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  1. keefer
    There were sometimes Local instructions which allowed trains to sit/start from in advance of the signal, usually to do with train length in the platform (Fort William springs to mind). Sometimes a back indicator ('OFF') was provided on the signal but not always. Signal D887 on Darlington Re-signalling 1972 diagram: (from https://www.s-r-s.org.uk/pullfree.asp?FilePath=ArchiveSignals\Downloads\brer&FileName=1972-34.pdf)
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    These Summer Saturday trains were still running 10 yrs later - we were on one in 1983 & 1985 to go on holiday. We joined at Edinburgh Waverley on one of the former 'sub' platforms (20/21) which were a bit of a schlep up the stairs, along a footbridge/passageway then back down again (particularly with luggage)
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    Was fascinated by the track layout at Lewisham when I first saw it - basically a scissors crossover between two 2-track lines.
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    Very nice but obviously not a fan of weathering!
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    Can't quite make out the rear coaches but The Clansman often had a mix of most Marks of stock - Mk1, 2, 2 a/c and 3.
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    Thanks @JohnR for that. I suspected the SR's stock would be pretty much all green, so thought this must be a bit of a rarity.
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    But looks like the pantographs are fairly accurate and can actually pick up from the overhead. Mind you, that's the advantage of 1500V DC - thicker wires!
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    They're dedicated with the paint brush though - springs & dampers on the Mk1 (yellow bearing covers are easy-peasy)
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    Again, no dimensions but booklet shows vehicle types and possible formations: https://www.robel.com/fileadmin/ROBEL_Files/Produkte/Systeme_und_Fahrzeuge/Produktdatenblaetter/6970_ROMIS_System_Folder_en.pdf From https://www.robel.com/en/systems-vehicles/customer-projects/product/romis-system-network-rail-2/
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    Looking for something else, found an image of SR coach in lined maroon, August 1964 N Class 31401 at Farnborough, Aug '64 by David Christie on Flickr Another thing to watch for is 57' versus 64' stock - 64' ones had one more compartment Only certain coach types were 64' (S/BS?) and were less numerous (mainly SR/WR?)
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    Can you remember what the train was? Just that although it seems to be a Class 6 goods, the loco's heating boiler is working.
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    I posted this one in the Interesting Photos on Flickr thread. Tip run by Kevin Lane, on Flickr Spoil from Dunaskin Washery being propelled towards Minnevey for tipping, on the NCB Waterside system in Ayrshire, in January 1978.
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    it's too busy going back in time...
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    Another from Kevin, 40066 on coal empties 20/01/78 Kirkaldy by Kevin Lane, on Flickr
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    Just figured out the angle of the first pic. The photographer is looking S/SE from the A955 Wemyss road, just east of a filling station and near (what became) Mossgiel Mushrooms. Found it on a 1968 OS map (gated access road, with weighbridge hut) but couldn't work out the houses behind the train - but these are the 1970s-built Edington Place! There were houses there before, referred to as 'The Braes' on maps - presumably old tenements as they were demolished. link to NLS Maps 1968 OS 1:1250
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    sorry guys, i wasn't meaning it as a quiz - just that i had no idea that this sort of scene lasted so long, i would never have been anywhere near the real date. Locos, stock and workings from at least one or two generations before......
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    Nearly two years on........ Came across a wonderful Flickr set by Kevin Lane, click on the photos for full details. Never would have thought that steam was still alive & well in 1978, presumably the same old scene from years before..... Banking with Barclays by Kevin Lane, on Flickr In the bleak mid-winter by Kevin Lane, on Flickr
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    Before clicking through to the Flickr image & comments, have a quick guess as to the year of the photo. Tip run by Kevin Lane, on Flickr
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    Steam depot coaling stage out of action? Nae bother tae the boys at Perth in 1958, job done! A temporary measure by Kevin Lane, on Flickr
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    Periscopes are covered in the Carriage Committee Minutes in the Parkin Mk1 Supplement. IIRC most regions wanted rid of them as their unreliable mechanism was a constant maintenance issue but it was the SR that held out for them to be retained. As has been mentioned, they did not feature on Mk2 vehicles. Regarding EMUs, I don't know but should be easy to spot on pictures. REP/TC brake vehicles may show signs of plating over as these were conversions from l/h stock.
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    Good to have you back Dave, just take it easy! This photo is interesting for what seems to be one of the newer breakdown trains, probably all Mk1 stock and all in yellow. I remember an article in RAIL magazine c.1985 where they featured the scheme to replace the mixed bag of pre-nat & otherwise worn-out Departmental stock with new conversions from redundant Mk1s. IIRC lots of features to make the vehicles easier to use/maintain and more modern messing facilities for staff.
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    Is that the unit that had a 305/308 driving trailer on the other end?
  23. keefer
    Take care Dave and take as long as you need. As has been said, the Flickr thread-replacement service will keep us going meantime😊
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    I'm sure I've read that tail lamps continued on DMUs as there was not a reliable/adequate battery back-up for the electric tail lights.
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    Not on Flickr but YouTube, just spotted this on a video that came up on my feed: Laying some ballast on the BSC line at Tinsley (from 10:20 on video). After this, a tamper and track crew visits to complete the job. https://youtu.be/q821GJpEVqE?si=g0uOY2U-1cm-5TLS
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