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34A King's Coss mpd, or Top Shed as it was commonly known, plays host to an array of East Coast pacifics as was usually the case and on this occasion Gresley A4 No. 60032 Gannet is the leader of the pack. The approximate date of this shot is April 1951 and the loco is in BR blue livery. Perhaps someone would be so kind as to confirm or otherwise that the livery and date are compatible.
34A King's Coss mpd, or Top Shed as it was commonly known, plays host to an array of East Coast pacifics as was usually the case and on this occasion Gresley A4 No. 60032 Gannet is the leader of the pack. The approximate date of this shot is April 1951 and the loco is in BR blue livery. Perhaps someone would be so kind as to confirm or otherwise that the livery and date are compatible.
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The jury will be forever out as to whether or not this loco is aesthetically pleasing. Personally, I found it to be ungainly. This is Thompson pacific 60501 Cock o' the North which was the 1943 rebuild from Gresley's handsome P2 class 2-8-2 of 1934 which bore the same name. The location is York mpd on July 16th, 1950.
The Cock may have had northern aspirations but he 'went south' in February 1960 and was dismantled at Doncaster in April of that year.
The jury will be forever out as to whether or not this loco is aesthetically pleasing. Personally, I found it to be ungainly. This is Thompson pacific 60501 Cock o' the North which was the 1943 rebuild from Gresley's handsome P2 class 2-8-2 of 1934 which bore the same name. The location is York mpd on July 16th, 1950.
The Cock may have had northern aspirations but he 'went south' in February 1960 and was dismantled at Doncaster in April of that year.
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Allegedly, some Gresley V2 prairies were having severe steaming problems in the early 1950's which was starnge as they are popularly known as being 'The Engines That Won The War' during which period they hauled prodigious loads with seeming ease. The reason for this apparent aberration aren't for discussion here though.
The proposed solution was to send 60845 to Swindon's test plant in May 1952 where she stayed for a year by which time the problem had been definitively sorted out under the auspices of the redoubtable S. O. Ell (I think).
Here we see 60845 on March 23rd, 1953 near the end of her residence at Swindon and in the unlikely company of a Collett tender whilst her own tender can be seen in the background.
Allegedly, some Gresley V2 prairies were having severe steaming problems in the early 1950's which was starnge as they are popularly known as being 'The Engines That Won The War' during which period they hauled prodigious loads with seeming ease. The reason for this apparent aberration aren't for discussion here though.
The proposed solution was to send 60845 to Swindon's test plant in May 1952 where she stayed for a year by which time the problem had been definitively sorted out under the auspices of the redoubtable S. O. Ell (I think).
Here we see 60845 on March 23rd, 1953 near the end of her residence at Swindon and in the unlikely company of a Collett tender whilst her own tender can be seen in the background.
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An impromptu visit to Eastfield shed Glasgow on a balmy May evening in May 1966 provided this none too brilliant shot of Thompson B1 4-6-0 No. 61008 Kudu in use as the shed's stationary boiler.
An impromptu visit to Eastfield shed Glasgow on a balmy May evening in May 1966 provided this none too brilliant shot of Thompson B1 4-6-0 No. 61008 Kudu in use as the shed's stationary boiler.
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We're getting well into my own era of interest with this one and quite a few others in this set of images
Holden original condition B12 4-6-0 No. 8520 with ACFI water feed and in LNER apple green livery presents a handsome spectacle at Cambridge on May 20th, 1937.
We're getting well into my own era of interest with this one and quite a few others in this set of images
Holden original condition B12 4-6-0 No. 8520 with ACFI water feed and in LNER apple green livery presents a handsome spectacle at Cambridge on May 20th, 1937.
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A pre-war view at Eastfield shed, Glasgow of what I know as a 'Scotch Director'. No 6394 Lord James of Douglas entered service post-grouping in 1924 to a J. G. Robinson D11 design originating with the GCR. The loco immediately behind the D11/2 is Reid D34 4-4-0No. 9153 Glen Fruin.
A pre-war view at Eastfield shed, Glasgow of what I know as a 'Scotch Director'. No 6394 Lord James of Douglas entered service post-grouping in 1924 to a J. G. Robinson D11 design originating with the GCR. The loco immediately behind the D11/2 is Reid D34 4-4-0No. 9153 Glen Fruin.
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When Wilson Worsdell D20 4-4-0 No. 62341 was depicted here at her home shed of Selby on October 15th 1950 she had a shelf life of only five months as withdrawal came in March 1951. The shot is of especial interest as the tender appears to have been appropriated from a D49.
Also of interest in this picture is that carriage in the background. Has anybody useful data that I could add to this text please?
When Wilson Worsdell D20 4-4-0 No. 62341 was depicted here at her home shed of Selby on October 15th 1950 she had a shelf life of only five months as withdrawal came in March 1951. The shot is of especial interest as the tender appears to have been appropriated from a D49.
Also of interest in this picture is that carriage in the background. Has anybody useful data that I could add to this text please?
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If there could ever be any doubt as to just how aesthetically pleasing a locomotive profile can be to the human eye then this delightful side view of Gresley/Holden D16/3 4-4-0 no. 62613 at March mpd shou;d dispel such thoughts. The slide was taken on April 10th, 1960 at her home shed and little did she know that her demise was but six months away.
If there could ever be any doubt as to just how aesthetically pleasing a locomotive profile can be to the human eye then this delightful side view of Gresley/Holden D16/3 4-4-0 no. 62613 at March mpd shou;d dispel such thoughts. The slide was taken on April 10th, 1960 at her home shed and little did she know that her demise was but six months away.
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Wilson Worsdell of the North Eastern Railway cetainly knew how to create a feast for the human eye. Here we see an example of his 1910 design of C6 atlantic class in LNERl;ivery and bearing the no. 697. The loco was withdrawn in 1945 from Hull (Dairycoates) shed after a relatively short life of only 35 years.
I have no knowledge of the date or location of this shot but there might be a clue as to the latter as there's what seems to be an Ivatt 2-8-0 in the background which suggests that 697 might well towards the south of her home ground.
Wilson Worsdell of the North Eastern Railway cetainly knew how to create a feast for the human eye. Here we see an example of his 1910 design of C6 atlantic class in LNERl;ivery and bearing the no. 697. The loco was withdrawn in 1945 from Hull (Dairycoates) shed after a relatively short life of only 35 years.
I have no knowledge of the date or location of this shot but there might be a clue as to the latter as there's what seems to be an Ivatt 2-8-0 in the background which suggests that 697 might well towards the south of her home ground.
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Holden drawing office created some sweetly designed locomotives and this class certainly fitted that picture. This shot of ex-GER F7 2-4-2T No. 8307 fits that image very well. The loco was built in 1909 at Stratford works and remained in service until 1943.
I should point out that, in my opinion only, this negative could well have been copied from a print.
Holden drawing office created some sweetly designed locomotives and this class certainly fitted that picture. This shot of ex-GER F7 2-4-2T No. 8307 fits that image very well. The loco was built in 1909 at Stratford works and remained in service until 1943.
I should point out that, in my opinion only, this negative could well have been copied from a print.
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The ubiquitous workhorse of the Great Eastern was T. W. Worsdell's J15 class of 0-6-0 which lasted into the 1960's. This less than sharp and undated image is included because it depicts ex-works 65477 at Stratford attached to a very dirty oil carrying tender which,not all that legible here, has both LNER and BRITISH RAILWAYS visible on its side panel.
The ubiquitous workhorse of the Great Eastern was T. W. Worsdell's J15 class of 0-6-0 which lasted into the 1960's. This less than sharp and undated image is included because it depicts ex-works 65477 at Stratford attached to a very dirty oil carrying tender which,not all that legible here, has both LNER and BRITISH RAILWAYS visible on its side panel.
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Everybody seems to love a 'Toby' and I'm no exception. We normally expect to see them 'kilted' but the reality is probably that most weren't. This is Holden designed J70 0-6-0T No. 8224 at an unknown location but perhaps somebody recognises the distinctive backdrop. Mo. 8224 was built in 1921 at the GER's Stratford works and survived into BR ownership and was withdrawn from Ipswich shed in 1952.
Paul Goldsmith has kindly pinpointed the location as Colchester shed by the coal stage i.e. theColchester Station side of the shed building. The coal bank was altered in the early 1930s when a Mitchell light weight tub elevator was installed for coaling locos. A tram engine was allocated to Colchester to work the dock lines.
Everybody seems to love a 'Toby' and I'm no exception. We normally expect to see them 'kilted' but the reality is probably that most weren't. This is Holden designed J70 0-6-0T No. 8224 at an unknown location but perhaps somebody recognises the distinctive backdrop. Mo. 8224 was built in 1921 at the GER's Stratford works and survived into BR ownership and was withdrawn from Ipswich shed in 1952.
Paul Goldsmith has kindly pinpointed the location as Colchester shed by the coal stage i.e. theColchester Station side of the shed building. The coal bank was altered in the early 1930s when a Mitchell light weight tub elevator was installed for coaling locos. A tram engine was allocated to Colchester to work the dock lines.
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A nice portrait of the prototype DP1 DELTIC at 1B Willesden shed. DP1 was allocated to the Midland region from her introduction in 1955 and was allocated to Willesden from October '56 until January '59 after which she moved to the GN section of the Eastern region. I was privileged to ride behind Deltic in September '60 on a hair raising ride in a Gresley coach between Peterborough and Finsbury Park. The Stanier 8F in the background is No. 48666.
A nice portrait of the prototype DP1 DELTIC at 1B Willesden shed. DP1 was allocated to the Midland region from her introduction in 1955 and was allocated to Willesden from October '56 until January '59 after which she moved to the GN section of the Eastern region. I was privileged to ride behind Deltic in September '60 on a hair raising ride in a Gresley coach between Peterborough and Finsbury Park. The Stanier 8F in the background is No. 48666.
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Fowler 4P compund 4-4-0 No. 1144. Neither the date nor the location is known.
Fowler 4P compund 4-4-0 No. 1144. Neither the date nor the location is known.
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Handsome and functional Stanier 2-Cyl 2-6-4T 42639 at darlington on May 2nd, 1964. the Gresley A3 in the background is 60045 Lemburg which was the stand-by engine on that and apparently most other days.
Handsome and functional Stanier 2-Cyl 2-6-4T 42639 at darlington on May 2nd, 1964. the Gresley A3 in the background is 60045 Lemburg which was the stand-by engine on that and apparently most other days.
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45479 is one of the ubiquitous and ever popular Stanier Black 5's which was photographed by my brother on one of his 1964 jaunts. This shot is a good example of the way in which Scottish smpkebox number plates differed from their siblings to the south. The location is St Margaret's mpd in Edinburgh. The loco was withdrawn from service at Ardrossan in May 1964 according to my only reference source and this shot was taken around that time.
45479 is one of the ubiquitous and ever popular Stanier Black 5's which was photographed by my brother on one of his 1964 jaunts. This shot is a good example of the way in which Scottish smpkebox number plates differed from their siblings to the south. The location is St Margaret's mpd in Edinburgh. The loco was withdrawn from service at Ardrossan in May 1964 according to my only reference source and this shot was taken around that time.
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No. 5542 was one of the so-called Baby Scots which were nominal Fowler rebuilds of Claughton class 4-6-0's. The loco is depicted here in commendably clean condition at Camden on November 10th, 1935. 5542 never bore a name in its rebuilt form and wasn't subsequently further enhanced. It survived until June 1962 when it was withdrawn from service at Nuneaton shed (2B) after 31 years of noble service.
No. 5542 was one of the so-called Baby Scots which were nominal Fowler rebuilds of Claughton class 4-6-0's. The loco is depicted here in commendably clean condition at Camden on November 10th, 1935. 5542 never bore a name in its rebuilt form and wasn't subsequently further enhanced. It survived until June 1962 when it was withdrawn from service at Nuneaton shed (2B) after 31 years of noble service.
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Stanier Jubilee 4-6-0 No. 45573 Newfoundland on shed at Kettering on March 28th, 1965.
Stanier Jubilee 4-6-0 No. 45573 Newfoundland on shed at Kettering on March 28th, 1965.
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46100 Royal Scot has been nicely bulled up for a Crewe works open day in August 1951.
46100 Royal Scot has been nicely bulled up for a Crewe works open day in August 1951.
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Green liveried Stanier pacific no. 46242 City of Glasgow reposes at Carlisle Kingmoor in July 1963.
Green liveried Stanier pacific no. 46242 City of Glasgow reposes at Carlisle Kingmoor in July 1963.
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An interesting shot this if for nothing else that the location which is Perth North shed (29A) that was closed in 1938. Fowler Crab 2-6-0 2808 with snow plough fitted is seen reposing inside that shed on March 19th, 1936. 2808 was probably based in Scotland for most if not all its life and was withdrawn from service at Ayr in 1962 following 33 years of hard graft.
An interesting shot this if for nothing else that the location which is Perth North shed (29A) that was closed in 1938. Fowler Crab 2-6-0 2808 with snow plough fitted is seen reposing inside that shed on March 19th, 1936. 2808 was probably based in Scotland for most if not all its life and was withdrawn from service at Ayr in 1962 following 33 years of hard graft.
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A slightly less than sharp image of a loco type of which I have only this one negative. Stanier 0F 0-4-0ST 47003 was built by Kitson & Co. In 1932 and survived until withdrawal from Swansea East Dock in 1964. She's depicted here at Williamthorpe colliery on June 14th 1961. The occasion was obviously an enthusiasts' visit as the are was crawling with them but does anyone have a record or personal memory of the occasion?
A slightly less than sharp image of a loco type of which I have only this one negative. Stanier 0F 0-4-0ST 47003 was built by Kitson & Co. In 1932 and survived until withdrawal from Swansea East Dock in 1964. She's depicted here at Williamthorpe colliery on June 14th 1961. The occasion was obviously an enthusiasts' visit as the are was crawling with them but does anyone have a record or personal memory of the occasion?
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If nothing else you'll usually find variety in my web galleries!
47865 is an 0-4-2ST with Bissel truck as designed by F. W. Webb for the LNWR back in 1901 and it remained in service until 1953. It's survival was at least partly due to its rôle as a Crewe works shunter. In ex-paintshop condition that's exactly where the loco is depicted during what is believed to have been August 1951.
If nothing else you'll usually find variety in my web galleries!
47865 is an 0-4-2ST with Bissel truck as designed by F. W. Webb for the LNWR back in 1901 and it remained in service until 1953. It's survival was at least partly due to its rôle as a Crewe works shunter. In ex-paintshop condition that's exactly where the loco is depicted during what is believed to have been August 1951.
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There's a sad and sorry tale attached to this picture which is one of my own slides. This is McIntosh class 439 0-4-4T No. 55204 which entered service on the Caledonian Railway in 1910 and was withdrawn from service at Perth shed (63A) in December 1962. But hang on, this was taken in late August 1964 and so she'd hung around for nearly two years but her days really were numbered by then as she was scrapped in the December of that year. That isn't the sad tale though. I also took a front threequsrter shot which was deposited with a well known archive magazine that seems to have lost it. Apart from a strictly controlled batch of submissions to Irwell Press which was managed in exemplary fashion I haven't allowedf a single original image to leave my prenises.
There's a sad and sorry tale attached to this picture which is one of my own slides. This is McIntosh class 439 0-4-4T No. 55204 which entered service on the Caledonian Railway in 1910 and was withdrawn from service at Perth shed (63A) in December 1962. But hang on, this was taken in late August 1964 and so she'd hung around for nearly two years but her days really were numbered by then as she was scrapped in the December of that year. That isn't the sad tale though. I also took a front threequsrter shot which was deposited with a well known archive magazine that seems to have lost it. Apart from a strictly controlled batch of submissions to Irwell Press which was managed in exemplary fashion I haven't allowedf a single original image to leave my prenises.
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We just didn't seem to manage 4-6-4 designs very well in this country did we as none had long working lives? This design, Rutherford 115 class 4-6-4T No. 11103 built by Kitson for the Furness railway, had a working life of only 20 years being built in 1920 and withdrawn in 1940. It is probable that this shot was taken after the loco's withdrawal from service which suggests that the location might well be Barrow-in-Furness which was its last shed.
We just didn't seem to manage 4-6-4 designs very well in this country did we as none had long working lives? This design, Rutherford 115 class 4-6-4T No. 11103 built by Kitson for the Furness railway, had a working life of only 20 years being built in 1920 and withdrawn in 1940. It is probable that this shot was taken after the loco's withdrawal from service which suggests that the location might well be Barrow-in-Furness which was its last shed.
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An interesting shot of Drummond S11 4-4-0 No. 30399 taken at Eastleigh. The stovepipe chimney did nothing for the loco's looks but the newly applied early BR unlined black livery is of interest where the cabside numerals are concerned. What is odd though is that the wheels all seem to be burnished and yet 30399 appears to be sandwiched between two withdrawn locos.
An interesting shot of Drummond S11 4-4-0 No. 30399 taken at Eastleigh. The stovepipe chimney did nothing for the loco's looks but the newly applied early BR unlined black livery is of interest where the cabside numerals are concerned. What is odd though is that the wheels all seem to be burnished and yet 30399 appears to be sandwiched between two withdrawn locos.
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The last of a class of four Urie G16 4-8-0T's, No. 495 is depicted here at Feltham mpd on May 6th, 1938. 495's only claim to fame is that, together with classmate 494, she had a week long busman's holiday on the longmoor Military Railway in 1954 but apart from occasional overhauls at Eastleigh never strayed far from home.
The last of a class of four Urie G16 4-8-0T's, No. 495 is depicted here at Feltham mpd on May 6th, 1938. 495's only claim to fame is that, together with classmate 494, she had a week long busman's holiday on the longmoor Military Railway in 1954 but apart from occasional overhauls at Eastleigh never strayed far from home.
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Forlorn Adams T3 class 4-4-0 No. 571 awaits the cutter's torch at, probably, Eastleigh between 1943 and 1948.
Forlorn Adams T3 class 4-4-0 No. 571 awaits the cutter's torch at, probably, Eastleigh between 1943 and 1948.
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Drummond C14 class 0-4-0T No. 30589 in early BR livery photographed in poor light at Eastleigh. 30589 wore this livery during the period August 1948 until May 1951. She was built in 1907 and had a respectably long life of exactly 50 years mostly pottering around Southampton Docks.
Drummond C14 class 0-4-0T No. 30589 in early BR livery photographed in poor light at Eastleigh. 30589 wore this livery during the period August 1948 until May 1951. She was built in 1907 and had a respectably long life of exactly 50 years mostly pottering around Southampton Docks.
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Was this the last steam engine to be serviced at Reading South shed? Maunsell S15, in sparkling condition, is depicted on that shed's turntable on May 2nd 1965 having brought the LCGB sponsored Wessex Downsman (2) railtour to Reading General from Waterloo.
Was this the last steam engine to be serviced at Reading South shed? Maunsell S15, in sparkling condition, is depicted on that shed's turntable on May 2nd 1965 having brought the LCGB sponsored Wessex Downsman (2) railtour to Reading General from Waterloo.
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Athe end of 1962 saw the end of most pre-war SR locomotive classes including the splendid and much admired Maunsell Schools class of 4-4-0's. Here we see 30902 Wellington bathed in sunshine on an unspecified date at Nine Elms mpd which was her home shed.
Athe end of 1962 saw the end of most pre-war SR locomotive classes including the splendid and much admired Maunsell Schools class of 4-4-0's. Here we see 30902 Wellington bathed in sunshine on an unspecified date at Nine Elms mpd which was her home shed.
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Another Maunsell 4-4-0 but this time of the L1 inside cylinder type. A nice portrait of 31788 with smoke leaving the chimney and a young lad posing next to the leading driving wheel. Neither the location, the date nor the identity of the lad is known but for how long?
Another Maunsell 4-4-0 but this time of the L1 inside cylinder type. A nice portrait of 31788 with smoke leaving the chimney and a young lad posing next to the leading driving wheel. Neither the location, the date nor the identity of the lad is known but for how long?
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This was taken in the goods yard near Wibledon's 'C' box on December 2nd, 1962 during the mid-tour break for the pair of Beattie 0298 class 2-4-0WT's 30585 and 30587. The juxta-positioned Maunsell 'U' class mogul 31796 was simply good fortune.
This was taken in the goods yard near Wibledon's 'C' box on December 2nd, 1962 during the mid-tour break for the pair of Beattie 0298 class 2-4-0WT's 30585 and 30587. The juxta-positioned Maunsell 'U' class mogul 31796 was simply good fortune.
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Not many pre-war locos survived the Southern's 1962 cull but some of Maunsell's handsome 'W' class 2-6-4T's did. For a change this is a slide I took myself and the mount complete with data has also survived and so we know that 31913 was snapped at Norwood shed (75C) on July 14th, 1963 and still had another 10 months of service still to come.
Not many pre-war locos survived the Southern's 1962 cull but some of Maunsell's handsome 'W' class 2-6-4T's did. For a change this is a slide I took myself and the mount complete with data has also survived and so we know that 31913 was snapped at Norwood shed (75C) on July 14th, 1963 and still had another 10 months of service still to come.
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N15X 4-6-0 32333 Remembrance in malachite livery but with BR numbers applied. I had the displeasure of seeing this loco, by then in a sorry state but with plates still in situ, dumped and awaiting the cutter's torch at Brighton on June 23rd, 1956.
N15X 4-6-0 32333 Remembrance in malachite livery but with BR numbers applied. I had the displeasure of seeing this loco, by then in a sorry state but with plates still in situ, dumped and awaiting the cutter's torch at Brighton on June 23rd, 1956.
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Virtually ex-works Billinton E6 0-6-2T with later BR crest and in unlined black livery but neither the location nor the date is known.
Virtually ex-works Billinton E6 0-6-2T with later BR crest and in unlined black livery but neither the location nor the date is known.
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Although Marsh H2 atlantic No. 32424 Beachy Head gained justifiable fame within our hobby for being the last operation 4-4-2 tender engine in service in this country, this H2 example also deserves a mention for being a survivor of sorts. 32425 Trevose Head, seen here complete with nameplate but missing the dome cover, connecting and coupling rods, was officially withdrawn in September 1956 but gained a new lease of life when she was towed to Slade Green electric depot in the following December of that year where she was used as a stationary boiler until April 1957. The location for this shot isn't known but its presumed to be Slade Green and confirmation or otherwise would be appreciated.
The story of 32425 didn't quite end at Slade Green as she 'ran hot' near Three Bridges whilst being towed back to Brighton.
It was my privilege to actually ride behind 32425 during a trip to Bourne End GWR!!!! on July 29th, 1956.
Although Marsh H2 atlantic No. 32424 Beachy Head gained justifiable fame within our hobby for being the last operation 4-4-2 tender engine in service in this country, this H2 example also deserves a mention for being a survivor of sorts. 32425 Trevose Head, seen here complete with nameplate but missing the dome cover, connecting and coupling rods, was officially withdrawn in September 1956 but gained a new lease of life when she was towed to Slade Green electric depot in the following December of that year where she was used as a stationary boiler until April 1957. The location for this shot isn't known but its presumed to be Slade Green and confirmation or otherwise would be appreciated.
The story of 32425 didn't quite end at Slade Green as she 'ran hot' near Three Bridges whilst being towed back to Brighton.
It was my privilege to actually ride behind 32425 during a trip to Bourne End GWR!!!! on July 29th, 1956.
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Stroudley A1 Terrier 0-6-0T No. 82 BOXHILL is a bald description of what is possibly a unique image of this fascinating loco. This is the only Terrier to have survived in original A1 condition and now forms part of the National Collection at York. The engine was withdrawn in 1946 following years of noble service as Brighton works shunter and was subsequently restored to the condition shown here. The picture was taken in June 1948 whilst the loco, together with the recently restored Adams 4-4-0 no. 563, were based at Guildford mpd where they were prepared to exhibition standard for the Waterloo Station Centenary Exhibition. From Chris Knowles-Thomas: The exhibition (photos, documents & models) ran from 14 - 25 June 1948. It implies rolling stock was only displayed on the 14th & 23rd. 82 Boxhill, Adams 563 and LSWR lavy brake compo, SR No. 6474, on both days plus 34017 Ilfracombe on day 1 and 21C159 Sir Archibald Sinclair on the 23rd.
Stroudley A1 Terrier 0-6-0T No. 82 BOXHILL is a bald description of what is possibly a unique image of this fascinating loco. This is the only Terrier to have survived in original A1 condition and now forms part of the National Collection at York. The engine was withdrawn in 1946 following years of noble service as Brighton works shunter and was subsequently restored to the condition shown here. The picture was taken in June 1948 whilst the loco, together with the recently restored Adams 4-4-0 no. 563, were based at Guildford mpd where they were prepared to exhibition standard for the Waterloo Station Centenary Exhibition. From Chris Knowles-Thomas: The exhibition (photos, documents & models) ran from 14 - 25 June 1948. It implies rolling stock was only displayed on the 14th & 23rd. 82 Boxhill, Adams 563 and LSWR lavy brake compo, SR No. 6474, on both days plus 34017 Ilfracombe on day 1 and 21C159 Sir Archibald Sinclair on the 23rd.
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Bulleid light pacific 34091 Weymouth wasn't far from the town it was named after when this shot was taken at Yeovil mpd in 1964. She was withdrawn from service at Salisbury mpd in September of the same year.
Bulleid light pacific 34091 Weymouth wasn't far from the town it was named after when this shot was taken at Yeovil mpd in 1964. She was withdrawn from service at Salisbury mpd in September of the same year.
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The prototype Standard 3MT 2-6-2T 82000 looks to be just about ready to enter service in this early 1952 shot taken inside Swindon works.
The prototype Standard 3MT 2-6-2T 82000 looks to be just about ready to enter service in this early 1952 shot taken inside Swindon works.
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There are many unusual and perhaps one or two unique images in this set of around 50 images but arguably this one takes the biscuit even though the type of engine isn't on the favourites list for many enthusiasts. The picture itself has already generated minor controversy as it flies in the face of accepted wisdom on the subject of WD's on Southern metals
The location is Feltham mpd and the central character is WD 2-10-0 in steam, ex-works and bearinf the number 73784 whichwas later upgraded to the BR number 90760. The redoubtable Peter Kellett has delved into the available factual data regarding this class's brief forays into former SR territory and it transpires that a few 2-10-0's did work on ex-SR metals if only briefly. By a process of deduction Peter came to the conclusion that this shot was taken in February 1948. It was taken during a visit by a party of 'spotters on a bitterly cold, windy and snowy day all of which is apparent in other shots on the same roll of 35mm film.
There are many unusual and perhaps one or two unique images in this set of around 50 images but arguably this one takes the biscuit even though the type of engine isn't on the favourites list for many enthusiasts. The picture itself has already generated minor controversy as it flies in the face of accepted wisdom on the subject of WD's on Southern metals
The location is Feltham mpd and the central character is WD 2-10-0 in steam, ex-works and bearinf the number 73784 whichwas later upgraded to the BR number 90760. The redoubtable Peter Kellett has delved into the available factual data regarding this class's brief forays into former SR territory and it transpires that a few 2-10-0's did work on ex-SR metals if only briefly. By a process of deduction Peter came to the conclusion that this shot was taken in February 1948. It was taken during a visit by a party of 'spotters on a bitterly cold, windy and snowy day all of which is apparent in other shots on the same roll of 35mm film.
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Ex-works Crosti boilered Standard 9f 2-10-0 92029 is nicely lit by the fading light in this undated view taken at Shrewsbury mpd.
Ex-works Crosti boilered Standard 9f 2-10-0 92029 is nicely lit by the fading light in this undated view taken at Shrewsbury mpd.
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The experimental Brown Boveri gas turbine 18000 tucked away somewehere inside Old Oak Common's complex on February 18th, 1951.
The experimental Brown Boveri gas turbine 18000 tucked away somewehere inside Old Oak Common's complex on February 18th, 1951.
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GWR No. 642, photographed at Old Oak Common in 1919, was an Armstrong 0-6-0T built in March 1872 and withdrawn in March 1934. My thanks to Brian Bailey for filling in that gap in the black hole of GWR knowledge that I undoubtably have.
GWR No. 642, photographed at Old Oak Common in 1919, was an Armstrong 0-6-0T built in March 1872 and withdrawn in March 1934. My thanks to Brian Bailey for filling in that gap in the black hole of GWR knowledge that I undoubtably have.
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Churchward small prairie No. 4571 on the turntable at what I was told is Bromyard between Leominster and Worcester whilst in charge of an SLS railtour on April 26th, 1958. Any further data on this tour would be appreciated not only for my own records but also as a useful addition to the sixbellsjunction web site. And did Bromyard really have a turntable?
Churchward small prairie No. 4571 on the turntable at what I was told is Bromyard between Leominster and Worcester whilst in charge of an SLS railtour on April 26th, 1958. Any further data on this tour would be appreciated not only for my own records but also as a useful addition to the sixbellsjunction web site. And did Bromyard really have a turntable?
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GWR Castle class 5041 Tiverton Castle at Swindon on October 21st, 1962. 5041 was built in 1935 and lasted until December 1963.
GWR Castle class 5041 Tiverton Castle at Swindon on October 21st, 1962. 5041 was built in 1935 and lasted until December 1963.
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An impromptu visit to Southall mpd on 23/10/65 to photograph the unlikely presence of 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley being serviced elicited this view of the only other loco in steam as I recall. Beautifully lit are Collett prairie tank 6136 in steam whilst dragging 'dead' Stanier Black 5 44942 towards the shed itself. Black 5's had become commonplace on GWR metals in the London area by that time. I was working virtually next door to Paddington station and used to wander through there almost every lunch time. Steam wasn't always present but if it was than the likeliest locos would be panniers on ecs and the occasion Black 5 at the buffer stops.
An impromptu visit to Southall mpd on 23/10/65 to photograph the unlikely presence of 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley being serviced elicited this view of the only other loco in steam as I recall. Beautifully lit are Collett prairie tank 6136 in steam whilst dragging 'dead' Stanier Black 5 44942 towards the shed itself. Black 5's had become commonplace on GWR metals in the London area by that time. I was working virtually next door to Paddington station and used to wander through there almost every lunch time. Steam wasn't always present but if it was than the likeliest locos would be panniers on ecs and the occasion Black 5 at the buffer stops.
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I no longer have a record of the date when this slide was taken but it was in 1965 and so not long before 6853 Morehampton Grange was withdrawn from service. The location for this side-lit shot is Old Oak Common mpd. By that time it seemed that almost all WR sheds were 'open house' for spotters.
I no longer have a record of the date when this slide was taken but it was in 1965 and so not long before 6853 Morehampton Grange was withdrawn from service. The location for this side-lit shot is Old Oak Common mpd. By that time it seemed that almost all WR sheds were 'open house' for spotters.
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What a paint job! I was never a fan of Agfa colour film but when conditions were right it did a fine job. This outstanding portrait by the late Bill Potter - it is an original and not a copy - of GWR 4-6-0 6969 Wraysbury Hall was taken, obviously, outside Swindon works on July 23rd, 1961.
What a paint job! I was never a fan of Agfa colour film but when conditions were right it did a fine job. This outstanding portrait by the late Bill Potter - it is an original and not a copy - of GWR 4-6-0 6969 Wraysbury Hall was taken, obviously, outside Swindon works on July 23rd, 1961.
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Tucked away outside Swindon works early in 1952, probably in March, was this monstrosity in the form of Collett Manor class 4-6-0 No. 7818 Granville Manor.
A viewer has very kindly pointed me towards this concise note on the Erlestoke Manor web site that explains what this is all about:
Tucked away outside Swindon works early in 1952, probably in March, was this monstrosity in the form of Collett Manor class 4-6-0 No. 7818 Granville Manor.
A viewer has very kindly pointed me towards this concise note on the Erlestoke Manor web site that explains what this is all about:
"Manors were poor steamers as first constructed and faulty draughting arrangements were diagnosed in a series of tests at Swindon in 1951/2 carried out on 7818 Granville Manor. The draughting was modified and with a new chimney design the performance was transformed."
