jwealleans Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Quote No 29 taking water at Goathland John Graham pulling the chain? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev52A Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 10 hours ago, LNER4479 said: Well I'm up for that... Below is a 2015 Pickering shot I seem to have taken from a remarkably similar viewpoint to your 1975 picture ... Wow, that's great! Must be years since I was at Pickering, although I was at the Grosmont end of the line in 2012. When did the roof go on? The other biggest changes must be the shed area at Grosmont. Cheers Trevor 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev52A Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 1 hour ago, jwealleans said: John Graham pulling the chain? I don't know that chap, but I'll mention any other names I know as and when they appear. Please feel free to chip in with anyone you recognise. Cheers Trevor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Just shows the extraordinary progress there over 40+ years! Thanks for that combination. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted February 19, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 19, 2019 2 hours ago, jwealleans said: John Graham pulling the chain? And Chris Cubitt on the tank? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev52A Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) The following were taken on 23rd May 1976, when 29 and 1247 were in action. Contrasts in front ends at Grosmont shed with 4767 and the P3 Here's 1247 leaving Grosmont Tunnel.. ..and near Esk Valley No 29 near the same spot.. ..and at Goathland, with 'Black Five' No 5428 out of use on the right Trevor Edited February 19, 2019 by Trev52A corrected caption 12 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) I never realised any of the locos ever wore an NYMR livery or lettering (third photo). I remember, from my years of membership, that there had been a number of changes of ownership between various societies, about who owned (or had the rights to) what. Indeed, there was a little bit of, shall we say, full and frank exchange of views, over those matters and increasingly over who ran what, for the benefit of whom, which continued into the 90's, between the Trust and the membership, which I would hope has long been settled. Of course, none of these issues are unique to the NYMR, and is simply an indication of growing pains into a mature preservation entity, with far more limited ambitions than perhaps many would like. But practicality always trumps (ironically, in these times). Just obtaining regular running rights through to Whitby is something none of us imagined even remotely possible in those days. Edited February 19, 2019 by Mike Storey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted February 19, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 19, 2019 Excellent pictures, the coaching stock was in NYMR livery and had NYMR numbers, things got worse with that awful wheel crest and the two tone 24! I see a very young John Bruce on the spot on goathland platform he's occupied ever since Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Sidelines Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) Two pictures from August 1972 - one has an uncanny similarity to another picture posted here up above. Ray ! Edited February 20, 2019 by Silver Sidelines 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold papagolfjuliet Posted February 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20, 2019 16 hours ago, Silver Sidelines said: Two pictures from August 1972 - one has an uncanny similarity to another picture posted here up above. Ray Coincidentally, Eustace Forth is currently back on the NYMR. It arrived on hire from Foxfield late last year as a source of steam heating for the Pickering Santas, and is still on the line at the time of writing. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 54 minutes ago, papagolfjuliet said: Coincidentally, Eustace Forth is currently back on the NYMR. It arrived on hire from Foxfield late last year as a source of steam heating for the Pickering Santas, and is still on the line at the time of writing. Excuse my ignorance, particularly if it's been mentioned and I haven't spotted it, but what type of loco is the little saddle tank? Cheers, David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted February 20, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 20, 2019 20 hours ago, Silver Sidelines said: Two pictures from August 1972 - one has an uncanny similarity to another picture posted here up above. Ray ! Nice views, I'm amazed not to see one of a young 'Cotton Bud' at Goathland Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold papagolfjuliet Posted February 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20, 2019 4 hours ago, south_tyne said: Excuse my ignorance, particularly if it's been mentioned and I haven't spotted it, but what type of loco is the little saddle tank? Cheers, David RSH Works No. 7063 of 1942, built for Dunstan Power Station in Gateshead. It was preserved in the early 70s by the Hexham Rolling Stock Group and moved to the NYMR before being loaned and subsequently donated to the NRM, which in turn donated it to the Foxfield Railway. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 4 hours ago, papagolfjuliet said: RSH Works No. 7063 of 1942, built for Dunstan Power Station in Gateshead. It was preserved in the early 70s by the Hexham Rolling Stock Group and moved to the NYMR before being loaned and subsequently donated to the NRM, which in turn donated it to the Foxfield Railway. Many thanks for that information, that's really useful It's home was just down the road from me! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev52A Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Some views from 30th May 1976 now, when the P3 and No 29 were in action. The P3 tries out a headboard at Grosmont shed - left to right are ?/John Hunt/John Lavender Coaling the P3 before today's coaling tower was erected The P3 heads south on its way to Levisham - the headboard has been repositioned to above the buffer beam.. ..and departing from Levisham No 29 starts the attack on the 1 in 49 out of Grosmont, seen from the east of the track for a change Trevor 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev52A Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 On 31st May 1976 I started a seven-day 'Northumbrian Ranger' ticket (costing £9.50) and visited the NYMR five times. here is a selection of some favourites from that week.. Work pauses on the tanks of Standard 4 No 80135 as No 29 passes the shed area at Grosmont. Left to right are ?/Derek Hansen/John Hunt in the cab of No 29 A long distance view of No 29 about to pass Esk valley Cottages A view inside the shed at Grosmont, with Lambton Tank No 5 and Hudswell Clarke ex-NCB 0-6-0T No 20 'Jennifer' (no longer on the NYMR) prominent The K1 starting the climb out of Grosmont.. ..and crossing Esk valley viaduct, just beyond the row of cottages Taken from the trackside, No 1247 crosses the same viaduct. Note the nice shiny buffer heads - shame about the scorching on the smokebox door. Passing Beck Hole, from the stone bridge The K1 entering Goathland at the top of the 1 in 49 No 4767 was being prepared for an NELPG rail tour the following month - 'The Scarborough Flyer' from Newcastle to Scarborough on 4th July 1976, which it worked as far as Stockton. Other locos were 40055 and 9F 'Evening Star'. On the buffer beam is the loco's owner and NELPG Chairman Ian Storey. The chap on the left is Dave Husband. Ian and Dave are holding the headboard. I don't know the names of the other two - anyone recognise them? Trevor 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold papagolfjuliet Posted February 24, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2019 The Sentinel in that second photo is "Teesside No.5" which at the time was on loan from British Steel. It was subsequently donated to the NRM and, renamed "Frank Galbraith," is now on display at Hull Streetlife Museum. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted February 24, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 24, 2019 I have photos somewhere of that Scarborough Flyer, as I was on the train! I have a shot from the first coach of 4767 slipping out of Hartlepool on the return run with sparks flying off the wheels, a bit of rail burn going on. It was a foggy miserable day there, but had been nice in Scarborough. It was a grand day out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev52A Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 (edited) 16 hours ago, New Haven Neil said: I have photos somewhere of that Scarborough Flyer, as I was on the train! I have a shot from the first coach of 4767 slipping out of Hartlepool on the return run with sparks flying off the wheels, a bit of rail burn going on. It was a foggy miserable day there, but had been nice in Scarborough. It was a grand day out. Let's see the photos, then! I was also on the train - perhaps I caught you on one of my pictures? So, a bit 'off-topic', but here are some of my shots from that day (4th July 1976).. Here's the train at the start of the day at Newcastle. The figure crouching down is NELPG's Maurice Burns. Rounding the curve through Gateshead on the way to Stockton via the Durham Coast. 4767 was replaced at Stockton by 40055 to take us on to York, where 'Evening Star' took over to Scarborough. This is the 9F at Scarborough waiting for the return to York. If I remember correctly I only travelled on the train back as far as Stockton, where I joined a car with John Hunt and others to chase the 'Black Five' back to Newcastle. By this time it was approaching sunset, so with only 25 ASA slide film in my camera I was on the limit of possible exposures, as seen with these two shots of the train shortly after leaving Stockton. The lens was probably on maximum aperture as it came speeding through Greatham. Incidentally, my records say that the Class 40 was 40055 in both directions, yet the 'Six Bells Junction' website claims the one on the return was 40081 from York to Stockton. Anyone got any confirmation of this? Regards Trevor Edited February 25, 2019 by Trev52A typo 10 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Turnbull Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 You have certainly taken some fine photographs, Trevor. Well done. Chris Turnbull 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted February 25, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 25, 2019 I'm loving this thread Trevor, excellent pictures. Can't imagine Stockton being a place for a loco change these days! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev52A Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 My last visit to the NYMR in 1976 was on 31st October, which was the occasion of NELPG's '10th anniversary special' with the T2 in charge. It was a lovely day with some nice autumn colours. After its exploits on the main line with 'The Scarborough Flyer' in July, when 4767 returned to the NYMR it was now facing north, one of the few locos at that time to do so, as far as I can remember. This meant a tender-first departure from Grosmont with a train for Pickering, complete with tender-mounted headboard Here's an early morning view of the K1 seen in the previous picture 4767 was now facing north as it left Levisham on the return trip... ..and wound its way through Newtondale This must be the NELPG 'special' at Levisham, complete with headboard The P3 was also in action, with a (presumably) demonstration freight approaching Esk Valley Cottages And here's the T2 on a normal service train later in the day Trevor 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted February 26, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26, 2019 Some of the later footage on here is from 31st October 1976. As to 'Names to faces' at 2:48 is that Alan Worden in the hat on No 29? https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-nymr-news-no-4-1976-online 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev52A Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 @ Worsdell forever Thanks for posting that link. Some great footage there. I'm on the platform somewhere when 4767 arrives at Pickering. No doubt my trousers were just as flared as all the others! Cheers Trevor 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev52A Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 1976 was the last year I spent a lot of time visiting the NYMR. It seems from my records that I only went once in 1977 and again in 1978 and there must be very few pictures still to show from that decade, so here are the best three which have surfaced. The K1 arrives at Grosmont over the level crossing on 29th June 1977 No 5 passes the shed on 30th May 1978, with 0-6-0ST No 2 'Salmon' (no longer on the railway) on the right No 5 returns to Grosmont later that day with 4767 'George Stephenson' on the other platform I don't have many shots from the 1980s, but I'll upload the best of those in due course. In the meantime, let's see some more 1970's views from other RMwebbers, please. Cheers Trevor 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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