A Nod To Brent - a friendly thread, filled with frivolity, cream teas and pasties. Longing for the happy days in the South Hams 1947.

[gwrrob]

Sad news to hear of the passing of the great railway photographer, Peter Gray. Like many, his colour albums were invaluable in the building of my layout. He loved the West Country and he will be sadly missed.

[Guest 7007GreatWestern]

Sad news to hear of the passing of the great railway photographer, Peter Gray. Like many, his colour albums were invaluable in the building of my layout. He loved the West Country and he will be sadly missed.

 

Thanks for letting us know Rob. I think I have the complete set of the colour albums he did for Ian Allan. It's hard to think of anyone else who did more to record the end of the steam era in the South West. Not necessarily the best known of the great railway photographers but that's simply because he was underrated! He set about systematically covering just about every part of the West Country's pre-Beeching network in colour in the Spring of 1957 a task that he would take hime until 1965. He has left behind an absolutely unique and irreplaceable record. When I imagine in my mind's eye Summer Saturdays on the Devon banks, it is in the tones and hues of Kodachrome I, the biting clarity of an f2 Solagon and the exquisite composition of Peter W. Gray......

 

 

Andy.

[81C]

That a real shame his photo's and narratives are excellent I would like to get the complete set of his albums when and if they turn up.

[gwrrob]

5551 was very popular so here's a few more this afternoon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[gwrrob]

A few of Peter's excellent photos are online.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Tim Dubya]

A few of Peter's excellent photos are online.

 

WOW!  what a fantastic photographer and what a sad loss.

 

 

​Would the top two be Tiverton Junction?  I think I have some similar shots in a book, I guess by the man himself? 

Edited October 3, 2017 by Tim Dubya

[gwrrob]

 

 

​Would the top two be Tiverton Junction? 

 

Yes, out of interest how far away from here is the 'new' Tiverton Parkway station.

[Captain Kernow]

Yes, out of interest how far away from here is the 'new' Tiverton Parkway station.

Tiverton Parkway station is essentially on the site of the former Sampford Peverell Halt, where there were also an Up and a Down running loop.

 

It's only a mile or so away to the north.

[81C]

Yes, out of interest how far away from here is the 'new' Tiverton Parkway station.

Best guess just to the north 1.5k.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edit CK pipped me to the post

Edited October 3, 2017 by 81C

[The Fatadder]

A real shame about Peter Gray, his articles for the Torquay Herald gave a fascinating incite into the post war railway.  Somewhere in said newspaper's archive is a very useful photo of his of 2781 at Newton Abbot during the 40s shortly after having wartime damage rebuilt (in G W R black).    One day I will get on and model it...

[Mallard60022]

A few of Peter's excellent photos are online.

 

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That  Cement behind 2882 is probably destined for Exeter Central. I'm fairly sure the WR loco used to stay on and it would be well 'helped' up the incline. My only opportunity to include that up The Junction would be as a diversion. 

Great pics thanks.

Phil

[Andrew P]

The view of the Royal Albert Bridge, (above) is almost the one from my Parents front bedroom window, the room I was born in, many moons ago.

[gwrrob]

The view of the Royal Albert Bridge, (above) is almost the one from my Parents front bedroom window, the room I was born in, many moons ago.

Was the bridge built then Andy....

[Andrew P]

Was the bridge built then Andy....

I WILL GET REVENGE,    hahhaha

[Limpley Stoker]

I was just wondering if the Adams radial tank would be passing back through Brent on the return leg of its railtour- I’m sure they are missing it in Dorset.

[Siberian Snooper]

I was just wondering if the Adams radial tank would be passing back through Brent on the return leg of its railtour- I’m sure they are missing it in Dorset.

 

Probably need a banker!

[Limpley Stoker]

Probably need a banker!

I don’t think bankers are as popular as they used to be. They probably don’t drive Audis.....(sic)

[gwrrob]

I was just wondering if the Adams radial tank would be passing back through Brent on the return leg of its railtour- I’m sure they are missing it in Dorset.

 

Due to circumstances beyond my control I'm unable to bring you the Radial.  

[Mallard60022]

If you do, which one would it be? (Radial that is).

Adams Apple.

[Tim Dubya]

If you do, which one would it be? (Radial that is).

Adams Apple.

 

Green or black, that's the craic!

[gwrrob]

If you do, which one would it be? (Radial that is).

Adams Apple.

 

My client doesn't have another yet but there are other goodies lined up for your pleasure in the coming months. There might even be something GWR too.  

[gwrrob]

5551 does the afternoon honours.

 

 

 

 

 

[gwrrob]

 

 

 

 

[46444]

Lovely shots Robin.

 

The LNER Pigeon Van builds up nicely. The teak effect does look good. I've one of these to finish in BR Crimson.  

 

Talking of vans I'm in the process of detailing a Dapol Fruit D with Lanarkshire Model Supplies buffers and MJT vents...

 

Cheers,

 

Mark

[46444]

Has heard a rumour the GWR Cobbler will be calling in on Brent in the next few weeks....