RMweb Premium 31A Posted July 10 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 10 C6494a - "Prototype for everything" - random wagon wheel sets lying around in the goods yard!🤣 (Actually I think Hexham was a place where wagon repairs were carried out) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted July 10 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 10 40 minutes ago, 31A said: C6494a - "Prototype for everything" - random wagon wheel sets lying around in the goods yard!🤣 (Actually I think Hexham was a place where wagon repairs were carried out) I believe so. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted July 10 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted July 10 The Midland Main Line next with 4 photos at Leicester and one at Nottingham. Leicester Class 45 up ecs 9th Aug 77 C3427 Leicester Class 31 Birmingham to Norwich Oct 80 C5217 Leicester Class 45121 St Pancras to Sheffield Oct 80 C5220 Leicester 45121 with white stripe St Pancras to Sheffield Oct 80 J7277 Nottingham Class 150 eastbound 10th June 89 C12014 David 46 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted July 10 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 10 Good evening, David. That’s a great set of photo’s of Hexham and around Corbridge on the Newcastle to Carlisle line are a superb selection. The last photo’ at Corbridge Dilston crossing, with a Class 37 on an up pw train, in July, 1983, is a great view of the train, and a former Gresley corridor carriage can be seen as a mess carriage. The photo’s of the Midland Main Line with four photo’s at Leicester and one at Nottingham, are a superb set. The first photo’ of a Class 45, on an up ecs, on the 9th August, 1977, is an excellent shot, and the first vehicle looks like an outside framed Siphon G with the top half of the sides panelled over. Very best regards, Rob. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted July 10 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 10 6 hours ago, DaveF said: Nottingham Class 150 eastbound 10th June 89 C12014 is that one of the original 150/0 units? Think only those pair carried the 150/2 style provincial livery @TT100 Diesels 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT100 Diesels Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 16 minutes ago, big jim said: is that one of the original 150/0 units? Think only those pair carried the 150/2 style provincial livery @TT100 Diesels Yes, its one of the original sprinter prototypes, giveaways are, no cab gangway, cab side doors are sliding type, carrying prototype livery. Interestingly, running as a two car. So a wildcard is it could be the former 150002 running as 154001. The 154 spent a lot of time as a 2car, in fact, could have only been a 2 car in 154 guise (sorry too many brain cells gone on holiday and not returned! to be 100%). Cannot remember when the 154 was converted back to standard 150002, and in 1989 I was well away from sprinters, was solid 100% on ECML 91's. So defo 150001 or 150002/154001. Cheers TT100 Diesels 4 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted July 11 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted July 11 The Stockton and Darllington around Brussleton incline. The photos were taken by Dad on a RCHS visit with Ken Hoole in June 1975. Brusselton incline stone sleeper blocks June 75 J4440 Brusselton incline occupation bridge June 75 J4441 Brusselton incline stone sleeper blocks view to summit engine house and cottages June 75 J4442 Brusselton incline cottages and engine house June 75 J4443 Brusselton incline view down hill June 75 J4445 David 45 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted July 11 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 11 (edited) 9 hours ago, TT100 Diesels said: Yes, its one of the original sprinter prototypes, giveaways are, no cab gangway, cab side doors are sliding type, carrying prototype livery. Interestingly, running as a two car. So a wildcard is it could be the former 150002 running as 154001. The 154 spent a lot of time as a 2car, in fact, could have only been a 2 car in 154 guise (sorry too many brain cells gone on holiday and not returned! to be 100%). Cannot remember when the 154 was converted back to standard 150002, and in 1989 I was well away from sprinters, was solid 100% on ECML 91's. So defo 150001 or 150002/154001. Cheers TT100 Diesels I have a photo of 154001 on a Nottingham Lincoln working around the same period of time so it could well be it. David Edited July 11 by DaveF 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT100 Diesels Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 39 minutes ago, DaveF said: I have a photo of 154001 on a Nottingham Lincoln working around the same period of time so it could well be it. David Another identifier just occurred to me, as 154001 was converted to be a genuine 90 mph unit, in addition to the drive train upgrade, yaw dampers and associated bracketry was fitted. I have zoomed into the pic above and worn my modelling magnifiers, but it is just too far away to be 100% about seeing yaw dampers on the outside of the bogies. But with all that has been said, the balance of probabilities mean my money is on it being 154001. Sorry to drag your thread off track a bit Dave F. Cheers TT100 Diesels 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post St Enodoc Posted July 11 RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted July 11 2 hours ago, DaveF said: The Stockton and Darllington around Brussleton incline. The photos were taken by Dad on a RCHS visit with Ken Hoole in June 1975. Brusselton incline stone sleeper blocks June 75 J4440 Brusselton incline occupation bridge June 75 J4441 Brusselton incline stone sleeper blocks view to summit engine house and cottages June 75 J4442 Brusselton incline cottages and engine house June 75 J4443 Brusselton incline view down hill June 75 J4445 David Not too different 49 years later: 34 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted July 11 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted July 11 A few photos at Doncaster in 1979 and 1983 next. Doncaster Class 55 up ex pass, ongoing trackwork alterations Feb 79 C4312 Doncaster 40025 up goods, Class 31 down ecs (17 coaches) Feb 79 C4315 Doncaster Class 254 up ex pass Oct 83 C6291 Doncaster Class 47 VTG van Oct 83 C6295 Doncaster 37170 and ano down empty mgr Oct 83 C6297 David 48 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted July 11 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 11 Good evening, David. That is a fantastic set of photo’s of the Stockton and Darllington around Brussleton incline, in June, 1975, by your Dad, on an RCHS visit with Ken Hoole. J4443, of the cottages and engine house, is a great photo’ and there is excellent details for modelling purposes. The photo’s of Doncaster in 1979 and 1983 are a superb selection. The last photo’ of 37170 and another one, on a down empty mgr train, in October, 1983, is well composed and the 37’s make an impressive sight. Very best regards, Rob. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted July 11 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 11 5 hours ago, DaveF said: Doncaster Class 55 up ex pass, ongoing trackwork alterations Feb 79 C4312 The second coach looks like a maroon BG but I thought all Mk1 coaches had been repainted blue/grey by 1979. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium corneliuslundie Posted July 12 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 12 Re C4345, a good job the Vale of York is pretty flat. I hope it wasn't heading across the Pennines. Jonathan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted July 12 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 12 10 hours ago, brushman47544 said: The second coach looks like a maroon BG but I thought all Mk1 coaches had been repainted blue/grey by 1979. looks blue grey to me, you can see the line between them below the windows 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted July 12 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 12 25 minutes ago, corneliuslundie said: Re C4345, a good job the Vale of York is pretty flat. I hope it wasn't heading across the Pennines. Jonathan I think it was going to either Doncaster or York. 18 minutes ago, big jim said: looks blue grey to me, you can see the line between them below the windows 11 hours ago, brushman47544 said: The second coach looks like a maroon BG but I thought all Mk1 coaches had been repainted blue/grey by 1979. I've had a close look and I think it just need a good clean, it really is in blue and grey. David 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted July 12 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted July 12 Back in time to May 1979 at Didcot for this morning's photos. Didcot 1363 May 79 C4510 Didcot Battle of Britain 34051 Winston Churchill May 79 C4512 Didcot 5900 Hinderton Hall May 79 C4513 Didcot 6697 May 79 C4514 Didcot 7808 Cookham Manor May 79 C4515 Didcot Broad gauge transhipment shed being re erected May 79 C4531 David 46 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium iands Posted July 12 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 12 2 minutes ago, DaveF said: I think it was going to either Doncaster or York. More than likely York, either the Carriage Works or Clifton Carriage sidings. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted July 12 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted July 12 (edited) A batch of black and white photos this afternoon. Elsenham O1 up goods from footplate of B1 c1948 JVol7089 probably an O2. Hauxton Crossing B1 up goods c1948 JVol1302 LNER buffet car interior c1948 JVol1307 Newmarket B17 in distance 1948 JVol1207 Shepreth B1 Cambridge to Liverpool St c1948 JVol7262 David Edited July 13 by DaveF 45 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted July 12 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 12 Amazing pictures David, especially the Newmarket one. It's hard to believe all that infrastructure fitted on the site when looking at the place today 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted July 12 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 12 Good evening, David. That’s a great selection of photo’s at Didcot in May, 1979. The first photo’ is a superb and well composed shot of the tank engine, and something is chalked on the top of the smokebox door. It seems to end …Man. I cannot see exactly what is before the ‘Man’. The black and white photo’s are an excellent and nostalgic set. JVol1307, of an LNER buffet car interior, c1948, is outstanding. It is full of details which will be of good use for modellers. Thank you for posting it. Very best regards, Rob. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SED Freightman Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 On 03/07/2024 at 09:34, DaveF said: A few photos around Dover for this morning all taken on 27th December 1977. Dover Marine SNCB MV Prince Philippe and BR ferry Dec 77 J5897 The BR Ferry is in the Train Ferry Dock and looks to be the MV Vortigern. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted July 12 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 12 15 minutes ago, SED Freightman said: The BR Ferry is in the Train Ferry Dock and looks to be the MV Vortigern. Mant thanks. I've amended the original caption. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Davexoc Posted July 12 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 12 4 hours ago, Market65 said: The first photo’ is a superb and well composed shot of the tank engine, and something is chalked on the top of the smokebox door. It seems to end …Man. I cannot see exactly what is before the ‘Man’. It looks like Klansman which around that date would coincide with KKK goings on. Hmmm..... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted July 12 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 12 7 hours ago, DaveF said: LNER buffet car interior c1948 JVol1307 Those chairs! We had similar ones in our church hall. After Sunday School it was our job to clear them away. We all tried to build the tallest stack without it falling over... 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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