Rugd1022 Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 The good lady of the 'ouse, getting stuck in at Rothley... Cabside conflab #1... Cabside conflab #2... 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 A couple from the Great Central Railway... 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(S) Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Seven young spotters here cabbing 40124 in 1983 from time point 4:36. I wonder if the pictures taken by the last one to leave ended up on here! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debs. Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 50007.jpg "I hate you Butler!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERGE Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 A fantastic capture of a moment in time... http://www.flickr.com/photos/52087249@N07/9857051854/in/set-72157632167356684 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(S) Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I've linked to the largest size available of this picture. The secondman appears to be wearing a dinner suit with bow tie! Anyone recognise him as one of the British Rail big wigs?: http://www.flickr.com/photos/47500cdb/7657806878/sizes/o/in/set-72157630221011226/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 It's Richard Briers.................... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jbqfc Posted September 26, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 26, 2013 the crew of 923 at alresford on the mid hants railway 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 Bodmin Road / Parkway (delete as appropriate depending on age / mood )... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSLR Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Somebody mention Bodmin?!!Yes time for some childish (and some of the more atmospheric) pictures of staff. Most are taken around 2010 onwards. Few from the facebook albums etc47306 running around at Bodmin Parkway (formally Bodmin Road)Younger members of staff having a cab ride with the usual diesel crew. Oliver and Ben are seen leaning out the cab window and door.Myself having just changed the points.A rare sight the public never see since this is the end of the day with the station cleared and closed.Tony emptying the ash from the smoke box of 4612. Tony was a fireman on the original Bodmin/Wenfordbridge/wadebridge lines and was often seen on the beattie well tanks (so if you see a old photograph etc) Jimmy cooling the cinders with his hoseMark posing on 5552, naturally it's raining again. Ashley and Roger on AlfredDavid (children entertainer) and Ben with his new hat Ben, Paddington, and myselfTypical BR (W) booking officeBen avin a pastyBen crams another pasty in his faceOliver, Paddington, Ben, Me, and Mike on crouching infrontPaul the GuardJimmyJimmy filling up the tank with his big hoseJones the steam (former General Manager - has recently gone up in the world and now works at the Swanage Railway)Cameron local diesel veg - usually takes on the roll of TTI Team effort?Roger DMU driving on the ''scenic railtour special''Myself changing the points at Boscarne Junction. Wearing the vintage BR uniform, note sleeves are bit too short for my long arms (I don't think these uniforms were made for Cornish railway staff in mind) 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted October 13, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 13, 2013 These are mobile phone shots, so quality not very good but I think the photos make a point: This is Elsinore station, it's late Sunday afternoon today, and it's raining cats and dogs. All the grumpy commuters are relaxing in their comfy sofas. Meanwhile, someone is out there in the rain, making sure the trains will run on time. (I hasten to add that I'm just one of the commuters, though rarely grumpy!) 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted October 13, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 13, 2013 Myself changing the points at Boscarne Junction. Wearing the vintage BR uniform, note sleeves are bit too short for my long arms (I don't think these uniforms were made for Cornish railway staff in mind) That's the "One Size - Fits Nobody" version Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted October 13, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 13, 2013 Looking at the fit of that jacket reminds me of when I recruited a man who was 6'10" tall. The BR clothing system rejected the order for his hi-vis waterproofs and overalls as the computer automatically regarded anything over 6'6" as an input error. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Myself changing the points at Boscarne Junction. Wearing the vintage BR uniform, note sleeves are bit too short for my long arms (I don't think these uniforms were made for Cornish railway staff in mind) Could simply be that it's be altered to suit its original owner; I've had jacket sleeves shortened by an inch or so so it doesn't have the "you'll grow into it" look! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 WHR Working Week by JamesWells, on Flickr 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave47549 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 (edited) . Edited October 1, 2021 by Dave47549 Removed pointless guff 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Dedication to the Cause by JamesWells, on Flickr 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 Just came across this nice selection on flickr... http://www.flickr.com/photos/12a_kingmoor_klickr/sets/72157629817246857/ 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 Deltic number nine at the GCR... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted October 20, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 20, 2013 Locals and a few passengers inspect yesterday's working at Bonnetable. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingsignalman Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 That's the "One Size - Fits Nobody" version I was always told that if your uniform fitted you without alteration, then you must be abnormal! When I passed through Manchester the other week I was pleased to see that the old railwayman's tradition of making any uniform, no matter how neat or posh, look like it was a sack of spuds still applies. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Locals and a few passengers inspect yesterday's working at Bonnetable. DSC_0307a.jpg What are they using for fuel? Old tyres? Do you have any details on the loco, Ian? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I was always told that if your uniform fitted you without alteration, then you must be abnormal! When I passed through Manchester the other week I was pleased to see that the old railwayman's tradition of making any uniform, no matter how neat or posh, look like it was a sack of spuds still applies. This may be due to the fact that the people who make the uniform think they are making a sack for spuds. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted October 21, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2013 What are they using for fuel? Old tyres? Do you have any details on the loco, Ian? http://www.transvap.fr/index.php/decouvrir/locomotives-a-vapeur/64-corpet-louvet-030t-qla-cheronneq Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Manchester Victoria, 20 August 1999. Driver Roy Smith, ex Springs Branch, Southport, loco instructor / inspector and finally a manager on Merseyrail. After retiring returned to driving for a private company. When in the cab as a loco inspector would always want to drive the train, he would drive a herd of cattle if he could. A true gentleman and railwayman , sadly no longer with us. Tom. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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