Thank you, Neil.
They had a funny way of doing business indeed.
How do we set about resurrecting the article? Obviously I don't have a copy of my own which I could OCR.
I or the TTL editor can handle a pdf of the article, though the original files would be better, if possible.
Best wishes,
Jim
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- Mon Jan 18, 2021 1:12 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Carriages at Perth pre-1877
- Replies: 35
- Views: 23257
- Fri Jan 15, 2021 1:17 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Carriages at Perth pre-1877
- Replies: 35
- Views: 23257
Re: Carriages at Perth pre-1877
Thank you for that picture, Niall.
I for one missed it in the BRJ and would be delighted if your article could be resurrected, please.
Perhaps it could be reprinted, with suitable permission, in The True line?
JImS
I for one missed it in the BRJ and would be delighted if your article could be resurrected, please.
Perhaps it could be reprinted, with suitable permission, in The True line?
JImS
- Mon Jan 04, 2021 3:55 pm
- Forum: Operation, Administration
- Topic: Plus ça change
- Replies: 1
- Views: 151
Re: Plus ça change
A splendid illustration, Sinclair. As an aside, I worked on the Harwich - Zeebrugge train ferry service around 1965, and can recall that azalea and azalea indica brands of flowers were imported. The British customs would nod one type through, but in the case of the other, every box of flowers had to...
- Fri Jan 01, 2021 5:03 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Unidentified Loco
- Replies: 22
- Views: 613
Re: Unidentified Loco
A sad locomotive, but it's at a useful angle, as I spent the last day of the year that's awa' wrestling with the cylinder and slide bars on '615' Class no. 449.
I've only been working on that model for 27 years now. Guess what my New Year's Resolution is.
JimS
I've only been working on that model for 27 years now. Guess what my New Year's Resolution is.
JimS
- Mon Dec 21, 2020 10:08 am
- Forum: Structures, Equipment
- Topic: Caledonian Railway Dwelling House, Harthope
- Replies: 57
- Views: 8165
Re: Caledonian Railway Dwelling House, Harthope
Great to see the progress and the coming to life.
Have you made a New Year Resolution?
Best wishes for Christmas and a better 2021.
JimS
Have you made a New Year Resolution?
Best wishes for Christmas and a better 2021.
JimS
- Thu Dec 10, 2020 11:06 am
- Forum: Operation, Administration
- Topic: Arrival and Departure process
- Replies: 8
- Views: 352
Re: Arrival and Departure process
Mike, The inbound train engine would round and dispose of its train, which would be put away in the yard for a while, to allow the service train in, round, and return. That's my guess, but much would depend on the actual timetable on the day. The point is that the two platforms gave some flexibility...
- Thu Dec 10, 2020 10:59 am
- Forum: Operation, Administration
- Topic: Arrival and Departure process
- Replies: 8
- Views: 352
Re: Arrival and Departure process
Duncan,
I have done any platform occupation chart for Oban, but I would suggest they did need the two platforms and I think there are photos showing that. Otherwise, why build the extra ones for the Ballachulish service?
Jim
I have done any platform occupation chart for Oban, but I would suggest they did need the two platforms and I think there are photos showing that. Otherwise, why build the extra ones for the Ballachulish service?
Jim
- Wed Dec 09, 2020 8:12 pm
- Forum: Operation, Administration
- Topic: Arrival and Departure process
- Replies: 8
- Views: 352
Re: Arrival and Departure process
Mike, A relevant aspect is whether the two platforms were at the end of a single or of a double line. Ballachulish is a good example of double platform off a single line. As far as I am aware, the passenger train carriages were not transferred from the inbound platform to the other one for departure...
- Mon Nov 30, 2020 8:01 pm
- Forum: Structures, Equipment
- Topic: Another mystery location to keep our brains active!
- Replies: 37
- Views: 1950
Re: Another mystery location to keep our brains active!
Thank you for these pictures, John. I mentioned the station in the piece on excursion traffic stations in Vol. One of my Operating book, but did not expect any photos to exist, so these are very welcome.
JimS
JimS
- Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:33 pm
- Forum: Structures, Equipment
- Topic: Another mystery location to keep our brains active!
- Replies: 37
- Views: 1950
Re: Another mystery location to keep our brains active!
Earlier on in this discussion the possibility of Hunthill Jn. - East Kilbride was mentioned, and it was verified that there was indeed a passenger service (of sorts) in 1907. The May 1907 Railway Magazine states that in that year Calderwood Glen was opened in that section. It served an estate owned ...
- Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:33 pm
- Forum: Structures, Equipment
- Topic: Another mystery location to keep our brains active!
- Replies: 37
- Views: 1950
Re: Another mystery location to keep our brains active!
Earlier on in this discussion the possibility of Hunthill Jn. - East Kilbride was mentioned, and it was verified that there was indeed a passenger service (of sorts) in 1907. The May 1907 Railway Magazine states that in that year Calderwood Glen was opened in that section. It served an estate owned ...
- Fri Nov 27, 2020 8:45 am
- Forum: Operation, Administration
- Topic: Dundee (East) Station Facade
- Replies: 11
- Views: 512
Re: Dundee (East) Station Facade
I can't help with that query, Niall, but just thought I would thank you for the good news that a book on the D&A is under way.
Much needed, as it was a fascinating enterprise.
JimS
Much needed, as it was a fascinating enterprise.
JimS
- Thu Nov 26, 2020 9:38 am
- Forum: Structures, Equipment
- Topic: Walking the closed Callander & Oban section
- Replies: 0
- Views: 159
Walking the closed Callander & Oban section
with Rob Bell on Channel 5 starts a new four-part series from 2000 on Friday 27th November, with the Callander & Oban and the Killin branch due to be shown on 4th December.Walking Disused Railways
Our Association has assisted the producers with photographs from our Archives.
JimS
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 7:36 pm
- Forum: Modelling Resources
- Topic: Model Wagon Company
- Replies: 15
- Views: 860
Re: Model Wagon Company
Yes, Ian Middleditch was the principal one behind the MWC. As I understand it, the range went to 51L, as did many of the castings of fittings mastered by Mike Gilgannon, who was closely associated with Ian. Not sure I could put my hands on a list of the wagons by MWC, but I will be surprised if the ...
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:32 am
- Forum: Structures, Equipment
- Topic: Another mystery location to keep our brains active!
- Replies: 37
- Views: 1950
Re: Another mystery location to keep our brains active!
Fascinating, folks.
But John, did you actually attach that Google Earth shot?
JimS
But John, did you actually attach that Google Earth shot?
JimS
- Fri Nov 20, 2020 10:33 am
- Forum: Modelling Resources
- Topic: Lockdown
- Replies: 3
- Views: 327
Re: Lockdown
I just have to brag that I knew Gerry Fiennes. When I was an AYM at Whitemoor, it was not unknown for him to turn up on a train of coal empties, from, say, Angel Road. He would then wander round the yard with me and meet old friends and just enjoy the railway and its people. I remember him once rema...
- Fri Nov 13, 2020 8:45 pm
- Forum: Structures, Equipment
- Topic: Where is this?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4309
Re: Where is this?
Yes, we should certainly try to link these between the two archives. Not only that but some of the descriptive material as well. The photos you have been looking at are, technically, not yet in the CRA archives but will be when access to Thurso St and indeed to the other archives becomes possible ag...
- Tue Nov 10, 2020 7:40 pm
- Forum: Structures, Equipment
- Topic: Where is this?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4309
Re: Where is this?
Well, that was quicker and more comprehensive than I ever imagined. Thank you for joining the Forum and making such a contribution. I will fire off some of these photos from Richard Chown at intervals to keep us amused. Here are two. JimS Corroded girders from bridge loaded on CR wagon - RChown coll...
- Mon Nov 09, 2020 8:25 pm
- Forum: Structures, Equipment
- Topic: Where is this?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4309
Re: Where is this?
I am delighted to know that the bridgeworks are now safely located as Fauldhouse. I have a high quality copy of that photograph from the late Richard Chown, who was of course a bridge engineer at one time in his railway career. Unfortunately it was not identified. Nor were the rest in the little col...
- Tue Oct 20, 2020 9:36 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: A pleasant scene
- Replies: 3
- Views: 360
A pleasant scene
As many of you will know, as best we can in the pandemic situation, some of us are dealing with Jim MacIntosh's collection to make it available in the archives in due course. This picture appeared without any hints as to its origin. I thought it was such a pleasant old scene that it was worth puttin...
- Tue Oct 13, 2020 3:56 pm
- Forum: Structures, Equipment
- Topic: A mystery bridge
- Replies: 9
- Views: 670
Re: A mystery bridge
Yes, correctly identified and in in record speed. The description on the photo which emanated from the BRB (don't ask) has no date, but says: "Removal of 'Spion Kop' Bridge (CR Rutherglen to Blochairn Line, Closed 1964) between Camlachie and Parkhead". I never saw it in real life. It must have shake...
- Tue Oct 13, 2020 12:05 pm
- Forum: Structures, Equipment
- Topic: A mystery bridge
- Replies: 9
- Views: 670
A mystery bridge
This might be a challenge to pass some time. It shows a bridge being demolished, and we can assume it is related to the days of the Glasgow suburban electrifications. But where? Having decided to offer it for comment, I then discovered the official description, so the answer is known. However I thou...
- Mon Oct 05, 2020 10:12 am
- Forum: Modelling Resources
- Topic: Modelling season again
- Replies: 5
- Views: 581
Re: Modelling season again
Thanks, Paul. I knew that certain moulds changed hands, but the amount of changing was revealing. Indeed the moulds for the Model Wagon Company and the various fittings of Caledonian wagons have been through a few hands. Your comment on preparing for a winter's modelling is beginning to look ever mo...
- Wed Sep 30, 2020 12:11 pm
- Forum: Modelling Q&A
- Topic: Dock Tank Deviations
- Replies: 52
- Views: 7721
Re: Dock Tank Deviations
Lovely work, Alan.
You might like this photo of one at work in the days of my youth.
Many thanks for recording all your stages of work.
JimS
You might like this photo of one at work in the days of my youth.
Many thanks for recording all your stages of work.
JimS
- Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:35 pm
- Forum: Structures, Equipment
- Topic: And yet another mystery photograph
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2886
Re: And yet another mystery photograph
Now there is a suggestion which the Committee will consider. This may be an opportunity to say that of course the Committee has been evaluating how we should go forward in these trying times, and I have written a piece thereon in the forthcoming TTL. It is at the printers now, and incorporates a tre...