'CHARD Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Hi John There's not much I am sure on to be honest, hence trying to set up a discuission on here to discuss and try and further our knowedge. Railscot has this picture as Ardler. The station building on first glance looks the same? http://www.railbrit.co.uk/imageenlarge/imagecomplete.php?id=4 This one is definitely Ardler: https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3307/3659216964_0d83c9be8a_z.jpg?zz=1 Ardler crossing: http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/147445/details/ardler+level+crossing/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold scottystitch Posted January 15, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 15, 2015 Thanks CHARD, your support is much appreciated, and your postings are precisely why I'd like to set up Strathmore's own forum and sub forums. It would be good to have as comprehensive a resource for the route as we could, in one place and in some kind of logical order. Incidentally, despite being an independent line, with a reversing move required fro access from Perth, the Bankfoot Branch could be included as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold scottystitch Posted January 15, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) Three of Coupar Angus, nice Cortina MkII http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/68070/details/coupar+angus+station/ The third aerial image in this set is cracking. One of the finest images of teh station layout I've seen, along with a very clear view of the Blair branch curving away to the north. Judging by the vans in the siding adjacent the station, the platforms must have been around 550ft long, so about 9 or 10 coach capacity Edited January 15, 2015 by scottystitch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold scottystitch Posted January 16, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 16, 2015 A view taken in 1984, looking west towards Alyth Junction......2 years after the line completely closed. This has all been leveled now and I think it is lsated for housing after lying empty for many many years. https://www.flickr.com/photos/taysider64/15044351021/ And the yard in 1982. Is that a Mk1 CCT ? https://www.flickr.com/photos/taysider64/14945200969/ 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJCT Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 ..... And the yard in 1982. Is that a Mk1 CCT ? https://www.flickr.com/photos/taysider64/14945200969/ IIRC it was an ex-LMS bogie GUV and beyond it was an ex-LMS 4-wheel CCT, both with DM-prefix numbers: AFAIK both had sat there for many years. I have a pic of one of the last goods trains in 1982 and the consist included the CCT, presumably being retrieved to Perth yard prior to scrapping. Alasdair 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzer27jd Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Hi John There's not much I am sure on to be honest, hence trying to set up a discuission on here to discuss and try and further our knowedge. Railscot has this picture as Ardler. The station building on first glance looks the same? http://www.railbrit.co.uk/imageenlarge/imagecomplete.php?id=4 This one is definitely Ardler: https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3307/3659216964_0d83c9be8a_z.jpg?zz=1 I think the building that looks like a good shed in the original picture is actually just a store. It is shown on the map as quite small, which through me off, however once the photo is blown up it does appear as though something behind the building is making it look much larger than it actually is. The small store rather than goods shed would then fit with the known layout. I've never seen the second image (above) before and it does show the stone building on the up platform, with the distinctive door. I'm sure now that all three photos are of Ardler. John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold scottystitch Posted January 16, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 16, 2015 I think the building that looks like a good shed in the original picture is actually just a store. It is shown on the map as quite small, which through me off, however once the photo is blown up it does appear as though something behind the building is making it look much larger than it actually is. The small store rather than goods shed would then fit with the known layout. I've never seen the second image (above) before and it does show the stone building on the up platform, with the distinctive door. I'm sure now that all three photos are of Ardler. John Thanks John, much appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold scottystitch Posted January 19, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) A couple of images of Blairgowrie http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/82/84/1828496_69660283.jpg Quite a substantial station building for a branch line terminous? http://www.blairgowrieandrattray.org.uk/BlairgowrieStation.jpg http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/a1/0b/a0/a10ba07d1b7ff6e35c6c973fd71dcd4b.jpg Edited January 19, 2015 by scottystitch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold scottystitch Posted January 23, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 23, 2015 Next branch up from Blairgowrie, Alyth. A very old image of Alyth Station... http://api.ning.com/files/ruYO5xFDZr9DvlYDbFfyetFbSkk4cGagKz019NgS4e0HCQpiqnO9WHx*4rmI4X-KbBBfnaHpnzRy8Aya8JHuefDNS02Xh7K6/TrainStation.jpg http://www.railbrit.co.uk/imageenlarge/imagecomplete.php?id=7016 and a bit more recently: http://www.quazoo.com/q/Alyth_railway_station Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDEEDIESEL Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Would be a great addition as very interested in The Strathmore Route and its branches. I lived close to the Dundee to Forfar line which is now disappearing fast under houses and roads.Would have been a handy commuter link if it still existed today?? The Monifieth Model group have a Model of The Dundee to Forfar direct line stations from Dundee East to Forfar which will hopefully go on show soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzer27jd Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Would be a great addition as very interested in The Strathmore Route and its branches. I lived close to the Dundee to Forfar line which is now disappearing fast under houses and roads.Would have been a handy commuter link if it still existed today?? The Monifieth Model group have a Model of The Dundee to Forfar direct line stations from Dundee East to Forfar which will hopefully go on show soon. I didn't even know there is a Monifieth Model Group. I look forward to seeing their project. Many years ago I did a model of Kingsmuir and when exhibited I was given sketches taken of the station. It had been the best kept small station on ScR in 19 oatcake and the sketches had been done, with notes showing many details including the topiary bushes and ornaments. There were some lovely stations on the line. J Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrour Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Folks, For interest a reproduction I knocked up of the Glamis SBD. regards, Corrour GLAMIS-1947-Model-1-rot.pdf 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Torper Posted February 11, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 11, 2015 I didn't even know there is a Monifieth Model Group. I look forward to seeing their project. http://www.monifiethandangushistory.co.uk/page_3043605.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScRSG Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 A bit of trivia, Forfar Athletic's ground, called Station Park, near the site of the former station, is now the football ground that is furthest from a railway station than any other ground in the UK! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzer27jd Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 A bit of trivia, Forfar Athletic's ground, called Station Park, near the site of the former station, is now the football ground that is furthest from a railway station than any other ground in the UK! Peterhead (Balmoor) will be much farther from a railway station. 32 miles to Aberdeen or Inverurie. Forfar is 13 miles from Dundee. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzer27jd Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 http://www.monifiethandangushistory.co.uk/page_3043605.html Oh dear! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JohnR Posted February 11, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2015 Any news on a Strathmore Forum? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScRSG Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Sorry, living in the past before all these Highland league teams were allowed in! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDEEDIESEL Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 The picture of the Monifieth Model Groups static model is from the early stages of the build. I was lucky enough recently to visit and see its progress and was well impressed at its detail of the area. Would be delighted if anyone had any photos from the Dundee to Forfar(either open or closed) as i lived close to the line at the Dundee end in the early/mid 70's when a lot of the trackbed/cuttings/embankments/bridges were still intact. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JohnR Posted January 12, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 12, 2016 Pity its been almost a year since any activity on this thread. If anyone is interested, there have been some pictures of the route posted in the Scottish Railways forum on Facebook by Dave Duncan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzer27jd Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 It would be great to breath life into this thread as we have done on the Glenfarg topic. In researching some of the working for the Glenfarg route I came across an interesting working that relates to the Strathmore line. September 1955, Thornton 62A Roster Turn no. 5 engine - 8F (WD) Off Thornton Weighs at 7.40am, routed via Ladybank and Bridge of Earn and into Coupar Angus at 10.30am. 5 minutes allowed for a crew change, where the Thornton men (turn 66) swapped with Ferryhill men (Turn 41). The Ferryhill working had left Craiginches at 7.20am. They then left Coupar Angus at 10.35 and took the train back to Aberdeen, The Thornton men worked back, leaving Coupar Angus at 10.38 and working via Glenfarg into Kelty at 2.00pm. They then worked light engine to Thornton. Thornton provided the motive power Mon, Wed and Friday, working the return on Tues, Thurs and Sat. Ferryhill provided the opposite power using their engine turn no. 28. They did have a WD, but I cannot confirm if this was rostered for this service. Can anyone provide any info on this - or indeed any other service, it would be good to record it on the thread. John 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasp Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 An interesting turn. Was this a heavy coal train, given its origin and motive power? Jim P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzer27jd Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 An interesting turn. Was this a heavy coal train, given its origin and motive power? Jim P Yes it was - coal from the Fife fields. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary704 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Hi, Just stumbled across reference to train crew diagrams. I'm doing research on Strathmore but have a "professional" interest in old train crew diagrams. Where does one start? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caley Jim Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Many stations on the the Strathmore line have been mentioned in articles in 'The True Line' (Journal of the Caledonian Railway Association), including some of the branches. TTL is available from the Association as a CD. There was also an extensive article by Tony Brenchly on the Blairgowrie branch, of which he is building a model, in British Railway Journal No.41 (spring 1992). Jim 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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