RMweb Gold tractionman Posted May 31, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 31, 2015 Hi folks, For those interested in modelling the south-east (of England) and London, I see the National Library of Scotland now have available online and free-to-view copies of very large-scale Ordnance Survey plans: http://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=9&lat=51.2347&lon=0.1532&layers=173 These are at 1:1250 scale, and so show individual lines in great detail, including sheds, platforms, sidings etc, as well as buildings, roads of course – so fantastic for exploring how the railways were in this region. The maps are of 1947-1964, so spot on for modelling British Railways and the modernisation / transition era of the 1950s and early 1960s. Plus, with the transparency tool (slider) to change the transparency of the historic map overlay, it’s possible to juxtapose the landscape as it was to how it is today, as shown by Bing aerial photographs, for example – perfect for those interested in exploring lost railways, depots, etc. Eg here’s Hornsey: http://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=18&lat=51.5866&lon=-0.1095&layers=173 Hours of (free) amusement! Cheers, Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Fascinating. You're right... hours of fun. Thanks for the link, Keith. Managed to zoom in to incredible detail for the area I'm modelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grovenor Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Plus, with the transparency tool (slider) to change the transparency of the historic map overlay, it’s possible to juxtapose the landscape as it was to how it is today, as shown by Bing aerial photographs, for example – perfect for those interested in exploring lost railways, depots, etc. Eg here’s Hornsey: http://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=18&lat=51.5866&lon=-0.1095&layers=173 Hours of (free) amusement! Cheers, Keith And not just the 1960s, here's Hornsea 70 years earlier, looks quite different. http://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=18&lat=51.5865&lon=-0.1128&layers=163 Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 40-something Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Hi folks, For those interested in modelling the south-east (of England) and London, I see the National Library of Scotland now have available online and free-to-view copies of very large-scale Ordnance Survey plans: http://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=9&lat=51.2347&lon=0.1532&layers=173 These are at 1:1250 scale, and so show individual lines in great detail, including sheds, platforms, sidings etc, as well as buildings, roads of course – so fantastic for exploring how the railways were in this region. The maps are of 1947-1964, so spot on for modelling British Railways and the modernisation / transition era of the 1950s and early 1960s. Plus, with the transparency tool (slider) to change the transparency of the historic map overlay, it’s possible to juxtapose the landscape as it was to how it is today, as shown by Bing aerial photographs, for example – perfect for those interested in exploring lost railways, depots, etc. Eg here’s Hornsey: http://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=18&lat=51.5866&lon=-0.1095&layers=173 Hours of (free) amusement! Cheers, Keith Thanks Keith I've spent many many hours pouring over the maps of Scotland, glad the South East is now available! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthnut Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Lovely link! Got all excited only to discover that it cuts off halfway through Ashtead station which I was hoping to find the details on, never mind. Still hours of fun doing "research"... TTFN, Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted June 1, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 1, 2015 More distractions from modelling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tractionman Posted June 1, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 1, 2015 Lovely link! Got all excited only to discover that it cuts off halfway through Ashtead station which I was hoping to find the details on, never mind. Still hours of fun doing "research"... TTFN, Ben hi Ben, The NLS are always uploading more maps online, so it'd be worth checking back - perhaps in a few months' time - to see if they have extended the coverage. cheers, Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdChap Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 I looked up Ashtead station as well. Thought there was only one siding but this shows two. I shall have to investigate further. Edwin C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajaxjones Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Just what I was looking for, riding home on the new Tfl rail line I noticed a tunnel off to the left of Goodmayes station, seems it was access to an enormous marshalling yard. http://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=17&lat=51.5669&lon=0.1143&layers=173 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted June 2, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 2, 2015 Just what I was looking for, riding home on the new Tfl rail line I noticed a tunnel off to the left of Goodmayes station, seems it was access to an enormous marshalling yard. http://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=17&lat=51.5669&lon=0.1143&layers=173 I can remember when it was a marshaling yard. If you follow the main line to the east (right) past Chadwell Heath station to the overbridge carrying Whalebone Lane over the line, just before the bridge you will see the remains of the spur connecting to the contractors lines used for building the LCC Becontree estate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthnut Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I looked up Ashtead station as well. Thought there was only one siding but this shows two. I shall have to investigate further. Edwin C. My understanding was that there were two on the yard side and one on the other. If you look at Ian Docra's rather nice painting it shows the two yard side: https://flic.kr/p/oth1zH I am still looking to find more pics of the footbridge that linked the commons and went over the yard to the tearooms... The other siding was for trippers to visit the fairground etc apparently. The existing iron footbridge is considerably wider than it needs for two roads and the remains of some switch sleepers can be found in the undergrowth still. Now, my next explore is the remains of the turntable at Leatherhead which I gather still can be found... TTFN, Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajaxjones Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I can remember when it was a marshaling yard. If you follow the main line to the east (right) past Chadwell Heath station to the overbridge carrying Whalebone Lane over the line, just before the bridge you will see the remains of the spur connecting to the contractors lines used for building the LCC Becontree estate. Something to do during rush hour now ! I actually spotted an old style signalling post standing in the undergrowth. All makes sense now that the super stores now there are standing in a basin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted June 2, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 2, 2015 Something to do during rush hour now ! I actually spotted an old style signalling post standing in the undergrowth. All makes sense now that the super stores now there are standing in a basin I'm afraid most of it has disappeared under an industrial estate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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