RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted September 6, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted September 6, 2020 This morning's photos are from a visit to the Ffestiniog railway in August 1970. I have just realised that I took these photos 50 years ago. It seems like yesterday. Tan y Bwlch Earl of Merioneth 22nd Aug 70 C238.jpg Tan y Bwlch 22nd Aug 70 C246.jpg Tan y Bwlch Linda 22nd Aug 70 C248.jpg Tan y Bwlch Linda 22nd Aug 70 C250.jpg Porthmadog Linda 22nd Aug 70 C253.jpg Porthmadog The Cob 22nd Aug 70 C255.jpg Porthmadog Blanche 22nd Aug 70 C261.jpg David 37 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted September 6, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted September 6, 2020 Back to Carlisle this afternoon. Carlisle 87035 Aberdeen to Plymouth 12th April 88 C9419.jpg Carlisle Class 108 Carlisle to Barrow 27th Oct 89 C13813.jpg Carlisle K4 3442 The Pennine Pullman London S&C Carlisle 18th Feb 90 C14045.jpg Carlisle 142051 Carlisle to Barrow 31st May 95 C20220.jpg Carlisle 158749 Manchester Airport to Edinburgh 31st May 95 C20223.jpg David 35 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 4 hours ago, DaveF said: This morning's photos are from a visit to the Ffestiniog railway in August 1970. I have just realised that I took these photos 50 years ago. It seems like yesterday. Tan y Bwlch Earl of Merioneth 22nd Aug 70 C238.jpg Tan y Bwlch 22nd Aug 70 C246.jpg Tan y Bwlch Linda 22nd Aug 70 C248.jpg Tan y Bwlch Linda 22nd Aug 70 C250.jpg Porthmadog Linda 22nd Aug 70 C253.jpg Porthmadog The Cob 22nd Aug 70 C255.jpg Porthmadog Blanche 22nd Aug 70 C261.jpg David Hi David, Thanks for the Porthmadog pics, I love the place and visit whenever we go to Bala, but surprisingly, I've never fancied a trip on either Line, maybe it's my bad back that I'm frightened of upsetting, or the fact that I couldn't sit for that long without walking about because of my Hips and Knees. Either way, I know I've missed some spectacular scenery, that can't be witnessed by Car. Thanks again. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted September 6, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 6, 2020 Good afternoon, David. I like the Ffestiniog Railway photo’s from the 22nd August, 1970, which are all full of interest and show such delightful scenes of the Welsh countryside that the line passes through. C255 at Porthmadog, The Cob, is a most tranquil scene, and so soothing in these troubled times we are living in. The Carlisle photo’s have much of interest in them, and in C14045, of preserved K4, 3442, on the The Pennine Pullman, from London via the S&C, on the 18th February, 1990, is a well captured view of that special train, and the atmosphere on the platform. And it would appear there is one of the converted class 25 Ethels to provide train heating. You can see the cantrail grilles and part of a cab end headcode box. With warmest regards, Rob. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Davexoc Posted September 6, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 6, 2020 6 hours ago, DaveF said: Carlisle 158749 Manchester Airport to Edinburgh 31st May 95 C20223.jpg Don't think I've seen a 158 with a snowplough style front airdam before. Now wondering if this was a one off??? Regards, Dave 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted September 7, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted September 7, 2020 The ECML to the north of Newark today, with photos from North Muskham and South Muskham. North Muskham crossing 254008 down Sept 79 J6642.jpg North Muskham crossing Class 254 down Sept 79 J6643.jpg North Muskham crossing Class 254 up Sept 79 J6645.jpg South Muskham LC Class 47 down parcels April 80 J6882.jpg South Muskham LC Class 47 Harrogate to Kings X April 80 J6883.jpg David 36 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted September 7, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 7, 2020 Good evening, David. I like the photo’s of the ECML to the north of Newark. All are of interest, and the first three capture well just how nice and sunny and warm some of September was in 1979. The last photo’ at South Muskham level crossing, with an unidentified class 47 on a Harrogate to Kings Cross service in April, 1980, shows the train to be composed of side corridor Mk1 stock. I can’t recall if the Harrogate services by that time had been converted to HST’s. Hopefully someone can fill in the blanks. With warmest regards, Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hexagon789 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 21 hours ago, Davexoc said: Don't think I've seen a 158 with a snowplough style front airdam before. Now wondering if this was a one off??? Regards, Dave Not a one-off, standard feature on Scottish 158s plus others. The units used on the Manchester Airport service were among the others, this batch was fitted with improved first class seating (2+1 style, unlike the Scottish units) and were inherited by Virgin CrossCountry and later transferred to FGW now GWR. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted September 8, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted September 8, 2020 (edited) The ECML in County Durham this afternoon. Hett Mill DVT up 16th Oct 93 C19128.jpg Hett Mill Class 158 Newcastle to Liverpool 30th May 95 C20200.jpg Croxdale Class 142 Metro Centre to Saltburn 30th May 95 C20211.jpg Croxdale DVT up 16th Oct 93 C19138.jpg Plawsworth 43067 up 26th Oct 87 C9189.jpg David Edited September 8, 2020 by DaveF 32 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted September 8, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 8, 2020 Good afternoon, David. I like the ECML in County Durham photo’s which are all of interest. In C20211, at Croxdale, with a class 142, on a Metro Centre to Saltburn service, on the 30th May, 1995, the bright yellow, white and blue livery makes quite a contrast with the green surroundings. With warmest regards, Rob. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted September 9, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) A Scottish miscellany today. There isn't a common theme, just photos taken on days out. Aviemore 47602 WBHS special Hexham to Aviemore 15th Oct 88 C11550.jpg Ayr line to Annbank Mauchline and Killoch 18th Feb 90 C13996.jpg Beattock Summit 90133 up "Eurpoean" sevrice 7th Aug 95 C20411.jpg Carstairs 303033 Glasgow C to Carstairs 7th Aug 95 C20367.jpg Stirling 158722 to Dunblane 5th April 91 C15755.jpg David Edited September 9, 2020 by DaveF 32 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted September 9, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2020 Good afternoon, David. I like the various Scottish photo’s. In C13996, at Ayr, of the line to Annbank Mauchline and Killoch, on the 18th February, 1990, I am just wondering about the man who is walking along the four foot. I just hope he was authorised to be there. With warmest regards, Rob. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
43110andyb Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 I very much doubt he’s legit! Orange mandatory by then! I think he’s clearing the line side of metallic clutter I would say then off to the scrap yard!!! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 David. C20411 isn't strictly a Freightliner; it's one of the 'European' services from Mossend via Wembley and the Channel Tunnel. The wagons are two 'Eurotwin' pairs, whilst the boxes are most probably Italian ones 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 4 hours ago, Market65 said: Good afternoon, David. I like the various Scottish photo’s. In C13996, at Ayr, of the line to Annbank Mauchline and Killoch, on the 18th February, 1990 I am just wondering about the man who is walking along the four foot. I just hope he was authorised to be there., With warmest regards, Rob. No Hi Viz? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted September 10, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2020 (edited) Around Stocksfield today on the Newcastle to Carlisle line. Stocksfield 101339 Sunderland to Hexham Oct 88 J9697.jpg Stocksfield 37178 down l e Sept 87 J9275.jpg Stocksfield 43086 Edinburgh to Kings X diverted via Carlisle April 89 J09874.jpg Stocksfield 43093 diverted down 5th May 90 C14432.jpg Stocksfield 60061 oil up 21st Feb 95 C19998.jpg David Edited September 10, 2020 by DaveF 38 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted September 10, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 10, 2020 Good afternoon, David. I like the photo’s from around Stocksfield on the Newcastle to Carlisle line. All are of interest, and in C14432, of 43093 leading a diverted down HST on the 5th May, 1990, you have captured a most photogenic view as the train passes behind the trees. With warmest regards, Rob. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 I have always liked the footbridges on the Newcastle to Carlisle line theyand thank goodness are well maintained. are a very appealing design 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvdlcs Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 J9697: the Class 101, or at least the leading car, will have come from a Scottish depot in the recent past. Although from memory the set numbers on the end were always black numerals, so presumably the white is a result of them having been peeled off? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted September 11, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2020 (edited) Some more photos taken at Morpeth for today. Morpeth 47545 down parcels Aug 80 J7104.jpg Morpeth 56119 down coal 31st May 90 C14541.jpg Morpeth 56119 down empties 21st Dec 92 C18212.jpg Morpeth 60007 down empties 26th July 95 C20327.jpg Morpeth 91021 down 28th Oct 94 C19864.jpg This curve is as sharp as it looks, the speed limit is 50 mph. David Edited September 11, 2020 by DaveF 34 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caradoc Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 C13996; As can be seen from the state of the railway, and the area generally, this is not one of the more salubrious parts of Ayrshire ! One of my former colleagues, from Ayr, told me that when Annbank Jc signalbox was still open, at pub closing times the Signalmen used to turn off all the lights and hide out of sight, to avoid becoming a target...... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 C19864:- was it the Border Counter Railway that ran straight on, whilst the mainline curved (very sharply) to the left? There were at least two serious derailments on Up trains, where the train was going too fast, carrying straight on, instead of curving off. One of them saw the train demolish a bungalow; fortunately, the inhabitants were on holiday. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted September 11, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 11, 2020 Good evening, David. I like the Morpeth photo’s and all are of interest. In C14541, with 56119, the down coal train, on the 31st May, 1990, looks as if it is a train of empties, unless the coal was loaded at very low levels. The 56 is accelerating well going by the amount of exhaust. With warmest regards, Rob. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted September 11, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Fat Controller said: C19864:- was it the Border Counter Railway that ran straight on, whilst the mainline curved (very sharply) to the left? There were at least two serious derailments on Up trains, where the train was going too fast, carrying straight on, instead of curving off. One of them saw the train demolish a bungalow; fortunately, the inhabitants were on holiday. Yes, the Border Counties headed almost due west while the main line curved sharply to the south. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium keefer Posted September 11, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 11, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Fat Controller said: C19864:- was it the Border Counter Railway that ran straight on, whilst the mainline curved (very sharply) to the left? There were at least two serious derailments on Up trains, where the train was going too fast, carrying straight on, instead of curving off. One of them saw the train demolish a bungalow; fortunately, the inhabitants were on holiday. Two of the most well-known were Sleeper trains IIRC, one Deltic hauled mk1 stock and the other cl.47 hauled mk3s. https://www.railwaysarchive.co.uk/docsummary.php?docID=282 https://www.railwaysarchive.co.uk/eventsummary.php?eventID=165 Edited September 11, 2020 by keefer 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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