lmsforever Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Is the Bowes Railway still operating as I seem to remember reading about problems with vandals and lack of volunteres? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted March 22, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 22, 2020 16 minutes ago, lmsforever said: Is the Bowes Railway still operating as I seem to remember reading about problems with vandals and lack of volunteres? The website (obvious) says it is closed at the moment. I have not been able to visit for some time but I think it does still open, but don't know when. David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesysmith Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 love j10952, with the old and the new alongside each other. So typical of BR and its make do and use every last bit of what its got. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted March 22, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 22, 2020 Good afternoon, David. I like the Bowes Railway photo’s which are fascinating and all of interest. In, J7079, at Blackhams Hill, with wagons ascending on the rope, in August, 1980, it’s interesting to see the rope being pulled on to presumably keep it on course now it was at the top of the incline. The Carlisle photo’s are full of interest, and cover a good selection of trains. In J10933, with a Derby Lightweight, class 108, DMU, on a Carlisle to Whitehaven service, in May, 1990, it can be clearly seen that the cab front was by that date in quite a state with much rust clearly visible, and other areas of the paintwork bulging in a bad way. I hope it was withdrawn quickly after that date. With warmest regards, Rob. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Davexoc Posted March 22, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 22, 2020 Some great images as usual, I like looking beyond the subject. Today we have the old Comet store (long gone), the Alcan tankers, and presumably a charter with Maroon coach in the background. The 08 with the snowplough, painted white? to camoflage it in use. Reminds me of PE one winter when after a light-ish snowfall, the teacher came out to the football pitch and immediately asked who had brought out a white ball, as they could run back and get an orange one so we could see it. Well, except his language was a little more colourful.... Regards, Dave 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted March 22, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 22, 2020 24 minutes ago, Davexoc said: Some great images as usual, I like looking beyond the subject. Today we have the old Comet store (long gone), the Alcan tankers, and presumably a charter with Maroon coach in the background. The 08 with the snowplough, painted white? to camoflage it in use. Reminds me of PE one winter when after a light-ish snowfall, the teacher came out to the football pitch and immediately asked who had brought out a white ball, as they could run back and get an orange one so we could see it. Well, except his language was a little more colourful.... Regards, Dave The maroon coach was in the set used for the crew training specials at that time from Carlisle to Kirkby Stephen, which were open to the public. It was hauled by a BR 2-6-4T. David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted March 23, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) A fairly random assortment today from Staffordshire and Derbyshire. Chellaston and Swarkestone MR June 69 J1716.jpg Butterton Tunnel Leek and Manfold Rly April 71 J2554.jpg Middleton Top C&HP boilers Sunday 8th April 90 C14249.jpg Peak Forest 47441 l e 19th April 90 C14395.jpg Great Rocks Class 37s l e 19th April 90 C14406.jpg David Edited March 23, 2020 by DaveF As usual, a spelling mistake. 44 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastwestdivide Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) 18 hours ago, Davexoc said: The 08 with the snowplough, painted white? to camoflage it in use I thought they were yellow - the light's awkward in that photo - but I can't be sure. The same design is still in use currently, and the ones at Doncaster were yellow a month or so back. I've got an early photo of one of those 1980s conversions (of class 40 bogies), but can't lay my hand on it just now. Edit: found the photo on p5 of the AC Electrics thread - it's a black and white photo! Edited March 23, 2020 by eastwestdivide photo 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clagsniffer Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 More excellent pictures. C14395 at peak forest is crying out to be modelled. The line side clutter, the hills for the back scene and sidings full of wagons, love it. Thanks for posting. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted March 23, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 23, 2020 20 minutes ago, Clagsniffer said: More excellent pictures. C14395 at peak forest is crying out to be modelled. The line side clutter, the hills for the back scene and sidings full of wagons, love it. Thanks for posting. I agree I always like more track, points, crossings & lineside ephemera. Remnants of things past etc. Dead straight lines with boringly straight fences less so. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted March 23, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) Good evening, David. I like the Staffordshire and Derbyshire photo’s which are all of interest. In C14249, at Middleton Top, with the C&HP boilers, on Sunday, 8th April, 1990, you can see much detail, and it should be of use to those wishing to make models of them. The last photo’ of two 37’s running light engines, at Great Rocks, on the 19th April, 1990, C14406, and it’s interesting how the leading engine has the Railfreight logo, whilst the rear engine does not. With warmest regards, Rob. Edited March 23, 2020 by Market65 Correcting a spelling error. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold highpeakman Posted March 23, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 23, 2020 C14395. What is that in the siding (blue coach?) - top left of picture behind the signal? Great pictures Dave, as always. Peak Forest shots always welcome. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted March 23, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, highpeakman said: C14395. What is that in the siding (blue coach?) - top left of picture behind the signal? Great pictures Dave, as always. Peak Forest shots always welcome. Is that the 104 DTC that was converted to sandite use and now on NNR? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted March 24, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted March 24, 2020 Trains around Ulgham Lane crossing, north of Morpeth in Northumberland this afternoon. UlghamLane crossing 47213 down p w Sept 88 J9661.jpg UlghamLane crossing 37062 down p w Sept 88 J9665.jpg Ulgham Lane HST up 14th Oct 89 C13790.jpg Ulgham Lane crossing installation of new crossing barriers in progress Mar 90 J10648.jpg UlghamLane crossing 43108 Aberdeen to Kings X 28th Aug 92 C17964.jpg David 42 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium corneliuslundie Posted March 24, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 24, 2020 C13790 should have been offered to BR as a poster. Magnificent. And J9611 is ideal for modelling. Short and unlikely (but here Mr critic is the photo to prove it). Jonathan 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Pilotman Posted March 24, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 24, 2020 (edited) 29 minutes ago, corneliuslundie said: C13790 should have been offered to BR as a poster. Magnificent. And J9611 is ideal for modelling. Short and unlikely (but here Mr critic is the photo to prove it). Jonathan Not that short! There are quite a few Sturgeon, Tench or Salmon wagons behind the coach, some loaded with track panels. I’m always on the lookout for odd bits and pieces that could be part of an engineers department train but I don’t think I’ve ever seen a Mk1 BCK used as a tool/support/mess vehicle before. The train in J9665 includes a Mk1 CCT which I think were more common in that role. Edited March 24, 2020 by Western Aviator 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted March 24, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 24, 2020 Good afternoon, David. I like the Ulgham Lane photo’s, they are full of interest, and in J10648, you have a great view of the installation of new level crossing barriers in March, 1990. Always interesting to see new infrastructure being installed, and it often makes for good models too. With warmest regards, Rob. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 2 hours ago, Western Aviator said: I’m always on the lookout for odd bits and pieces that could be part of an engineers department train but I don’t think I’ve ever seen a Mk1 BCK used as a tool/support/mess vehicle before. I think it may be a BSO rather than a BCK as I can't make out toilet space at the near end. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Pilotman Posted March 24, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 24, 2020 10 minutes ago, BernardTPM said: I think it may be a BSO rather than a BCK as I can't make out toilet space at the near end. You're probably right. I saw the five compartment windows and assumed it was a BCK as until today, I didn’t know BSOs with five compartments existed. Every day is a school day 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium corneliuslundie Posted March 24, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 24, 2020 I'll have to look more carefully next time. Thanks for correcting me. But when modelling don't forget the yellow door (of course there could also be one the other side). I assume it was to replace a damaged one. And I had to look twice to decide whether it was in engineering green or SR green. The former I assume. Jonathan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 I've seen yellow doors on Engineers' coaches before. Given that's the guard's door (inward opening) that's yellow I wonder if the other doors may be sealed. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted March 24, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 24, 2020 2 hours ago, corneliuslundie said: I'll have to look more carefully next time. Thanks for correcting me. But when modelling don't forget the yellow door (of course there could also be one the other side). I assume it was to replace a damaged one. And I had to look twice to decide whether it was in engineering green or SR green. The former I assume. Jonathan It is Engineers green. Most of today's photos were taken on Supasnaps slide film m(ade I believe by 3M) which changed colours a lot over the years as the dyes in the film faded. David 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted March 25, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted March 25, 2020 A few photos from Tyne Yard today. Tyne Yard Lamesley Class 254 HST down Aug 82 C5828.jpg Tyne Yard ballast train March 1990 J10639.jpg Tyne Yard 91023 down 19th June 91 C15945.jpg Tyne Yard 158789 and 158788 and 158741 down 19th June 91 C15947.jpg Tyne Yard 47474 up mail 19th June 91 C15952.jpg David 45 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted March 25, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 25, 2020 Good evening, David. I like the Tyne yard photo’s which all are of interest. In C15947, it’s quite a sight to see three two car class 158’s, 158789 and 158788 and 158741, on a down service, on the 19th June, 1991. Also, the livery looks quite like that on the new Bachmann models in that livery, where it’s reported that the beige stripes are too dark. With warmest regards, Rob. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Saunders Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 C5828 at Tyne shows a p'way spoil train made up of rebodied 21 ton minerals, 27 ton iron ore tipplers all of which were only used for a short time before being replaced by vacuum braked 16 ton minerals. The 21 ton minerals were frequently overloaded by over enthusiastic digger drivers. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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