Rivercider Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Thanks Ian. My grandad had been for most of his career a relief signalman, Later when he was more senior he relieved or assisted the Exeter Signalling Inspector. His visit to the training school may have been in connection with this. cheers 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Here is another one from me, and a question about it if I may. While researching family history looking through old photos I came upon this picture. It was in an envelope stamped with:- 'The Railway Executive Southern Region' Gorse (?) 6 Jan 1949 Staff Training College It was sent through the internal railway post to my grandad William Redwood Signalman W D S O Exeter scan0057.jpg My grandad is 6th from left back row wearing a dark suit, the back of the picture is printed British Railways , Southern Region, Advertising Department, Waterloo. 14.12.48 Ref 2349/48 Any ideas where this may have been taken? cheers Would have been at Gorse Hill, which is just ouside Woking on the back road to Brookwood. It was built by the Southern as a staff training college and many of the original (unmistakable italianate) SR buildings still stand. Sold by BR some years ago (70's ??), it is currently owned & run by a private firm as a conference & training centre and I've attended the venue on Railtrack & NR business meetings / courses on a number of occasions during the 2000's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivercider Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Would have been at Gorse Hill, which is just ouside Woking on the back road to Brookwood. It was built by the Southern as a staff training college and many of the original (unmistakable italianate) SR buildings still stand. Sold by BR some years ago (70's ??), it is currently owned & run by a private firm as a conference & training centre and I've attended the venue on Railtrack & NR business meetings / courses on a number of occasions during the 2000's. Many thanks for that cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Louch Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Jinty driver at Ramsbottom on Sunday - top headgear!! 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Flying Pig Posted February 26, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 26, 2013 (edited) The driver of 31119 looks back to check on the station work at Peterborough this was the 10.15 Birmingham New Street - Norwich which I had caught from New Street on my day out, 23/7/80 cheers 1 - flares - check 2 - bag (Adidas?) - check 3 - annoying kid brother - check 4 - hair - somewhat short, already left the 1970s behind. Edited February 26, 2013 by Flying Pig 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 "Flares" in 1980??????? Must be a hix from the stix...... Best, Pete. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted February 27, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2013 As we all know, railwaymen and women are hard-working, sober-minded folk determined to deliver the best deal for the customer. Off-duty, they may take on a different hue. I almost cringe to publish this link, which demonstrates an enormous ability to enjoy themselves. "Not Captain Kernow" and the Stationmaster might care to look carefully at the first photo. Two of the chaps on this page were my flatmates in 1973 - until I nicked Deb from one of them, who went off in a huff, unsurprisingly. I am still in contact with two or three of these people. http://www.barham-kent.org.uk/room_84_show/R84S%20BrightonBelle.htm 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivercider Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 "Flares" in 1980??????? Must be a hix from the stix...... Best, Pete. Well, although I was behind the camera, I was not at the cutting edge of fashion myself.... cheers PS 'Hicks from the Sticks' a 1980 compilation album featuring Clock DVA and Wah! Heat amongst others. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(S) Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 No gaudy orange clothing here: Fenny Stratford 1984 HR Scan by Deepgreen2009, on Flickr 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 4630 Posted February 28, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2013 I see you. An acknowledging wave in reply to the train horn as 1P22 Manchester Airport to Middlesborough approaches Heaton Lodge East Junction at line speed, 28th February 2013. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 They are very good at detecting snow on the crossing, though. The one in Filey was, at one point, very good at detecting seaguls! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 What a great thread, and it makes you realise what a marvellous railway system we used to have, until the suits and bean counters became involved. People working hard and providing an essential public service. Thanks for allowing us outsiders a glimpse into your everyday world. Keep it,up!!!! 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 People working hard We still do! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 What a great thread, and it makes you realise what a marvellous railway system we used to have, until the suits and bean counters became involved. People working hard and providing an essential public service. Thanks for allowing us outsiders a glimpse into your everyday world. Keep it,up!!!! Couldn't agree more It's such an interesting read and great to see some cracking shots that may otherwise not have been shared.... Keep it up folks! And yes, I'm sure James is quite right Despite the suits, bean-counters et al - there are still plenty of people working hard on the railways.... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivercider Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Two pictures taken at an EWS Staff Open Day at Barton Hill Bristol in 2001. A general view showing the bottom two sheds at Barton Hill, I am not sure of the heritage of these sheds though I believe they had originally been used as engine sheds before Barton Hill became a wagon repair depot, 7/7/2001 The naming ceremony for 67010 Unicorn, 7/7/2001 cheers 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium uax6 Posted March 1, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 1, 2013 ODS systems are only installed at CCTV monitored crossings and are therefore interlocked with the signalling system and are used to lower the barriers when a train is approaching in such time that the driver should receive green aspects. The crossing however remains a manually operated one because while the ODS system triggers the crossing sequence and the lowering of the barriers, the protecting signals will remain at red until the controlling signaler has observed the crossing to be clear by CCTV and pressed the "crossing clear button". Furthermore I would imagine (not having any on our patch yet) that if the ODS showed there to be an obstruction pressing the "crossing clear" button would have no effect. Furthermore I believe the signaller retains the usual crossing controls so can allays override the ODS system (in terms of barrier operation that is). There are two main reasons for their introduction, firstly if the signaler doesn't have to put the barriers down themselves it means they can monitor more crossings. Secondly it also guards against situations where the signaler 'looks but does not see' and mistakenly traps pedestrians between the barriers but presses the crossing clear button. The big disadvantage (as recounted in another thread) is if the ODS becomes dirty it will continually think that there is something on the crossing and will not only prevent the barriers lowering, but it also should prevent the "crossing clear" being given and thus hold the protecting signals at red. Not so on the Norwich Road, The old gated crossings have been converted to full barrier crossings with just OD's. There is NO CCTV at them. They drop automatically and then the OD's do a sweep of the crossing to check it's clear and then if it is, clears the signals automatically. The Bobby will only get involved if they don't clear, when they have to caution past the protecting signal. The first one at Shippea Hill got dirty very quickly. The contractors couldn't understand it. Then a tractor went by on the road spreading mud from its wheels. The contractor said 'whats that doing using this road' the MOM decided to give the contractor a small piece of his mind! These crossing have two contractor attendants on call to cover 24hrs, as they are that reliable! It has also been discovered that dirt kicked up by the train is covering the lenses so that they don't work. In all a well thought out system, that puts time into trains every day. Andy G 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted March 3, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 3, 2013 (edited) 34099 at Ilfracombe, August 1960 Photograph C E Steele Edited March 3, 2013 by TheSignalEngineer 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 "Can we cab you mister ?" Brian R 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave47549 Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 (edited) . Edited October 1, 2021 by Dave47549 Removed pointless guff 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6Y99 Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 FLHH finest rother valley man there Mr Ashley Torr getting off at Water Orton 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gary H Posted March 4, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 4, 2013 Replacing a damaged flagstone, or measuring up for a P4 layout of Marston Green? SAM_3563.JPG Nice to see that all those "manual handling / correct posture" courses were well worth the time and money then!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted March 4, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 4, 2013 Arrival at Blackpool 30 September 1961. Photograph C E Steele The Midland Compound had come to pilot Mallard on the return working of the Northern Rubber Special. Most of the passengers off to the promenade and later the illuminations give no more than a passing glance towards the loco at the head of the train. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted March 4, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 4, 2013 A couple of Dad's from around 1950, when he had a track permit. pw men Lenton Junction Nottingham c1950 JVol1043 pw men Kegworth c1950 JVol1048 Note the clothing. David 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Standard PW attire for the immediate post war years - second hand battle dress Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Crew change at Water Orton: SAM_3576.JPG Caption contest "You should have seen the look on that pigeons' face" !!!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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