RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted November 3, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 3, 2017 Thought some of you might like to see this - the end of the former branch from uptha Junction. Seaton beach, middle of this afternoon. IMG_20171102_150245_227a.jpg Perfect late May / early June day. Warm sunshine, millpond sea, boats on the water, people in it. What could be better? I wish Threadlethopre beach was like that this afternoon. Waves were a fair size, the sky was dull, tide was coming in, no seals to watch, and very few sea gulls. Normally late afternoon it looks like it has snowed there are that many white sea birds on the beach. The most exciting part was watching a gaggle of geese about 200 strong fly over as they made their way to the salt marsh. Some afternoons the RAF give the geese a challenge, they fly along the seashore at 100 to 200 feet, you can see the pilot in his Tornado. You see them first and the sound doesn't reach you until they are disappearing, they must be very close to the speed of sound. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonseasider Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Hull Dairycoates You asked for it. Here it is in November (I think - it's a long time ago) 1963 while my parents went "back home" to visit relatives. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blue Streak Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 (edited) Whats a strange turn this topic (even for SOS Jct) has taken the last few days, very enjoyable ! After all, what did they ever do for us? Is that Hadrian's Wall ? How was something like that ever supposed to stop a band of Marauding Celts ? I'm pretty sure I could step over that. I'm a little confused. People must have been very short back then. Can someone please explain ? NRM; a little different and they have moved the carved up Spam and now you can touch it; umm, smooth. Busy as it is Yk's half term but enjoyed the peace of the gallery Library and then a good poke around the 'hidden collections'. Western in the works with a dismantled A4 '7. Smeltic parked outside; couldn't see which one.No A4s,3s,1s or any steam on the main line. Boo! G.Oodayout Sounded like a good Day Phil, I will put it on My must do list when I finally get there, any pictures ? Did you mention York? That's where I live, (We are very original with our town names - York, Newcastle, Perth, Cardiff etc.) but I cannot ever recall either Jenny or Nigella visiting possibly because the station / line closed for passenger traffic in 1979 and they didn't have a car !! Edited November 3, 2017 by The Blue Streak 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blue Streak Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 (edited) Being as that the topic has somehow got onto the topic of railways. After which I accidentally dragged you blokes halfway around the world. I may as well tell you blokes a little bit about York in WA. York was where the Government owned WAGR (West Oz Govt. Railway) ended and the privately owned Great Southern Railway (I told you we were imaginative) began. The 3' 6" gauge GSR was built to take produce (grain, wool etc) South to the port at Albany for export. It had some pretty savage gradients, so numerous but lighter and smaller trains or banking were the order of the day initially. In the late 1890's the GSR was absorbed into the Government Network (sound familiar ?) but still managed to retain much of it's individual character as buildings and infrastructure were quite different in design to the Govt. built versions. Signs of the GSR were still in evidence for decades over a century later. During the Mid 50's an order was placed for a number rugged 2 -8- 2 locomotives to be known as the V class. These were built in the UK by Stevenson's in Darlington with a view to being easily converted to SG at some point if required. These brutes were originally ordered for Coal Traffic at Collie, but soon found their way onto the GSR where they were able to handle pretty decent sized trains over the steep gradients unassisted. They were the last steam locomotives to come into service in WA and were among the very best. Unfortunately WA insisted on following the UK with a rapid dieselisation Program (even going as far as to order the terrible Met Vic Crossley engined nightmares). It took many years before a Diesel came into service that could match what the V could do, but it still didn't save them. Most were sent for scrap before they even hit 18 years old. (sound like the 9f anyone ?) Modernisation My ar$e, it was criminal. So a bit of History about the most Southern of Southern Railways and one of it's favourite engines. Edited November 3, 2017 by The Blue Streak 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted November 3, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 3, 2017 Did you mention York? Jenny-Agutter-Feet-39966.jpg and the NUM... walkabout-girl-and-brother.jpg Never knew she was in the NUM. Looks like she is returning from Orgreave. John Collier (no windows to watch). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted November 3, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 3, 2017 Being as that the topic has somehow got onto the topic of railways. After which I accidentally dragged you blokes halfway around the world. I may as well tell you blokes a little bit about York in WA. York was where the Government owned WAGR (West Oz Govt. Railway) ended and the privately owned Great Southern Railway (I told you we were imaginative) began. The 3' 6" gauge GSR was built to take produce (grain, wool etc) South to the port at Albany for export. It had some pretty savage gradients, so numerous but lighter and smaller trains or banking were the order of the day initially. In the late 1890's the GSR was absorbed into the Government Network (sound familiar ?) but still managed to retain much of it's individual character as buildings and infrastructure were quite different in design to the Govt. built versions. Signs of the GSR were still in evidence for decades over a century later. GSR.JPG During the Mid 50's an order was placed for a number rugged 2 -8- 2 locomotives to be known as the V class. These were built in the UK by Stevenson's in Darlington with a view to being easily converted to SG at some point if required. These brutes were originally ordered for Coal Traffic at Collie, but soon found their way onto the GSR where they were able to handle pretty decent sized trains over the steep gradients unassisted. They were the last steam locomotives to come into service in WA and were among the very best. Unfortunately WA insisted on following the UK with a rapid dieselisation Program (even going as far as to order the terrible Met Vic Crossley engined nightmares). It took many years before a Diesel came into service that could match what the V could do, but it still didn't save them. Most were sent for scrap before they even hit 18 years old. (sound like the 9f anyone ?) Modernisation My ar$e, it was criminal. V class.JPG So a bit of History about the most Southern of Southern Railways and one of it's favourite engines. Makes our Vs look a little too little. However our Vs were powerful as well. Nice looking loco. though. Remember that some 9Fs lasted less than 6 years. Absolute tragedy and a complete management shambles. Still makes me angry. Phil Phil 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwordsmith Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Being as that the topic has somehow got onto the topic of railways. After which I accidentally dragged you blokes halfway around the world. I may as well tell you blokes a little bit about York in WA. York was where the Government owned WAGR (West Oz Govt. Railway) ended and the privately owned Great Southern Railway (I told you we were imaginative) began. The 3' 6" gauge GSR was built to take produce (grain, wool etc) South to the port at Albany for export. It had some pretty savage gradients, so numerous but lighter and smaller trains or banking were the order of the day initially. In the late 1890's the GSR was absorbed into the Government Network (sound familiar ?) but still managed to retain much of it's individual character as buildings and infrastructure were quite different in design to the Govt. built versions. Signs of the GSR were still in evidence for decades over a century later. GSR.JPG During the Mid 50's an order was placed for a number rugged 2 -8- 2 locomotives to be known as the V class. These were built in the UK by Stevenson's in Darlington with a view to being easily converted to SG at some point if required. These brutes were originally ordered for Coal Traffic at Collie, but soon found their way onto the GSR where they were able to handle pretty decent sized trains over the steep gradients unassisted. They were the last steam locomotives to come into service in WA and were among the very best. Unfortunately WA insisted on following the UK with a rapid dieselisation Program (even going as far as to order the terrible Met Vic Crossley engined nightmares). It took many years before a Diesel came into service that could match what the V could do, but it still didn't save them. Most were sent for scrap before they even hit 18 years old. (sound like the 9f anyone ?) Modernisation My ar$e, it was criminal. V class.JPG So a bit of History about the most Southern of Southern Railways and one of it's favourite engines. Funny how closely the resembles some of the Indian Pacific, also turned out from the same works, and in a strange way is redolent of a Stanier 8F Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted November 3, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 3, 2017 Sorry I only took two pics at the NRM Hadn't realised that AWS gear was fitted front and rear on Packets, unless that bang plate is protecting something else?. Phil 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted November 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 3, 2017 Sorry I only took two pics at the NRM 027.jpg Midland-looking frame there, Herr Docktor Quacklingburghausenmannschaftstasseteeaufdemtisch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted November 3, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 3, 2017 Midland-looking frame there, Herr Docktor Quacklingburghausenmannschaftstasseteeaufdemtisch. I didn't look to see the origin as I was knackered by the time I got round to this area. I was interested in what the white bands signify on the two red levers? I've also just realised that there is a hook on the 'bang plate' from which the lower link of the screw coupling is hanging. Never noticed that before either. Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted November 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 3, 2017 If you need any choc/cream Bachmann Mk1's have a look on ANTB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted November 3, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 3, 2017 (edited) Today my Horrocksford Whorewells arrived and as Neal had mentioned to me, the packaging is very silly. The boxes are huge. My interpretation is that Oxford are going to be producing coach length items* in the future and they have already got the box sorted. *Maunsell and Bulleid Dining Coaches? Well, I have yet to unbox them but that will happen later this evening. My decision about their use may be modified to some equipment being transported to/from Meltdown Quarry. Had I mentioned the other idea about them being used to transport MOD equipment to/from Okehampton for 'activities' on the beautiful Dartmoor? I have seen pictures of stuff being loaded/unloaded there at some time, either 1st War Cavalry stuff or around the D Day preparations. I can't remember where I saw that. Ar$£ Edited November 3, 2017 by Mallard60022 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Nope ! Can't see Warmee wells here, Maybe they've all been camouflaged in the hinterland thats lovelee Darteemore ? U.N.Derabush 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted November 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 3, 2017 Nope ! Can't see Warmee wells here, Maybe they've all been camouflaged in the hinterland thats lovelee Darteemore ? Dartmoors-abandoned-Rowtor-Target-Railway-6.jpg U.N.Derabush I've had a trip on that line. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 I've had a trip on that line. Best look where you're going then ! H.E.Felover-Walker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted November 3, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 3, 2017 (edited) Best look where you're going then ! H.E.Felover-Walker Is that there extra rail electrocuted or for running both 00 and EM? Whoops wrong quote Nope ! Can't see Warmee wells here, Maybe they've all been camouflaged in the hinterland thats lovelee Darteemore ? U.N.Derabush Edited November 3, 2017 by Clive Mortimore Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted November 3, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 3, 2017 (edited) I've had a trip on that line. That was your award winning length of line that was, wot you got your medal for wasn't it CK? L.Ittleweed Edited November 3, 2017 by Mallard60022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted November 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 3, 2017 In was in a most unusual conveyance, and was powered by pushing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted November 3, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 3, 2017 Today my Horrocksford Whorewells arrived and as Neal had mentioned to me, the packaging is very silly. The boxes are huge. My interpretation is that Oxford are going to be producing coach length items* in the future and they have already got the box sorted. *Maunsell and Bulleid Dining Coaches? Well, I have yet to unbox them but that will happen later this evening. My decision about their use may be modified to some equipment being transported to/from Meltdown Quarry. Had I mentioned the other idea about them being used to transport MOD equipment to/from Okehampton for 'activities' on the beautiful Dartmoor? I have seen pictures of stuff being loaded/unloaded there at some time, either 1st War Cavalry stuff or around the D Day preparations. I can't remember where I saw that. Ar$£ I have founded the stuff about the 'Military Siding' at Okey. The wonders of the webby thing. They did actually load tanks there in 1957 (Suez time). Still ranges near there today but I doubt the PBI ever go there by train. Cnl Mustardbath Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted November 3, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 3, 2017 In was in a most unusual conveyance, and was powered by pushing. Wot, you really did go on it? WTF is it CK? Is it the remains of the Kingsbridge Branch? Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted November 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 3, 2017 (edited) Wot, you really did go on it? WTF is it CK? Is it the remains of the Kingsbridge Branch? Phil The Okehampton Military Target Practice Railway, not that far from Okehampton station, up on the moor and close to an army type place. I'll have to dig the photos out. 2' gauge or similar (definitely not P4). Edited November 3, 2017 by Captain Kernow 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted November 3, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 3, 2017 The Okehampton Military Target Practice Railway, not that far from Okehampton station, up on the moor and close to an army type place. I'll have to dig the photos out. 2' gauge or similar (definitely not P4). Blimey, that really is what I was mumbling about. Did you know that in the second WWar there was a bloody great gun taken down to Halwill and seemingly fired shells onto dartmoor for some weird reason. Were they fighting sheep or Ponies or something, believing that it was Herr Krautmeister's spies in gay costumes? Neddy Bleater Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold colin penfold Posted November 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 3, 2017 Blimey, that really is what I was mumbling about. Did you know that in the second WWar there was a bloody great gun taken down to Halwill and seemingly fired shells onto dartmoor for some weird reason. Were they fighting sheep or Ponies or something, believing that it was Herr Krautmeister's spies in gay costumes? Neddy Bleater Thats why people think Dartmoor ponies are short. They're not, they're just all standing in bomb craters S.Hellshocked Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Straw filled palliasse ! A Yokel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted November 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 3, 2017 Straw filled palliasse ! We don't need to know what you've had for your tea, thank you very much! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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