The first weekend of June was that of the Jubilee bank holiday and as is usually the case for formal state occasions, the weather was pretty terrible, especially on Sunday. Working from home on the Friday I went out at lunch time for a stakeout on the Goblin before heading off to Norfolk for the holiday. In East Anglia only Sunday was a complete wash-out, it rained from dawn 'til dusk. Saturday morning was actually quite bright, I went out to Green Drove between Stonea and March for the four morning intermodals (4E05, 4M29, 4L02 and 4E22). The Fens seemed to mark the boundary between the bright weather of Norfolk and Lincolnshire and the duller, cloudier conditions further south. Although never actually sunny it was bright enough. the rest of the weekend was spent walking, cycling and falling in the water, but that's another story :-)

The few days after the extended holiday saw more wind and rain, on most days it felt more like October than flamin' June. And it's not even Wimbledon yet! I took some pictures on all three days around North London on the way too and from work.

On Saturday 9th I had to go to Hunstanton by train and bus to pick up a bike. Catching the 06:45 from King's Cross I stopped off at Ely for the four breakfast time workings which, in the event, turned out to be three, 4L02 didn't show on account of problems loading and unloading the previous day at Felixstowe as a consequence of the high winds.

I was fortunate that week commencing 11th did see some bright and sunny weather, particularly in the morning which is my favourite time of the day.

On the strength of the weather forecast I took a day's holiday on Tuesday 19th and embarked on a round tour of the Northern Home Counties. It was a most enjoyable day out, topped and tailed by Chiltern's 1H09 & 1U53 with cherry red 67018 Keith Heller still doing the business.

The remainder of the month was spent taking a few pictures here and there, whilst going to and coming from work and a Saturday morning session in the fens. I spent the final Friday of the month riding and photographing the last few A Stock trains on the Met before they were relegated to cover for S stock and for a couple of peak hour extras.

On the final day of the month, Saturday, I took myself off with bike to Bedford, cycling to Wellingborough via Oakley, Sharnbrook and Souldrop, catching the Elstow to Mountsorrel, West Thurrock to Earles and Colnbrook to Lindsey. I also got a complete soaking courtesy of a 'Spanish Plume' shower.