RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted July 23, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 23, 2019 C9219 hits the spot for me; 87 003 and her train of Intercity liveried stock show just the sort of brake dust staining you'd expect from a train that had just made a fast (but controlled) descent of Shap on a filthy day. She'll probably be even filthier when she gets to Glasgow! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted July 23, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 23, 2019 Hi, Dave. I like the Carlisle photo’s which are all full of interest and show how it was back in the ‘80’s. In the first photo’, C7981, that’s a great portrait of 47519, in large logo blue, running light engine on the 26th August, 1986. And the last one, C9424, shows a nicely weathered 26024, on an up light engine movement, on the 12th April, 1988. With warmest regards, Rob. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted July 24, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2019 Freight trains on the Blyth and Tyne between Winning and North Blyth once again this afternoon. As you would expect the traction is provided by Classes 37 and 56. Winning 56135 coal to Blyth Power station 23rd May 86 C7541.jpg The late evening light is catching the rear cab of the loco. Winning 37015 down p w Sun 21st Sept 86 C8141 Winning 56097 empty coal from West staithes Oct 85 J8442.jpg Freemans crossing 56115 down coal April 85 J8270.jpg North Blyth 37048 at Alcan Lynemouth Dec 80 J7315.jpg David 38 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted July 24, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 24, 2019 Hi, Dave. I like the Blyth and Tyne between Winning and North Blyth photo’s which are as full of interest as always. I particularly like C8141, at Winning, with 37015, on a down permanent way train on Sunday, 21st September, 1986. You can see some good weathering effects on the wagons which is so useful for modelling. With warmest regards, Rob. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Great Blyth and Tyne photos. Sadly, coal trains have declined on the B&T due to the closure of coal fired power stations that the only regular flow of coal traffic appears to be the (Weds only) from North Blyth to Tata Steel in South Wales. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted July 25, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted July 25, 2019 (edited) Another Scottish mixture today, mainly for those who like scenery and infrastructure. Cowlairs 47709 Glasgow to Edinburgh 2nd March 84 C6424.jpg Fort Augustus River Oich bridge Aug 73 J3284 Gretna Junction 9th May 87 C8420.jpg Troon 9th May 87 C8461 Troon 9th May 87 C8462 David Edited July 25, 2019 by DaveF 33 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted July 25, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 25, 2019 (edited) Hi, Dave. I like the Scottish photo’s which are as interesting and atmospheric as ever. In J3284, at Fort Augustus, River Oich bridge, in August, 1973, I’m wondering what it was like before the line was closed down. I’m guessing the spans would have been metal, probably wrought iron girders. With warmest regards, Rob. Edited July 25, 2019 by Market65 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamysandy Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 21 minutes ago, Market65 said: Hi, Dave. I like the Scottish photo’s which are as interesting and atmospheric as ever. In J3284, at Fort Augustus, River Oich bridge, in August , 1973, I’m wondering what it was like before the line was closed down. I’m guessing the spans would have been metal, probably wrought iron girders. With warmest regards, Rob. The spans were metal and I suspect were of steel given that the line was built about 1910. The argument between the Hghland and North British was pre ,1914 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted July 26, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted July 26, 2019 (edited) Dmus at Grantham this afternoon. Grantham Class 105 Grantham to Skegness Sept 71 C724.jpg Grantham Class 114 Nottingham to Skegness July 80 J7023.jpg Grantham Class 114 Nottingham to Skegness Oct 81 C5573.jpg Grantham Class 114 Grantham to Nottingham Oct 83 C6288.jpg Grantham 156407 to Cambridge 8th Jan 89 C11767 David Edited April 7, 2022 by DaveF 34 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamysandy Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Hi Dave The location isn't one I knew but J7023 is the classic First Generation DMU in Rail Blue livery. Perfect in every respect Best wishes 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caradoc Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Amazing to think that the Class 156 has now been service for as long as, if not longer than, the Class 105 and 114 sets ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted July 26, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 26, 2019 Hi, Dave. What a most excellent collection of photo’s of Grantham. I particularly like J7023, in July, 1980, with a class 114 and coupled up to it’s rear is a two car class 105 with the DMBS visible. Owing to the angle of the sun much underfloor detail is visible which always helps with modelling. With warmest regards, Rob. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growling Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 New to this thread and got to about page 13 from the start. Might take me a while for the rest!! But just wanted to say Dave what a fantastic collection just from what I have seen so far. Can anyone tell me what these wagons are behind the 26 and if they are modelled in 4mm? Rich. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERGE Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 They look like Molasses tanks though I am sure someone will have a more accurate description in due course 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DY444 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 (edited) On 19/07/2019 at 18:39, Andy Louch said: Along similar lines, I love the caption on C7868; ...."extra Derby to York 3rd Aug".... wonder when last time 'extra' services were run? Best wishes, Andy It doesn't happen much and is generally confined to a few major events (eg Cheltenham). Southern did run three limited stop additional services in the evening peak from London Bridge to Wimbledon on 17/7/19 during one of the all too common service meltdowns into Waterloo. Pretty unusual though and only possible because Southern has some slack in its 455 fleet and somehow managed to find drivers despite often being stretched in the past to cover all the turns in the summer months. PS I'm reminded by caradoc's post below that regular sporting events like football matches do result in extras running on match days on some lines. These are pre-planned and run regularly throughout the season. What struck me as unusual about the Southern services on 17/7 was that they were arranged at short notice. In the old days say the wires came down at the south end of the WCML then Saltley or Old Oak would rustle up a few 47/4s or whatever was available and improvise an enhanced service into Paddington using the EBW stock. There was a picture published somewhere of a Western at Wolverhampton on air con stock during such an occurrence (perhaps WR control improvising a bit too much!). For a zillion well-rehearsed reasons that sort of thing generally doesn't happen much these days. Edited July 27, 2019 by DY444 Added PS 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Saunders Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, Growling said: New to this thread and got to about page 13 from the start. Might take me a while for the rest!! But just wanted to say Dave what a fantastic collection just from what I have seen so far. Can anyone tell me what these wagons are behind the 26 and if they are modelled in 4mm? Rich. Rebuilt Caustic Soda tank for molasses, the closest part rtr is the chassis from Bachmann or Triang/Hornby 45 ton tank. https://PaulBartlett.zenfolio.com/procormolasses/e3b0c534a Mark Saunders Edited July 27, 2019 by Mark Saunders 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caradoc Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 On 19/07/2019 at 18:39, Andy Louch said: Along similar lines, I love the caption on C7868; ...."extra Derby to York 3rd Aug".... wonder when last time 'extra' services were run? Best wishes, Andy Every time there is a major football match or concert at Hampden Park Scotrail run extra services around the Cathcart Circle. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Mark Saunders said: Rebuilt Caustic Soda tank for molasses, the closest part rtr is the chassis from Bachmann or Triang/Hornby 45 ton tank. https://PaulBartlett.zenfolio.com/procormolasses/e3b0c534a Mark Saunders At a push the old Triang/Hornby R668 'Bowaters' tanks could substitute. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted July 27, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted July 27, 2019 Morpeth station in Northumberland today with trains from the 1980s. Somewhat later than usual as I went to the Blyth and Tyne club's exhibtion in North Shields today which was very enjoyable. Morpeth 37005 empties to Blyth &Tyne sidings Aug 80 J7059.jpg Morpeth 40197 up freight Dec 82 J7758.jpg Morpeth 37513 and 37215 in siding 16th April 88 C9515.jpg Taken from the car park looking across the up platform. Morpeth 43042 down 3rd July 87 C8592.jpg Morpeth 47363 up freight 3rd July 87 C8595.jpg David 33 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted July 27, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 27, 2019 Hi, Dave. I like the Morpeth photo’s which are full of interest. In C8592, with 43042 leading a down express on the 3rd July, 1987, it can be seen that some of the cantrail grills, on that class 43 power car, have either got broken off or have gone missing in some way. That is something which I’ve never seen before. I wonder what might have happened? With warmest regards, Rob. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 10 hours ago, BernardTPM said: At a push the old Triang/Hornby R668 'Bowaters' tanks could substitute. There's a drawing in 'Modelling the BR Era' by Steve Flint et al 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted July 28, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2019 (edited) Around Marley Hill station and sheds on the Tanfield Railway, near Gateshead for this morning. Marley Hill RSH, 7900 of 1958 2nd Aug 87 C8723.jpg Marley Hill Armstrong Whitworth 2 Sunniside to Marley Hill 28th May 88 C9487.jpg Marley Hill Hawthorn Leslie 2 28th May 88 C9492.jpg Marley Hill HL 2 and Hudswell Clarke Irwell 30th Aug 87 C9071.jpg Marley Hill HL 3 Bagnall 19th April 87 C8316.jpg Marley Hill RSH 21 28th May 88 C9481.jpg David Edited July 28, 2019 by DaveF 31 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted July 28, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2019 This afternoon we visit the line along the Tyne Valley from Newcastle to Carlisle at Prudhoe and Wylam. Prudhoe 143015 Newcastle to Carlisle 11th March 89 C11674.jpg Prudhoe 11th March 89 C11673 Prudhoe 143011 Carlisle to Newcastle 11th March 89 C11679.jpg Wylam Class 101 Hexham to Newcastle Aug 84 J8167.jpg Wylam 143004 up ecs 28th Oct 88 C11592 David 34 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastwestdivide Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Red nose day on a couple of pacers?? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted July 28, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 28, 2019 Hi, Dave. I like the Marley Hill station and sheds on the Tanfield Railway photo’s which are fascinating. What a lovely engine, RSH number 21 is, at Marley Hill, on the 28th May, 1988, in C9481. It really would make a delightful model. The Newcastle to Carlisle photo’s are also fill of interest, and those red noses or looks of surprise, on the cab ends of those class 143’s in C11674, and C11679 are something which I’ve never seen before on a train. I wonder if more information about them is available? And that’s a fascinating signal box at Prudhoe, in C11673, on the 11th March , 1989. With warmest regards, Rob. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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