RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted January 9, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) DAS000987 Liverpool Lime Street 25/03/1981 (Wednesday) 86255, Penrith Beacon, on 07:21, Liverpool Lime Street - Poole in platform 8 at Lime Street DAS000987 by Dave Skipsey, on Flickr look at the numbering! if I made such a hash of it I would be gutted LOL Edited January 9, 2019 by RedgateModels 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium iands Posted January 9, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 9, 2019 Hi Dave, To echo others comments, yes please do keep posting your fascinating photos of "railway history". As you may have guessed from my previous comments on this thread, my main interest is the "infrastructure" side of the railway rather than the locos, dmus, other rolling stock etc., (although they do come a close second) and I let others far more knowledgeable in this area provide comments, but please don't take my lack of comment on the rolling stock etc. as a "not interested" response. I must admit I'm less than confident in identifying dmus/emus (diesel and electric locos, no problem) and would only embarrass myself in public if I tried. That said, back to "infrastructure", interesting arrangement with what I assume are 'block switches' between the two "penguins" in DAS000999, whereby the switches are "mechanically" coupled to each other, presummably to ensure that both switches are operated when the 'box is switched out, rather than one being switched and the other 'forgotten' about. Not seen this before and I assume that too many circuits required switching and a larger block switch was not available. Please do keep posting, the photos are most fascinating and enjoyable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caradoc Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Your time and effort in posting your photos is very much appreciated Dave, they form such a valuable record of the past. It would be brilliant if you are able to continue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 9, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) Keep posting Dave. All great photos, but 000983 in post #391 of the 40 "going away" almost makes we want to build a layout with that backdrop. Cheers, Mick Edited January 9, 2019 by newbryford 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted January 9, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 9, 2019 That said, back to "infrastructure", interesting arrangement with what I assume are 'block switches' between the two "penguins" in DAS000999, whereby the switches are "mechanically" coupled to each other, presummably to ensure that both switches are operated when the 'box is switched out, rather than one being switched and the other 'forgotten' about. Not seen this before and I assume that too many circuits required switching and a larger block switch was not available. I assume it's purpose was to ensure that when Huyton switched out, the branch was closed to traffic so nothing would arrive at the outer home with the junction box shut ! The main line was switched through to Rainhill and Olve Mount - not sure Huyton ever actually swtiched out though, maybe Sunday night for a few hours. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom D Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Hi Dave, Please keep posting, your pictures of the North West are a fond reminder of my youth. Best regards, TomD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Chris116 Posted January 9, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 9, 2019 Don't stop posting your very interesting photos. I don't comment on them as I lack the knowledge to post anything useful but I would be very sorry if you gave up posting them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 4630 Posted January 9, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 9, 2019 Dave, what you're posting is probably the most comprehensive collection of photos from one individual, particularly from around the NW, that probably readily exists. It's made all the more richer because it's not just locomotives, but the infrastructure which is generally taken for granted. The fact that so far the photos are predominantly from the early/mid-70s onwards is a bonus for me, and I suspect also for a good number of others on the forum who have now reached or are approaching 'a certain age'. Posting these is a selfless act and I applaud you for it, and I very much hope that you will continue. For my part, I will make a more concerted effort to not just 'like' but actively help with any missing information where I'm able. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SHMD Posted January 9, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 9, 2019 Last batch to take my shared photos to the 1000 mark DAS000998 Huyton 05/06/1982 (Saturday) Levers 1-27 in Huyton Junction signal box DAS000998 by Dave Skipsey, on Flickr Please, please, please comment on the photos - especially the units and stock as I know little about them, just the class would be good. I'll admit I'm wondering about the merits of continuing this thread, I know there are people who like the photos and some comment and provide assistance - I realise not every photo needs a comment and not everyone knows things but there have been quite a few things posted and no-one commented and I'm sure that someone would recognise the class of unit in the photo. If the caption doesn't mention it, then I've either missed it or don't know it - It takes time and effort for me to share them, please help with information when you can, if I spend my time identifying things that some can identify by sight then I'll have less time (and inclination) to spend sharing the photos - and I currently have over 800,0000 ... Sorry for the moan. Please don't kill this thread - I NEED IT! The Levers in DAS000998, it's interesting that Levers 18, 22, 23 and 25 have the "spare" white painted Loop Handles. Presumably these were swapped over after the originals wore out. What does the central white painted bar mean in the middle of the Red Lever #17? Thanks, again, as these photos are my main source for the wealth of detail that is going to be added to my 5" gauge Signal Cabin. Kev. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted January 9, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 9, 2019 Please don't kill this thread - I NEED IT! The Levers in DAS000998, it's interesting that Levers 18, 22, 23 and 25 have the "spare" white painted Loop Handles. Presumably these were swapped over after the originals wore out. What does the central white painted bar mean in the middle of the Red Lever #17? Thanks, again, as these photos are my main source for the wealth of detail that is going to be added to my 5" gauge Signal Cabin. Kev. Some boxes had the lever handles coated, I think the white handles are showing the remains of that. The chevrons are detonator places, pointing up for up lines and down for down lines. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SHMD Posted January 9, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 9, 2019 Thanks Dave but I meant red Lever #17 and not the striped Lever #18. Kev. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted January 9, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 9, 2019 The white band on a red lever usually denotes that it is released by Line Clear on the Block from the next box. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted January 9, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 9, 2019 Thanks Dave but I meant red Lever #17 and not the striped Lever #18. Kev. As Eric says but it's a bit more. It means it's electrically released by another box although at Huyton it was line clear Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted January 9, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 9, 2019 Thanks Dave but I meant red Lever #17 and not the striped Lever #18. Kev. Checking you were paying attention Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium iands Posted January 9, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) Thanks Dave but I meant red Lever #17 and not the striped Lever #18. Kev. I think it means that signal lever is released (electrically) by "Line Clear". Ooops, beaten to it (but it is satisfying to know I got it right!). Edited January 9, 2019 by iands 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexChem Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Please continue - I have greatly appreciated the efforts of you and others on these threads who take the time to digitize collections like this and post the results. For an ex-pat like me, resources like rmweb and others are absolutely invaluable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted January 9, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 9, 2019 Please keep posting them. I may not comment on them (though I will when you post of pl;aces I know well) but I really enjoy them and they are a very valuable resource for those interested in the areas you visited. David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted January 9, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 9, 2019 Dave, the thread is a great resource of signalling and other information across what currently seems to be a popular era for modelling. Even something snatched from a window of a passing train which was ignored and filed away at the time can contain a rare bit of long lost information. I hope to see your pictures appearing on the net for a long time to come. Eric. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold CovDriver Posted January 10, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 10, 2019 Please continue posting the pictures as the pics around the Chester area bring back so many memories from when I lived in Chester in the early 80's I've not commented because of my inferior knowledge as I was but a young boy back in the 80's but this is what gave me my interest in Railways. This thread is like a time machine for me so please continue. All the best Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltic17 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Just come across this.....fantastic photos.....keep them coming! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted January 10, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 10, 2019 Thanks all. I'll continue posting - currently struggling with Flickr again so nothing further uploaded. Hopefully my BroadBand will be upgraded "soon" (whatever that means) from around 6mb to 1GB so there should be a slight improvement in uploading and hopefully this will mean Flickr will be less painful to add photos to. But ... please add any information you can, especially the class to any DMU photos, I post, don't assume I know it, if the caption doesn't describe it then I don't know it - I am hoping those who know about such things can add that detail and save me the time to find it, which means I have more time to spend scanning and uploading - and obviously corrections are always welcomed. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 I echo what many have said, especially since many of your pics are 'from the other side of the fence' as it were. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Phil Mc Posted January 13, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 13, 2019 Another vote for you to continue !! As a young trainspotter I was only interested in the actual trains, this thread is a great reminder of all the other fascinating aspects of the railway, that I should have taken more notice of at the time ! I'll chip in with info when I can, but please don't take 'radio silence' to mean your efforts aren't appreciated. Cheers, Phil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted January 15, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 15, 2019 For info : I'm having trouble with Flickr at the moment, it takes ages to upload a photo and trying to upload several at once is even worse, I haven't got the time or the inclination to hand hold the upload so I'm currently "on hold" pending our broad band upgrade Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMS2968 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 We'll wait. Part of the pleasure is in the anticipation! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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