43108 leads 1E10 0753 Aberdeen to KX at Holme Green Crossing 20.6.08. Me driving on KX 3 Diagram. Photo by Ian Bowskill.

The author at the controls of 47701 at Doncaster during Class 47 training, January 2002.

the author and 47315 at Dagenham Dock June 1989.

The author along with daughter Michelle and Kings Cross Trainee Driver Tony Kocks at the GNER Gold Crest presentation at Doncaster races 8.9.04

The author poses in the cab of 3311 at NPI during Class 373 training Oct' 2002. Eurostar Instructor Pete Roberts stands alongside.

The author fights off the cold at Manor Farm bridge at Cholsey 9.2.06

Class 373 seminar at NPI Depot Oct' 2002 with (L - R) The author along with fellow GNER drivers Colin Fisher, Robert Rice and former GNER driver Mick Frosdick.

S&C outing, with (front) Colin Fisher, Mick Allsop (KX Guard), The Author, KX Driver John Sharp. Back: Gary Page (KX DTM), Chris Luesley, Chris Munro (with beer), Trevor 'Desperate' Dann, Mick Rice and Darren Kelly (GNER KX Drivers).

Carlisle 3.3.04 Front: John Sharp (GNER KX Driver), Colin Fisher (GNER KX DTM) and Mick Allsop (KX GNER Guard). Rear: Mick Rice, Trevor Dann, Chris Munro (KX GNER Drivers). Gary Page (DTM). Robert Rice, Chris Luesley and Darren Kelly (KX GNER Drivers).

Kings Cross Driver Team Manager Gary Page poses alongside 3312 at Waterloo on the occasion of the Whiterose Farewell special 14.12.05

Gordon Johnston, fellow Kings Cross GNER driver, poses at the controls of 3303 on 8.12.05.jpg

GNER Leeds driver John Zabernik poses at the controls of 3303 on 25.8.05.jpg

Trainee Driver Neil Goodwin (Kings Cross) at 'the sticks' of 3305 working the 0805 KX-Leeds 16.8.05.jpg

GNER Leeds driver, and contributor to my Yahoo photosite, Mick 'Danny' Kaye poses at KX with 3311 2.12.05.jpg

My wife - Sue (aka MrsB), son David and new Daughter in law Charlotte on their wedding day, 18.3.06

Chilling in Afganistan. Son David (the one with the hat) and mates take a well earned rest whilst on active service 6.6.06

Sue and Charlotte on the cliff tops near Barry Island 3.2.07

MrsB gives Grandson William a conversion course on Grandads Dalek 4.7.06

My lovely Grand daughter Chloe poses for Grandad on her third birthday 22.4.07

Grandson William does his Jurgen Klinsmann impression 22.4.07

Latest addition to my family, my second grand daughter Amy Louise (born 15/11/07) has already viewed my photo collection !!!!

Fellow GNER colleagues (L to R) Chris Luesley, Melvyn Lake and Mick O'Shea commemorating the passing of the late and very much missed, Joe Gunter during his wake at White Hart Lane football ground 4.5.07. (Some acheivement getting a 'gooner' posing next to the Spurs mascot) R.I.P. Joseph.

Me at the tender age of 8 with Squadron Leader R Jones, who was the then leader of The Red Arrows at RAF Wildenrath in Germany, 1965.

Me on the evening of 8.7.06 My 50th birthday bash.

NXEC Kings Cross Driver Graham Russell poses on 47270, when he was a young driver at Hither Green. Picture taken during the mid 1980's at Dover Town Yard.

Fellow Kings Cross Driver colleagues Mick Carroll (grey tee shirt) and Graham Russell at my 50th birthday p**s up 8.7.06

Fellow GNER colleague Driver Paul Ashby raises a glass at my 50th on 8.7.06

Long term friend and fellow 'photter' Brian Denton in Switzerland 16.5.07.jpg

Fellow Kings Cross GNER Driver Team Manager Colin Fisher plots the next move during a quiet interlude at Waitby 24.8.07

Kings Cross Driver Barry Rees at the controls of 5G05 at Palmers Green 12.1.08.

Kings Cross Driver Trevor 'Desperate' Dann poses on 5G05 at Peterborough 12.1.08.

Kings Cross Driver Ian Dyson at the controls of 5G06 departing Peterborough Yard 12.1.08.

Kings Cross Thunderbird Link new recruits. L to R; Howard Kaye, 'Desperate' Dann, Barry Rees and Ian Dyson at Peterborough 12.1.08.

67024 assists failed 1A47 1942 Leeds to Kings Cross at Peterborough 1/9/08. Kings Cross Driver Chris Munro gets the cab ready. Picture by Jon Benton.

New recruits to NXEC. Drivers Steve Cork (ex FCC Brighton) and right, Steve Parkin (ex FCC Bedford) alongside 91126 prior to their first mainline Class 91 drive on 1D30, 1110 KX-Leeds 16/10/08.

Steve Cork at the controls of 91126 at 125 MPH, between Grantham and Newark, Thursday 16/10/08.

Steve Parkin at the controls of 91126 on 1D30 approaching St Neots at 125 MPH, Thursday 16/10/08.

NXEC Trainee Drivers Flora Oliviera and Phil Wright stand in front of 91129 on the 1010 to Leeds at Kings Cross 10/2/09. 5 minutes after this picture was taken, Phil was driving his first mainline train as he drove the train (under my supervision) from KX to Grantham.

Phil Wright at the controls of 91129 approaching Hitchin at 125 MPH.

At Grantham, Trainee Ruth Goodwin took over to Doncaster. Ruth is seen awaiting 'right away' at Grantham.

At Doncaster, Flora Oliviera took over for the run to Leeds. Flora is seen in the 'hot seat' during the Wakefield call.

Me and Trainee Driver Phil Wright pose by 43308 at Kings Cross on 19/2/09 after a 2 minute early arrival. The purpose of this trip was to assess the Trainees at the controls, prior to them being assigned to their Driver Trainers for getting in their minimum 240 driving hours. Once they've completed a minimum 240 hours, they will be 'passed out' as qualified Drivers. Photo by Steve James.

Journeys end....Three very pleased trainees pose for the camera at journeys end at Leeds. L to R: Flora, Phil and Ruth.

Kings Cross Trainee Driver Flora Oliviera on her first drive of an HST. 43308 on 1E10 0752 Aberdeen to Kings Cross passing through Northallerton on 19/2/09. Photo courtesy Phil Wright.

KX Trainee Driver Phil Wright at the controls of 43308 on 1E10 0752 Aberdeen to Kings Cross leaving York 19/2/09. This was Phil's first drive on an HST.

1E10 has arrived at Kings Cross 2 minutes early, 19/2/09. Trainee Driver Ruth Goodwin brought the train in from Peterborough on what was her first HST drive. Left to right: Flora Oliviera, Me, Ruth Goodwin and Phil Wright. Photo by Kings Cross NatEx Driver Steve James.

A trip with the Guv'nor.....NatEx KX Driver Steve Ellis at the controls of 91111 during the station stop at York on 1N03, 0830 Kings Cross to Newcastle 24/2/09.

NatEx Leeds based driver Russell Williams is seen at the controls of 67021 whilst undergoing his assessment of his Hertford route competence, Monday 16/3/09.

Bernie Holland and Chris Wilson (HV Anorak) have a little go on the pump trolley which is situated in the grounds of the superby restored Gotherington station building, 5/4/09. Many thanks to Mr Bryan Nicholls for his hospitality.

Colin Fisher lines up the next shot. Gilze-Rijen 9/6/09.

Just turned six hours old. Willow-Mai, my third Granddaughter (and fourth Grandchild) looks pretty content in Nans arms 14/11/09.