Peterborough North

[stewartingram]

If only the real Peterborough had trains like this today...

 

 

Stewart

[great northern]

If only the real Peterborough had trains like this today...

 

 

Stewart

Or even these, Stewart.

We almost ignored them at the time, wanting them out of the way so we could see something green and shiny. If only we had known how quickly it would all be swept away.

[great northern]

I'll warn you now, its going to be a black day at PN.

The WD has reached the south end of platform 2, but is obviously only creeping along...

as it is now joined in shot by the 5.52pm stopper from KX.

 

Every time I see this view I become more convinced that the replacement bridge must extend further to the left.

[great northern]

Another productive photshoot this morning, so I will clear a couple more of the previous lot. Things are still looking black though.

 

I'm going to have to start taking back my criticisms of the new Photo Gallery and Paint.Net, both of which have very good new features. Why do they make it so hard to find them though?

[great northern]

I seem to have become rather fixated on the WD and B1.

I'm not sure this was worth it. What do you think?

nor this one really. Nor do I know why the gap appeared. The question relates to the first image.

[Mallard60022]

First shot is OK.................................

happy Sunday by the way.

Phil

[great northern]

One more for tonight.

This was experimental, and nearly achieved what i was hoping for. At least you have now seen the back of that coal train.Literally.

[juke]

The crewman really lifts the second shot in post 12605, adds more realism.

 

Syd

[great northern]

Rather a miserable day here, so outdoor pursuits seem unlikely. Modelling? Possibly. Another of those pictures from Spital Bridge first though.

Quite a lot going on here. We have an Up express swinging across the dog leg, yet another Ivatt on the 8.30pm to Melton Constable, the D16 off on its way to Leicester, and a couple of temporarily unemployed pilots. I tried, but failed, to get a bit more contrast into this one.

Like I said, yet another Ivatt. I'm not sure why I was so keen on having the layout set at a time when the M&GN was still open, given that just about every train was headed by one of these.

[trw1089]

Really liking the B&W shots Gilbert, especially the Spital Bridge one, gives a superb viewpoint of the whole complex nature of the station trackwork.

 

The Dub D and B1 are looking mighty fine too, I never really appreciated either of them until I really got stuck into modelling the Eastern Region, though a B17 in any form is still better...

 

Cheers

Tony

[great northern]

Perhaps we should have a break from unrelieved black. The 5.05pm from Newcastle will fix that.

We get the D16 as a bonus too.

I thought I had moved the A3 back to avoid that post.

This version of Paint.Net definitely gives crisper results.

[davidw]

Rather a miserable day here, so outdoor pursuits seem unlikely. Modelling? Possibly. Another of those pictures from Spital Bridge first though.

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Quite a lot going on here. We have an Up express swinging across the dog leg, yet another Ivatt on the 8.30pm to Melton Constable, the D16 off on its way to Leicester, and a couple of temporarily unemployed pilots. I tried, but failed, to get a bit more contrast into this one.

 

 

Love that shot G!

[Market65]

Excellent photo's, and love that Claud Hamilton - any more of it please?

 

With best regards,

 

Rob.

[great northern]

Excellent photo's, and love that Claud Hamilton - any more of it please?

 

With best regards,

 

Rob.

 Not at the moment Rob, that will be its last duty on today's sequence. I'm very keen on D16s, but there weren't that many left, and suitable duties are hard to find. Actually, I've already cheated by moving forward slightly the transfer of 62613 to Spital Bridge.

[chaz]

Like I said, yet another Ivatt. I'm not sure why I was so keen on having the layout set at a time when the M&GN was still open, given that just about every train was headed by one of these.

 

Could it be that ugly engines, covered in gubbins, make good models?

[great northern]

One picture this morning.

That Ivatt insists on being in shot again. Actually, it should have departed some time ago, but someone didin't read the sequence instructions properly. Backs on and after three minutes departs, it says.

 

Horrible wetting drizzle here, but fine three miles away, and sunny in Nottingham. The golf course is two miles away.

[CUTLER2579]

The reason for the late departure is clear. The fireman forgot the brew cans and has had to rush back to get them.

Let's not forget the railways ran on more then just coal,the main ingredient was tea!    

[62613]

Hoorah! I've now found out how to access help on Windows 10. Was what I found out helpful? Er, not very. We will pass on to some more pictures.

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Here is the L1 starting away with the Grantham local. The five set in tow will eventually arrive at Nottingham, having moved up the ECML in easy stages since lunchtime. KX- Hitchin first, then Hitchin-PN, now PN- Grantham, and later Grantham-Nottingham. I wonder if a passenger leaving KX could have stayed on board the whole way?

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and hot on its heels comes a Leicester local, with a Spital Bridge Claud in charge. Grace and elegance personified.

How lovely!

[Andrew P]

Sorry for all the Likes Gilbert, simply stunning Layout and photography.

[Flying Fox 34F]

The reason for the late departure is clear. The fireman forgot the brew cans and has had to rush back to get them.

Let's not forget the railways ran on more then just coal,the main ingredient was tea!    

Derek,

 

The railway still runs on tea.

 

Paul 4475

[Mallard60022]

Paul have you seen the O gauge Grantham Shed layout going free on another post?

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/115044-layout-for-disposal/&do=findComment&comment=2438612

Phil

Edited September 20, 2016 by Mallard60022

[Flying Fox 34F]

Paul have you seen the O gauge Grantham Shed layout going free on another post?

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/115044-layout-for-disposal/&do=findComment&comment=2438612

Phil

Phil,

 

Thanks for the tip off. I've had a look and suggested three groups in Grantham, that may be of assistance.

I would consider it myself, but as I have no idea how big the layout is, it would be unwise to make rash offers.

The better half might not be impressed either. Mind you, with all those promised models on the way who knows.

 

Paul 4475

[New Haven Neil]

I'm really getting a thing for D16's.  Shame we've sold out of lined ones.

[Flying Fox 34F]

I'm really getting a thing for D16's.  Shame we've sold out of lined ones.

I wish Hornby would bring out a D16 with the original footplate as per 62613. That would allow all sorts of combinations of boiler to be fitted. The model would be very versatile then.

As for the Ivatt 4's. A staple diet of the M&GN at the west end of the route. After that line closed a few moved to Grantham, but we're not well received. They had a habit of the brakes coming on if the boiler pressure dropped to low. A major issue if the thing wasn't steaming to well. I know of one Fireman who fell out with his driver and threw the shovel on the fire in disgust! Ironically, I still like them.

 

Paul 4475

[great northern]

I wish Hornby would bring out a D16 with the original footplate as per 62613. That would allow all sorts of combinations of boiler to be fitted. The model would be very versatile then.

As for the Ivatt 4's. A staple diet of the M&GN at the west end of the route. After that line closed a few moved to Grantham, but we're not well received. They had a habit of the brakes coming on if the boiler pressure dropped to low. A major issue if the thing wasn't steaming to well. I know of one Fireman who fell out with his driver and threw the shovel on the fire in disgust! Ironically, I still like them.

 

Paul 4475

Very unlikely I'm afraid, as lots of new tooling would be necessary. Mind you, I did suggest it to Simon Kohler as one of many possible variations a few years ago.

 

As to the Ivatts, my uncle, a long time driver, told me they were very popular when they arrived at Boston, as they had hardly ever had a post grouping engine shedded there.