The Humber Steamer - 7th July 2007


(photo - Alan Weaver)
This special train hauled by Stanier 8F 48151 ran from Hull Paragon to Cleethorpes via Doncaster and Lincoln.
Seen here passing Gainsborough Lea Road station on way to Lincoln.


(photo - Andrew Rash of Lincolnshire Wolds Railway)
Stanier 8f 48151 is seen entering Barnetby station with "The Humber Steamer" on 7/7/07


(photo - Andrew Rash of Lincolnshire Wolds Railway)
The train passes a contingent of photographers at Barnetby on way to final destination of Cleethorpes.


(photo - Andrew Rash of Lincolnshire Wolds Railway)
A class 47 diesel attached to rear to enable departure from Cleethorpes terminus.


(photo - Alan Weaver)
Train entering Stallingborough station with old GC signal box on left soon to be replaced with new box on right.


(photo - Bill Gladwell)
48151 entering Grimsby Town station..


(photo - Bill Gladwell)
..as it pauses in platform 1 and awaits signal to continue on single line to Cleethorpes.


(photo John Willerton)
The scene from the east end of Grimsby Towns platform 1 - about 5 miles to go to Cleethorpes.


(photo John Willerton)
Journeys end at the buffer stops in Cleethorpes station.
Loco name plate reads "Gauge 0 Guild".


(photo - Bill Gladwell)
A small group of onlookers observe the train from platform end.


(photo John Willerton)
Train seen departing Cleethorpes - steam loco being hauled backwards by class 47 at other end.


(photo - Bill Gladwell)
A few minutes later at Grimsby Town - still being pulled by diesel - hence red rear light on buffer beam.


(photo - Andrew Rash of Lincolnshire Wolds Railway)
On return journey 48151 in charge once more after train was turned on Ulceby triangle
and seen at Croxton midway between Brocklesby and Barnetby.


(photo - Andrew Rash of Lincolnshire Wolds Railway)
The train passes and heads for Barnetby.


(photo - Alan Weaver)
Seen passing Barnetby East signalbox on return to Hull.

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