- 40012 arrives Bury tonight in typical North West weather with the last service from Rawtenstall at the ELR DMU event. Nice touch by the ELR to place a wreath on the front of the loco too. Picture taken on 10 November 2024 by Tom McAtee.
40012 at Ramsbottom with the 17.50 Rawtenstall to Bury DMU drag on the 18th November 2023. Photo by Tom McAtee.
40012 'Aureol' at the ELR, seen here stretching her legs so to speak as she leaving Irwell Vale on the 17 September 2023. Photo by Steve England
After some minor servicing and repairs, 40012 waits to take up its next duty at Bury Baron Street depot on Thursday 21/09/2024
Photo taken by David Richard Downer
Photo taken by David Richard Downer
With the help of a New Set of Batteries, 40012 'Aureol' burst into life outside the Diesel Depot at Swanwick Junction on Wednesday evening 21st June 2023
Copyright Paul Hill Collection
Copyright Paul Hill Collection
40012 ' Aureol' outside the Diesel Depot at Swanwick Junction on Sunday 11th June 2023 Copyright Paul Hill Collection
BRAND NEW SET OF BATTERIES FOR 40012 'AUREOL' SEEN STORED INSIDE SWANWICK DIESEL DEPOT ON 08 JUNE 2023
40012 Manchester Victoria 12 September 1983 Pictures by Jonathan Hawkes
Happy New Year from the Class 40 Appeal
40012 Near Longwood on a Leeds to Stanlow oil tanks on the 17 January 1985 Photo by John Whiteley
40012 Near Longwood on a Leeds to Stanlow oil tanks on the 17 January 1985 Photo by John Whiteley
THE Life and Times of D212 Aureol
in BR days, Departmental use and Preservation
By Paul Hill
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in BR days, Departmental use and Preservation
By Paul Hill
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40012 Under the Sheets
40012 Aureol under the sheets outside the diesel shed at Swanwick Junction on Sunday 31st October 2021.
Photo Paul Hill Collection.
Photo Paul Hill Collection.
40012 seen outside the diesel shed at Swanwick Junction on Sunday 10 October 2021 Photo by Paul Hill
40012 Aureol in action on the North Wales Coast
The 1045 Manchester Victoria - Holyhead service slows for the station stop at Prestatyn whilst in the care of 40012 Aureol on 14th August 1982.
Picture taken by Nigel Mack
Picture taken by Nigel Mack
D212 Aureol waiting the right away from Oxenholme in the early 1960's
40012 seen at Ayr depot on 10 August 1983 Picture taken by John Dawson
97407 on a southbound loaded ballast working at Warrington Bank Quay on 02 October 1985 Photo taken by Michael Hart
97407 seen at Ince Moss near Wigan on an Engineers train on 31 August 1985 Photo taken by Gary Holland
Top marker disc as now been fitted to number one end.
Picture was taken at Swanwick Junction on 02 November 2020 by David Richard Downer
Picture was taken at Swanwick Junction on 02 November 2020 by David Richard Downer
Two pictures of 40012 at Swanwick Junction show the loco partly sheeted over ready for the long winter months ahead.
Photo on the Left was taken by Bill Pizer. Photo on the Right was taken by Michael Kendrick.
Photo on the Left was taken by Bill Pizer. Photo on the Right was taken by Michael Kendrick.
Bill Pizer has now fitted three of the four marker discs back on number two end
Picture taken at MR-B Swanwick Junction on Sunday 18th October 2020 by Bill Pizer
Picture taken at MR-B Swanwick Junction on Sunday 18th October 2020 by Bill Pizer
40012 one step nearer to running again.
The loco is seen at Swanwick shed on 11 October 2020 shortly after having its roof lifted back on.
I would like to say a special thanks to everyone that help on the day.
Ed Foden for lifting the roof back on, The D4 lads for shunting the loco into position, and David Downer, Ian Curry, Bill Pizer.
Michael Kendrick, Shaun Wright , Josh and Daniel Baggaley who help David Downer out on the Saturday and last but not least myself. Thanks to everyone for giving up your free time to help secure the roof back on Aureol we really appreciate all your help.
*Top picture showing the roof now back on 40012 was Taken by Paul Hill Collection .
*The two bottom pictures of the roof being lifted back on the loco was taken by William Pizer,
The loco is seen at Swanwick shed on 11 October 2020 shortly after having its roof lifted back on.
I would like to say a special thanks to everyone that help on the day.
Ed Foden for lifting the roof back on, The D4 lads for shunting the loco into position, and David Downer, Ian Curry, Bill Pizer.
Michael Kendrick, Shaun Wright , Josh and Daniel Baggaley who help David Downer out on the Saturday and last but not least myself. Thanks to everyone for giving up your free time to help secure the roof back on Aureol we really appreciate all your help.
*Top picture showing the roof now back on 40012 was Taken by Paul Hill Collection .
*The two bottom pictures of the roof being lifted back on the loco was taken by William Pizer,
Progress on 40012 during September 2020. A third coat of BR Blue has now been applied to the roof, New rubber seals have been fitted to the inside of all four roof hatch doors , the four roof hatch door catches have now been refitted. The loco as also received yellow axle box covers and all the multiple working equipment as received a fresh coat of orange paint.
A selection of photos of 'Aureol' in action on the North Wales Coast Line
in the 60's, 70's & 80's
Permission to use all these pictures was obtained from Steve Morris.
in the 60's, 70's & 80's
Permission to use all these pictures was obtained from Steve Morris.
D212 Aureol teams up with D313 on the approach to Chester during the mid 1960's with an Up service off the North Wales Coast.
Photo by The Late Brian Hickey with permission. Permission to use this picture was obtained from Steve Morris.
Photo by The Late Brian Hickey with permission. Permission to use this picture was obtained from Steve Morris.
Above Left:- An early view of "Aureol" heading an Up Irish Mail through Penmaenbach between Penmaenmawr and Conwy. July 21st 1962. Photo by Peter Owen with permission.
Above Right:- An early 1960's view of 40012 passing through Menai Bridge on a Down working to Holyhead. Photo by Norman Kneale with permission. Permission to use both of these pictures was obtained from Steve Morris.
Above Right:- An early 1960's view of 40012 passing through Menai Bridge on a Down working to Holyhead. Photo by Norman Kneale with permission. Permission to use both of these pictures was obtained from Steve Morris.
40012 is seen passing through Bangor on a Holyhead bound Freightliner during May 1974. B Bank nameplate shows signs of not long having being removed. Photo by Barry Wynne with permission. Permission to use this picture was obtained from Steve Morris.
Here we have 40012 departing Penmaenmawr working the daily St Helens ballast on September 19th 1979. For those of you that don't know it was Penmaenmawr resident Ron Watson-Jones who was responsible for painting the names on the original named members of the class. It was done during layover whilst working Penmaenmawr balllast services during the late 70's-early 80's with at least one being so treated on Bangor station during a turn around on a Manchester diagram. Ron struck up friendships with a number of the Traincrew of the time and staged several interesting things as a result. Here is one of them, 40012 carries Ron's Irish Mail headboard (more often seen on class 40's working The Coast in the early 80's). The notes on the image tell me it is "Ozi" waving out of the Secondman's window - perhaps somebody out there knows him...? The headboard would be carried as far as "Metal Bridge" at Dwygyfylchi a mile or so out of Penmaenmawr where it would be returned to Ron.... Imagine trying to do this today.....! Anyway, here is the working having just left Penmaenmawr Quarry loading sidings taken by Ron and reproduced with permission. Permission to use this pictures was obtained from Steve Morris.
40012 is seen on the outskirts of Holyhead working a Manchester service on June 3rd 1981. This image would be the subject of a painting by Ian Walmsley, commissioned for my 30th birthday. Prints of this were then produced for sale - some of you may well have one.... photo by Steve Morris. Permission to use this pictures was obtained from Steve Morris.
An image that could only have been recorded by Penmaenmawr's Ron Watson-Jones! Here is Departmental 97407 ex 40012 viewed from the Penmaenmawr quarry unloading gantry with it's train waiting to be loaded with ballast. It is August 13th 1985, a few months following reinstatement to traffic on May 20th. Photo by Ron Watson-Jones with permission.
Permission to use this pictures was obtained from Steve Morris.
Permission to use this pictures was obtained from Steve Morris.
Another great image recorded by Ron Watson-Jones... A "tarted up" 97407 is seen pulling out of Penmaenmawr quarry loading sidings with another load of ballast destined for the North West.... March 17th 1986. Reproduced with permission.
Permission to use this pictures was obtained from Steve Morris.
Permission to use this pictures was obtained from Steve Morris.
97407 complete with "embellishment" is seen working an Engineers train at Wrexham during the summer of 1986. Photo by The Late Brian Hickey with permission. Permission to use this pictures was obtained from Steve Morris.
40012 approaching Llandudno Junction in August 1978 photo by David Rostance
Three pictures taken by Bill Pizer on Sunday 24 November 2019 at the MR-Butterley Swanwick shed.
Picture on the left show's the middle roof section receiving attention.
Middle picture show's 40012 minus its middle roof section and marker discs sheeted over.
The picture on the right show's the inside of the roof which is currently being painted by Bill.
Picture on the left show's the middle roof section receiving attention.
Middle picture show's 40012 minus its middle roof section and marker discs sheeted over.
The picture on the right show's the inside of the roof which is currently being painted by Bill.
40012 Seen at the MR-Butterley Swanwick Junction firework display on 02 November 2019 photo by Catherine Beresford-Kemp
Left:- 40012 Aureol Burst back into life for the first time this year after overhauling all four turbo's, seen at Swanwick Shed on 18 August 2019.
Right:- 40012 Aureol is seen without marker discs for the first time in preservation at Swanwick shed on 18 August 2019. The marker discs have been removed to re-place the glass and a full re-paint which will include adding the thin black line around the outer edge.
Both pictures taken by Paul Hill Collection
Right:- 40012 Aureol is seen without marker discs for the first time in preservation at Swanwick shed on 18 August 2019. The marker discs have been removed to re-place the glass and a full re-paint which will include adding the thin black line around the outer edge.
Both pictures taken by Paul Hill Collection
97407 at Carnforth on 1st April 1986 having just left the yard with 8L83 ballast working conveying spoil for Kirkham Tip.
Picture taken by Stephen Mc Gahon
Picture taken by Stephen Mc Gahon
212 (without its Aureol nameplates) Seen passing Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch on containers 28 October 1973
photo the-transport-photo-interchange.co.uk
photo the-transport-photo-interchange.co.uk
97407 (40012) passes Gresty Bridge with a spoil train on 23 March 1986. Note withdrawn 40015 in the distance which sat there from November 1984 until August 1986 before being dragged to Swindon Works for scrapping. Photo taken by Douglas Johnson
TURBO SWAP IS WELL UNDER WAY
The Class 40 Appeal is not hang around has you can see from the above pictures the turbo swap on 40012 Aureol is well under way at the MR-Butterley with all four turbo's now lifted out of the loco 11 January 2019 All photos by Bill Harrison
12 th January shows two pictures inside the engine room minus all four turbos. Photo by Daniel Baggaley.
The picture on the far right taken on 15th January shows two of the four turbo's lifted back inside Aureol. Photo by Bill Harrison.
The picture on the far right taken on 15th January shows two of the four turbo's lifted back inside Aureol. Photo by Bill Harrison.
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(Left Side) 40145+40012+Royal Saloon Coach (Right Side) 40012+40145+ Royal Saloon Coach seen passing Wichnor Junction on 5Z40 0837 Bury East Lancs Railway to Butterley M.R.C. on 22nd November 2018. Both photo's Paul Hill Collection
THE GOOD OLD DAYS
Having taken over the train at Newcastle Central, 40012 is seen in the early hours of 21 July 1984 with the previous evenings 1S37 Kings Cross-Aberdeen Parcels. Photo by Douglas Johnson
40012 Aureol in action on the East Lancs Railway
Above:- a selection of pictures taken by Ian Murray on 31 August 2018 of 40012 Aureol in action on the East Lance Railway.
Selection of Pictures taken of 40012 Aureol during the East Lancs Railway Sunmmer Diesel Gala beetween 6th - 8th July 2018
Left:- photo by Emma Seddon 06/07/18 Middle:- Photo by Emma Seddon 06/07/18 Right:- Photo by Phil Desmond 06/07/18
Left:- photo by Mark Graham 08/07/18 Middle:- photo by Rory Lushman 07/07/18 Right:- photo by Phil Desmond 06/07/18
40012 & 37109 Seen Leaving Irwell Vale during the East Lancs Railway Diesel Gala on 07 July 2018 Photo taken by Unzi Paul
Left:- 40012 Seen at Irwell Vale on 06 July 2018 Right:- 40012 Seen at Little Burrs Bridge on 06 July 2018
Both pictures taken by Neil Harvey
Both pictures taken by Neil Harvey
40012 On the East Lancs Railway seen passing Burrs on 06 July 2018 Photo by Neil Harvey
ELR Class 40's 60th Anniversary Event Night Photo Shoot
D200 - D213 - 40106 - 40012 - 40135 - 40145 taken at Baron Street on Wednesday 11 April 2018 Photo by Emma Seddon
D200 - D213 - 40106 - 40012 - 40135 - 40145 taken at Baron Street on Wednesday 11 April 2018 Photo by Emma Seddon
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40012 Ramsbottom photo by Antony Christie
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40012 Photo by Emma Seddon
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40012 Bury photo by Mark Atkinson
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Photo taken by Emma Seddon's of 40012 at the East Lancashire Railway on the 14 April taking part in the Class 40's ....... 60th Anniversary event
ELR class 40 Anniversary Special, what a fantastic event
Six class 40’s in one place at the same time, first time this has happened since 1985
The crowds liked it, the train crew’s liked it, and the railway liked it what more can you say. . The CFPS / ELR organizers really pull-out all the stops here and put on a superb event enjoyed by everybody, but that’s certainly going to a hard one to follow lads. In fact, I’m going to put my neck on the line here and say that’s one of the best events ever.
The Class 40 Appeal would like to thank the ELR / CFPS for inviting us to the event and hope everyone enjoyed the sight and sounds of 40012 hauling trains once again. This was the first time the loco had been out since 1994 and she really did us all proud, got rid of a few cob-webs and performed faultlessly through the three day event.
You will now all be pleased to know Aureol is now staying on at the railway till at least September and will be hauling a variety of service on the line thought out that period. More information and dates when 40012 is out working can be obtained from Class 40 Preservation Society at www.cfps.co.uk
We are extremely grateful to everyone who worked on Aureol to make sure the loco attended this event, especially the Andania lads from Barrow Hill for all their hard work and determination to get the loco finished in time. Without their help the loco would have properly just appeared has a static exhibit only.
If anyone would like to make a donation towards the up-keep of 40012 we would really appreciate it. The four turbo’s need overhauling to start with at a cost of £8,000 and the list seems to be endless. I’ve spent the last thirty odd years trying to raise money and believe me it’s not easy. Still the only way to keep this “Beast” running for now and future generations to enjoy is by sheer hard work and determination to succeed and financial support from all those interested in class 40’s.
We done our best to give everyone the opportunity to ride behind Aureol and take loads of pictures, now it’s your turn to give Aureol something back in return. Anyone interested in making a donation to 40012 can do so through our Pay-Pal account by logging onto our web site at aureol.weebly.com
Six class 40’s in one place at the same time, first time this has happened since 1985
The crowds liked it, the train crew’s liked it, and the railway liked it what more can you say. . The CFPS / ELR organizers really pull-out all the stops here and put on a superb event enjoyed by everybody, but that’s certainly going to a hard one to follow lads. In fact, I’m going to put my neck on the line here and say that’s one of the best events ever.
The Class 40 Appeal would like to thank the ELR / CFPS for inviting us to the event and hope everyone enjoyed the sight and sounds of 40012 hauling trains once again. This was the first time the loco had been out since 1994 and she really did us all proud, got rid of a few cob-webs and performed faultlessly through the three day event.
You will now all be pleased to know Aureol is now staying on at the railway till at least September and will be hauling a variety of service on the line thought out that period. More information and dates when 40012 is out working can be obtained from Class 40 Preservation Society at www.cfps.co.uk
We are extremely grateful to everyone who worked on Aureol to make sure the loco attended this event, especially the Andania lads from Barrow Hill for all their hard work and determination to get the loco finished in time. Without their help the loco would have properly just appeared has a static exhibit only.
If anyone would like to make a donation towards the up-keep of 40012 we would really appreciate it. The four turbo’s need overhauling to start with at a cost of £8,000 and the list seems to be endless. I’ve spent the last thirty odd years trying to raise money and believe me it’s not easy. Still the only way to keep this “Beast” running for now and future generations to enjoy is by sheer hard work and determination to succeed and financial support from all those interested in class 40’s.
We done our best to give everyone the opportunity to ride behind Aureol and take loads of pictures, now it’s your turn to give Aureol something back in return. Anyone interested in making a donation to 40012 can do so through our Pay-Pal account by logging onto our web site at aureol.weebly.com
40012 Aureol and D213 Andania together at Barrow Hill Roundhouse on Friday 6th April 2018. Photo by Shaun Wright
40012 Seen inside Harry Needle shed at Barrow Hill on Saturday 17 March 2018 undergoing maintenance repairs. Photo by Shaun Wright
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40012 Aureol & D213 Andania both looking immaculate at Barrow Hill on 10th May 2017. Photo by Shaun Wright
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40012 Seen in full sunshine at Barrow Hill on Saturday 14th January 2017.
minus 'Aureol' nameplate Photo Paul Hill Collection
minus 'Aureol' nameplate Photo Paul Hill Collection
40012 Seen inside Barrow Hill Roundhouse on Sunday 13th November 2016 Photo taken by Jonathan Dye
Now starting to look the part, 40012 in BR Blue livery seen inside Barrow Hill Roundhouse on 17 September 2016
Photo taken by William Pizer
Photo taken by William Pizer
40012 seen inside Barrow Hill on 4 Sept 2016 under going Intensive bodywork repairs. Photo's Paul Hill Collection
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D212 is now inside the shed at Barrow Hill and you can see from these two photo, work is well advanced
on bodywork repairs. The two Radiators have now been removed and sent away for repairs.
photos taken on 1st June 2016 by Shaun Wright.
on bodywork repairs. The two Radiators have now been removed and sent away for repairs.
photos taken on 1st June 2016 by Shaun Wright.
Work started this week at Barrow Hill on 40012 Aureol's £20,000 make over which includes a full
repaint back into BR Blue livery and number 40012.
The photo above was taken by Shaun Wright on Friday 27 May and shows the radiator roof section
being lifted off the loco ready to lift out the radiators and send them away for repair.
repaint back into BR Blue livery and number 40012.
The photo above was taken by Shaun Wright on Friday 27 May and shows the radiator roof section
being lifted off the loco ready to lift out the radiators and send them away for repair.
