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Poor Old Bruce replied to spikey's topic in Wheeltappers
References to "underground caves or caverns", where esle would they be??? -
That was after 1923, not 1946. I didn't appreciate that, thanks.
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The LNER 1946 renumbering scheme only applied to locomotives.
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Prototype station plans and diagrams
Poor Old Bruce replied to RailwaysInMyDNA's topic in Modelling Questions, Help and Tips
Try the Local Studies Libraries or County Record Office. One or both usually hold copies of Ordnance Survey maps of various dates at 25in to the mile. Some of the more important towns were done at 125in to the mile. These will show track the layout at the respective date and the LSL or CRO should hold copies of most or all of the published versions. A word of caution to the effect that you should double check with other sources e.g. signalling diagrams as it it not unknown for the OS maps to miss out some details like the occasional crossover. -
Signal Box Photos
Poor Old Bruce replied to johnw1's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
Thank you Mike and Ian, much appreciated. Apologies for not saying that the date would be about 1984 -
Signal Box Photos
Poor Old Bruce replied to johnw1's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
Two for the 'Where are these please?' category. I think they are not far away from each other and the sign on the first is headed 'North Eastern Railway'. Edit to add date about 1984 and to add information from Mike Wiltshire that this is Castleford Gates... ... and this is Whitwood Junction -
Signal Box Photos
Poor Old Bruce replied to johnw1's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
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Signal Box Photos
Poor Old Bruce replied to johnw1's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
Interesting picture. I can make out it's Meadow Hall (i.e. Sheffield / Tinsley area) and can assume it's of MS&LR origin but when was it taken please? -
Signal Box Photos
Poor Old Bruce replied to johnw1's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
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That looks like the Kings Cross to York excursion in 1964 which was advertised a Duchess. Alas some bean-counter on the LMR decided that the Duchesses would be withdrawn en masse. The first that most railtour participents (like me!) knew about it was when a BR Standard tender emerged out of Gas Works Tunnel. It would have made a nice swansong if a Duchess could have been let loose down Stoke Bank on the return journey.
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Signal Box Photos
Poor Old Bruce replied to johnw1's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
Give us a clue then -
Signal Box Photos
Poor Old Bruce replied to johnw1's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
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I'm sure there is a published photo of a Kirtley 0-4-4WT on a passenger train at Ripley but can't find it at the mo. IIRC taken by Casserley some time in the 1920s so Derby did let one out on the line at some time. If it worked to Ripley, it quite likely worked to Wirksworth and Melbourne as well if the Rail Motor diagram is anything to go by. I wouldn't have thought the type was a suitable choice for the works shunter unless there was a shortage of other types but then what do I know?
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London Road Models LNWR D17 20T six wheel brake van.
Poor Old Bruce replied to Jol Wilkinson's topic in Smaller Suppliers
Introduced in 1984??? -
Signal Box Photos
Poor Old Bruce replied to johnw1's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
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Rails of Sheffield Improved Precedent Class
Poor Old Bruce replied to AY Mod's topic in Rails of Sheffield
There are several published photos showing whole trains of 6-wheel coaches in the late 1920s, still in LNWR livery to boot. -
Rails of Sheffield Improved Precedent Class
Poor Old Bruce replied to AY Mod's topic in Rails of Sheffield
Don't forget a Spinner to pilot a Compound, although the 2-4-0s did last a lot longer and would be more suitable for a BLT layout -
Signal Box Photos
Poor Old Bruce replied to johnw1's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
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Signal Box Photos
Poor Old Bruce replied to johnw1's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
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Signal Box Photos
Poor Old Bruce replied to johnw1's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
I,ve got pictures of the Sleaford boxes somewhere but not for today so we jump to Rauceby, GNR, 8 Aug 1979. -
Signal Box Photos
Poor Old Bruce replied to johnw1's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
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Cowans Sheldon 76 ton crane
Poor Old Bruce replied to firefly9's topic in 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, CAD & CNC
Just being pedantic I know but these cranes were rated at 75 Tons (Imperial Tons) when built but that changed to 76 tonnes (metric tonnes) at metication. Metric tonnes being a bit lighter than imperial ones. Sorry! -
Breakdown train colours.
Poor Old Bruce replied to Blackthorn's topic in Weathering, Painting & Transfers
the cranes would have been lined black like mixed traffic locos and the coaches and/or vans probably plain black with any markings in yellow