RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted September 25, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2017 (edited) Some photos taken at Trent in August 1983 for today. Trent Class 253 HST up Aug 83 C6132 Trent Class 120 Crewe to Lincoln Aug 83 C6133 Trent 2 Class 20s down l e to Toton Aug 83 C6134 Trent 47347 up coal Aug 83 C6136 Trent Class 47 up coal Aug 83 C6138 David Edited September 25, 2017 by DaveF 33 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted September 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 25, 2017 Hi, Dave. What a fine set of photos of Trent today. I remember the summer of 1983 as being particularly fine, dry and sunny, and it is well recorded in the photos. The HST makes such a fine sight in the first photo, and in C6136, 47347 looks so good heading that up coal train. With warmest regards, Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 (edited) David, C6132 (HST) is a 253 - it says so on the front You can't even use the 'DMU excuse' It's pretty close to a 254 though, IIRC set 253027 was the last of the first batch of 253s. Edited September 25, 2017 by leopardml2341 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted September 25, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 25, 2017 David, C6132 (HST) is a 253 - it says so on the front You can't even use the 'DMU excuse' It's pretty close to a 254 though, IIRC set 253027 was the last of the first batch of 253s. I can't think of any reason/excuse this time - except that of not actually looking at the photo while captioning it. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted September 26, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted September 26, 2017 (edited) Some more Midland photos today, heading west and south from Nottingham. Meadow Lane Crossing Class 120 Crewe to Lincoln March 76 J5072 Kegworth Class 45 down 21st Feb 77 C3213 Kegworth Class 47 47373down ballast Aug 83 C6149 Hathern Class 45 84 up Waverley to St Pancras Aug 72 J3015 Hathern rear view of down ex pass Aug 72 C1042 David Edited September 26, 2017 by DaveF 32 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted September 26, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 26, 2017 C6149 - is 47373, one of two (the other being 47308) with an experimental flashing light for MGR working fitted to the cab roof. Unusual to get away from Knottingley coal diagrams. A couple of 56s - 56073 and 56074 - were similarly fitted https://www.flickr.com/photos/locohunter/14934705365/in/photostream/ and https://www.flickr.com/photos/126693116@N06/35829219050/. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted September 26, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 26, 2017 Hi, Dave. I like the Midland photo's. Again, so nostalgic, and J3015 of class 45, number 84, makes a fine sight, with the Peak powering that express through Hathern. With warmest regards, Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 C6149 - is 47373, one of two (the other being 47308) with an experimental flashing light for MGR working fitted to the cab roof. Unusual to get away from Knottingley coal diagrams. A couple of 56s - 56073 and 56074 - were similarly fitted https://www.flickr.com/photos/locohunter/14934705365/in/photostream/ and https://www.flickr.com/photos/126693116@N06/35829219050/. Weren't these the ones that were allowed to run through either the loading or unloading points without the driver on board, so he could take his PNB? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
67A Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 J3015 with Peak 84 is on the Up Waverley - 1M88 ......May just model this when I increase my BR Blue fleet. I have a nice pic of said loco ex:works at Derby .........erm somewhere! Love it Dave keep them coming. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 J3015 with Peak 84 is on the Up Waverley - 1M88 ......May just model this when I increase my BR Blue fleet. I have a nice pic of said loco ex:works at Derby .........erm somewhere! Love it Dave keep them coming. Sorry to temporarily hijack thread David. Would like to see pic of 84 to which you refer Mike. This was the last 'Peak' I needed to clear the class 'when I were a spotter' as 45055, it eluded me for almost a year after the rest, and I lived on the NE/SW corridor as well as close to the Midland mainline. My Bachmann split box peak will assume the identity, hopefully soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45125 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 C6149 - is 47373, one of two (the other being 47308) with an experimental flashing light for MGR working fitted to the cab roof. Unusual to get away from Knottingley coal diagrams. A couple of 56s - 56073 and 56074 - were similarly fitted https://www.flickr.com/photos/locohunter/14934705365/in/photostream/ and https://www.flickr.com/photos/126693116@N06/35829219050/. 47308 didn't/t have the flashing beacon 47277 did. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45125 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 C6149 - is 47373, one of two (the other being 47308) with an experimental flashing light for MGR working fitted to the cab roof. Unusual to get away from Knottingley coal diagrams. A couple of 56s - 56073 and 56074 - were similarly fitted https://www.flickr.com/photos/locohunter/14934705365/in/photostream/ and https://www.flickr.com/photos/126693116@N06/35829219050/. 47308 didn't have a flashing beacon, 47277 was the other Knottingley Brush4 fitted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
67A Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Sorry to temporarily hijack thread David. Would like to see pic of 84 to which you refer Mike. This was the last 'Peak' I needed to clear the class 'when I were a spotter' as 45055, it eluded me for almost a year after the rest, and I lived on the NE/SW corridor as well as close to the Midland mainline. My Bachmann split box peak will assume the identity, hopefully soon. Hi Andy, I'll have a search for the pic, I'm sure David will be okay posting it here. It may be the weekend before I get chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob F Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 C6149 was the bridge where I did a lot of my spotting 'in my youth' and it brings back lots of happy memories. My nephew and I would cycle over there from West Bridgford for the day during the summer holidays. I have a few pictures taken from there in my own, now moribund, photo thread at: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/76319-photographs-from-the-80s-and-maybe-slightly-later/?p=1163589 I have lots more pictures I could add, but due to my forum status I am unable to reply to queries and questions in a timely manner so to avoid appearing rude I think it is best to let it lie. Love your photos and the next update is always a high point in the day. Keep it up and thanks! Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted September 27, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2017 (edited) Gamston today, on the ECML just south of Retford. The nearest village is Eaton. It was always a pleasant space to spend a couple of hours with plenty of space to park and some good views of the line. There is a foot crossing there (I think it was a farm occupation crossing then), so you could be quite close to the track without trespassing. Gamston Class 55 9003 down 11.30 Kings X to Leeds and Harrogate Dec 70 J2476 Gamston Class 55 down April 74 C1585 probably 55004 Gamston Class 47 47523 down 13.10 Kings X to Leeds and Bradford Oct 75 J4990 Gamston Class 254 HST up Oct 82 C5867 Gamston Class 254 HST up Oct 82 C5869 David Edited September 28, 2017 by DaveF 27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted September 27, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 27, 2017 Hi, Dave. What a lovely set of photos from Gamston. The Deltics, as always, make such a fine sight at the head of the expresses. And in J4990, that Mk1 BG seems to be riding just a little roughly unless my eyesight is playing tricks with me. The HST's look so grand in that first livery. With warmest regards, Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swindon 123 Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Gamston today, on the ECML just south of Retford. The nearest village is Eaton. It was always a pleasant space to spend a couple of hours with plenty of space to park and some good views of the line. There is a foot crossing there (I think it was a farm occupation crossing then), so you could be quite close to the track without trespassing. Gamston Class 55 9003 down 11.30 Kings X to Leeds and Harrogate Dec 70 J2476.jpg Gamston Class 55 9003 down 11.30 Kings X to Leeds and Harrogate Dec 70 J2476 Gamston Class 55 down April 74 C1585.jpg Gamston Class 55 down April 74 C1585 Gamston Class 47 down 13.10 Kings X to Leeds and Bradford Oct 75 J4990.jpg Gamston Class 47 down 13.10 Kings X to Leeds and Bradford Oct 75 J4990 Gamston Class 254 HST up Oct82 C5867.jpg Gamston Class 254 HST up Oct 82 C5867 Gamston Class 254 HST up Oct 82 C5869.jpg Gamston Class 254 HST up Oct 82 C5869 David Another batch of very nice ECML photos David, but there again I am biased. Thank you for sharing them with us. The 47 in J4990 is 47523, one of the ones to be fitted with an experimental headlight. See this photo here. https://flic.kr/p/qegFxr Gamston Bank from the footplate. Although the Up Passenger Loop was still in existence, it had been cut back to 82 SLU, so isn't visible in my photo below. It finished just about at the back of the HST coming towards my train. The signal gantry for the protecting signals can just be made out above the HST in the large version of the photo. 55013. [ECML-26] by Paul James, on Flickr Paul J. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted September 27, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 27, 2017 I hadn't realised gamston loop closed in two stages. Was it wired in the end? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted September 28, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 28, 2017 C1585. The Deltic has to be one of 4, 16 or 22. According to Chronicles of Napier, 55016 was renumbered as such in March, so can be ruled out as it would have had only one number on the bodyside in April. 55022 was released from works renumbered on 10 April and 9004 entered works on 19 April, re-entering traffic renumbered in May. The regimental crest above the nameplate looks quite pronounced in the photo so my money is on 9004. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted September 28, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted September 28, 2017 (edited) The Cumbrian Coast for today at Arnside and Maryport. Arnside Class 40 down hoppers June 76 J5278 Arnside Class 108 up June 76 J5280 Arnside Class 108 down June 76 J5281 Maryport M&CR docks branch crossing over LNWR Aug 77 J5767 Maryport LNWR wagon turntable Aug 77 J5768 David Edited September 28, 2017 by DaveF 41 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted September 28, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 28, 2017 Hi, Dave. I like the Cumbrian photos. In J5281 at Arnside, on enlarging the photo, the unit is actually a class 108. You can tell from the shell roof vents, the type of big saloon windows, and the Derby cab ends. The turntable in the last photo at Maryport would make a delightful model. With warmest regards, Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted September 28, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 28, 2017 Hi, Dave. I like the Cumbrian photos. In J5281 at Arnside, on enlarging the photo, the unit is actually a class 108. You can tell from the shell roof vents, the type of big saloon windows, and the Derby cab ends. The turntable in the last photo at Maryport would make a delightful model. With warmest regards, Rob. The curse of the dmu strikes again. David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold highpeakman Posted September 28, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 28, 2017 The Cumbrian Coast for today at Arnside and Maryport. Arnside Class 40 down hoppers June 76 J5278.jpg Arnside Class 40 down hoppers June 76 J5278 Arnside Class 108 up June 76 J5280.jpg Arnside Class 108 up June 76 J5280 Arnside Class 105 down June 76 J5281.jpg Arnside Class 108 down June 76 J5281 Maryport M&CR docks branch crossing over LNWR Aug 77 J5767.jpg Maryport M&CR docks branch crossing over LNWR Aug 77 J5767 Maryport LNWR wagon turntable Aug 77 J5768.jpg Maryport LNWR wagon turntable Aug 77 J5768 David Great photos, Thanks. Having spent some time, a couple of years ago, walking around the docks at Maryport and trying to find out more about the railway there I would love to see more on this subject (please, he says hopefully). So far I have not been able to find any books about the system there and, although I have been able to trace the layout through old maps, I have not been able to locate any pictures at all (until now). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted September 28, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 28, 2017 (edited) The turntable in the last photo at Maryport would make a delightful model. With warmest regards, Rob. Not exactly an unusual item. Plenty in goods depots in the old days https://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=imghp&biw=1001&bih=750&q=wagon+turntable&gbv=2&oq=&tbm=isch&gws_rd=ssl Keith Faller do a more elaborate motorised one: http://www.gaugemaster.com/item_details.asp?code=FA120276&style=&strType=&Mcode=Faller+120276 Edited September 28, 2017 by melmerby Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted September 28, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 28, 2017 Great photos, Thanks. Having spent some time, a couple of years ago, walking around the docks at Maryport and trying to find out more about the railway there I would love to see more on this subject (please, he says hopefully). So far I have not been able to find any books about the system there and, although I have been able to trace the layout through old maps, I have not been able to locate any pictures at all (until now). There are a few more of Maryport which will appear in the not too distant future. I also have some more taken considerably later which will appear here when I reach my late 1980s photos. Davisd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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