Peter Kazmierczak Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 J3402 really captures the atmosphere of all those industrial byways that once criss-crossed the English landscape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted September 23, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 23, 2018 Market Overton Barclay ex British Sugar Feb 74 J3612 Looks like it was fresh from the sugar works judging by the white coated parts. Just wondering why it carries a spare buffer, was it that prone to breaking them? Dave I should know the answer to that, but am not quite certain. I think the buffer and a few other bits came with the loco as spares when it was purchased. Although the loco was photographed at Market Overton it did not belong to Bill McAlpine or John Gretton but to someone else who kept it there. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted September 23, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 23, 2018 (edited) Today our time machine is taking us to Harrogate Stray, south of the station at various dates in the mid 1960s. Harrogate Class 101 Leeds to Harrogate Aug 65 J256.jpg Harrogate Class 101 Leeds to Harrogate Aug 65 J256 Harrogate Class 110 Manchester to Harrogate Aug 65 J261.jpg Harrogate Class 110 Manchester to Harrogate Aug 65 J261 David OMG! A scene straight out of my childhood! (except we never went to Harrogate...) Nothing says 1960s more than smart modern green diesel units. I can almost hear the Beatles on the wireless. One point, I'm not convinced both these photos were taken in August: The lineside vegetation is much lower and thinner in the second view (compare how much fence is visible in the foreground) I reckon that's much earlier in the summer. Thanks so much for sharing. Cheers, Dave. PS How do you get the photos to appear in the Quote? Sometimes they do, but it seems a bit random. Edited September 23, 2018 by DLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted September 24, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 24, 2018 (edited) OMG! A scene straight out of my childhood! (except we never went to Harrogate...) Nothing says 1960s more than smart modern green diesel units. I can almost hear the Beatles on the wireless. One point, I'm not convinced both these photos were taken in August: The lineside vegetation is much lower and thinner in the second view (compare how much fence is visible in the foreground) I reckon that's much earlier in the summer. Thanks so much for sharing. Cheers, Dave. PS How do you get the photos to appear in the Quote? Sometimes they do, but it seems a bit random. I took the dates from Dad's notes and he always numbered his slides in the order in which he took them. However, I do agree that the grass looks shorter in the second one than the first one, so I've no idea if he has made a mistake. I am certain they are both 1965 and cannot be earlier than May. It's over 50 years ago but I remember that sometimes the grass was trimmed back on the Stray by the railway fences by scything- in those days Harrogate was kept very neat, so it could have been cut and was regrowing. There isn't as much difference between the two shots on the railway side of the fence. The apparent difference in the trees and bushes is simply that the second photo had lost a lot of its colour, adding more saturation just didn't work. The first photo is if anything a bit oversaturated following work on it in Photoshop. I don't know how to get the photos to appear either. David Edited September 24, 2018 by DaveF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium corneliuslundie Posted September 24, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 24, 2018 J6924 is a lovely photo. Very considerate of the dingy crew to position themselves for you! Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted September 24, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2018 (edited) Nottingham Midland station in 1976 and 1979 today. Note how carefully the loco number in the first photo has been obscured. Nottingham Class 45 up ex pass July 76 C2876 Nottingham 56056 up l e Dec 79 J6699 Nottingham 47222 down oil tanks Dec 79 J6710 Nottingham 45133 Sheffield to St Pancras Dec 79 J6712 Nottingham 20161 and ano le Dec79 J6716 David Edited September 24, 2018 by DaveF 41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastwestdivide Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 ...Note how carefully the loco number in the first photo has been obscured. ... Don't worry, someone will be along in a moment with a detailed analysis of the pattern of brake dust up the side, position of overhead warning stickers, minor dents in the nose, what's in the driver's lunchbox etc., and come up with a definitive answer! Sometimes you've just got to be grateful that your photos survived 20+ years in the attic. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted September 24, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 24, 2018 (edited) Note how carefully the loco number in the first photo has been obscured. and someone else blocking a view of the type of headcode panel/boxes - another useful identifier - too. Edited September 24, 2018 by brushman47544 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted September 24, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 24, 2018 Hi, Dave. I like the Nottingham Midland photo's which are full of interest. In particular the last photo' is a delightful one of 20161 and another one, in December, 1979. They make a great sight as they rest between duties. With warmest regards, Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davknigh Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Nottingham Midland station in 1976 and 1979 today. Note how carefully the loco number in the first photo has been obscured. David What you need is a people filter... Cheers, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesysmith Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 j6712, where is ottingham? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SHMD Posted September 24, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 24, 2018 j6712, where is ottingham? ..near Boots! Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 j6712, where is ottingham? o idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Chris116 Posted September 24, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 24, 2018 j6712, where is ottingham? ottingham is where 45133 was photographed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted September 24, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 24, 2018 I've altered ottingham to Nottingham - I can't think of any reason except my carelessness, but I enjoyed reading the posts about it. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted September 24, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 24, 2018 What you need is a people filter... Cheers, David These are available; they are called neutron bombs. You can get most things in the bar of our local on Saturday lunchtime if you want me to ask around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted September 25, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2018 Cramlington again today. The town hasn't moved since we last had photographs taken there, it is still on the ECML between Newcastle and Morpeth. Cramlington 47538 WBHS Morpeth to Blaenau Ffestiniog 19th April 86 C7439 Cramlington Class 101 up ecs 5th July 85 C6972 Cramlington 27017 hauling 47527 up 5th July 85 C6979 Cramlington Class 254 down 27th Dec 84 C6668 Cramlington Class 254 up 6th July 85 C7087 David 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Great pics at Cramlington, The last one looks like a model HST with a photoshopped sky background. Superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted September 25, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 25, 2018 Hi, Dave. I like the Cramlington photo’s, which portray the ECML so perfectly. In particular, C6668, of an HST on a down service on the 27th December, 1984, is a good photo and is so full of atmosphere in the low December sun, with a frost covered landscape. With warmest regards, Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Davexoc Posted September 25, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 25, 2018 Great pics at Cramlington, The last one looks like a model HST with a photoshopped sky background. Superb! At a guess, I would say that a polarising filter was used to get that sky? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted September 25, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 25, 2018 (edited) At a guess, I would say that a polarising filter was used to get that sky? Dave Good guess and I did use one from time to time in the late 70s. In this case the truth is much more prosaic. Most of the colours had faded except for the blue in the sky - even the HST blue had changed. The intense blue in skies was a characteristic of Supasnaps 100ASA slide film I used at the time (made by Ferrania). The other colours were also rich, but faded over the years - even though most of the slides were kept in the dark in slide magazine boxes. The greens are the worst for fading in that make of film. For some reason the scans are very contrasty which can lead to a loss of detail in shadows. David Edited September 25, 2018 by DaveF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesysmith Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 c6979 looks like the 47 is off to repair. Judging by the marks on the body side I`d say its had a bogie fire due to dragging brake blocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted September 26, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted September 26, 2018 (edited) Some photos taken along the Cumbrian Coast line for today. Arnside Class 108 down June 76 J5283 Arnside Class 108 up June 76 J5282 Green Road station view north Aug 79 J6588 Haverigg crossing just north of Millom Class 108 Sellafield to Barow and Preston Aug 79 J6589 Silecroft A4 4498 Sellafield to Carnforth Cumbrian Coast Express Aug 79 J6592 David Edited September 29, 2018 by DaveF 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45125 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 tha c6979 looks like the 47 is off to repair. Judging by the marks on the body side I`d say its had a bogie fire due to dragging brake blocks. Looks more like brake dust rather than a bogie fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted September 26, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 26, 2018 Hi, Dave. I like the Cumbrian Coast line photo’s, which are fascinating and full,of atmosphere. The last one of Silecroft, with A4, 4498, Sir Nigel Gresley, on the Cumbrian Coast Express from Sellefield to Carnforth, in August, 1979, makes a finesight. On Monday, of this week in the NRM, York, I saw Sir Nigel Gresley in parts as the engine gets a major overhaul. With warmest regards, Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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