Popular Post Trev52A Posted November 11, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2017 (edited) Leaving Newcastle, northbound trains crossed the impressive Ouseburn Viaduct, between Manors and Heaton: 55005 crosses the viaduct heading for Edinburgh on 3rd July 1976 A wider view as a 'Deltic' (possibly 55018 Ballymoss, by the length of the nameplate) heads in the opposite direction on 23rd May 1975. Those who remember the 1970s TV programme 'Whatever happened to the Likely Lads' might recognise this scene from the end credits. The view of the train would be obscured these days by the Metro viaduct which was built between the railway viaduct and Byker road bridge. Trevor Edited November 12, 2017 by Trev52A 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev52A Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 A couple on the outskirts of Newcastle, now: 55011 heads north at Benton Quarry on 7th August 1975 Immediately after the last picture the main line passes under the Tyneside 'coastal loop' near Benton. This was electrified on the 3rd-rail system until 1967, but by the time this picture was taken the route was run by DMUs. Here 55007 is about to dive below the loop line with a northbound train on a misty 29th December 1975 Only two more to go - at Berwick Trevor 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Trev52A Posted November 12, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted November 12, 2017 Berwick-upon-Tweed, the most northerly station in England, was as far as my 'Northumbrian Ranger' ticket (£6.80 for 7 days) would take me: 55020 crosses the River Tweed on the Royal Border Bridge with a northbound train on 7th August 1975 55001 arrives at Berwick, with the rear coaches still on the bridge in the background, with another northbound train on 4th August 1975 Sorry, no 'Deltic' pictures over the border! Cheers Trevor 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted November 13, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 13, 2017 Wonderful pictures of Berwick. My Dad was born there so when I was younger we had lots of holidays there. I spent much of the time watching the Deltics at the station and going over the Bridge. We often went for a walk along the pier in the evening, if the wind was blowing in the right direction you could hear the deltics coming along the clifftops for several minutes, bliss. Later I had a railrover, I was looking at a Deltic and chatting to the driver. He invited me into the cab for a run up the ECML. Amazing experience. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold stovepipe Posted November 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 13, 2017 Well spotted - I hadn't noticed that! Here's another shot of the same train two days later where it appears the same arrangement could be operation: (129a) 55011 Tyne Tees Pullman Gateshead 08-08-75 (T Ermel) .jpg Up 'Tees-Tyne Pullman' behind 55011 at Gateshead on 8th August 1975 Cheers Trevor Really nice photographs. I like this one especially - the retaining wall has been demolished in preparation for the A184 link off the A1 western bypass. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Really nice photographs. I like this one especially - the retaining wall has been demolished in preparation for the A184 link off the A1 western bypass. Would be Interesting to see a photo taken from the same place today (If still possible of course ?). Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev52A Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Would be Interesting to see a photo taken from the same place today (If still possible of course ?). Cheers, Bob. I'll see what I can do next time I'm in Gateshead - won't be a 'Deltic' of course! In the meantime here's a shot taken when more of the construction work for the new bridge had taken place. 47526 northbound at Gateshead on 29th November 1975 Trevor 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 I'll see what I can do next time I'm in Gateshead - won't be a 'Deltic' of course! In the meantime here's a shot taken when more of the construction work for the new bridge had taken place. (034cS) 47526 Gateshead 29-11-75 (T Ermel).jpg 47526 northbound at Gateshead on 29th November 1975 Trevor Thanks Trevor - Shame about no Deltic though Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERGE Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Berwick-upon-Tweed, the most northerly station in England, was as far as my 'Northumbrian Ranger' ticket (£6.80 for 7 days) would take me: (574cS) 55020 Royal Border Bridge Berwick 7-8-75 (T Ermel) .jpg 55020 crosses the River Tweed on the Royal Border Bridge with a northbound train on 7th August 1975 Cheers Trevor Super pictures. Keep 'em coming. I find it hard to believe that viaduct is built on wooden piles sunk into the river bed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted November 16, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 16, 2017 Leaving Newcastle, northbound trains crossed the impressive Ouseburn Viaduct, between Manors and Heaton: (106bS) 55005 Ouseburn Viaduct 3-7-76 (T Ermel).jpg 55005 crosses the viaduct heading for Edinburgh on 3rd July 1976 (1438bS) 550xx Ouseburn Viaduct Byker Bridge Newcastle 23-5-75 (T Ermel) .jpg A wider view as a 'Deltic' (possibly 55018 Ballymoss, by the length of the nameplate) heads in the opposite direction on 23rd May 1975. Those who remember the 1970s TV programme 'Whatever happened to the Likely Lads' might recognise this scene from the end credits. The view of the train would be obscured these days by the Metro viaduct which was built between the railway viaduct and Byker road bridge. Trevor Excellent pictures, its always intrigued me as to what the short chimney is seems like it comes from underground so a furnace ventilation shaft from a pit perhaps? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium keefer Posted November 17, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 17, 2017 Recognised the 'Likely Lads' one straight away! IIRC the title/end credits feature plain blue cl.101s formed of 2-car units. The Durham viaduct one looks like a good model with a photo backscene - but with daylight shining on it, the colours look washed out Wasn't it Bensham cutting where the s/bound Deltics were opened up? I remember reading that someone waiting to photograph them further south knew they were coming because of the grey clag as the engines 'cleared their throats' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray M Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 A case of which blue is right (4 mins apart) 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev52A Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Recognised the 'Likely Lads' one straight away! IIRC the title/end credits feature plain blue cl.101s formed of 2-car units. The Durham viaduct one looks like a good model with a photo backscene - but with daylight shining on it, the colours look washed out Wasn't it Bensham cutting where the s/bound Deltics were opened up? I remember reading that someone waiting to photograph them further south knew they were coming because of the grey clag as the engines 'cleared their throats' Apologies for the late reply... Yes, the ''Deltics' were opened up just after clearing King Edward Bridge Junction, and powered past the site of Bensham station. I used to live within earshot of there and it was always a comfort to hear them late at night with a southbound sleeper. ..and then one night they had gone Not sure about your comment re Durham Viaduct. Royal Border Bridge, perhaps? - but I know the effect you mean. Trevor 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian Morgan Posted December 6, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 6, 2017 (edited) D9009 'ALYCIDON' laying down a smoke screen as it left the NRM at York on 28th October 2017, to run to Knottingley for a charity event. Edited December 6, 2017 by Ian Morgan 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted December 6, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 6, 2017 A case of which blue is right (4 mins apart) The big difference in colour is between the Deltic and the Mk1 behind it... The Mk1 is closer to what I remember from the blue era. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium keefer Posted December 6, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 6, 2017 Not sure about your comment re Durham Viaduct. Royal Border Bridge, perhaps? - but I know the effect you mean. Trevor I'm not sure why I put 'viaduct' in, but the one I meant was in post #259 of 55004 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium keefer Posted December 6, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 6, 2017 Excellent pictures, its always intrigued me as to what the short chimney is seems like it comes from underground so a furnace ventilation shaft from a pit perhaps? had a look on old-maps and it's there on the 1861 OS town plan (1:500) - however, it's just marked 'chimney' with no mention of what/where it serves Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 (edited) Leaving Newcastle, northbound trains crossed the impressive Ouseburn Viaduct, between Manors and Heaton: (106bS) 55005 Ouseburn Viaduct 3-7-76 (T Ermel).jpg 55005 crosses the viaduct heading for Edinburgh on 3rd July 1976 (1438bS) 550xx Ouseburn Viaduct Byker Bridge Newcastle 23-5-75 (T Ermel) .jpg A wider view as a 'Deltic' (possibly 55018 Ballymoss, by the length of the nameplate) heads in the opposite direction on 23rd May 1975. Those who remember the 1970s TV programme 'Whatever happened to the Likely Lads' might recognise this scene from the end credits. The view of the train would be obscured these days by the Metro viaduct which was built between the railway viaduct and Byker road bridge. Trevor Not 'arf Trev...! Can't watch WHTTLL or Get Carter without thinking about Deltics... Edited December 6, 2017 by Rugd1022 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Andy 53B Posted December 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 7, 2017 Some excellent photos, but I don't suppose anyone has any pics of Deltics at Hull, I have found loads from the 70's, but I'm trying to find ones from the 60's in green, here's hoping Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold stovepipe Posted December 9, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 9, 2017 I think I'm right in saying that Deltics weren't regularly diagrammed to work to Hull until the 1970s. If you look in the timetable section of Napier Chronicles you can see the booked turns, for example 1967. http://www.napier-chronicles.co.uk/wtt67summer.htm Up until the early 1970s many of the Hull workings were portions joined/detached at Doncaster, with a Deltic more likely on the ECML section. I'm sure there were occasions when they did make it, though not so often. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Andy 53B Posted December 9, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 9, 2017 (edited) Thanks very much for the info, I've been using the Chronicles of Napier to try and find as much info as possible. As far as I can find, the first Deltic at Hull was D9006 which was in 1967, although I'm yet to find photographic evidence of this!! Edited December 9, 2017 by Andy 53B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45125 Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 (edited) 4 Kitchen or Buffet coaches in the first 6 coaches is rather extravagant. Nothing odd about that, it is Pullman service, quite often a kitchen would be swapped with a parlour for maintenance purposes. The Mk1 RU would do the bulk of the cooking, and it's seating and some of the RMB would be laid up for dining for the normals in second class. Edited December 10, 2017 by 45125 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 this popped up in my facebook in a local historical society feed no dates sorry https://www.facebook.com/414417905268685/photos/a.414418885268587.90440.414417905268685/1635940646449732/?type=3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertcwp Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Not 'arf Trev...! DMR_NEC_270117likley_02.jpg Can't watch WHTTLL or Get Carter without thinking about Deltics... A more recent view: https://goo.gl/maps/MkWzNC3w4nz 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Flying Pig Posted December 23, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 23, 2017 A more recent view: https://goo.gl/maps/MkWzNC3w4nzIf you scroll along the street, you can see that the pub is still there, though whether its 70s and 80s regulars would recognise it is another matter. The area has clearly undergone a certain amount of regeneration: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@54.9753198,-1.5921386,20z/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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