DaveF

Thanks very much for the photo and maps. Even though I am a biologist I never fail to be surprised at how quickly trees can grow. David

My only regular commute was around 1957/8 when I travelled on the Great Central into Nottingham Victoria from East Leake on the way to and from school. Usually the loco was a B1, the stock was a mix of Gresley and Mark 1s, all corridor. The Gresleys were more comfortable. Once or twice the loco was a V2, I think I was once hauled by an ex LMS Class 5. From time to time in the morning the train would approach the platform very quickly and stop beyond the station, followed by a quick reverse into the platform. We were usually back on time by Nottingham. David

Having looked at the photo it is a 24. Thanks, David

More Scottish photos today - some even have trains in them. Greenock Princes Pier bridge over A8 July 74 J3849 Guay Class 24 Glasgow QS to Inverness Aug 73 J3276 Gullane remains of NBR line Aug 74 J3976 Leith Aug 74 J3975 Railways on both side of the road -who knows which is which? Leith Class 08 Aug 74 J3988 David

Swiss metre gauge today with a look at Bergün on the RhB. Bergün 29th July 92 C17136 Bergün 29th July 92 C17137 Bergün Ge4/4ii 617 St Moritz to Chur 29th July 92 C17138 Bergün Ge4/4ii 617 St Moritz to Chur 29th July 92 C17139 Bergün 29th July 92 C17141 David

I've just had a look at Google Earth, I see what you mean. It is still remarkably similar. It's a very long time since I stopped the car there to have a look. David

Yes, but your link works! Edit - Mine does now. David

Yes, it was 1967, 16th July to be exact. 60019 was working an RCTS special from Leeds to Glasgow. Edit After a number of attempts the link now works. It is on the Six Bells Junction site at: which gives more details. https://www.sixbellsjunction.co.uk/60s/670716ag.html But if you look at the railtour files and select 1967 you will find it. Why is the internet never simple? David

A look at the the Settle and Carlisle between 1965 and 1967 this afternoon. Settle Junction view south, A4 60019 in distance July 67 J959 Horton Station name board and signs Sept 66 J629 Selside LMS Class 5 down goods Aug 65 J250 Ribblehead LMS 8F 48641 down goods Sept 66 J631 Mallerstang 9F up freight Aug 65 J322 David

Austria today with some photos taken from the platforms at Jenbach. Jenbach 1042 639 Innsbruck to Graz Sept 89 J10408 Jenbach 1044 082 Lindau to Graz Sept 89 J10410 Jenbach 1044 016 Sept 89 J10413 Jenbach 1110 014 westbound freight Sept 89 J10421 Jenbach 6030 301 Worgl to Innsbruck Sept 89 J10432. David

It was part of a display to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the line between Hexham and Blaydon. I forgot to put in the captions. David

Hexham, on the Newcastle - Carlisle line today. The photos are from 1984 and 1985. The fire engine was dealing with a small fire in the coalyard, which was not rail served then. Hexham 9th June 84 C6497 Hexham 9th March 85 C6725 Hexham 9th March 85 C6727 Hexham 9th March 85 C6728 Hexham 37024 9th March 85 C6738 David

It's a fine day in late July 1992 so we'll travel to the Oberalp Pas to see what is happening on the Furka Oberalp Bahn. Oberalppasshohe 28th July 92 C17084 Oberalppasshohe FO Deh4/4ii 28th July 92 C17085 Oberalppass 28th July 92 C17087 Oberalppass FO HGe4/4 36 eastbound 28th July 92 C17108 Oberalppass FO HGe4/4 36 eastbound 28th July 92 C17110 David

Rob, When I look at the Harrogate photos I am always surprised how many mixed formation dmus there were at that time. I know Dad didn't seek them out, he just photographed whatever came along. David

Yes they are, I forgot to change ano to Barclay, now done. I think I'm getting old. David

Harrogate in 1965 and 1966 today with trains crossing the Stray and just south of the station. These are from half frame slides. Harrogate Class 104 Bradford to Harogate July 65 J211 Harrogate Class 110 Harrogate to Bradford Aug 65 J255 Harrogate Class 101 Harrogate to Leeds Sept 65 J357 Harrogate Class 25 up Yorkshire Pullman Dec 65 J430 D5178? Harrogate Class 46 D171 up White Rose April 66 J472 David

The Rhatische Bahn today, most are at at Bonaduz between Reichenau Tamins and Filsur. Bergunnerstein Tunnel 29th July 92 C17134 Bonaduz 29th July 92 C17175 Bonaduz 29th July 92 C17176 Bonaduz Be4/4 514 Chur to Thusis 29th July 92 C17177 Bonaduz Be4/4 514 Chur to Thusis 29th July 92 C17178 David

I think these are the only two photos I have of the type, both in the later dark blue. I didn't start taking photos in the north east until 1980. I think they have both in this thread, but a long time ago so am copying them here. Ashington Hunslet 0-6-0DS 2120201 and Barclay25th May 87 C8525 Ashington NCB Hunslet 2101208 and Barclay 28th Nov 97 C9288

I've no idea why I had it down as a K1 and not as the K4 3442 The Great Marquess, I really should have known better, especially as at one time Dad had known Viscount Garnock who then owned the loco. David

As far as I know, yes. There is a signal on the upside, not visible in the photo, K544 if that helps with the exact location. David

Photos at a number of locations on the ECML this afternoon. Brookmans Park 313030 Kings X to Welwyn 5th March 77 C3233 Essendine Class 47 1556 down Aug 71 J2734 High Dyke Class 254 HST up Feb 83 C5943 Barkston Class 47 47470 up Sept 76 J5441 Frinkley Lane crossing Class 47 down Jan 76 J5044 David

Some Swiss photos today but we are now going to look at the railways in the Summer of 1992. In 1992 I decided to drive to Switzerland rather than fly. We start with some photos taken in the north east, along the line from Appenzell to St Gallen, now part of the Appenzeller Bahnen, which is metre gauge. Appenzell Sitter bridge AB BDeh4/4 Appenzell to St Gallen 31st July 92 C17231 Appenzell BDeh4/4 Appenzell to St Gallen 31st July 92 C17232 Zweibrucken AB BDeh4/4 12 St Gellen to Appenzell 31st July 92 C17240 Teufen BDeh4/4 12 St Gallen to Appenzell 31st July 92 C17238 Teufen BDeh44 12 St Gallen to Appenzell 31st July 92 C17239 David

Back to the 1970s this morning with photos from visits to the Severn Valley Railway. Bridgnorth Ivatt Class 2 46443 Bridgnorth to Hampton Loade April 72 J2862 Bridgnorth Ivatt Class 4MT 43106 Bridnorth to Bewdley Oct 76 C3058 Eardington Ivatt 4MT 43106 Bridgnorth to Bewdley July 74 J3771 Eardington WD 600 Gordon Bridgnorth to Bewdley July 74 J3774 Arley GWR 45xx 4566 Bewdley to Bridgnorth LNER K4 3442 behind 11th April 77 C3292 Arley 7812 Erlestoke Manor Bridgnorth to Bewdley 8th Sept 79 C4824 Also D1062 Western Courier - thanks to brushman47544 for reminding me. David

Many thanks for your comments. I don't think I have any photos around Mantle Lane, it was in the wrong direction from home! David

It actually went to Bressingham. I believe it is now stored in Switzerland as a source of spare parts after a restoration company failed. Does anyone know anything more? David