Porcy Mane Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 (edited) They were built during WW2 by the Ministry of Supply - not sure what exactly for though. Marked on the 1966 OS map as buffer depot. I've always taken that to mean Wartime storage (For D Day?) A further google turns up this from here: http://www.terriertrust.org.uk/railwaywar.html "The permanent way was not the only neglected feature of the railway in the 1930s and government control provided the opportunity to renovate and repair what is now Station Road in Tenterden, and get it adopted by the Council. The road was simple gravel and had not been touched for 20 years; increased wartime traffic, including that to the Food storage (‘Buffer’) depot established at the station during May/June 1944, made the matter urgent." I wonder if someones been tryng to get them Listed? https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1418970 P Edited February 17, 2016 by Porcy Mane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 31A Posted February 17, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 17, 2016 J2412 Boughton Crossing signal box and gates reminds me of the truism concerning painting the buildings on a line just before it closes. I'm not sure when that line actually did close but it can't have been so long afterwards, and the box and gates look so smart in their fresh paintwork! Same goes for the Bridge Street gates as well, although I believe in that case the gates were replaced by barriers several years before that piece of line was finally abandoned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gerbil-Fritters Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 When I finally finish my time machine (just the flux capacitor to source and it's done) I'm setting off to join Dave and his Dad on their days out. They don't know this yet. Or don't remember it. Something. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lurker Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Good to see the Bridge Street crossing. I have driven across that many times, although services beyond the yards had long since ceased by the time I moved to Northampton in 88 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted February 18, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 18, 2016 Two sets of photos today. I took the first ones earlier this afternoon while I was parked by the Lake at the Queen Elizabeth 2 Country Park, just north of Ashington, near the Woodhorn Museum. The museum covers the mining heritage of Northumberland as well as other aspects of the county together with the Pitmen Painters and temporary exhibitions. It is also the site of the Northumberland County Records. One of the attractions is the narrow gauge railway which runs from the museum to the Lake, terminating at Lakeside Halt. The railway is not well known and seems to be seldom photographed. It has three locos, all diesel. Edward Stanton was built by Keef, the coaches are former manriders from Vane Tempest Colliery at Seaham. More about the railway can be found at: http://woodhornnarrowgaugerailway.weebly.com/ The museum website is: http://www.experiencewoodhorn.com/ Woodhorn Museum Railway Edward Stanton at Lakeside Halt 18th Feb 2106 ASC 2032 Edward Stanton at Lakeside Halt 18th Feb 2016 ASC_2033 Edward Stanton leaving Lakeside Halt Edward Stanton returning to Woodhorn David 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I did not know this railway existed been to Woodhorn a couple of times but did not see line how long has it been there? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted February 18, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 18, 2016 When I finally finish my time machine (just the flux capacitor to source and it's done) I'm setting off to join Dave and his Dad on their days out. They don't know this yet. Or don't remember it. Something. It wasn't unknown for us to have other people accompanying us when we were taking photos. From time to time we also came across other photographers - though not often in the earlier days. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted February 18, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2016 The second batch today are from North Wales, something of an "odds and ends" collection to use up a batch of captioned photos before I sort out some more to work on. Llandudno Junction 47624 special Templecombe to Llandudno 19th April 86 C7491 Llandudno Junction NWT Class 156 pass to Bangor 23rd July 2001 C25356 Roman Bridge 23rd July 2002 C26009 Blaenau Ffestiniog NWT 150146 25th July 2001 C25397 Penmaenmawr July 82 C5709 Penmaenmawr view west 21st July 02 C25914 David 27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted February 18, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 18, 2016 (edited) Hi, Dave. Fascinating photo's of a remarkable railway which I have not heard of before. Thank you for posting them. And I really like the photo's of North Wales. A good selection there. I particularly like the one of Roman Bridge which is full of atmosphere. With warmest regards, Rob. Edited February 18, 2016 by Market65 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 David, Been a bit AWOL recently due to work! So glad to see my home town (Shenfield) - from the footbridge again, seemingly. Still the BEST thread! Thanks again, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gerbil-Fritters Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 It wasn't unknown for us to have other people accompanying us when we were taking photos. From time to time we also came across other photographers - though not often in the earlier days. David One of them was me. Will be me. Something. Bloody time machine. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted February 18, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 18, 2016 I did not know this railway existed been to Woodhorn a couple of times but did not see line how long has it been there? It opened in 1994, then closed while the new archive building was being built, re opened in 2008/9. It hasn't always been well publicised and it is quite easy to visit the museum and miss it as it is best found by walking to the northern end of the car park. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phixer64 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 When I finally finish my time machine (just the flux capacitor to source and it's done) I'm setting off to join Dave and his Dad on their days out. They don't know this yet. Or don't remember it. Something. Just make sure you go back to either 1955 or 1985, you might need this as well http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Diamond-Select-Back-To-The-Future-Flux-Capacitor-Replica-Unlimited-Edition-/181985444070?hash=item2a5f2d80e6:g:GAMAAOSwL7VWj~OV Regards to all, and keep the excellent photos coming. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesysmith Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 The photo of c7491, the 47 still at this late date has the original ETH jumper cable dummy socket on the buffer beam instead of mounted on the cab front. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray M Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) When I finally finish my time machine (just the flux capacitor to source and it's done) I'm setting off to join Dave and his Dad on their days out. They don't know this yet. Or don't remember it. Something. Can i join you, in the passenger seat please Lets get down to St Davids in the Mid to late 60`s please Edited February 19, 2016 by Ray M Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted February 19, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) WCML photos again today in post electrification days with shots from both Weedon and Kilsby and Crick. Kilsby and Crick Class 85 down Motorail Kensington Olympia to Perth on Northampton loop July 79 J6526 Kilsby and Crick Class 86 Liverpool to Euston on Northampton loop July 79 J6528 Kilsby and Crick Class 310 089 Coventry to Euston Oct 70 J2409 Weedon Class 86 E3124 Euston to Holyhead Aug 69 J1807 Weedon Class 86 E3145 Euston to Manchester Aug 69 J1811 David Edited February 19, 2016 by DaveF 28 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dagworth Posted February 19, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 19, 2016 The photo of c7491, the 47 still at this late date has the original ETH jumper cable dummy socket on the buffer beam instead of mounted on the cab front. All the 47/4s converted after 47585 had this arrangement, only 47421-47585 had the cab front mounted sockets Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted February 19, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 19, 2016 All the 47/4s converted after 47585 had this arrangement, only 47421-47585 had the cab front mounted sockets Indeed - although many of the Scottish allocated 47/4s from that batch had them moved to the buffer beam later in life. Can't recall why. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted February 19, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 19, 2016 Hi, Dave. A lovely collection of photos of the WCML. Always good to see trains racing by on the WCML. Interesting to note the amount of Mk1 stock still in use. With warmest regards, Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dagworth Posted February 19, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 19, 2016 WCML photos again today in post electrification days with shots from both Weedon and Kilsby and Crick. b_Kilsby and Crick Class 86 down Motorail Kensington Olympia to Perth on Northampton loop July 79_J6526.jpg Kilsby and Crick Class 86 down Motorail Kensington Olympia to Perth on Northampton loop July 79 J6526 b_Kilsby and Crick Class 86 Liverpool to Euston on Northampton loop July 79_J6528.jpg Kilsby and Crick Class 86 Liverpool to Euston on Northampton loop July 79 J6528 b_Kilsby and Crick Class 310 089 Coventry to Euston Oct 70_J2409.jpg Kilsby and Crick Class 310 089 Coventry to Euston Oct 70 J2409 e_Weedon Class 86 E3124 Euston to Jolyhead Aug 69 _J1807.jpg Weedon Class 86 E3124 Euston to Holyhead Aug 69 J1807 e_Weedon Class 86 E3145 Euston to Manchester Aug 69_J1811.jpg Weedon Class 86 E3145 Euston to Manchester Aug 69 J1811 David Stop it now, that's just not fair Andi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERS Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 J2412 Boughton Crossing signal box and gates reminds me of the truism concerning painting the buildings on a line just before it closes. I'm not sure when that line actually did close but it can't have been so long afterwards, and the box and gates look so smart in their fresh paintwork! Same goes for the Bridge Street gates as well, although I believe in that case the gates were replaced by barriers several years before that piece of line was finally abandoned. Not sure when the gates at Bridge St were replaced but Id hazard a guess at around 1980. Boughton closed with the line in 1981 but again I cant remember if the gates were replaced before then, I don't think they were. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium keefer Posted February 19, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 19, 2016 Indeed - although many of the Scottish allocated 47/4s from that batch had them moved to the buffer beam later in life. Can't recall why.It was because the ETH cable box under the RH buffer and the socket under the LH buffer would be hidden behind (or would prevent the fitment of) the 3-piece snowploughs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 J6526 is an 85, I think. Not an 86. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted February 19, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 19, 2016 J6526 is an 85, I think. Not an 86. My typing skills again, I've amended the caption. Thanks for telling me. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted February 19, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 19, 2016 J6526 Cracking motorail rake... BFK...then look at all those FKs , plus RBR I'm guessing car flats on the back? Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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