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  1. A horse-drawn furniture removal van has appeared at Farthing. The kit is a reborn Gem product, marketed under the John Day Models label alongside other re-introduced whitemetal ranges. It’s all run by Daryle Toney who is very helpful (no connection). The main parts are a fair fit. As usual I used Loctite Gel to stick it together. Unlike most superglues it does not require a perfect join to bond well. Some parts did require fettling. This is the front of the van. I filed the sides a bit and shortened the supporting bracket. Coming together. It’s quite a beast. If Wikipedia is to be trusted, Pantechnicons ranged from 12-18 ft in length. That’s 49-72 mms in 1:76 scale. The kit is 67 mms long. It’s also quite tall, more so than the common types seen in photos. For some reason the parts for the end section get in the way of each other, so required a bit of work. First the brackets on the end panels were shortened, using the “Salami method”. The lower floor casting doesn’t line up with the end panels. The instructions suggest shortening the panels, but after consulting prototype photos I chose instead to saw off bits of the floor casting itself. This allowed everything to line up nicely, with a section of styrene employed as gap filler. I then entombed the ghost of Mrs X in the van. Mother of a childhood classmate, she once tore into me for spilling cocoa on her sofa. It wasn’t my fault, her son pushed me, but she wouldn’t listen. I hereby condemn her to travel forever in this empty furniture van, with not even a pillow to sit on. Two padlocks seal her fate. Goodbye Mrs X, nobody messes with a railway modeller. I couldn’t find room to fit the rear springs properly, so cut a notch in them for the axle. You can’t see the dodge once the wheels are on. I would have preferred slimmer wheels but couldn’t find appropriate replacements. Filing the spokes rarely leads to good results, so I’ll live with it. A simple piece of plastikard prevents the fore-carriage from dropping off, while still being free to rotate. The driver’s seat was filed to a more discrete size. Judging by preserved Pantechnicons, it was actually more common for the driver to sit on the roof, but I did find one or two photos with a lower seat. Bits of 0.45mm wire were added for arm rests and supports. The foot-rest was raised a bit to match the driver. Forgot to scribe it but managed it later. The shafts are fitted with bits of wire, which plug into holes in the fore-carriage. The horse is included in the kit. The driver is a seated passenger from Andrew Stadden’s range. At this point I was confronted by a delegation from United British Draught-horses for Liberty and Equine Defence (UNBRIDLED). They informed me in no uncertain neighs that a large Pantechnicon requires at least two horses. So I hastily fashioned a two-horse drawbar... ...and ordered a couple of Shire horses from Dart Castings. Fearing further industrial action, I added some steps and grab handles for the driver. Then primed the whole thing. Next, the livery. The prototypes were often extensively lettered. And colourful. I normally go for subdued colours, but it’s been a dreary winter and I felt like a bit of Rock & Roll, so took inspiration from this striking example. I spent some time drawing up various designs in Microsoft Word, which has more options for sizing and spacing text than is at first apparent. The curves were made to fit by importing a photo of the model into Inkscape, drawing the appropriate curves and then copying the shapes back into Word. I printed selected designs on paper, sprayed them with matt primer to protect the colours, and cut them with a fresh blade. Paper is of course a bit crude compared to DIY transfers, but it’s straightforward and you can test designs directly on the model. @kirtleypete has even used it for locos. The van was painted yellow and black, and the paper then mounted with a thin layer of lightly diluted PVA. Final details included a driver’s handwheel for the brakes, plus tarps, rope and other rooftop clutter. I added some chains from Cambrian Models and finished off with MIG weathering powders. The odd-looking loading flap is prototypical, if rather chunky. I also fitted chains to the Shire horses, mounted with a wire loop drilled into the harness. Looks like the Oryx wants in on their gig, probably an agent from DISRUPT (Dissident Ruminants for Progressive Transport). As usual, there are no reins. My layouts are set up and dismantled all the time, so the normal solutions – e.g. fuse wire - are just not practical. What I need is something thin yet robust enough to fit quickly with a pair of tweezers. Ideas welcome. As you can see, Bailey & Sons’ strategy was to locate their offices at railheads along the Berks & Hants line. This worked well and the company grew to become one of the major removal firms in the area. Yet for Mr Bailey, Senior - lover of all things yellow – it was a source of constant irritation that his horses didn’t match his vans. Eventually Mr Bailey proposed to dye the horses yellow. But his sons - brought up in a sickening sea of yellow - finally rebelled and said no, father, enough now.
    78 points
  2. A rare occasion in the 1930's, when Old Reliable and Old Faithful were utilised together on empties to Ward Fell Slate Quarry.
    73 points
  3. Tony, I have just arrived home from a weekend of being ‘mutually improved’ on the Ffestiniog Railway and have caught up with this post. I guess I am one of those who quite happily (and very slowly!) am building my own recreation of a small slice of 1950s East Anglia. A few photos of progress to date are attached. Nigel
    64 points
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  5. The first photo today was taken in Blyth to show the remains of the line to the staithes which ran along the Town Quay and Commisioners Quay, the "south side staithes" as they were named by the harbour commissioners in their 1929 history of the port. The staiths were beyond the buildings to the right, to the left was a shipyard. Blyth staion is behind me, now the site of Morrisons, the health centre and hospital. The view is now just about unrecognisable unless you know the town. The rest are on the north side of the river and harbour around the Power station and the west staiths. Blyth trackbed of line to staiths behind gasworks view east June 80 C5064 Blyth Power station Class 56 shunting Dec 82 C5889 Blyth Power station 56134 16th April 85 C6806 Blyth Power station Class 56 running round 7th June 86 C7575 Blyth West staiths 08747 16th April 85 C6807 Blyth West staiths 08872 19th April 85 C6830 David
    59 points
  6. Photos in Edinburgh for this morning. Edinburgh Waverley 37259 and 37121 WBHS Newcastle to Fort William 11th May 85 C6839 Edinburgh Waverley Class 26 Class 101 Class 08 Aug 73 J3258 Edinburgh Waverley Aug 73 J3260 Edinburgh Princes Street Gardens Class 47 up l e Aug 73 C1298 Edinburgh Class 101 to Dundee Aug 73 J3265 Edinburgh Class 27 5374 Glasgow to Edinburgh Aug 73 J3267 David
    56 points
  7. Back to Swayfield again for more early 1970s photos. Swayfield Class 31 up parcels Jan 70 J2049 Swayfield Class 25 D7503 down parcels Aug 71 J2726 Swayfield Class 55 55001 up Dec 71 J2800 08.10 Newcastle to Kings X Swayfield Class 31 5601 down ecs March 72 J2847 Swayfield Class 46 190 down June 72 J2951 17.30 Kings X to Leeds and Bradford David
    56 points
  8. Hopefully posting photos will now return to about normal. I am more mobile, much less pain and hopefully the hernia has gone. Some taken on the WCML around Hillmorton for this morning. One from 1972, the rest 1975. Hillmorton Class 86 E3199 down April 72 C908 Hillmorton Class 85 poss 85013 up parcels June 75 J4367 Hillmorton Class 81 down Motorail June 75 J4474 Hillmorton 86223 down June 75 J4477 Hillmorton Class 85 up June 75 J4482 David
    56 points
  9. I think this is worth a separate small thread, as we don’t do obituaries for businesses. For those not on the Hatton’s email list, I’ve pasted in below the text from their farewell email received today. There’s been a lot of discussion around the closure, but given that it’s happened, I think this is a really classy sign-off. Particularly appreciate the evident care for their staff. RichardT “Dear Richard, From all of us at Hattons, we want to thank you for all of your support and business. Over our incredible 77 year history we have been proud to serve the model railway industry and our wonderful customers. Hattons Model Railways has now officially closed but we wanted to send you one last email to bid you a fond farewell. A Message from our CEO Richard & Chairwoman Christine Christine Hatton: "My 26 years of full time work here have been an absolute blast. I will have fond memories of Hattons, the people I've worked alongside and the community we have served. I am now looking forward to a happy retirement including plenty of travel, golf and tennis - as well as some part time voluntary work. I would like to thank all of our customers and everyone associated with Hattons over the last 77 years." Richard Davies: "I'd like to say thank you to everyone who has worked & shopped with Hattons over the 25 years I've had the privilege to work here. Since 1999 the internet has transformed the world and invigorated our wonderful hobby. Hattons have sold over £225 million of model railways to over 425,000 different people in more than 150 countries - it's been an incredible journey and experience. After Hattons I'll be: Doing some consultancy work in the UK model railway industry. Consultancy work with companies outside of model railways - feel free to enquire by connecting on LinkedIn. I'm particularly interested in working with firms in Chester & North Wales on an ongoing basis, but more than happy to use Zoom to speak to anyone around the world Potentially visiting model railway clubs around the world and telling the story of Hattons - feel free to invite me! Spending time with family in Flint, North Wales Contactable at davieshq@gmail.com I would like to say thank you to Christine Hatton for asking me to help run Hattons, after her brother Keith died in 2008. Keith was an such incredible & unique person, that it was understandable many assumed his passing would lead to our closing - we surprised many by achieving a huge amount between 2008 & 2023. I wish Christine, and all the dedicated colleagues of Hattons, all the very best for the future. I am very sorry my best wasn't good enough to maintain Hattons success." Connect with Richard on Linkedin → Contact Richard via Email →   Hattons Staff move on to new pastures... We are pleased to announce that several of our staff members are continuing to work in the model railway industry. You may be familiar with Dave, Jack, Christov & Tom: Dave - Commercial Projects Manager Dave has been with Hattons for many years working in practically all areas of the business! Dave is moving on to Rapido Trains UK to assist with their forthcoming projects. Jack - Chief Content Officer You may recognise Jack from our popular Platform 1 livestreams and at exhibitions. He started in 2017, managing our marketing campaigns and content. He is moving on to work with Rails of Sheffield. Christov & Tom - Helpdesk Assistants If you've ever called or emailed us, you have likely spoken to Christov or Tom - who were two of our extremely knowledgeable helpdesk remote workers. Both have now moved to The Model Centre. Seeking staff for your organisation? We are more than happy to circulate any opportunities you may have to our highly capable former members of staff. Contact Us →”
    54 points
  10. "Where did I put the bloody thing?" A Modelu fitter scans the cupboard for the mysteriously missing tool
    54 points
  11. Carlisle for this evening, one photo is from 1986, the rest 1987. Most of them are Dad's. Carlisle 86419 Euston to Inverness 30th July 86 C7739 Carlisle 318268 on test April 87 J8801 Carlisle 08808 down transfer cement and 31 120 April 87 J8812 Carlisle 47660 Carlisle to Middlesbrough and 87034 April 87 J8814 Carlisle Class 108 M54247 in green April 87 J8869 David
    54 points
  12. Next up is a set of photos at Glasgow Queen Street on 2nd March 1984. I think it must have been Glasgow Exhibition and I'd gone on the train with friends for the day. I am fairly sure that was before the exhibtion moved to the current venue, if I remember correctly it was still in a place on Sauciehall Street. Glasgow Queen Street Class 101 and Dt Edinburgh to Glasgow 2nd March 84 C6415 Glasgow Queen Street 47702 Glasgow to Edinburgh 2nd March 84 C6416 Glasgow Queen Street 47522 37108 and Class 47 2nd March 84 C6417 Glasgow Queen Street 37190 Fort William to Queen St 2nd March 84 C6418 Glasgow Queen Street Class 101 314 Dunblane to Queen St 2nd March 84 C6420 Glasgow Queen Street 20212 ecs 2nd March 84 C6421 Glasgow Queen Street 2nd March 84 C6422 David
    54 points
  13. More photos at Grantham for this morning. Grantham Class 47 1503 11.00 Newcastle to Kings X May 72 J2924 Grantham Class 31 5674 iron ore from Belvoir Junction May 72 J2927 Grantham Class 55 up 14.10 Newcastle to Kings X Oct 73 C1422 Grantham Class 47 Newcastle to Kings X Jan 77 J5621 Grantham Class 40 40007 up parcels May 82 C5657 David
    53 points
  14. Some photos around Rotherham this morning. Rotherham GCR MR Sheffield avoiding line in distance Oct 76 J5500 Rotherham Masborough station south junction Dec 76 J5550 Rotherham Masborough Class 40 up freight Dec 76 J5553 Rotherham Masborough Class 08 Dec 76 J5548 Rotherham Masborough Class 108 Sheffield to Leeds 12th Auust 1977 C3490 David
    53 points
  15. Stafford in 1966 and Standon Bridge in 1976 for this evening. Stafford LMS Class 5 4-6-0 45434 down breakdown train Aug 66 J587 Stafford Class 86 E3195 up freight Aug 66 J589 Stafford Class 84 E3041 Liverpool to Euston Aug 66 J590 Stafford Class 84 E3095 Perth to Euston Aug 66 J593 Standon Bridge Class 304 038 down June 76 J5324 Standon Bridge Class 86 Liverpool to Euston June 76 J5326 David
    53 points
  16. Unidentified Ruston 88DS at the NCBOE disposal point at Blacker Lane, near Wakefield.
    52 points
  17. Today's second set are around Radcliffe on Trent between Nottingham and Grantham. Radcliffe on Trent Class 114 Grantham to Nottingham Mar 75 J4173 Radcliffe on Trent 37xxx Parkeston Quay to Manchester Mar 75 J4182 Radcliffe on Trent 20135 and ano Derby to Skegness Aug 77 J5746 Radcliffe on Trent Class 25 25121 removing footbridge Dec 77 J5868 Radcliffe on Trent Class 56 coal train from Cotgrave Feb 78 C3681 David
    52 points
  18. It does; but it's not a surprise to me in many ways as I'm able to say Richard is a friend as much as an industry contact. Many of our chats were outside work hours and not always about work or industry topics be it late night text message exchanges, Sunday or Bank Holiday chats, chats from all around the globe. Always exploratory and innovative with disarming honesty and frankness about matters, any conversation or meeting was memorable with tremendous likeability and the capacity to discuss alternative viewpoints without it ever being a disagreement. I respect who he is as much as what he achieved.
    52 points
  19. A little bit later than i intended as a friend called round here are some old photos at Nottingham London Road Junction where the lines to Lincoln and London via Melton Mowbray diverged, to the east of Nottingham Midland station. Dad always enjoyed using his track permit to take photos like these. Nottingham London Road Junction 4F 4585 up goods c1948 JVol7123 Nottingham London Road Junction 8F 48112 down goods and Jubilee up ex pass c1951 JVol1029 Nottingham London Road Junction 8F 48517 up le c1951 JVol2200 Nottingham London Road Junction Class 5 45020 pass Kettering to Nottingham c1952 JVol2191 Nottingham London Road Junction Compound 40900 down ex pass c1951 JVol2197 David
    52 points
  20. Selside and Horton in Ribblesdale on the Settle and Carlisle in 1965-1973. Selside LMS Jubilee up Waverley Edinburgh to St Pancras Aug 65 J248 Selside LMS Class 5 down goods Aug 65 J250 Selside Class 112 down pass Skipton to Carlisle Dec 66 J715 Horton in Ribblesdale Station name board and signs Sept 66 J629 Horton in Ribblesdale LMS Class 5 44824 down mineral April 67 J0862 Horton in Ribblesdale Class 47 up goods going away Aug 73 J3358 David
    51 points
  21. Now, after yesterdays Pannier excitement lets quieten things down with a tranquil view of some buildings. Mavis still chatting to Aunt Edna, me still leaning on a fence in deep conversation with an engine driver and Stan Dare eyeing up his next painting. This view captures the different levels I was after and through a gap in the trees you can see a flat bed wagon in the head shunt at track level.....
    50 points
  22. A few more black and white photos on the Midland at Langely Mill and Linby. Langley Mill Jubilee class 45670 Howard of Effingham up ex pass c1952 JVol5102 Linby 8F 48037 up goods c1950 JVol4169 Linby LTSR 4-4-2T pass Nottingham to Worksop c1952 JVol2228 Linby MR 3F 43826 up goods c1952 JVol4079 Linby MR 4F 44404 pass Mansfield to Nottingham May 52 JVol6125 David
    50 points
  23. Photos at Manningtree this evening, Manningtree is on the Great Eastern between Colcehster and Ipswich, it is the junction for Harwich. Manningtree Class 37 Iup St May 75 J4293 Manningtree Class 105 Harwich to Manningtree May 75 J4303 Manningtree Class 37 Peterborough to Parkeston Quay May 75 J4306 Manningtree SR S15 841 Greene King turning on triangle 3rd April 76 C2662 Manningtree Class 47 Liverpool St to Norwich April 78 C3804 David
    50 points
  24. Darlington to start with today. All were taken in1975. Darlington Derwent and Locomotion June 75 J4389 Darlington Class 47 up parcels June 75 J4390 Darlington Class 40 Glasgow QS to Scarborough June 75 J4392 Darlington Class 101 Saltburn to Darlington June 75 J4393 Darlington Class 55 55005 down June 75 J4394 Darlington Class 55 down Aug 75 J4868 David
    50 points
  25. A few photos around Sandsend of the line north from Scarborough to Middlesbrough. It is still open as far south as Boulby from Middlesbrough for the Boulby mine traffic. There are also some photos at Weaverthorpe on the line from Scarborough to York in 1976. Sandsend trackbed March 68 J1236 looking north Sandsend trackbed March 68 J1237 looking south Sandsend trackbed Kettleness Tunnel March 68 J1238 looking north Sandsend trackbed March 68 J1239 Sandsend is in the distance. Weaverthorpe Class 45 SO Leicester to Scarborough Sept 76 J5446 Weaverthorpe Class 31 SO Scarborough to SheffieldSept 76 J5447 Weaverthorpe dmu Leeds to Scarborough Sept 76 J5448 David
    50 points
  26. New Basford in Nottingham comes next. The snowy photos are probably about 1954 but they are a small batch for which I don't seem to have worked out the dates. New Basford N7 69620 coming from Bagthorpe Junction JMGC005 New Basford New Basford Class 01 up goods JMGC001 New Basford O4 63710 up goods JMGC013 New Basford WD 2-8-0 heading for Derby JMGC004 New Basford WD 2-8-0 heading for Derby, Class 01 up on GCR on bridge JMGC003 David
    50 points
  27. I haven’t posted on WW for a while, but at least I have been doing a bit of 4mm scale modelling for the MRC’s new EM docklands lauout, ‘Orchard Wharf’. With modern ‘in-house’ laser cutting technology and 3DP components from Modelu, it is quite remarkably easy to make bespoke kit type buildings, which previously would have been a major effort. Do not fear though, I have stayed true to the faith and continued work on York Road tube station (2mm of course). The model is awaiting a pile of sand. It will be good to have the youngsters driving the tube train at Ally Pally, where this will be on display in diorama form. Having cleared the workbench of 4mm office blocks, I will be able to return to the Skittle Alley hopefully in time for Missenden Abbey next weekend. Tim
    50 points
  28. North Lincolnshire now to look at Barnetby with a few photos taken from 1977 to 2008. Barnetby rear of eastbound oil train 11th Aug 77 C3473 Barnetby 56091 eastbound empty coal 30th May 91 C15859 Barnetby 150107 Cleethorpes to Newark 30th May 91 C15891 Barnetby 56094 westbound coal 26th July 2000 C25013 Barnetby 158761 Cleethorpes to Manchester 26th July 2000 C25015 Barnetby EWS 66019 westbound coal Aug 08 DSC4793 David
    50 points
  29. A set of Dad's photos taken at Chinley North Junction on the Midland Railway's line from Sheffield to Manchester on 15th October 1977. Chinley North Junction Class 108 Sheffield to New Mills Central Oct 77 J5827 Chinley North Junction Class 46 46011 Manchester to Parkeston Quay Oct 77 J5828 Chinley North Junction Class 47 47101 limestone Oct 77 J5829 Chinley North Junction Class 47 47101 lime Oct 77 J5831 Chinley North Junction Jubilee Class 5690 Leander SVRPS Dinting to London Liverpool St Oct 77 J5834 5690 hauled the train from Dinting to Sheffield. "The East Anglian" Liverpool St to Manchester and back. 15th October 77 David
    50 points
  30. Having taken a shot which doesn't really concentrate on the railway/trains at Bytham, I thought I'd try some others this afternoon, with these results.............. Ian Wilson's lovely booking hall and stationmaster's house. Geoff West's little porter must be fed up with sweeping the forecourt, seeing he's been doing it for at least the last seven years! Bob Dawson's tasty station cottages sit well alongside Ian's beautiful prototype Prototype Models' goods shed. Looking North along Station Road, with Bob Dawson's Willoughby Arms prominent to the left. Ian Wilson made the destination blinds for the bus (get in touch with him at Pacific Models and he'll create any you wish). I love the prototypical undulations in Station Road (plotted by Rob Kinsey) - Little Bytham is certainly not 'flat earth'. Another view looking south, from the goods yard entrance. I made the cottages and Ken Wilson made the council dust cart. Tom Foster weathered the bus. Isobel's mum is telling the group not to get dirty (Isobel has the skipping rope, a birthday present. Her dad was Bytham's principal signalman, and the family lived in the LH cottage). From this angle, my half-relief cottages aren't too convincing, but I like the composition.
    50 points
  31. Staying on the ECML this afternoon but further south at Grantham. Grantham A1 1 60113 Great Northern le c1951 JVol7107 Grantham A3 60053 Sansovino l e c1950 JVol4036 Grantham A3 up ex pass c1962 JVol1462 possibly 60109 Grantham A4 60008 Dwight D Eisenhower up Heart of Midlothian c1953 JVol4264 Grantham A4 60010 Dominion of Canada up ex pass c1959 JVol7060 David
    50 points
  32. Gateshead this evening, by the Central freight depot which was on the line to Sunderland. I think I only took photos there once. Tyneside Central Freight depot 08384 1st Aug 85 C7007 On the left the Tyne and Wear Metro line can be seen going into the tunnel to its underground Gateshead station. Tyneside Central Freight depot 08384 1st Aug 85 C7008 The Metro train in the background is heading from South Shields and will eventually terminate at St. James. Tyneside Central freight depot Gateshead 08384 1st Aug 85 C7012 Tyneside Central freight depot Gateshead Class 101 Midddlesbrough to Newcastle 1st Aug 85 C7014 Tyneside Central freight depot Gateshead Class 101 to Newcastle going away1st Aug 85 C7015 David
    49 points
  33. An assortment of photos from Morpeth on the ECML in Northumberland for this morning. One photo shows an HST diverted over the Blyth and Tyne heading south. Morpeth 37076 up pipes Aug 80 C5147 Morpeth Class 101 Morpeth to Newcastle Jan 84 C6384 Morpeth 43158 up going away diverted via Blyth and Tyne after sleeping car train derailment 24th June 84 C6545 Morpeth Class 47 47622 Edinburgh to Newcastle 25th July 85 C6985 Morpeth 37221 up speedlink 9th July 86 C7607 David
    49 points
  34. Photos from the southern end of Toton for this evening. Toton Class 40 40150 down freight Oct 77 J5840 Toton Class 20 20172 Propelling towards down hump Oct 77 J5844 Toton Class 20 20136 up breakdown train and Class 47 47170 up coal Oct 77 J5846 Toton Class 47 down mgr April 78 C3768 Toton 45126 down oil Aug 83 C6143 Toton 25051 down freight Aug 83 C6144 David
    49 points
  35. Some photos of the preserved Great Central Railway at Quorn in the 1970s this morning. Quorn and Woodhouse Hunslet Robert Nelson No 4 Mar 75 J4168 Quorn NSB 377 King Haakon Vii Rothley to Loughborough 6th Sept 75 C2431 Quorn Littleton No 5 Rothley to Loughborough 30th May 76 C2738 Quorn D11 506 Butler Henderson Sept 76 C3016 Quorn Class 5 5231 Sept 76 C3019 David
    49 points
  36. The ECML again this morning on Stoke Bank at Swayfield. As I am doing less at the moment I have more time to reflect on the photos I am posting. I find it is surprising how much I remember about some of the visits to places even after around 50 years. For example today's were all taken by Dad yet I know without looking at my own photos that I was also there when 4 of these were taken. Swayfield Class 47 D1514 up 08.40 Bradford to Kings X July 69 J1772 Swayfield Class 55 9003 09.00 Kings X to Newcastle March 72 J2828 Swayfield Class 47 up 11.32 Bradford to Kings X on a Saturday Sept 72 J3110 Swayfield 31157 down empties Apr 74 J3654 Swayfield 47151 down tanks Apr 74 J3655 David
    49 points
  37. A few photos at Cramlington before I go downstairs to make a mug of tea and watch more railway video on YouTube. I shall be glad when I can move easily enough to actually make things again! Note Cramlington south just means the southern end of the town. Cramlington Class 43 up ex pass March 82 C5631 Cramlington 31297 tracklaying train 19th Feb 84 C6469 Cramlington South 47129 down parcels 5th July 85 C6981 Cramlington 143007 Morpeth to Newcastle 2nd April 86 C7351 Cramlington South Class 37 up breakdown train 19.44 9th June 86 C7578 David
    49 points
  38. Next we are between Trent and Loughborough on the Midland at Ratcliffe on Soar. Ratcliffe on Soar Class 45 St Pancras to Sheffield Mar 75 J4151 Ratcliffe on Soar Class 45 up Mar 75 J4154 Ratcliffe on Soar Class 47 up fly ash May 75 J4317 Ratcliffe on Soar Class 45 up June 76 J5298 Ratcliffe on Soar Class 116 dmu up June 76 J5299
    48 points
  39. Winning and Cambois on the Blyth and Tyne for today's second set. Winning 56080 25th Jan 84 C6400 Winning 37161 1st Aug 85 C7001 Winning 56127 28th March 89 C11758 Cambois brake vans July 80 C5115 Cambois Class 37 and Class 56 at Blyth power station Nov 83 C6323 Cambois West Blyth staiths 37217 Mar 84 C6460 David
    48 points
  40. A few photos taken in Newcastle this evening. Newcastle Class 45 down and class 101 May 74 J3717 Taken from the Keep. Newcastle King Edward bridge Class 47 up l e Jan 84 C6368 Taken from the Redheugh Bridge, as are the next 2 photos. Newcastle King Edward bridge Class 101 Newcastle to Carlisle Jan 84 C6370 Newcastle Central west end Classes 254 and 101 both just visible under the roof Jan 84 C6378 Newcastle 143005 Newcastle to Middlesbrough 29th July 86 C7679 David
    48 points
  41. Pegswood is on the ECML in Northumberland north of Morpeth. The station is still open, with a train in the morning and evening. Pegswood Class 55 Newcastle to Edinburgh Sept 80 C5198 Pegswood Class 254 down April 81 C5347 Pegswood 56102 Widdrington to Blyth power station 18th April 85 C6826 Pegswood Class 20s 20009 and 20029 down l e 9th Aug 85 C7097 Pegswood Class 254 up 9th Aug 85 C7098 David
    47 points
  42. And now from one of the bedroom windows of the cottages... A view not often seen as I am balancing over the layout, with the camera pressed against the backscene for stability... One false move....
    47 points
  43. With the crew ordered and awaiting dispatch 2776 has moved to the coal staithe. She will sit there until here crew arrives and finished with the wardrobe department where they will be added to the cab. A loco at rest And probably my favourite angle Fore an old stager she has scrubbed up well and makes a nice addition to the LM motive fleet.
    47 points
  44. Long range shot of the viaduct with the auto train posing....
    47 points
  45. Some photos taken on the Newcastle to Carlisle line at Hexham this teatime. The last 4 photos were taken during the 150th anniversary celebrations of the opening of the line. There was an exhibition of stock and locos in the goods yard. Hexham 9th June 84 C6497 Hexham 37078 and ano westbound going away 9th June 84 C6499 Hexham Permaclipper PC011 No 62606 9th March 85 C6734 Hexham Class 101 Carlisle to Newcastle 9th March 85 C6742 Hexham 31191 9th March 85 C6746 Hexham 9F 92220 Newcastle to Hexham Blaydon to Hexham 1835 to 1985 9th March 85 C6750 David
    47 points
  46. 3 of the superb Cavalex 56's....
    47 points
  47. An aged but cared for J15 65445 queues for its next role
    47 points
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