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Where did you start spotting railways
Steve O. replied to lmsforever's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
Deltics, 47s, then HSTs at Chester-le-Street, mid 1970s, from grandparents' house in (appropriately) Station View. You could hear them coming and I'd rush out to see the trains sweep over the viaduct at what seemed like 1,000 miles per hour. My grandparents didn't even register them. We actually lived closer to the Consett line but too infrequent and far to hear and run out... did catch / dodge the 37s (and occasional 25?) while looking for iron ore pebbles on the line though. My Dad would take me to Gateshead shed, and to Marley Hill ('early Tanfield') when there was the big hole between the pit and the turntable area, got me into steam too. Sharing one from @Trev52A (bottom photo, over the viaduct). -
Rowley (formerly Cold Rowley).
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Hi, there was some 'light' passenger traffic on heavy industrial lines too - like the services to / from Consett whether by Beamish or Derwent Valley. Some listings here (though a 10-year-old page so some links are duff) https://www.lner.info/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9233&start=15 I know they're 'generic' but I couldn't resist buying a set of the Hornby LNER 6-wheelers from Olivia's trains. I missed the Hattons GERs / didn't fancy a repaint / fettle. Went for... R40081 1st Teak, R40082 3rd, R40082A 3rd, R40083, Brake 3rd, R40084 4-Wheel Brake Baggage Coach...to run behind an 'as-newbuild' G5 bought earlier https://www.themodelcentre.com/35-251z (rule #1 applies...) Birtley Modellers had a wonderful 'what-if' of an NER terminus "Ravensworth Junction" back in the day...
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Prototype for everything corner.
Steve O. replied to jonny777's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
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Hi, found this site covering prototype (UK and overseas) new fuel/electrical technology for rail. Articles on/by Stadler, Wabtec, UP, HS2, OBB, DB, Cummins, Hitachi, and their suppliers. No affiliation but could be interesting for those interested in the 12":1ft engineering. Cheers, Steve. (please move if in the wrong spot) https://www.electricandhybridrail.com/
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Exclusive NCB wagons from Rapido for BRM/RMweb/World of Railways
Steve O. replied to AY Mod's topic in Rapido Trains
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Hi, Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is nearing the completion of a new people-mover, linking the 405 freeway, rental cars, Metro Redline and all 7 terminals. This is of course about 50 years late. Why? theories abound... Official detailed plans from LAX. Quick-read fact sheet. Aug 2022 update (civil engineering viewpoint, 1-time access pre paywall) More recent updates (with photos). For a more 'rose-tinted' / 'blue-sky' view of LA's rail transit to 2060, try this one. (Sorry if I'm duplicating a thread, or in the wrong one. Cheers, Steve.)
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Exclusive NCB wagons from Rapido for BRM/RMweb/World of Railways
Steve O. replied to AY Mod's topic in Rapido Trains
The yellow's nice! I have three of these grey ones, not sure which Cardiff colliery was home turf though! -
Exclusive NCB wagons from Rapido for BRM/RMweb/World of Railways
Steve O. replied to AY Mod's topic in Rapido Trains
Don't forget these beauties from Triang Hornby... https://www.hattons.co.uk/85859/hornby_r102mineral_20t_mineral_wagon_in_ncb_black_3471/stockdetail -
Goods warehouses next to stations
Steve O. replied to Titanius Anglesmith's topic in Layout & Track Design
With Morecambe & Wise and James Hunt? -
Thanks to all for the perceptive input - each comment has that "Ah, in which case..." moment which I like to think means progress through peer review. 'In general'... Rails are easier than roads (no steering), so if we can do it for road cars (likely, soon), we can do it easier for trains. The wagon can't unload itself, so there'll likely be a human present who can switch points in a yard. Visionaries are sometimes right, eventually (though history forgets those who weren't). I truly appreciate Dr. Gerbil-Fritters for finding that 1972 article! BR was there first!
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[Hi Mod, please move if this is in the wrong spot, thanks] https://www.fastcompany.com/90713785/former-spacex-engineers-raised-50-million-to-build-a-tesla-for-freight-trains Battery-powered, autonomous, single-car freight. Easier to implement than autonomous road vehicles (if legislation passed). The savior of the short line? Cheers, Steve O.
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Accurascale Newly Tooled OO Deltic Exclusives!
Steve O. replied to Oliver Rails's topic in Rails of Sheffield
Well, there’s a Christmas present to myself... Durham Light Infantry. Merry Christmas to all! Cheers, Steve. -
Bodyguard also had an 03 between two coaches in the opening scene... Entertaining programme though
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https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-tyne-45239031 First bogie coach at Tanfield? Well done! Cheers, Steve.
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BRIO - something completely different!
Steve O. replied to Malton Seadog's topic in Layout & Track Design
Hi, it’s all good fun. Adding to the cautionary notes... motorized 6-wheel Duck and Spencer don’t like the tight Y points and will get stuck. It’s a bit like avoiding Hornby R1. -
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Good luck Colin. I looked back at the start of your thread and realized that my own project has been 4 years (and counting) on a (to be built) shelf. Somehow managed to spend a bit on stock though...
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Nice cold Paulaner Oktoberfest Märzen in front of the tree.
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https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2017/feb/15/solar-powered-trains-uk-india-renewables-tracks-electric Valid proposal, though anyone spot the image error? Cheers, Steve. (sorry if already posted)
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Flying Scotsman back on the mainline - 2016
Steve O. replied to colin penfold's topic in Preservation
Catching up on bbc.com from afar... She's a beauty. Not so sure about the "Flying Scotsman in full flight after engine refit" headline...