Alcanman Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Always good to see photos of Blyth. It was years before they lifted the lines at the Isabella, however, they did provide a handy shortcut to the Isabella pub. Thanks for sharing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted October 11, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 11, 2017 Hi, Dave. A fascinating set of photos from Blyth. It’s interesting to see the oil tank wagons being unloaded in C6947, and C6955. It’s not something that you see everyday. With warmest regards, Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 In 1966 we had a club trip to the area. I remember the ferry from South Blyth to the shed at North Blyth. Too late in the day for anything but freight engines, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted October 11, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 11, 2017 Great pictures again David, I didn't realise they were getting rid of hundred tonners as early as this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrowroad Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 In 1966 we had a club trip to the area. I remember the ferry from South Blyth to the shed at North Blyth. Too late in the day for anything but freight engines, though. I remember an early morning trip on that ferry to North Blyth shed in 1964/5 Has anyone a photo of this ferry? Robin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Saunders Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 (edited) I remember an early morning trip on that ferry to North Blyth shed in 1964/5 Has anyone a photo of this ferry? Robin Try this! http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1674724 Edited October 11, 2017 by Mark Saunders 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 And there's this. Blyth chain ferry to Cambois by Strat GB, on Flickr 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 (edited) Wonderful pic, Porcy. The gateway to North Blyth shed and Bolckows scrap yard! Edited October 12, 2017 by Alcanman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted October 12, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2017 (edited) A few more photos from the Grassington branch today. I don't think we've been there since the end of March so it's time for another visit. Grassington Class 4 75041 Dec 66 J722 Grassington BR Class 4 75021 in green July 67 J936 Grassington Class 4 75021 July 67 J938 Grassington BR Class 4 75021 in green July 67 J941 Cracoe 12083 and 08054 Aug 83 C6250 David Edited October 12, 2017 by DaveF 41 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted October 12, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 12, 2017 Hi David and All C6250 shows the differences between an LMS 350 (Class 11) and a BR standard 350 (Classes 08, 09 and 10). I will not list them as you all have eyes. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Great pics of Grassington, Dave. For some reason the first one almost looks like a painting, perhaps it's the superb composition of the photo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted October 12, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 12, 2017 Hi, Dave. The Grassington branch photos are superb. Words seem so inadequate to describe how utterly delightful they are. They are the epitome of how things were at the end of BR steam. More please. With warmest regards, Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swindon 123 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Nice Grassington photos David. As always thank you for sharing with us. according to my 1982 IRS 1982 book, the ANO in C6250 should be 08054. Paul J. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrowroad Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Try this! http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1674724 Thanks Mark, I've seen the chain ferry before but if my memory is correct we went over in a smaller passenger only ferry which had a part covered passenger area. Also I think we landed at one of the staithes. any ideas anyone? Robin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Thanks Mark, I've seen the chain ferry before but if my memory is correct we went over in a smaller passenger only ferry which had a part covered passenger area. Also I think we landed at one of the staithes. any ideas anyone? Robin Yes, there was a smaller ferry, locally known as the 'high ferry'.The location was further south, closer to Blyth town centre and crossing the river to the staithes at North Blyth. Mal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrowroad Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 And there's this. Blyth chain ferry to Cambois by Strat GB, on Flickr Great photo. I've been doing a bit of research and have found info at www.davidheyscollection.com/page83.htm This says the chain ferry ceased operating on 30th June 1964 and was replaced by a motor boat, BHC No5. This vessel looks bigger than the one I remember. The ferry I used looks like the small boat at the bottom of this page although probably not this particular craft - carrying only 6 passengers - as I was with a coach full of spotters. Robin 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted October 12, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 12, 2017 Nice Grassington photos David. As always thank you for sharing with us. according to my 1982 IRS 1982 book, the ANO in C6250 should be 08054. Paul J. Thanks Paul, I've added it to the caption. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Great photo. I've been doing a bit of research and have found info at www.davidheyscollection.com/page83.htm This says the chain ferry ceased operating on 30th June 1964 and was replaced by a motor boat, BHC No5. This vessel looks bigger than the one I remember. The ferry I used looks like the small boat at the bottom of this page although probably not this particular craft - carrying only 6 passengers - as I was with a coach full of spotters. Robin For those not familiar with the Blyth area this image from Britain From Above may put things into context. Plenty more images to view on this page: https://britainfromabove.org.uk/en/search?keywords=Blyth&country=global&year=all P 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted October 13, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2017 Pilmoor again today, in 1967 and 1968. Pilmoor D6777 up goods March 67 J783 Pilmoor Class 46 D157 Bristol to Newcastle March 67 J788 Pilmoor A3 4472 Flying Scotsman The Hadrian Flyer Kings X to Newcastle June 67J0929 Pilmoor A4 4498 Sir Nigel Gresley special Doncaster to Edinburgh Aug 67 J1059 Pilmoor Class 03 D2107 in down goods April 68 J1289 David 36 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted October 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 13, 2017 (edited) More wonderful photos Dave J1289 You don't see shunters DIT in photos too often ....rods still on except it looks like rod to final drive under cab is off. Also J783 - what is that load on the conflat behind D6777? Cheers Phil Edited October 13, 2017 by Phil Bullock Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium keefer Posted October 13, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 13, 2017 . Also J783 - what is that load on the conflate behind D6777? insulated container? (just going by the colour) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted October 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 13, 2017 Ah yes - but loaded at 90 degrees, can see it now.... Cheers Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted October 13, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 13, 2017 Hi Phil It is a special container Type AX, I believe mainly used by the chemical industries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 (edited) Ah yes - but loaded at 90 degrees, can see it now.... An AX container for Drikold(Dry Ice). From ICI at Billingam . A block load also left ICI at about 15:50 every day. See also: https://flic.kr/p/TS2G9Y and Mr Bartletts site. P Edit.Cross post with Mr M. Edited October 13, 2017 by Porcy Mane 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted October 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 13, 2017 Hi, Dave. I like the Pilmoor photos. The first one has a brake tender coupled to D6777. A lovely shortish freight for a model railway. And in J1059, you can see the NE prefix to Mk1 TSO NE4265. With warmest regards, Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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