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The class 37 isn't ETH fitted, that's the multiple working jumper you have photographed

Thank you

Is there any update on delivery of the EWS maroon version?

There looks to be 4 of the large domino dots in the picture, enough for both ends as the split- box locos had one dot in each box

Mike,

I  have a feeling the 3 Capitals sets weren't fitted with ADD

Are these trains not fitted with ADD, or is the distance between the end of the OLE and the bridge insufficient to allow the ADD to be effective in time? 

On 12/07/2023 at 15:44, Rugd1022 said:

Photographer unknown : Newcastle Central, 20th May 1970...

 

On 12/07/2023 at 15:44, Rugd1022 said:

Photographer unknown : Newcastle Central, 20th May 1970...

 

Been there, done that a number of times at same location and same traction - only got soaked once and worked to Donny in underpants and shirt (trousers and jacket draped over the train heat boiler to dry out) hoping I didn't have to use an SPT.

5 hours ago, adb968008 said:

I think DB own these liveries.

 

Weve not seen much heritage appreciation in DB in the last 2 decades, since the heritage fleet was disbanded. They could select a few 66’s and put older liveries on them in much the same way Norfolk Southern did in the US.

 

http://www.nsdash9.com/images/NS-Spencer-rad1.jpg
 

GBRF sets the trend with the 69’s and I hope they do a similar gathering someday.

If DB were to do retro liveries I think I would prefer them to apply it to the class 60s

Thinking about it again I think the on/off switch may have been dim/bright hence removing the bulbs on an overnight as they would be on whenever the guard switched on the train lighting 

I think you are correct - the large brass knob was for the heating and there was an on/off switch above the sliding compartment door for the compartment ceiling lights. There were also individual lights with their own switch on the wall above the seats (can't remember if these were only in first class or in second as well). Removing the ceiling light bulbs and closing the blinds usually resulted in a reasonable sleep on overnights! 

True on both counts, it was just an idle thought although he would have to drive past the airport to get to the railway station as it's located at the end of a cut-de-sac alongside some old hangers 

David, the '68 manning agreement had more conditions than those I and Ken W have alluded to. For example there were restrictions for single manned turns on distance travelled non-stop and number of hours continuous without a break - for KX men any first stop Doncaster or York runs may have breached either or both of these conditions hence needing a secondman, and these could have been the turns you accompanied your Uncle on, especially if he was in the Top Link. 

There is still a 14.56 on a Sunday in the new timetable - I wonder if you could claim a taxi as a replacement if the station is closed for repairs? That would be more convenient for the airport as you could get the taxi to drop off/pick up at the terminal building!

Teesside Airport station is not quite closed yet Mark. One train a week (Hartlepool to Darlington) in one direction only still calls there although I doubt anyone uses it. There are still platforms in each direction but the footbridge has been condemned so you cannot access the Middlesbrough direction platform. 

We had some single manned turns at Gateshead, generally trains formed of air con stock. There were double manned turns with air cons as well where one leg of the diagram was a steam heat set, or where there wasn't sufficient time for a PNB to comply with single manning agreement, or our London lodge turns - from at least 1974 when I started until HSTs took over we worked the 10.00 (Scotsman) and the 18.00 (Newcastle Executive) out of Kings Cross   

Didn't realise they had moved the ETH holder to where the steam heat pipe used to be.

4 hours ago, Strathyre said:

the 26s were the same - operated at the opposite end, whereas the 27s operated at that end! English Electrics (37/20) always operated at the opposite end although I can't remember is the 40s did - too long ago! I think they did though.

 

Class 40 tail lights operated opposite end, class 45/46 same end (each tail light had its own switch) - not sure about 31s - as above, it's a long time since I worked on any of these.

I see on the Bachmann thread that their new 47 illuminates both tail lights so somebody is going to be busy with the black marker pen!

2 hours ago, G-BOAF said:

What is interesting is that the Mk2b not only fills an important gap in RTR stock (never before made), but it also complements Accurascales Deltic (and I'm guessing the 37 although I don't know if Mk2bs were dual heated and therefore 'heatable' by anything pre 37/4).

 

Yes they were dual-heated and air braked so good behind any steam or electric heat fitted loco during the heating period and anything air-braked in the summer.

2 hours ago, Western Aviator said:

What an evocative image! I wonder if the driver was being interviewed or perhaps the cassette recorder would be used to tape the sound of the Deltic. And nice to see comedian Harry Hill (when he still had hair) on the right, binoculars round his neck, tabs and matches in his pocket. Any ideas what that is sticking out of the permed gentleman’s back pocket? 

Alan 'Pansy' Potter - Gateshead driver, must have been conducting the Thornaby men on the traction as Gateshaed men didn't sign Whitby.

Not sure how to do links to YouTube but if you search for 'YRP North East: A look at GBRf's class 69 modification project with Bob Tiller' this gives a good explanation by GBRf's Engineering Director as to why and how it was done (he mentions that DB wouldn't sell him any class 60s).

On 27/11/2020 at 16:46, ba14eagle said:

Anchor - you'll never put a better bit of butter on your knife

It was Countrylife - 'We are the boys from Countrylife and you'll never put a better bit of butter on your knife.....' 

Not forgetting RevolutioN.

2 hours ago, Ken.W said:

 

Have been on holiday so haven't seen the latest notices yet, however AFAIK, none of the 5 cars or 801s (electric) sets are in service yet

Thanks Ken, hope you enjoyed your holiday

Ken,

Are all sets cleared now as I'd heard that there were still some interference issues with the 5 car sets and the pure electric version of the 9 car?

Quite a few still between Knaresborough and Poppleton on the Harrogate - York line.