AberdeenBill Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 So much of interest... J1289 appears to have an AX container farther up the train, as well as an internal user(?) ex-Lowfit(?) behind the 03 and a very precarious looking load of steel plates on a bogie bolster with spoked wheels. Bill 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Yes you wait for a Drikold container to come along, and then you get two... Nice especially in the ice blue. The GWR style fruit van behind is also nice still with its ventilators - many were covered over to convert them to ordinary vans. http://PaulBartlett.zenfolio.com/brconflata/e2752fac Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45125 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 More wonderful photos Dave J1289 You don't see shunters DIT in photos too often ....rods still on except it looks like rod to final drive under cab is off. Also J783 - what is that load on the conflat behind D6777? Cheers Phil Many of the diesel mechanicals were moved DIT with the rods on. The rods from the gear box to the appropriate crank pin where removed, with a wooden packing on that crank pin between the rod and cap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium keefer Posted October 13, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 13, 2017 I must admit it was just a guess due to the ice-blue colour, but never realised it would be such a 'special' type. Looks like there's a tarp over it too? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERS Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 The shots taken during the pre-TOPS era are of great interest, they show such a huge variety of rolling stock and infrastructure, essentially the steam age railway powered by diesels which was on the turn of a massive transition. It took a while but what was to exist just 20 years later offered but a fraction of the variety in an environment which was barely recognisable, which makes these shots so valuable. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 J1289 - I reckon that's an ex-LNER Quint behind the lowfit. Cracking picture of the Drikold container, Porcy. I recently saw some photos of those in Poland in 1938. Apparently ICI allowed them to manufacture using their process and sent some containers to show them how it was transported. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 A few more photos from the Grassington branch today. I don't think we've been there since the end of March so it's time for another visit. Grassington Class 4 75041 Dec 66 J722.jpg Grassington Class 4 75041 Dec 66 J722 m Grassington BR Class 4 75021 in green July 67 J936.jpg Grassington BR Class 4 75021 in green July 67 J936 Grassington Class 4 75021 July 67 J938.jpg Grassington Class 4 75021 July 67 J938 m Grassington BR Class 4 75021 in green July 67 J941.jpg Grassington BR Class 4 75021 in green July 67 J941 Cracoe12083 and ano Aug 83 C 6250.jpg Cracoe 12083 and 08054 Aug 83 C6250 David Love J722. At a first glance I thought I was looking at a very good painting........................so atmospheric. Davey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
73c Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Lovely shot of the 37 and dbt. Thanks again for your great photo's Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 J1289 - I reckon that's an ex-LNER Quint behind the lowfit. Agreed a Quint, possibly one of the BR Head Wrightson built one. But what we haven't discussed is the single fixed plank wagon behind the shunter (not a Lowfit, no drop doors and no vacuum brake) it appears to possibly be a privately owned wagon with that large P and no very obvious BR lettering. Thoughts anyone - or even better knowledge! Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted October 13, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 13, 2017 Agreed a Quint, possibly one of the BR Head Wrightson built one. But what we haven't discussed is the single fixed plank wagon behind the shunter (not a Lowfit, no drop doors and no vacuum brake) it appears to possibly be a privately owned wagon with that large P and no very obvious BR lettering. Thoughts anyone - or even better knowledge! Paul Hi Paul Your looking for someone with great knowledge than yourself about wagons? Well it isn't me but looking at the single plank wagon, it has no drop sides, it is unfitted and has Morton brakes. LMS Diagram D1986 were unfitted with Morton brakes and did not have dropsides. Could it be one of these sold out of BR service? Some of the LMS single plank wagons were later fitted with Vacuum brakes by BR. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Hi Paul Your looking for someone with great knowledge than yourself about wagons? Well it isn't me but looking at the single plank wagon, it has no drop sides, it is unfitted and has Morton brakes. LMS Diagram D1986 were unfitted with Morton brakes and did not have dropsides. Could it be one of these sold out of BR service? Some of the LMS single plank wagons were later fitted with Vacuum brakes by BR. Yes agreed it is an LMS diag 1986, But the number 506 and P suggests it is private owner more likely to have been an internal user. Not unknown for internal user wagons to be moved on BR but interesting. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted October 14, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 14, 2017 I'm just off to recharge the flux capacitor on the De Lorean and then set the co ordinates for Pilmoor 1967. Great photo's as ever Dave. Mike. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted October 14, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted October 14, 2017 (edited) Stenson Junction in 1976 and 1977 for today. Dad's photos again, these didn't have much detail in his slide catalogue. Stenson Junction Class 47 47343 down freight Aug 76 J5434 Stenson Junction Clas 20s 20070 and ano down coal Aug 76 J5435 Stenson Junction Class 20s view west Aug 76 J5437 I think this is the same train as in the photo above. Stenson Junction Class 45 071 Swansea to Leeds? Jan 77 J5606 Stenson Junction Class 114 Crewe to Lincoln Jan 77 J5607 David Edited October 14, 2017 by DaveF 38 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Saunders Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Yes agreed it is an LMS diag 1986, But the number 506 and P suggests it is private owner more likely to have been an internal user. Not unknown for internal user wagons to be moved on BR but interesting. Paul I have just looked at it properly on a decent sized screen and there is a OJO (One Journey Only) label on it white with orange stripe. Mark Saunders Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted October 14, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 14, 2017 Great pictures David, when was the four tracking abolished in this area Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flapland Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 J5434 looks like something the Great Central Railway might do on a gala weekend. A very mixed rake of wagons it has to be said. Also fairly timeless as the 47 could be replaced with a 8f and would look right. As usual more great photos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted October 14, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 14, 2017 Great pictures David, when was the four tracking abolished in this area It still has four tracks. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted October 14, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 14, 2017 Hi, Dave. I like the Stenson Junction photos. Those with two class 20’s are superb, and today I’ve seen two 20’s on an RHTT working near York. The class 114 unit, in the last photo, has oval buffer faces on the cab end of the DMBS. With warmest regards, Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AberdeenBill Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 J5434: "deliciously" mixed... Note the open cab door due to the weather that summer. Bill 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted October 14, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 14, 2017 It still has four tracks. David Sorry between there and Derby Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERS Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Stenson Junction in 1976 and 1977 for today. Dad's photos again, these didn't have much detail in his slide catalogue. Stenson Junction Class 47 47343 down freight Aug 76 J5434.jpg Stenson Junction Class 47 47343 down freight Aug 76 J5434 Stenson Junction Clas 20s 20070 and ano down coal Aug 76 J5435.jpg Stenson Junction Clas 20s 20070 and ano down coal Aug 76 J5435 Stenson Junction Class 20s view west Aug 76 J5437.jpg Stenson Junction Class 20s view west Aug 76 J5437 I think this is the same train as in the photo above. Stenson Junction Class 45 Swansea to Leeds Jan 77 J5606.jpg Stenson Junction Class 45 Swansea to Leeds? Jan 77 J5606 Stenson Junction Class 114 Crewe to Lincoln Jan 77 J5607.jpg Stenson Junction Class 114 Crewe to Lincoln Jan 77 J5607 David Lovely shots showing the early TOPS era there. The class 45 in 5606 is 45071, the first to be converted to sealed beam markers and one the few, perhaps only one, to retain the headboard brackets and centre lamp iron after conversion. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
50A55B Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Lovely shots showing the early TOPS era there. The class 45 in 5606 is 45071, the first to be converted to sealed beam markers and one the few, perhaps only one, to retain the headboard brackets and centre lamp iron after conversion. There was at least one 46 with this arrangement too, I photographed it at York around 1980 (unfortunately the shot isn't to hand so I can't state the number). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caradoc Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 J5434 and J5435; How dry the fields in the background look, in the Long Hot Summer of 1976 ! Your photos bring back wonderful memories David. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted October 15, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted October 15, 2017 (edited) Here are the first photos for today, earlier than usual as the sun is shining and I am going to spend some time in the garden tidying up. They were taken at Market Overton while the line, beyond the end of the High Dyke branch, was "preserved". Market Overton Bass Charrington No 5 July 72 C1019 Market Overton Peckett John and 03 D2381 Sept 73 J3393 Market Overton Barclay Harlaxton towed off low loader by 03 D2381 Sept 73 J3395 Market Overton A3 4472 Flying Scotsman Oct 73 C1438 Market Overton 4079 Pendennis Castle Mar 74 J3609 David Edited October 15, 2017 by DaveF 28 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted October 15, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 15, 2017 Lovely shots showing the early TOPS era there. The class 45 in 5606 is 45071, the first to be converted to sealed beam markers and one the few, perhaps only one, to retain the headboard brackets and centre lamp iron after conversion. Ah my old friend - D125 in proper numbers... More wonderful photos Dave, and as Bill says J5434 is an excellent reminder how how mixed freight traffic could still be in the 1970s.... Cheers Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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