talisman56 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 (edited) That track plan is a lot simpler than I remember it was. I lived in Haywards Heath from 1966-74 and they were always that way round - I thought that as the Down Loop/Relief* platform (1) was nearest the main station building that all stations were numbered that way... At that time, only platform 1 and the down loop/relief line was reversible (albeit not fully signalled), but only for access to the Horsted Keynes branch at Copyhold Junction. We only rarely saw anything head up to the branch and they appeared to be signalled off the ground lights and a railway official with a green flag. *As it was referred to by various platform staff at the time - some said loop, some relief.... Edited March 13, 2014 by talisman56 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted March 14, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 14, 2014 And if anyone can explain why Haywards Heath has its platform numbers the wrong way around (1 and 2 are the Down Brighton bound, 3 and 4 are the Up London bound all be it all four are reversible - with caveats) then I would dearly like to hear it!! Ditto Purley, ISTR. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted March 15, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 15, 2014 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Always a smile at anytime of the day from the staff at Knaresborough station. Tom 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(S) Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Shunting at Trafford Park: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnDxshRhOz8 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 For 1985, this was an everyday scene, largely unnoticed by enthusiasts and the public. Gordon Reddaway - Penzance Driver has just relieved a colleague and is ready to take 47427 into Cornwall with a down late morning service. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptic Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 In the bay at Bournemouth. Not much chance of having a paddle here, tho'. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(S) Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 (edited) From the description: "Fascinating Vintage Steam Film Footage of LNER Gresley A4 Locomotive - Silver Fox running non stop between London & Edinburgh & showing the crew changeover in the corridor tender. Edited from old BTF film "The Elizabethan Express"". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_OFGNFWksw Edited April 12, 2014 by BR(S) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium martin_wynne Posted April 12, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 12, 2014 Sorting some old slides and found this -- C.I.E. Rosslare driver Owen Conway in 1986: Martin. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(S) Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 http://railpicturelibrary.zenfolio.com/p565588551 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eddie reffin Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 A fine looking bunch of trainee drivers. Course 23. We are all currently doing our hours with our DI's. Hopefully pass out in Nov/Dec this year 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cold-ash Posted May 11, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 11, 2014 Met 1 visits the Swindon & Cricklade Railway. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cold-ash Posted May 11, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 11, 2014 May Steam Gala at Didcot, 2013. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cold-ash Posted May 11, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 11, 2014 After a day on Peak Rail, Mrs Cold-Ash looks less than impressed at the prospect of another "last photo"... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Pilotman Posted May 12, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 12, 2014 An enthusiastic passenger enjoying the sound of 31423 leaving Reading on the 1334 to Manchester sometime in the early '90s. Actually, this gentleman was BR staff and was perhaps one of the more eccentric people I worked with during my spell on the railway. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo C. Cupier Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Nunney Castle at Westbury last week. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingsignalman Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Not quite sure if this "human" but at work is the latest "must have" for NetworkRail depots...... They have been trying to persuade us to reverse park in bays for the last year (left hand notice) but now it seems they're trying to make it compulsory as the lifesize cutout says. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 96701 Posted June 6, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 6, 2014 Not quite sure if this "human" but at work is the latest "must have" for NetworkRail depots...... gateman002.jpg They have been trying to persuade us to reverse park in bays for the last year (left hand notice) but now it seems they're trying to make it compulsory as the lifesize cutout says. It is the safest way to park a car, so why not? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted June 6, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 6, 2014 Not quite sure if this "human" but at work is the latest "must have" for NetworkRail depots...... gateman002.jpg They have been trying to persuade us to reverse park in bays for the last year (left hand notice) but now it seems they're trying to make it compulsory as the lifesize cutout says. Interesting to note the example in the right background Probably the bloke who had the notices put up ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 An enthusiastic passenger enjoying the sound of 31423 leaving Reading on the 1334 to Manchester sometime in the early '90s. Actually, this gentleman was BR staff and was perhaps one of the more eccentric people I worked with during my spell on the railway. Has it got to Manchester yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 96701 Posted June 7, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 7, 2014 Interesting to note the example in the right background Probably the bloke who had the notices put up ... My guess is that the location in the background isn't a Network Rail location. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 My guess is that the location in the background isn't a Network Rail location. When I first saw the pic I thought Romford, been a while since I went through their gate though? Stewart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
talisman56 Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 It is the safest way to park a car, so why not? Depends on whether you want to get to the contents of the boot or not... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 96701 Posted June 7, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 7, 2014 Depends on whether you want to get to the contents of the boot or not... No, it's the safest way to park. It might not be the most convenient, but it is the safest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 When in the USA you should always go in nose first. Regardless of what you may think - you may get a ticket otherwise in most municipal parking lots. Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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