RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted August 24, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 24, 2023 5 hours ago, Peter Kazmierczak said: Thanks, Simon. Of all the Type 4s, the 44/45/46 series have been the least-well documented. Doubtless your tome will fill a large gap in the literature. I see from doing a bit of trawling on't t'internet that peak books are like buses, we seem to have another one by Fred Kerr to contend with. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slilley Posted August 25, 2023 Author Share Posted August 25, 2023 22 hours ago, Enterprisingwestern said: I see from doing a bit of trawling on't t'internet that peak books are like buses, we seem to have another one by Fred Kerr to contend with. Mike. As I understand it Fred's book is a pictorial one, where as this is more text based. Simon 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted August 25, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 25, 2023 1 hour ago, slilley said: As I understand it Fred's book is a pictorial one, where as this is more text based. Simon Both are on my radar! Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slilley Posted September 4, 2023 Author Share Posted September 4, 2023 On 25/07/2023 at 11:21, Enterprisingwestern said: Being outwith the UK I don't have the WHS browsing library to hand!, so keeping us all updated as to which magazines would be much appreciated. Mike. Mike I have had the proofs back for the first article in Railways Illustrated, this will cover the naming of the ten Class 44s. That will be in the November issue which is due out on 5th October. The second article on the regiment names will follow in the issue after I believe Simon 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted September 4, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 4, 2023 4 hours ago, slilley said: Mike I have had the proofs back for the first article in Railways Illustrated, this will cover the naming of the ten Class 44s. That will be in the November issue which is due out on 5th October. The second article on the regiment names will follow in the issue after I believe Simon Thanks Simon. That's my daughter on Smiffs patrol then! Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slilley Posted September 27, 2023 Author Share Posted September 27, 2023 I am pleased to let everyone know that copies of the book The Peaks Classes 44/45/46 have arrived at the Crecy warehouse today and will be mailed out to people who have ordered copies in the coming days. Simon 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Strathwood Posted September 27, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 27, 2023 Yes indeed, our stock arrives on Thursday 28th. Kevin 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45125 Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Have managed to read through this excellent tome. Quite a few very interesting facts about the early days of these locos, a lot of which I was aware of. However two very small errors in the later days, 45125 is listed as not having a headlight it certainly did as the fittings it currently has are the originals. Also when it was moved from Toton by 56075 West Yorkshire Enterprise (0Z45) driven by Tinsley driver Mario Carrington and Inspector Steve Freeman from Tinsley Went straight from Toton to Dairycoates it didn't stop at Doncaster. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slilley Posted October 8, 2023 Author Share Posted October 8, 2023 On 06/10/2023 at 20:00, 45125 said: Have managed to read through this excellent tome. Quite a few very interesting facts about the early days of these locos, a lot of which I was aware of. However two very small errors in the later days, 45125 is listed as not having a headlight it certainly did as the fittings it currently has are the originals. Also when it was moved from Toton by 56075 West Yorkshire Enterprise (0Z45) driven by Tinsley driver Mario Carrington and Inspector Steve Freeman from Tinsley Went straight from Toton to Dairycoates it didn't stop at Doncaster. Thank you for the feedback. These things were checked from several sources, but clearly not correct. Apologies. Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45125 Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 4 hours ago, slilley said: Thank you for the feedback. These things were checked from several sources, but clearly not correct. Apologies. Simon That's okay. Some very excellent work in all the research. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted October 8, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 8, 2023 Mine arrived last week had a flick through it and seems excellent It one of those books that I want to make time to really savour reading it. I was the same with Michael Rhodes book from grid iron to grassland Anymore projects in the pipeline Simon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slilley Posted October 9, 2023 Author Share Posted October 9, 2023 15 hours ago, 45125 said: That's okay. Some very excellent work in all the research. Glad you have liked it and I hope that it has told you a few new things about the Peaks. Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slilley Posted October 9, 2023 Author Share Posted October 9, 2023 13 hours ago, russ p said: Mine arrived last week had a flick through it and seems excellent It one of those books that I want to make time to really savour reading it. I was the same with Michael Rhodes book from grid iron to grassland Anymore projects in the pipeline Simon? Russ Feel free to take your time over it, there are 107,000 words to digest after all! As for future projects I am not sure just at the moment. This book took three years to write, and was done with the backdrop of some stressful times elsewhere, changing job twice, as well as dealing with some family issues. I shall be talking to Crecy probably in late November about other things, but for now I just need to take a step back and recharge the batteries a little. This book writing gig does take it out of you. Simon 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Not Jeremy Posted October 9, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 9, 2023 On 06/10/2023 at 20:00, 45125 said: Have managed to read through this excellent tome. Quite a few very interesting facts about the early days of these locos, a lot of which I was aware of. However two very small errors in the later days, 45125 is listed as not having a headlight it certainly did as the fittings it currently has are the originals. Also when it was moved from Toton by 56075 West Yorkshire Enterprise (0Z45) driven by Tinsley driver Mario Carrington and Inspector Steve Freeman from Tinsley Went straight from Toton to Dairycoates it didn't stop at Doncaster. Nah mate, it stopped at Doncaster to have original looking headlamp fittings fitted - fancy getting a basic fact like that wrong!! Let’s hope you don’t ever write a book eh?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slilley Posted October 9, 2023 Author Share Posted October 9, 2023 28 minutes ago, Not Jeremy said: Nah mate, it stopped at Doncaster to have original looking headlamp fittings fitted - fancy getting a basic fact like that wrong!! Let’s hope you don’t ever write a book eh?? Jeremy I welcome all feedback, good and bad, it is how I become a better writer for the future. I have no problem with 45125's comments. Can we try and keep this thread civilsed please? Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Trainshed Terry Posted October 9, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 9, 2023 I have ordered the book and looking forward to reading it when it arrives. Terry. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 My copy is hidden away in our bedroom until Christmas... (I do know where it is, but it would spoil the fun if I opened it now). An obvious follow-on - after Simon's well-earned sabatical - would be on the smaller powered Sulzers. The 24s and 25s, and the 26s and 27s. Anyway, just a thought... The 24s/25s in particular, haven't had much written about them. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERS Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Sounds like more money to be spent. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45125 Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 9 hours ago, Not Jeremy said: Nah mate, it stopped at Doncaster to have original looking headlamp fittings fitted - fancy getting a basic fact like that wrong!! Let’s hope you don’t ever write a book eh?? As one of the owners of said loco and rode on it from Toton to Dairycoates ( which went via the avoider At Donny) on the day I know exactly where it went that day. I also rode on it when it was moved from Dairycoates To Botanic and from Botanic to Brush at Loughborough. Al Taylor 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slilley Posted October 9, 2023 Author Share Posted October 9, 2023 14 minutes ago, RANGERS said: Sounds like more money to be spent. Here is the link to order it online. https://www.crecy.co.uk/the-peaks- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted October 9, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 9, 2023 On 06/10/2023 at 21:00, 45125 said: Have managed to read through this excellent tome. Quite a few very interesting facts about the early days of these locos, a lot of which I was aware of. However two very small errors in the later days, 45125 is listed as not having a headlight it certainly did as the fittings it currently has are the originals. Also when it was moved from Toton by 56075 West Yorkshire Enterprise (0Z45) driven by Tinsley driver Mario Carrington and Inspector Steve Freeman from Tinsley Went straight from Toton to Dairycoates it didn't stop at Doncaster. 10 hours ago, Not Jeremy said: Nah mate, it stopped at Doncaster to have original looking headlamp fittings fitted - fancy getting a basic fact like that wrong!! Let’s hope you don’t ever write a book eh?? 23 minutes ago, 45125 said: As one of the owners of said loco and rode on it from Toton to Dairycoates ( which went via the avoider At Donny) on the day I know exactly where it went that day. I also rode on it when it was moved from Dairycoates To Botanic and from Botanic to Brush at Loughborough. Al Taylor Attempting to lighten the situation a tad, please can we just agree to disagree so as not to sully Simon's efforts? Mike. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slilley Posted October 9, 2023 Author Share Posted October 9, 2023 36 minutes ago, Enterprisingwestern said: Attempting to lighten the situation a tad, please can we just agree to disagree so as not to sully Simon's efforts? Mike. Mike I agree. Can we keep this civilised please and on topic? I am more than open to feedback good and bad, but let us keep our comments on the book and not about individual contributors. I know there are a couple of errors in the book, one is definitely down to me and I hold my hand up to that, plus the information 45125 has provided I accept and yes that is another error in it for which I have already apologised. I very much hope that people reading the book will learn a few new things about the Peaks, certainly that is the intention as it is with all the books I write. This book has perhaps been the hardest book I have yet written, but ended up the biggest at 107,000 words which is bigger than my Class 47 book. Simon 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slilley Posted October 9, 2023 Author Share Posted October 9, 2023 5 hours ago, Peter Kazmierczak said: My copy is hidden away in our bedroom until Christmas... (I do know where it is, but it would spoil the fun if I opened it now). An obvious follow-on - after Simon's well-earned sabatical - would be on the smaller powered Sulzers. The 24s and 25s, and the 26s and 27s. Anyway, just a thought... The 24s/25s in particular, haven't had much written about them. Hi Peter I wont spoil the ending for you, or indeed the beginning but if you want an appetiser then the new Railways Illustrated is worth a look, as indeed will next month's issue. AS for other projects, the 24s and 25s would be a possible, but a huge undertaking given the number sof them. I know someone else had started to write about the 26s and 27s as I sent them some material I had come across. That project I think has stalled for now and I am unsure quite when they are going to be able to restart it. I would be reluctant to jump in and steal their thunder, not really playing fair. We shall see anyway. I am meeting with Crecy in late November and we will kick around a few ideas then so we will see what comes out of that discussion. Simon 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PM47079 Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Great Book ordered it via crecy and have already got half way through. Well done you deserve a rest after all that research. I am hoping that in time someone will write as detailed a book about the 86s that you have done for the diesel locomotives 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slilley Posted October 10, 2023 Author Share Posted October 10, 2023 20 hours ago, PM47079 said: Great Book ordered it via crecy and have already got half way through. Well done you deserve a rest after all that research. I am hoping that in time someone will write as detailed a book about the 86s that you have done for the diesel locomotives Thank you for the kind words, much appreciated. Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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