however disruption meant I had to go to Lee station instead of Petts Wood.
Seen at Lee station.
I was originally supposed to have seen this at Petts Wood however disruption meant I had to go to Lee station instead of Petts Wood.
Yesterday bypassing disruption to this morning where I've experienced disruption and had to take a bus using my train ticket safe to say using arriva wasn't a good experience at all
720506 "Pride" at Southend Victoria after working 1K14 from Liverpool St before working 1K41 which terminated early at Shenfield.
Taken this Morning.
Taken this Morning.
June 23, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Yesterday bypassing disruption to this morning where I've experienced disruption and had to take a bus using my train ticket safe to say using arriva wasn't a good experience at all
720506 "Pride" at Southend Victoria after working 1K14 from Liverpool St before working 1K41 which terminated early at Shenfield.
Taken this Morning.
Taken this Morning.
June 22, 2026 at 7:33 PM
720506 "Pride" at Southend Victoria after working 1K14 from Liverpool St before working 1K41 which terminated early at Shenfield.
Taken this Morning.
Taken this Morning.
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Being a train driver with many years experience, I’m aware of the scenarios that might’ve have caused the rail collision near Bedford today. However, I won’t be speculating.
For those who are, especially those who don’t work on the railway, please stop.
Your lack of detail is unedifying.
For those who are, especially those who don’t work on the railway, please stop.
Your lack of detail is unedifying.
June 19, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Being a train driver with many years experience, I’m aware of the scenarios that might’ve have caused the rail collision near Bedford today. However, I won’t be speculating.
For those who are, especially those who don’t work on the railway, please stop.
Your lack of detail is unedifying.
For those who are, especially those who don’t work on the railway, please stop.
Your lack of detail is unedifying.
My thoughts goes out to all those involved in the Train Collision south of Bedford station
June 19, 2026 at 6:36 PM
My thoughts goes out to all those involved in the Train Collision south of Bedford station
Yesterday I've attended the Norwich Crown Point Depot Open Day!
Definately was a good day out! Staff was very freindly and welcoming on the day! Plus learning about the FLIRTS also being allowed to set random destinations which was cool to see.
Definately was a good day out! Staff was very freindly and welcoming on the day! Plus learning about the FLIRTS also being allowed to set random destinations which was cool to see.
June 7, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Yesterday I've attended the Norwich Crown Point Depot Open Day!
Definately was a good day out! Staff was very freindly and welcoming on the day! Plus learning about the FLIRTS also being allowed to set random destinations which was cool to see.
Definately was a good day out! Staff was very freindly and welcoming on the day! Plus learning about the FLIRTS also being allowed to set random destinations which was cool to see.
755421 Pride + 755414 (GBR Stickers) and 755331 at Norwich after bringing me in from Chelmsford.
They worked 1P18 10:00 Liverpool St to Norwich
They worked 1P18 10:00 Liverpool St to Norwich
June 6, 2026 at 6:04 PM
755421 Pride + 755414 (GBR Stickers) and 755331 at Norwich after bringing me in from Chelmsford.
They worked 1P18 10:00 Liverpool St to Norwich
They worked 1P18 10:00 Liverpool St to Norwich
West Midlands Railway Clas 730 (730047) departing Smethwick Galton Bridge working 2W08 07:37 Walsall to Wolverhampton.
Date Taken: 16/05/26
Date Taken: 16/05/26
May 20, 2026 at 5:33 PM
West Midlands Railway Clas 730 (730047) departing Smethwick Galton Bridge working 2W08 07:37 Walsall to Wolverhampton.
Date Taken: 16/05/26
Date Taken: 16/05/26
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Taken by Simon Abrams on Facebook "For those who couldn't view my previous video here is the first set to have the new GBR livery applied. A GTR 387/1."
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The first GBR Branded train is nearly complete. Guess soon we won't be able to say "Great Northern" due to the Rebrand 😢
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The first GBR Branded train is nearly complete. Guess soon we won't be able to say "Great Northern" due to the Rebrand 😢
May 19, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Taken by Simon Abrams on Facebook "For those who couldn't view my previous video here is the first set to have the new GBR livery applied. A GTR 387/1."
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The first GBR Branded train is nearly complete. Guess soon we won't be able to say "Great Northern" due to the Rebrand 😢
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The first GBR Branded train is nearly complete. Guess soon we won't be able to say "Great Northern" due to the Rebrand 😢
Yesterday's little trip to the Severn Valley Railway.
Quite worth waking up at 2:30am Yesterday plus not only that the amount of Trains I've now ridden both on the SVR and Mainlines.
Definately going to be making a second visit in the future.
Quite worth waking up at 2:30am Yesterday plus not only that the amount of Trains I've now ridden both on the SVR and Mainlines.
Definately going to be making a second visit in the future.
May 17, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Yesterday's little trip to the Severn Valley Railway.
Quite worth waking up at 2:30am Yesterday plus not only that the amount of Trains I've now ridden both on the SVR and Mainlines.
Definately going to be making a second visit in the future.
Quite worth waking up at 2:30am Yesterday plus not only that the amount of Trains I've now ridden both on the SVR and Mainlines.
Definately going to be making a second visit in the future.
Train 1 of the day.
720554 working 1K01 04:01 Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street
Had to travel early to avoid the protest happening in central London.
720554 working 1K01 04:01 Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street
Had to travel early to avoid the protest happening in central London.
May 16, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Train 1 of the day.
720554 working 1K01 04:01 Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street
Had to travel early to avoid the protest happening in central London.
720554 working 1K01 04:01 Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street
Had to travel early to avoid the protest happening in central London.
720525 Stabled at Southend Victoria earlier today this unit will later on work 5K86 to London Liverpool Street at around 4:45pm.
May 8, 2026 at 8:36 PM
720525 Stabled at Southend Victoria earlier today this unit will later on work 5K86 to London Liverpool Street at around 4:45pm.