ECML 66's etc.

Post by **codrivermike** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 7:06 pm

I've just added a selection of pics taken on and around the ECML over the last few days. Feel free to have a peek.
Also, can anyone give me any info about the GBRf Class 66 in the gallery. Where is it coming from and going to? Also what is it carrying? It was 8.30am heading west and approaching Thrumpton Rd level crossing at Retford.
I'm just curious as I'm often over that way around that time of day and I might get pics of it at other points.

JonPotter · Post by **JonPotter** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 7:27 pm

Good pics!

salopiangrowler · Post by **salopiangrowler** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 7:55 pm

i assume its the Ferrybridge - Southampton Western Docks Gypsum

Jimboe_89 · Post by **Jimboe_89** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 10:55 am

Can you give me some details of how to get to the locations that those photo's were taken..They look spot on.

Cheers

Jimboe_89@hotmail.com

Post by **codrivermike** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 8:58 pm

OK. Botany Bay level crossing is just North of Retford off the A638 and is just to the south of where the ECML crosses under the A road. There is room to park either side of the LC and a good feild of veiw either way. There is another LC 1mile north but visability is poor.
Balne crossing is 2 miles south of where the Great Heck crash happened. It is off the M62 Jncn 34 and south on the A19. Through Whitley village, left at the crossroads, along the road, 2nd right and then left at the crossroads. Just look for the crossing gates. Again there is parking either side of the LC.
Good shooting.

Whitemoor · Post by **Whitemoor** » Thu Aug 11, 2005 8:47 am

the GB shed would have been on a West Burton- Mountfield, or vice versa, depending if he was heading north or south. Certinaly baggged yourself an excellent vantage point there, i think il have to give it a try somtime

Cheers
Rob Brooks.

johncard · Post by **johncard** » Thu Aug 11, 2005 9:37 am

Heck, I thought you were 'cod river mike'!! I didn't make the 'driver' connection as I couldn't think what 'co' meant...

Post by **codrivermike** » Thu Aug 11, 2005 9:29 pm

I went over to Retford again today but decided to come back the long way round and stop off at Godnow Bridge.
I've added the pics to my ECML and surrounding areas gallery because it's over in that part of the world.

http://michaelwest.fotopic.net/c646927.html

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Thats Co - Driver - Mike. The one in the other seat.