Mike 84C Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Two 40"s M.U.ed flat out, I might even pay to hear a sound like that again! So, they're belling? From the end of the train? Does that make them bell ends? Have they that much brain or is the bell end where they keep their brain? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royaloak Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 For some of that lot, I think the "foot" is the only thing that isn't "ex" the window Some of them do look rather 'clear' compared to the coach they are supposed to be hanging out of, aint photoshop* good! * other software is available. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted December 24, 2017 Author Share Posted December 24, 2017 A splash of colour from the '60s... Cheery Christmas all 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastwestdivide Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Some of them do look rather 'clear' compared to the coach they are supposed to be hanging out of, aint photoshop* good! * other software is available. Straight from the scanned negative, no manipulation other than cropping and possibly colour adjustment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo C. Cupier Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 West Somerset Railway Santa Express 23 Dec 2017 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
w124bob Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) I came across this photo whilst doing some J94 research, it certainly bought a smile to my face for the comic potential. Keithley and Worth Valley in the "don't mention BR days". As Davef has just reminded me this is one from his fathers collection, apoloigies to him for not crediting it. Edited January 2, 2018 by w124bob 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted January 2, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) I came across this photo whilst doing some J94 research, it certainly bought a smile to my face for the comic potential. Keithley and Worth Valley in the "don't mention BR days". post-5613-0-31862900-1468156633_thumb.jpg That's one of my (well actually dad's photos), I've always liked it for much the same reason. It dates from September 1969 By the way the loco isn't an Austerity, it has a tank which does not fully cover the firebox and is an RSH design. David Edited January 2, 2018 by DaveF 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gary H Posted January 3, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 3, 2018 Two 40"s M.U.ed flat out, I might even pay to hear a sound like that again! I wonder if there's a possibility it could happen again one day? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gary H Posted January 3, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 3, 2018 I remember that one, saw it depart Euston and took a few snaps, 5th March '83 I think it was. Spot on Nidge. - http://www.sixbellsjunction.co.uk/80s/830305c4.htm 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted January 3, 2018 Author Share Posted January 3, 2018 Spot on Nidge. - http://www.sixbellsjunction.co.uk/80s/830305c4.htm Cheers Gary.... I remember it left Euston mid to late afternoonish, a pal and I had just finished our shifts at Stonebridge Park and were on our way to Collectors Corner for one of our regular shufties, there was quite a crowd at the end of the platforms, with people moaning about each other getting in the way for photos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Pilotman Posted January 10, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 10, 2018 (edited) June 23rd 1994. 47843, working 1O90 the 1100 Glasgow to Brighton, caught fire whilst braking for the Reading stop. The fire service attended quickly as the train came to a stand next to the cattle pen sidings just west of Reading station and only about 200 yards from the Caversham Road fire station. There was a spare 47/8 at Reading and so once the fire was out, the Brighton driver (standing at the door of the rescue loco), who was booked to take the train forward, drove the spare loco onto the failed train. It was then dragged into the station where 47843 was detached and dumped in a siding. The train continued to Brighton about two hours late. This picture, which appeared in The Reading Chronicle, shows the firemen just preparing to leave whilst the railway staff discuss getting the train on the move again. Edited January 11, 2018 by Western Aviator 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pobrien Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Drivers and firemen at Bristol Barrow Road Shed. 1960's https://www.flickr.com/photos/bristolsteam/24781821007/in/dateposted/ 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 Photo c/o Tony Sugden : Old Oak Shed Foreman Bob Walters looking as droll as ever in his office sometime in the early 90s by the look of it... 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southof1E top tmd Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 (edited) rough weather at Kingussie for the brave guard checking out a dubuious photographer on the afternoon of January 15th 2018. Not much fun for the driver either as Drumochter lurks ahead in rough weather cheers, NR Edited January 19, 2018 by Southof1E top tmd 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southof1E top tmd Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 (edited) keeping the incessant snow of the platforms at Garve, 15th Jan 2018 NR Edited January 20, 2018 by Southof1E top tmd 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 Dennis Waterman with his Dad Frank in 1967, probably taken while Dennis was filming 'Up The Junction'... 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
talisman56 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Dennis Waterman with his Dad Frank in 1967, probably taken while Dennis was filming 'Up The Junction'... DW & FW Clapham Jcn 1967.jpg Photo-bombed by a 'Sheba' 4Sub in green with small yellow panel... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERGE Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 A beautiful shot with loads of detail. The signalman is heading for the DMU to deliver the tablet so the train can head towards Norwich.. https://www.flickr.com/photos/28083135@N06/26434343498/ Here is a short movie of the same chap taken recently.. https://www.flickr.com/photos/32297024@N08/37800241371/ 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted February 19, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 19, 2018 Interesting that Norwich is signalled ad the main route 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 Photos c/o James Duke... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandora Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 That may very well be true but it's not hard to envisage a situation where the B1 has failed on the mainline and has to be dragged at the end of an air-braked train with the crew not realising that it is unbraked. It could roll away dangerously if the coupling parted. Everybody has a moral duty - when not a legal one - to make these unsafe conditions known before there is an accident. Whilst such a scenario is unlikely, it is not impossible and would seriously damage the ability of operators of heritage vehicles to persuade the powers that be that they know what they are doing. Does anyone have a contact details for the responsible person at the B1 Trust? You could raise a "Close Call" http://help.closecallsystem.co.uk/default.aspx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royaloak Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 (edited) That may very well be true but it's not hard to envisage a situation where the B1 has failed on the mainline and has to be dragged at the end of an air-braked train with the crew not realising that it is unbraked. It could roll away dangerously if the coupling parted. Everybody has a moral duty - when not a legal one - to make these unsafe conditions known before there is an accident. Whilst such a scenario is unlikely, it is not impossible and would seriously damage the ability of operators of heritage vehicles to persuade the powers that be that they know what they are doing. Does anyone have a contact details for the responsible person at the B1 Trust? I would hope they would realise something was wrong when they are unable to carry out a brake continuity test because a certain pipe is 'missing' before commencing any movement! Can you please explain how this scenario would play out, also how would they couple an air braked train to a vacuum braked loco without realising something was wrong? If you have any prior knowledge of this scenario taking place then please post it, I would be very interested in hearing about it. Edited February 21, 2018 by royaloak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royaloak Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 You could raise a "Close Call" http://help.closecallsystem.co.uk/default.aspx I dont see how this is a close call? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Coryton Posted February 21, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 21, 2018 I would hope they would realise something was wrong when they are unable to carry out a brake continuity test because a certain pipe is 'missing' before commencing any movement! Can you please explain how this scenario would play out, also how would they couple an air braked train to a vacuum braked loco without realising something was wrong? If you have any prior knowledge of this scenario taking place then please post it, I would be very interested in hearing about it. Can't find the post now but wasn't the issue incorrect colours on the pipes on the locomotive? Though I can't imagine how an air pipe would connect to a vacuum pipe. Maybe it had a through pipe coloured as if the locomotive was air braked? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david.hill64 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 I would hope they would realise something was wrong when they are unable to carry out a brake continuity test because a certain pipe is 'missing' before commencing any movement! Can you please explain how this scenario would play out, also how would they couple an air braked train to a vacuum braked loco without realising something was wrong? If you have any prior knowledge of this scenario taking place then please post it, I would be very interested in hearing about it. The loco appears to be fitted with an air system brake pipe as well as its vacuum pipe. The air brake pipe on the loco is coloured as though it is a normal brake pipe, but apparently is only a through pipe. You seem to have missed this important point. The scenario is this: loco working a dual braked train (in vacuum brake mode) on main line fails on a gradient and has to be rescued at the other end by an air braked loco. Train crew couple rescue loco, attach air brake pipes throughout and conduct a brake test by opening the brake cock at the rear of the train (loco front end). Brake pipe pressure lost so brake test deemed satisfactory (nobody could tell if the blocks were hard up against the wheels of the steam engine - maybe the crew were disabled by a blow-back or similar). Rescue loco reverses train with a bit of a snatch that causes couplings and brake pipe to part between train and steam loco. Steam loco is now unbraked but the brakes cause the main train to stop. Meanwhile unbraked loco rolls back down gradient, passes a signal at danger and comes to rest across a junction where it is hit simultaneously by up and down 200km/h trains. Unlikely yes - impossible? I'll leave you to explain why so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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