RMweb Premium Chris Turnbull Posted January 24, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 24, 2018 I decided to start scanning some of my black and white photographs and, would you believe it, the first negative I pull out has no description. It is a bit blurred but am intrigued as to where it might be. It would have been taken either in the north-east or around Carlisle in 1967. Does anyone recognise the junction? A word of warning - it could be back-to-front. Chris Turnbull Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckymucklebackit Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) Think it is Carlisle, with No3 box in the distance, just to the north of Dentonholme Junction, would have been taken from the A595 overbridge Jim Edited January 24, 2018 by luckymucklebackit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 It doesn't look back to front to me. The train is heading in the correct direction & the signal is the correct way around too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted January 24, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 24, 2018 I thgink I spy a (blurred) signal box in the background, could it be Durranhill Junction where the Newcastle line runs parallel to the main line? Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckymucklebackit Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) I am going by the diagram for Carlisle New Yard dated 1963, but there were six tracks at that time, the middle two going to Viaduct Yard, if they were lifted by 1967 then I am sure of my location suggestion. Edit - Carlilse No3 to Viaduct Goods was closed in August 1965, so I am confident in my suggestion! :-) Jim Edited January 24, 2018 by luckymucklebackit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Chris Turnbull Posted January 24, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) Looking north from Irish Gate Brow/Caldew Bridge where the A595 crosses the railway it is. I stayed in a hotel on London Road and walked to Kingmoor taking photos on the way. This would have been my first but, being blurred, I didn't bother to print it. Looking at my spotting notes it is possibly 43106 taken on 23rd August 1967. Many thanks to all who responded. Chris Turnbull Edited January 24, 2018 by Chris Turnbull 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Border Reiver Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Ye Looking north from Irish Gate Brow/Caldew Bridge where the A595 crosses the railway it is. I stayed in a hotel on London Road and walked to Kingmoor taking photos on the way. This would have been my first but, being blurred, I didn't bother to print it. Looking at my spotting notes it is possibly 43106 taken on 23rd August 1967. Many thanks to all who responded. Chris Turnbull Agreed. It is heading north on the freight avoiding line. Taken from Caldew bridge. Have taken many shots from there. Castle on right out of site, brewery on left and No. 3 signal box in distance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev52A Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 @Chris Hi Chris - makes a change to talk to you on this thread! I also went to Carlisle on 23rd August 1967, in fact the first loco I noted down after arriving from Newcastle was 43106! I spent some time at Kingmoor. Not sure I went round the shed but I did take photos from the road bridge and also from the road leading down to the shed. Locos I photographed were 44809, 45421, 92208 and 70013. Here's one of several I took of 44809. 44809 at Kingmoor shed on 23rd August 1967 How did you get on that day? Regards Trevor 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Chris Turnbull Posted January 25, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) Yes I was! I also have a photo of 44809 on the turntable on the 23rd as well so I am sure we probably had a chat. My photos aren't as crisp as yours but I am scanning them albeit slowly and I'll post them asap. Chris Turnbull Edited January 25, 2018 by Chris Turnbull Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev52A Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Fantastic, Chris! I would love to see what you photographed that day. I also went to Carlisle on Thursday 24th, Friday 25th and Saturday 26th August 1967. The Saturday was the last day of the two regular 'Jubilee' turns over the S&C into Carlisle and I photographed 45562 at the station with loads of spotters around it. Might you be among them? Back to the Wednesday and after 44809 was turned it went off to Kingmoor Yard and returned with a freight past the loco shed, which I photographed from the other side. Just visible on the road in the right background are two figures - can you spot yourself? 44809 passing Kingmoor shed with a freight on 23rd August 1967. Work on constructing the new diesel depot has started in the foreground Kind regards Trevor 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev52A Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 PS Chris.. Here's an extreme 'blow-up' of the figures so you can check easier! Trevor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Chris Turnbull Posted January 25, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 25, 2018 PS Chris.. Here's an extreme 'blow-up' of the figures so you can check easier! (328x) outside Kingmoor MPD 23-08-67 (Trevor Ermel) .jpg Trevor I have fair hair so its possible I am the left-hand figure! Chris Turnbull Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Chris Turnbull Posted January 25, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) Fantastic, Chris! I would love to see what you photographed that day. I also went to Carlisle on Thursday 24th, Friday 25th and Saturday 26th August 1967. The Saturday was the last day of the two regular 'Jubilee' turns over the S&C into Carlisle and I photographed 45562 at the station with loads of spotters around it. Might you be among them? I was there the same days plus Sunday 27th when Sir Nigel Gresley arrived on a special and the shed was thrown open to the public. I have a photo of 45038 taken on Citadel station on the 26th although I can't remember being there. My parents and younger brother had joined me on the Saturday and on the Monday we drove to the north-east to see my auntie and where I bunked West Hartlepool shed. I will scan my Carlisle photos as soon as I can but right now I have to don my Turnbull hunting tartan bow tie and go to a Burn's night supper. I may be a bit tender in the morning... Chris Turnbull Edited January 25, 2018 by Chris Turnbull Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Border Reiver Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Fantastic, Chris! I would love to see what you photographed that day. I also went to Carlisle on Thursday 24th, Friday 25th and Saturday 26th August 1967. The Saturday was the last day of the two regular 'Jubilee' turns over the S&C into Carlisle and I photographed 45562 at the station with loads of spotters around it. Might you be among them? Back to the Wednesday and after 44809 was turned it went off to Kingmoor Yard and returned with a freight past the loco shed, which I photographed from the other side. Just visible on the road in the right background are two figures - can you spot yourself? (328cS) 44809 passing Carlisle Kingmoor MPD 23-08-67 (Trevor Ermel).jpg 44809 passing Kingmoor shed with a freight on 23rd August 1967. Work on constructing the new diesel depot has started in the foreground Kind regards Trevor Standing near that hut (bottom right) was one of my favourite locations for photographs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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