darren01 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 (edited) HI Thanks for the info on the tunnel lining sections ,on my way down I did see a lot of 66 parked up one behind the other with sleepers and rail , monster trucks filled with ballast. Where they on their way to the work at reading? Here are a few more photo's around Paddington All the best Darren01 Edited April 15, 2013 by darren01 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DY444 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 From the days when they used to install new signalling with traffic running - in some cases literally a couple of feet away (like the guy at 2min 33 sec in for instance) 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach bogie Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Hand operated gates still around. Mike Wiltshire 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium uax6 Posted April 15, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 15, 2013 Here too! I love a nice wet day me! Andy G in the box at Littleport Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted April 15, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 15, 2013 From the days when they used to install new signalling with traffic running - in some cases literally a couple of feet away (like the guy at 2min 33 sec in for instance) I used to sign the book in that new box, which had a fairly short life, being replaced in November 1976 by panel E7 at London Bridge. The commissioning of that new panel did not go well, with a passenger train derailed due to a wiring error, for which a Drawing Modification had been issued by S&T but not received on site by the installation team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggesford box Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 A couple of shots of a signal being lamped at Exeter St Davids in the eighties 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubber Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Taken at Broomhill, two reprobates.......Dave and Brian Doug 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 (edited) "Birth of a Trainspotter" One of the crew helping out at the March Festival of Steam, having just lifted a young one off the running plate of 2705 from a photograph for the mother. I was told by a member of the Rail Transport Museum that the volunteer loved the shot, which made me happy. Edited April 16, 2013 by 69843 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 "Mission Control" The control centre of one of the AK (track recording) cars at Hawkesbury River in January. Me and a friend, who was spotting with me, were invited into the cab of one of the two heritage diesels hauling the train, and were given a look around it. One of the crew entered the cab, and when finished, asked if we would like to see the inside of the control car. It's people like these gentlemen who are willing to give younger spotters like us a tour like that, that makes me enjoy being an enthusiast. 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 "Steady Now" Last one from me this evening. A mate of mine backing 3642 onto the stock to return to Sydney (same day as the one two above). Known for his large grin and beanie, both are lacking here as he concentrates on shunting carefully onto the stock. I have no clue what the black item hanging out the window is, but I think it's the radio communication device's handheald mouthpiece. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptic Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 "Do you think this would look better in 'Malachite' ?" or " We've gotta stop meeting like this. Time for us to split" 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubber Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 P8130295 (2).jpg "Do you think this would look better in 'Malachite' ?" or " We've gotta stop meeting like this. Time for us to split" Diesel powered accordion..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Cheese Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 (edited) Diesel powered accordion..... Er No.. "This is Bournemouth, we'll have no filthy diesels here!" The unwanted PA announcement spewing devices pictured are powered solely by the wonders of electricity. The place hasn't really been the same since the demise of the 33/1's & TC's... Edited April 16, 2013 by Bert Cheese 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Here's a couple fresh from a day's spotting: "Hot Seat" The driver of a coal train that had stopped at the platform to drop off two drivers for the next train back down. After this shot, he gave the platform a good shake with 4x3,250hp diesels. "Changing of the Crew" The dropped off drivers prepare to mount their steed for the return coal working. "G'day Fellas!" Don't know how to say it better than the caption. The secondman on the Mechanised Track Patrol Vheicle has a bit of fun! 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubber Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Er No.. "This is Bournemouth, we'll have no filthy diesels here!" The unwanted PA announcement spewing devices pictured are powered solely by the wonders of electricity. The place hasn't really been the same since the demise of the 33/1's & TC's... ........sometimes I think I'm a fool, on other occasions I verge towards certainty....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Two from yesterday Wigan Wallgate Manchester Piccadilly Tom 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engineer_London Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Dwell time, St James's Park WB 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BR(S) Posted April 20, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted April 20, 2013 Early Turn shunt crew, Birkenhead Docks. by Marra Man, on Flickr This picture from the same set is also worth posting for some good detail: 03 170 at Spillers Flour Mill, Wallasey Dock Rd, Birkenhead Docks. by Marra Man, on Flickr 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(S) Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Good footage of a loco change at Preston station in 1997: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQIdJTTGTt8 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(S) Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Some great cab ride footage from DP1. Lots of interesting stuff for ER fans: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted April 20, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 20, 2013 Nice shot of a somersault signal at approx. 2'15" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Peter Beckett Posted April 20, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 20, 2013 Tom, Are they outside bookshelves for WH Smith,s? I have never seen "seats" like those before Peter Two from yesterday Manchester Piccadilly Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted April 21, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 21, 2013 Are they outside bookshelves for WH Smith,s? I have never seen "seats" like those before Bum perches, in effect, designed so legit passengers can take the weight off their feet, while the overnight dossers won't be able to use them for sleeping. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 In complete opposition to the (rather saddening) story above, the other week we had a 'class' of EMU due out down here, and whilst photographing one, I had an offer from the driver to jump up with him. Unfortunateally, I was unable to as I had other things to do, but I know I'll regret not doing it for the rest of time now... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Turtle Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Here's a shot from 1916 showing women engine cleaners at York 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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