RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted February 26, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26, 2019 1 hour ago, brushman47544 said: J6512. The Class 31 is in the loco headshunt and is presumably waiting to take over a Portsmouth/Cardiff (or v.v.) working. To be horribly pedantic it is actually standing on Middle Spur No. 2. Oddly the two spurs were numbered the opposite way round to the platforms with the latter day platform numbering ascending from the main station building side of the layout while the numbering of the two spurs retained the original numbering with the lowest number on the left (as the station was approached from the Paddington direction). The numbering of the spurs didn't change; I don't know when the numbering of the platforms was reversed but it was the opposite way round at the time of the 1930s rebuilding. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted February 26, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26, 2019 Hi, Dave. I like the Bristol Temple Meads and Parkway photo’s which are all full of interest and nostalgia. The first one is so full of what are now classic cars and what a splendid sight they all make. In the second one, J6512, with a class 31 on a parcels train, and a class 253 on an ECS in June, 1979, you have a really good view of a typical mix of different trains from different eras on different kinds of work. With warmest regards, Rob. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 96701 Posted February 26, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26, 2019 On 25/02/2019 at 15:34, DaveF said: Cumbria for today's photos, on the line round the coast. Dalston Class 37 37025 22nd April 87 C8407.jpg David If that 37 is moving, isn't it rather going to come to grief on the catch points, and if it is stationary, where is the signal that's keeping it there? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold daveyb Posted February 27, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2019 My guess is the signal is down and to the right of the camera position, and possibly the 37 is propelling. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted February 27, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2019 Its a ground frame controlled siding so doesn't need signals 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ba14eagle Posted February 27, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 27, 2019 Really interesting, the short formed HST at BTM - easy to model! The Corkickle photos are amazing - I went there last summer and you wouldn't believe any of that existed. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted February 27, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 27, 2019 (edited) A mix of trains at Pilmoor for today, including three late 1960s steam specials. Pilmoor Class 47 down Oct 66 J677.jpg Pilmoor A4 4498 Sir Nigel Gresley special Doncaster to Edinburgh Aug 67 J1058.jpg Pilmoor Castle Class 7029 Clun Castle special Kings X to Newcastle Sept 67 J1119.jpg Pilmoor A3 4472 Flying Scotsman Leeds to Edinburgh 40th anniversary non stop 1st May 68 J1296.jpg Pilmoor Class 43 Kings X to Newcastle Sept 87 J9267.jpg David Edited February 27, 2019 by DaveF Spelling as usual. 42 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 On 09/02/2019 at 15:22, DaveF said: Now for today's older photos, still on the Blyth and Tyne but this time travelling from Seghill to Morpeth. Seghill view south on Blyth and Tyne 5th Aug 85 C7038.jpg South Newsham 37031 up May 81 J7405.jpg Newsham Plessey Road Crossing 10th March 84 C6447.jpg Hepscott 56133 going away soutbound 9th April 86 C7457.jpg Morpeth breakdown train coach 9th April 86 C7370.jpg David Hi David. Any idea when the line was singled in Seghill and other areas? 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted February 27, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2019 (edited) 18 minutes ago, blueeighties said: Hi David. Any idea when the line was singled in Seghill and other areas? I should know the answer but the singling of parts of the Blyth and Tyne sort of crept up on me - I just noticed that more stretches were singled over the years - probably because although I live not far from it I didn't photograph some of it very often - because it was there and I could go any time and just didn't get around to it. I think the Seghill part was singled not all that long before the photo was taken, so perhaps 1984. I can't remember when the section south of South Newsham was singled, I drove over the level crossing quite often but simply cannot remember the date. As far as I know the section south of Morpeth through Hepscott was always single track. I think the section where it runs alongside the Metro from near Benton Quarry Junction to Palmersville must have been singled around 1980 when the line to Monkseaton and Tynemouth was re-electrified for the Metro. I wonder what will happen when the line is reopened to passengers at least as far as Ashington (perhaps further) as seems increasingly likely. I think that others on RMWeb will probably know the dates better than me. David Edited February 27, 2019 by DaveF spelling - as usual 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted February 27, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2019 Hi, Dave. I like the Pilmoor photo’s. They bring back happy memories, and I particularly like J1296, of Gresley A3, 4472, Flying Scotsman on the Leeds to Edinburgh, 40th anniversary non stop run on the 1st May, 1968. I recall it being covered on the tv, the fact that the train nearly came to a stop at an adverse signal. I just cannot recall which signal that was right now! With warmest regards, Rob. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted February 28, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 28, 2019 Some more photos of Cambois and North Blyth for today. Please note that while the west staithes feature again they are different photos from the last batch. Cambois Blyth west staithes July 80 J7032 Blyth is in the background on the other side of the river and harbour. Cambois Blyth west staithes July 80 J7042.jpg Cambois Class 08 on Blyth west staithes Dec 80 J7312.jpg Cambois Class 37 by west staithes Dec 80 J7317.jpg North Blyth 37048 to Alcan Lynemouth Dec 80 J7316.jpg North Blyth Class 101 Alcan Lynemouth to North Blyth Sun 21st Sept 86 C8132.jpg This ran as a shuttle service from the Alcan factory at Lynemouth to North Blyth where the ships are unloaded in connection with an open day at the factory and power station. David 40 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted February 28, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2019 Hi, Dave. I like the Cambois and North Blyth photo’s. In particular, J7316, at North Blyth with 37048 on a train to Alcan Lynemouth in December, 1980. A most atmospheric photo’. With warmest regards, Rob. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelp Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 (edited) Quote Just look at the height of Bates Colliery headframe in the background in J7317, as always thanks for posting Dave. Edited to add apology for 'quote' box Edited February 28, 2019 by michaelp 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 On 27/02/2019 at 18:53, DaveF said: I should know the answer but the singling of parts of the Blyth and Tyne sort of crept up on me - I just noticed that more stretches were singled over the years - probably because although I live not far from it I didn't photograph some of it very often - because it was there and I could go any time and just didn't get around to it. I think the Seghill part was singled not all that long before the photo was taken, so perhaps 1984. I can't remember when the section south of South Newsham was singled, I drove over the level crossing quite often but simply cannot remember the date. As far as I know the section south of Morpeth through Hepscott was always single track. I think the section where it runs alongside the Metro from near Benton Quarry Junction to Palmersville must have been singled around 1980 when the line to Monkseaton and Tynemouth was re-electrified for the Metro. I wonder what will happen when the line is reopened to passengers at least as far as Ashington (perhaps further) as seems increasingly likely. I think that others on RMWeb will probably know the dates better than me. David Thanks David. Indeed regarding current line capacity, it's now pretty much the busiest I have know it since the 80s with the constant procession of biomass workings. If passenger services do ever return, I would have thought re doubling would be a necessity. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted March 1, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted March 1, 2019 (edited) Another visit to High Dyke mostly around 45 years ago for today. High Dyke Class 47 D1565 Oct 69 J2015 High Dyke Class 55 9013 up ex pass July 73 C1258 The Saab 96 was my first car. High Dyke Class 55 down April 74 C1590 possibly 55014 High Dyke Class 47 up April 74 C1591 possibly 47415 Just to remind us of what we have (so far) missed this winter. High Dyke Class 254 HST down Feb 83 C5945 Many thanks to Andrew (brushman 47544) for loco ids. David Edited March 1, 2019 by DaveF 41 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted March 1, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 1, 2019 C1258 will be 9013. THE BLACK WATCH was the only HA loco with single line nameplate to have lost its crest that early on. C1590 could be 55014 C1591 looks like 47415 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted March 1, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2019 Hi, Dave. I like the High Dyke photo’s which are as full of interest as ever. In particular C1258, with Deltic, 9013, on an up express passenger service, in July, 1973. It’s another of those Deltic plus eight formations. With warmest regards, Rob. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leavesontheline Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 1 hour ago, DaveF said: Just to remind us of what we have (so far) missed this winter. High Dyke Class 254 HST down Feb 83 C5945 Many thanks to Andrew (brushman 47544) for loco ids. David Great photo - looks like the HST is coming around the corner and up the lane! 2 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted March 1, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2019 And in addition to that we are now faced with storm Freya on Sunday night which is promising major problems. A strange winter compared with that lovely photo from 1983. Regards, Rob. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Davexoc Posted March 1, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 1, 2019 The photo of the green 47 is a good reference for weathering bogies, note how the hot brake areas stand out. Then that blue 47 must have been the inspiration to someone at Stratford. Far too early, but the way the light reflects makes it apper to be a Stratford (silver) grey roof loco. And as already pointed out, in the timing of that one, that HST is coming up the lane. Great pics as usual... Regards, Dave 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
talisman56 Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 J1058 Dodgy-looking panelling around the firebox area on Sir Nigel? - or is it unfortunate shadows or reflections? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted March 2, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 2, 2019 54 minutes ago, talisman56 said: J1058 Dodgy-looking panelling around the firebox area on Sir Nigel? - or is it unfortunate shadows or reflections? Just reflections, see the photos below. Pilmoor A4 4498 Sir Nigel Gresley special Doncaster to Edinburgh Aug 67 J1052.jpg Pilmoor A4 4498 Sir Nigel Gresley special Doncaster to Edinburgh Aug 67 J1054.jpg David 18 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted March 2, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted March 2, 2019 A few more from the London Tilbury and Southend (and the River Thames at Tilbury) this afternoon. I don't think I have many more photos of this line left now. Laindon view west from station Jan 77 C3175.jpg Laindon 302235 Shoeburyness to Fenchurch St May 80 J6949.jpg Hadleigh Class 302 Fenchurch St to Shoeburyness 4th May 80 C5044.jpg Chalkwell 302272 down Oct 74 J4074.jpg Tilbury MV Edith May 76 J5220.jpg Tilbury PS Waverley 4th May 78 C3834.jpg David 30 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted March 2, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 2, 2019 Hi, Dave. I like the latest L.T.&.S.R.photo’s which show, as always, the everyday railway, from BR blue days, to perfection. I particularly like C5044, at Hadleigh, with a class 302 on a Fenchurch Street to Shoeburyness service on the 4th May, 1980. A most lovely view. With warmest regards, Rob. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Lovely shots of the LT&SR did you ever get to South Benfleet and take an pics of the lcrossing? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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