37175 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I know this is a bit too late really but I thought it worth a mention - GCR Railwayana Auctions have this up for grabs today... http://www.gcrauctio...141/lot171.html Yep ... and I'm pleased to announce that it's coming home, well to Whitrope Heritage Centre at least For what you get for the money, I think signal box name boards are a better buy than totems ... there are certainly less of them, that's for sure! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Well done Matt, nice to know it's going to the right place.... and your good fortune makes up for my other half being outbid by a tenner on the Rugby Central 'Station Master' signs! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37175 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Ouch! By just a tenner is quite harsh, sorry to hear that mate. By the way, I don't suppose you've still got that old copy of D6875 in green have you? I can't recall where it was taken - your bro' showed it to us years ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Ouch! By just a tenner is quite harsh, sorry to hear that mate. By the way, I don't suppose you've still got that old copy of D6875 in green have you? I can't recall where it was taken - your bro' showed it to us years ago. Do you mean the colour shot of it on the Glos & Warks line c. late '60s...? It might still be on the Bill Potter Collection website, or linked from it. Off to work now, but will scour my hard drive and discs for it tomorrow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37175 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 That'll be the one! I'll have to have a good old Google for the Bill Potter Collection ... cheers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37175 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 The above is what will be coming back to the Waverley Route .... .... though since 1969 it has obviously had a repaint, given it was black letters on a white background for the final few years (pre 1965 to 1969), as below, from Geoff Cryer's site at http://www.geoffspag...ry/waverley.htm ... and on the Disused Stations site at http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/f/fountainhall/index7.shtml Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Jamieson Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Did the previous owner think it was a station running-in board, hence the colours? Although I'm no expert on these matters, I doubt that a signal-box name board would ever have been painted in this fashion by the Scottish Region. Certainly the board off Blackford Hill box (which I acquired shortly after it closed - don't ask how) is painted black and white. Bill PS Would the latter be of any interest to the WRHA even though the location is a few miles away from the WR? - it's been languishing in my parents' garage for over 40 years now and could do with a good home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37175 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 You're probably spot on there Bill ... my guess is the same - I'll see what it's like when it arrives and will have to weigh up whether it gets left as-is or is repainted as per originally. Knowing that it has already had a repaint since closure & removal may make the decision easier. That's a very kind offer for Blackford Hill, and one which we most definitely would like to take you up on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
62440 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I'm sure Fountainhall box opened in 1954, so perhaps black and white was in vogue then. You've some interesting scraping to do, Matt! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Matt - PM sent regarding D6875 Looking at PINZA (RIP) in that Fountainhall shot immediately made me think of the Heljan 7mm model which in turn made me wonder.... has anyone ever built a Waverley based layout in the larger scale....? Given enough space (and dosh of course) it would certainly appeal, along with all the locos and stock that are currently available via kits, r-t-r and bespoke / handbuilt types. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Jamieson Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 You're probably spot on there Bill ... my guess is the same - I'll see what it's like when it arrives and will have to weigh up whether it gets left as-is or is repainted as per originally. Knowing that it has already had a repaint since closure & removal may make the decision easier. That's a very kind offer for Blackford Hill, and one which we most definitely would like to take you up on. You're probably spot on there Bill ... my guess is the same - I'll see what it's like when it arrives and will have to weigh up whether it gets left as-is or is repainted as per originally. Knowing that it has already had a repaint since closure & removal may make the decision easier. That's a very kind offer for Blackford Hill, and one which we most definitely would like to take you up on. Matt, it's in Duns so would you be able to collect as I don't have any means of transporting it? - there's also the wooden arm of the down (?) distant signal from Duns station (the cast iron spectacle plate is broken off) which you would be welcome to. Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37175 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I'll drop you a PM to arrange, Bill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Can't remember seeing this one of Gala "train" station before... http://www.scottishbordercamera.com/photo_2245530.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Sadly 'baby English' appears to have reached the Waverley, but the quality of the image more than compensates! D. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Not strictly a station, but a 1974 scene at Gladstone's, one of the Gala station landmarks: http://www.scotlandsplaces.gov.uk/search_item/index.php?service=RCAHMS&id=145795&refer=L3NlYXJjaC8%2FdG90YWxfcmVjb3Jkcz01NjQmcF9yZWNvcmRzdGFydF9kaXNwbGF5PTEmcF9uYW1lPWdhbGFzaGllbHMmcF90eXBlPVBBUklTSCZjYWNoZV9uYW1lPTExMXBhcmlzaGdhbGFzaGllbHM4MzYmcGVyX3BhZ2U9MjAmaWQlNUIlNUQ9ODM2JnBlcl9wYWdlPTUwMA%3D%3D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian b Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Were there any stations on or around the Waverley route that had station buildings over/ above the track and access down via steps? I've been trawling but can't see any so far... Thanks in advance! Ian B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fegguk Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Were there any stations on or around the Waverley route that had station buildings over/ above the track and access down via steps? I've been trawling but can't see any so far... Thanks in advance! Ian B None were directly over the tracks. At Eskbank and Tynehead the buildings were not on the platforms but at road over bridge level with a path/steps down to the platform. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian b Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 None were directly over the tracks. At Eskbank and Tynehead the buildings were not on the platforms but at road over bridge level with a path/steps down to the platform. Thats kinda what I thought! Thanks for confirming that for me- means I can make some decisions about where to place my station on my layout... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 I'm too young to remember the big freeze of '62-63. But I'm instantly transported there by this shot taken at the Holm, and captivated by the commentary... http://www.railbrit....te.php?id=40158 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzeruk Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Morning all, a nice pic of a Peak at Melrose from a previously unseen collection. There are loads of pics to be sorted through with quite few from the Waverley Route and sourrounding branches, all are in colour as well. Just a wee taster! I still need to talk with the copyright owner of them to see what he wants to do with them as it would be nice to get them all on the web for everyone to enjoy. Alasdair Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerhillboy Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Wow superb, and only just a teaser as well. Here's hoping your negotiations go well and a wider audience get to see what I'd execto be great pictures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzeruk Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Another taster! Don't know the station but the carriage board says Burnmouth and Eyemouth? Alasdair Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
62440 Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Another taster! Don't know the station but the carriage board says Burnmouth and Eyemouth? Alasdair Burnmouth, I think. Bruce Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
26power Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 An appearance for Hornby to aim for with their new coaches - flush flush and reflective glazing. Another taster! Don't know the station but the carriage board says Burnmouth and Eyemouth? Alasdair Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted September 4, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 4, 2012 Lovely images. thanks for sharing them with us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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