Bill Jamieson Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 (edited) It was indeed...... Photographs of this working appear in Steam in Scotland Volume 2, P113 (Oxwellmains? "Two miles south of Dunbar") and in Steam Days June 2012 P341 (Tweedmouth) There also appear to be photographs taken around the same period in Modern Railways June 1963 P427 (Morningside Road) and Railway Magazine July 1963 P491 (somewhere in the Haymarket area). Unfortunately, my copies of the latter are currently in store so I cannot provide any further details...... Yes, I would say the Steam in Scotland shot was taken not far west of Oxwellmains from the old A1 bridge over the ECML. Bill Edited November 23, 2012 by Bill Jamieson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwb.photos Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Hi all, I attach a couple of shots taken at St Boswells c1950s early 60s of The Royal Train with 2 Class 5s 45476 leading and the on the up loop with the The Royal Coaching Stock stabled on the down side sidings. Obliged if anyone can help with the exact date of this working and also the number of the second Locomotive? I hope they are of interest. Regards David 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwb.photos Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Hi all, I attach a couple of shots taken at St Boswells c1950s early 60s of The Royal Train with 2 Class 5s 45476 leading and the on the up loop with the The Royal Coaching Stock stabled on the down side sidings. Obliged if anyone can help with the exact date of this working and also the number of the second Locomotive? I hope they are of interest. Regards David Further to my request for information on the Royal Train at St Boswells, Bruce has kindly given me details of a Special Train working 1X00 on Thursday 5th July 1962 to Coldstream and forward to Kings Cross. One box ticked thanks Bruce. Regards David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 With reference to item 74 above and the preceding entries regarding Derby Lightweight DMUs working to Edinburgh, I came across this list of DMU workings which I thought might be of interest. 2013 02 21 Waverley Route DMUs 1967-68.jpg Unfortunately, it has become detached from the covering letter so I have no information on the source. If you recognise your writing I can only apologise. Oh this is Holy Grail material. The makings of a DMUs known to have worked over the Waverley log. Fantastic and massive thanks for sharing. What a wonderful record this is! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted September 5, 2013 Author Share Posted September 5, 2013 HOW did I miss this before? http://www.railbrit.co.uk/imageenlarge/imagecomplete.php?id=23046 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawick_1987 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 HOW did I miss this before? http://www.railbrit.co.uk/imageenlarge/imagecomplete.php?id=23046 Ooh! And in colour!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
62440 Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 I had relegated this scan long ago to my "also-ran" file. However, I had a visitor today to suggested I put it on RM Web. It is, of course, taken as the loco heads out of Hawick away from Burnfoot. I have no recollection other than I heard the loco come come from Whitrope as it passed the house and I went on my motorbike to Burnfoot to catch it. I suspect that it would be some time after regular steam workings had gone from the line. Perhaps it is of interest. Bruce 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fegguk Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 http://www.railbrit.co.uk/imageenlarge/imagecomplete.php?id=39575 About 9min 45s into this video is the same scene in 2014. You can just make out the house though the scrub http://youtu.be/odb6S1eLB5E Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37175 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I had relegated this scan long ago to my "also-ran" file. However, I had a visitor today to suggested I put it on RM Web. It is, of course, taken as the loco heads out of Hawick away from Burnfoot. I have no recollection other than I heard the loco come come from Whitrope as it passed the house and I went on my motorbike to Burnfoot to catch it. I suspect that it would be some time after regular steam workings had gone from the line. Perhaps it is of interest. Bruce Nov_28.jpg There was a lot of discussion about this photo a couple of years ago .... see link: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/6186-waverley-route-new-image-links-and-discussion/?p=780353 A Britannia or a 9F were the main contenders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawick_1987 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I had relegated this scan long ago to my "also-ran" file. However, I had a visitor today to suggested I put it on RM Web. It is, of course, taken as the loco heads out of Hawick away from Burnfoot. I have no recollection other than I heard the loco come come from Whitrope as it passed the house and I went on my motorbike to Burnfoot to catch it. I suspect that it would be some time after regular steam workings had gone from the line. Perhaps it is of interest. Bruce Nov_28.jpg Mr Mac wanted to see this again I believe. PH were out and about taking some photos at Sleepy Valley on Saturday and wondered about the old route Burnfoot Road used to take - did it curve immediately under the bridge? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Jamieson Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 This map shows the alignment in 1921 - http://maps.nls.uk/view/82904655 Bill 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 70033 on the SO Dundee - BPN. Pure 1965 atmosphere. Lovely. http://www.railbrit.co.uk/imageenlarge/imagecomplete.php?id=51211 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerhillboy Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 She looks to be carrying a lovely level of grot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 Last B1 anyone? https://www.railscot.co.uk/imageenlarge/imagecomplete.php?id=52097 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
62440 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 I was there! Believe it was also the last steam hauled train between Bathgate and Airdrie. Guess I was there, too! https://www.railscot.co.uk/imageenlarge/imagecomplete.php?id=46323 It looks as if 60009 now will head the first train to Tweedbank, so it will cover (obviously) just part of the old Waverley Route. A little head-scratcher: what was the last steam-hauled passenger train to cover only part of the Waverley Route? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 As I continue to scratch my head, here's a special train photo answering another question - 'what was the top and tail loco the other day.' 67026 https://www.railscot.co.uk/imageenlarge/imagecomplete.php?id=52557 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Jamieson Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 60163 on the front tomorrow (Sunday), I understand. Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
62440 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Could someone do a BIG favour for me? I'm in Sheffield when 60163 runs on the Borders Railway. A shot of the 'left hand eccentric crank' of 60163 would be great. This was the item that the late Robin Barbour's sister chose from the list of mechanical parts to be manufactured for the locomotive from the proceeds of the sale of some of his collection of books. I'll forward it to her in the States with the note that it was taken on the railway he loved. Thanks in anticipation. Bruce 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 Could someone do a BIG favour for me? I'm in Sheffield when 60163 runs on the Borders Railway. A shot of the 'left hand eccentric crank' of 60163 would be great. This was the item that the late Robin Barbour's sister chose from the list of mechanical parts to be manufactured for the locomotive from the proceeds of the sale of some of his collection of books. I'll forward it to her in the States with the note that it was taken on the railway he loved. Thanks in anticipation. Bruce May I just bounce this thread for the purposes of amplifying Bruce's very poignant request above, please. Robin's photographic legacy has done us many favours, thanks to Bruce's stewardship, and I think many here would love to see this request fulfilled. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fegguk Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 I have also enjoyed seeing Robins photos. My grandfather and his father work closely at Hawick Town Council for many years. As Bob Barbour was the Town Clark and my mothers father Sam Wright was the Burgh Chamberlain. Borthwick Bank Unfortunately the fence got in the way at Tweedbank Here is the other one which was more accessible I can send the files. the first two are frames from a video 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
62440 Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 That's super, thank you. PM sent. Bruce. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fegguk Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Tornado storms up Borthwick Bank https://youtu.be/S9LpvtZMoBI 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 Tornado storms up Borthwick Bank https://youtu.be/S9LpvtZMoBI Whoa! That's incredible. I'm getting ready for work and it's made my eyes a wee bit damp. More comments later.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerhillboy Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 (edited) Popped along from bathgate to see 60163 yesterday with the two wee fellas in tow, managed to catch her just up from millerhill bang on 11 am. Wonderful sight. We then headed to boness for thomas day where 62712 with a face stuck on was off more interest to the wee chaps. If only they knew the significance of 60163 running up past millerhill!! Edited September 14, 2015 by millerhillboy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted September 15, 2015 Author Share Posted September 15, 2015 Fushiebridge Tornado: https://www.railscot.co.uk/imageenlarge/imagecomplete.php?id=52590 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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