RMweb Gold DaveF Posted November 21, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 21, 2017 I see that large boat is there in last photo been repainted when I went past earlier this year ,did you sample the lovely cockles Dave? I often went to Leigh on Sea at the weekends when I lived in Basildon. The cockles and other seafood were always worth sampling. David 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 The first set for today, somewhat late as I fell asleep after lunch - I seem to have a virus which although improving has left me feeling very weak and incredibly tired. Anyway, here is a set of photos from the Foxfield Railway taken in 1975 and 1976. a Dilhorne RSH 0-4-0CT Roker 28th Sept 75 C2450.jpg. Dilhorne RSH 0-4-0CT Roker 28th Sept 75 C2450 b Dilhorne Platform Bagnall Hawarden Platform Bagnall Hawarden Dilhorne to Cash Heath Wharf 28th Sept 75 C2464.jpg Dilhorne Platform Bagnall Hawarden Platform Bagnall Hawarden Dilhorne to Cash Heath Wharf 28th Sept 75 C2464 Dilhorne Avonside Robert July 76 C2893.jpg Dilhorne Avonside Robert July 76 C2893 Dilhorne Avonside Cranford July 76 C2895.jpg Dilhorne Avonside Cranford July 76 C2895 Dilhorne Bagnall Hawarden July 76 C2906.jpg Dilhorne Bagnall Hawarden July 76 C2906 Caverswall Road LC Bagnall Hawarden July 76 C2917.jpg Caverswall Road LC Bagnall Hawarden July 76 C2917 David C2906, the chap leaning out of the cab of Hawarden is Allan C. Baker, then owner of Hawarden and subsequently published author of various books and articles of industrial railways and railways of North Staffordshire. The location is actually Blythe Bridge exchange sidings, the connection to the mainline being the one behind the loco, the line in the foreground heads off to Foxfield Colliery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted November 22, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2017 C2906, the chap leaning out of the cab of Hawarden is Allan C. Baker, then owner of Hawarden and subsequently published author of various books and articles of industrial railways and railways of North Staffordshire. The location is actually Blythe Bridge exchange sidings, the connection to the mainline being the one behind the loco, the line in the foreground heads off to Foxfield Colliery. Thanks for giving me the correct location for the photo, I've altered the caption. It's also nice to know the identity of the person on the loco, I think I've read some of his work. David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted November 22, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted November 22, 2017 (edited) Skipton in 1968 and 1983 today. The trackside photos were once again taken with permission, the photographers were allowed onto the track. kipton Sta North Junction Class 5s 44899 and 45290 Special Stockport to Morecambe March 68 J1222 Skipton Sta North Junction Class 5s 44899 and 45290 Special Stockport to Morecambe March 68 J1224 Skipton 4472 Flying Scotsman special to Morecambe March 68 J1227 Skipton Class 5s 45447 and 45110 special No2 Stockport to Morecambe March 68 J1231 Skipton Class 25 Class 101 Class 31 Aug 83 C6244 The 101 is actually a 111. David Edited November 22, 2017 by DaveF 39 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium iands Posted November 22, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 22, 2017 Skipton in 1968 and 1983 today. The trackside photos were once again taken with permission, the photographers were allowed onto the track. Skipton Sta North Junction Class 5s 44899 and 45290 Special Stockport to Morecambe March 68 J1222.jpg kipton Sta North Junction Class 5s 44899 and 45290 Special Stockport to Morecambe March 68 J1222 Skipton Sta North Junction Class 5s 44899 and 45290 Special Stockport to Morecambe March 68 J1224.jpg Skipton Sta North Junction Class 5s 44899 and 45290 Special Stockport to Morecambe March 68 J1224 Skipton 4472 Flying Scotsman special to Morecambe March 68 J1227.jpg Skipton 4472 Flying Scotsman special to Morecambe March 68 J1227 Skipton Class 5s 45447 and 45110 special No2 Stockport to Morecambe March 68 J1231.jpg Skipton Class 5s 45447 and 45110 special No2 Stockport to Morecambe March 68 J1231 Skipton Class 25 Class 101 Class 31 Aug 83 C6244.jpg Skipton Class 25 Class 101 Class 31 Aug 83 C6244 David The last photo definitely looks like a model! Regards, Ian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
talisman56 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 C6244 - what was the source of the white powder(?) down the centre of the tracks in this photo? On the nearest one you can see it coating the rail head on the turnout, and a little pile where whatever was carrying it had paused... Cracking photos as usual, David, many thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted November 22, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2017 (edited) C6244 - what was the source of the white powder(?) down the centre of the tracks in this photo? On the nearest one you can see it coating the rail head on the turnout, and a little pile where whatever was carrying it had paused... Cracking photos as usual, David, many thanks. It will be limestone dust from the quarry at Swinden on the Grassington branch. Edited to correct Swinden from Cracoe. David Edited November 22, 2017 by DaveF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted November 22, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2017 Hi, Dave. I like the Skipton photos. In particular J1231 of Black Fives, 45447 and 45110. They make a splendid sight hauling that special train to Morecambe in March, 1968. The tall starter signal in the last photo has clearly been altered over the years. It is shorter, and the distant arm has been removed. With warmest regards, Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
balders Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 J1222. MK2's! Try modelling that. Someone would be muttering about 'prototype' under their breath! Great photo. Regards Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Davexoc Posted November 22, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 22, 2017 I know you like identifying those DMU classes, but I think the one in C6244 is a 111 because the destination blind is lower than that on a 101. Great photos as usual. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted November 22, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2017 I know you like identifying those DMU classes, but I think the one in C6244 is a 111 because the destination blind is lower than that on a 101. Great photos as usual. Dave Hi, Davexoc. You're quite right about the DMU in that photo'. It is one of the last batch of ten to be delivered to the NER of BR in 1959. They were, in the 1980's converted to one engine per car, and the centre trailers were removed to allow the conversions. All were withdrawn by 1989. Best regards, Rob. P.S. Here's the link to the Railcar page which describes them in detail: http://www.railcar.co.uk/type/class-111/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted November 22, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2017 The tall starter signal in the last photo has clearly been altered over the years. It is shorter, and the distant arm has been removed. The two other running line signals have also changed, one has been replaced by a tubular steel posted signal and the other replaced by a tall siding signal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 96701 Posted November 23, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 23, 2017 Skipton Class 25 Class 101 Class 31 Aug 83 C6244 The 101 is actually a 111. You have omitted the Type 2 in the siding. There was often something there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted November 23, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 23, 2017 (edited) Skipton Class 25 Class 101 Class 31 Aug 83 C6244 The 101 is actually a 111. You have omitted the Type 2 in the siding. There was often something there. The 25 in my caption is the one in the siding. There may also be a loco on the tanks at the buffer stops, but I am not sure what it was. Edited November 23, 2017 by DaveF 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted November 23, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted November 23, 2017 (edited) Electrics on the WCML at Hillmorton for today. As always further details of the workings will be welcomed. Hillmorton Class 86 E3196 09.25 Liverpool - Birmingham - Euston March 67 J817 Hillmorton Class 85 Euston to North West May 72 J2949 Hillmorton Class 86 Euston to North West June 75 J4364 Hillmorton Class 81 down Motorail June 75 J4474 Hillmorton 86223 down June 75 J4477 David Edited November 23, 2017 by DaveF 36 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted November 23, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 23, 2017 Hi, Dave. I like the Hillmorton photos. In J4474, in June 1975, I'm taken back to when Motorail trains were an everyday sight on the railway. Good to see the class 85 too. With warmest regards, Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Western Glory Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 (edited) The earlier AC electric locos with sloping fronts looked the most stylish. Other nonsense deleted. Edited November 23, 2017 by Western Glory Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted November 23, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 23, 2017 Hi David J2949 is a class 85, the grilles are in a bodyside recess, like on a 86 or 87. AL1s had a flush side. J4474 has a flush side. I don't think it is an 82. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Western Glory Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Apologies for wrongly questioning the captions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Davexoc Posted November 23, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 23, 2017 Hi David J2949 is a class 85, the grilles are in a bodyside recess, like on a 86 or 87. AL1s had a flush side. J4474 has a flush side. I don't think it is an 82. Agree that J2949 is an 85, and J4474 is an 81. And those Mk3s in J4477 must have been almost brand new. Forgot how old they actually are because seeing them behind a loco displaying a headcode just seems wrong. Regards, Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold stovepipe Posted November 24, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 24, 2017 Agree that J2949 is an 85, and J4474 is an 81. And those Mk3s in J4477 must have been almost brand new. Forgot how old they actually are because seeing them behind a loco displaying a headcode just seems wrong. Regards, Dave There were 4 sets of Mk3s diagrammed for the May 1975 timetable, all used on Liverpool and Manchester services. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 That BSK in J2949 - can almost smell the fresh paint (always make me think of Wolverton) ............... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 More local goodness at Hillmorton, many thanks for sharing those Dave... J817 with the radio masts warms the cockles rather nicely, many's the time we'd be coming back from visiting our grandparents in London on a Sunday night in the '70s, looking out for the red lights on the masts as we slowed for the Rugby stop 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
talisman56 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 J1222. MK2's! Try modelling that. Someone would be muttering about 'prototype' under their breath! Great photo. Regards Guy Green Mk2 FKs were a regular sight in the consists of LSW main line services in the latter days of steam... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted November 24, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted November 24, 2017 (edited) Another visit to the ECML between Grantham and Newark this afternoon, with photos from Hougham and Dry Doddington. Dry Doddington CLass 55 9007 Pinza down ex pass April71 C572 Hougham 254017 down Aug 78 C4093 Dry Doddington Class 47 up April 79 C4424 Dry Doddington Class 254 down April 79 C4426 Dry Doddington Class 55 up April 79 C4427 possibly 55017 David Edited November 27, 2017 by DaveF 37 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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