RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted September 23, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 23, 2017 After a lot of searching, I am coming to the conclusion that these images are from Weymouth. The shed environs found on a Google search look very similar to those in the first photo. Could well be Weymouth, very definitely not Guildford. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 After a lot of searching, I am coming to the conclusion that these images are from Weymouth. The shed environs found on a Google search look very similar to those in the first photo. Looking at your second shot of 73088 I'd agree - Weymouth, and having been there recently (ish!) behind D1015 on a tour I'm even more inclined to think so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pH Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 After a lot of searching, I am coming to the conclusion that these images are from Weymouth. Definitely inclined to agree: http://www.davidheyscollection.com/userimages/0000-01-t-ermel-weymouth.jpg 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Yes, def Weymouth. You can see the signalbox in the second shot of the Standard Cl.5. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 Can anyone provide information on this location and working, please? It is not the best of exposures, and would appear to be close to a power station judging by the number of pylons; and I wondered if it was somewhere in Nottinghamshire, but the class 40 on a coal train tends to add confusion to that scenario. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted October 19, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) Can anyone provide information on this location and working, please? It is not the best of exposures, and would appear to be close to a power station judging by the number of pylons; and I wondered if it was somewhere in Nottinghamshire, but the class 40 on a coal train tends to add confusion to that scenario. It is taken at Stenson Junction, looking south west. It is between Derby and Burton on Trent. The sidings on the left served Willington Power station. David Edited October 19, 2017 by DaveF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 Thanks very much David; although now I feel somewhat foolish because I have asked the question of this location earlier on this thread (although my excuse is - that was in the 1990s and the track had been rationalised even more than seen here). I really must try and get my brain into gear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted October 19, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) Can anyone provide information on this location and working, please? It is not the best of exposures, and would appear to be close to a power station judging by the number of pylons; and I wondered if it was somewhere in Nottinghamshire, but the class 40 on a coal train tends to add confusion to that scenario. Scan-171019-0005.jpg Looks like the return empties of a Toton -Three Spires Jct coal working. Saw these regularly at Leicester in the early 80s with Class 40 on the front, although not sure why it would be at Stenson Jct. Edited October 19, 2017 by brushman47544 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 Thanks for the info Andrew. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 This location seems as if it would make a great one to model, and there is even a name on the signal box; but I can't read it. I hope someone can identify it. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastwestdivide Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Shildon? Compare the geograph photo here: http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3238590 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 Thanks, and you are right. Here is a more wide-angle photo taken before the rationalisation fever became an epidemic. https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8473/8436320872_fedb768a51_b.jpg 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Looks like the return empties of a Toton -Three Spires Jct coal working. Saw these regularly at Leicester in the early 80s with Class 40 on the front, although not sure why it would be at Stenson Jct. There was also a flow of coal to Garston from Toton during this period that passed through Stenson. Usually in the hands of a Class 58 whenever I saw it though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 Could someone identify these sidings please? I believe they are in (or near) the Barrow Hill area, as the shunter 08871 was a resident there for many years. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Could someone identify these sidings please? I believe they are in (or near) the Barrow Hill area, as the shunter 08871 was a resident there for many years. 08871 7:87.jpg A look at the Eastern Region Quail map suggests that these could be Barrow Hill Up Sidings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 Thanks for that suggestion. You might be right Brian, but I couldn't find the church with a spire (which appears in the background) on the map of that area. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Thanks for that suggestion. You might be right Brian, but I couldn't find the church with a spire (which appears in the background) on the map of that area. St Andrew's Church? I found this view on Google Earth :- https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@53.2742991,-1.3730905,3a,60y,180h,90t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1srIIN0EbOTfy264yLcROS6Q!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 (edited) St Andrew's Church? I found this view on Google Earth :- https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@53.2742991,-1.3730905,3a,60y,180h,90t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1srIIN0EbOTfy264yLcROS6Q!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 Genius! Thanks very much. And if you go down the hill on Google Maps and turn left into Cavendish Place, the view from the bridge is closer than the photo, but very similar. Not only that but the large building on the extreme right of the photo, above the trees, turns out to be Barrow Hill Methodist church which is just over the bridge in Cavendish Place. Edited October 20, 2017 by jonny777 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted October 21, 2017 Author Share Posted October 21, 2017 I am stumped with this view. I have no idea even for the region of his location. The curves look a little like minimum radius so I hope they are well secured to the baseboard. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 I am stumped with this view. I have no idea even for the region of his location. The curves look a little like minimum radius so I hope they are well secured to the baseboard. Scan-171021-0002.jpg Market Harborough Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted October 21, 2017 Author Share Posted October 21, 2017 Thanks Peter. I would have never guessed in a month of Sundays. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) I have no problem with the location of this photo; it was taken from a train passing Laira. I wondered if anyone could identify the Hymek? There are marks where the numbers have been removed, but I can't make out any of them clearly enough to be sure. I think DEG is written on the cab left hand side, and so I have guessed at D7018 for the time being, but any conformation or correction would be appreciated. Edited to add that I thought the Western was D1013 because on another view it looked to have red nameplates, but on closer inspection after an emergency visit to Specsavers I now realise those red patches were rust marks where the nameplates had been removed. A stab at identifying the Western would be appreciated as well. Thanks. Edited October 24, 2017 by jonny777 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Davexoc Posted October 24, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 24, 2017 I have no problem with the location of this photo; it was taken from a train passing Laira. I wondered if anyone could identify the Hymek? There are marks where the numbers have been removed, but I can't make out any of them clearly enough to be sure. I think DEG is written on the cab left hand side, and so I have guessed at D7018 for the time being, but any conformation or correction would be appreciated. d7018 d1013 laira 1979.jpg Edited to add that I thought the Western was D1013 because on another view it looked to have red nameplates, but on closer inspection after an emergency visit to Specsavers I now realise those red patches were rust marks where the nameplates had been removed. A stab at identifying the Western would be appreciated as well. Thanks. According to 1979 ABC, 7017 was preserved by the DEG at the WSR, while 7018 was by the DEG at Didcot, the other being 7029 at Swindon. As for the Western, they are listed as 1010 at Merehead, 1013 at SVR, 1023 at NRM, 1041 destined for Didcot, 1048 at NYMR and 1062 at SVR. Don't know if that helps at all.... Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 Thanks Dave, but my initial guess at the year has proved to be wildly inaccurate; and I now believe that photo to be taken in 1975. I believe D7029 was stored adjacent the GWML at Reading in the mid 70s, and I have a feeling D7017 was at Old Oak Common for a while after being taken out of BR service. So, unless the DEG had options on other members of the class, this really only leaves D7018. Mind you, why it was at Laira is something of a mystery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray M Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Try these two from Laira. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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