RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted August 17, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 17, 2020 7 minutes ago, Oldddudders said: Are you banking on that, Clive? No but I can dream that one day I will be on the winning team. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, great northern said: Today, let's try the West Midlands. Very industrial, but there were some country branches to be found. Anywhere between Banbury in the South to Manchester in the North, and across to the Welsh border. I know that isn't all classified as West Midlands, but who cares. A pretty liberal interpretation of 'West Midlands' Gilbert but as 'bucolic Black Country' is a bit of an oxymoron, I can see where you're coming from. How about BEWDLEY? Obviously very well-known these days but once a four-way junction with branches to Stourport and perhaps the more country-ish route towards Cleobury Mortimer and Tenbury Wells, which crossed the river Severn outside Bewdley via the Dowles bridge, the remains (piers) of which can still be seen from today's SVR trains. Or, as an alternative within your broad area (I think - it's certainly in Staffordshire, rather than yesterday's Derbyshire), how about WATERHOUSES, which could be regarded as an end-on junction with the delightful narrow gauge Leek and Manifold Railway. A great old railway to explore via the cycle path now along its route, the L&M was built to the standard loading gauge and used transporter wagons to reduce the double-handling of goods, some of its intermediate stations having short lengths of standard gauge onto which such vehicles could be unloaded. One such vehicle is seen loaded up poking out of the distinctive station canopy in this view. Now there's a modelling challenge! Edited August 17, 2020 by LNER4479 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simontaylor484 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Birmingham international Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted August 17, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 17, 2020 I’m also going with the lovely Waterhouses. Just so delightful and very modellable. Rob. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium great northern Posted August 17, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 17, 2020 4 hours ago, manna said: G'Day Folks Birmingham New St................it's on a branch !!! manna But it ain't in the country. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post great northern Posted August 17, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2020 One more look at 61200 as it emerges from the shadows. and then its time for another of Mr Thompson's finest to bring in the kind of service he would not have envisaged for it, the morning Parliamentary from Doncaster. Should have Class B lights really, but I was too idle, which is a shame, as it would have removed the one at a drunken angle. 26 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post great northern Posted August 18, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2020 That worked out well. No access this morning sent me up tp play trains early, and as it took a while to come back, rather a lot got run and photographed. Decided I'd had enough, and the sun was about to hide behind buildings, and on coming down I find we are back up again. So here are the images you shoould have got this morning. A day excursion to Skegness! Lots of eager punters waiting for this, but New England were having trouble finding suitable power. A call to March for help produced 61630, recently foisted on the shedmaster there by Stratford. Poor thing is on its last legs, but hasn't quite run its mileage for shopping yet, so it was the ideal choice. March have a reputation for clean engines to keep up though, so a lot of the Stratford grime has been removed. Waiting to go..... and now on its way. 25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium great northern Posted August 18, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 18, 2020 Slightly more votes for this poll, but still only 8 that qualified. The good news though is that Clive has at last backed a winner, even though he claims not to know where it is. Hatton was the only place to get two votes. As we are well into the afternoon, I'll leave the next station poll till tomorrow. However, I now have to start taking photos for a future article, so you might be able to help me by suggesting some of your preferred views of PN , if you would be so kind. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simontaylor484 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 There are some classic views throughout the thread Gilbert, i am glad that i dont have to choose some. Obviously it depends on the subject of your article to what illustrates your wordings. I particularly like those shots of leaving the station or passing under the signals All the best in your writings 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted August 18, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 18, 2020 51 minutes ago, great northern said: Slightly more votes for this poll, but still only 8 that qualified. The good news though is that Clive has at last backed a winner, even though he claims not to know where it is. Hatton was the only place to get two votes. As we are well into the afternoon, I'll leave the next station poll till tomorrow. However, I now have to start taking photos for a future article, so you might be able to help me by suggesting some of your preferred views of PN , if you would be so kind. The fuddle yard and the cassette system. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium great northern Posted August 18, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 18, 2020 12 minutes ago, Clive Mortimore said: The fuddle yard and the cassette system. I think they may get a separate article Clive. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarrMan Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Gilbert Views from Spittal Bridge - so lifelike. Trains in platform 6 looking towards Crescent Bridge - always delightful. South end of platform 2 with train waiting to leave North end of Platform 3 with train waiting to leave. Train arriving at North end of Platform 2 Station forecourt (all angles) Under the canopy from South end. DE yard. There are so many that are so lifelike. The only ones that I would suggest avoiding are those showing a train south of Crescent Bridge - because of the unrealistic curve. Lloyd 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullie Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Any of it will be great. Martyn 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold jollysmart Posted August 18, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 18, 2020 Shots that include the signal box and/or the signals are my favourites, under the roof next. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 2 hours ago, great northern said: Slightly more votes for this poll, but still only 8 that qualified. The good news though is that Clive has at last backed a winner, even though he claims not to know where it is. Hatton was the only place to get two votes. On 17/08/2020 at 12:33, LNER4479 said: ... how about WATERHOUSES, which could be regarded as an end-on junction with the delightful narrow gauge Leek and Manifold Railway. On 17/08/2020 at 13:57, Market65 said: I’m also going with the lovely Waterhouses. Just so delightful and very modellable. AHEM!! Excuse me, Mr Adjudicator - review called for! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted August 18, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 18, 2020 30 minutes ago, LNER4479 said: AHEM!! Excuse me, Mr Adjudicator - review called for! Waterhouses (Staffs) was a terminus for standard gauge. I am sure my mate Gilbert wouldn't have included a toy town railway. Look I chose the winning location for once, can I please bask in that glory for a few hours. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium great northern Posted August 18, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 18, 2020 1 hour ago, LNER4479 said: AHEM!! Excuse me, Mr Adjudicator - review called for! But you can't have two bites at the cherry Graham. Your first choice was Bewdley, and duly registered as such. You later said "As an alternative, Waterhouses." If people give more than one name I always take the first, unless the post makes it clear which one they are settling on. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodnok Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 The thing that makes PN stand out for me is the coaching stock. You have individually great coaches when seen in close up, and such attention to detail in putting rakes together, too. So I'll vote for any view that shows off coaches -- either close-up or as a long rake. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium thegreenhowards Posted August 18, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 18, 2020 34 minutes ago, Bloodnok said: The thing that makes PN stand out for me is the coaching stock. You have individually great coaches when seen in close up, and such attention to detail in putting rakes together, too. So I'll vote for any view that shows off coaches -- either close-up or as a long rake. I definitely agree with that. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 1 hour ago, great northern said: But you can't have two bites at the cherry Graham. Your first choice was Bewdley, and duly registered as such. You later said "As an alternative, Waterhouses." If people give more than one name I always take the first, unless the post makes it clear which one they are settling on. Rats! I shall be more careful in future ... and keep my crystal ball handy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TrevorP1 Posted August 18, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 18, 2020 Regarding possible photos, I very much like your ‘plonking’ shots Gilbert. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post great northern Posted August 18, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2020 60514 at journey's end tonight. It should not have been even slightly winded by this duty. This morning, with no RMWeb to distract me, saw an earlier ascent to the railway, and far more time spent up there. I looked at the opposite end of Spital Bridge, and thought there was one place where a photographer might be able to see over the parapet, so I plonked the camera there, and tried a shot or two. Not easy, as I couldn't really see the vew finder, so it was hope for the best, especially as it was straight into the light. This is what I got. It is certainly different. As a pure record shot, what do you think? 28 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 31A Posted August 18, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 18, 2020 15 minutes ago, great northern said: It is certainly different. As a pure record shot, what do you think? A nice overview of the layout, from an unusual angle. The lighting is 'interesting' (not unpleasant) presumably due to shooting towards the light. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieR4489 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 I like it, the wagons frame it nicely. It may look better with something on the main to distract the eye from the empty space behind the line of wagons. The views I really like are: Something on the Up arriving at the station viewed through the roof A down train south of Crescent Bridge viewed from between the trees (like the WD shot seen about a week ago) Shiny A4s at platform 6, going north (I think there was a shot like that seen recently) Jamie 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dragonboy Posted August 19, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 19, 2020 17 hours ago, LNER4479 said: AHEM!! Excuse me, Mr Adjudicator - review called for! Do I detect the influence of Ofqual here? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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