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A Virgin HST train near Harlaston on its way up to Derby from Birmingham, also visible is the footpath across to the railway and the road overbridge to Harlaston.

A Virgin HST heading North to Derby

Looking towards Burton on Trent a locomotive heads away north. On the right is the loop where freight trains are often held so passenger services can pass them. This is the Derby to Birmingham main line and is busy with passenger and... (more)

This well kept hedge is part of the beautiful Staffordshire countryside. The Track leads to both the house and the hall.

Looking to the railway embankment from the footpath.

The ground is very dry and cracking in desperate need of some rain.

56 018 heads South with a train load of steel, being passed by a Virgin HST heading for Derby.

The loop line can be seen on the left of the picture. The two main lines to the right. This is the view towards Tamworth. A loaded coal service is passing heading towards Burton on Trent and onward to the power station at Ratcliffe.

Some old railway line that has been cut up into small lengths and left by the railway track and is slowly rusting away.

Cast iron post by the UC road, in parish of Elford (Lichfield District), roadside, on the verge, on North side of road. Lathe iron casting, erected by the County Council in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : HARLASTON 1 / CLIFTON... (more)