RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted May 13, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 13, 2021 Anyone that can 'see' Lincoln Cathedral from the ECML ls having a laugh. Yes, something lumpy and a bit square looking on the horizon on a hill, but come on, if you didn't know it was there would you know what it was unless told? I lodge a protest for that. The lovely church at Claypole, Northern Rubber at Retford, the Viaduct at Bawtry, you can 'see' those and recognise what they are, but Lincoln Cathedral. Come on Ref, they are havin a larf. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium great northern Posted May 13, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 13, 2021 17 minutes ago, Mallard60022 said: Anyone that can 'see' Lincoln Cathedral from the ECML ls having a laugh. Yes, something lumpy and a bit square looking on the horizon on a hill, but come on, if you didn't know it was there would you know what it was unless told? I lodge a protest for that. The lovely church at Claypole, Northern Rubber at Retford, the Viaduct at Bawtry, you can 'see' those and recognise what they are, but Lincoln Cathedral. Come on Ref, they are havin a larf. Easily seen on a clear day though Phil. I take your point that if you know what it is your mind's eye will see that, whereas if you don't it might not, but it is in view, and if my memory is on track, I believe the little book the LNER/BR put out for travellers on the ECML, does mention it as one of the sights to look out for. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium great northern Posted May 13, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 13, 2021 Another tied poll York Minster 3 Kilburn white horse 3. On from Darlington, through Newcastle, and as far as Morpeth. Still only on the right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted May 13, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 13, 2021 The Penshaw Monument. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 (edited) 17 minutes ago, great northern said: Another tied poll York Minster 3 Kilburn white horse 3. On from Darlington, through Newcastle, and as far as Morpeth. Still only on the right. Aha - you're being quite canny there, leaving the views of the actual east coast itself till a further day ... Easy one this, for me: the spectacular approach to Newcastle itself and the iconic view of the Tyne bridges. Edited May 13, 2021 by LNER4479 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 31A Posted May 13, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 13, 2021 Quite a few to choose from (view from the K E Bridge is good), but I'd say Durham Cathedral. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted May 13, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 13, 2021 The bridges over the Tyne entering Newcastle - when I see these I know I am (nearly) home. David 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 3rd Rail Exile Posted May 13, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 13, 2021 Agree the view along the Tyne is great, but I slightly prefer the view of Durham Cathedral. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Fox 34F Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Durham Catherdral. Funny, how we keep voting for churches? Paul 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted May 13, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 13, 2021 Durham Cathedral. I walked up the steps on my first honeymoon. It would take me a week now! 1 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcordingley Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 1 hour ago, great northern said: Easily seen on a clear day though Phil. I take your point that if you know what it is your mind's eye will see that, whereas if you don't it might not, but it is in view, and if my memory is on track, I believe the little book the LNER/BR put out for travellers on the ECML, does mention it as one of the sights to look out for. I have a copy of the LNER booklet for travellers, titled "On Either Side" and published in 1939 for the then princely sum of 1/-. Here's the quote on page 14: "Lincoln Cathedral can be seen from the line between Crow Park and Dukeries Junction on a clear day". So there we go! David 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bazza Posted May 13, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 13, 2021 Have to say it must be Durham Cathedral as you sail across the viaduct. I remember climbing to the top of the tower to film 6201 southbound. Was glad I was at the top long enough before the train arrived to get my breath back! Bazza 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Metropolitan H Posted May 13, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 13, 2021 Another vote for Durham Cathedral and town. The view of the Tyne and bridges from the KE bridge is also rather grand, but Durham tops it. Regards Chris H 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarrMan Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Durham Cathedral. Not much else worth looking at. Lloyd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 60027Merlin Posted May 13, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 13, 2021 Another one for Durham Cathedral. Eric Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted May 13, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 13, 2021 Sorry, but again, for me, the best thing is seeing Durham Catherdral. So that’s my vote. (Always makes me think of Monks and ghosts of them). Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullie Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Durham Cathedral for me too. Martyn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmditch Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Has to be Durham - Cathedral and Castle (I don't often get to enjoy this view because I'm usually trying to identify my seat, and/or find a space for luggage - or looking standing by the door on the other side waiting for the green opening light.) Newcastle is also good - river, bridges, castle and station - hopefully having coffee by then - if in first class and travelling to Edinburgh. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium great northern Posted May 13, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 13, 2021 Here is an announcement about a forthcoming announcement. Brian Mc Dermott has very kindly offered to run a poll which will relate to specific LNER/ER carriages and wagons. The poll that Brian and the team run annually is closely watched by manufacturers, and does often seem to influence future announcements. Brian will give the full details tomorrow, so all I will add is that you will both have a chance to vote for your favourite coaches and wagons, and in so doing possibly to increase the chances of getting your hands on RTR ones. I will also continue the current trip around the UK looking for favourite views from the carriage window. This means that you will have two polls running at the same time. Mine will be daily, while Brian's will run for five days. The opportunities for confusion and even deliberate misunderstanding are clear to see, but this is just another example of the trouble the management goes to to give you hours of fun. I was going to say innocent fun, but on second thoughts I don't think I will. 5 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Diagram 10 (A,B,C) RF please - and the RT(P) to go with it. Next? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post great northern Posted May 13, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2021 It is 8.24pm, a chime whistle sounds, and Silver Fox approaches with the 9.54am FO Dundee-KX, 26 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted May 13, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 13, 2021 Durham Cathedral for me - my ol dad was a Warden there, he used to say terrible things to American visitors about Hadrian building 'The Wall' to stop Border Reivers from nicking the lead from the roof...... It was the 'almost home' sign for me after months away. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium great northern Posted May 13, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 13, 2021 1 hour ago, LNER4479 said: Diagram 10 (A,B,C) RF please - and the RT(P) to go with it. Next? Previous, more like. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodcock29 Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 (edited) My vote is for Taken from 'The Coronation' trip to Edinburgh 14/6/2013, behind 'Nine' at that stage. Also, I agree that Lincoln Cathedral is visible from the ECML as I saw it on the return trip. Gilbert it was a couple of weeks after this trip that I visited you to see PN in the flesh. Andrew Edited May 14, 2021 by Woodcock29 Added comment 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post great northern Posted May 14, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2021 Somehow, last night I managed to skip this picture of a lovely graceful 4MT, so here it is now. Melton Constable bound soon. 24 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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