ess1uk Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Nice picture. What's that in the cess on the left? Looks like a blue jacket with an orange head??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Is that a trainspotting bunny in the cess on the right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 This isn't working... Despite now being able to see the railway bridge from my desk, not only did I manage to miss Tangmere yesterday by being out of the office at the wrong moment, today I managed to miss Bittern when I was in the office! :-( I may have to put a mirror on my desk so i can see the bridge without having to turn round! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Nice picture. What's that in the cess on the left? Looks like a blue jacket with an orange head??? It's a 'Stop Look Listen' sign for a UWC! Is that a trainspotting bunny in the cess on the right? Yes! They cause fewer problems than the sheep we often get trackside! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted June 21, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 21, 2012 I have been known to time one of my driving lessons to coincide with meeting 6K05 at Daisyfield crossing in Blackburn. Especially if I knew there was something unusual on. Low Moor crossing in Clitheroe is another option! Every few weeks or so, I do some work for a friend that involves an overnight stay. The next job is likely to be at Whittelsey in Cambs. I've been wondering how I can get near to Whitemoor for a nosey for a while - this'll save on my fuel costs, as he's driving......... Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 here is one i spotted yesterday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 I saw some 'Shed' and 'Fred' action today. GBRF 66703 came through Bury St Edmunds on a freightliner, followed by a Freightliner class 66 on an aggregate train, then an EWS 66 working a freightliner. I think it was 66015. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 I did post a couple of pictures at the start of the thread but on reflection I removed them to prevent any issues at work. However today whilst returning to base I happened to notice this couple enjoying their trip through the purbecks. So using my own camera I grabbed a shot. 37409 Lord Hinton and Caroline Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted June 23, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 23, 2012 Every few weeks or so, I do some work for a friend that involves an overnight stay. The next job is likely to be at Whittelsey in Cambs. I've been wondering how I can get near to Whitemoor for a nosey for a while - this'll save on my fuel costs, as he's driving......... And just after typing the above, my wife finally decided that she had to go to a meeting at East Grinstead at less than two days notice. I volunteered to drive and spend the waiting time at Tonbridge, with a trip to Ashford. Tonbridge provided a multicolour shot as well as more infrastructure yard inspiration It also raised a MRA question - which will shortly appear on the MRA thread..... Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Spotted Tornado today, amongst others, whilst at work. Busy Place Acton Wells Junction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixteen 12by 10s Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I have never really been able to trainspot from work, but i can from parts of the works get a distant view of Moor street yard Brierly hill. When i was younger, i can remember hearing the distinctive sound of a forty on the yard, i disappeared for some time! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Could have seen Tornado from the window today but opted to go to the station car park and come in late instead! Saw 67002 pass through LE mid-afternoon though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Tuesday it was a blue 60 at Badminton and here's one from yesterday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Nothing out of the ordinary but a new vantage point Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted July 10, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 10, 2012 Nothing out of the ordinary but a new vantage point I thought you were supposed to be learning the 'box Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I've just got a new delivery point in Colthrop on the Reading - Newbury line. It's actually less than 20' from the line. While being unloaded yesterday 59004 went down empty and 59104 went up loaded.It would be nice to be there when a 60 comes through. Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I thought you were supposed to be learning the 'box I'm sure part of learning a box invlves finding suitable vantage points from which to inspect trains as they proceed passed the box! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastwestdivide Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I'm sure part of learning a box invlves finding suitable vantage points from which to inspect trains as they proceed passed the box! Which box is that (the photo in post 114)? And the colour light just round the corner with its ramp almost on the junction looks unusual. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Which box is that (the photo in post 114)? And the colour light just round the corner with its ramp almost on the junction looks unusual. It was taken at Gilberdyke SB - the colour light as a three aspect signal. It's the starter on the Up Branch and marks the start of the Intemediate Block Section to Saltmarshe SB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted July 12, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 12, 2012 I'm sure part of learning a box invlves finding suitable vantage points from which to inspect trains as they proceed passed the box! No.3 in the Signalman's Book of Explanations as to why he was taking photo (I've heard them all before, including 'explanations' of why there was someone in the 'box taking the photographs for them). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Now that the hoarding's been taken down on platforms 5/6 at Reading, I keep looking out of the office window and seeing lorries going over Vastern Road railway bridge! (Obviously they're running on the empty trackbed north of the station, but it looks surreal!). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted July 12, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 12, 2012 I've got a break tomorrow at Three Bridges that nicely coincides with when the VSOE is due to go through. Going to have to pack the camera and hope the rain holds off!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Bang road at Crabley Creek SB this morning - Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Now that the hoarding's been taken down on platforms 5/6 at Reading, I keep looking out of the office window and seeing lorries going over Vastern Road railway bridge! (Obviously they're running on the empty trackbed north of the station, but it looks surreal!). To add to the confusion, saw a load of Transits going over the bridge backwards today! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Bang road at Crabley Creek SB this morning - What camera do you use James ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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