RuthlessRob Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Hello chaps, I have recently started modelling again after 30 odd years and find that there is a lot of catching up to do. Do any of you more knowledgeable enthusiasts know how to go about getting track plans? I would like to build a representation of Great Harwood station/goods yard etc., on the east lancs loop line(between Rose Grove and Blackburn), but can't find any decent maps that show the layout of the track in any sort of detail. There are a few photos online and because I live in the town I know of the route the railway took but I am too young (48) to remember the actual station and other buildings. Other local people don't seem to have taken many pictures of this subject from what I can gather. Any help would be appreciated. Rob. http://www.steamingnorth.com/thumbnails.php?album=12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SHMD Posted October 9, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 9, 2013 Hi Rob and welcome, Can't help I'm afraid except for some obvious things. Try:- Google maps and over laying track work; The local library; The East Lancashire Railway; The National Railway Museum at York's archive; Posting a question in the section "Railways of the North West in 50s/60s"; Posting in "UK Prototype Questions"; Using your imagination as space WILL force compromises; Or even changing your RMWeb name to "RelentlessRob"! Kev. Nice link - Thanks and good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohmisterporter Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Hi Rob, welcome to the forum. You should find plenty of advice and inspiration on here, though sorry I can't help with your query this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombus Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Only 1:25,000 but shows the actual track layout if you zoom in, http://maps.nls.uk/view/91779854 Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Welcome. Did any of the erstwhile Foxline Publishing albums cover the area you intend modelling I wonder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessRob Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Hi Rob, welcome to the forum. You should find plenty of advice and inspiration on here, though sorry I can't help with your query this time. Thanks for the welcome. I've looked on this forum from the outside many times and got answers, that's why I decided to join. I only can help with my limited knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessRob Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Only 1:25,000 but shows the actual track layout if you zoom in, http://maps.nls.uk/view/91779854 Andy Cheers Andy, that's just what I've been looking for. I've searched many maps and never found this one. On my profile, does it say that I'm from Gt. Harwood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessRob Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Welcome. Did any of the erstwhile Foxline Publishing albums cover the area you intend modelling I wonder. Not sure but tombus sent me a very good link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessRob Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Only 1:25,000 but shows the actual track layout if you zoom in, http://maps.nls.uk/view/91779854 Andy Don't suppose you could help me with photos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted October 10, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 10, 2013 Hi Rob, Not sure if these are of any use ? - if you register on the britainfromabove website - free - you can zoom in on the images. http://www.britainfromabove.org.uk/image/epw038982 http://www.britainfromabove.org.uk/image/epw038980 Scroll down this page http://boards.footymad.net/forum.php?tno=8&fid=388&sty=2&act=1&mid=2118709715&page=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DavidLong Posted October 10, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 10, 2013 Rob, It would be worth having a look at: http://www.old-maps.co.uk/maps.html They have 1:2500 maps of Great Harwood for 1893, 1911-12, 1931-32 and 1957. Allowing for the occasional oversight by the OS mappers* these would show the development of the track plan in detail over the 60+ years. If one of these years is appropriate for your modelling period then you can purchase a copy from Old Maps. David * On the 1:2500 map of Ellesmere (Cambrian Railways) there is a crossover missing which makes a complete nonsense of the track layout! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessRob Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 Hi Rob, Not sure if these are of any use ? - if you register on the britainfromabove website - free - you can zoom in on the images. http://www.britainfromabove.org.uk/image/epw038982 http://www.britainfromabove.org.uk/image/epw038980 Scroll down this page http://boards.footymad.net/forum.php?tno=8&fid=388&sty=2&act=1&mid=2118709715&page=1 Cheers, like the pictures of Peel park, Accy Stanleys old ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessRob Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 Wow, wished I'd joined a long time ago. Many thanks for all the help. This is gonna be fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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