33053 - the first of three charming Cromptons on today’s agenda is my 5th locomotive of today!
May 9, 2026 at 12:28 PM
33053 - the first of three charming Cromptons on today’s agenda is my 5th locomotive of today!
What’s a great way to round off the day? How about double Cromptons with D6566 and D6575!
June 6, 2026 at 8:13 PM
What’s a great way to round off the day? How about double Cromptons with D6566 and D6575!
33025 up next completing my trio of Cromptons!
May 9, 2026 at 3:15 PM
33025 up next completing my trio of Cromptons!
The next 4 from the WSR including a claggy departure from one of the Cromptons
June 12, 2026 at 8:22 AM
The next 4 from the WSR including a claggy departure from one of the Cromptons
#ThrowbackThursday BR blue & the iconic double arrows on a trio of Cromptons at Eastleigh almost 37 years ago on 16/4/88. 33044 & 33025 in the foreground with 'Slim Jim' 33212 behind. #Class33 #BRBlue #ThirtyThreeThursday @doublearrow64.bsky.social
February 20, 2025 at 9:33 AM
#ThrowbackThursday BR blue & the iconic double arrows on a trio of Cromptons at Eastleigh almost 37 years ago on 16/4/88. 33044 & 33025 in the foreground with 'Slim Jim' 33212 behind. #Class33 #BRBlue #ThirtyThreeThursday @doublearrow64.bsky.social
#WCR #Cromptons 33207 ✅️ & 33025 DH & 47802 on the rear through #BoltonuponDearne this morning working 1Z33 London Victoria to York
#class33 #trains #class47
#class33 #trains #class47
December 20, 2025 at 2:18 PM
#WCR #Cromptons 33207 ✅️ & 33025 DH & 47802 on the rear through #BoltonuponDearne this morning working 1Z33 London Victoria to York
#class33 #trains #class47
#class33 #trains #class47
33050 ‘Isle of Grain’ and 33021 working Pathfinders "Crompton Constructor II" railtour at Wandsworth Road. 2nd January 1993. New on my YouTube channel “A History of the Class 33 Cromptons” youtu.be/xjZFzRRVbtI?...
November 23, 2024 at 5:14 PM
33050 ‘Isle of Grain’ and 33021 working Pathfinders "Crompton Constructor II" railtour at Wandsworth Road. 2nd January 1993. New on my YouTube channel “A History of the Class 33 Cromptons” youtu.be/xjZFzRRVbtI?...
33046 'Merlin' and 33118 working the 6V96 Tonbridge yard to Meldon ballast empties at West Ealing. 20th May 1992. New on my YouTube channel “A History of the Class 33 Cromptons” youtu.be/xjZFzRRVbtI?...
November 23, 2024 at 2:08 PM
33046 'Merlin' and 33118 working the 6V96 Tonbridge yard to Meldon ballast empties at West Ealing. 20th May 1992. New on my YouTube channel “A History of the Class 33 Cromptons” youtu.be/xjZFzRRVbtI?...
For many, the green diesel era has as much resonance as the age of steam. Unique to the SR were the 98 Type 3s (later Class 33) nicknamed Cromptons. On 25 July 1964 Eastleigh based No D6546, which was subsequently renumbered 33028, is seen at Waterloo crecy.co.uk/product/rail....
December 16, 2025 at 3:09 PM
For many, the green diesel era has as much resonance as the age of steam. Unique to the SR were the 98 Type 3s (later Class 33) nicknamed Cromptons. On 25 July 1964 Eastleigh based No D6546, which was subsequently renumbered 33028, is seen at Waterloo crecy.co.uk/product/rail....
A great day running trains with @variousmu.bsky.social today. Got our favourite cromptons running together on a special tour whilst sheltering from the storm outside. 👍👍
#BSMRGUK #IMRGUK #TMRGUK #modeltrains #scalemodelling #modelrailways #BritishRail
#BSMRGUK #IMRGUK #TMRGUK #modeltrains #scalemodelling #modelrailways #BritishRail
November 23, 2024 at 8:21 PM
A great day running trains with @variousmu.bsky.social today. Got our favourite cromptons running together on a special tour whilst sheltering from the storm outside. 👍👍
#BSMRGUK #IMRGUK #TMRGUK #modeltrains #scalemodelling #modelrailways #BritishRail
#BSMRGUK #IMRGUK #TMRGUK #modeltrains #scalemodelling #modelrailways #BritishRail
A foggy start to yesterday but a pair of #Cromptons on the #MML can't be missed. 33207 'Jim Martin' & 33025 leading #railwaytouringcompany 'York Yuletide Express' 1Z33 London Victoria to York into Kettering. A fellow #westcoastrailways loco, 47802, was on the rear #WCR #BRCW #Class33 20/12/25
December 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM
A foggy start to yesterday but a pair of #Cromptons on the #MML can't be missed. 33207 'Jim Martin' & 33025 leading #railwaytouringcompany 'York Yuletide Express' 1Z33 London Victoria to York into Kettering. A fellow #westcoastrailways loco, 47802, was on the rear #WCR #BRCW #Class33 20/12/25
The Cromptons with a first appearance by the pannier form the next collection of 4 photos
June 11, 2026 at 3:50 PM
The Cromptons with a first appearance by the pannier form the next collection of 4 photos
Four more from the WSR now with 37250 and 26007 sharing the spotlight with cameo appearances from the Cromptons in their triple head run with the Rat.
June 11, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Four more from the WSR now with 37250 and 26007 sharing the spotlight with cameo appearances from the Cromptons in their triple head run with the Rat.
Popped back down the local on Saturday evening to see #railwaytouringcompany 'York Yuletide Express' returning to the capital. 1Z35 York to London Victoria is seen at Kettering with #westcoastrailways #Cromptons 33025 & 33207 up front. #MML #BRCW #WCR 20/12/25
December 21, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Popped back down the local on Saturday evening to see #railwaytouringcompany 'York Yuletide Express' returning to the capital. 1Z35 York to London Victoria is seen at Kettering with #westcoastrailways #Cromptons 33025 & 33207 up front. #MML #BRCW #WCR 20/12/25
#SideOnSunday Some closer shots of the two #westcoastrailways #Cromptons on the 'York Yuletide Express' at Kettering yesterday morning. I find it amazing to still see locos like this on the mainline in 2025, long may it continue! 33207 & 33025 1Z33 Victoria to York #MML #WCR 20/12/25
December 21, 2025 at 3:53 PM
#SideOnSunday Some closer shots of the two #westcoastrailways #Cromptons on the 'York Yuletide Express' at Kettering yesterday morning. I find it amazing to still see locos like this on the mainline in 2025, long may it continue! 33207 & 33025 1Z33 Victoria to York #MML #WCR 20/12/25
1Z33 Bristol TM to Par with 33025,33207 & 47812 playing the tail end Charlie
First Cromptons in Cornwall on the mainline since I started
Mahoosive win 🏆
First Cromptons in Cornwall on the mainline since I started
Mahoosive win 🏆
September 28, 2025 at 2:27 PM
1Z33 Bristol TM to Par with 33025,33207 & 47812 playing the tail end Charlie
First Cromptons in Cornwall on the mainline since I started
Mahoosive win 🏆
First Cromptons in Cornwall on the mainline since I started
Mahoosive win 🏆
33033 and 33023 with the return MARCON empties to Angerstein Wharf running as either 7O77 from Paddington or 7O78 from Park Royal. West Ealing. 10th April 1991. New on my YouTube channel “A History of the Class 33 Cromptons” youtu.be/xjZFzRRVbtI?...
November 24, 2024 at 4:46 PM
33033 and 33023 with the return MARCON empties to Angerstein Wharf running as either 7O77 from Paddington or 7O78 from Park Royal. West Ealing. 10th April 1991. New on my YouTube channel “A History of the Class 33 Cromptons” youtu.be/xjZFzRRVbtI?...
Hey Blueskyers! Have I really subjected you to 20 of these already?!?! 😆😆😆
One of my favourite workings with infinite variety. Cromptons and/or shoebox on an engineers train with added crane. Enjoy!!! 🎄🎅🏻🎄🎅🏻🎄🎅🏻🎄
#modelrailways #adventcalendar #ChristmasCountdown #trains #Latchmere #Christmas
One of my favourite workings with infinite variety. Cromptons and/or shoebox on an engineers train with added crane. Enjoy!!! 🎄🎅🏻🎄🎅🏻🎄🎅🏻🎄
#modelrailways #adventcalendar #ChristmasCountdown #trains #Latchmere #Christmas
December 20, 2024 at 9:24 AM
Hey Blueskyers! Have I really subjected you to 20 of these already?!?! 😆😆😆
One of my favourite workings with infinite variety. Cromptons and/or shoebox on an engineers train with added crane. Enjoy!!! 🎄🎅🏻🎄🎅🏻🎄🎅🏻🎄
#modelrailways #adventcalendar #ChristmasCountdown #trains #Latchmere #Christmas
One of my favourite workings with infinite variety. Cromptons and/or shoebox on an engineers train with added crane. Enjoy!!! 🎄🎅🏻🎄🎅🏻🎄🎅🏻🎄
#modelrailways #adventcalendar #ChristmasCountdown #trains #Latchmere #Christmas
The Cromptons always looked nice & smart in Dutch livery. 😊
December 6, 2024 at 1:13 AM
The Cromptons always looked nice & smart in Dutch livery. 😊
What an interesting record! Gigi Cromptons on-line flora says 'species is curiously rare in the county'. Here's a link to the flora page for Thlaspi arvense. Lots of details but not the easiest read.
Link: www.cambridgeshireflora.com/species3/t/t...
Link: www.cambridgeshireflora.com/species3/t/t...
Camb. Flora Part III: Thlaspi arvense
www.cambridgeshireflora.com
April 27, 2025 at 8:15 PM
What an interesting record! Gigi Cromptons on-line flora says 'species is curiously rare in the county'. Here's a link to the flora page for Thlaspi arvense. Lots of details but not the easiest read.
Link: www.cambridgeshireflora.com/species3/t/t...
Link: www.cambridgeshireflora.com/species3/t/t...
I don't want to label it as depressing but Elizabeth Cromptons first album is really great...
Also first XX album...
Or actually Beth Gibbons solo album.
Also first XX album...
Or actually Beth Gibbons solo album.
September 1, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I don't want to label it as depressing but Elizabeth Cromptons first album is really great...
Also first XX album...
Or actually Beth Gibbons solo album.
Also first XX album...
Or actually Beth Gibbons solo album.
Pair of WCRC class 33’s & maybe a Castle Class Hst up for grabs on Sunday as well as the Bodmin gala stuff
Be rude not to
My first mainline Cromptons in Cornwall
OOOF
Be rude not to
My first mainline Cromptons in Cornwall
OOOF
September 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Pair of WCRC class 33’s & maybe a Castle Class Hst up for grabs on Sunday as well as the Bodmin gala stuff
Be rude not to
My first mainline Cromptons in Cornwall
OOOF
Be rude not to
My first mainline Cromptons in Cornwall
OOOF
First railtour of 2025, and what better way to start by being the first revenue-earning passenger service along the newly re-built East West rail from Bletchley to Bicester?
A pair of Cromptons are our traction for the day, routing via Rugby, Bletchley, Bicester, High Wycombe, Bedford and Oakham!
A pair of Cromptons are our traction for the day, routing via Rugby, Bletchley, Bicester, High Wycombe, Bedford and Oakham!
February 15, 2025 at 10:07 AM
First railtour of 2025, and what better way to start by being the first revenue-earning passenger service along the newly re-built East West rail from Bletchley to Bicester?
A pair of Cromptons are our traction for the day, routing via Rugby, Bletchley, Bicester, High Wycombe, Bedford and Oakham!
A pair of Cromptons are our traction for the day, routing via Rugby, Bletchley, Bicester, High Wycombe, Bedford and Oakham!
I’ve got ones in basically every category under the sun but I’ll narrow it down to four.
American Steam: SP M-6
British Steam: GWR Manor
American Diesel: Alco C425
British Diesel: BR Class 44
American Steam: SP M-6
British Steam: GWR Manor
American Diesel: Alco C425
British Diesel: BR Class 44
April 23, 2026 at 3:08 PM
I’ve got ones in basically every category under the sun but I’ll narrow it down to four.
American Steam: SP M-6
British Steam: GWR Manor
American Diesel: Alco C425
British Diesel: BR Class 44
American Steam: SP M-6
British Steam: GWR Manor
American Diesel: Alco C425
British Diesel: BR Class 44