RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted November 11, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2017 Some Blyth and Tyne photos and NCB lines at Ashington. We are heading north from Marchey's House. Marcheys House 37132 North Blyth to Alcan Lynemouth 10th April 85 C6791 Sleekburn viaduct River Wansbeck 37132 to Alcan Lynemouth 10th April 85 C6792 Ashington view towards Butterwell and Linton 25th May 87 C8531 Ashington NCB ex BR Class 14 NCB wagons Ashington to Lynemouth 12th Aug 85 C7121 Woodhorn NCB ex BR Class 14 31 light engine Ashington to Lynemouth June 83 C6062 David 34 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium corneliuslundie Posted November 11, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 11, 2017 in C6972 the viaduct looks like something from a Mid West American narrow gauge line. And I assume that that wagon in C8531 made a bid for independence. Great photos. And those Scottish photos from yesterday are great. Jonathan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted November 11, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 11, 2017 Hi, Dave. I like the Blyth and Tyne , and Ashington photos. A great selection. The first one is a classic shot of 37132. Then that wagon in C8531 has been left there after presumably a derailment. And it’s good to see the class 14’s in the last two photos at Ashington. I’ve not seen too many photos of 14’s in NCB use. I don’t know why that is, so thank you for posting those two. With warmest regards, Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium uax6 Posted November 11, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 11, 2017 I find it quite strange that the NCB were still using wooden bodied hoppers in the mid '80's. Just so old fashioned! I also find it a bit odd that 37 132 in blue looks odd having had its bufferbeam valance removed, yet the photos of the 37/4's in large logo it looks correct... Cracking shots as per usual, thanks... Andy G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted November 12, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 12, 2017 I think its the oval buffers that look odd to some, yet in the North east 37s had been fitted with them from virtually new there are pictures of locos especially thornaby ones with them in green. Apparently the original round Oleo's didn't like big unbraked loads buffeting them and were changed for stiffer oval ones the downside was that the stresses transferred to the superstructure and even today rippled nosescan be seen on locos so equipped Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Saunders Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Hi, Dave. I like the Blyth and Tyne , and Ashington photos. A great selection. The first one is a classic shot of 37132. Then that wagon in C8531 has been left there after presumably a derailment. And it’s good to see the class 14’s in the last two photos at Ashington. I’ve not seen too many photos of 14’s in NCB use. I don’t know why that is, so thank you for posting those two. With warmest regards, Rob. It had been double track from Ashington to Number One Loop on the way to Butterwell Opencast Disposal Point but became single line after the derailment that left the stranded MGR there. Mark Saunders Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted November 12, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted November 12, 2017 Today's preserved railway photos are from Embsay at various dates. Embsay Barclay and motor trolley Aug 72 J 3027 Embsay Sentinel British Tar Co and Peckett Aug 72 J3030 Embsay Peckett Foleshill and Sentinel Ann and Hudswell Clarke Slough Estates 5 Mar 75 J4205 Embsay Hunslet Darfield No 1 Aug 83 C6247 Embsay Hunslet Primrose No 2 6th Aug 84 C6598 David 28 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted November 12, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted November 12, 2017 (edited) A few Great Eastern photos today mostly from the 1970s. Rayleigh Class 307 and 308 Southend Victoria to Liverpool St Apr 75 J4258 Rayleigh Class 307 and 308 Southend Victoria to Liverpool St Apr 75 J4259 Lexden Class 47 Norwich to Liverpool St May 83 C6045 horpe le Soken Class 305 Colchester St Botolphs to Clacton July 75 J4529 Frinton on Sea Class 309 Walton to Liverpool St July 75 J4528 David Edited November 13, 2017 by DaveF 33 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caradoc Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 C8531 could also feature in the Prototype for Everything topic; 'When you have more wagons than sidings to store them in'. Brilliant photos yet again, thanks David. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted November 12, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 12, 2017 Hi, Dave. I like the Embsay photos, as always a great selection of locos to be seen, and in C6247, interesting to see the Gresley corridor carriage. The GE photos bring back some good memories. It’s particularly good to see that class 309 in the last photo. With warmest regards, Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Louch Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 A few Great Eastern photos today mostly from the 1970s. Rayleigh Class 307 Southend Victoria to Liverpool St Apr 75 J4258.jpg Rayleigh Class 307 Southend Victoria to Liverpool St Apr 75 J4258 Rayleigh Class 307 Southend Victoria to Liverpool St Apr 75 J4259.jpg Rayleigh Class 307 Southend Victoria to Liverpool St Apr 75 J4259 Lexden Class 47 Norwich to Liverpool St May 83 C6045.jpg Lexden Class 47 Norwich to Liverpool St May 83 C6045 Thorpe le Soken Class 305 Colcjester St Botolphs to Clacton July 75 J4529.jpg horpe le Soken Class 305 Colchester St Botolphs to Clacton July 75 J4529 Frinton on Sea Class 309 Walton to Liverpool St July 75 J4528.jpg Frinton on Sea Class 309 Walton to Liverpool St July 75 J4528 David David, many thanks for latest posting. The ‘iconic gates’ of Frinton-on-Sea!! My grandparents lived about 1 mile ‘outside’ the gates and we spent many wonderful holidays there in the 1960’s and 70’s! I believe that Network Rail replaced the manually-operated barriers with an automated flashing-light system monitored in Colchester despite local protests by the Frinton Gates Preservation Society in April 2009; allegedly the replacement was completed overnight to avoid protests. The local residents group apparently stated that NR had acted in a ‘cowardly fashion’ and that the locals were treated with contempt also that they were; “the best known gates in the country…. known throughout the world”. Network Rail stated that the change, was part of a £100m upgrade of the line. Frinton was/is a bastion of conservatism and the town resisted the opening of a fish and chip shop until 1992 and didn't allow a pub to open until 2000. Arcades, amusements and ice cream stalls are still banned from the seafront and as many as one of five of the town's 5,500 inhabitants are members of the resident’s association. One quotation from a member of the association states: "The gates provide a little enclave, it keeps us away from the madhouse. We want to protect our little bit of England." Allegedly, a sign at Liverpool Street showing the platforms for the Harwich - Hook of Holland Boat trains was tampered with to read: "Harwich for the continent….. Frinton for the incontinent." 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium uax6 Posted November 12, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 12, 2017 The first two shots of the 307's above are not quite what they seem, it appears that the leading unit is a 307, but the second one has a Wolverton cab, so is probably a 305... Thanks again Dave. Andy G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Today's preserved railway photos are from Embsay at various dates. Embsay Barclay and motor trolley Aug 72 J 3027.jpg Embsay Barclay and motor trolley Aug 72 J 3027 Embsay Sentinel British Tar Co and Peckett Aug 72 J3030.jpg Embsay Sentinel British Tar Co and Peckett Aug 72 J3030 Embsay Peckett Foleshill and Sentinel Ann and Hudswell Clarke Slugh Estates 5 Mar 75 J4205.jpg Embsay Peckett Foleshill and Sentinel Ann and Hudswell Clarke Slough Estates 5 Mar 75 J4205 Embsay Hunslet Darfield No 1 Aug 83 C6247.jpg Embsay Hunslet Darfield No 1 Aug 83 C6247 Embsay Hunslet Primrose No 2 6th Aug 84 C6598.jpg Embsay Hunslet Primrose No 2 6th Aug 84 C6598 David A correction to J3030 if I may David. The loco on the right is WG Bagnall 2178/1921. Delivered new to the Salsette Trombay Railway, Bombay and subsequently returned to Britain working at Alpha Cement and finally Shipton on Cherwell, Oxfordshire. Unfortunately it was sold to a private individual who subsequently scrapped it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted November 13, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 13, 2017 The first two shots of the 307's above are not quite what they seem, it appears that the leading unit is a 307, but the second one has a Wolverton cab, so is probably a 305... Thanks again Dave. Andy G Thanks Andy. I'm now wondering how often I've looked at the photos over the years and never noticed the cabs. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted November 13, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2017 A mixed bag from Derbyshire this afternoon. Romiley Sunday wrong line working from Manchester to Nottingham train 29th June 69 C021 Grindleford near from rear of Class 104 Manchester to Derby May 71 C599 Hindlow Class 25s 7601 and 7606 up April 72 J2906 Hall Lane Junction Sept 76 J5449 Stanton Iron Works level crossing Sentinel April 78 J5987 David 42 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swindon 123 Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 A mixed bag from Derbyshire this afternoon. Romiley Sunday wrong line working Manchester to Nottingham 29th June 69 C021.jpg Romiley Sunday wrong line working from Manchester to Nottingham train 29th June 69 C021 Grindleford near from rear of Class 104 Manchester to Derby May 71 C599.jpg Grindleford near from rear of Class 104 Manchester to Derby May 71 C599 Hindlow Class 25s 7601 and 7606 up April 72 J2906.jpg Hindlow Class 25s 7601 and 7606 up April 72 J2906 Hall Lane Junction Sept 76 J5449.jpg Hall Lane Junction Sept 76 J5449 Stanton Iron Works level crossing Sentinel April 78 J5987.jpg Stanton Iron Works level crossing Sentinel April 78 J5987 David Really nice set of photos there David. Thank you very much for sharing with us. i especially like the last on at Stanton Iron Works. Nice Sentinel shunter and some 16T minerals with not a TOPS panel in sight. Lovely! Paul J. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted November 13, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 13, 2017 The first two shots of the 307's above are not quite what they seem, it appears that the leading unit is a 307, but the second one has a Wolverton cab, so is probably a 305... Thanks again Dave. Andy G Hi Andy I would go for class AM8 not AM5. AM5s were more associated with the Bishops Stortford line. 308s were more common on the Colchester line. As for a AM5 or AM8 coupled to a Southend unit on the Southend Branch was not that common. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 C021 - Romiley's in Cheshire innit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted November 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 13, 2017 Hi, Dave. I like the Derbyshire photos. In the second one, the unit on the other line is a class 110 Calder Valley unit. I like that signal box in J5449 at Hall Lane Juntion. It would make fine model. With warmest regards, Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted November 13, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 13, 2017 C021 - Romiley's in Cheshire innit? I knew I'd got something wrong today. The excuse is that I'm a biologist not a geographer. David 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted November 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 13, 2017 Hall Lane Jct has changed a bit https://goo.gl/maps/8zrqbXGCX5F2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidBird Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 So has Stanton Ironworks... https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.9435302,-1.2948532,3a,75y,296.54h,79.18t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sAu2rnpx-kFxwAdLlgjTIwA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerramjet Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 A mixed bag from Derbyshire this afternoon. Romiley Sunday wrong line working Manchester to Nottingham 29th June 69 C021.jpg Romiley Sunday wrong line working from Manchester to Nottingham train 29th June 69 C021 Grindleford near from rear of Class 104 Manchester to Derby May 71 C599.jpg Grindleford near from rear of Class 104 Manchester to Derby May 71 C599 Hindlow Class 25s 7601 and 7606 up April 72 J2906.jpg Hindlow Class 25s 7601 and 7606 up April 72 J2906 Hall Lane Junction Sept 76 J5449.jpg Hall Lane Junction Sept 76 J5449 Stanton Iron Works level crossing Sentinel April 78 J5987.jpg Stanton Iron Works level crossing Sentinel April 78 J5987 David anymore of the staveley area david in the future David would be great as i use to work there in 70s and brings back memories recently went there to see all the track gone and is a future HS2 spur line thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted November 14, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 14, 2017 anymore of the staveley area david in the future David would be great as i use to work there in 70s and brings back memories recently went there to see all the track gone and is a future HS2 spur line thank you I think there may be a few but I haven't sorted that batch out yet as I still have a lot to do. David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted November 14, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted November 14, 2017 (edited) It's been a long time since we last visited Edge Hill, I think these are the last three photos I have. There are also two of Yorton, north of Shrewsbury on the line to Crewe. They were taken on the way back from a holiday looking at Welsh narrow gauge railways in 1982. Edge Hill Class 304 Liverpool Lime St to Crewe Jan 72 C0801 Edge Hill Derby Class 115 dmu pass Liverpool Lime St to Llandudno Jan 72 C0804 Edge Hill Derby Class 108 dmu Liverpool Lime St to Wigan North Western Jan 72 C805 Yorton Class 108 dmu Shrewsbury to Crewe July 82 C5801 Yorton Class 120 Crewe to Shrewsbury July 82 C5802 David Edited November 14, 2017 by DaveF 31 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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