Doncaster (27th September 2008)
27th September 2008
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Eight months on from the 2008 opener, a return visit to Doncaster was made today (Saturday 27th September 2008) to see a great variety of East Coast Main Line action, including LNER A4 60019 Bittern at it's birthplace of Doncaster Works, 57601 working the diesel leg of a London Kings Cross to Scarborough charter, a Fastline 56, and plenty of freight that you could shake a sitck at.

General NXEC 91's and HST's were sighted too; check out my YouTube channel for the footage.

Thanks to Woolybak8 (Aaron Roberts), with guest appearances from fellow YouTubers 37372 and ay76, for company and laughs: I highly recommend visiting their channels.
EWS 67016 rests at Doncaster, underneath the footbridge leading to the works.
EWS 67016 rests at Doncaster, underneath the footbridge leading to the works.
 Wabtec 08669 Bob Machin goes about it's shunting duties outside Doncaster works.
Wabtec 08669 Bob Machin goes about it's shunting duties outside Doncaster works.
 East Midlands Trains liveried 222012 enters Doncaster.
East Midlands Trains liveried 222012 enters Doncaster.
Freightliner 66520 enters Doncaster on a coal train, going round the back of the station.
Freightliner 66520 enters Doncaster on a coal train, going round the back of the station.
 GBRf 66716 Willesden Traincare Centre crosses the fast lines at Doncaster.
GBRf 66716 Willesden Traincare Centre crosses the fast lines at Doncaster.
 EWS 66002 races along the down fast at Doncaster.
EWS 66002 races along the down fast at Doncaster.
GBRf (former Metronet) 66721 Harry Beck passes Doncaster on the down fast, with a GBRf coal train.
GBRf (former Metronet) 66721 Harry Beck passes Doncaster on the down fast, with a GBRf coal train.
 EWS 66250 passes Doncaster on the down fast with an intermodal.
EWS 66250 passes Doncaster on the down fast with an intermodal.
 Freightliner 66568 goes round the back of Doncaster station, with a half empty intermodal in tow.
Freightliner 66568 goes round the back of Doncaster station, with a half empty intermodal in tow.
LNER A4 number 60019 Bittern had worked the London Kings Cross to Doncaster Royal Mail Terminal leg of Railway Touring Company's White Rose charter. Having given way for West Coast Railway's 57601, 60019 came up to Doncaster to turn round, and to enter the works for servicing. She is seen here reversing onto the stabling lines to gain access to her birthplace.
LNER A4 number 60019 Bittern had worked the London Kings Cross to Doncaster Royal Mail Terminal leg of Railway Touring Company's White Rose charter. Having given way for West Coast Railway's 57601, 60019 came up to Doncaster to turn round, and to enter the works for servicing. She is seen here reversing onto the stabling lines to gain access to her birthplace.
 08762 shunts NXEC 91105 around at Doncaster.
08762 shunts NXEC 91105 around at Doncaster.
 Having managed to gain access to Doncaster works, LNER A4 60019 Bittern prepares to enter the compound for servicing.
Having managed to gain access to Doncaster works, LNER A4 60019 Bittern prepares to enter the compound for servicing.
EWS 66140 enters Doncaster on a coal train.
EWS 66140 enters Doncaster on a coal train.
 East Midlands Trains 156411 crosses over the fast lines at Doncaster on a service from Lincoln Central.
East Midlands Trains 156411 crosses over the fast lines at Doncaster on a service from Lincoln Central.
 A former First Great Western 'Adelante' 180 DMU calls at Doncaster on a Hull Trains service from London Kings Cross.
A former First Great Western 'Adelante' 180 DMU calls at Doncaster on a Hull Trains service from London Kings Cross.
Freightliner 66506 Crewe Regeneration crosses the fast lines at Doncaster with a coal train.
Freightliner 66506 Crewe Regeneration crosses the fast lines at Doncaster with a coal train.
 A two engine convoy passes Doncaster. EWS 66030 was leading 66111.
A two engine convoy passes Doncaster. EWS 66030 was leading 66111.
 EWS 66111 brings up the rear of the two engine convoy at Doncaster.
EWS 66111 brings up the rear of the two engine convoy at Doncaster.
EWS 66059 enters Doncaster on a coal train.
EWS 66059 enters Doncaster on a coal train.
 Freightliner 66610 passes Doncaster on a coal train.
Freightliner 66610 passes Doncaster on a coal train.
 NXEC 91101 races on the up fast at Doncaster with a service to Scotland.
NXEC 91101 races on the up fast at Doncaster with a service to Scotland.
EWS 66114 passes Doncaster on a mineral train.
EWS 66114 passes Doncaster on a mineral train.
 Fully serviced and ready for the return to London Kings Cross, LNER A4 60019 Bittern reverses out of Doncaster works.
Fully serviced and ready for the return to London Kings Cross, LNER A4 60019 Bittern reverses out of Doncaster works.
 LNER A4 60019 Bittern passes her birthplace at Doncaster, and heads off back to Doncaster Royal Mail Terminal, to await the returning White Rose charter from York.
LNER A4 60019 Bittern passes her birthplace at Doncaster, and heads off back to Doncaster Royal Mail Terminal, to await the returning White Rose charter from York.
East Midlands Trains 153374 crosses the fast lines at Doncaster.
East Midlands Trains 153374 crosses the fast lines at Doncaster.
 A double headed EWS coal train arrives at Doncaster, with 66081 leading.
A double headed EWS coal train arrives at Doncaster, with 66081 leading.
 EWS 66140 assists 66081 on a heavy coal train at Doncaster.
EWS 66140 assists 66081 on a heavy coal train at Doncaster.
Fastline 56303 passes on the down fast at Doncaster, having been on a training run in the North.
Fastline 56303 passes on the down fast at Doncaster, having been on a training run in the North.
 NXEC HST powercar 43308 arrives at Doncaster on a service to Scotland.
NXEC HST powercar 43308 arrives at Doncaster on a service to Scotland.
 NXEC HST powercar 43239 on the rear of the Scotland service at Doncaster.
NXEC HST powercar 43239 on the rear of the Scotland service at Doncaster.
EWS 66157 passes light engine through Doncaster.
EWS 66157 passes light engine through Doncaster.
 Relieved of it's duty on the White Rose at Doncaster Royal Mail Terminal, West Coast Railway's 57601 enters Doncaster, where she was parked up outside the works.
Relieved of it's duty on the White Rose at Doncaster Royal Mail Terminal, West Coast Railway's 57601 enters Doncaster, where she was parked up outside the works.
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