37255 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 (edited) Saw a photo in a book somewhere of a 56xx towards the end with what appears to be a TOPS style data panel chalked on the smokebox! As for the 'LMS', don't tempt me - I've got a free evening and a black 5 that needs finishing... Must resist! Edited June 12, 2012 by 37255 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Truly some bizarre goings on here! One persistent rumour I have heard is that in early '67 or thereabouts, Polmadie experimented with yellow panels on one of the surviving tank locos. No visual evidence is known to exist of this but it would be one hell of a find - assuming (admittedly unlikely!) there was some actual substance to the tale! Dave. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Liverpool Speke Junction 12th June 1968 by loose_grip_99, on Flickr Liverpool Edge Hill Lancashire 12th June 1968 by loose_grip_99, on Flickr 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 (edited) King of Edge hill Jinty 47406 King of Edge Hill by Oxendale-mac, on Flickr I AM the KING by JohnGreyTurner, on Flickr graffitti lasted well into the 1980s King of Edge Hill - yeah right by JohnGreyTurner, on Flickr Edited June 13, 2012 by michael delamar 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37255 Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 http://www.flickr.com/photos/irishswissernie/6452982599/sizes/l/in/set-72157628275099399/ Either some very strange weathering or a very unorthodox paint job on that mk1! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Note the end steps are already gone too! Cheers Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 this 8f has gained a BR double arrow symbol on its tender. 48493rosegrove by amellor10, on Flickr 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguin of doom Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 (edited) Just found this thread so apologies if this has been said already - I'll read the full thread in good time. For me, growing up in the Blue era was a bit boring. The solution was Blue and Green diesels with Blue/Grey and Maroon coaches. As a bonus, modelling NE region, I could roster a few kettles on excursion trains and holiday extras. Ok, in the main, B1's and Black 5's, but what a variety!..... Best era for modelling in my humble opinion..... Cheers. Sean. Edited June 23, 2012 by the penguin of doom 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 You're telling me PoD just discovered this thread of awesomeness...?!!!? Welcome aboard Sean 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 1967 - Approaching Eastleigh by rgadsdon, on Flickr 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 BR Class 5MT no.73141 passing Carnaby, south of Bridlington. July 1967 by ricsrailpics, on Flickr 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 1967 Clapham Junc BR 34024 by raymcd2, on Flickr 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguin of doom Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 You're telling me PoD just discovered this thread of awesomeness...?!!!? Welcome aboard Sean Unbelievable I know Chard, but here I am regardless and I'm living the dream. Cbeers. Sean. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 I cant quite make out on the video but one of the words in giant letters on the tender is "C R A P" That's nothing, an EWS coal hopper went passed me a few months ago and had 'C*NT' in six foot high letters! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
APOLLO Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 This thread has cost me a few bob, though not too much. I allready had some blue diesels & DMU's, along with a handfull of Blue & Grey Mk !'s and 2's. I've bought half a dozen various secondhand blue / grey Mk 1's. Thats enough for me. This is the era I remember best - the very end of steam in Lancs & Yorks when I was a teenager. I don't need any layout infrastructure changes, and when I want to go earlier its's just off with the Blue diesels & Blue & Grey stock and on with the early crest steam & blood & custard. Just about everything else stays where it is. I can't beleive the above shot, Green MK 2, Choc & cream pullman, blue / grey MK 1 full brake & a clean steam loco !! (didn't see 'owt like this at Wigan exhibition last week !!) Superb. Brit15 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguin of doom Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 BR Class 5MT no.73141 passing Carnaby, south of Bridlington. July 1967 by ricsrailpics, on Flickr And this one just illustrates my point above with the bonus of proving that a standard 5 is within my scope too. Carnaby has somewhat changed now though..... Cheers. Sean. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37255 Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Can't have been at all common, surely?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 I think a few did run like that, there is footage and other shots of them running in pink primer, would make an interesting model, either to do or if Bachmann did one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37255 Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Now keeping an eye out for one on eBay with damaged paint! Though whether anyone would ever believe it if I modelled it... Another one in the 'remember to print out some reference photos if I ever exhibit it' category! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 (edited) Black in a sea of Blue (and grey)... Clapham 1966. http://flic.kr/p/aNJBTH Much like post #137. Porcy Edited July 11, 2012 by Porcy Mane 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Astonishing to think that just a year earlier, there wouldn't have been a trace of blue. In fact, just six months earlier would have been the same! Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Thank you Porcy Mane for the Flickr link. That site must be the best transport site on Flickr, trains, trolleybuses, trams, buses, all top quality pictures. Tom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 (edited) Thank you Porcy Mane for the Flickr link. That site must be the best transport site on Flickr, trains, trolleybuses, trams, buses, all top quality pictures. Tom. Certainly a photographer who puts the emphasis on Quality rather than Quantity. Yet another Black n' Blue shot from the same guy... with the manufactory of the renowned "Pelaw Polish" as a back drop. http://flic.kr/p/bcb9dz Edit; This looks tasty With D5168 Kicking out as much exhaust as the 9F it's piloting. http://www.railpictu...d=233799&nseq=0 Porcy Edited July 12, 2012 by Porcy Mane 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 (edited) this is rarely done, the single DMU car at the rear. ive also seen this on a video called West riding steam with a fairburn tank heading some parcel vans with a class 101 car at the rear. c.06/1968 - Dringhouses, York. by 53A Models, on Flickr Edited December 15, 2012 by Andy Y Image removed due to copyright dispute. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Look what's just been outshopped by Holgate Road's finest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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