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[62613]

2 hours ago, DaveF said:

Here are the remaining photos I took at Damdykes yesterday morning.

 

 

BSC_9019 Damdykes 801221 1S05 Kings X to Edinburgh 10.15 3rd Sept 24

 

 

BSC_9020 Damdykes 801216 1E08 09.00 Edinburgh to Kings X 10.16 3rd Sept 24

 

 

BSC_9022 Damdykes 158860 2N16 Carlisle to Morpeth 10.19 3rd Sept 24

 

 

BSC_9024 Damdykes 221129 1V56 Glasgow C to Plymouth 10.27 3rd Sept 24

 

David

Busy!

[DaveF]

31 minutes ago, 62613 said:

Busy!

 

It depends a bit on the time of day but there are a lot more trains now than 40 years ago.

 

David

[DaveF]

Essex today, 3 at Harwich and then 2 at Rayleigh.

 

 

Harwich train ferry Feb 75 C1863

 

 

Harwich SNCF 141R tender March 75 C1872

 

 

Harwich Class 37  37260 Feb 75 C1882

 

 

Rayleigh Class 307 Southend Victoria to Liverpool St Apr 75 J4258

 

 

Rayleigh Class 307 Southend Victoria to Liverpool St Apr 75 J4259

 

David

[Chris Turnbull]

10 hours ago, DaveF said:

 

It depends a bit on the time of day but there are a lot more trains now than 40 years ago

 

Yes, I've found that on my local line. If you go at the right time - which you can check on Real Time Trains, something not available 40 years ago - there can be a good succession of trains.

 

Chris Turnbull 

[keefer]

Texaco, there's a blast from the past!

I had a Matchbox 'Superkings' tanker kind of like that (barrel was white though).

[DaveF]

A black and white photo for the afternoon with a J20 at Barnwell Junction in February 1949.

 

 

 

[Johann Marsbar]

I assume the 141R tender at Harwich was the one off the loco that ended up at Bressingham?

 

 

 

[DaveF]

2 hours ago, Johann Marsbar said:

I assume the 141R tender at Harwich was the one off the loco that ended up at Bressingham?

 

 

 

 

I believe so.

 

David

[DaveF]

The Grantham to Nottingham line at Bottesford and Radcliffe on Trent/Rectory Junction as well as the line to Cotgrave Colliery.

 

 

Bottesford 47572 Parkeston Quay to Manchester Feb 83 C5933

 

 

Bottesford 20177 and 20192 Burton on Trent to Skegness Aug 83 C6206

 

 

Cotgrave Class 31 up coal from colliery Nov 68 J1500

 

 

Rectory Junction Class 114 Nottingham to Skegness Sept 75 J4870

 

 

Rectory Junction River Trent viaduct Feb 77 J5626

 

David

Edited September 6 by DaveF

[pete_mcfarlane]

On 05/09/2024 at 16:44, DaveF said:

The Grantham to Nottingham line at Bottesford and Radcliffe on Trent/Rectory Junction as well as the line to Cotgrave Colliery.

 

Cotgrave Class 31 up coal from colliery Nov 68 J1500

I don't think I've ever seen a photo of a coal train on that line before. It's now a footpath from Radcliffe to the country park at Cotgrave. There's one very short section of track left at the colliery site.

Edited September 6 by pete_mcfarlane

[Market65]

Good evening, David. Sorry to be late, from yesterday evening, but I went to bed early last night, but what an excellent set of photo’s at Damdykes from Tuesday the 3rd September, 2024. In particular the last photo’ of 221129, on 1V56, a Glasgow Central to Plymouth express at 10.27. The ‘mirror glazing’ shows up well reflecting the sky.

 

That is a superb selection of photo’s from Essex, with three at Harwich and two at Rayleigh. C1872, at Harwich, with SNCF 141R tender, in March, 1975, is a splendid shot with good detail of the tender to be seen.

 

The black and white print of a J20/1, 64697, on a down class C, through freight train from Temple Mills to Whitemoor, at Barnwell Junction, in February, 1949, is a true gem, and thank you for posting it.

 

The photo’s of the Grantham to Nottingham line at Bottesford and Radcliffe on Trent/Rectory Junction as well as the line to Cotgrave Colliery, are a splendid set of photo’s. In particular I like J1500, at Cotgrave, with a Class 31 on an up coal train from the colliery, in November, 1968, which shows a well weathered locomotive on a typical train of wagons for the era. All long gone. 
 

Very best regards,

 

Rob.

[45125]

On 02/09/2024 at 23:14, 35A said:

 

1A28 had a Leeds origin - but it may be that an earlier train in the diagram was formed by a Harrogate portion or that it formed a later, down Harrogate or Halifax splitter (I don't recall the diagrams that long ago, now). That might explain the back end of the train - with the catering vehicles part of the train originating or terminating at Leeds - and the duplication of brake vehicles.

1A28 was from1535 Leeds it earlier working was from 1015 KGX and that was it for the day. Normal formation BFK,TSO, TSO, TSO, BSO, TSO,TSO, RB, RUO, FO, BFK.                                                                                                                                            On Sundays it was used on  Bradford/Harrogate service 1L07 and return 1A31.

Edited September 6 by 45125

[35A]

7 hours ago, DaveF said:

Bottesford 20177 and ano Burton on Trent to Skegness Aug 83 C6206

 

 

20 177 was paired with 20 192 - and only worked on Thursday 4th August, according to RailGenArchive.

 

[DaveF]

Some photos relating to railways, with 4 in Lincolnshire and 1 in Nottinghamshire.  Yet again you may need a map to see the exact location.

 

 

Braceborough Spa Wilsthorpe Road crossing Essendine to Bourne branch Aug 72 J3003

 

 

Torksey GCR bridge over River Trent April 71 J2553

 

 

Winthorpe crossing Class 120 Lincoln to Crewe April 76 J5103  In Nottingham shire just north of Newark.

 

 

Caythorpe lake alongside old line to Lincoln July 70 J2153

 

 

Honington junc Class 114 Grantham to Skegness July 70 J2151

 

 

Honington trackbed of Lincoln line July 70 J2152

 

David

[DaveF]

In many ways toda's black and white photo is of very poor quality - and the print was not in the best of condition either.

 

However to me it is very atmospheric being taken a bit before dusk on what looks to have been a dull and murky day in March 1949 at Hitchin.

 

 

David

Edited September 6 by DaveF

[Hroth]

Its mainly due to the handheld "Brick" performing at the limits of its capabilities on, as you say, a dull and murky eventide.  f3.8 was, I think, the maximum aperture of the lens and 1/100s the minimum shutter speed for handheld use, even with nominally 400 ASA film by current standards. However its interesting to see that the express headlights were resolved, even though they were glowing paraffin lamps!

[DaveF]

Cromford, Derby and St Pancras in black and white for teatime. Two of the Derby photos were taken much later than Dad's usual black and white ones, in 1961.  I remember the day as Dad and I went to Derby for the day, Dad had his Retina 1a with a f3.5 Xenar lens, I had my Brownie 127.  

 

As you may have realised from looking at the photos on here Dad didn't take many photos from the mid 50s to the early 60s, I think all the money went on the mortgage and food.

 

 

Cromford c1953 JVol6064

 

 

Derby LMS Crab up freight Aug 1961 JM89

 

 

Derby LMS Patriot Class 45544 down freight Aug 1961 DM402

 

 

Derby South Junction Compound Birmingham to Nottingham c1950 JVol5001

 

 

London St Pancras Fowler 3MTT  c1954 JVol7037

 

David

Edited September 6 by DaveF

[Ian Smeeton]

2 hours ago, DaveF said:

In many ways toda's black and white photo is of very poor quality - and the print was not in the best of condition either.

 

However to me it is very atmospheric being taken a bit before dusk on what looks to have been a dull and murky day in March 1949 at Hitchin.

 

 

David

 

Same train?

 

Different viewpoint?

 

https://www.britainfromabove.org.uk/image/EAW020885

 

Regards

 

Ian

[Stoke West]

On 05/09/2024 at 16:44, DaveF said:

The Grantham to Nottingham line at Bottesford and Radcliffe on Trent/Rectory Junction as well as the line to Cotgrave Colliery.

 

 

Bottesford 47572 Parkeston Quay to Manchester Feb 83 C5933

 

 

Bottesford 20177 and 20192 Burton on Trent to Skegness Aug 83 C6206

 

 

Cotgrave Class 31 up coal from colliery Nov 68 J1500

 

 

Rectory Junction Class 114 Nottingham to Skegness Sept 75 J4870

 

 

Rectory Junction River Trent viaduct Feb 77 J5626

 

David

Like the signals on the trent viaduct by the later date one has been resited

[SouthernBlue80s]

Great pictures as ever Dave. 

It is such an interesting thread

That Texaco tanker also brought back memories.

I also seem to remember the old Esso ones in white were about at the same time I think.

Best wishes

Steve

Edited September 6 by SouthernBlue80s
Dyslexia

[Market65]

Good evening, David. That’s a superb set of photo’s, with four in Lincolnshire and one in Nottinghamshire. In particular I like J2151, at Honington Junction, of a Class 114 on a Grantham to Skegness service, in July, 1970, which is a delightful ‘train in the landscape’ scene.

 

The black and white print of B1, 61251, Oliver Bury, on a down express train from King’s Cross to Cleethorpes at Hitchin, in March, 1949, is exactly as you say, a most atmospheric photo’ and I’m glad you have posted it.

 

The black and white photo’s of Cromford, Derby and St Pancras are a superb selection. I particularly like JM89 at Derby, of an LMS Crab on an up freight train, in August, 1961. A lovely shot of the locomotive as it passes the signalbox.

 

Very best regards,

 

Rob.

[balders]

Jvol5001. A great photo and mix of stock. Ancient and a nearly new Porthole! 

 

Regards 

 

Guy

[DaveF]

Some pictures of the Severn Valley Railway taken during the 1970s this morning.  Please note that the Bridgnorth and Eardington photos were taken from places which had public access in those days.  The field at Eardington eventually gained a notice on the gate forbidding access.  

 

 

Bridgnorth Ivatt Class 2 46443 Bridgnorth to Hampton Loade April 72 J2862

 

 

Bridgnorth Ivatt Class 4MT 43106 Bridnorth to Bewdley Oct 76 C3058

 

 

Eardington WD 600 Gordon Bridgnorth to Bewdley July 74 J3774

 

 

Eardington Ivatt 4MT 43106 Bridgnorth to Bewdley July 74 J3771  Dad's car and Mum once again on the right

 

 

Arley GWR 45xx 4566 Bewdley to Bridgnorth LNER K1 3442 behind 11th April 77 C3292

 

 

Arley 7812 Erlestoke Manor Bridgnorth to Bewdley 8th Sept 79 C4824

 

David

[Peter Kazmierczak]

22 hours ago, DaveF said:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derby LMS Patriot Class 45544 down freight Aug 1961

 

David

 

Always good to see stuff from the Derby area, David. The Patriot is signalled towards Chadd Sdgs. As the loco was a Western Division example, it might've come over from Stoke or Runcorn.

[DaveF]

Some random photosfrom the north east.  We start with three Tyne and Wear Metro photos, followed by a diverted HST on the Blyth and Tyne on the way north to Edinburgh by way of South Newsham and Bedlington.  Finally there is one at Dudley from the foot crossing.  It is the only foot crossing I ever visited where I felt unsafe as the visibilty was restricted and the trains moved fast. I haven't been back there.

 

 

Shiremoor T&W Metro 4086 to St James 5th Aug 85 C7045

 

 

Backworth Junction T&W Metro 4007 to Heworth 5th Aug 85 C7042  The Blyth and Tyne to Newsham, Ashington and Morpeth can be seen curving away to the left, it will soon be used by the Northumberland Line passenger trains.

 

 

Palmersville Tyne and Wear Metro to coast 25th June 84 C6547  The BR Blyth and Tyne is just out of shot to the right.

 

 

Palmersville diverted HST down on Blyth and Tyne 25th June 84 C6549  The electrified tracks are the Tyne and Wear Metro.  The BR track will soon be carrying the Northumberland line passenger trains.

 

Dudley foot crossing Class 156 Newcastle to Morpeth 22nd Feb 01 C25255  The ECML south of Cramlington.

 

David

Edited September 7 by DaveF