Jonny's "where are these?" photo album

[brushman47544]

The Class 31 was 31407 also in mainline livery. 73133 was also provided by Mainline Freight for the gala along with 33109, 37074 and 31407

[iands]

Bought some more slides off ebay. No details I'm afraid so I'm seeking RMwebber's help once again in identifying a location please. Some of the slides I have been able to identify because it was easy (Birmingham New St), however, these 3 I'm struggling with, but maybe they are in the Birmingham/West Midlands area - but then again maybe not!

 

I assume all 3 are the same location (but then again, maybe not as the sky/weather is different in the first photo, so different day and probably different location), a carriage siding/yard somewhere.

[SM42]

The last one looks like Duddeston or was it known as Vauxhall then?

 

Vauxhall Shunt Frame, now known as Aston Signaling Centre on the left (this end of teh box is Aston SC, the far end still Vauxhall Shunt Frame)

 

Vauxhall flyover in the distance

 

Train is on slow lines, Photgrapher on down carriage siding with I think New Street's 75 (?) signal in the foreground

 

 Middle one could be Oxley, view from the signalbox

 

 

Andy

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[The Stationmaster]

I strongly suspect that the middle one is Oxley - the WR signal is something of a clue.

[iands]

39 minutes ago, SM42 said:

The last one looks like Duddeston or was it known as Vauxhall then?

 

Vauxhall Shunt Frame, now known as Aston signabox on the left

 

 

 Middle one could be Oxley, view from the signalbox

 

 

Andy

Thanks Andy.

There is another slide in the batch that is definitely Duddeston, but I hadn't connected it with any of the other slides (not knowing the area, I didn't want to assume they were all connected in some way - I've made that mistake before).

[iands]

42 minutes ago, The Stationmaster said:

I strongly suspect that the middle one is Oxley - the WR signal is something of a clue.

Many thanks Mike.

[woodenhead]

56 minutes ago, iands said:

I assume all 3 are the same location (but then again, maybe not as the sky/weather is different in the first photo, so different day and probably different location), a carriage siding/yard somewhere.

Bescot - looking from up/down reception sidings towards down sorting sidings, coaches are in the down storage sidings and the mainline can be seen to the far right.

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[iands]

4 minutes ago, woodenhead said:

Bescot - looking from up/down reception sidings towards down sorting sidings, coaches are in the down storage sidings and the mainline can be seen to the far right.

Many thanks Woodenhead.

[iands]

Here's another 3, some or all maybe at the same locations already identified and would be grateful for confirmation. Something unusual (for me at least) in the 3rd photo are the sub-signals, I've not come across this type before.

 

[SM42]

Middle one Oxley again from Wolverhampton end of viaduct. Oxley chord line diverging to right in  foreground

 

First one Basford Hall South looking towards Stafford? (Sheer guess)

 

Last one Willesden?? again a guess

 

Andy

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[DY444]

3 hours ago, iands said:

Bought some more slides off ebay. No details I'm afraid so I'm seeking RMwebber's help once again in identifying a location please. Some of the slides I have been able to identify because it was easy (Birmingham New St), however, these 3 I'm struggling with, but maybe they are in the Birmingham/West Midlands area - but then again maybe not!

 

I assume all 3 are the same location (but then again, maybe not as the sky/weather is different in the first photo, so different day and probably different location), a carriage siding/yard somewhere.

 

Top:  Bescot

Middle & Bottom:  Oxley

 

Edit.  Now SEDman has mentioned it below I don't think the top one is Bescot.   The coaches on the left don't make sense for Bescot.

Edited March 29, 2020 by DY444

[5BarVT]

2 minutes ago, SM42 said:

First one Basford Hall? (Sheer guess)

I thought there was a Basford Hall feel about the bridge.  You’ve pushed me to look closer and through the bridge is a box in just the right place and with just the right look for Basford Hall.  Over to the locals to confirm, and give a feel for the date.

Paul.

[SM42]

9 minutes ago, DY444 said:

 

Top:  Bescot

Middle & Bottom:  Oxley

 

Oooh Now you say that yes it is Oxley  not Duddeston.

 

Not enough incline for the flyover to Proof House jn

 

The building on the left is a giveaway now I look again.  Ooops

 

Well done

 

Andy

 

 

 

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[DY444]

25 minutes ago, iands said:

Here's another 3, some or all maybe at the same locations already identified and would be grateful for confirmation. Something unusual (for me at least) in the 3rd photo are the sub-signals, I've not come across this type before.

 

 

Top:  Basford Hall

Middle:  Oxley

Bottom:  South end of Brent Sidings adjacent to Harlesden station

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[iands]

Further thanks to SM42, DY444 and 5BarVT for their knowledge of an area that I'm (obviously) not very familiar with. Some more to follow shortly.

[melmerby]

I assume the tram wire OHLE at Oxley is a bit of a giveaway, for slow speed movements only.

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[iands]

The next 3 photos I don't think are related to each other, although they may well still be in the West Midlands somewhere. The first has redundant bridge abutments that will be useful to someone in identifying the location (I can't make out the details on the signal plate).

 

The second shows some track rationalisation has taken place, and the tanks in the sidings on the left may provide a clue.

 

And thirdly, judging by the signal plate details (WL 31), Walsall? As an aside, love the chap on the right in a trilby (or similar hat).

[SED Freightman]

2 hours ago, iands said:

 

 

Could I make an alternative suggestion for this photo - A view looking south from the hump towards Sudbury Sdgs, with Sudbury Up Sdgs Shunting Frame and shunters accommodation, WCML off to the right and Stonebridge Park Carriage Sdgs to the left. 

[SM42]

Top one is Birmingham International alongside the aiport (on the left of photo I think) on the Birmingham side of  International  station

 

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Birmingham+Airport/@52.4558271,-1.7327867,202m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x4870b0deff56c9e3:0xd7fab23579355bb!8m2!3d52.4523821!4d-1.7435071

 

Bottom one approaching Bescot under the M6, possibly Bescot Curve Jn, photographed from the curve, Walsall line to the left

 

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Bescot,+Walsall+WS2+9BS/@52.5650279,-1.9950013,339m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x4870989a5bc77cc3:0xc624ac10c394d338!8m2!3d52.571494!4d-1.998578

 

Middle one looks familair but can't place it

 

Andy

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[iands]

8 minutes ago, SED Freightman said:

 

Could I make an alternative suggestion for this photo - A view looking south from the hump towards Sudbury Sdgs, with Sudbury Up Sdgs Shunting Frame and shunters accommodation, WCML off to the right and Stonebridge Park Carriage Sdgs to the left. 

Thanks SED Freightman, I guess the debate on this location will continue a bit longer.

[iands]

8 minutes ago, SM42 said:

Top one is Birmingham International alongside the aiport (on the left of photo I think) on the Birmingham side of  International  station

 

Bottom one approaching Bescot under the M6, possibly Bescot Curve Jn, photographed from the curve, Walsall line to the left

 

Middle one looks familair but can't place it

 

Andy

Thanks Andy.

[Fat Controller]

Is the second one of the WM views heading south on the Stour Valley line between Coseley and Tipton? The tanks would be at South Staffordshire Wagons, one of whose sidings was virtually at right angles to the main line. 

[5BarVT]

32 minutes ago, SM42 said:

Bottom one approaching Bescot under the M6, possibly Bescot Curve Jn, photographed from the curve, Walsall line to the left

WL31 is indeed the signal on the Down Wednesbury Goods going from Bescot Curve Jn towards Bescot station.

Paul.

[iands]

14 minutes ago, Fat Controller said:

Is the second one of the WM views heading south on the Stour Valley line between Coseley and Tipton? The tanks would be at South Staffordshire Wagons, one of whose sidings was virtually at right angles to the main line. 

Many thanks Brian.

[iands]

And the final two photos. The signal plate details on the first is WN 86. Having looked at the Railway Codes website, there are a few nominations for "WN" but from the list I've dispelled with most and I'm going with either Warrington, Willesden or Wolverhampton.

 

The second one is not West Midlands, but no doubt someone will know where it is. A few clues (assuming the photograph is taken from the end of a platform), a nearby level crossing with barriers and signal box, crossing is at an angle, the gas holder, oh, and it's in 3rd rail territory.