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BR Diesel locomotive D 1705 on Great Central Railway, Loughborough, 13th september 1998. Photo: tobias b köhler

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Interior of BR Diesel locomotive D 1705 on Great Central Railway, Leicester North, 13th september 1998. Photo: tobias b köhler

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BR Diesel locomotive D 4067 on Great Central Railway, Loughborough, 13th september 1998. Photo: tobias b köhler

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BR Diesel locomotive D 8098 on Great Central Railway, Loughborough, 13th september 1998. Photo: tobias b köhler

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D123 Peak seen at the terminus of the Great Central Railways at the Leicester end. July 2001. Copyright Andy Ducker (ecml@yahoo.co.uk) all photographs are the copyright of the author. Pictures taken on Kodak DC260 and processed with Photo Paint

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Class 20 in British Railways Green. I have been reminded recently at the difference in terminology between using British Rail (post 1969) and British Railways (post 1947). This photograph was taken at Loughborough Central Station, note the detail on the shunter signals and the very period atmosphere. Photo taken by Andrew Ducker who holds copyright on Kodak DC260 on 24 June 2000. I can be contacted at ecml@yahoo.co.uk or you can visit my website at www.apducker.demon.co.uk.

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British Rail Class 20 seen at Loughborough Central. Photo taken by Andrew Ducker who holds copyright on Kodak DC260 on 24 June 2000. I can be contacted at ecml@yahoo.co.uk or you can visit my website at www.apducker.demon.co.uk.

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Class 31 seen at Loughborough on the Great Central Railway July 2001. Copyright Andy Ducker (ecml@yahoo.co.uk) all photographs are the copyright of the author. Pictures taken on Kodak DC260 and processed with Photo Paint

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This mini Ruston diesel named 'Owag' or possibly 'Qwag' was spotted on the Great Central Railway in September 2001. What we do not know is if it was a runner or not. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com

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We visited the Great Central Railway's September 2004 Diesel Gala and although it was rather damp it was still an enjoyable day out with a good selection of traction. Here we see D5830 at Rothley with a train bound for Loughborough. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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D123 which later became 45125 is seen at Leicester North on the Great Central Railway during their September 2004 Diesel Gala. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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This little ex-Bardon Shunter is now based on the Great Central Railway. Pictured in September 2004. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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Still looking as it ended its working days in 'Dutch' livery 37255 is seen here taking a break during the Great Central Railway's September 2004 Diesel Gala. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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We believe this is a close relative of the German class V200. British Warship D832 'Onslaught' or class 42 is seen at Leicester North in September 2004 at the Great Central Railway's Diesel Gala providing a rare opportunity to travel behind one of these diesel hydraulic locos. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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Recently repainted 47117 brings its train into Quorn passing 37255 on the way during the Great Central Railway's September 2004 Diesel Gala. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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We believe this to be a class 47 bogie...pictured on the Great Central Railway September 2004. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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A class 101 DMU is about to set off from Rothley with a train bound for Loughborough Central whilst participating in the Great Central Railway's Diesel Gala in September 2004. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.