Railway Photographs

Overseas: New Zealand

Sat Feb 13 1982

Saturday 13 February 1982: Visited New Zealand in 1982, which I clearly remember but in the days before I owned a camera, so these are a selection of my father's railway shots from this trip.

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16. Class 70

Fri Nov 13 2009

Friday 13 November 2009: Freightliner's 'Powerhaul' fleet being introduced from late 2009.

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32. Tramways

Fri Nov 13 2009

Friday 13 November 2009: - Historic Trams, including Blackpool, Beamish and Great Orme - Modern systems in: Croydon, West Midlands, Manchester Metrolink, Sheffield Super Tram, Nottingham

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31. Other Light Railways

Fri Nov 13 2009

Friday 13 November 2009: Includes Docklands Light Railway, Tyne + Wear Metro, Maglev systems and the London Postal System

DLR 75 2006-06-07" /> DLR 03 2006-06-07" /> DLR 96 2006-10-23" /> DLR Shunter 94 2008-04-10 Poplar, DLR" /> DLR 99 2006-06-07 East India; the DLR unit works a eastbound service, with the high-rise offices in the background" /> Tyne+Wear Metro 4049 2008-06-16 North Shields" /> Tyne+Wear Metro 4005 2008-06-16 North Shields" /> Tyne+Wear Metro 4035 2008-06-16 North Shields" /> Tyne+Wear Metro 4020 2008-06-16 South Shields" /> Tyne+Wear Metro 4023 2008-06-16 Chichester" /> Tyne+Wear Metro 4002 2008-06-16 Newcastle" /> DLR 106 2008-10-31 Bank - a pair of new-style DLR units now in service" /> DLR 99 2008-10-31 Stratford - The PSA's control panel, normally concealed when driven in automatic mode" /> DLR 22 2009-05-08 Docklands" /> DLR 104 2009-05-08 Docklands" /> DLR 52 2009-07-01 Limehouse" /> DLR 25 2009-07-01 Limehouse" /> DLR 114 2009-07-01 Limehouse" />

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Overseas: Denmark

Thu Jan 1 2009

Thursday 1 January 2009: Overseas: Denmark

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Overseas: Netherlands

Sun Jul 5 2009

Sunday 5 July 2009: Visited the Tilburg area, with a wide variety of Open-Access operators, along with NS and Railion services; also Amsterdam and the NS Museum in Utrecht. Additionally, includes NS locos in UK Museums.

(Former DB Class 202)" /> (Six car version of the Regio-Runner (second series))" /> (Vossloh G2000-3)" /> (Vossloh G2000-3)" /> (Four car version of the Regio-Runner (third series))" /> (Four car version of the Regio-Runner (third series))" /> (Four car version of the Regio-Runner (first series))" /> (Six car version of the Regio-Runner (first series))" />

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Overseas: Austria

Fri Jun 12 2009

Friday 12 June 2009: Vast array of 'Taurus' hauled services, plus 'Hercules', 'Hector' and older locomotives, taken between Bratislava, Wien and Salzburg. Includes visits to railway museums in Wien and Ampflwang, featuring steam, diesel and electric traction.

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Overseas: Hungary

Fri Jun 12 2009

Friday 12 June 2009: Cross-border operations of Hungarian stock into Austria.

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Overseas: Czech and Slovakia

Fri Jun 12 2009

Friday 12 June 2009: Trips to Bratislava, including a small Railway Museum, and Prague

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33. Narrow Gauge

Sun Jan 1 2006

Sunday 1 January 2006: 33. Narrow Gauge

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13. Diesel Locos (Type 5: 3000hp+ ) - Classes 59 - 60

Thu Jun 1 2006

Thursday 1 June 2006: The small fleet of 59s were purchased for use by Yeoman, ARC and National Power. They have seen a wide variety of liveries, most of which are featured, reflecting the gradual change in ownership of these locos. The British built 60s were introduced in the late 1980s, but have since fallen from favour, with only a small percentage being used 20 years after construction.

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01. Steam Locomotives (Pioneers and Industrial)

Sun Jan 1 2006

Sunday 1 January 2006: Early designs, such as Rocket, and also locomotives used in Industrial settings.

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05. Steam Locomotives (SR)

Sun Jan 1 2006

Sunday 1 January 2006: Locomotives from the Southern Railway (and constituent companies)

30777 Sir Lamiel 03/06/2004 York" /> 34067 'Tangmere' 2006-05-11 Rugby" /> 34067 'Tangmere' 2007-05-04 Letchworth" /> 34067 'Tangmere' 2007-05-04 Letchworth" /> 35028 'Clan Line' 2007-05-30 Victoria" /> 35028 'Clan Line' 2008-04-16 Victoria, arrived on a VSOE charter." /> 30587 2008-05-24 York; this ex-LSWR 2-4-0T dates from around 1873" /> 96 'Normandy' 2008-05-24 York; ex-LSWR Dock Tank" /> 70 2008-08-21 Barrow Hill" /> 662 2008-08-21 Barrow Hill" /> 214 'Gladstone' 2008-09-26 NRM York" /> 34051 'Winston Churchill' 2008-09-26 NRM York" /> 35028 'Clan Line' 2008-10-31 Victoria" /> 35028 'Clan Line' 2008-10-31 Victoria" /> 34067 'Tangmere' 2008-12-05 Biggleswade" /> 35028 'Clan Line' 2009-02-21 Victoria" /> 34067 'Tangmere' 2009-02-21 Waterloo" /> 55 Stepney 2009-04-19 Bluebell Railway" /> 34059 2009-04-19 Bluebell Railway; this locomotive has just been restored, after last use over 40 years ago, and will be rededicated at a ceremony the following week. [Taken with kind permission of the yard-staff]" /> 72 Fenchurch 2009-04-19 Bluebell Railway" /> 488 2009-40-19 Bluebell Railway" /> 65 (SECR) 2009-04-19 Bluebell Railway" /> 1638 2009-04-19 Bluebell Railway" /> 592 2009-04-19 Bluebell Railway" /> 1638 2009-04-19 Bluebell Railway" /> 737 (SECR) 2009-05-22 NRM York" /> 563 2009-05-22 Shildon" /> 96 'Normandy' 2009-05-23 Eastleigh" /> 35005 'Canadian Pacific' 2009-05-23 Eastleigh" /> 35005 'Canadian Pacific' 2009-05-23 Eastleigh, alongside 34070 'Manston' and 34028 'Eddystone'" /> 34028 'Eddystone' 2009-05-23 Eastleigh" /> 34070 'Manston' 2009-05-23 Eastleigh" /> 34028 'Eddystone' 2009-05-23 Eastleigh" /> 53 2009-05-23 Eastleigh" /> 34028 'Eddystone' 2009-05-23 Eastleigh" /> 34070 'Manston' 2009-05-23 Eastleigh" /> 850 'Lord Nelson' 2009-05-23 Eastleigh" /> 30587 2009-05-23 Eastleigh" /> 34067 'Tangmere' 2009-06-27 Sandy" /> 34067 'Tangmere' 2009-06-27 Sandy" /> 30926 'Repton' 2009-08-03 Levisham" /> 4-6-0 825 2009-08-03 Whitby" /> 30926 'Repton' 2009-08-04 Levisham" /> 30926 'Repton' 2009-08-05 Pickering" /> 30926 'Repton' 2009-08-06 Levisham " /> 30926 'Repton' 2009-08-07 Levisham" /> 31625 1999-05-29 Rickmansworth (scan)" /> 34067 'Tangmere' 2010-01-12 Apsley, working 5Z67 Southall to Carnforth, providing an unusual sight of a SR loco on the WCML" />

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04. Steam Locomotives (GWR)

Thu Jun 1 2006

Thursday 1 June 2006: Locomotives from the Great Western Railway (and constituent companies). Includes famous designs such as the Castle and King classes, along with 'City of Truro'

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03. Steam Locomotives (LNER)

Thu Jun 1 2006

Thursday 1 June 2006: Locomotives from the London North Eastern Railway (and constituent companies). Includes the world famous Mallard and Flying Scotsman, alongwith the late-production A1 '60163'

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02. Steam Locomotives (LMS)

Sun Jan 1 2006

Sunday 1 January 2006: Locomotives from the London Midland and Scottish Railway (and constituent companies)

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Overseas: Africa

Sun Jan 1 2006

Sunday 1 January 2006: Includes railway vehicles from Africa, located in UK Museums

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Overseas: Far East and America

Sun Jan 1 2006

Sunday 1 January 2006: Includes railway vehicles from Japan and China, located in UK Museums

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Overseas: Sweden

Wed Oct 1 2008

Wednesday 1 October 2008: Day visit to G_teborg, with RC3, RC6, X2000 and EMUs present. Also includes international workings from Denmark and Norway.

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Z

Thu Jul 31 2008

Thursday 31 July 2008: Temporary photos, at present not to be taken too seriously!

Thomas ignored him, thinking 'Pah, at least I am on the fast-line today!', as he hauled the ballast wagons through the station

The Fat Controller ensured all the people stayed safely out of the way of the passing trains, on this very special day." />

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Overseas: Poland

Wed Jun 11 2008

Wednesday 11 June 2008: A short visit to Krakow and Tarnow, including a small PKP Gala at Krakow station. Includes classes EU06, EU07, EP07, EP09, ET21, ET22, ET41, SM42, plus multiple-units and rolling stock. Plus ex-Romanian Diesels and a CD electric loco.

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Overseas: Switzerland

Sun Jan 1 2006

Sunday 1 January 2006: Diverse selection of stock, old and new, from Basel...

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21. AC Electric Locos - Class 92

Thu Jun 1 2006

Thursday 1 June 2006: Build for operation through the Channel Tunnel, the Dual-Voltage design took many years to gain widespread route acceptance. Now seen along the length of the WCML and ECML, plus SR routes to France

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19. AC Electric Locos - Classes 89 and 90

Thu Jun 1 2006

Thursday 1 June 2006: Firstly the Co-Co pioneer 89, used on the WCML and ECML for a short period, and now preserved. Then the 90s, originally designated 87/2s, these have been used on the WCML, ECML and GEML, on passenger, mail and freight workings. They have carried a vast array of liveries, and despite being displaced by the Pendelinos, have a good future ahead of them.

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15. Diesel Locos (Type 5: 3000hp) - Class 67

Sun Jan 1 2006

Sunday 1 January 2006: The 125mph-capable Class 67 was introduced for high speed Mail Services, but was quickly displaced from this role. They have since found use on many duties including: ECML Thunderbirds, Railtours, Royal Train, Stock Moves, RHTT, EWS 'Executive Train' and Wrexham-London services. 29 out of the 30-strong class are featured in this collection, on a wide-variety of workings. Only 67004 is yet to be recorded on camera....

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14. Diesel Locos (Type 5: 3000hp+) - Class 66

Sun Jan 1 2006

Sunday 1 January 2006: In the late 1990s, the '66' was introduced by EWS, which has since become the standard locomotive for Freight Operators, with several hundred of the class in service, alongwith other examples in Europe. A representative selection of the EWS(DBS) and Freightliner fleets are shown, while from the smaller operators, all of the GBRf are included, the majority of the DRS, plus examples from the Fastline, (shortlived) Advenza, and Colas fleets. Of note, the following 'celebrity' locos are included: - 66152 (first 66 in DB Schenker livery), 66405 (Malcolm), 66411 (Eddie), 66412 (Malcolm), 66414 (James), 66522 (Shanks), 66623 (Bardon), 66709 (Medite)

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27. Channel Tunnel - Nightstar Stock

Sun Jan 1 2006

Sunday 1 January 2006: The ill-fated 'Nightstar' stock, now used in Canada. International Sleeper services designed to be hauled by 92s and 37/6s, the project was curtailed by the advent of 'budget airlines'. These images were taken while the stock was stored at MOD Kineton during a railtour visit in 2000. Also included are the Generator vans, converted from Mk3a sleepers.

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26. Channel Tunnel - Eurotunnel Locos/Stock

Sun Jan 1 2006

Sunday 1 January 2006: Includes: - Many of the Tri-Bo fleet (90xx, 91xx, 97xx, 98xx) - Car and Lorry rolling stock - Channel Tunnel construction images [Photography of the 'Shuttle' Locos is very difficult, with few available vantage points!] Update Soon: Many more photos due to be added to this collection

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29. Freight and Departmental Stock

Sun Jan 1 2006

Sunday 1 January 2006: 29. Freight and Departmental Stock

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20. AC Electric Locos - Class 91

Mon Jan 1 2007

Monday 1 January 2007: The powerful 91s (providing over 6000hp) operate with Mk4s on the ECML; Recent years have seen them refurbished and reclassified to 91/1, providing improvements to their reliability. The unique slab-end 'No 2 Cab' allows a smooth connection with the Mk4s, but can be used in the event of TDM failures. These operate through my local area, and most are included in this collection.

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17. DC Electric Locomotives

Mon Jan 1 2007

Monday 1 January 2007: Southern Region Classes 71 and 73 were 3rd-rail based, the latter also fitted with a small diesel engine making them very versatile. The 76 and 77 designs faded with the closure of the Woodhead line. The Class 73s outlived the other designs and some are still actively used, including with GBRf and Network Rail.

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22. InterCity 125 / HST

Mon Jan 1 2007

Monday 1 January 2007: Features both the Prototype and Production Prototype 'High Speed Train'. Includes the 'DVT' conversions, use on the New Measurement Train, and a wide variety of liveries.

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11. Diesel Locomotives (Type 4: 2000 � 2999hp)

Sun Dec 30 2007

Sunday 30 December 2007: The Type 4's included the Class 40s, Warships(41,42,43), Peaks (44,45,46), the large fleet of Class 47s, the popular 50s and 52s. While most of these classes were withdrawn by the end of the 1980s, the 47s still survive with some operators.

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10. Diesel Locomotives (Type 3: 1500 � 1999hp)

Sun Dec 30 2007

Sunday 30 December 2007: Classes 33 - 37; the Diesel-Hydraulic Hymeks were shortlived, but the 33s and 37s have proved popular, and several are still in use.

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09. Diesel Locomotives (Type 2: 1001 - 1499hp)

Sun Dec 30 2007

Sunday 30 December 2007: Classes 21 - 31, introduced during the 'Modernisation Plan', are now a scarce sight. Some 31s survive in active service, and several of the classes have good representation on the UK's Preserved Railways.

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08. Diesel Locomotives (Type 1: 800 - 1000hp)

Mon Jan 1 2007

Monday 1 January 2007: The Type 1 covered Classes 15 to 20; only the '20' has really survived, with many still in mainline service with DRS, over 50 years since introduction.

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07. Diesel Locomotives (Shunters)

Mon Jan 1 2007

Monday 1 January 2007: A wide variety of Shunters were constructed, but the 08/09 are now the only remaining ones in active service; other designs survive on industrial and preserved lines.

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34. British Railways - Miscellaneous

Sun Jan 1 2006

Sunday 1 January 2006: 34. British Railways - Miscellaneous

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30. London Underground

Sun Jan 1 2006

Sunday 1 January 2006: - Historic fleet of preserved vehicles - Current vehicles in use on the Underground - Battery Locos

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Published Photographs

Thu Jun 1 2006

Thursday 1 June 2006: This collection holds a portfolio of my images that have been 'in print' - many thanks to the various Editors who have kindly selected these images for inclusion. Permission has been granted for a couple of 'Not-for-profit' Railway Societies to use specific images in their publications - please contact me if your society would benefit from using any of the images on this website.

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New Photos

Mon Nov 30 2009

Monday 30 November 2009: This contains my latest images, prior to them being moved to the appropriate collections.

alongside Princess Royal Class 46203 'Princess Margaret Rose'" /> The sole operational Class 103 Co-Co locomotive works the 19:00 City Night Line service to Copenhagen, with 120 152-4 DIT" />

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25. Channel Tunnel - Eurostars

Sun Jan 1 2006

Sunday 1 January 2006: One of my favourite classes, this collection features 69* out of the 77 Class 373 Eurostars powercars, including images of: - 3rd Rail and HS1 services - Workings at Paris, Brussels, Waterloo and StPancras Terminals - 373/3 on WCML tests, GNER White Rose and SNCF services - TGV Branded units for French domestic services - Detail photos of Eurostar vehicle types *Includes: 3001-3022, 3102-08, 3201/02/05-16/18/19/21-24/26-32, 3301-6/09-14, 3999

GEC Alsthom Makers Plate from PowerCar 373313
2004-06-03 York" />

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Overseas: Belgium

Sun Jan 1 2006

Sunday 1 January 2006: A couple of winter trips by Eurostar to Brussels provided a variety of motive power, including 7 different electric locomotive classes.

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Overseas: Kazakhstan

Sun Jan 1 2006

Sunday 1 January 2006: Some travels in Kazakhstan, with the ex-USSR locomotive designs very prevalent.

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28. Coaching Stock

Sun Jan 1 2006

Sunday 1 January 2006: Some of the various carriages, including DVTs, used across the British network

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Overseas: Romania

Sun Jan 1 2006

Sunday 1 January 2006: From the 1995 to 2003 period, several visits to Northern Romania provided the opportunity to take these images; both passenger and freight workings are displayed.

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Overseas: Ukraine

Sun Jan 1 2006

Sunday 1 January 2006: Shots from two trips to a busy Kiev Central station, with plenty of action from diesel ChME3s in pilot duties, to various electric locomotive classes on long-distance workings, plus scenes from Kiev Electric Depot.

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Overseas: France

Sun Jan 1 2006

Sunday 1 January 2006: Visited Paris several times; variety of locomotive types and liveries, along with the different TGV versions; includes shots of record breaking units TGV-16 (380kmh) and TGV-325 (515kmh). [Eurostars contained in separate collection]

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Overseas: Germany

Sun Jan 1 2006

Sunday 1 January 2006: Visits to Berlin, Hamburg, Freilassing, Basel, and Salzburg managing to capture many German freight and passenger workings, including several ICE versions. The staff are relaxed with photography, and a large volume of loco-hauled services dominate the scene.

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Overseas: Ireland (including Northern Ireland)

Sun Jan 1 2006

Sunday 1 January 2006: Several visits to Dublin, plus a trip on the Enterprise to Belfast. Covers most stock used since 1999, including 071, 121, 141, 181 and 201 classes, alongwith the DMUs, DART units and the Coaching Stock

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Overseas: India and Pakistan

Sun Jan 1 2006

Sunday 1 January 2006: A brief visit to Delhi in 2006 provided the opportunity to capture some images of the Indian Railway network, and a visit to the Indian Railway Museum.

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23. Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs)

Sun Jan 1 2006

Sunday 1 January 2006: From Scotland to the West Country, a range of DMUs including first-generation, along with newer types such as Desiro, Voyager and Meridians.

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24. Electric Multiple Units (EMUs)

Sun Jan 1 2006

Sunday 1 January 2006: A vast array of classes and liveries; this collection contains both AC and DC EMU classes, but excludes Eurostar units.

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18. AC Electric Locos - Classes 81 - 87

Sun Jan 1 2006

Sunday 1 January 2006: The fleet of Classes 81 - 87 were the standard traction for WCML services for many years, being enlarged as electrification was extended. For many years they carried BR Blue, eventually being displaced by 'Sector' liveries, and then Privatisation colours.

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06. Steam Locomotives (BR)

Sun Jan 1 2006

Sunday 1 January 2006: Locomotives designed after 1948, under the British Railways era.

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12. Diesel Locos (Type 5: 3000hp+ ) - Classes 55 - 58, plus Pioneer Designs DP1 'Deltic' and Gas-Turbine 18000

Mon Jan 1 2007

Monday 1 January 2007: The Type 5 was originally the preserve of the 'Deltics'. These were supplemented by the 56 and 58 fleets, followed by the 59s and 60s, and then the 57 conversions. [66/67s are in separate collections]

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