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These stairs were a replacement for a plain set, and were constructed after I left in 1974, probably more towards 1980

Well spotted Andy!

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http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/88339-disabled-man-asaulted-by-fellow-trainspotter-on-crewe-station/

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There is already a thread running about this appalling incident (including an earlier appeal to provide information to BT Police).

Can you point me in its direction please?

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'Just came across this, and it absolutely broke my heart :-(

BTW, if you don't like to hear swearing, may I suggest that you turn your speakers down!

The person who was using threatening behaviour towards the man on a stick at Crewe is widely known, and is 'allegedly' someone who likes to be known as 'William Hill', but who's real name is 'William Grassby'. Apparently, he comes from Sheffield, and is 'well known' in South Yorkshire. The footage of this assault has now been passed to the BTP, and I sincerely hope that this 'Mr Grassby' (if indeed that is his name) has been charged with using threatening behaviour in a public place, and will be dealt with by the courts accordingly - We can well do without people like this either on our stations or in our hobby! - So, if you ever come across this person, and unless you are well prepared for a challenge, may I suggest that you give him a very wide berth!

Did the Newton-Chambers car carriers work from Kensington?

Don't ever remember them doing so - They definitely went from Caledonian Rd up the ECML though

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A pic of the building taken in July 1964 during the period when the overnight sleeper trains from Scotland to Euston where being diverted to KPA

As far as I can ascertain, the building was erected when the new LT Bay was commissioned in March 1958, but was primarily built for the Kenny Belle

BTW, the substantial footbridge was built in 1930!

Now there's a challenge - How to make them flap realistically in 'N' scale!

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Point taken regarding the Motorail trains....will have more carflats than coaches....does mean I'll have to make even more of them.

I have four finished and three part constructed. Will need to wait for some more bargain GF Blue Riband Mk1's ( last batch I got were only £11 each. )

It'll be worth it! - Ohh, and don't forget the dark blue protection pads on the car windscreens, which protected them from any vandals that the train may have encountered on route!

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I was just looking at pictures to try and work out when the scissors were removed. They still seem to be there in 81 but gone by 86.

 

They were taken out in October 1983, when North Box was abolished after the end of the last Motorail season there

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I'm guessing by 1980 the scissors crossover didn't get much use? Whilst I'm putting one in its probably not going to be functional.

No, they were pretty rusty by then, and the facer in the down platform saw little use except when the Kenny Belle wasn't formed with either a TC set or a DEMU

A pic of the Departure Board in the Motorail Terminal

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……..the Motorail trains will be reduced to 5 coaches and 4 carflats.

 

Personally, I would have done it the other way round, as there were always more car-flats than coaches on the prototype - Oh, and a full restaurant car is an absolute must, as I distinctly remember having my breakfast in one whilst the two portions of the train were being joined up adjacent to North Main Box in both 1966 and 1967 - BTW, all the other coaches were first class, no seconds, and the restaurant car was always next to the loco when departing northwards!

It wouldn't be the same without the scissors crossover, just as it wasn't after they removed them from Newton Abbot!

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Ahhh, Happy Memories!

Just the overall roof of the Motorail Terminal and its associated two island platform canopies to go now…………..

BTW, the old Up Platform could hold a loco and 20 coaches!

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'Looking forward to seeing them Andy!

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Mrs G will be pleased to get the dinning room table back over the weekend as I'm back to work on Monday having had three weeks off convalescing after an operation. Tidy up time!

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No worries Andy - Credit where it's due 

Olympia is my all-time favourite British station, and after having worked there in the early 1970s, your project is pulling a few heart-strings at this end

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Superb!

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BLIMEE! - Like me, you're a fast worker!

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I stand corrected - Although that entrance does look like a later addition, although again, I may be wrong

BTW - I absolutely take my hat off to you for how you are tackling this project

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'Don't know if any of these will help, but it's all I've got ATM

AFAIR it was a plain wall at the back of the building - I don't remember any windows at all!

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Yes it was - it was built in 1958 for the Kenny Belle, therefore AFAIR it had no doors or windows facing the LT Bay

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Yes, the left hand two-storey part of this building was the Ticket Office with the Area Manager's Offices above - The right hand side contained the Motorail Lounge

Well done Andy - EXCELLENT!

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BLIMEE! - I remember having my interview for my first signalling job in that building in July 1973 - In August 1973, I began my training in both North and South Main boxes - Happy memories! - BTW, WELL DONE!

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This is what I have done in '0' scale using parts supplied by 'Easybuild Coaches' of Wadebridge in Cornwall

Although the prototype set (412) was a four car set, I am temporarily running mine as a 3TC at the moment, as the FK is still attic awaiting assembly!

'Hope this helps!

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