RMweb Gold Market65 Posted March 4 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 4 Good evening, David. That’s a great set of photo’s of Ravenglass, with one on BR with the others of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway. J4623, of 9, River Mite, in August, 1975, is a beautifully composed photo’ by your Dad of the locomotive on the turntable. The photo’s of Gateshead, by the Tyneside Central Freight depot, on the 1st August, 1985, are an excellent selection. C7012, of 08384, is a superb photo’ which captures the depot well, and the 08 is seen shunting three tanks and two open wagons. With warmest regards, Rob. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted March 4 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 4 10 hours ago, DaveF said: Cumbria this morning with photos taken at Ravenglass, one on BR and the rest of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway. Ravenglass Class 40 up freight Aug 75 J4659 Dave - if you want I can post this (with credit to you of course) on a Facebook group where there's a very high chance the 40 will be identified - up to you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted March 4 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 4 (edited) On 04/03/2024 at 20:31, beast66606 said: Dave - if you want I can post this (with credit to you of course) on a Facebook group where there's a very high chance the 40 will be identified - up to you. Hi Beast66606, You are welcome to post it on the Facebook group, it would be nice to know the loco number. The photo is one of Dad's. David Edited March 6 by DaveF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted March 5 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted March 5 Another trip to Switzerland, this time to Zürich Oerlikon on 18th August 1988. Zürich Oerlikon RABDe12/12 1105 Zurzach to Zürich 18th Aug 88 C11460 Zürich Oerlikon RBe4/4 1447 Zürich to Schaffhausen 18th Aug 88 C11463 These single railcars have about the same power as a Class 47. Zürich Oerlikon right hand drive PTT VW 18th Aug 88 C11465 Zürich Oerlikon Ae3/6i 10650 annual Pressefahrt press trip 18th Aug 88 C11478 Zürich Oerlikon Ae4/7 10927 to Effretikon 18th Aug 88 C11487 Zürich Oerlikon tail lamp 18th Aug 88 C11493 David 46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium coronach Posted March 5 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 5 On 01/03/2024 at 16:40, DaveF said: Back to Swayfield again for more early 1970s photos. Swayfield Class 31 up parcels Jan 70 J2049 Swayfield Class 25 D7503 down parcels Aug 71 J2726 Swayfield Class 55 55001 up Dec 71 J2800 08.10 Newcastle to Kings X Swayfield Class 31 5601 down ecs March 72 J2847 Swayfield Class 46 190 down June 72 J2951 17.30 Kings X to Leeds and Bradford David These photos show what an interesting railway we enjoyed in the 1970s. The first picture of the 31 on the long parcels train reminds me of a train that would terminate at York platform 16 (old numbering) every Saturday morning. We would be entertained by the loose shunting of the vans into the sidings during the day. Such a variety of vehicles, including examples from all four prenationalisation companies 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erichill16 Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 19 minutes ago, DaveF said: Another trip to Switzerland, this time to Zürich Oerlikon on 18th August 1988. Zürich Oerlikon RABDe12/12 1105 Zurzach to Zürich 18th Aug 88 C11460 Zürich Oerlikon RBe4/4 1447 Zürich to Schaffhausen 18th Aug 88 C11463 These single railcars have about the same power as a Class 47. Zürich Oerlikon right hand drive PTT VW 18th Aug 88 C11465 Zürich Oerlikon Ae3/6i 10650 annual Pressefahrt press trip 18th Aug 88 C11478 Zürich Oerlikon Ae4/7 10927 to Effretikon 18th Aug 88 C11487 Zürich Oerlikon tail lamp 18th Aug 88 C11493 David Making me feel a bit homesick for Switzerland, spent too much time cruising recently. Not been to Switzerland since pre covid. On the way home from the airport I heard on the radio the first Brit with Covid had been diagnosed. 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted March 5 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted March 5 Some photos taken on the Newcastle to Carlisle line at Hexham this teatime. The last 4 photos were taken during the 150th anniversary celebrations of the opening of the line. There was an exhibition of stock and locos in the goods yard. Hexham 9th June 84 C6497 Hexham 37078 and ano westbound going away 9th June 84 C6499 Hexham Permaclipper PC011 No 62606 9th March 85 C6734 Hexham Class 101 Carlisle to Newcastle 9th March 85 C6742 Hexham 31191 9th March 85 C6746 Hexham 9F 92220 Newcastle to Hexham Blaydon to Hexham 1835 to 1985 9th March 85 C6750 David 48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted March 5 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 5 Good evening, David. That’s a fantastic set of photo’s of Switzerland, at Zürich Oerlikon, on the 18th August, 1988. C11478, of Ae3/6i, 10650, on the annual Pressefahrt press trip, you have taken a well composed shot of the lovely locomotive at the head of the train. The photo’s of the Newcastle to Carlisle line at Hexham are a superb selection. C6746, of 31191, on the 9th March, 1985, is a most excellent three quarters portrait shot of the locomotive. With warmest regards, Rob. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted March 5 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 5 Oh, I was on one of those 9F trips. Very full, not a seat to spare IIRC. Was that really 1985? Time passes..... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted March 5 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 5 On 04/03/2024 at 21:43, DaveF said: Hi Beast66606, You are welcome to post it on the Facebook group, it would be nice to know the loco number. The photo is one of Dad's (John Ford). David Done but I'm waiting for an admin to approve the post. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted March 6 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted March 6 (edited) A few photos around Sandsend of the line north from Scarborough to Middlesbrough. It is still open as far south as Boulby from Middlesbrough for the Boulby mine traffic. There are also some photos at Weaverthorpe on the line from Scarborough to York in 1976. Sandsend trackbed March 68 J1236 looking north Sandsend trackbed March 68 J1237 looking south Sandsend trackbed Kettleness Tunnel March 68 J1238 looking north Sandsend trackbed March 68 J1239 Sandsend is in the distance. Weaverthorpe Class 45 SO Leicester to Scarborough Sept 76 J5446 Weaverthorpe Class 31 SO Scarborough to SheffieldSept 76 J5447 Weaverthorpe dmu Leeds to Scarborough Sept 76 J5448 David Edited March 6 by DaveF 50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted March 6 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 6 32 minutes ago, DaveF said: A few photos around Sandsend of the line north from Scarborough to Middlesbrough. It is still open as far south as Boulby from Middlesbrough for the Boulby mine traffic. There are also some photos at Weaverthorpe on the line from Scarborough to York in 1976. Sandsend trackbed March 68 J1236 looking north Sandsend trackbed March 68 J1237 looking south Sandsend trackbed Kettleness Tunnel March 68 J1238 looking north Sandsend trackbed March 68 J1239 Sandsend is in the distance. Weaverthorpe Class 45 SO Leicester to Scarborough Sept 76 J5446 Weaverthorpe Class 31 SO Scarborough to SheffieldSept 76 J5447 Weaverthorpe dmu Leeds to Scarborough Sept 76 J5448 David Interesting set of pictures this morning David. I've recently watched some YouTube videos of the coast line as it is today, amazing how vegetation has grown up on that stretch especially round Sandsend tunnel portal. It's looking very dodgy inside nowadays especially towards the northern end. Must be getting on for 30 years since I last walked through it Nice to see a picture of a disc 31. Very rare nowadays such a shame one has recently been scrapped 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted March 6 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted March 6 A few more photos on the London Tilbury and Sothend line at Laindon in the late 70s. Laindon 302222 up pass west of station July 77 C3366 Laindon 47120 ballast train 12th March 78 C3711 Laindon 12th March 78 C3713 Taken during track relaying. Laindon 302249 Fenchurch St to Shoeburyness March 80 C4967 Laindon Class 302 285 down April 78 J5998 David 42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted March 6 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 6 Good evening, David. That’s a great set of photo’s from around Sandsend of the line north from Scarborough to Middlesbrough, and also Weaverthorpe, on the Scarborough to York line in September, 1976. The last photo’ at Weaverthorpe, with a dmu on a Leeds to Scarborough extra is of interest despite the wet weather. The first three cars are an interesting hybrid set, formed of a Gloucester class 100 DMBS, then a Derby Lightweight class 108 TSL, and a Cravens class 105 DMCL is the third car. The photo’s of the London Tilbury and Sothend line at Laindon in the late 70’s are a superb selection. C3713, on the 12th March, 1978, is a well composed shot of a digger at work on removing old compacted ballast. With warmest regards, Rob. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted March 7 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted March 7 (edited) Darlington to start with today. All were taken in1975. Darlington Derwent and Locomotion June 75 J4389 Darlington Class 47 up parcels June 75 J4390 Darlington Class 40 Glasgow QS to Scarborough June 75 J4392 Darlington Class 101 Saltburn to Darlington June 75 J4393 Darlington Class 55 55005 down June 75 J4394 Darlington Class 55 down Aug 75 J4868 David Edited March 7 by DaveF 51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ramrig Posted March 7 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 7 Hi David Great images as always. J4394 above of the Deltic. I don’t think it is 55015 as that is Tulyar, the one in the image is a two line nameplate. No idea which one though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 (edited) Methinks 55005, Steve... Edited March 7 by Peter Kazmierczak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted March 7 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 7 1 hour ago, DaveF said: Darlington to start with today. All were taken in1975. Darlington Derwent and Locomotion June 75 J4389 Darlington Class 47 up parcels June 75 J4390 40 Darlington Class 40 Glasgow QS to Scarborough June 75 J4392 Darlington Class 101 Saltburn to Darlington June 75 J4393 Darlington Class 55 55015 down June 75 J4394 Darlington Class 55 up Aug 75 J4868 David Some great pictures there David, green 40 in 75 The last on is actually on the down. Has the loco ran past the red? Unusual for down trains to use platform 1 but you have two pictures of it happening on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted March 7 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 7 1 hour ago, russ p said: Some great pictures there David, green 40 in 75 The last on is actually on the down. Has the loco ran past the red? Unusual for down trains to use platform 1 but you have two pictures of it happening on here That's what confused me about up and down. It does appear to have gone past the red signal but I cannot remember the details of the signals at Darlington as to whether there is another signal further along. The last photo was taken during the S&D 150 event when the station was exceptionally busy and some strange things seem to have happened. David 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 I like the two men, with flat caps, walking along the platform. How often do folks carry a suitcase nowadays? And David, it's 55005; 100%, as there are two distinctive marks by the nearside buffer. 9005 was the last Deltic I needed to cop the class, whilst D9004 was my first. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted March 7 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 7 2 hours ago, Peter Kazmierczak said: I like the two men, with flat caps, walking along the platform. How often do folks carry a suitcase nowadays? And David, it's 55005; 100%, as there are two distinctive marks by the nearside buffer. 9005 was the last Deltic I needed to cop the class, whilst D9004 was my first. Many thanks Peter, I've changed the caption. I wonder which Deltic it was in the last photo! David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 31A Posted March 7 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 7 5 hours ago, russ p said: Has the loco ran past the red? 3 hours ago, DaveF said: It does appear to have gone past the red signal but I cannot remember the details of the signals at Darlington as to whether there is another signal further along. The signal might have reverted after the loco passed it? Or could just be the effects of a zoom lens? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted March 7 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted March 7 Photos at Manningtree this evening, Manningtree is on the Great Eastern between Colcehster and Ipswich, it is the junction for Harwich. Manningtree Class 37 Iup St May 75 J4293 Manningtree Class 105 Harwich to Manningtree May 75 J4303 Manningtree Class 37 Peterborough to Parkeston Quay May 75 J4306 Manningtree SR S15 841 Greene King turning on triangle 3rd April 76 C2662 Manningtree Class 47 Liverpool St to Norwich April 78 C3804 David 50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted March 7 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 7 53 minutes ago, 31A said: The signal might have reverted after the loco passed it? Or could just be the effects of a zoom lens? Hi Steve, the track circuit block joint is normally a bit further on. Not good practice to run past platform starters even if they are off. It might be an optical illustration. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted March 7 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 7 Good evening, David. That’s a fantastic set of photo’s of Darlington from June and August, 1975. J4394, of class 55, 55005, on a down express in June, 1975, is a superb photo’ of the Deltic hauled train. The photo’s of Manningtree are a splendid selection. J4306, of a Class 37, on a Peterborough to Parkeston Quay service, in May, 1975, is a great shot. I am, however, concerned about the man who can be seen walking, with his hands in his pockets, in the four foot on the left. I hope he was authorised to be there. The last photo’ of a Class 47, on a Liverpool St to Norwich service, in April, 1978, is a most excellent photo’ of the white roofed 47. With warmest regards, Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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