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The Creech Collection
28th November 2009 to 14th September 2003

Creech St Michael offers some good photography locations and really came into it's own during the 'foot and mouth' epedemic when places such as Cogload, Charlton and Victory were not able to be utilised.
Creech however has along with everything else become overgrown to the stage where there is now a chesnut tree growing in the middle of the down morning shot.
However this said, some stunning lighting effect and trains have been recorded in Creech over the years and this gallery details just a small selection of those!


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28-11-09 As we approach the end of the leaf fall season, compare this image of 66116 at Creech St Michael with the one we took on the 3rd October! A filty 66116 and 66119 pass through Creech St Michael with the 3S13 from Westbury to St Blazey
28-11-09 As we approach the end of the leaf fall season, compare this image of 66116 at Creech St Michael with the one we took on the 3rd October! A filty 66116 and 66119 pass through Creech St Michael with the 3S13 from Westbury to St Blazey
03-10-09 The 2009 RHTT season kicked off at the begining of October, 66116 and 66153 are seen with the Newwork Rail Jet passing Creech St Michael on the approach to Taunton with the 3S12 from Westbury to St Blazey
03-10-09 The 2009 RHTT season kicked off at the begining of October, 66116 and 66153 are seen with the Newwork Rail Jet passing Creech St Michael on the approach to Taunton with the 3S12 from Westbury to St Blazey
15-08-09 Rail Blue Charters operated their 'Seaside Express' from Chesterfield to Paington on the 15th August 2009. 47501 'Craftsman' and 47802 'Pride of Cumbria' were used to haul the Cargo D rake of BR Blue & Grey coaching stock. Sadly problems with 47802 on the way back meant the loco was removed at Exeter to allow 47501 to continue solo to Chesterfield. This was the first time a pair of Double Headed DRS Locos had been used on a charter in the South West.
15-08-09 Rail Blue Charters operated their 'Seaside Express' from Chesterfield to Paington on the 15th August 2009. 47501 'Craftsman' and 47802 'Pride of Cumbria' were used to haul the Cargo D rake of BR Blue & Grey coaching stock. Sadly problems with 47802 on the way back meant the loco was removed at Exeter to allow 47501 to continue solo to Chesterfield. This was the first time a pair of Double Headed DRS Locos had been used on a charter in the South West.
 09-08-09 Making a rare appearance on a Saturday. 66604 passes Creech St Michael with the 6Z60 10:10 Bow - Hackney Yard empty box wagons. The train stabled in Hackney Yard on 10th and will then work forward to Burngullow on Monday 11th.
09-08-09 Making a rare appearance on a Saturday. 66604 passes Creech St Michael with the 6Z60 10:10 Bow - Hackney Yard empty box wagons. The train stabled in Hackney Yard on 10th and will then work forward to Burngullow on Monday 11th.
25-07-09 43296 leads 43295 slowly South through Creech St Michael with the 1V45 Manchester - Newquay service. This will be the last year we now see National Express branding on HST's in the South West after the ECML fanchise is back in the hands of the Goverment.
25-07-09 43296 leads 43295 slowly South through Creech St Michael with the 1V45 Manchester - Newquay service. This will be the last year we now see National Express branding on HST's in the South West after the ECML fanchise is back in the hands of the Goverment.
 25-07-09 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' passes Creech St Michael with the 1Z70 from Birmingham International. 47760 bought the train south to Bristol before 70013 was added for the run to Plymouth
25-07-09 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' passes Creech St Michael with the 1Z70 from Birmingham International. 47760 bought the train south to Bristol before 70013 was added for the run to Plymouth
05-07-09 60163 'Tornado' heads up the start of the Torbay Express season. Working the 1Z27 09:15 Bristol TM - Kingswear passing through Creech St Michael
05-07-09 60163 'Tornado' heads up the start of the Torbay Express season. Working the 1Z27 09:15 Bristol TM - Kingswear passing through Creech St Michael
 15-06-09 67016 passes Creech St Michael with the 2C79 14:00 Cardiff - Taunton stopping service for First Great Western
15-06-09 67016 passes Creech St Michael with the 2C79 14:00 Cardiff - Taunton stopping service for First Great Western
30-05-09 43312 leads 43295 through Creech St Michael with the Summer Saturdays 1V45 07:00 Manchester - Newquay service. The set was hired in by Cross Country to give additional capacity on the popular summer route.
30-05-09 43312 leads 43295 through Creech St Michael with the Summer Saturdays 1V45 07:00 Manchester - Newquay service. The set was hired in by Cross Country to give additional capacity on the popular summer route.
 05-04-09 5029 'Nunny Castle' leads 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' through Creech St Michael hauling 'The Royal Duchy' South to Par. The train had been hauled by Class 52 D1015 'Western Champion' between London Paddington and Westbury. The pair are seen accelerating away from an enforced signal check at Cogload Jn
05-04-09 5029 'Nunny Castle' leads 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' through Creech St Michael hauling 'The Royal Duchy' South to Par. The train had been hauled by Class 52 D1015 'Western Champion' between London Paddington and Westbury. The pair are seen accelerating away from an enforced signal check at Cogload Jn
 05-04-09 D1015 Western Champion powers through Creech St Michael with the 0Z52 Westbury - Pad having lead 'The Royal Duchy' from Paddington to Westbury. Here the locomotive handed over to 5029 'Nunny Castle' and 70013 'Oliver Cromwell'
05-04-09 D1015 Western Champion powers through Creech St Michael with the 0Z52 Westbury - Pad having lead 'The Royal Duchy' from Paddington to Westbury. Here the locomotive handed over to 5029 'Nunny Castle' and 70013 'Oliver Cromwell'
02-04-09 66177 hauls rail crane 96713 South through Creech St Michael as the 2Z99 Newport ADJ - Fairwater Yard. This was the thrid rail crane of the week to visit Fairwater Yard after one of the previous two touched an overhead power cable in Fairwater Yard and blew the signalling from Taunton to Bradford On Tone
02-04-09 66177 hauls rail crane 96713 South through Creech St Michael as the 2Z99 Newport ADJ - Fairwater Yard. This was the thrid rail crane of the week to visit Fairwater Yard after one of the previous two touched an overhead power cable in Fairwater Yard and blew the signalling from Taunton to Bradford On Tone
07-02-09 43009 and 43020 pass through Creech St Michael with the 11:06 Paddington - Plymouth service on time despite the heavy snow fall in the area
07-02-09 43009 and 43020 pass through Creech St Michael with the 11:06 Paddington - Plymouth service on time despite the heavy snow fall in the area
 07-02-09 An unknown Cross Country Voyager rases North through Creech st Michael with a Penzance-Manchester service
07-02-09 An unknown Cross Country Voyager rases North through Creech st Michael with a Penzance-Manchester service
07-02-09 Network Rail tamper DR73115 rolls through Creech St Michael in the snow working the 6U13 1120 Taunton to Taunton via Rhubard Triangle!
07-02-09 Network Rail tamper DR73115 rolls through Creech St Michael in the snow working the 6U13 1120 Taunton to Taunton via Rhubard Triangle!
07-02-09 After record heavy snow fall the previous day a short formed 158959 passes Creech St Michael operating the 11:00 Cardiff - Taunton service
07-02-09 After record heavy snow fall the previous day a short formed 158959 passes Creech St Michael operating the 11:00 Cardiff - Taunton service
30-12-08 67028 passes the former Creech St Michael halt with the 2U14 11:02 Taunton - Cardiff diagram
30-12-08 67028 passes the former Creech St Michael halt with the 2U14 11:02 Taunton - Cardiff diagram
 30-12-08 67017 rounds the curve at Creech with the 5Y10 Weston Super Mare - Taunton (ECS) move in preperation to form the 2U14 11:02 Taunton - Cardiff for FGW
30-12-08 67017 rounds the curve at Creech with the 5Y10 Weston Super Mare - Taunton (ECS) move in preperation to form the 2U14 11:02 Taunton - Cardiff for FGW
 30-12-08 Cross Country 43304 leads 43307 South through Creech with the 1V19 Leeds - Plymouth
30-12-08 Cross Country 43304 leads 43307 South through Creech with the 1V19 Leeds - Plymouth
13-12-08 6024 King Edward 1st passes Creech St Michael with the 1Z27 'Yultide Torbay Express' on route to Kingswear
13-12-08 6024 King Edward 1st passes Creech St Michael with the 1Z27 'Yultide Torbay Express' on route to Kingswear
15-11-08 66086 passes Creech St Michael with the 6W45 Westbury - Wellington loaded JNA Falcons. The train was destined for Tiverton Parkway where the train will be unloaded
15-11-08 66086 passes Creech St Michael with the 6W45 Westbury - Wellington loaded JNA Falcons. The train was destined for Tiverton Parkway where the train will be unloaded
 15-11-08 60095 was used to haul the 6W43 07:59 Westbury - Wellington engineers, after entering the blockade the train worked forward to Tiverton Parkway where it was loaded with spoil
15-11-08 60095 was used to haul the 6W43 07:59 Westbury - Wellington engineers, after entering the blockade the train worked forward to Tiverton Parkway where it was loaded with spoil
 07-11-08 220017 passes Creech St Michael in the new 'Cross Country' colours on route to Plymouth
07-11-08 220017 passes Creech St Michael in the new 'Cross Country' colours on route to Plymouth
07-11-08 150279 still carries it's Arriva Trains Livery (and Branding) but currently works for First Great Western. The unit passes Creech St Michael with a Cardiff - Taunton stopping train
07-11-08 150279 still carries it's Arriva Trains Livery (and Branding) but currently works for First Great Western. The unit passes Creech St Michael with a Cardiff - Taunton stopping train
20-09-08 40145 headed into the South West again working Pathfinder Tours 'Torbay Whistler'. The 1Z40 from Tame Bridge Parkway (Near Bescot) is seen passing Creech St Michael
20-09-08 40145 headed into the South West again working Pathfinder Tours 'Torbay Whistler'. The 1Z40 from Tame Bridge Parkway (Near Bescot) is seen passing Creech St Michael
23-08-08 43166 leads 43104 North through Creech with the 1E47 Newquay - Newcastle 'Cross Country' service.
23-08-08 43166 leads 43104 North through Creech with the 1E47 Newquay - Newcastle 'Cross Country' service.
 13-06-07 34067 'Tangmere' races South through Creech St Michael with the 1Z27 Bristol TM - Kingswear 'Torbay Express' passing a field full of polish pea pickers!
13-06-07 34067 'Tangmere' races South through Creech St Michael with the 1Z27 Bristol TM - Kingswear 'Torbay Express' passing a field full of polish pea pickers!
 12-07-08 43057 screams North with it's valenta engine with 43302 (In Nat Ex Colours) on the rear. The National Express set was on hire to Cross Country Trains and was working the 1E46 10:29 Paington - Newcastle service
12-07-08 43057 screams North with it's valenta engine with 43302 (In Nat Ex Colours) on the rear. The National Express set was on hire to Cross Country Trains and was working the 1E46 10:29 Paington - Newcastle service
12-07-08 43056 and 43053 work South through Creech. The National Express HST set was on hire to Cross Country Trains working Summer Service 1V29 Manchester Picc - Newquay
12-07-08 43056 and 43053 work South through Creech. The National Express HST set was on hire to Cross Country Trains working Summer Service 1V29 Manchester Picc - Newquay
 12-07-08 153382 and 153372 join forces to work one of the regular Taunton - Bristol stopping services
12-07-08 153382 and 153372 join forces to work one of the regular Taunton - Bristol stopping services
 12-07-08 67003 and 67027 double head the 1Z80 Stevenage - Paington charter South through Creech St Michael in typical Summer weather!
12-07-08 67003 and 67027 double head the 1Z80 Stevenage - Paington charter South through Creech St Michael in typical Summer weather!
 31-05-08 'The Summer is here' 43313 leads Cross Country Trains 1C02 07:35 Bristol TM - Paignton service South through Creech St Michael with 43312 on the rear
31-05-08 'The Summer is here' 43313 leads Cross Country Trains 1C02 07:35 Bristol TM - Paignton service South through Creech St Michael with 43312 on the rear
25-04-08 66078 passes Creech St Michael with the 6V62 13:18 Fawley - Tavistock Jn fuel (load 6)
25-04-08 66078 passes Creech St Michael with the 6V62 13:18 Fawley - Tavistock Jn fuel (load 6)
09-02-08 150121 sporting 'Silverlink & County' colours, passes Creech St Michael working the 11:00 Cardiff - Taunton diagram for First Great Western!
09-02-08 150121 sporting 'Silverlink & County' colours, passes Creech St Michael working the 11:00 Cardiff - Taunton diagram for First Great Western!
 09-02-08 43181 leads 43024 South through Creech with a service to Plymouth from London Paddington
09-02-08 43181 leads 43024 South through Creech with a service to Plymouth from London Paddington
 09-02-08 220015 passes Creech St Michael heading for Plymouth with Cross Country Trains branding on the sides
09-02-08 220015 passes Creech St Michael heading for Plymouth with Cross Country Trains branding on the sides
30-09-07 59101 makes a rare appearance with 59005 in T&T formation working the 6W36 Westbury - Exeter Central engineers
30-09-07 59101 makes a rare appearance with 59005 in T&T formation working the 6W36 Westbury - Exeter Central engineers
15-09-07 67015 passes a Northbound HST as it heads South with the 1Z82 Waterloo - Exeter chater. The train had been steam hauled to Westbury buy due to clearance problems on the 'Southern' the train was diverted via Taunton under Diesel Power
15-09-07 67015 passes a Northbound HST as it heads South with the 1Z82 Waterloo - Exeter chater. The train had been steam hauled to Westbury buy due to clearance problems on the 'Southern' the train was diverted via Taunton under Diesel Power
 15-09-07 67015 passes a Northbound HST as it heads South with the 1Z82 Waterloo - Exeter chater. The train had been steam hauled to Westbury buy due to clearance problems on the 'Southern' the train was diverted via Taunton under Diesel Power
15-09-07 67015 passes a Northbound HST as it heads South with the 1Z82 Waterloo - Exeter chater. The train had been steam hauled to Westbury buy due to clearance problems on the 'Southern' the train was diverted via Taunton under Diesel Power
 15-09-07 The unique 43032 leads 43135 South through Creech with large white 'FIRST' branding on the bodyside with a Paddington - Plymouth service
15-09-07 The unique 43032 leads 43135 South through Creech with large white 'FIRST' branding on the bodyside with a Paddington - Plymouth service
02-09-07 After the failure of Steam Locomotive 6024 'King Edward 1st' at Bristol Barton Hill the previous night, EWS supplied two English Electric Beasts to operate the 1Z27 09:19 Bristol TM - Kingswear 'Torbay Express'. 37410 and 37417 are seen passing through Creech St Michael heading South for Devon
02-09-07 After the failure of Steam Locomotive 6024 'King Edward 1st' at Bristol Barton Hill the previous night, EWS supplied two English Electric Beasts to operate the 1Z27 09:19 Bristol TM - Kingswear 'Torbay Express'. 37410 and 37417 are seen passing through Creech St Michael heading South for Devon
 11-08-07 43046 and 43073 race South through Creech with the 1V49 Newcaslte - Newquay service for Virgin Trains. The Midland Mainline set was hired in for the Summer Saturday season
11-08-07 43046 and 43073 race South through Creech with the 1V49 Newcaslte - Newquay service for Virgin Trains. The Midland Mainline set was hired in for the Summer Saturday season
 11-08-07 31454 leads 31452 South through Creech with the 1Z39 14:06 Bristol TM - Minehead 'Butlins Express' service operated by Victa Westlink
11-08-07 31454 leads 31452 South through Creech with the 1Z39 14:06 Bristol TM - Minehead 'Butlins Express' service operated by Victa Westlink
11-08-07 221109 and 221140 head South through Creech with a Glasgow - Plymouth service. It's time to start recording the Voyagers in Virgin livery as very shortly they will become part of the Arriva XC franchise
11-08-07 221109 and 221140 head South through Creech with a Glasgow - Plymouth service. It's time to start recording the Voyagers in Virgin livery as very shortly they will become part of the Arriva XC franchise
11-08-07 Valenta fitted 43041 leads MTU 43194 South through Creech with a Penzance bound service. These powercars are now in the minority so it's time to get your last shots of these before they get converted to MTU's!
11-08-07 Valenta fitted 43041 leads MTU 43194 South through Creech with a Penzance bound service. These powercars are now in the minority so it's time to get your last shots of these before they get converted to MTU's!
 11-08-07 MTU fitted 43300 and Standard 43107 head South through Creech with the early morning 1C02 07:35 Bristol TM - Paignton service for Virgin Trains. The GNER set also carries branding for the increased services between London Kings Cross and Leeds!
11-08-07 MTU fitted 43300 and Standard 43107 head South through Creech with the early morning 1C02 07:35 Bristol TM - Paignton service for Virgin Trains. The GNER set also carries branding for the increased services between London Kings Cross and Leeds!
 11-08-07 180110 makes a rare early morning appearance working through to London Paddington. Note the unit actually has it's front valance fitted rathan than stroon somewhere on the lineside!
11-08-07 180110 makes a rare early morning appearance working through to London Paddington. Note the unit actually has it's front valance fitted rathan than stroon somewhere on the lineside!
 28-07-07 67016 and 67017 double head the 1Z88 05:55 Hove - Penzance charter operated by Past Time Rail. The EWS Mk2 charter rake was used complete with non standard coaches which have now been added to the rake!
28-07-07 67016 and 67017 double head the 1Z88 05:55 Hove - Penzance charter operated by Past Time Rail. The EWS Mk2 charter rake was used complete with non standard coaches which have now been added to the rake!
28-07-07 43195 leads 43063 South through Creech from London Paddington
28-07-07 43195 leads 43063 South through Creech from London Paddington
28-07-07 66620 66602 & 66609 work South light engine from Kingsland Road - Fairwater Yard to carry out shunting duties in Fairwater Yard
28-07-07 66620 66602 & 66609 work South light engine from Kingsland Road - Fairwater Yard to carry out shunting duties in Fairwater Yard
20-07-07 37248 'Loch Arkaig' heads South through Creech St Michael working the 5Z92 Stewarts Lane - Minehead ECS move. The loco spent the day battling through severe floods in the Thames Valley, Newbury (Berks & Hants Route) but finally made Taunton around 18:30
20-07-07 37248 'Loch Arkaig' heads South through Creech St Michael working the 5Z92 Stewarts Lane - Minehead ECS move. The loco spent the day battling through severe floods in the Thames Valley, Newbury (Berks & Hants Route) but finally made Taunton around 18:30
11-07-07 31454 and 31452 head South through Creech with the 5Z33 18:15 Gloucester - Minehead. The move was delivering stokc to the West Somerset Railway for the start of the Victa Westlink services to Bristol TM
11-07-07 31454 and 31452 head South through Creech with the 5Z33 18:15 Gloucester - Minehead. The move was delivering stokc to the West Somerset Railway for the start of the Victa Westlink services to Bristol TM
11-07-07 66126 passes through Creech St Michael with the 6B99 13:01 St Blazey - Cardiff Tidal scrap
11-07-07 66126 passes through Creech St Michael with the 6B99 13:01 St Blazey - Cardiff Tidal scrap
 11-07-07 66118 6B99 16:40 Cardiff Tidal - St Blazey scrap passes through Creech St Michael heading South
11-07-07 66118 6B99 16:40 Cardiff Tidal - St Blazey scrap passes through Creech St Michael heading South
01-07-07 31285 and 31602 worked the 4Z07 Derby - Exeter St Davids Test Train. After a slow run from Bristol 31285 finally passed Creech St Michael 1hr 40 minutes later!
01-07-07 31285 and 31602 worked the 4Z07 Derby - Exeter St Davids Test Train. After a slow run from Bristol 31285 finally passed Creech St Michael 1hr 40 minutes later!
 01-07-07 66548 rolls through Creech working the 0Y25 Westbury - Fairwater Yard, while a horse in the adjacent field bolts for it's stable! (Horses don't like 66's either!)
01-07-07 66548 rolls through Creech working the 0Y25 Westbury - Fairwater Yard, while a horse in the adjacent field bolts for it's stable! (Horses don't like 66's either!)
23-06-07 47828 leads the 1Z41 Ashford - Kingswear Charter South through Creech with the 'Blue Pullman' in tow. 47810 was on the rear.
23-06-07 47828 leads the 1Z41 Ashford - Kingswear Charter South through Creech with the 'Blue Pullman' in tow. 47810 was on the rear.
 23-06-07 D1015 races South through Creech in the rain working the 1Z52 Birmingham International - Penzance charter
23-06-07 D1015 races South through Creech in the rain working the 1Z52 Birmingham International - Penzance charter
18-06-07 66013 works North through the village with the 6B99 13:01 St Blazey - Cardiff Tidal scrap
18-06-07 66013 works North through the village with the 6B99 13:01 St Blazey - Cardiff Tidal scrap
 18-06-07 47853 heads South working the 5Z71 13:00 Illford - Laira stock move for First Great Western. The loco was hired from Riviera Trains by GBRF for the move
18-06-07 47853 heads South working the 5Z71 13:00 Illford - Laira stock move for First Great Western. The loco was hired from Riviera Trains by GBRF for the move
18-06-07 57314 'Firefly' works light engine South through Creech St Michael with the 0Z58 Bristol TM - Laira
18-06-07 57314 'Firefly' works light engine South through Creech St Michael with the 0Z58 Bristol TM - Laira
02-06-07 43290(Ex 43090, now MTU Fitted) leads 43008 North through the former Creech St Michael Halt with the 1E43 10:32 Paignton - Newcastle service for Virgin Trains
02-06-07 43290(Ex 43090, now MTU Fitted) leads 43008 North through the former Creech St Michael Halt with the 1E43 10:32 Paignton - Newcastle service for Virgin Trains
02-06-07 43043 leads 43104 South with the 1V29 Manchester - Newquay Summer Saturday HST service for Virgin Trains
02-06-07 43043 leads 43104 South with the 1V29 Manchester - Newquay Summer Saturday HST service for Virgin Trains
02-06-07 Ex works 43151(MTU) leads a Plymouth bound First Great Western service south through Creech
02-06-07 Ex works 43151(MTU) leads a Plymouth bound First Great Western service south through Creech
02-06-07 47847 (and 47805 on the rear) head South through Creech with the 1Z47 Litchfield - Paington charter operated by Compass Railtours. Note the Anglia DBSO behind the loco!!
02-06-07 47847 (and 47805 on the rear) head South through Creech with the 1Z47 Litchfield - Paington charter operated by Compass Railtours. Note the Anglia DBSO behind the loco!!
 28-05-07 47826 passes Creech st Michael working the 0Z64 Bristol TM - Plymouth following 71000 'Duke of Gloucester' on it's mainline Steam Tour to Plymouth
28-05-07 47826 passes Creech st Michael working the 0Z64 Bristol TM - Plymouth following 71000 'Duke of Gloucester' on it's mainline Steam Tour to Plymouth
28-05-07 Wind can be a slight problem with Steam Charters as this shot demonstrates. 71000 'Duke of Gloucester' passes Creech St Michael with the 1Z64 Paddington - Plymouth tour. The Steam leg of the trip was Bristol - Plymouth and return
28-05-07 Wind can be a slight problem with Steam Charters as this shot demonstrates. 71000 'Duke of Gloucester' passes Creech St Michael with the 1Z64 Paddington - Plymouth tour. The Steam leg of the trip was Bristol - Plymouth and return
 24-05-07 66724 passes Creech St Michael working the 5Z73 14:30 Illford - Laira stock move with more refurbished FGW stock in tow
24-05-07 66724 passes Creech St Michael working the 5Z73 14:30 Illford - Laira stock move with more refurbished FGW stock in tow
19-04-07 66519 heads South through Creech with the 6Z39 Neath - Hackney Yard loaded gritstone.
19-04-07 66519 heads South through Creech with the 6Z39 Neath - Hackney Yard loaded gritstone.
14-04-07 MTU43168 leads 43150 South with a Paddington - Plymouth service for First Great Western
14-04-07 MTU43168 leads 43150 South with a Paddington - Plymouth service for First Great Western
 14-04-07 47840 'North Star' worked the 5Z71 Laira - Old Oak Common stock move with just two Mk2 FGW barrier coaches having dropped a new rake of Mk3 'Dynamic Lines' coaches at Laira
14-04-07 47840 'North Star' worked the 5Z71 Laira - Old Oak Common stock move with just two Mk2 FGW barrier coaches having dropped a new rake of Mk3 'Dynamic Lines' coaches at Laira
14-04-07 158762 sporting it's Northern Spirit colours works a Taunton - Bristol TM stopping service through Creech
14-04-07 158762 sporting it's Northern Spirit colours works a Taunton - Bristol TM stopping service through Creech
10-04-07 This is only the second Class 60 to feature in the Creech Gallery, it just goes to show how rare these machines are in the South West. 60060 is seen working the 6V62 Fawley - Tavistock Jn fuel passing Creech running approx 40 late. The Class 60 named 'James Watt' replaced 66151 at Westbury.
10-04-07 This is only the second Class 60 to feature in the Creech Gallery, it just goes to show how rare these machines are in the South West. 60060 is seen working the 6V62 Fawley - Tavistock Jn fuel passing Creech running approx 40 late. The Class 60 named 'James Watt' replaced 66151 at Westbury.
 10-03-07 47847 and 47839 make their first visit to Taunton on nearly 5 years, hauling the 5Z47 10:32 Derby - Bishops Lydeard stock move. Providing additional stock for the WSR Steam Gala
10-03-07 47847 and 47839 make their first visit to Taunton on nearly 5 years, hauling the 5Z47 10:32 Derby - Bishops Lydeard stock move. Providing additional stock for the WSR Steam Gala
 10-03-07 Anyone for Phesant? 43042 brings some fresh produce to the South West from London Paddington
10-03-07 Anyone for Phesant? 43042 brings some fresh produce to the South West from London Paddington
10-03-07 47854 from West Coast Railways rolls through Creech St Michael working the 0Z71 Hereford - Bishops Lydeard. The loco was shadowing 7802 'Bradley Manor' on it's railtour to the West Somerset Railway but later returned the charter to Birmingham
10-03-07 47854 from West Coast Railways rolls through Creech St Michael working the 0Z71 Hereford - Bishops Lydeard. The loco was shadowing 7802 'Bradley Manor' on it's railtour to the West Somerset Railway but later returned the charter to Birmingham
10-03-07 7802 'Bradley Manor' canters through Creech St Michael working the 1Z71 Birmingham - Minehead charter (7802 joined at Hereford). 47854 shadowed the train from Hereford
10-03-07 7802 'Bradley Manor' canters through Creech St Michael working the 1Z71 Birmingham - Minehead charter (7802 joined at Hereford). 47854 shadowed the train from Hereford
 10-03-07 158750 'Nora' passes Creech St Michael working a Bristo Temple Meads - Taunton stopping service
10-03-07 158750 'Nora' passes Creech St Michael working a Bristo Temple Meads - Taunton stopping service
 10-03-07 158763 brings a touch of Yorkshire to the South West working a Bristol TM - Taunton stopping service
10-03-07 158763 brings a touch of Yorkshire to the South West working a Bristol TM - Taunton stopping service
 10-03-07 One of the original MTU twins 43004 leands MTU 43093 through Creech St Michael from London Paddington
10-03-07 One of the original MTU twins 43004 leands MTU 43093 through Creech St Michael from London Paddington
10-03-07 180102 speeds through Creech St Michael with one of the regular Paddington - Exeter services
10-03-07 180102 speeds through Creech St Michael with one of the regular Paddington - Exeter services
 24-11-06 67011 and 67013 pass through Creech St Michael with a water cannon run from Barton Hill. The train was sent South for the first time in the 2006 leaf busting season to clean the rail head between Bristol and Taunton as the line had been closed for a week for engineering works. The ery grubby pair of locos are seen powering through the village to Taunton having just stopped spraying just moments before
24-11-06 67011 and 67013 pass through Creech St Michael with a water cannon run from Barton Hill. The train was sent South for the first time in the 2006 leaf busting season to clean the rail head between Bristol and Taunton as the line had been closed for a week for engineering works. The ery grubby pair of locos are seen powering through the village to Taunton having just stopped spraying just moments before
 07-10-06 47714 sporting 'Anglia' livery but operated by Cotswold Rail passes Creech with 43180, Mk3 Sleeper 10563, Mk3 WC 11062, and 43126 in tow, working the 5Z42 14:48 St Phillips Marsh - Laira stock move on a Saturday!
07-10-06 47714 sporting 'Anglia' livery but operated by Cotswold Rail passes Creech with 43180, Mk3 Sleeper 10563, Mk3 WC 11062, and 43126 in tow, working the 5Z42 14:48 St Phillips Marsh - Laira stock move on a Saturday!
 07-10-06 158766 'Arkwright' is seen passing Creech St Michael heading South with a service from Bristol TM
07-10-06 158766 'Arkwright' is seen passing Creech St Michael heading South with a service from Bristol TM
07-10-06 180109 races South working a London Paddington - Exeter service
07-10-06 180109 races South working a London Paddington - Exeter service
 07-10-06 43185 leads 43041 thoruhg Creech St Michael heading for London Paddington
07-10-06 43185 leads 43041 thoruhg Creech St Michael heading for London Paddington
66212 passes Creech St Michael with the 6V62 Fawley - Tavistock Jn fuel heading South
66212 passes Creech St Michael with the 6V62 Fawley - Tavistock Jn fuel heading South
16-09-06 Only 8 Days after 57303 had passed the same spot light engine in Creech St Michael, the locomotive was used on a Pathfinder Railtour to Penzance. The tour originated from Worcester Forgate Street and worked South to Penzance, the use of the Virgin 57/3 'Thunderbird' locomotive was a first for the railtour market. Let's hope in future tours Pathfinder will be able to secure more use for these machines.
16-09-06 Only 8 Days after 57303 had passed the same spot light engine in Creech St Michael, the locomotive was used on a Pathfinder Railtour to Penzance. The tour originated from Worcester Forgate Street and worked South to Penzance, the use of the Virgin 57/3 'Thunderbird' locomotive was a first for the railtour market. Let's hope in future tours Pathfinder will be able to secure more use for these machines.
08-09-06 After 57304 had passed the same spot just 24hrs earlier it promptly failed at Laira! 57303 'Alan Tracey' is seen heading South as the 0Z57 to replace the stricken 57304 at Laira.
08-09-06 After 57304 had passed the same spot just 24hrs earlier it promptly failed at Laira! 57303 'Alan Tracey' is seen heading South as the 0Z57 to replace the stricken 57304 at Laira.
07-09-06 57304 makes a rare visit through Creech working the 0Z77 Birmingham New Street - Laira light engine move
07-09-06 57304 makes a rare visit through Creech working the 0Z77 Birmingham New Street - Laira light engine move
07-09-06 57304 makes a rare visit through Creech working the 0Z77 Birmingham New Street - Laira light engine move
07-09-06 57304 makes a rare visit through Creech working the 0Z77 Birmingham New Street - Laira light engine move
07-09-06 57304 makes a rare visit through Creech working the 0Z77 Birmingham New Street - Laira light engine move
07-09-06 57304 makes a rare visit through Creech working the 0Z77 Birmingham New Street - Laira light engine move
07-09-06 180105 heads South through Creech on the 1C90 Paddington - Exeter diagram
07-09-06 180105 heads South through Creech on the 1C90 Paddington - Exeter diagram
 07-09-06 221137 rounds the Curve in Creech St Michael heading South on route to Plymouth
07-09-06 221137 rounds the Curve in Creech St Michael heading South on route to Plymouth
31-08-06 47811 is seen passing through Creech St Michael light engine working the 0V60 12:10 Exeter - Westbury. The loco was being used at the time to haul the 4V60 'Binliner' in the Westbury area due to a blockade at Wooten Basset which had forced 4V60 to divert via Westbury
31-08-06 47811 is seen passing through Creech St Michael light engine working the 0V60 12:10 Exeter - Westbury. The loco was being used at the time to haul the 4V60 'Binliner' in the Westbury area due to a blockade at Wooten Basset which had forced 4V60 to divert via Westbury
19-08-06 47828 and 47813 head the 1Z65 Gloucester - Penzance charter for Heartland Rail through Creech
19-08-06 47828 and 47813 head the 1Z65 Gloucester - Penzance charter for Heartland Rail through Creech
19-08-06 43102 leads 43039 on the 1C02 Bristol TM - Paignton GNER HST service for Virgin Trains
19-08-06 43102 leads 43039 on the 1C02 Bristol TM - Paignton GNER HST service for Virgin Trains
 30-07-06 After a good dousing of overnight rain, 6024 is seen passing Creech St Michael on route to Kingswear with the 1Z27 from Bristol TM. The tour was booked for 60009 'Union of South Africa' however the locomotive had failed it's fitness to run exam.
30-07-06 After a good dousing of overnight rain, 6024 is seen passing Creech St Michael on route to Kingswear with the 1Z27 from Bristol TM. The tour was booked for 60009 'Union of South Africa' however the locomotive had failed it's fitness to run exam.
 29-07-06 GNER liveried 43116 leads 43115 North through Creech St Michael with the 1E46 Paington - Newcastle service for Virgin Trains
29-07-06 GNER liveried 43116 leads 43115 North through Creech St Michael with the 1E46 Paington - Newcastle service for Virgin Trains
29-07-06 43043 and 43052 formed the 1V29 Manchester - Newquay service for Virgin Trains passing Creech St Michael
29-07-06 43043 and 43052 formed the 1V29 Manchester - Newquay service for Virgin Trains passing Creech St Michael
23-07-06 66554 passes Creech St Michael light engine forming the 0Z22 17:00 Kingsland Road - Hackney Yard. The move was to position the loco back with the rake of PGA wagons which were dropped at Hackney on Friday (21-07-06). Note the Buzzard on the fence post!!
23-07-06 66554 passes Creech St Michael light engine forming the 0Z22 17:00 Kingsland Road - Hackney Yard. The move was to position the loco back with the rake of PGA wagons which were dropped at Hackney on Friday (21-07-06). Note the Buzzard on the fence post!!
 23-07-06 6024 'King Edward 1st' works another of the popular 'Torbay Express' trains. The 1Z27 Bristol TM - Kingswear passes Creech St Michael running approx 10 early.
23-07-06 6024 'King Edward 1st' works another of the popular 'Torbay Express' trains. The 1Z27 Bristol TM - Kingswear passes Creech St Michael running approx 10 early.
 21-07-06 43058 is seen leading 43066 on the 18:49 Bristol TM - Plymouth service. The Midland Mainline HST was bought into use by Virgin Trains for the day after they experianced a shortage of Virgin Voyagers! ;->
21-07-06 43058 is seen leading 43066 on the 18:49 Bristol TM - Plymouth service. The Midland Mainline HST was bought into use by Virgin Trains for the day after they experianced a shortage of Virgin Voyagers! ;->
 29-05-06 37411 was used to move Mk1 stock to the South West in preperation for several Steam Railtours. The Green liveried Class 37 is seen passing Creech St Michael with the 5Z20 09:52 Old Oak Common - Tavistock Jn stock move
29-05-06 37411 was used to move Mk1 stock to the South West in preperation for several Steam Railtours. The Green liveried Class 37 is seen passing Creech St Michael with the 5Z20 09:52 Old Oak Common - Tavistock Jn stock move
23-04-06 67024 is seen passing Creech St Michale with the 1Z60 Bath - Plymouth 'Northern VSOE'
23-04-06 67024 is seen passing Creech St Michale with the 1Z60 Bath - Plymouth 'Northern VSOE'
 22-04-06 45112 is seen passing Creech with the late running Pathfinder Tours 1Z55 Derby - Kingswear Charter
22-04-06 45112 is seen passing Creech with the late running Pathfinder Tours 1Z55 Derby - Kingswear Charter
 03-04-06 Network Rail Departmental Unit 950001 passes Creech working the 2Z08 Derby RTC - Exeter Riverside
03-04-06 Network Rail Departmental Unit 950001 passes Creech working the 2Z08 Derby RTC - Exeter Riverside
 03-04-06 43004 and 43009 are seen rounding the Curve at Creech St Michael with the 1Z30 09:12 London Paddington - Penzance 'Special Launch Train'. The train was run to launch the new Firstgroup Franchise and is seen heading for Taunton where a small party had been arranged.
03-04-06 43004 and 43009 are seen rounding the Curve at Creech St Michael with the 1Z30 09:12 London Paddington - Penzance 'Special Launch Train'. The train was run to launch the new Firstgroup Franchise and is seen heading for Taunton where a small party had been arranged.
03-04-06 With their Wessex Trains branding removed 158747 and 150242 are seen passing Creech working Cardiff - Taunton stopping service for 'FIRST'. As of the 1st April 2006 Firstgroup now operate all previous Wessex Trains services in the South West.
03-04-06 With their Wessex Trains branding removed 158747 and 150242 are seen passing Creech working Cardiff - Taunton stopping service for 'FIRST'. As of the 1st April 2006 Firstgroup now operate all previous Wessex Trains services in the South West.
 24-09-05 47813 and 47316 pass through Creech with the 1Z46 Wolverhampton - Minehead charter run by Heartland Rail (Cotswold Rail)
24-09-05 47813 and 47316 pass through Creech with the 1Z46 Wolverhampton - Minehead charter run by Heartland Rail (Cotswold Rail)
 24-09-05 50031 and 50049 round the curve passing with the 1Z52 Banbury - Penzance charter run by Pathfinder Railtours
24-09-05 50031 and 50049 round the curve passing with the 1Z52 Banbury - Penzance charter run by Pathfinder Railtours
24-09-05 67005+67016 pass by with the 1Z49 Euston - Par 'EdenEx' operated by Past Time Rail, the train later returned as the 1A98 Par - London Paddington!
24-09-05 67005+67016 pass by with the 1Z49 Euston - Par 'EdenEx' operated by Past Time Rail, the train later returned as the 1A98 Par - London Paddington!
29-08-05 47854 in 'West Coast Trains' colours is seen passing Creech with the 1Z55 Ealing Broadway - Penzance. The tour would later feature 34067 'Tangmere' between Penzance and Exeter
29-08-05 47854 in 'West Coast Trains' colours is seen passing Creech with the 1Z55 Ealing Broadway - Penzance. The tour would later feature 34067 'Tangmere' between Penzance and Exeter
 07-08-05 6024 'King Edward 1st' passes Creech with 'The Torbay Express' heading for Kingswear
07-08-05 6024 'King Edward 1st' passes Creech with 'The Torbay Express' heading for Kingswear
 09-07-05 43108 leads 43107 through Creech with the 1C02 Bristol TM - Paington as a 'holiday extra'. The GNER set is usually to be seen racing up and down the East Coast Mainline!
09-07-05 43108 leads 43107 through Creech with the 1C02 Bristol TM - Paington as a 'holiday extra'. The GNER set is usually to be seen racing up and down the East Coast Mainline!
 02-07-05 43070 leads 43196 through Creech on the 1V49 Newcastle - Newquay 'Summer Saturday' service
02-07-05 43070 leads 43196 through Creech on the 1V49 Newcastle - Newquay 'Summer Saturday' service
24-06-05 D1015 passes Creech with the 1Z56 Euston - Exeter 'Western Trident Part 1' ready for the run through Central Wales the next day
24-06-05 D1015 passes Creech with the 1Z56 Euston - Exeter 'Western Trident Part 1' ready for the run through Central Wales the next day
 28-05-05 43112+43118 in GNER colours race away from Taunton with the 1E33 Paignton - Newcastle Summer Saturday service for Virgin Trains
28-05-05 43112+43118 in GNER colours race away from Taunton with the 1E33 Paignton - Newcastle Summer Saturday service for Virgin Trains
 28-05-05 D1015 passes Creech working another special charter to Kingswear on the Paignton Branch. It's seen with the 1C52 from Paddington
28-05-05 D1015 passes Creech working another special charter to Kingswear on the Paignton Branch. It's seen with the 1C52 from Paddington
 28-05-05 43070 and 43080 pass Creech working a Summer Saturday service with the 1V29 Manchester - Newquay service, formed of an Midland Mainline HST for Virgin Trains
28-05-05 43070 and 43080 pass Creech working a Summer Saturday service with the 1V29 Manchester - Newquay service, formed of an Midland Mainline HST for Virgin Trains
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