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

[mullie]

Dave, please don't apologise for the time you post your photos, I'm sure like others I am just grateful that you do post whenever you are able.

 

Martyn

[33C]

Nice portrait of a humble bogie bolster. J1069

[woodenhead]

On Friday Dave posted some classic shots of the Stapleford Miniature Railway from the mid 70s.

 

It's still in existence today, open two weekends a year (2nd weekend in June and August Bank Holiday)

 

Today this popped up on my feed from Youtube, I'm only displaying the link so as not to take too much real estate from Dave's pictures, but it's good to see these little railways from the past still operating nearly 50 years later.

 

https://youtu.be/B3a0rI0Yyvw

 

[St Enodoc]

4 hours ago, woodenhead said:

On Friday Dave posted some classic shots of the Stapleford Miniature Railway from the mid 70s.

 

It's still in existence today, open two weekends a year (2nd weekend in June and August Bank Holiday)

 

Today this popped up on my feed from Youtube, I'm only displaying the link so as not to take too much real estate from Dave's pictures, but it's good to see these little railways from the past still operating nearly 50 years later.

 

https://youtu.be/B3a0rI0Yyvw

 

...and this coming weekend it will host the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Railway Challenge event.

 

https://www.imeche.org/events/challenges/railway-challenge

[DaveF]

Thanks for the notes about the Stapleford Park Railway, it's good to hear it is still going.

 

This morning (it's not quite noon as I write this) we have some photos of the (very) early days at Beamish in August 1975.  I went there while staying nearby to  visit the Stockton and Darlington 150 celebrations.  Straight away I found it fascinating, since I moved to Nortumberland in 1980 I have visited regularly and am a member of the "Friends of Beamish".  There is always lots to see, even on a quiet midweek in winter, I strongly recommend a visit.  It is only about 40 minutes from home for me.

Beamish Stockton Ironworks South Durham Malleable No 5 Aug 75 C2300

 

 

Beamish Aug 75 C2304  building the pithead gear at the Pit Village.  Mum and Dad once again got in the photo.

 

 

Beamish Gateshead Tram 10 also ex Grimsby Immingham BR Aug 75 C2307  At the site of the town, then yet to be built.

 

 

Beamish Aug 75 C2308  This is now the running line, the 1910 town is on the right.

 

 

Beamish Rowley buildings Aug 75 C2309

 

 

Beamish J21 ex 65033 Aug 75 C2310  The loco left Beamish and is now being fully restored again for use at Kirkby Stephen East.

 

David

Edited June 19, 2023 by DaveF

[St Enodoc]

6 minutes ago, DaveF said:

Thanks for the notes about the Stapleford Park Railway, it's good to hear it is still going.

 

This morning (it's not quite noon as I write this) we have some photos of the (very) early days at Beamish in August 1975.  I went there while staying nearby to  visit the Stockton and Darlington 150 celebrations.  Straight away I found it fascinating, since I moved to Nortumberland in 1980 I have visited regularly and am a member of the "Friends of Beamish".  There is always lots to see, even on a quiet midweek in winter, I strongly recommend a visit.  It is only about 40 minutes from home for me.

Beamish Stockton Ironworks South Durham Malleable No 5 Aug 75 C2300

 

 

Beamish Aug 75 C2304  building the pithead gear at the Pit Village.  Mum and Dad once agin got in the photo.

 

 

Beamish Gateshead Tram 10 also ex Grimsby Immingham BR Aug 75 C2307  At the site of the town, then yet to be built.

 

 

Beamish Aug 75 C2308  This is now the running line, the 1910 town is on the right.

 

 

Beamish Rowley buildings Aug 75 C2309

 

 

Beamish J21 ex 65033 Aug 75 C2310  The loco left Beamish and is now being fully restored again for use at Kirkby Stephen East.

 

David

My one-and-only visit so far was just a year after that. Now that No 2 daughter lives at Shildon I'm looking forward to taking the grandchildren next time!

[DaveF]

A few photos at Carlisle come next.

 

 

Carlisle 37028 down parcels to Stranraer  23rd Oct 84 C6625

 

 

Carlisle 47531 Carlisle to Glasgow via GSWR 21st April 87 C8344

 

 

Carlisle 85021 down limestone 12th April 88 C9428

 

 

Carlisle 90001 down test train 12th April 88 C9429

 

 

Carlisle 86426 Stranraer to Euston 12th April 88 C9432

 

David

 

[DaveF]

On the Midland around Basford on the north side of Nottingham in black and white.

 

 

Basford 3F up coal c1953 JVol4140

 

 

Basford 3F up light engine and brake van c1951JVol1104

 

 

Basford Junction MR view north  GN Derby line bridge in distance c1952 JVol2184

 

 

Basford Lincoln Street Crossing 4F 44472 down goods c1949 JVol7099

 

 

Basford West Junction MR  J6 is on GN Derby line bridge  c1951 JVol3076

 

David

[russ p]

18 minutes ago, DaveF said:

On the Midland around Basford on the north side of Nottingham in black and white.

 

 

Basford 3F up coal c1953 JVol4140

 

 

Basford 3F up light engine and brake van c1951JVol1104

 

 

Basford Junction MR view north  GN Derby line bridge in distance c1952 JVol2184

 

 

Basford Lincoln Street Crossing 4F 44472 down goods c1949 JVol7099

 

 

Basford West Junction MR  J6 is on GN Derby line bridge  c1951 JVol3076

 

David

 

Great pictures David,  unbelievable how much the scenes in this batch of pictures have changed.  I'm not sure there are any recognisable features. What was the industrial complex in the first one?

[LMS2968]

And a special like for JVol4140!

[Fat Controller]

1 hour ago, russ p said:

 

Great pictures David,  unbelievable how much the scenes in this batch of pictures have changed.  I'm not sure there are any recognisable features. What was the industrial complex in the first one?

Was it all more-or-less at the same location? In which case, I would say it's part of a gas works. There are some interesting hoppers visible in some of the photos as well; are they former Liverpool Corporation wagone?

[DaveF]

A single photo at Northampton Bridge Street and some at Pye Bridge to end with today.

 

Northampton Bridge Street Crossing tamper LNWR Northampton to Peterborough line Oct 70 J2398

 

 

Pye Bridge WD 90366 up coal Oct 63 J072

 

 

Pye Bridge 8F 48126 up coal Oct 63 J075

 

Pye Bridge Class 45 down ballast July 76 C2839

 

Pye Bridge partially filled in arch over stream Aug 76 J5420

 

David

Edited June 19, 2023 by DaveF
To sort out a complete mess!

[DaveF]

 

4 hours ago, russ p said:

 

Great pictures David,  unbelievable how much the scenes in this batch of pictures have changed.  I'm not sure there are any recognisable features. What was the industrial complex in the first one?

 

3 hours ago, Fat Controller said:

Was it all more-or-less at the same location? In which case, I would say it's part of a gas works. There are some interesting hoppers visible in some of the photos as well; are they former Liverpool Corporation wagone?

Despite having lived in Nottingham for 12 out of the first 16 years of my life I have to admit I'm not certain what the industry is, but to me it looks like a gas works.  I'll have a look and see what I can find out.

 

David

Edited June 19, 2023 by DaveF

[figworthy]

1 hour ago, DaveF said:

Despite having lived in Nottigham for 12 out of the first 16 years of my life I have to admit I'm not certain what the industry is, but to me it looks like a gas works.  I'll have a look and see what I can find out.

 

If I've got the right spot, it could be a chemical works :

 

https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=17.0&lat=52.98864&lon=-1.18891&layers=168&b=1

 

Adrian

[Market65]

Good evening, David. That’s a great selection of photo’s of Beamish, in August, 1975, and C2307, is a beautiful portrait shot of Gateshead Tram, 10, which is also ex-Grimsby Immingham BR, at the site of the town, which had yet to be built.

 

The photo’s of Carlisle, are a superb set. In the last photo’ of 86426, on a Stranraer to Euston service, on the 12th April, 1988, that is a delightful shot of the 86 in it’s recreation of the 1960’s blue livery. 

 

The black and white photo’s of the Midland, around Basford, on the north side of Nottingham, are an excellent and historical selection. In JVol1104, of a 3F, on an up light engine and brake van movement, in c1951, that is a stunning view, and one that will not be seen again.

 

Finally, the photo’s of Northampton Bridge Street and those at at Pye Bridge, are a splendid set. In J072, at Pye Bridge, with WD, 90366, on an up coal train, in October, 1963, your Dad has taken a superb photo’ of a once common sight. 
 

With warmest regards,

 

Rob.

[DaveF]

4 hours ago, DaveF said:

 

 

Despite having lived in Nottingham for 12 out of the first 16 years of my life I have to admit I'm not certain what the industry is, but to me it looks like a gas works.  I'll have a look and see what I can find out.

 

David

 

 

As far as I can see looking at published photos in books it is the gasworks.

 

David

[DaveF]

Photos at Sittingbourne and Kemsley Down on the Sittingbourne and Kemsley Railway which used to serve Bowater's Paper MIll in Sittingbourne.

 

 

Sittingbourne Bagnall Superb crossing viaduct over Milton Creek May 75 C2120

 

 

Sittingbourne Bagnalls Triumph and Superb Oct 76 C3038

 

 

Kemsley Down Kerr Stuart Leader Oct 76 C3025

 

 

Kemsley Down Bagnall Triumph Oct 76 C3027

 

 

Kemsley Down Ruston Hornsby Edward Lloyd Oct 76 C3034

 

 

Kemsley Down Bagnall Triumph May 77 J5705

 

David

[DaveF]

A few photos of Oban now.

 

 

Oban bridge over A816 July 74 J3861

 

 

Oban 15th Aug 76 C2982

 

 

Oban 37403 excursion Newcastle to Oban 11th Oct 86 C8077

 

 

Oban   37012 and 37403.  Also Class 104 dmu in Mexican Bean livery11th Oct 86 C8086

 

 

Oban   37407 and 37409 in station, 37012 on ecs 11th Oct 86 C8088

 

David

[DaveF]

Now we are off to North Wales to look at Llandudno Junction.

 

 

Llandudno Junction Class 120 to Llandudno seen from Conwy July 82 C5693

 

 

Llandudno Junction 40065 up ex pass July 82 C5697

 

 

Llandudno Junction Class 101 19th April 86 C7489

 

Llandudno Junction 47624 spceial Templecombe to Llandudno 19th April 86 C7491

 

 

Llandudno Junction 47411 running round 19th April 86 C7493

 

 

Llandudno Junction NWT Class 156 pass to Bangor 23rd July 2001 C25356

 

David

Edited June 20, 2023 by DaveF

[DaveF]

Some photos taken over about 12 years at Dent on the Settle and Carlisle line.  Ever since I've first visited Dent in 1965 I have found it a fascinating place, seemingly in the middle of nowhere.  

 

 

Dent Class 45 D34 up goods July 66 J538

 

 

Dent Class 40 D212 Aureol down goods April 68 J1270

 

 

Dent Class 47 D1510 probably the Saturdays only 09.20  St Pancras to Glasgow June 68 J1317

 

 

Dent Class 45 up Thames Clyde Glasgow to St Pancras Aug 73 C1379

 

 

Dent LNER V2 4771 Green Arrow Euston to Carlisle (steam from Leeds) Norfolkman March 78 J5945 

The previous day I had driven from Basildon to Mum and Dad's near Nottingham, then on the day of the special we drove to Dent to see it and bumped into Ray Towell , so we then went to Carnforth and had a look round before having a meal with Ray  and then driving back to Mum and Dad's.  I don't think I'd do all that in a day now.

 

David

Edited June 20, 2023 by DaveF

[TerryBewdley]

Brilliant pics thanks

 

 

[Market65]

Good evening, David. That’s a great selection of photo’s of Sittingbourne and Kemsley Down, on the Sittingbourne and Kemsley Railway.  In C3025, at Kemsley Down, with Kerr Stuart, Leader, in October, 1976, you have taken a superb portrait shot of the locomotive.

 

The photo’s of Oban are a delightful set, and C2982, on the 15th August, 1976, is an excellent view of the station with Oban surrounding it. It is a very well composed shot.

 

That’s an excellent set of photo’s of North Wales at Llandudno Junction. They are full of interest, and in C5697, with class 40, 40065, on an up express passenger train, in July, 1982, you have a splendid photo’ of a typical North Wales express. 

 

Finally, the photo’s of Dent on the Settle and Carlisle line, are a truly superb and atmospheric selection. In J1270, with Class 40, D212, Aureol, on a down goods train, in April, 1968, your Dad has taken an excellent and well composed shot of the 40 as it passes through the station.
 

With warmest regards,

 

Rob.

[DaveF]

More 1980s photos taken at Carlisle for this morning.

 

 

Carlisle Class 101  Newcastle to Carlisle 23rd Oct 84 C6621

 

 

Carlisle 27023 23rd Oct 84 C6622

 

 

Carlisle 87026 up ex pass 6th Aug 85 C7053

 

 

Carlisle 47229 Glasgow to Euston relief diverted via S and C 21st April 87 C8343

 

 

Carlisle 85022 down ecs 1st Sept 87 C9101

 

David

[JeffP]

There always seemed to be either a 26 or a 27 stabled beside that wall at Carlisle.

Since they all worked out of Scotland, does anyone know why they were there?

[Alcanman]

44 minutes ago, JeffP said:

There always seemed to be either a 26 or a 27 stabled beside that wall at Carlisle.

Since they all worked out of Scotland, does anyone know why they were there?

Can't give an exact answer to your question but on my visit to Carlisle on the 8th July 1983, 26031 was stabled  beside the wall and later departed heading north with a parcels train.