Dave F's photos - ongoing - more added each day

[Market65]

Good evening, David. That’s a great selection of photo’s of the London Tilbury and Southend line, between Leigh on Sea and Chalkwell. In C1816, at Leigh on Sea, with a Class 302, on an up service, in October, 1974, you have an excellent view of both the train and vessels in the water. A charming view.

 

The photo’s of Newcastle, in the mid 1980’s are a superb set, and C7800, of 37182, on a parcels train, on the 1st August, 1986, is an excellent portrait shot of the 37.

 

In the black and white photos on the Midland, that is a truly excellent set of photo’s. In the last photo’ at Loughborough Midland, with Jubilee, 45566, Queensland, on a down express passenger, c1955, you have a delightful view of the train, and the way the carriage roof has weathered is of interest from a modelling point of view.

 

Finally, the photo’s of Little Bytham, on Stoke Bank, are a delightful selection, and J2384, with Class 47, 1565, on the up 09.50, Harrogate and Bradford to Kings Cross service, The Yorkshire Pullman, in September, 1970, being a colourful sight with two Pullman’s still in their original livery, and the BG in blue and grey. 
 

With warmest regards,

 

Rob.

[DaveF]

12 minutes ago, Michael Edge said:

The shunter in JM91 looks like a Hudswell to me.

 

 

I think you are right, many thanks.

 

For once it isn't my typing error but Dad's notes,

 

David

[DaveF]

Today begins at Carnforth on 8th August 1987 with a look at ordinary everyday trains.

 

 

Carnforth 31247 down nuclear flasks 8th Aug 87 C8797

 

 

Carnforth Class 108, 54245 leading Lancaster to Barrow 8th Aug 87 C8799

 

 

Carnforth 144011 Leeds to Morecambe 8th Aug 87 C8801

 

 

Carnforth 142074 Leeds to Morecambe 8th Aug 87 C8802

 

 

Carnforth GP Tramm 68304BDX 8th August 87 C8829

 

 

David

[DaveF]

Some more LT&S photos today, this time around West Horndon which is between Upminster and Laindon in 1974and 1976.

 

 

West Horndon 302 249 up Oct 74 C1805

 

 

West Horndon Class 302 232 Fenchurch St to Shoeburyness Feb 76 C2633

 

 

West Horndon Class 302 Shoeburyness to Fenchurch St Feb 76 C2634

 

 

West Horndon Class 302 Fenchurch St to Shoeburyness Feb 76 C2635

 

 

West Horndon 302 269 Shoeburyness to Fenchurch St May 76 C2703

 

 

West Horndon Class 302 Fenchurch St to Shoeburyness May 76 C2706

 

 

David

[corneliuslundie]

"Ordinary trains at Carnforth".

Surely not, they are all too clean.

Jonathan

[DaveF]

The Great Central line to Grimsby and Immingham at Barnetby.   The photos are from 1977, 1991 and 2000.

 

Barnetby dmu Cleethorpes to Doncaster Class 37 down oil 11th Aug 77 C3472

 

 

Barnetby Class 31s 31210 31207 oil 30th May 91 C15860

 

 

Barnetby 56066 down empty coal and 56081 up coal 30th May 91 C15886

 

 

Barnetby 47431 up freight 30th May 91 C15889

 

 

Barnetby 60090 up iron ore 26th July 2000 C25011

 

 

David

[DaveF]

Finally today a trip to Edinburgh to stand on the bridge across the railway in Princes Street gardens.

 

I find it hard to believe that the first photo is about 50 years old.

 

 

Princes Street Gardens Class 37 6849 Aug 73 C1299

 

 

 

Princes Street Gardens 47018 Dundee to Edinburgh 14th April 86 C7423

 

 

Princes Street Gardens Class 120 up pass 14th April 86 C7427

 

 

Princes Street Gardens 101430 and 107438 hybrid up pass 18th Aug 87 C9009

 

 

Princes Street Gardens 47651 up pass 18th Aug 87 C9017

 

 

David

 

 

 

 

[Market65]

Good evening, David. That’s a delightful selection of photo’s of Carnforth on 8th August 1987. C8799, of two, two car class 108’s, with car 54245 leading, on a Lancaster to Barrow service, it is an excellent shot, and shows something quite unique. On the secondman’s side, instead of the usual overhead live wire warning sign, in the window, there are three very small ones instead. I wonder what was going on?

 

The photo’s of the L.T&S, around West Horndon, are an excellent set and show the electric units going about their everyday work without any fuss or fanfare. In the last photo’, of a class 302, leading a Fenchurch St to Shoeburyness service , in May, 1976, it is a great shot, and the rear unit can just be seen to be a class 308, with the non driving motor luggage van. 

 

In the photo’s of the Great Central line to Grimsby and Immingham at Barnetby, from 1977, 1991 and 2000, you have a superb selection. In C15886, with 56066, on a down empty coal train, and 56081, on an up coal train, on the 30th May, 1991, you have captured an excellent scene of the two trains, along with some young spotters on the platform ends.

 

Finally, the photo’s of Edinburgh, taken from the bridge across the railway in Princes Street gardens, are a fantastic set, with the first one of Class 37, 6849, in August, 1973, being a superb shot of the train in the lovely surroundings. 
 

With warmest regards,

 

Rob.

[DaveF]

A few more West Highland photos to start with to go with ones of Fort William a few days ago.  I didn't get chance to post this morning.

 

 

Spean Bridge 37085 Fort William to Glagow 11th May 85 C6870

 

 

Spean Bridge signal box 11th May 85 C6868

 

 

Mallaig Junction 11th May 85 C6876

 

 

Mallaig Junction bridge over A82 July 74 J3871

 

 

Fort William 37259 and 37121 apecial Fort William to Newcastle 11 coaches 11th May 85 C6881

 

 

Fort William Aug 76 J5405

 

 

David

[DaveF]

A few Blyth and Tyne photos between Newsham (Blyth) and Bedlington next.  When they were taken  there was still coal traffic.  Hopefully next year there will be passenger trains again from Ashington to Newcastle.

 

Plessey Road Crossing Newsham (at the western edge of Blyth) ballasting 11th March 84 C6455

 

 Bebside 37099 down pw train 4th March 84 C6437

 

 

Bebside tamper and track liner Aug 81 C5479

 

 

Bedlington South 37217 spent ballast 11th March 84 C6456

 

 

Bedlington South 56117 down empty coal 18th July 92  C16978

 

David

[DaveF]

For today's third set we move back to mainland Europe, this time to Germany (just).  We are at Kehl, just across the River Rhine from Strasbourg so only a few yards into Germany.  Both German and French locos and stock can be seen. 

 

The photos were taken on 13th August 1990.  Some of the trains are shown coming towards me and going away.

 

We had started the dayin the Black Forest and ended up in Belgium at Drongen having stopped en route for railway photos at Kehl and St Avold (in France) as well as Drongen.

 

 

Kehl 181 220 Strasbourg to Offenburg 13th Aug 90 C15212

 

Kehl 181220 Stasbourg to Offenburg 13th Aug 90 C15213

 

 

Kehl SNCF BB 67519 eastbound freight 13th Aug 90 C15214

 

 

Kehl SNCF  67519 eastbound freight13th Aug 90 C15215

 

 

Kehl SNCF 67569 westbound freight 13th Aug 90 C15216

 

 

Kehl DB Class 215 13th Aug 90 C15217

 

David

[eastwestdivide]

39 minutes ago, DaveF said:

Strasbourg to Offenburg 13th Aug 90 C15212

I caught the Strasbourg-Offenburg train last year - they’re now a pair of single-car DMUs!

[DaveF]

Now we'll spend a relaxing hour or two leaning on the fence at Pilmoor watching the trains go by on the ECML.  Of course you would need a Tardis to get there for these photos.

 

 

Pilmoor Class 40 D273 up freight May 67 J0877

 

 

Pilmoor Class 45  probably Liverpool to Newcastle Jan 68 J1208

 

 

Pilmoor Class 55  12.00 Kings X to Aberdeen July 68 J1310 D9000

 

 

Pilmoor Class 47 D1106 down goods June 68 J1311

 

David

 

Pilmoor Class 37 D6764 & brake tender up  Feb 68 J1214

 

David

Edited May 13, 2023 by DaveF

[lmsforever]

never saw a brake tender in operation  did they actually do what was intended?

[Market65]

Good evening, David. That is an excellent set of West Highland line photo’s. In C6876, at Mallaig Junction, on the 11th May, 1985, you have a splendid view of the junction with plenty of detail to be seen.

 

The photo’s of the Blyth and Tyne, between Newsham (Blyth) and Bedlington, are a superb selection, with C6437, at Bebside, with 37099, on a down permanent way train, on the 4th March, 1984, being an excellent three quarter portrait shot of the locomotive from track level.

 

In the photo’s of Germany, at Kehl, just across the River Rhine from Strasbourg, on the 13th August, 1990, you have a delightful and atmospheric set. The first photo’ of 181 220, hauling a Strasbourg to Offenburg service, is a beautifully composed shot of the locomotive. 

 

Finally, the photo’s of Pilmoor, on the ECML, north of York, are a delightful selection, and in J1311, of Class 47, D1106, on a down goods train, in June, 1968, your Dad has captured a most excellent near head on portrait shot of the locomotive. It can be seen that the first two tank wagons are sparkling in new paintwork, and must be empty.
 

With warmest regards,

 

Rob.

[brushman47544]

J1310 is D9000 Royal Scots Grey

[SouthernBlue80s]

Great pictures, as ever Dave.

I have very much enjoyed the last few pages especially.

Steve

[DaveF]

Today starts, later than planned with some photos of Allington Junction on the Grantham to Nottingham line.  It is where the line into Grantham diverges from the direct line from Nottingham to Sleaford, Boston and Skegness.

 

Two of the photos were taken by the signal box the others from bridges over the line on the old A1 and the new A1.

 

 

Allington junction signal box and crossing Feb 82 J7842

 

 

Allington junction 47584 County of Suffolk Parkeston Quay to Mancester.  Sleaford line to left Feb 82 J7841

 

 

Allington junction from new A1 view west to Sedgebrook July 70 J2147

 

 

Allington junction view of line to Barkston from new A1 July 70 J2148

 

 

Allington junction view towards Barkston from old A1 bridge July 70 J2149

 

 

David

Edited May 14, 2023 by DaveF

[DaveF]

Now some more photos just before lunch.  There are meant to be 3 photos at Brinklow,  and 3 from Beamish last month to make up the numbers. 

 

 

Brinklow Class 86 North Wales to Euston Jan 71  J2496

 

 

Brinklow Class 86 Manchester to Euston Jan 71 J2499

 

 

Brinklow distant view of Class 86 up ex pass Feb 71  J2522

 

 

Beamish   Barclay at pit village 1st April 2023

 

 

Beamish Barclay and 0-4-0 vertical boilered loco 1st April 2023

 

 

Beamish Sunderland Tram and Garrett overtype steam wagon at the entrance 1st April 23

 

David

Edited May 16, 2023 by DaveF

[DaveF]

ECML main line next at Burton le Coggles, between Corby Glen and Stoke Tunnel.

 

 

Burton le Coggles Class 47 up ex pass Aug 72 C1132  11.00 Edinburgh to Kings X

 

 

Burton le Coggles Class 47 down ex pass Aug 72 C1133 14.20 Kings X to Leeds

 

 

Burton le Coggles Class 47 1972 up ex pass Aug 72 C1134  14.14 Cleethorpes to Kings X

 

 

Burton le Coggles Class 55 9014 up ex pass Aug 72 C1135 12.00 Edinburgh to Kings X

 

 

 

Burton le Coggles Class 55  9017 down ex pass March 73 C1223 15.00 Kings X to Newcastle

Edited May 15, 2023 by DaveF

[DaveF]

A final set now on the Great Eastern at Boreham, north east of Chelmsford on the line to Colchester and beyond.  They date from 1974 and 1975.

 

 

Boreham Class 309 down July 74 C1659

 

 

Boreham Class 37 down freight July 74 C1661

 

 

Boreham Class 47 down ex pass Oct 74 C1811

 

 

Boreham Class 37 up parcels April 75 C1957

 

 

Boreham Class 309 Clacton to Liverpool St May 75 C2026

 

 

Boreham Class 31 up ecs May 75 C2027

 

 

David

[iands]

C1661. A nice mixed consist for a relatively short freight. 

[Market65]

Good afternoon, David. That is a most impressive set of photo’s of Allington Junction on the Grantham to Nottingham line. In the first photo’ of Allington junction signal box and level crossing, in February, 1982, you have plenty of excellent details to be seen. Just right for modellers. Photo’s J2147 to J2149 inclusive, show how the railway flows through the countryside in a natural way, unlike motorways which always seem to cut through it.

 

The three photo’s at Brinklow,  and three from Beamish, are a fascinating selection, and the last photo’ at Beamish, with a  Sunderland Tram and Foden steam wagon, at the entrance, on the 1st April, 2023, is a delightful composition despite the wet weather. 

 

In the photo’s of the ECML at Burton le Coggles, you have a superb set, and they capture the way BR was back then perfectly, and make an excellent reference of  ECML express train formations. In C1134, of a class 47, on the 14.20, London King’s Cross to Leeds service, in August, 1972, the seventh vehicle can be seen to be an ex-Gresley buffet car. The solebar, the waistline, and the position of the door for the catering staff are all clues to its LNER origin.

 

Finally, the photo’s of the Great Eastern at Boreham, are a delightful selection, with C1957, of a class 37, on an up parcels train, in April, 1975, being an excellent example of a parcels train formation. All BR design stock, but no less interesting. 
 

With warmest regards,

 

Rob.

[DaveF]

I'll start today with a few photos not far from home in Northumberland at Cramlington on the ECML.  They are south of the station.

 

 

Cramlington South Class 105101  Newcastle to Morpeth June 81 C5404  Also a Class 101 vehicle

 

 

Cramlington South 37148 up Speedlink 5th July 85 C6977

 

 

Cramlington South 27017 hauling 47527 19.44 5th July 85 C6978

 

 

Cramlington South 47376 up Speedlink 5th July 85  J6980

 

 

Cramlington South 37003 up goods 19.41 25th May 88 C9462

 

David

Edited May 15, 2023 by DaveF
Caption correction

[DaveF]

Staying in Northumberland and only a few miles from Cramlington we move to the coast to look at Blyth Bates pit and coal terminal.

 

In some of the photos the Blyth West staiths are visible, they were at the north end of the harbour on the east side, their rail connection was at Cambois wheras the line to Bates came off the Blyth and Tyne at Newsham.  You may need a map....

 

 

Blyth Bates  NCB Barclay  0-6-0DS Jan 83  C5912  West staiths in background

 

 

Blyth Bates Barclay NCB 0-6-0DS Jan 83  C5930

 

 

Blyth Bates coal loader, west staiths to right Jan 83  C5931

 

 

Blyth Bates NCB ex BR D3088 2100526 2nd Feb 85  C6693

 

 

Blyth Bates coal terminal on left and west staiths in distance 1st Jan 93  C18351

 

 

David