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I have been watching on the British Film Institute (BFI) website the excellent series of colour films produced by Amateur Film Maker Edward (Chib) Thorp in the late 1950's and 1960's documenting the rural railway lines of East Anglia. 

Whilst I am sure that there would have been discussion regarding these films on this Forum previously, does anyone know if there is any film footage from him, other than what exists on the BFI website, that can be obtained / viewed from any other source or are

the offerings on the BFI website the extent of the films that he made.

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Richbrummitt - Thank you for your comments.

The carcasses are indeed cast in resin with the master copy constructed from Photo Etched Brass and Styrene sheet.

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Thank you for the responses to my original post and the suggestion to put them in a specialist auction. Having contacted one particular Auction site I was indeed surprised by the valuation given considering their condition but still none the wiser as to where they originated from.

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Whilst having a good clear out of my "Man Cave" recently I came across these "LNER Return to Doncaster" Enamel signs. I have no idea how and when they were acquired nor any knowledge as to what these would have been attached too when in use (Wicker Baskets?).

If anybody knows the origin of these signs the information received would be most appreciated.

I have no particular wish to hold onto these as they have lain hidden in the house for a number of years and, with the obvious damage to the Enamel, I doubt if there is any monitory value to them but would like to see them go to a good home.

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I've found it. It was February 1969. Unfortunately, the article was about the station building, not the signal box, and there's only pictures of the model. Her article on a signal box was later in 1969, and was about Claygate. Let me know if these are of any use. Sorry I wasn't able to be more precise.

Alex

If you are able to provide the information that you have found (impressed that you have still kept these articles from 50 years ago) on both Rotherfield station and Claygate signal box it would be appreciated.

The same situation existed with Rowfant box. Again the locking room door is partially below ground level. The same pattern of box was also built at Grange Road but all above ground. In pictures of Rowfant you can see the position of steps down to the door.

 

Keith 

Thank you for the information provided. I have photographs of Isfield Signal Box and the same applies at this location. There is a step down to the Locking Room that is not obvious unless looked at close up.

That leaves one question still to be answered

2. There are a set of wooden steps on the south side of the Box that lead from the platform ramp to one set of the Box windows. I am unable to determine the reason for these steps as they appear to serve no function. The main entrance to the Box is on the north side of this building.

Any assistance appreciated

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Alex

       Thank you for the response. The next question is, who has a copy of Vivienne Thompson's article on building Rotherfield and Mark Cross box and a copy of the Railway Modeller magazine concerned?

Regards

Trawest

I am currently gathering information regarding the Signal Box that once stood on the southern end of Rotherfield and Mark Cross Signal Box (The Cuckoo Line). Despite procuring some detailed photographs there are two questions that I am unable to answer from these pictures.

1. There is a door on the base of the south side of the box that I am assuming is to access the Locking Room Equipment. However, the door looks extremely small in height. Is it that the door is normal height and that there were a couple of steps down into the platform (cannot be seen from the photographs) or is the door actually small in height?

2. There are a set of wooden steps on the south side of the Box that lead from the platform ramp to one set of the Box windows. I am unable to determine the reason for these steps as they appear to serve no function. The main entrance to the Box is on the north side of this building.

I would like to have attached a photograph to make my explanations easier to understand but am conscious of the Copywright issues.

Any information on the above welcomed and, if someone has any architectural drawings or personal measurements that they would be willing to share, it would be appreciated. Willing to purchase information if required.

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I am on the lookout for any information relating to the Weighbridge Building at Ripple. Any photographs regardless of how obscure a view of the building they may be or any architectural drawings or personal measurements would be appreciated or, if appropriate, contacts for my research that can be followed up. Willing to purchase information if required.

At present the only information I have are the "EricPlans - GWR & LMS Buildings and Structures" by Peco and one small colour photograph from Neil Parkhouse's excellent book "Gloucester Midland Lines - Part 1 North"   

Any assistance appreciated.

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Would you be able to share the photo please? I've already noticed that the plans and the photos don't entirely match. For example, the chimney isn't as the drawing.

The photograph I am referring to can be found on the Biggleswade Historical Society website. Whilst I purchased two photographs from them I did not actually glean any more information from these than I could have from their website pictures. My scanner is on the blink at the moment so am unable to provide you with a copy. You are correct in your observations that the plan of the building does not entirely match the photographs which is odd as the chap who made the drawings was the same person who did the site visit. However, thankfully someone made the attempt to record the building of which I appreciate. If I could make one observation regards your excellent model - I do not believe that your main window is represented in the manner in which it was constructed. From the information I have (the BRM DVD Biggleswade being a good source detail) the window frames for each "section" appear to sit proud of the main frame. Not easy to explain but the B&W photo referred to on the Biggleswade Historical society site gives a better clue as to how the windows are put together. It is a lot easier to measure up an existing building than one that no longer exists but I suppose part of the enjoyment and satisfaction of the hobby is the journey in obtaining the information in the first place.   

Impressed how quickly you get your CAD Drawings to a finished article. Keep up the work rate as I do look forward to each model you produce.

I have some pictures of St Neots goods shed and weighbridge building. I need to locate the files on an old PC and I'll post them when I do.

It would be appreciated if you are able to share your pictures of the St Neots buildings. I have developed an appreciation of the smaller and less well recorded buildings such as these weighbridge offices. Daves photos of Sandy's long demolished Weighbridge office being a case in point as I have not found anything of this in any of my searches so far. May be I have been looking in the wrong places.   

Regards

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Dave

       I have a photograph that clearly shows the Weighbridge Office without the side window. Would suggest very early part of the 1900's (Before 1st world war). A rather ugly addition I consider. However, depending what period the building is to be modelled will depend if window to be included or not. Might as well be as accurate as possible.

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It has been a while since the original posting for information concerning Biggleswade Weighbridge Office was made. Whilst some very useful data has been gathered to enable a CAD Drawing to be started it always generates further questions.

The side window is an obvious addition to the original structure. Why was it added (improving the internal lighting conditions?) and when was it installed?

On another note I was googling St Neots Weighbridge office. I am assuming that it was only recently demolished as it appears in the satellite view on google maps and not on "Street View". Any information concerning this structure would be appreciated.

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Philip is our modelling officer in the London and North Western Railway Society, I could approach him for original information if you like?

 

Regards

 

Peter Stanton

Peter

        If there is further information available to that already received concerning Biggleswade Weighbridge building and any further info to the photographs kindly shared by ChrisP Bacon on the building at Sandy, an approach to Philip would be very much appreciated. 

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I knew there be someone out the who would have something.

How about this.

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Its a drawing from MRC inc some dimensions, I have a higher res version but too big to post here so can email it if you PM me.

 

The pic is courtesy of Bern Munday, our one time (well 34 years) chairman of EBMRS who after sniffing Mek Pak for several years while constructing the buildings for Finchley Road has regressed into ....we're not quite sure?

ChrisPBacon

                   A PM has been sent with my e.mail address. Much appreciated.

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Here is Sandy's weighbridge building, scans were by a previous naff machine but show enough detail.

 

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Biggleswades was a later building and built to a different design, Sandy is original GN with bricks being used 'sparingly'.

The bricks may have been used sparingly but someone obviously put some thought into the design of the building to avoid the bare box that it had the potential to be. Liking this quirky building. Would I be expecting to much (other than providing these photos - thank you) to hope that you may have taken some measurements at the time. If not, what colour originally were the bricks (behind the muck & grime)?

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I am on the lookout for any information relating to the Weighbridge Building (Controversially demolished by Network Rail 10 years ago) at Biggleswade. Any photographs regardless of how obscure a view of the building they may be or any architectural drawings or personal measurements would be appreciated or, if appropriate, contacts for my research that can be followed up. Willing to purchase information if required.

 

Any assistance appreciated.

 

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Thank you to "Theakerr" and "ChrisPBacon" for their prompt responses.

"Theakerr" - I do not currently have the Biggleswade DVD but a quick trawl of Ebay last night has resulted in a purchase.

"ChrisPBacon" - I am aware of the Biggleswade historical society's web page and had corresponded with them a couple of days ago to see what information they have. With regards to the photographs of the weighbridge building at Sandy. I would certainly be interested in seeing these if you are happy to do so.

Much appreciated.

Trawest 

I am on the lookout for any information relating to the Weighbridge Building (Controversially demolished by Network Rail 10 years ago) at Biggleswade. Any photographs regardless of how obscure a view of the building they may be or any architectural drawings or personal measurements would be appreciated or, if appropriate, contacts for my research that can be followed up. Willing to purchase information if required.

Any assistance appreciated.

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