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Query 2311
Query 2311
A photograph of an unknown location, possibly taken around 1965 or 1966. The location may, possibly, be near Thornton Junction.
[Added 11 July 2023.]
A photograph of an unknown location, possibly taken around 1965 or 1966. The location may, possibly, be near Thornton Junction.
[Added 11 July 2023.]
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Looks like a drift mine or opencast site though the large bing suggest a long mining history in the area. First thought is Kelty Disposal Point, operated by the Opencast Executive, which branched off the West of Fife Mineral Railway.
I don't remember these hopper wagons being used in Fife and would suggest north-east England.
These hopper wagons were used in Fife & Clackmannan (see e.g. images 13684 and 23558). The bing looks like one of the Lumphinnans pits - not No.1 which closed in 1957 but perhaps No.XI pit beside the Lumphinnans Central Jct to Kelty South Jct line. That pit did not close until late 1966. Note the bing is burning and that there appears to be a pylon of an aerial ropeway just to the left of the column of steam coming from the safety valve. Tramways up the bing slope were more common in Fife although Comrie was an exception which had an aerial ropeway for depositing spoil.
Following Mark's noting of Comrie Colliery's unique use of a tip aerial ropeway, have spent some time carefully checking 1950/60s pictures and mapping. Comrie seems very probably the location of the pictured WD 2-8-0 with its tip behind. That has also been also been noted as burning elsewhere. Looks like it is in this location.
Although I'd like to think Michael is right about Comrie, I'm not 100% convinced. First, given Comrie was on an NCB branch, it was normally the NCB locos which took coal to the exchange sidings at Oakley and empties back up. I'm not aware of BR locos using the branch but there might have been exceptions. Second, the hopper loader in the photo also doesn't fit with Comrie - Bill's most recent image 86579 shows the loading arrangements for wagons. Third, the aerial ropeway also ran from beside the washers up on to the bing. This is very clear in the photo of Comrie on the Scottish Mining website which appears to be taken from one of the aerial ropeway pylons looking down towards the pit in its earlier days. The relative alignment of the aerial ropeway and the sidings in that photo is hard to reconcile with the alignment of the sidings and the ropeway in the photo of the WD. Fourth, I think those hopper wagons were solely used to supply Kincardine Power Station and they only worked from a small number of pits and mines which supplied coal from the Upper Hirst seam including Manor Powis, Dollar, and Polmaise 3&4 (and it's clearly not one of those locations). I don't think the Upper Hirst seam was actually mined at Comrie.
Mark Poustie
Given your extensive local operational knowledge of Comrie I have to concede some reservations, despite having earlier found much very persuasive pictorial and diagramatic evidence. Presumably we now need to find a second Fife pit using aerial ropeway for bing disposals. Seems there was not just the one historically as originally suggested. Very struck by the inconsistent coal loading arrangements shown in the two photographs.
Mark Poustie
Given your extensive local operational knowledge of Comrie I have to concede some reservations, despite having earlier found much very persuasive pictorial and diagramatic evidence. Presumably we now need to find a second Fife pit using aerial ropeway for bing disposals. Seems there was not just the one historically as originally suggested. Very struck by the inconsistent coal loading arrangements shown in the two photographs.
My above suggestion of another Fife pit with a ropeway may be purely misleading. Mea culpa. Was merely following the posting's rather leading header - stating "possibly ... near Thornton ...". Given it's not Comrie, with its unique to Fife ropeway, it would seem to leave a location outside the 'kingdom' probable.
There is an online gazetteer of UK aerial ropeways at www.ropeways.co.uk. It does suggest that in addition to Comrie, there were some other pits in Scotland which had ropeways including 2 in Ayrshire and also notes Rothes Colliery but the photo of WD is clearly not at Rothes. However, it does indicate the Lindsay Colliery at Kelty had an aerial ropeway and I've found a photo of that. Lindsay was closed in 1965 and abandoned in 1968 so the dates potentially fit. So Bill's initial suggestion may be close to the mark that the WD is on the remains of West of Fife Mineral Railway near Lindsay. However, again the relative alignment of the ropeway at Lindsay and the sidings don't quite seem to fit this photo of the WD. It did also occur to me that with the blurring of this photo in the foreground it might actually be a grab shot from a passing train which would rule out Lindsay. So Kenny's suggestion of N E England may be correct - and hopefully if it's not Lindsay, the gazetteer may help someone else identify the location.
I think this is probably Manor Powis, which had exactly this type of pylon on the aerial ropeway to the bing (and on the same orientation). Wagons of this type were used here. If correct, the view looks east.
Having looked at the photos on Canmore I agree with your suggestion, Ewan. The photos I have previously seen of Manor Powis were of the 1954 drift mine developed right beside the Forth and the narrow gauge line which brought the coal from there to the preparation plant at the older pit. This view is from the north side of the bing looking eastwards, from the Alloa-Stirling line and as I suggested earlier might be a grab shot from a passing train. Agree that pylons are the same in the Canmore photo and the bing is similarly shaped. These wagons were indeed used on Manor Powis - Kincardine Power Station trains hauling coal mined from the Upper Hirst seam reached at Manor Powis through the 1954 drift mine which finally closed in 1972. So I was clearly wrong in my earlier assessment that this was not Manor Powis.
This sounds good to me. The only place I can clearly remember these wagons locally was at Manor Powis, seen from the train from Dunfermline Upper to Stirling.
This query seems positively resolved now as Manor Powis, given both comments following Ewan's suggestion and subsequent historical checking being fully supportive.
Query 2306
Query 2306
Where is this and what was purpose of this arrangement of track at the end of this platform? Note the long row of Motorail wagons on the track adjacent to the platform edge.
[Added 10 February 2021.]
Now resolved - see image 75754.
Where is this and what was purpose of this arrangement of track at the end of this platform? Note the long row of Motorail wagons on the track adjacent to the platform edge.
[Added 10 February 2021.]
Now resolved - see image 75754.
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This is Inverness. Not sure of the purpose of the track arrangement at end of platform, but could be for a shunting loco to wait to remove empty stock from the adjacent platform?
I think this is Inverness, looking back towards the main southbound departure platforms. The short siding is a former end-loading dock, useful for loading a single Carriage Truck, but loading a rake of MotorRail carflats there would completely block the station throat. If memory serves, the far end of the siding where the carflats are stabled was provided with a loading ramp accessed from a narrow lane near the main station building - better than making cars drive all the way along the main departure platforms !
INVERNESS
Inverness station and this was used for the loading of cars onto the motorail wagons
Stirling and the Motorail loading ramp for cars?
Inverness? If so the siding at the platform end was used for unloading car carriers in an early form of motorail.
Platforms 1&2 at Inverness were extended in timber and a loading dock for cars added in 1905. (See photograph on page 58 of The Highland Main Line by Neil T Sinclair.)
Query 2303
Query 2303
A DMU for Barrow in 1972, but where?
[Added 12 August 2020.]
Now resolved - see image 73977.
A DMU for Barrow in 1972, but where?
[Added 12 August 2020.]
Now resolved - see image 73977.
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Kents Bank station.
Wrong direction for Kents Bank but the only suggestion I can make is the now closed Sandside between Milnthorpe and Arnside.
Ravenglass, looking north west.
Agree with KL...Ravenglass.
Not Sandside - closed in 1942!
Definitely Ravenglass. The gate leads to the ramped footpath down to the Ratty access road. The train is on the bridge over the village access road which was replaced by a new one a couple of years ago (the bridge not the road). The shelter from which the photo was taken is now part of the R&ER museum.
Query 2301
Query 2301
A summer Saturday express restarts, but from where?
[Added 10 July 2020.]
Now resolved - see image 73602.
A summer Saturday express restarts, but from where?
[Added 10 July 2020.]
Now resolved - see image 73602.
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Forfar? I am thinking that this is at Forfar North Jct with the Black 5 taking the mainline towards Guthrie and the north with the photographer standing on the line to Monifieth?
Forfar North Junction.
Northbound at Forfar North Junction.
Query 2300
Query 2300
A boy on a buffer stop watches a Black 5 pass a signal box and cottage. But where?
Now resolved - see image 73430.
A boy on a buffer stop watches a Black 5 pass a signal box and cottage. But where?
Now resolved - see image 73430.
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Friarton, south of Perth, looking north. See photo 67307.
The old crossing at Friarton south of Perth station. Probably taken in the late 1950s.
Waiting for a train... where?
Now resolved - see image 73380.
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Bellingham station on the Catford Loop line in south London, looking south.
View from a train... where?
Now resolved - see image 73359.
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I'd say this was Reading West.
Looks like Reading West prior to electrification
Reading West station.
Junction... where?
Now resolved - see image 73353.
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Stainton Junction on the former Waverley Route at the south end of Kingmoor Yard, looking south.
Stainton RR.
Former bridge 203, buried on construction of down run round for Millerhill parapet visable.
Former bridge 203, buried on construction of down run round for Millerhill parapet visable.
Looks like the split of the lines to Kingmoor Yard and the old Waverley route at Stainton with the latter starting its climb to cross the WCML - as in image 31075.
Re my original response - I should have said image 31077 - sorry!
Approaching a former station... where?
Now resolved - see image 73333.
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Knowesgate on the Wansbeck line looking east, see photo 17788.
This is Knowesgate station on the Wansbeck Valley line between Morpeth and Reedsmouth.
Freight approaching... where?
Now resolved - see image 73313.
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GWR main line between Didcot and Swindon?
Agree with EG - looks like the east side of Swindon.
Passing freight... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 73283.
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Is this Strathord Junction? Freight is heading north with the Bankfoot branch on the right?
Total guess but could this be Stratford, the Black Five heading for Stanley Junction and the Bankfoot Branch curving away to the right (north)? Suggested date would be late 1950s.
Old station house... where?
Now resolved - see image 73267.
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Is it the station house at Newcastleton? The station itself would have been just off to the right beyond the level crossing.
Newcastleton, Copshaw, the Holm.
North Grimston, E Yorks?
Newcastleton.
Train approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 73254.
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Possibly a southbound train leaving Inverness near Millburn Jn. mid 1950s.
Northbound after leaving Stirling in the fifties?
My first thought was, is this approaching Perth? However a more detailed examination of the area behind the telegraph pole and I wonder if it is a railway embankment that can be seen?
Prehaps heading north out of Perth, vicinity of Balhousie Junction?
Abandoned platforms... where?
Now resolved - see image 73210.
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This is the original Killin station, later renamed Glenoglehead Crossing, looking south through Glenogle towards Lochearnhead.
Glenoglehead on the Callander & Oban line, looking south.
The old platfforms at Glenoglehead looking south.
Waiting for a train... where?
Now resolved - see image 73173.
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Looks like half way around the North London line - can't be sure which station - somewhere near Hampstead Heath
Stoke Newington station in Greater London, looking south east.
The Liverpool Street bound platform at Stoke Newington.
Train departure... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 73162.
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East end of Greenock Central in the 1960s?
Preservation era departure from Keighley in the 1980s featuring 80002?
Paisley Gilmour Street - mid 1960s possibly?
Is it Greenock?
An evening in the 80s... where?
Now resolved - see image 73140.
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North Queensferry?
I think this is one of the South Wales Valley Lines.
The footbridge and lighting is the same as at Ystrad Rhondda in South Wales, so view may be at that location on the Treherbert line.
Looks like Cwmbran.
I agree with Ystrad Rhonnda - the new station the replaced the one that was renamed Ton Pentre, about 1986 I think. The furniture certainly looks very Valley Lines - and there are relatively few stations with more than one platform!
Old goods shed... where is this?
Now resolved - see image 73095.
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Was it Oldmeldrum?
Looks like the old goods shed at Biggar. It's used by a building company.
The old woden goods shed at Loanhead.
Biggar?
Looks like Biggar, Lanarkshire
Loanhead? A bit like the one from a different angle in image 45942.
Goods shed at Biggar I believe
Diesel hauled... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 73062.
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Northbound train at Pitlochry c1970. See photo 32421.
Pitlochry around 1973.
I think this could be Pitlochry in the early 70s with the train waiting to head north.
Pitlochry north bound.
Time period 68 to 73 leaning more more to early 70's from loco condition.
Time period 68 to 73 leaning more more to early 70's from loco condition.
Northbound train at Pitlochry, late 1960s or early 1970s - Highland Lines Class 24/1 diesel with headlights and tablet catcher in cabside recess at the far (No.1) end.
Station entrance... where?
Now resolved - see image 73011.
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I think this is the east side entrance to Hither Green station running off Fernbrook Road.
Passing train... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 72992.
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Near Polmont around 1985?
Down train at Culloden Moor taken from the B9006. Engineers siding bottom right. Early 80'S?
Agree with general area of Polmont / Falkirk.
Looks like the cutting at Goose Hill - possibly a special in the 1980s - heading towards Wakefield Kirkgate.
Platform view... where?
Now resolved - see image 72976.
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Burnley Barracks station on the single line branch to Colne, Lancashire.
Burnley Barracks
Platform view - where and when?
Now resolved - see image 72959.
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Ballinluig on the Highland Main Line, looking north in the mid 80s.
This looks a bit like Ballinluig on the Highland Main Line, looking north, when there was still a crossing loop - possibly on the first visit of an HST to the HML in 1979.
Is it Pitlochry looking north?
Possibly Ballinluig looking north around 1980?
I think this could be Ballinluig looking north. The date would have to be 1984 as I believe the HSTs started on the "Chieffie" then and the loop was removed in 1985. I don't know when the platforms were demolished.
Train approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 72915.
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Southbound from Aberdeen in the 1950s?
South of Perth 1955?
Railway viaduct... where?
Now resolved - see image 72901.
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Could be Pinmore on the Stranraer line.
I reckon that this could be the northern part of Pinmore Viaduct, viewed from road level below looking east, the basis for that assumption the construction and the rails and stanchions in lieu of masonry parapet.
Kinclair or Pinmore viaduct as viewed from the A714 looking East. This viaduct was opened in 1877 on the line between Girvan and Portpatrick.
Passing train... where?
Now resolved - see image 72853.
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The view south from Kidderminster station past the old goods shed.
The big shed on the right , the feather on the signal and the passing train are making me think this is Kidderminster.
Kidderminster, looking south. Train is a class 172 DMU in West Midlands livery.
Is this Kidderminster looking towards Worcester
Looking towards a junction... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 72848.
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Could this be the Townhill branch from Dunfermline in the days before trees took over the railway?
Strathord on the Caledonian main line to Aberdeen, branch to Bankfoot off to the left, looking north c1960.
Aberlady Junction? Date - the branch closed in 1964
Steam hauled freight... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 72829.
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The old Rotherham Masborough station in the late fifties or early sixties?
The north end of Stonehaven station in the early to mid 1950s. The WD 2-8-0 appears to have stopped to used the watering facilities.
I never saw one as clean as this. It can't be far from Doncaster Works.
Possibly the north end of Stonehaven station in the 1950s?
Single line section ahead... where?
Now resolved - see image 72816.
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It's Hunmanby, looking south.
Hunmanby on the Scarborough to Bridlington line, looking south. See photo 59109.
Hunmanby, looking towards Bridlington
Train approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 72807.
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Isn't this Ayr? I have seen shots of the buildings behind which I think is a school near a junction. The stock is ex LMS and the loco a Crab?
Southern approach to Ayr in the 1950s?
Could this be Coatbridge? I may be way off but looks familiar.
Approaching Stevenston during the 1950s or 1960s?
Belmont LC south of Ayr station around 1960ish?
The train has passed over Belmont crossing and is now heading north towards Ayr.It will shortly cross over Chalmers Road before reaching the station.
Level crossing in the 1980s... where?
Now resolved - see image 72788.
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Brampton on the East Suffolk line, looking south.
Train approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 72776.
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East Kilbride line, possibly around the Busby area in the late 1950s or early 1960s?
Train approach Clarkston in the early to mid 1960s?
Thorntonhall, 1966?
Afternoon stroll... where?
Now resolved - see image 72765.
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The old trackbed at Maxwelltown looking west.
Somewhere on the Speyside line ?
Reckon this is Maxwelltown, looking west to Cargenbridge from the over bridge at the east end of the station site, date wise could be any time After the track was lifted and the foot/cycle path created.
Passing coal train... where?
Now resolved - see image 72710.
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Looks like a train for Fiddlers Ferry passing under the WCML at Warrington Bank Quay
Looks like the low level line through Warrington just after passing below Bank Quay. The coal train would be heading for Fiddlers Ferry.
A Fiddlers Ferry coal train heading West under the WCML at Warrington Bank Quay?
View through a station... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 72700.
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Could be the old Clydebank station - probably taken around the mid 1950s?
Clydebank Central, looking south east in the 50s.
Station entrance... where?
Now resolved - see image 72683.
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Mill Hill East on London Underground's Northern Line.
Passing train... where?
Now resolved - see image 72675.
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Approaching Galabank Junction on the Borders Railway.
Looks like Borders Railway - near Stow, maybe.
The Highland main line running through Strathfleet.
On the Borders Railway near Heriot.
Initial thoughts were somewhere on the Gala Water side of Falahill but the fences look old and the First Group livery was probably gone by the time it reopened . I shall have a stab at the far north line near Rogart.
Stabling point... where?
Now resolved - see image 72657.
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Wondered if it might be the yard at Westbury?
Westbury
Former locomotive shed... where?
Now resolved - see image 72651.
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No comments so far.
Old goods shed... where?
Now resolved - see image 72631.
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Ballater, looking east.
Inverness
Ballater
Signal box... where?
Now resolved - see image 72623.
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Chichester?
Eastbourne
Signal box interior in the 1980s... where?
Now resolved - see image 72615.
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Ely Station North.
Ely Station North
What, where and when?
[Added 26 March 2020.]
Now resolved - see image 72601.
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It's the yard at NRM Shildon, but can't place the loco!
Great Eastern Railway directors' saloon no. 63 of 1912 with a diesel shunter. Location possibly Shildon c 2006.
Agree - definitely the yard at Shildon, but can't identify the locomotive depite the strange yellow buffer plate!
Looks a bit like an old BR class 02 0-4-0 DH with the rear veranda and entrance door - were it not for the sloping cabsides. Foreign loco possibly?
Station approach... where?
Now resolved - see image 72558.
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Looks like Sherborne.
Sherborne in Dorset.
View from the station footbridge... where?
Now resolved - see image 72542.
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Narborough on the Nuneaton to Leicester line, looking north.
Possibly Tynemouth station, Tyne & Wear Metro
Disused station... where?
Now resolved - see image 72517.
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I think this is Pinkhill on the old Corstorphine branch looking east from under the bridge.
Pinkhill, NBR Corstorphine branch, looking east.
Pinkhill station on the old Corstorphine branch in Edinburgh, looking towards Balgreen.
Approaching a level crossing... where?
Now resolved - see image 72505.
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Rauceby on the Nottingham to Sleaford line, looking north west.
Looks like Wainfleet on the Skegness line?
Rauceby, Lincolnshire.
Railway housing... where?
Now resolved - see image 72485.
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Bit of a guess from previous Railscot posts. Somewhere on the Central Wales line?
The houses overlook Windermere station. I think they are now used as holiday accommodation.
Train calling... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 72463.
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Looks like Neilston High in the early 1950s, probably an Uplawmoor train.
Query 2252
Query 2252
InterCity HST approaching in the 1990s... where?
Now resolved - see image 72436.
InterCity HST approaching in the 1990s... where?
Now resolved - see image 72436.
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Goonbarrow Junction on the Newquay branch, looking south east.
Goonbarrow Junction signal box in the early 1990s.
Looks like a summer service on the Newquay branch at Goonbarrow Jct.
Site of a former station... where?
Now resolved - see image 72412.
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Possibly Junction Road station in Leith (later Junction Bridge). The Water of Leith would be on the left of the picture.
The eastern end of the old goods platform at Hawick.
Junction Street Bridge, Leith
Query 2250
Query 2250
Former railway viaduct photographed in the 1950s... where?
Now resolved - see image 72392.
Former railway viaduct photographed in the 1950s... where?
Now resolved - see image 72392.
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Friockheim
The long closed and demolished Friockheim viaduct.
The viaduct over the Lunan and Vinny Waters at Friockheim on the long closed curve to Glasterlaw, looking north. It was demolished in the late 70s following a partial collapse
Reckon this is Friockheim Viaduct looking northeast, the structure on the long disused east to north spur between the Arbroath & Forfar Railway and the Aberdeen Railway.
Closing the gates... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 72371.
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Are we on the GN & GE Joint line at Cowbit? looking north. As for the date, a guess would be sometime around 1970?
Little Steeping on the Skegness line, looking north-east in the mid 80s.
Has to be Lincs / Norfolk / Suffolk area of the country - possibly one of the replaced crossings on the Lowestoft line?
Little Steeping on the Skegness Line - now a half barrier autmatic crossing.
Train approaching - where and when?
Now resolved - see image 72320.
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Train is leaving Busby station heading towards East Kilbride. Looking north from Westerton Lane bridge c1960.
A disused station... where?
Now resolved - see image 72309.
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Could be the old Kielder Forest station in Northumberlad.
Kielder Forest, Nov 2007 - see image 17580
Looks like the old station at Kielder on the Border Counties line - later to become Kielder Forest.
A former station... where?
Now resolved - see image 72263.
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London Road goods station in Carlisle, see photo 38289.
The old terminus at Yarmouth South Town, now demolished.
The old London Road station in Carlisle.
Platform view... where?
Now resolved - see image 72239.
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Looks like Cleethorpes seen from a train passing through the station.
Train departing... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 72199.
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Bristol Temple Meads early 2000s?
Virgin Cross Country train at Leamington Spa station around 1995?
Leaving Bristol Temple Meads in the direction of Birmingham, probably mid to late nineties.
Looks a bit like the St Philips area of Bristol, visible on the north side of the line between Temple Meads station and Barton Road depot.
Train approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 72177.
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Up train somewhere on the Strathmore main line between Stanley Jn and Forfar, perhaps: mid-late 1950s.
Agree with Strathmore Line, possibly near Ardler Junction based on old pictures
Old railway viaduct... where?
Now resolved - see image 72146.
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This reminds me of a viaduct over the Clyde near Carstairs, although I could be wrong. It's been a while since I was last there. I live locally, so will try to confirm when the weather improves.
Torksey Viaduct just east of the old Cottam Power Station.
Its the early box girder bridge over the Trent at Torksey in Lincolnshire.
View from a train... where?
Now resolved - see image 72123.
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Whimple, looking towards Exeter.
Train approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 72109.
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Having a guess at Balquidder junction circa 1964
Could it be Girvan - train approaching from the south? 1960s?
The station appears to be in an elevated position with a mountainous background. I thought this would be easy but it isn’t. My first stab is Arrochar and Tarbet before vegetation overtook all these views. As for date we’ll go for 1959.
Could it be Crianlarich, coming off the Callander with the hills of GlenLochay in the background?
Platform view... where?
Now resolved - see image 72067.
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Swineshead, to the west of Boston. View towards Sloeaford.
Query 2238
Query 2238
Loading bank alongside old station site in mid 1990s... where?
Now resolved - see image 72051.
Loading bank alongside old station site in mid 1990s... where?
Now resolved - see image 72051.
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Mawcarse
Mawcarse station, looking north east. See photo 18540.
Old goods platform at Menstrie.
Waiting for a train... where?
Now resolved - see image 72046.
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Dore & Totley station, looking west. Probably taken from a train on the Midland Main Line.
Dore & Totley?
Station approach in 200X... where?
Now resolved - see image 72027.
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Fairly sure this is the old station at Kirbymoorside, taken sometime after the agricultural firm which used the site left. The buildings have since been demolished.
Platform view... where?
Now resolved - see image 71991.
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Looks like Rotherham Central.
Station approach... where?
Now resolved - see image 71950.
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Sankey for Penketh on the ex Cheshire Lines Committee Manchester to Liverpool line.
Freight approaching... where?
Now resolved - see image 71935.
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Must be Bristol Parkway with the Theale - Robeston empty tamks... presumably taken from a train window?
Jim Petrie may be correct, as the curvature of the line accords with Parkway looking east, plus the footbridge corrugated sides are as at Parkway. See image 37963.
Agree, Bristol Parkway.
Passing freight... where?
Now resolved - see image 71907.
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Looks like a fairly new station. From comparisons the catenary would suggest Cambridge North.
Is this view taken on the soon to be electrified section of the Midland Main Line north of Bedford, possibly around Wellingborough or Market Harbrough?
There appears to be a third platform to the left that has no overhead wiring.
There appears to be a third platform to the left that has no overhead wiring.
Could be Cambridge North.
Old railway viaduct... where?
Now resolved - see image 71885.
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Leaderfoot?
Looks like the Water of Luce Viaduct to the west of Glenluce, viewed south from the old road.
Platform view... where?
Now resolved - see image 71874.
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Looks a bit like Matlock Bath, taken from a passing railtour.
Platform scene... where?
Now resolved - see image 71826.
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Lincoln perhaps?
Agree with Lincoln - probably a Sheffield / Leeds train.
Passing train... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 71799.
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Barrhead South Junction, looking north in the late 50s. The train is on the Glasgow, Barrhead & Kilmarnock Joint line approaching the junction. Below is the Paisley & Barrhead District line. See photo 68963.
A disused junction... where?
Now resolved - see image 71787.
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Something makes me think this is just north of Poulton-le-Fylde on the former line to Fleetwood, looking towards Thornton? Image 27344?
A former station... where?
Now resolved - see image 71775.
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Looks like the former station at Barrasford on the Border Counties line from Hexham to Reedsmouth.
I may be totally wrong, but I find the architecture reminiscent if the Kirkby Stephen to Richmond route.
Barrasford, Border Counties Railway.
Yorkshire Dales - possibly on the Wensleydale Railway?
Platform view in the 1990s... where?
Now resolved - see image 71740.
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Looks like Cardenden - one of the Fife coal trains.
Could be Radley, south of Oxford. Possibly one of the Didcot PS coal trains?
Platform view... where?
Now resolved - see image 71676.
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Looks like the Merseyrail station at Aigburth.
The south-bound platform at Aigburth on the Merseyrail line between Liverpool Central and Hunt's Cross
This is Aigburth railway station on the Northern Line of Merseyrail. Nowadays it is part of the Southport–Hunts Cross route. In earlier times it was a Cheshire Lines Committee station on the main line between Manchester and Liverpool Central.
Abandoned goods yard in 200X... where?
Now resolved - see image 71653.
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Hexham, looking west, see photo 9297.
Train arriving... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 71600.
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Stirling. Mid-fifties?
Fairly sure this is a northbound train arriving at Coupar Angus in the early 1950s.
Looks like Stirling in the late fifties or early sixties.
View from a train... where?
Now resolved - see image 71567.
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Aviemore from the Speyside Railway platform.
Looks like one of the North London main line stations?
Looks like a WCML station in the outer London area, going by the supports' colour scheme, where the fast line platforms have been fenced off for use only as operationally required. Not Harrow & Wealdstone as platform buildings and canopy are different at that station. Possibly North Wembley or South Kenton where there are also the platforms for the LT lines to Harrow & Wealdstone
It is Harrow & Wealdstone; you can see Enterprise rent-a-car in the distance at The Bridge.
Old railway viaduct... where?
Now resolved - see image 71549.
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Possibly the one at Cargenbridge on the walking route from Dumfries?
South of Maxwelltown (left) and on the northern edge of the business park at Cargenbridge (right). The footpath in the foreground to the trackbed of the former Port Road.towards Dumfries and is known as the Maxwelltown Railway Path.
I reckon this is Garrick viaduct at Cargenbridge, just west of Dumfries on the old Port Road, the view north from the southwest side. Date sometime after 2000.
Station frontage... where?
Now resolved - see image 71499.
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Snaresbrook
Train approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 71480.
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Northbound through Pollokshaws in the 1950s?
The yards at Pollokshaws West around 1955.
View over a station... where?
Now resolved - see image 71460.
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Looks like Urmston.
Urmston on the ex CLC Manchester to Liverpool line, looking west. See photo 61558.
Urmston, Greater Manchester
Platform view in 200X... where?
Now resolved - see image 71447.
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These look like the old railway cottages at Scotch Dyke on the Waverley Route, with the old station building out of shot on the right.
Train approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 71430.
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The old yard at Balloch in the fifties?
Northbound past the sidings at Pollokshaws in the late 1950s?
DMU at the platform... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 71408.
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Looks like Norwich - say around 1975?
Norwich Thorpe, early 1980s ?
Norwich (Thorpe) c1980.
AYR 1980s
A bit of a guess but could it be Norwich, late 70s or early 80s?
Old goods yard... where?
Now resolved - see image 71389.
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Rosslynlee station on the Peebles Railway, looking south west.
Rosslynlee?
Query 2210
Query 2210
Disused 3-arch road bridge spanning an operational railway alongside a busy road... where?
Now resolved - see image 71353.
Disused 3-arch road bridge spanning an operational railway alongside a busy road... where?
Now resolved - see image 71353.
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Looks like Kilnknowe junction at Galashiels
Looking north with Burnley Barracks station to the right and the main road from the M65 into Burnley behind the photographer, I think.
Platform scene... where?
Now resolved - see image 71331.
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Solihull
This view has the appearance of being of Leamington Spa station looking northbound, although the platform canopy must have been cut back if it is.
Possibly Dorridge?
Cold call... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 71320.
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Dalwhinnie, looking north in the early 1990s.
Between Chester and Crewe, with the old MoD site fence in in the background. Taken about 10 years ago (2009).
Could be Dalwhinnie - 1990s.
Disused station... where?
Now resolved - see image 71316.
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The old Dunragit station on the Stranraer line.
Dunragit.
Platform view... where?
Now resolved - see image 71292.
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Corby, looking south, see photo 70865.
Corby
Corby, looking south?
Former goods yard... where?
Now resolved - see image 71285.
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Entrance to the old goods yard at Kilmaurs from Crosshouse Road.
Train approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 71240.
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The track layout and the housing on the right suggests a southbound train through Hurlford, possibly 1955 or thereabouts.
GSWR main line somewhere south of Kilmarnock in the 195s?
I'm going by the various heights of the signals on the background gantry plus the cutting side opposite and think this is a southbound Jubilee-hauled express passing Hurlford Signalbox in my usual 'guesstimate' timeframe of late 1950s o early 1960s
Old goods shed... where?
Now resolved - see image 71216.
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The recently demolished shed that stood alongside the line at Market Harborough?
A former goods shed... where?
Now resolved - see image 71192.
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The old goods shed at Alne to the north of York. The shed and the old yard are still used by a building cmpany.
The old goods yard at Alne, North Yorkshire, alongside the main line.
Platform view... where?
Now resolved - see image 71173.
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Muirend, looking south?
Bowes Park station on the Hertford Loop, looking south west.
Train approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 71161.
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The low embankment and type of fence suggest the line south of Ayr station, poossibly the same photo trip as image 57914 in 1960. (A hint of stabled stock at a lower level beyond the train?)
Station approach... where?
Now resolved - see image 71124.
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Castle Kennedy on the Port Road, looking east.
Could be Castle Kennedy to the east of Stranraer.
Station entrance... where?
Now resolved - see image 71108.
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Croxley station on London Underground's Metropolitan Line, looking north east towards Watford.
I think this is the Metropolitan Line station at Croxley
It's the Metropolitan Line station at Croxley between Moor Park and Watford.
Freight approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 71092.
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Could be an up freight leaving the loops to the south of Perth in the mid 1950s.
The loops south of Perth station in the 1950s?
Miserable morning... where?
Now resolved - see image 71070.
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Looks like Bridgend, presumably one of the reallocated e-ScotRail sets.
Passing DMU... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 71050.
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Looks as if it could be Townhill Jn- Dunfermline Queen Margaret Statoin on the Fife Circle.The DMU on the Up and the rails behind the railings ,the headshunt at the former wagon Works.
I think that's an Edinburgh-bound Fife Circle train at Townhill Junction, circa 1990.
Townhill Junction in the early 1990s with the train heading for Dunfermline.
DMU passing Townhill and presumably heading to Edinburgh. It has just passed the site of the wagon workshops and is approaching the site of the junction of the line to Dunfermline Upper and Alloa and what is now Dunfermline Queen Margaret station. Looks like late 1980s.
Query 2190
Query 2190
Part of an operational station in the early 1990s... where?
Now resolved - see image 71030.
Part of an operational station in the early 1990s... where?
Now resolved - see image 71030.
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Morecambe (Promenade), south side, still standing but now obscured by a fast food establishment.
Start of a railway walk... where?
Now resolved - see image 71016.
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The ramp up to the railway walk from Dumfries to the viaduct at Cargenbridge. The bridge over the Nith is not far off to the left.
Freight approaching... where?
Now resolved - see image 70992.
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Train on the ECML near King Edward Bridge Junction heading north.
ECML approaching Gateshead wrong line from the south.
Gateshead/Low Fell? Brick retaining walls look cleaned which I think was undertaken around the same time as the Gateshead Garden Festival.
Train approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 70937.
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Almond Valley Junction, looking north in the early 50s. See photo 53330.
Looks like the Postal in the late 1950s passing south through Almond Valley Junction on the approach to Perth.
Southbound Postal through Almond Valley Junction in the mid 1950s.
Station entrance... where?
Now resolved - see image 70921.
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Main entrance to Grange Park station on the Hertford Loop.
Entrance to a former goods yard... where?
Now resolved - see image 70898.
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Coulter, between Biggar and Symington.
Night scene... where?
Now resolved - see image 70871.
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Rugby I think.
Agree with TR - bay at Rugby station.
Roadside view... where?
Now resolved - see image 70845.
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Back of the BP garage at Kikby Thore. Old Eden Valley route.
It looks like the Eden Valley railway along side the A66 road at Temple Sowerby, next to the BP garage.
The Eden Valley route at Kirkby Thore from the A66 garage forecourt.
Kirkby Thore next to the A66
Old goods shed... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 70830.
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Curriehill, late 1970s ?
Fairly sure this is the old shed at Curriehill, photographed from a westbound train. Date probably late 1960s or early 1970s.
Curriehill on the Carstairs line before the new station was built.
Platform view... where?
Now resolved - see image 70799.
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Reading Station during the recent rebuild
Could this be Breich station, during the recent rebuild as part of the Shotts line electrification works, with the view looking westerly towards the A706 Whitburn to Lanark road?
Robroyston?
Is that the new down main platform at Dunbar?
I think this is the new platform at Wellingborough - platform 4 as it will become.
Platform scene... where?
Now resolved - see image 70762.
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Wellington, Telford
Ockendon station on the London, Tilbury & Southend line from Upminster to Grays, looking south west.
Possibly Broadstairs?
Goods train approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 70751.
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I think this is shots iron works on the Glasgow central Edinburgh line.
Near Bo'ness in the mid 1950s.
The sleeper fence looks like that alongside Forfar South Junction - see image 7379. Same period around 1953.
Station cycle rack... where?
Now resolved - see image 70725.
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Kemble railway station, Gloucestershire, on the Swindon to Gloucester line.
Kemble.
Looks like the corner of the car park at Kemble, Glocestershire.
I think this is at Kemble with the old Cirencester platform through the archway.
This is Kemble with the green door leading to the former Cirencester branch platform.
A view from a bridge... where?
Now resolved - see image 70714.
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No comments so far.
Train approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 70676.
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I think that could be Stonehaven station in the background - looking south around 1958?
Train approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 70656.
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No comments so far.
A view from a train... where?
Now resolved - see image 70656.
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Well its an East Midlands HST so... somewhere on the Midland Mainline
Eastbound through Barnetby heading for Cleethorpes.
I believe that's Gilberdyke looking east, taken from a Hull-bound train
Wet platform scene... where?
Now resolved - see image 70613.
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Amberley station in Sussex, looking south.
View over a station... where?
Now resolved - see image 70601.
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Possibly the new station on the west side of Warrington?
Going by image 70583 on Fridays latest images, Warrington West
Station approach... where?
Now resolved - see image 70573.
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Looks like Ardgay station (Bonar Bridge). Taken in the late 1980s or early 1990s.
Fearn on the Far North line.
Could be Fearn station from the south.
Query 2167
Query 2167
Signal box with closed station off to the right... where?
Now resolved - see image 70544.
Signal box with closed station off to the right... where?
Now resolved - see image 70544.
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Looks a lot like Beeston Castle & Tarporley, between Crewe and Chester
Station entrance... where?
Now resolved - see image 70520.
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The entrance to Palmer's Green station in North London, seen from Aldermans Hill.
Train approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 70494.
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Appears to be a Stranraer to Glasgow boat train climbing out of the Girvan Valley to Maybole, sometime in the early 1960s perhaps (assumption based on nothing more than a familiar looking fence line,)
Just south of Maybole with a train for Girvan in the late 50's or early 60's
Boat train from Stranraer south of Maybole - say late 1950s?
Train approaching... where?
Now resolved - see image 70480.
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Brunstane, with the voyager on the unwired sub to Portobello line.
The Edinburgh South Suburban line, near Brunstane - which is only served by trains using the nearer track - which is also electrified for access to Millerhill Yard; while the parallel South Sub line is not. The train is heading west!
Approaching Brunstane from Portobello East Junction on the Edinburgh Sub line, heading for Niddrie West Junction. Electrified line to Millerhill - and the Borders line in the foreground.
Train approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 70467.
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A northbound train passing through Dubton heading for Aberdeen, around 1954?
Dubton Junction, looking west in the mid 50s. See photo 70162 for the other side of the bracket signal.
Dubton - northbound train - 1950s?
Old bridge abutment... where?
Now resolved - see image 70450.
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This is the site, looking east, of the railway swing bridge over the River Douglas at Hesketh Bank in West Lancashire. Hesketh Bank was on the West Lancashire line from Southport to Preston. The line closed in September 1964.
Total guess but the watercourse in the foreground appears to be tidal so on that basis alone I reckon that this could be the Solway Junction Railway between Kirkbride and the Solway viaduct.
Old bridge carrying the line over the Dee near Kirkcudbright?
This looks very much like the remains of the old West Lancashire Railway bridge over the River Douglas at Hesketh Bank. If I have the location correct then the view is eastwards towards Hoole. The former bridge here was built to rotate so that river traffic could travel to/from the Rufford Branch of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal and the River Ribble.Local history however suggests that the expensive feature was hardly ever used.
Former locomotive shed... where?
Now resolved - see image 70442.
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Aberfoyle ?
Could it be the old Rothbury shed?
Methven, see photo 67711
Loch Tay on the branch beyond Killin.
The former Methven shed.
Train approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 70407.
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Cove Bay station, looking south in the late 50s.
Freight approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 70385.
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The countryside suggests Ayrshire in the early 1960s, possibly an up train north of Cumnock.
Agree with Ayrshire, but I think the location is near Tarbolton - taken on the opposite side of the line from image 59446 dated March 1959.
Train approaching... where?
Now resolved - see image 70348.
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Looks to be a Freightliner working from Felixstowe Dock North Terminal heading thro' Trimley station heading for Ipswich, en route to a distant container terminal.
Containers from Felixstowe passing through Trimley - fairly recent picture.
A closed station... where?
Now resolved - see image 70325.
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No comments so far.
Approaching freight... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 70313.
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The yards to the west of Dundee station n the 1950s?
Looks like Perth - say 1955.
Station entrance... where?
Now resolved - see image 70273.
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Well, the orange strip suggests London Overground; and the windows look Great Eastern to me; so one of the stations on the Enfield Town/Cheshunt/ Chingford lines perhaps? From Seven Sisters to Lower Edmonton, the line is elevated above street level and this looks as if it might be above the lines... Stoke Newington, Rectory Road and London Fields (where the line is elevated again) have been rebuilt I think; and Hackney Downs being a junction would likely have a more prominent street building... Stamford Hill, perhaps?
Agree with PH logic, although the Stamford Hill surroundings look slightly different on street view. I'd plump for Clapton.
Clapton, looking north east.
Agree with Clapton - looking east across the A107.
Train approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 70251.
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Could be Burntisland, 1950s? Up train about to enter the girder bridge, photo taken from Harbour Place looking south-east?
Could it be the route east out of Perth in the 1950s?
I would go along with the Perth suggestion. The train would be leaving on the Dundee route, say around 1955.
Yard approach... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 70215.
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The yard at Fort William Junction in the 1990s.
Methil
Could it be the old Gunnie Yard in the 1990s. Looking north with the masts of the E&G in the background?
Platform view... where?
Now resolved - see image 70182.
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Rectory Road, London
Rectory Road station in London, looking south east. On the Liverpool Street to Enfield Town line, now part of the Overground.
The up platform at Rectory Road in East London.
Train approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 70162.
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I reckon that this is Dubton, the train approaching from the Kinnaber Junction direction with an express bound from Aberdeen to (probably) Glasgow. Date I would guess at early to mid-1950s?
Dubton Junction, approaching Dubton station from the north, early-mid 1950s.
Dubton Junction on the Strathmore line, looking east in the early 50s.
Passing train... where?
Now resolved - see image 70140.
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Rogart, with a northbound service having just called at the station (behind the camera)
Freight approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 70109.
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The strange shape in the background makes we want to say Thornton Junction but I can't quite reconcile the bracket signals with my memories of the layout there. I'm going to plump for a late LNER / very early BR era shot of Methil West...
Up freight to the south of Perth station?
Forgot the date - would say around 1952.
The gable of the large building in the background and church spire beyond make me think that this might be Stirling North Junction, the train heading onto the Stirling & Dunfermline Railway, possibly bound for Alloa or Dunfermline. Date I would suggest as early 1950s.
I believe Robert is correct - signals would match, much more plausible than Methil!
View across a former railway viaduct... where?
Now resolved - see image 70086.
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Is it Riddings Viaduct on the Langholm branch?
The viaduct over Loch Stroan to the west of New Galloway looking towards Stranraer.
Edinkillie Viaduct over the River Divie to the south of Dunphail
Stroan Viaduct on the Port Road?
Divie Viaduct?
Site of a former station... where?
Now resolved - see image 70070.
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Levenmouth?
Is it Loanhead, Midlothian?
Hornby station on the Little North Western line from Lancaster to Wennington, looking south west. See photo 24579.
Steam hauled... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 70053.
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To the south of Crianlarich on the West Highland Line?
I think this is somewhere along the west coast route running south from Ayr.
RF is right - this is Dailly looking north towards the station in or around 1958. The train is probably a Glasgow to Girvan service.
Platform view... where?
Now resolved - see image 70029.
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Wickham Market with restored canopy?
Melton on the East Suffolk Line, looking east.
Somewhere in Lincolnshire at a guess.
This is Melton station in Suffolk looking east towards the level crossing.
Train approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 70021.
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Is it just to the north of Ayr after crossing the river, say 1958/59?
the wall construction behind the loco looks exactly the same as the wall along the back of Platform 1 at Kilmarnock (red sandstone) so I'm thinking somewhere on the G&SWR, that being the case, the loco probably one of Hurlford shed's Standard Class 3s (Nos 77015-77019 I think they were), but location defeats me for now.
Just north of Falkland Jct yard Newton on Ayr.
I think this is the same wall shown in image 60439 at Greenlaw Goods, possibly around the same period in the early 1950s.
Agreed west of Arkleston Junction opposite Paisley Greenlaw Goods.
Early 60s - can’t make out the crest on the tender to see if the early one or later.
Perhaps Largs train although the Standard 4 moguls did venture to Gourock as well.
Early 60s - can’t make out the crest on the tender to see if the early one or later.
Perhaps Largs train although the Standard 4 moguls did venture to Gourock as well.
Platform scene... where?
Now resolved - see image 69979.
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Hall Green on the Birmingham to Stratford on Avon line, looking south west. See photo 42910.
DMU approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 69963.
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Assumed that the destination blind is a blank?
Would suggest the East Kilbride line in the early 1960s.
East Kilbride-Glasgow train approaching Thorntonhall, early 1960s.
Query 2140
Query 2140
Station site with recovered sleepers... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 69951.
Station site with recovered sleepers... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 69951.
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Somewhere between Airdrie and Bathgate in the 1990's, at a guess
Agree with Ken, just east of Airdrie on the site now occupied by the replacement Drumgelloch station.
Passing freight... where?
Now resolved - see image 69919.
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Heading west through Newbury?
From what I can see, the consist and catenary would suggest somewhere along the north London freight route.
Agree with EG comments. The freight is westbound approaching Gospel Oak from Upper Holloway. It is passing the junction for the line into platform 3 bay used by Barking trains.
A closed station... where?
Now resolved - see image 69908.
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Leyburn on the Wensleydale Railway.
Looks like an old GE station but can't quite place it as yet.
Found it - Leiston on the old Aldeburgh branch from Saxmundham.
Steam on shed... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 69890.
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Image 68001 shows a young enthusiast on the footplate of a Caley 4-4-0 at Forfar shed. While it doesn't look like the same person it could be his companion. There was a fair scrap line of Caley locos there at one time. I shall go for Forfar shed 1962 although I have no idea what the buildings in the background are.
Platform scene... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 69867.
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It looks like Brechin in the 1970s.
Last Train to Brechin, 2/5/81?
I think this is Brechin around time of closure in 1981.
looks like Brechin, late 1970s or early 1980s, with an interesting collection of first generation DMUs making up a railtour.
Freight approaching... where?
Now resolved - see image 69854.
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Approaching Cardiff Central from the east?
Looks like the eastern approach to Cardiff Central.
Could be the approach to Cardiff Central.
Query 2133
Query 2133
Site of a former junction... where?
[Added 05 August 2019.]
Now resolved - see image 69841.
Site of a former junction... where?
[Added 05 August 2019.]
Now resolved - see image 69841.
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Wickham Market Junction on the East Suffolk Line, to the north of Wickham Market station, looking north east. Once the junction for the branch to Framlingham. The location is also known as Blackstock Crossing.
Just north of Wickham Market station, Suffolk.
Train approaching... where?
Now resolved - see image 69828.
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Sunnyside Junction, Coatbridge
The test train appears to be coming off the Whifflet spur heading west onto the Edinburgh to Glasgow LL, via Bathgate, line at Sunnyside Junction.
Appears to be a Network Rail test train coming off the M&KR goods only branch from Whifflet South at Sunnyside Junction in Coatbridge and heading west, possibly within the last month or so (July, 2019) as the train was in the area then.
Knightswood South Junction?
Coatbridge Sunnyside.
Platform view... where?
Now resolved - see image 69814.
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Ferry Road station at St Budeaux on the outskirts of Plymouth - looks like a special passing through.
A closed station... where?
Now resolved - see image 69790.
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This is the old railway building at Snape Maltings near Wickham Market in Suffolk.
Road entrance to a former goods yard... where?
Now resolved - see image 69765.
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Could be the old yard at Jedfoot, now part of a walkway, showing the entrance from the A698.
St. Briavels on the Wye Valley
Jedfoot goods yard - taken recently - now used as part of a walkway and picnic spot.
Query 2128
Query 2128
Old photograph showing CR 123 leaving Galashiels with a special. Can anyone provide any info regarding the date and the train involved?
[Added 28 July 2019.]
Now resolved - see image 69738.
Old photograph showing CR 123 leaving Galashiels with a special. Can anyone provide any info regarding the date and the train involved?
[Added 28 July 2019.]
Now resolved - see image 69738.
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Having trawled the Six Bells Junction website's Railtour files there are scant details of a "Caledonian 123 Excursion" from Edinburgh to Carlisle and back on 30/8/1958. There are no route details, but as it seems to have been from Princes St then it's more likely to have used the CR main line.
Unmistakably Gala.
I'll read the question properly in future.
D'oh!
D'oh!
It could be the special run by the Edinburgh model railway club in late 1958, which I recall ran out over the Peebles line.
The same picture appears in the Middleton Press album 'Peebles Loop' by Roger Darsley and Dennis Lovett. It is dated 13 September 1958, the rail tour being organised by the Edinburgh & Lothian Miniature Railway Club. It is recorded has travelling to Galashiels via Peebles and returning to Edinburgh by the Waverley Route, The image in the book was taken by D Welsh and is part of Bruce McCartney's collection.
Work in progress... where?
Now resolved - see image 69726.
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I think this may be the new platform works at Dunbar. I passed there this afternoon and was aware of a heap of ballast.
Image 63880 shows the low wall between the main lines and the platform loop which was the former Down platform, similar vegetation and house gable end.
Entrance to a former station... where?
Now resolved - see image 69717.
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Could be Cloughton on the old Scarbotough to Whitby route - now a very nice restaurant.
Don't know this one, but the architectural style looks very like the Stainmore line.
The old station at Cloughton, just north of Scarborough.
Train approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 69692.
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Leaving Stirling northbound passing Shore Road sheds in the mid 1950s?
Could be Perth - southbound shortly after leaving the station around 1950.
Wild surmise, Beattock in the mid 50s?
Could it be a train leaving the south end of Perth in the 50s?
Waiting for a train... where?
Now resolved - see image 69667.
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Worcester Shrub Hill, see photo 64699.
Worcester, Shrub Hill.
Passing freight... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 69654.
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The poles and background hills suggest the southern approach to Perth in the mid 1950s.
Freight is in the down loop on the approach to Perth station. Would say 1956 approx.
Platform scene... where?
Now resolved - see image 69630.
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Manningtree on the Great Eastern main line, looking west towards London.
View over a former station... where?
Now resolved - see image 69613.
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Killywhan in Dumfries & Galloway looking towards Dumfries.
Killywhan on the Dumfries to Castle Douglas line, looking east. See photo 12945.
Is it Abernethy on the Perth-Ladybank line? Just a long shot!
Looks like Killywhan on the Port Road between Dumfries and Dalbeattie.
Freight approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 69590.
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West end of Shields Road station - as in image 60430 but about 10 years later. Train is on the St Enoch line, presumably having run via Saltmarket and Gorbals Jcts.
I'm going to hazard a guess that this is on the City of Glasgow Union line near Shields Station, probably mid- to late-1950s, given the number of steel-bodied mineral wagons in the train.
Judging by the bracket signal behind the train, I reckon this is the west end of Shields Road Station, the train heading west off the CoGUR lines from Gorbals Junction, date possibly mid- to late- 1950s.
Train approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 69562.
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Taking the Strathmore line at Kinnaber Junction in the late 1950s.
Looks to me like Kinnaber Junction, the train taking the Bridge of Dun line bound for Forfar and beyond. Reckon this would be late 1950s or early 1960s, before the A4s took over on the Aberdeen expresses.
Up train taking the Strathmore route at Kinnaber Junction, early/mid 1950s?
Taking the Forfar line at Kinnaber Junction, possibly late 1950s / early 1960s before the down home signal was replaced by a shorter tubular post on the left side of the down main?
A passing DMU... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 69541.
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My first thought with this photo was that it was between Bucksburn & Persley with a Cravens DMU heading towards Aberdeen. The factory on the left reminds me of Twin Spires Creamery.but the chimney in the background looks too far to the right to be at Mugiemoss paper mill.
The DMU looks like it has just run past the Twin Spires Creamery at Bucksburn. Date sometime in the early 1960s.
Trackbed preparations... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 69527.
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Looks like the northern approach to Newtongrange during preparation work on the Borders line in 2009/2010?
This could be the Airdrie to Bathgate route reinstatement in progress around 2010 or 2011. Possibly just east of the old Drumgelloch station.
The old Waverley route just to the north of Galashiels during construction of the Borders line?
Freight passing through... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 69497.
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Pitcaple station on the GNSR main line, looking north east c1960.
I Believe this is Lumphanan Station on The Aberdeen Ballater Line.
Westbound through Pincaple in the 1960s.
I think this is somewhere along the Deeside line.
Definitely former GNSR territory and from the location of the signal box and the siding just visible opposite, it looks like Pitcaple, I would guess it must be early 1960s, shortly after the EE Type 1s arrived and when there was still enough traffic to form such a lengthy freight!
I think it is Pitcaple station in the mid 1960s.
Train approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 69475.
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Heading out of Aberdeen passing through Kittybrewster - say the late 1950s?
Train leaving Aberdeen in the 1950s passing through Kittybrewster.
View towards a junction... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 69448.
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Almondbank, looking east towards Perth in the early 60s. The station is behind the camera. The line through the gate served the Royal Naval Store Depot and in earlier times the Huntingtower and Pitcairnfield bleachworks.
Could be the entrance to the Naval Stores siding at Almondbank circa 1960.
It looks like the branch entrance to the Royal Naval stores depot just beyond Almondbank - late 1950s perhaps?
Freight approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 69434.
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Bucksburn, looking south east towards Aberdeen, taken from Goodhope Road bridge c1960.
Passing through Bucksburn in the 1960s.
Train approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 69406.
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Could be to the south of Muirend with the Clarkston East line on the left, say 1952?
Could it be on the Down Main at Aberlady Junction? .
Claydon LNE Junction on Oxford to Bletchley line in the 1940s, perhaps?
Could it be the southern approach to Muirend station in the mid 1950s?
Side by side... where?
Now resolved - see image 69380.
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The sidings at Worcester Shrubhill?
Just outside Worcester Shrub Hill station, to the south. The footpath to the signal box can be seen on the bottom right.
Walking along a trackbed... where?
Now resolved - see image 69367.
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The trackbed of the SB&B approaching Symington. The A72 runs parallel off to the left.
That could be Benrinnes in the background. Somewhere on the Strathspey - Advie or Ballindalloch, possibly.
I think we are looking towards Symington (just beyond the trees in the middle distance) on the trackbed of the line from Biggar.
Is it on the trackbed of the NB line from Stirling to Balloch by any chance.?
Looks like Tinto hill in the background so approach to Symington from Biggar.
Is that looking West towards Tinto on the Symington, Biggar and Peebles Railway where it runs alongside the A72 on the Eastern outskirts of Symington?
Stopping train... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 69336.
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The old station at Throsk, looking south through the road bridge with the line into Bandeath depot in the foreground. Possibly a Larbert to Alloa train - say around 1950?
Throsk, early 1950s.
Throsk on the Larbert to Alloa line, looking south in the mid 50s. See photo 35376.
This is Throsk with the train heading in the direction of the swing bridge over the Forth and Alloa. The branch to RNAD Bandeath curves to the right in the foreground. Date looks to be early 1950s.
About to cross a viaduct... where?
Now resolved - see image 69309.
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Dighty Viaduct in Birkhill,Dundee over the Dighty Burn
Comrie Dean Viaduct, looking east towards Blairhall Junction and Oakley.
Bilston Glen Viaduct in Midlothian
I think this is the Dean Viaduct on the old Stirling and Dunfermline route.
Freight approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 69287.
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Possibly the NB approach to Stirling in the 1950s with the Ochils in the background?
West of Alloa in the 1950s - eastbound.
Approaching Stirling off the S&D route in the early fifties.
Train arriving... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 69252.
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Cambus on the Stirling to Dunfermline line, looking west in the mid 50s.
Fairly sure this is the old station at Cambus, probably taken in the early 1950s looking west back towards Stirling.
Work in progress... where?
Now resolved - see image 69237.
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Worcestershire Parkway station, low level platforms, looking north.
Warrington West, maybe.
The new station at Worcestershire Parkway looking north towards Birmingham.
Station frontage... where?
Now resolved - see image 69226.
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Malton from the car park?
Cupar Station on the north East Coast line between kirkaldy and dundee
The station forecourt at Malton, looking east.
Platform scene... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 69198.
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Looks like Connel Ferry, probably a train for Ballachulish, say 1959?
Ballachulish Branch train at Connel Ferry, circa mid-1950s. Locomotive, probably No. 55124, tying on at the west end of the station after running round.
Connel Ferry - circa 1961 ?
Connel Ferry station, looking east c1960.
Killin junction some time back in the 50s
Passing train... where?
Now resolved - see image 69186.
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On the Chester to Holyhead line about 1.5 miles north east of Penmaemawr, looking west. The class 158 is in the new Transport for Wales livery.
North Wales beside the A55 with the village of Dwygyfylchi to the left and further left, Penmaenmawr. TfW Class 158 heading east towards Conwy.
Transport for Wales liveried 158 on the North Wales Coast line
On the North Wales Coast, looks like it could be heading towards Abergele.
Freight approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 69172.
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Could be the northern approach to Stirling in the 1950s.
Passing Polmadie westbound, probably around 1952?
Stirling 1950s?
Former station master's house... where?
Now resolved - see image 69150.
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It looks like the house on the end of the building that was once West Cliff station in Whitby.
Passing light engine... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 69125.
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Could this be somewhere near Deansgate prior to the massive regeneration work in that part of Manchester?
Approaching Saltley in the early 1980s?
Saltley looking west with Curzon St station in the background. Probably mid- to late-70s.
Could this view be near Carlisle (Duranhill!) with the Class 25 on the S&C line, the Tyne Valley lines seen beyond, and the wagons in the background stabled on the old goods yard sidings ?
I am wondering what the building in the top left is. Reminds me of Manchester Central but the rest of the landscape doesn't seem to fit in. I need to do some more research!
I think the buildings could be part of Coatbridge in the 1970s with the view being east over the sidings at Whifflet.
Passing railbus... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 69089.
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Could it be Elgin East?
Elgin East, looking north east with Maisondieu Road in the background c.1960.
The railbus is approaching Elgin East station. This would have been taken towards the end of the 1950s.
Disused station... where?
Now resolved - see image 69074.
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Canonbie station on the Langholm branch, looking north west.
This looks like the much changed Canonbie station on the Langholm branch looking north from the main road towards Langholm.
Voyager approaching... where?
Now resolved - see image 69061.
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Wishaw South
Motherwell
Holytown Junction?
Passing freight... where?
Now resolved - see image 69033.
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Taken at Woodbridge Park station looking east towards Barking.
A former railway bridge... where?
Now resolved - see image 69022.
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It's the bridge over the former Monkland Canal at Sheepford.
Could it be Coatbridge, alongside the old Monkland Canal (now a cycle route)?
The old M&K railway bridge at Sheepford. The cycle path was part of the Monkland Canal.
Passing freight... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 69001.
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Shore Road, Stirling, around 1950.
Wonder if it could be Shore Road to the north of Stirling station around 1950?
Platform view... where?
Now resolved - see image 68968.
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Mangapps station at the Mangapps Railway Museum in Essex.
Mangapps
It's the Mangapps Museum line station in Essex.
Steam hauled... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 68953.
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Glasgow/Busby or East Kilbride train leaving Giffnock hauled by ex-Caledonian 0-4-4 tank - mid 1950s.
Leaving Giffnock for Busby in the 1950s.
Former station approach... where?
Now resolved - see image 68943.
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This is the driveway approaching Amisfield, north of Dumfries
Amisfield
View from a closed station... where?
Now resolved - see image 68885.
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I think it might possibly be the northern portal of Crescent Wood Tunnel on the old Crystal Palace High Level branch from Nunhead that, despite being electrified, was abandoned in 1954.
It could be North Portal of Scotland St Tunnel in Edinburgh
Monmouth Troy, looking west.
Is it on the old harbour branch at Tweedmouth?
Definitely Monmouth Troy, I think.
Yes, it's the tunnel immediately to the west of the old Troy station in Monmouth. I believe the tunnel is currently used as a rifle range by a local club.
Platform view... where?
Now resolved - see image 68874.
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Possibly the rebuilt Northumberland Park station on the Lea Valley line in North London?
Agree with Northumberland Park on the Lea Valley line in North London. Seen following the rebuild to handle the new Stratford - Meridian Water shuttle service - looking north along the newly laid third line.
Remnant of a bygone line... where?
Now resolved - see image 68845.
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Rothbury in Northumberland. It's in the town centre, not at the station site, which was about a quarter of a mile away.
Its in Rothbury - the Hotel is on the other side of the river from the station site, which is now an industrial area.
Appleby ?
Bridge Street, Rothbury, Northumberland. Rothbury station, which was opened by the Northumberland Central Railway in 1862, was the terminus of a branch from Scotsgap on the Morpeth to Reedsmouth line. The line was worked from the outset by the North British Railway and later absorbed by them. Subsequently it became part of the LNER and then the North Eastern Region of British Railways. Passenger trains ceased in September 1952, and goods services ended in November 1963. A final train ran in the middle of 1964 and the track was lifted later that year. Today almost nothing remains of the railway station.
A possible explanation of the Railway Hotel being so far away from the station and on the other side of the river is that the line to Rothbury was originally planned to extend northwards through Wooler to Cornhill. So the Railway Hotel, which was built in Victorian times, might have been named after a section of railway which in the event did not materialise.
Steam hauled freight... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 68820.
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Forfar North Junction, looking west in the mid 50s.
Fairly sure this is Forfar North Junction in about 1952.
Train approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 68792.
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On the Paisley Canal Line between Mosspark West and Corkerhill in the mid 50s. Looking east from Kinnell Place bridge with the White Cart Water on the right.
Westbound for Paisley Canal just west of Corkerhill, I reckon, mid- to late-1950s
Just passed through Corkerhill alongside the White Cart? Poss around 1958?
View from a train... where?
Now resolved - see image 68781.
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Is this Melling between Carnforth and Wennington?
It could be Melling in Cumbria on the line from Carnforth to Hellifield. Has been closed for many years and is now a private house.
Former railway viaduct... where?
Now resolved - see image 68767.
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Looks like the ex-NER Newton Cap Viaduct to the north of Bishop Auckland, which now carries the main road into the town.
This looks like the Newton Cap viaduct over the River Wear on the north side of Bishop Auckland, now used by a road, possibly the A689.
Looks like the one at Newton Cap, Bishop Auckland in Durham.
No question of 'looks like', it is indeed Newton Cap Viaduct. Might be worth adding some details from the rebuilding project. Closed to trains in 1968. Became a footpath in 1972. Work to convert into a road bridge began in 1993 and was completed in 1995. The conversion involving putting a concrete deck some 13 feet wider than the viaduct on top of the existing structure. The deck provides a single road carriageway with footpaths on each side. The viaduct is 828 feet long, and its stone/brick construction was deemed strong enough to safely take the additional load of the concrete deck. The deck added 2% to the weight of the viaduct bringing it up to 48,000 tonnes. The conversion is said to be the first of its type in the UK.
Train approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 68748.
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Coupar Angus, looking west, possibly on 5/4/53 as the train could be the same one as in photo 68017. The maltings building can be seen the background of photo 24848.
Possibly Coupar Angus with a local train off the Blairgowrie branch approaching? Say early 1950s.
Could this be the southern approach to Coupar Angus station, with a local passenger service from Blairgowrie approaching the outer face of the ‘Down’ island platform? Possible date, say early to mid-1950s.
View from a train... where?
Now resolved - see image 68729.
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The viaduct or causeway over the reservoir at Butterley on the Midland Railway in Derbyshire.
The causeway over Butterley Reservoir on the Midland Railway Trust's line between Hammersmith and Butterley, looking east.
Crossing the causeway with Butterley Reservoir on the left; looking back towards the Midland Railway Centre's Butterley station.
Butterley Reservoir on the Midland Railway Trust
Former goods shed... where?
Now resolved - see image 68716.
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Castle Cary, looking west from the station car park. The line to Yeovil goes under the road bridge on the left while the main line to Cogload Jct is in the middle and the remaining siding is nearest the camera.
Castle Cary in Somerset, looking west.
Castle Cary?
Yes it is Castle Cary. It's been like this for quite some time now. I was told by a member of the station staff that bats were discovered nesting there after demolition started so work was stopped and it has been in this state ever since.
Freight only branch in the 1990s... where?
Now resolved - see image 68678.
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I reckon this is James Watt Dock molasses siding in Greenock, the line up to the main line curving left to cross the A8 on the viaduct, the line straight ahead the rump of the dock sidings network that terminated at the molasses loading point alongside the tanks visible in the background.
James Watt Dock branch in Greenock, looking west, see photo 42723.
Dalmuir Riverside?
Platform scene... where?
Now resolved - see image 68664.
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This looks very similar to Whitstable except it was a dull wet day when I visited.
Steam hauled... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 68640.
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From the landscape and the locomotive it would most likely be the Edinburgh to Aberdeen main line in the mid 1950s.
Just a bit of a guess but could this be a down express near Gleneagles in the early to mid 50s?
I think this could be a northbound Waverley route service, having departed Carlisle and just crossed the River Eden, probably mid-1950s.
Possibly in the "wild guess" category, but could it be an Up express approaching Inverkeithing North Junction in the 1950s?
.... I made a "triangulation error" in my wild guess - I meant to write Inverkeithing East Junction!
Running into Ladybank?
Agree with original suggestion - would suggest the southern approach to Stonehaven around 1955/56.
As you were - I meant norther approach.
Could be Almond Valley Junction, looking south east towards Perth in the mid 50s, before the New Yard was built.
A former station... where?
Now resolved - see image 68611.
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Looks like the level crossing at Picton on the Northallerton to Teesside line.
The old station at Picton in North Yorkshire looking west.
Picton, on the Northallerton to Eaglescliffe line, looking west. See photo 21417.
Picton, North Yotks
Station frontage... where?
Now resolved - see image 68584.
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Chislehurst
Entrance to Chilslehurst station seen from Station Approach.
Train approaching... where?
Now resolved - see image 68567.
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That's an eastward view at Croy, I think.
Approaching Croy station from the east?
Train departure... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 68556.
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St Fillans on the Crieff to Balquidder line, looking west c1950.
St Fillans 1950ish
Suggest St Fillans in the early 1950s with a train leaving for Crieff.
A former station... where?
Now resolved - see image 68534.
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This looks familiar, North Grimston on the former Malton to Driffield line. View from what would have been the level crossing with Malton to the right.
The second station at North Grimston on the Malton - Driffield line.
End of the line... where?
Now resolved - see image 68518.
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Just a wild guess - I remember a similar scene at Wolverhampton on the former GW line some years ago.
This reminds me of the remains of the old Longridge branch behind West View Liesure Centre in Preston.
Query 2060
Query 2060
Freight approaching... where and when?
[Added 21 April 2019.]
Now resolved - see image 68501.
Freight approaching... where and when?
[Added 21 April 2019.]
Now resolved - see image 68501.
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I think this could be Cardonald Junction around the mid 1950s, with the freight coming off the old Shieldhall branch.
Could it be Shieldhall Junction in the 1950s?
Cardonald Junction on the Glasgow & Paisley Joint, looking west with the train coming off the Renfrew District line in the mid 50s.
Cart Junction, around 1955?
Platform view... where?
Now resolved - see image 68480.
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Looks like the station building at Oakleigh Park, North London.
Unloading in progress... where?
Now resolved - see image 68467.
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The cement terminal at Seaham Harbour.
Train approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 68447.
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Branch train leaving Gleneagles for Crieff in the early 1950s.
Could it be the north end of Gleneagles?
Old signal box... where?
Now resolved - see image 68414.
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Helmsley on the Gilling to Pickering line, looking west. See photo 55155.
Helmsley. A view I had intended to take early last year, but with events that overtook everything else I was still needing to go back for the lineside view. See image 55155.
Could be Helmsley in North Yorkshire - the old station still stands off to the right as a large private house.
Steam approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 68392.
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Clarkston on the East Kilbride line, looking north west in the 50s.
Glasgow/Busby or East Kilbride train entering Clarkston & Stamperland in the 1950s.
I think this could be an inner circle train on the Edinburgh Suburban line between Gorgie and Craiglockhart, possibly passing Craiglockhart Junction. Date circa 1955.
A view from a train... where?
Now resolved - see image 68380.
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Possibly the recently opened facilities just south of Banbury?
Banbury Depot
Train approaching... where?
Now resolved - see image 68353.
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Cambrian Coast line near Barmouth?
Barmouth on the Cambrian Coast Line, looking north-west.
Tywyn, West Wales.
Could it be approaching Barmouth
This looks like the Cambrian Coast line - maybe on the approach to Machynlleth?
A station from the air... where?
Now resolved - see image 68337.
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I believe it's Datchet, on the Windsor & Eton Riverside branch
Looks like Datchet on the Windsor branch.
Datchet.
Train approaching... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 68327.
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Heading north on the main line out of Stirling, late 1940s / early 1950s.
Wondered if it might be Stirling in the 1950s with the train heading for Alloa / Dunfermline via the S&D line?
About to pass over a level crossing... where?
Now resolved - see image 68313.
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It's the A40 at Llandovery - looks like a northbound excursion about tp cross.
Northbound through Llandovery, about to cross the A40.
Llandovery on the Central Wales Line, looking north east. Could be the 'Heart of Wales' tour on 2/9/17 with 68 016 and the Northern Belle stock.
The A40 level crossing at the north end of Llandovery station.
Is this Llandovery looking north.?
Train arriving... where?
Now resolved - see image 68299.
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Disley station on the Stockport to Buxton line, looking east.
Disley
Arrival at Disley on the Buxton line.
Passing coal empties... where?
Now resolved - see image 68285.
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Edinburgh's South Sub - westbound near Cluny Road bridge.
Edinburgh suburban line between Blackford Hill and Morningside Road
Passing Freight... where?
Now resolved - see image 68272.
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Nuneaton
About to pass through Nuneaton?
Passing train... where?
Now resolved - see image 68265.
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Looks like a train eastbound through Ashton-under-Lyne station.
Ashton-under-Lyne
Ashton-under-Lyne looking east along platform 2.
Passing express... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 68234.
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Stanley Junction, looking north east, c1950.
I believe this is Harburn Station on the Carstairs section Midcalder Jct to Cobbinshaw prior to 1964 before Closure.
Passing Stanley Junction southbound in the early to mid 1950s.
Cross platform view... where?
Now resolved - see image 68221.
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The station that comes to mind would be Achnasheen.
Bempton on the Yorkshire Coast Line?
It has a Welsh look to me. I thought it might be Llanfair PG. It isn't, but the building has distinct similarities to Llanfair PG.
It's Garve on the Kyle Line.
Was through it two weeks ago on our bug highland rail tour.
Have a look at http://www.scottishhills.com/html/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=14172
Was through it two weeks ago on our bug highland rail tour.
Have a look at http://www.scottishhills.com/html/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=14172
It's Garve station on the Kyle line.
Train at the platform... where and when?
Now resolved - see image 68200.
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NBR signal and box; single-line branch... I reckon this could be Alva.
Alva, early 1950s maybe.
Mildenhall, Suffolk, early 1950s, perhaps?
Alva?
Train arriving... where?
Now resolved - see image 68186.
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Manors ?
Manors, I reckon.
Query 2034
Query 2034
Passing steam... where and when?
Passing steam... where and when?
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Strathord early 1950s Cally bogie on local train
Platform scene... where?
[Added 27 March 2019.]
Resolved. See image 68152.
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Canterbury West station, looking south west towards Ashford.
Blackheath?
Canterbury West station with a Javelin at the platform, presumably on a St Pancras - Margate service.
Query 2017
Query 2017
Steam engine between turns... where and when?
[Added 22 March 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 68095
Steam engine between turns... where and when?
[Added 22 March 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 68095
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I think this is a Reid C15 at Stirling's NB Shore Road shed, possibly around 1950.
This might be Dundee Tay Bridge shed yard or thereabouts in every the early 1950s, this impression coming from the skyline behind and what appear to be more locos in the distance (Dundee West shed?)
Could it be the ex-NBR loco sheds just north of Stirling station, perhaps in very early BR days?
The east side of Dundee? Say early 1950s?
Query 2015
Query 2015
Going for a walk... where?
[Added 20 March 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 68071
Going for a walk... where?
[Added 20 March 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 68071
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Fairly sure this is the Weardale Railway's platform at Bishop Auckland West - presumably at the time of 'fitting out' (around 2008?) The main line station is out of shot in the left background.
Query 2014
Query 2014
Former junction with lifted branch... where and when?
[Added 19 March 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 68049
Former junction with lifted branch... where and when?
[Added 19 March 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 68049
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Bilston Glen colliery sidings, looking north towards Loanhead. Track bed of former line to Glencorse in the foreground, c1980.
I also believe this is Bilston Glen Colliery.
Query 2013
Query 2013
Passing a former junction... where and when?
[Added 18 March 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 68042
Passing a former junction... where and when?
[Added 18 March 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 68042
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Glasterlaw Junction on Strathmore mainline. Train heading for Forfar having just passed Glasterlaw station. Early 1950's.
Glasterlaw Junction on the Strathmore line, looking north east with the track bed of the line to Arbroath in the foreground. Taken in the early 50s.
Glasterlaw 1953
Glasterlaw Junction? Around 1955?
Query 2012
Query 2012
Railway trackbed... where?
[Added 17 March 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 68031
Railway trackbed... where?
[Added 17 March 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 68031
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Looks like the old trackbed at Ribbleton looking SW towards the site of Deepdale Junction.
It looks like the Stirling -Dunfermline Line between Townhill and Dunfermline Upper/Touch
Query 2011
Query 2011
Train approaching... where and when?
[Added 16 March 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 68017
Train approaching... where and when?
[Added 16 March 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 68017
Answers
Could this be approaching Coupar Angus with the main line to Stanley Jct on the left and the train coming off the Blairgowrie branch? If the location is correct it could be late 40s or early 50s..
Coupar Angus, train is coming off the Blairgowrie branch, looking west in the early 50s.
Coming of the Blairgowrie branch onto the Strathmore mainline at Coupar Angus. About 1950.
Query 2010
Query 2010
Steam on shed... where and when?
[Added 14 March 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 68001
Steam on shed... where and when?
[Added 14 March 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 68001
Answers
Given the loco is an ex-Caley 4-4-0 (72 class), then from the likely sheds it looks most likely to be Forfar. The shed was closed in the early 1960s so I'd put the date at 1958 or 1959.
Query 2009
Query 2009
A closed station, photographed looking across a field in 20XX... where is this?
[Added 12 March 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67977
A closed station, photographed looking across a field in 20XX... where is this?
[Added 12 March 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67977
Answers
Elrington on the Allendale branch, looking west,
Query 2008
Query 2008
Engineer^s train... where?
[Added 10 March 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67943
Engineer's train... where?
[Added 10 March 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67943
Answers
This is the S&C near Stainforth, the train is heading south.
Stainforth, North Yorks?
Query 2005
Query 2005
Freight passing through... where?
[Added 9 March 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67931
Freight passing through... where?
[Added 9 March 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67931
Answers
Looks like the Down Slow at Queen's Park, London end of the WCML?
South Hampstead
The up WCML freight is passing below Loudon Road, NW8, to run through South Hampstead station. It will then continue through Primrose Hill Tunnel and join the North London Line.
Pretty sure the train is northbound - having originated on the NLL.
Oops, sorry about that - it is indeed heading north. (Had my atlas upside down!!) Thanks.
Query 2004
Query 2004
Steam hauled freight... where and when?
[Added 7 March 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67917
Steam hauled freight... where and when?
[Added 7 March 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67917
Answers
I wondered if the train might have just crossed the Forth at Stirling heading for Bridge of Allan?
Query 2003
Query 2003
Freight approaching... where?
[Added 6 March 2019] NOW RESOLVED -SEE IMAGE 67887
Freight approaching... where?
[Added 6 March 2019] NOW RESOLVED -SEE IMAGE 67887
Answers
A Coatbridge bound Freightliner Intermodal service heads north through the Ryelands area of Lancaster. The 40 MPH advance speed restriction on the left is for the diverging routes off the Up Main into platforms 4 or 5 at Lancaster.
Could be Lancaster?
Query 2002
Query 2002
Old station platform with surviving nameboard posts... where?
[Added 5 March 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67875
Old station platform with surviving nameboard posts... where?
[Added 5 March 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67875
Answers
Three Cocks Junction?
Remains of Freshwater station, IoW. The main station site is now occupied by a supermarket, behind which is this garden centre.
Freshwater, Isle of Wight, is a potential candidate.
Query 2001
Query 2001
Tall poles... where is this?
[Added 4 March 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67863
Tall poles... where is this?
[Added 4 March 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67863
Answers
Near Leith Hall, just west of Kennethmont on the GNSR main line, looking north along the B9002.
This is the B9002 crossing the Inverness - Aberdeen main line west of Kennethmont.
B9002 bridge over Aberdeen to Inverness line near Kennethmont.
I think we are looking north along the B9002, north of Kennethmont village with the former station almost a mile to the east (right).
Query 2000
Query 2000
Steam on shed in the sixties... where?
[Added 2 March 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67846
Steam on shed in the sixties... where?
[Added 2 March 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67846
Answers
Culter Paper Mill
I think this is Culter paper mill, Aberdeen. The mill closed in the mid 1960s so this was possibly taken around 1959/1960.
Query 1999
Query 1999
A former signal box... where and when?
[Added 1 March 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67829
A former signal box... where and when?
[Added 1 March 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67829
Answers
Could be Ardler Junction, with the Dundee via Newtyle branch on the other side of the box - say 1955??
Ardler Junction on the Strathmore Line, looking east. The line to Newtyle can be seen behind the signal box, this was not used following the accident in 1948. Photo possibly taken in the early 1950s.
Could be Ardler Junction on the former Caledinian main line.
Ardler Junction in the 1950s, looking east along the main line.
Query 1998
Query 1998
A closed station... where and when?
[Added 28 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67809
A closed station... where and when?
[Added 28 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67809
Answers
Ruthven Road station on the Perth to Crieff line, looking east in the 60s.
I think this is Nisbet on the Jedburgh Branch
Ruthven Road, just west of Perth on the old Crieff line - looking east back towards Perth.
Could it be Ruthven Road, the first station out of Perth and before Almondbank on the Perth-Crieff line?
Query 1997
Query 1997
Train approaching... where and when?
[Added 27 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67796
Train approaching... where and when?
[Added 27 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67796
Answers
Approaching Inverkeithing off the Rosyth Dockyard branch - say mid to late 1950s? Possibly a workers' train?
Approaching Inverkeithing station off the Rosyth branch in the 1950s. Inverkeithing South Junction signal box in the right background, see photo 19632.
It's a stopping train from Rosyth Dockyard approaching Inverkeithing Station at Inverkeithing South Junction, probably during the mid-1950s. The train will either continue to Thornton Junction, or reverse at Inverkeithing for Edinburgh.
J35 64505 approaching Inverkeithing with a workmen's train off the Rosyth Dockyard branch - late 1950s. Inverkeithing South Jn signalbox in the background.
Inverkeithing South Junction, when the Rosyth Dockyard branch diverged north of the Boreland Road bridge. The arched bridge on the left formerly spanned the Halbeath wagonway. Probably mid 1950s.
Inverkeithing South Junction with workers train coming off Rosyth Dockyard branch. As KM notes, the bridge to the left crossed the former Halbeath Railway.
Query 1996
Query 1996
Passing freight... where?
[Added 25 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67780. (THERE^S NO PLACE LIKE HOUGHAM!)
Passing freight... where?
[Added 25 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67780. (THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOUGHAM!)
Answers
Certain it's the ECML to the south of Doncaster but can't name the precise spot as yet.
It's near Hougham to the south of Newark - thanks to EG for pointer.
Query 1995
Query 1995
A closed station, photographed in the 1970s... where is this?
[Added 24 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67757
A closed station, photographed in the 1970s... where is this?
[Added 24 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67757
Answers
Yarmouth, Isle of Wight.
Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight, looking north east.
The former station at Yarmouth IoW - it now houses a restaurant going by the name of 'Off The Rails' - well worth a visit.
Query 1994
Query 1994
A stroll past an abandoned platform... where?
[Added 22 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67735
A stroll past an abandoned platform... where?
[Added 22 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67735
Answers
Kilbarchan
Suggest the old L&D station at Bowling, looking east towards Glasgow with the old island platform on the right.
Is it the old station at Coanwood on the Alston branch ?
Query 1993
Query 1993
A closed station... where and when?
[Added 21 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67711
A closed station... where and when?
[Added 21 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67711
Answers
I think this is Methven, looking towards the buffer stops, probably taken around the time of final closure of the line from Methven Junction in 1965.
Methven, looking north-east in the early 60s.
Query 1992
Query 1992
Approach to a closed station in 2007... where is this?
[Added 18 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67696
Approach to a closed station in 2007... where is this?
[Added 18 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67696
Answers
Moy
Not Moy - see photographs of Moy station and S/Ms house from same period on the website.
Tullibardine, looking north-west towards Crieff.
Agree with the Tullibardine suggestion.
Query 1991
Query 1991
Passing Pendolino... where is this?
[Added 17 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67660
Passing Pendolino... where is this?
[Added 17 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67660
Answers
Holts Lane, Poulton-le-Fylde
Holts Lane, Poulton-le-Fylde.
This looks very much line a photo taken from the end of Holts Lane, Poulton-le-Fylde looking north towards Poulton-le-Fylde station. Prior to the electrification there used to be a foot crossing to the right but I seem to recall that it was being closed but I haven't been back to check recently.
Query 1990
Query 1990
Station entrance... where?
[Added 14 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67613
Station entrance... where?
[Added 14 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67613
Answers
Wanstead Park on the GOBLIN line, looking north.
Query 1989
Query 1989
Train approaching... where and when?
[Added 13 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67600
Train approaching... where and when?
[Added 13 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67600
Answers
Kennishead, looking west towards Barrhead in the 1950s.
I think this might be Kennishead station looking west towards Barrhead from the Glasgow-bound platform, the crossover and signals for the still open Spiersbridge Branch which would, if memory serves, put the date at say late 1950s (I think the branch closed circa 1960).
Kennishead possibly?
Query 1988
Query 1988
Old railway viaduct... where?
[Added 9 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67584
Old railway viaduct... where?
[Added 9 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67584
Answers
Looks to be the Camps viaduct over the Almond on the Camps Branch of the NB line to Pumpherston Oil Works
Not sure about Camps Viaduct - both the stonework and the fencing look different - see image 35980.
Isn't it the viaduct over the Water of Leith, on the CR Leith North & Granton branch, just north of the former Murrayfield station?
Looks a bit.like Glenfarg but if it is the handrail must be a fairly new addition.
Lower Largo maybe?
Coltbridge viaduct at Murrayfield?
Fairly sure this is Comrie Dean Viaduct on the Stirling & Dunfermline route between East Grange and Oakley. Closed with this section of the line in 1982 and since converted to a cycle route.
Query 1987
Query 1987
Site of a gated level crossing... where is this?
[Added 8 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67530
Site of a gated level crossing... where is this?
[Added 8 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67530
Answers
Hoole, looking east to Longton Bridge with the former station site behind the photographer.
This is the last remnant of the level crossing gates at Station Road, Little Hoole, West Lancashire. Formerly the site of Hoole Station on the West Lancashire Railway route from Southport to Preston. Closed to passengers and goods on 7 September 1964.
Incidentally, on 23 May 1964 Carlisle Kingmoor allocated 72007 'Clan Mackintosh' passed through here at speed at the head of the RCTS 'Ribble-Lune Rail Tour'.
Query 1986
Query 1986
Steam hauled... where?
[Added 6 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67516
Steam hauled... where?
[Added 6 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67516
Answers
45690 Bahamas test run returning to KWVR from Tyseley, February 5th. Outside Chesterfield, I think???
45596 plus support coach on the way from Tyseley to the KWVR on 5/2 crossing the River Rother passing through Chesterfield.
Query 1985
Query 1985
Station frontage... where?
[Added 5 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67489
Station frontage... where?
[Added 5 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67489
Answers
Could be part of Weston-Super-Mare station?
It looks very similar to part of Weston super Mare station building on the up side.
Possibly Great Malvern?
Weston-super-Mare.
Query 1984
Query 1984
A former station... where?
[Added 4 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67474
A former station... where?
[Added 4 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67474
Answers
The station was Featherstone Park on the Haltwhistle to Alston branch, now part of a popular walking route.
Featherstone Park on the Alston branch, looking south, see photo 31453.
Featherstone Park on the Alston branch?
Query 1983
Query 1983
Hard working tank engine... where and when?
[Added 3 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67464
Hard working tank engine... where and when?
[Added 3 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67464
Answers
Looks like Busby Junction with a freight coming off the branch, probable date around mid 1950s.
Could it be Dalrymple Junction in the 1950s?
This is Busby Junction with a northbound train of empty mineral wagons from Giffnock Quarry coming off the East Kilbride branch on to the GB&K main line hauled by a Polmadie-based ex-Caledonian 782 class 0-6-0 tank. This train propelled its loaded wagons from the south end of Giffnock station Mondays to Fridays around 7 a.m. during the 1950s and early 1960s on to the Giffnock Quarry branch. The wagons contained slag which was used to fill the disused quarry.
I reckon that this might be Busby Junction, the train coming off the line from the East Kilbride direction, photo taken from the signalbox steps looking west and the date say late 1950s.
Query 1982
Query 1982
Former station house photographed from the trackbed... where is this?
[Added 2 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67451
Former station house photographed from the trackbed... where is this?
[Added 2 February 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67451
Answers
Leadburn, looking south towards Peebles
Leadburn
Leadburn on the Peebles line, looking south, see photo 22597.
I think this is the old station masters house alongside Leadburn station, the junction on the Peebles Loop with the branch to Dolphinton.
Query 1981
Query 1981
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 31 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - REF QUERY 67439
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 31 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - REF QUERY 67439
Answers
Milliken Park. Goods Yd off to the left now occupied by a bus depot. Local train probably a St Enoch to Kilmarnock via Dalry service given the loadings c1959. This stretch of railway know as bomb alley was notorious in the box's latter life and you took your life in your hands manning it due to the high vandalism. In fact the box was destroyed by arson on 1st March 1978.
Query 1980
Query 1980
Class 47 at speed... where and when?
[Added 30 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67410
Class 47 at speed... where and when?
[Added 30 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67410
Answers
The buildings in the background were part of RAF Turnhouse (since demolished). Would put the date in 1980s?
I think this could be a nortbound train passing the now demolished buildings at RAF Turnhouse, now Edinburgh Airport. The cable duct would be in the process of installation, probably early 1970s. The photograph is taken from Lennie bridge.
Down express (probably to Aberdeen), passing RAF Turnhouse heading for Dalmeny. Late 1970s
Query 1979
Query 1979
Platform view... where and when?
[Added 29 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67398
Platform view... where and when?
[Added 29 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67398
Answers
Almondbank station, on the Perth to Crieff line, looking west c1960.
Almondbank, by any chance
It's Almondbank early 60s (nitpicking it's actually Lochty Bridge)
I think this is Almondbank Station on the Prth, Almond Valley & Methven Railway, looking west from the east side of the overbridge carrying the A85. Station itself looks to be closed (nameboard gone, it was obove the platform level windows on the building) so date is after 1951 and the snow on the ground suggests the really harsh winter of 1962/63.
Almondbank
I think it's Almondbank looking towards Methven Junction and Crieff. Late 1950s or 1960s.
Query 1978
Query 1978
Passing train... where?
[Added 27 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67385
Passing train... where?
[Added 27 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67385
Answers
The Calder Valley line?
I would say this location is Haymarket West Jct on the Edinburgh Glasgow Main Line.
Definitely not Haymarket West Junction - would opt more towards the Calder Valley line, but can't find a match!
Between Ferriby and Brough in the East Riding?
I think this is to the east of Skillings Lane, Brough in the East Riding.
Query 1977
Query 1977
Passing trains... where?
[Added 26 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67355
Passing trains... where?
[Added 26 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67355
Answers
Wondered about Selby - with the 158 standing in the bay platform?
This looks to be a view at Selby with the 2 Car TPE 170 on an Hull to Manchester service, and the Northern 158 stabled in the south end up bay.
Selby - looking west from the Hull platform.
Query 1976
Query 1976
Pacer in the mist - where is this?
[Added 25 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67340
Pacer in the mist - where is this?
[Added 25 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67340
Answers
I've no real idea, maybe the Alrincham to Chester line via Hale and Knutsford?
Possibly a Leeds - Morecambe train approaching Wennington - fairly recently?
My first thought is Wennington, looking east towards Bentham.
It is one of the former West Yorkshire PTE owned Andrew Barclay class 144 3 car Pacers in Northern rail colours, with what appears to be SYPTE branding, and my punt is that it is running on the Hope Valley line
Wennington - possibly a Leeds - Morecambe train?
Query 1975
Query 1975
Station approach... where and when?
[Added 24 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67326
Station approach... where and when?
[Added 24 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67326
Answers
Looks like the GNS station at Bucksburn, sometime in the 1950s?
Is this Boat of Garten Station, now operated by the Strathspey Railway?
Bucksburn c1970. See photo 15720.
The old station at Bucksburn, Aberdeen, probably after closure to passenger traffic but still being used for parcels and goods - say around 1960?
My guess is Aviemore but no real idea when.
Looks rather like Ballater, minus the canopy. Late 60s, post-closure, perhaps?
Could be Bucksburn, north west of Aberdeen, just before closure?
I would agree with Bucksburn and with no vehicles parked, after closure so late 1950s.
Query 1973
Query 1973
Bridge watchers... where and when?
[Added 22 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67307
Bridge watchers... where and when?
[Added 22 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67307
Answers
Friarton signal box in the south of Perth, looking north from Breadalbane Terrace. The bridge being installed - presumably a second-hand one - is still there (96A). Probably taken in the early 60s. It is possible that the level crossing was removed during the resignalling of Perth, thus creating the need for a footbridge.
Query 1972
Query 1972
View through a station... where?
[Added 21 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67293
View through a station... where?
[Added 21 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67293
Answers
Looks like Middlewood Lower Level, with the closed line from Macclesfield (right) to Manchester (left) passing overhead.
Is this Middlewood station in Cheshire?
Query 1971
Query 1971
About to cross a bridge... where and when?
[Added 20 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67276
About to cross a bridge... where and when?
[Added 20 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67276
Answers
Could be 57644 with the same working as shown in photo 63130. Location could be between Belston Junction and Rankinston, looking north east near Sinclairston, the bridge in the foreground carrying the line over the road to Muirston Farm.
Parkhill heading towards Dyce. 1950s.
Ayrshire coal empties in the late 1950s or early 1960s - possibly near Tarbolton?
Given the countryside, locomotive and position of the brakevan I'd say the train of empties is about to cross the bridge at Sinclairston, Ayrshire having run round at Belston Junction on its way from Ayr to one of the local collieries. Wondered if it might even be the train photographed earlier at image 63130
Query 1970
Query 1970
1.Locomotive? 2.Location? 3.Date?
[Added 19 January 2018]
1.Locomotive? 2.Location? 3.Date?
[Added 19 January 2018]
Answers
I'd say it's the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Rly, looking west at New Romney - 1960s or 70s maybe. Possibly one of the two Mountain-type locos, No.5 Hercules or No.6 Samson.
Either Samson or Hercules, at New Romney on the RHDR, sometime in the 60s.
On the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway. 1. Locomotive - one of the 1920s Davey Paxman types. 2. Location - New Romney, looking north. Date - early 1960s?. The old, possibly South Eastern Railway, coach body on the left adds interest to the view.
Hercules? New Romney? 1962?
I think this is the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway
Could this be at the north end of New Romney station in the early 1970s? If it is New Romney, the area has been developed a bit since the! Don't know the loco however.
I believe its Green Goddess on the RH&DR
Looks a bit like the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch.
Query 1969
Query 1969
Station frontage... where?
[Added 18 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67248
Station frontage... where?
[Added 18 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67248
Answers
The old Eastern Counties Railway building at Snaresbrook - now served by the London Underground's Central Line.
Snaresbrook on London's Central Line
Snaresbrook - Central Line?
Query 1968
Query 1968
Leaf train in action... where?
[Added 17 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67234
Leaf train in action... where?
[Added 17 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67234
Answers
Cogan station in Cardiff, looking north.
Query 1967
Query 1967
Former level crossing... where?
[Added 16 January 2019]
Former level crossing... where?
[Added 16 January 2019]
Answers
Eddleston
Eddleston (again!)
Looks like the old LC at Eddleston on the Peebles line.
Eddleston, on the Peebles Railway.
Looks like Eddleston again, looking north with the station masters house out of view to the right of photo.
Query 1966
Query 1966
Platform view... where?
[Added 15 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67213
Platform view... where?
[Added 15 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67213
Answers
Is it Abercynon in south Wales?
Shiplake station on the Henley-on-Thames branch, looking south.
Possibly Shiplake in Oxfordshire?
Query 1965
Query 1965
Quiet stretch of line... where?
[Added 14 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67195
Quiet stretch of line... where?
[Added 14 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67195
Answers
Powderhall RTS (as-was)
This is almost at the end of the now disused Powderhall branch in Edinburgh.
The Rosyth Dockyard branch at Inverkeithing?
Could this be the end of the old Granton Branch north of Powderhall Waste Disposal facility, this remaining headshunt used for Binliner trains (are those the wires from the capstans that can be seen on either side of the line?) before or after loading?
Could it be the headshunt at Powderhall?
View back towards the Powderhall refuse site - the chimney can just be made out through the trees - plus the container haulage cable mechanism is still there.
Query 1964
Query 1964
Passing freight... where and when?
[Added 12 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67175
Passing freight... where and when?
[Added 12 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67175
Answers
This is the East Kilbride line.
Agree with JM - I think it could be near the site of Clarkston East Junction - possibly the opposite side of the line from image 66783 - possibly around the same time?.
Query 1963
Query 1963
A grey day... where?
[Added 11 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67157
A grey day... where?
[Added 11 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67157
Answers
I think this is Hale, Greater Manchester, looking north from the level crossing.
Hale on the Chester - Manchester Pic line?
Query 1962
Query 1962
Parting of the ways... where is this?
[Added 10 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67143
Parting of the ways... where is this?
[Added 10 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67143
Answers
Looks like the turn off into the yard at Cockenzie PS, with the ECML on the right.
Just north of Law Junction on the West Coast main line?
The east end of the 'Up' loop beyond Prestonpans Station, with the old branch round to Cockenzie Power Station sidings curving north under the road bridge.
Prestonpans - the line on the left led to the now demolished Cockenzie Power Station.
Cockenzie Power Station branch at Prestonpans.
The junction of the Cockenzie Power Station branch at Prestonpans
The entrance to Cockenzie PS unloading, now demolished.
Looks like the Cockenzie power station line where it leaves the east cost main line.
It's Prestonpans - on the right, the east end of the Up Passenger Loop merges into the ECML Up Main, and on the left the connection to (latterly) the loops and unloading point for Cockenzie Power Station disappears north under the A198. Before the power station was built in the 1960s this link connected to the former Preston Links colliery.
This is Prestonpans on the ECML looking east with branch to the now demolished Cockenzie Power Station curving to the left and disappearing under the bridge.
Query 1961
Query 1961
Active coal yard in the 1990s... where?
[Added 9 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67131
Active coal yard in the 1990s... where?
[Added 9 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67131
Answers
Auchterarder?
It's the old coal yard at Auchyerarder.
Auchterarder
Is it the old coal yard at Greenhead on the N&C line?
Query 1960
Query 1960
Waiting for a train... where?
[Added 8 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67119
Waiting for a train... where?
[Added 8 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67119
Answers
Bedworth, looking towards Coventry
Bloxwich station on the Chase Line in the West Midlands, looking south.
Query 1959
Query 1959
Former station master^s house... where?
[Added 7 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67107
Former station master's house... where?
[Added 7 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67107
Answers
Could be Eddleston on the Peebles loop.
The old station house at Doune on the closed Dunblane to Callander line.
Eddleston, on the line from Edinburgh to Pebbles.
Yes, this is the old station house at Eddleston, the old station station itself is now in private hands and lies behind the house.
Query 1958
Query 1958
Passing train... where and when?
[Added 6 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67094
Passing train... where and when?
[Added 6 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67094
Answers
A down Thames-Clyde Express leaving Carlisle. Early sixties.
Approaching Leeds off the S&C line in the 1960s?
Agree with down Thames-Clyde Express, but I think the location is shortly after leaving Kilmarnock station.
Looks like the approaches to Glasgow in the sixties.
I'm probably wildly wrong yet again but at first glance this looks to me like the 'Thames-Clyde Express' just after departure from Kilmarnock station and heading up the line towards Barrhead then on to Glasgow, about to pass Kilmarnock No 1 Signalbox (on the hump of ground adjacent to the loco), Johnnie Walker's siding access and short headshunt in foreground, the original 'Long Lyes' (multiple loop sidings between the dalry line and Kilmarnock Works, these closed by then) in the background, Dalry line hidden by the hump in the ground. I would reckon this to be the early 1960s.
Query 1957
Query 1957
View over a viaduct... where is this?
[Added 5 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67077
View over a viaduct... where is this?
[Added 5 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67077
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Firth Viaduct on the Penicuik Railway, looking towards Roslin?
Not Firth, which, apart from differences in the landscape has a substantial metal fence along its length, being a popular walkway. Don't know where this is but has a distinctive L&Y look about it.
Not 100% certain but it may be Entwistle Viaduct twixt Bolton and Blackburn
Charles may be right, as, if the view is looking easterly, the viaduct curve is correct, and it would be Ramsbottom - on the East Lancs Railway - seen in the middle distance and the wind turbines on Knowl Moor, north east of Rochdale, seen in the far distance.
It's Martholme Viaduct over the River Calder on the closed Padiham Loop - see image 18532.
Query 1955
Query 1955
About to leave... where?
[Added 4 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67061
About to leave... where?
[Added 4 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67061
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Garelochead, looking north, see photo 14652.
Leaving Georgemas Jct. for the South ?
Leaving Garelochhead for the north?
Query 1954
Query 1954
Branch freight... where and when?
[Added 2 January 2019]
Branch freight... where and when?
[Added 2 January 2019]
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I have a feeling (ie a total guess) that this is a short freight heading east from East Kilbride to Maver & Coulson's siding on the long closed line to Blantyre, somewhere about the late 1950s or early 1960s.
Annbank.
Is this the freight to Mavor & Coulson's factory beyond the end of the East Kilbride branch on the line which formerly led to High Blantyre?
On the branch to Smeaton/Dalkeith Colliery, early 1960s?
Running east from East Kilbride Station past Dunblane Drive towards the old Mavor & Coulson sidings which were next to (gone alas) Rolls-Royce at Mavor Avenue. Line originally continued down to High Blantyre to meet with line coming in from Strathaven.
I think this is the Mayor & Coulson siding beyond East Kilbride. Late 1950s?
Is it a freight on the Langholm branch - around 1960?
Query 1953
Query 1953
Former station building... where?
[Added 1 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67030
Former station building... where?
[Added 1 January 2019] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67030
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The old station at Leigh on Sea on the London, Tilbury & Southend line. Replaced by the present station in the 30s and now a sailing club.
It's the original station at Leigh-on-Sea, closed and replaced in the 1930s. It now houses the local sailing club.
Query 1952
Query 1952
View from a train... where and when?
[Added 31 December 2018]
View from a train... where and when?
[Added 31 December 2018]
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Could be the Sept 1951 'Paisley & Barrhead' SLS tour - possibly near Paisley West?
Looks like a Jumbo on a special. The probable period and previous website pictures would suggest the Paisley & Barrhead 1951 tour. Would suggest between Elderslie and Paisley?
Query 1951
Query 1951
A view from a train... where?
[Added 29 December 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66989
A view from a train... where?
[Added 29 December 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66989
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Mansfield Woodhouse station on the Nottingham to Worksop line, looking north. I assume the train is a tour of some sort as such a long train would not normally be seen on this line. The goods shed to train shed conversion on the right is most unusual.
Mansfield Woodhouse station - a recent picture.
Mansfield Woodhouse
Passing through Mansfield Woodhouse station
This is Mansfield Woodhouse station on the Robin Hood line, with the special heading north towards Worksop.
Looks like a special passing Mansfield Woodhouse - fairly recent possibly.
Query 1950
Query 1950
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 26 December 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66976
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 26 December 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66976
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I think this could be on the East Kilbride line.
Possibly between Thornliebank and Giffnock at Burnfield Road overbridge.
Agree with JM - would put date around 1958.
Query 1949
Query 1949
Abutment with eejit... where is this?
[Added 23 December 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66929
Abutment with eejit... where is this?
[Added 23 December 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66929
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The most westerly of the abutments on the road out of Roxburgh looking west.
PS Merry Christmas to all involved with Railscot - and thank you.
Roxburgh, remains of the Jedburgh line bridge looking south west, see photo 18438.
Roxburgh
This looks like Roxburgh, view south west on Teviot Road with the abutment on the Jedburgh branch? The derestricted sign on the right with the oblique bar in what possibly could be construed as a 'half off' position does help pinpoint it.
Haven't a clue as to where the bridge abutment is that is being propped up by 'the eejit' but hope that both he, John and your families have a very merry Christmas and a happy, prosperous New Year!
I think this is the remains of the bridge that carried the Jedburgh branch across the road immediately south of Roxburgh station.
Sadly unable to identify this one, but thought I'd take the opportunity to say 'same to you' to the Railscot team - your efforts are much appreciated.
This looks like the most westerly of the surviving bridge abutments in Roxburgh, the bridge once carried the Jedburgh branch.
Agree with all the above...Roxburgh it is.
Seasons greetings to one and all.
Seasons greetings to one and all.
Query 1948
Query 1948
Ballast train... where and when?
[Added 19 December 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66888
Ballast train... where and when?
[Added 19 December 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66888
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Could be the yard at Clarkston viewed across the main line, around 1960.
St Marnock's goods yard, Kilmarnock, around 1955.
Agree with AT's Clarkston suggestion - looking north towards Glasgow, I'd put the date around 1955.
Query 1947
Query 1947
Platform view... where?
[Added 18 December 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66856
Platform view... where?
[Added 18 December 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66856
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Burnham-on-Crouch station on the Southminster branch, looking east. See photo 28336.
I think this could be Burnham-on-Crouch.
Query 1946
Query 1946
Part of a large former railway goods shed... where?
[Added 15 December 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66844
Part of a large former railway goods shed... where?
[Added 15 December 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66844
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The road is Ousegate in Selby, just before it passes under the railway. Selby station is behind the old goods depot.
Selby, looking west along Ousegate, the station is behind the shed and the Swing Bridge is just to the right.
Agree - Selby. The buildings are part of a commercial area known as The Goods Yard with an entrance just off to the left.
Query 1945
Query 1945
Loading bank near a closed station.... where is this?
[Added 13 December 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66802
Loading bank near a closed station.... where is this?
[Added 13 December 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66802
Answers
Cambus o' May
Could be near Cambus O' May on the Deeside Way?
Query 1943
Query 1943
A closed station... where is this?
[Added 10 December 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66786
A closed station... where is this?
[Added 10 December 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66786
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Macbiehill on the Dolphinton line?
This is the remains at Longwitton on the Northumberland Central Railway - probably taken at least 20 years ago given its current state. View east from the B6342 towards Rothbury.
Query 1942
Query 1942
Passing freight... where and when?
[Added 9 December 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66743
Passing freight... where and when?
[Added 9 December 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66743
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Freight on the old Princes Pier line in the early 1980s(?). View looking back towards Lynedoch station.
Lynedoch station site in Greenock, looking east. The train is heading towards Clydeport Freightliner depot in the mid 80s.
Passing the site of Greenock Lynedoch station heading for the container terminal, possibly 1980's.
At first glance, this looks to me like the line down to Greenock Container Terminal at Lynedoch, say early- to mid-1980s?
Looks like the former line to Greenock Princes Pier photographed looking east from Lynedoch Street around 1985. The train will be heading for Clydeport container terminal.
Query 1941
Query 1941
Part of a closed station... where?
[Added 6 December 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66728
Part of a closed station... where?
[Added 6 December 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66728
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This was part of the old station at Teversal Manor, just to the west of Mansfield, Notts. It now stands alongside a public footpath.
Query 1940
Query 1940
Trackbed by the sea... where?
[Added 28 November 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66685
Trackbed by the sea... where?
[Added 28 November 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66685
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Near to Golf Club House Halt.
Not near Golf Club House Halt I'm afraid but so far I've been unable to identify the location.
I'm not sure if this is standard gauge. Difficult to get the scale from the photo. The bridge looks a bit skinny and flimsy. The curve also looks a bit savage for a real railway. Could it be some abandoned seaside narrow gauge or miniature?
Could it be the remains of the Isle of Sanday light railway ?
Possibly part of the old wartime military tramway near Portland?
I think the bridge would be a replacement like on closed railway trails. Also wondered about the structure top left. Spurn Head maybe?
Looking at the shadow cast by the railings on this side of the bridge, does it suggest somewhere further south? I had considered somewhere like Portland but am wondering if it could be even further south? I am however still looking.
I may be wrong, but I think this may be the old tramway alignment on Holy Isle in Northumberland.
Query 1939
Query 1939
Disused platform... where?
[Added 27 November 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66576
Disused platform... where?
[Added 27 November 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66576
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Looks like the old Cirencester branch platform at Kemble
Kemble station, the former Cirencester branch platform, see photo 58106.
Looks like the old branch platform at Kemble, Gloucestershire.
Could it be Kemble, showing the cut-back branch to Cirencester Town?
Kemble
Query 1938
Query 1938
Passing a closed station... where is this?
[Added 26 November 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66565
Passing a closed station... where is this?
[Added 26 November 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66565
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Greenhead station on the Newcastle & Carlisle Railway, looking north towards Carlisle.
Query 1937
Query 1937
Autumn morning... where?
[Added 25 November 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66552
Autumn morning... where?
[Added 25 November 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66552
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Borders Railway, near the Gore Glen bridge over the A7 ?
A wild guess, near Shawfair on the Waverley line.
Just north of Gorebridge station on the Borders Railway.
I think the train is a Tweedbank to Edinburgh service just to the south of Eskbank station, having recently crossed the A7 at Hardengreen roundabout.
Query 1934
Query 1934
Train approaching... where and when?
[Added 22 November 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66539
Train approaching... where and when?
[Added 22 November 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66539
Answers
These things ran summer Saturday relief trains from Glasgow stations to various coastal resorts, including Fife during the first half of the 1960s; when steam-heating was not a issue. As for location. I haven't a clue.
New Polmadie EE Type 1s were also initially 'trialled' on Glasgow suburban passenger turns in the mid 1960s. This could be one of those
I think this is on the East Kilbride branch. The northbound train has just crossed Busby viaduct and the distant signal for Clarkston & Stamperland. 1965? One of the two morning trains for St. Enoch which were not DMUs (although these were usually steam-hauled)? Or maybe even a summer special to the coast via West Street Junction?
Agree with DS re East Kilbride - Glasgow train at Clarkston, would put date at around 1964/1965.
Query 1933
Query 1933
Train approaching... where is this?
[Added 20 November 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66501
Train approaching... where is this?
[Added 20 November 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66501
Answers
About 1 mile to the east of Accrington station
Query 1932
Query 1932
A former station building... where?
[Added 19 November 2018]
A former station building... where?
[Added 19 November 2018]
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The GWR Station at Aynho south of Banbury.
Shenton Station , Battlefield Railway
It's the building on the down side at Shenton.
Query 1931
Query 1931
Goods train... where and when?
[Added 16 November 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66464
Goods train... where and when?
[Added 16 November 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66464
Answers
Could it be part of the West Street Junction complex in the mid 1950s?
Has a feel of Seafield/South Leith about it.
Could it be part of the old Meadows Yard in the early 1950s?
I think this was taken at the old sidings to the north of Shawlands station. They were lifted in the 1950s. The main line to East Kilbride is on the left
Query 1930
Query 1930
Passing through... where?
[Added 15 November 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66430
Passing through... where?
[Added 15 November 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66430
Answers
Looks like Long Preston, looking north from the road bridge.
Southbound coal train passing through Long Preston station on the Settle & Carlisle line.
Query 1929
Query 1929
View towards a former station and level crossing... where?
[Added 13 November 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66414
View towards a former station and level crossing... where?
[Added 13 November 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66414
Answers
Wetwang on the Malton to Driffield line, looking north.
Query 1928
Query 1928
View from a train... where and when?
[Added 11 November 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63383
View from a train... where and when?
[Added 11 November 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63383
Answers
Balado or Crook of Devon
Gilnockie station on the Langholm branch, looking south east c.1960.
This was the platform frame at Gilnockie on the Langholm branch, photograph looks 1960ish.
Query 1927
Query 1927
Some enchanted evening... where?
[Added 10 November 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66367
Some enchanted evening... where?
[Added 10 November 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66367
Answers
Avoncliff with a southbound service entering the station. If this the location then the canal crosses the railway on the Avoncliff aqueduct behind the train?
The wide 6' between the running lines suggests we in ex GWR broad gauge territory.I think it is Avoncliff on the Bath to Westbury line
Query 1926
Query 1926
Passing freight... where and when?
[Added 7 November 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66322
Passing freight... where and when?
[Added 7 November 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66322
Answers
Could be Falkland Junction in Ayr, looking north, c1970.
Looks like the box in Falkland Yard, Ayr, and the type 4 looks newish - say 1969.
Query 1925
Query 1925
Site of a closed station... where?
[Added 5 November 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66292
Site of a closed station... where?
[Added 5 November 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66292
Answers
Kielder Forest on the Border Counties Railway, closed to passengers in October 1956, and looking south towards Hexham. The station building/house is on the left, and the further building may be the Station Garage built post-closure.
Kielder on the Border Counties line - looking south platform side.
Query 1924
Query 1924
Passing train... where and when?
[Added 2 November 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66270
Passing train... where and when?
[Added 2 November 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66270
Answers
Possibly Pollokshaws at Haggs Road beside the old Vernal coal yard.
Agree with JM - passing south through the yards at Pollokshaws - probably around 1955.
Query 1923
Query 1923
Site of a closed station in 200X... where?
[Added 31 October 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66239
Site of a closed station in 200X... where?
[Added 31 October 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66239
Answers
Dalbeattie on the Port Road, looking west.
Query 1922
Query 1922
What, where and when?
[Added 29 October 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66217
What, where and when?
[Added 29 October 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66217
Answers
Macbrayne's turbine steamer RMS Saint Columba approaching Rothesay, probably around 1955
TS Saint Columba near Gourock (?) in the mid 1950s.
The steamer is St Columba.
RMS Saint Columba, MacBrayne's mail steamer, late 1950s.
Place not sure - perhaps off Innellan?
Place not sure - perhaps off Innellan?
I think this is the St Columba in probably the mid fifties, the steamer being withdrawn after the 1958 season so later than that. I am not sure about the location but wondered if it was heading towards Rothesay with the Toward peninsula behind?
T S Saint Columba. Launched as Queen Alexandra in 1912. Sold to David MacBrayne in 1935 and from then sailed on mail service from Glasgow to Ardrishaig until withdrawal at end of 1958 season. Difficult to pinpoint location, but off Rothesay is more likely than Gourock due to background topography.
Query 1921
Query 1921
Entrance to a former station... where?
[Added 27 October 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66190
Entrance to a former station... where?
[Added 27 October 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66190
Answers
I wondered if this could have been taken from the opposite end of the stairway shown in image 26792 at Filey?
Query 1920
Query 1920
A closed station... where?
[Added 24 October 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66157
A closed station... where?
[Added 24 October 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66157
Answers
Stamford Bridge on the River Derwent in East Yorkshire, closed in the mid 1960s, looking west towards York.
Query 1918
Query 1918
A view from a train... where and when?
[Added 20 October 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66098
A view from a train... where and when?
[Added 20 October 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66098
Answers
It looks similar to the south end of Carlisle station though the presence of a Pacer unit on what would be a Barrow-in-Furness service makes me think I may be wrong.
Reminds me of Longsight, Manchester?
Could it be Leeds Neville Hill depot
Could be Leeds Neville Hill, looking west, c2000.
Query 1917
Query 1917
Info required. Scene in the yard at Stratford in 1961. Any info on unit type, deployment etc would be much appreciated. ADDITIONAL INFO NOW ADDED TO IMAGE 32093.
Info required. Scene in the yard at Stratford in 1961. Any info on unit type, deployment etc would be much appreciated. ADDITIONAL INFO NOW ADDED TO IMAGE 32093.
Answers
Looks like it is one of the Liverpool St to Shenfield units which were first built to work on 1500V DC overhead lines but later converted to work on 25kV and given classification of AM6. This unit looks as if it has been converted since it has been numbered '018'. My ABC Winter edition of 1959/60 states that the units were given a '0' prefix when rebuilt.
Agreed. A (later) Class 306 EMU. The last was withdrawn in 1981 but 306017 is preserved as part of the National Collection.
A class 306 EMU - used for many years on the Liverpool Street - Shenfield services from their introduction in 1949. A farewell tour ran in 1981 and was photographed by Mark Dufton - see image 48405.
Preserved unit 306017 appeared at an open day at Bedford in May 1988 - see photograph by Ian Dinmore at 37922.
Query 1916
Query 1916
Passing a closed station... where?
[Added 14 October 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66051
Passing a closed station... where?
[Added 14 October 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 66051
Answers
I wondered if this was the remains of Gogar station on the Edinburgh-Glasgow main line? The Edinburgh by-pass bridge would be off to the right and the view would be looking northeast. I can't quite recall exactly but I think there are surviving steps from the Gogar Lane overbridge down to where the platforms once were on the down side.
Eskbank & Dalkeith? The remains of a passenger shelter can still be glimpsed on the Down platform there.
I initially thought of Eskbank & Dalkeith too but the fencing on the steps there is black metal, not this style and with the removal of the old footbridge I'm not convinced it's possible to get this close to the top of the steps there.
Could it be part of the remains at the former Winchburgh station?
Remains at Tynehead?
The steps at Winchburgh go straight down and have metal railings -same style as Eskbank in fact (see image 18544) and the original steps at Tynehead have been replaced by a new Network Rail access stair (see image 51807) and the cutting is much deeper there than in this query image.
Completely foreign territory for me, but Donibristle Halt?
Kinaldie, (Blackburm) between Kintore and Pitmedden.
John Dallimore is right. Image 62093 of Kinaldie does not show the steps but it does show the same fencing on the platform as in this image.
Query 1915
Query 1915
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 11 October 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65978
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 11 October 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65978
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Additional ; Locomotive is B1 61261
Bit of a guess, but is this the Heads of Ayr branch near Alloway, with a through train to Edinburgh in summer 1963?
Would go along with the Heads of Ayr suggestion, although can't place the precise location - doubtless all much changed since the early 1960s.
Query 1914
Query 1914
Former goods shed... where is this?
[Added 10 October 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65954
Former goods shed... where is this?
[Added 10 October 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65954
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Huntly on the GNSR main line, looking south west.
Currie?
I think this is the old goods shed at Huntly - the station is on the right behind the hay bales.
Agreed that it is Huntly.
Query 1913
Query 1913
Former station entrance... where?
[Added 7 October 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65931
Former station entrance... where?
[Added 7 October 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65931
Answers
Falkirk Camelon?
Camelon was my first thought but it was an island with one entrance. Don't know this one yet.
This is the entrance to the former Lea Road station on the west side of Preston.
Query 1912
Query 1912
Passing train... where and when?
[Added 5 October 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65899
Passing train... where and when?
[Added 5 October 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65899
Answers
Approaching Busby Junction from south, late 50’s?
Passing Kennishead, say mid fifties?
Query 1911
Query 1911
Platform view... where and when?
[Added 2 October 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65854
Platform view... where and when?
[Added 2 October 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65854
Answers
Auchterless station on the Macduff branch, looking north in the 50s.
Query 1910
Query 1910
Train departing... where and when?
[Added 1 October 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65834
Train departing... where and when?
[Added 1 October 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65834
Answers
Riddings Junction around 1959/1960. The train is northbound on the Waverley route.
Riddings Junction on the Waverley Route looking north along the mainline, taken from the island platform with the Langholm branch to the left.
Riddings Jn Down Main platform, looking north towards Hawick, late 1950s or early 1960s.
Riddings Junction on the Waverley Route, looking north east c1960.
Riddings Junction looking north, 1960.
Query 1909
Query 1909
Closed and overgrown station... where?
[Added 30 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED- SEE IMAGE 65819
Closed and overgrown station... where?
[Added 30 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED- SEE IMAGE 65819
Answers
I think this is Verney Junction on the abandoned section of the Oxford to Bletchley line, which is scheduled to reopen as East West Rail.
Verney Junction on the former Oxford to Cambridge line, looking south west.
Looks like Verney Junction. I think that's the old station master's house in the background.
Query 1908
Query 1908
Lineside view... where and when?
[Added 29 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65809
Lineside view... where and when?
[Added 29 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65809
Answers
I have a feeling that this could be just south of Cove Bay looking north towards the village. If it is where I am thinking off the North Sea would be below to the right.
The scene reminds me of the line between Stonehaven and Aberdeen but the bridge puts me off a bit.
Near Cove Bay on the main line - part of an old quarry. Date around 1959.
Query 1907
Query 1907
Old coach... where and when?
[Added 27 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65787
Old coach... where and when?
[Added 27 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65787
Answers
Can't help with the coach, but the shed in the background is Kyle of Lochalsh, as it was in 1959.
Location is Kyle of Lochalsh loco shed c.1960. Not so sure about the coach body, possibly ex LNWR or West Coast Joint Stock.
Kirkby Stephen in the early 1950s?
Query 1905
Query 1905
View from a train... where and when?
[Added 26 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65767
View from a train... where and when?
[Added 26 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65767
Answers
Corkerhill on the Paisley Canal line, looking east with the station beyond the bridge c. 1960.
I reckon this is an eastbound train on the Paisley Canal Line, approaching Corkerhill station, late 1950s or early 1960s, at any rate shortly after Corkerhill Railway Village was replaced by those flats visible on the other side of the road.
The train is approaching Corkerhill Road bridge eastbound, with she station beyond the bridge. Probably the 1950s - possibly the SLS Paisley & Barrhead Railtour??
Query 1904
Query 1904
Passing train... where and when?
[Added 25 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65752
Passing train... where and when?
[Added 25 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65752
Answers
Could be a Glasgow - Fife train on the Winchburgh Jn - Dalmeny Jn link, seen from the trackbed of the lifted Winchburgh Shale railway, looking north towards the Forth.
Back in 1979, I travelled quite a bit around Kings Lynn and came across two closed railways at 90 degrees to one another. One line, I think is the M&GN line from South Lynn to Gayton Road and the other track is GER from Swaffam to Kings Lynn. Mind you they could also be the M&GN line and the GER lines at Fakenham.
HTH
HTH
Reminiscent of some of the old colliery lines on the Blyth & Tyne, in the sixties possibly south of Ashington?
Between Winchburgh and Dalmeny Jcts looking north along trackbed of Niddry Castle shale line.
Niddry Castle tramlines closed 1961, look to be recently lifted in this pic.
Query 1903
Query 1903
End of the line... where?
[Added 24 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65740
End of the line... where?
[Added 24 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65740
Answers
Near Millerhill, the current end of the former Glencorse branch, latterly used as a headshunt for access to Monktonhall Colliery. Looking east from near the A6106 Millerhill Road.
Is it the eastern end of the sidings / run-round loop at the former Blindwells open-cast mine near Prestonpans?
I reckon this is the rump of the Edinburgh, Loanhead & Roslin Railway to the west of the former Millerhill Junction, the photo taken from or adjacent to the Shawfair diversion of the Borders Railway, circa 2014, the new line coincidentally bisecting the old line just beyond the buffers to their west.
This looks like the stub of the Roslin branch just south west of Millerhill yard.
This is the stub end of the Bilston Glen/Glencorse branch just south of Millerhill which sadly was not connected to the new Borders Railway which could have enabled through ECML to Borders Railway specials etc.
South end of Millerhill, maybe - stub end of branch to Loanhead and Roslin.
This is the buffer end at the stump of the Bilston Branch at Millerhill yard
Query 1902
Query 1902
Steam hauled... where and when?
[Added 21 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65729
Steam hauled... where and when?
[Added 21 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65729
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A bit of a guess but could this be an East Kilbride train approaching Hairmyres? Early 60s?
Is it on the Killin branch in the early sixties?
Wemyss Bay line, single section? 1960s. A guess.
I think this may be the north end of the Heads of Ayr branch in the late 1950s, with the train heading for Alloway Junction.
Query 1901
Query 1901
Round the bend... where is this?
[Added 20 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65691
Round the bend... where is this?
[Added 20 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65691
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Bathgate ?
Looking west from Bathgate Depot access road
Train is on the curve west after leaving Bathgate. The fence would be the perimeter of Bathgate Golf Course.
Query 1900
Query 1900
Passing Pendolino... where is this?
[Added 18 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65669
Passing Pendolino... where is this?
[Added 18 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65669
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A little South of Shap heading South, going by the skyline
From looking at Google Maps it could be the curves on the WCML to the east of the village of Milnthorpe, Cumbria.
Hincaster Junction south of Oxenholme, with the trackbed of the line to Arnside going off to the right.
Query 1899
Query 1899
Arrival... where and when?
[Added 17 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65652
Arrival... where and when?
[Added 17 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65652
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Wild guess. I have no idea what the buildings looked like but I am going for the Moffat train arriving at Beattock. There appears to be a shadow of the footbridge. The date is probably early 1950s going by the ladies' antiquated dress. Loco 55260 was shedded at Beattock in the mid 1950s before wandering to Oban, Perth and other places.
Lugton station, looking north east in the late 50s.
Could be Lugton in the 1950s. The signal box would have been in the left background.
Query 1898
Query 1898
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 15 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65637
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 15 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65637
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Glasgow to Carlisle train north of Rockcliffe in the late 1950s.
Between Prestwick & Falkland Jctn. heading south c. 1959
The Jubilee has express headlamps but the consist appears to be non corridor coaches. Looks like Ayrshire in the 1950s and would hazard a guess at Troon.
Query 1897
Query 1897
Parcels train... where and when?
[Added 13 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65603
Parcels train... where and when?
[Added 13 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65603
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The northbound train is approaching Whitletts Road, Ayr, around 1960. Google Maps shows the school building in the background still standing.
Query 1896
Query 1896
Steam hauled freight... where and when?
[Added 8 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65551
Steam hauled freight... where and when?
[Added 8 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65551
Answers
Going on nothing more than from the Ayr direction.the presence of a 'Crab' and a rake of empty mineral wagons I reckon this is on the Ayr to Mauchline line in the vicinity of Mossblown Junction, the arn-less signal possibly the junction's distant
Tarbolton in the late 1950s.
Eastbound coal empties midway between Ayr and Annbank, near the site once occupied by Auchincruive station. Would date the picture around 1960.
Query 1895
Query 1895
Former goods facilities... where?
[Added 7 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65521
Former goods facilities... where?
[Added 7 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65521
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The old goods yard at Thornhill looking west across the main line in the general direction of the village.
Is it Holywood on the GSWR main line? The new semaphore added for entry to the loop which was reinstated a few years ago?
Thornhill
Query 1894
Query 1894
Long abandoned platforms... where?
[Added 5 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65492
Long abandoned platforms... where?
[Added 5 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65492
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Milton of Campsie maybe around 2012?
Wonder if this might be Milton of Campsie?
Query 1893
Query 1893
Abandoned platform... where is this?
[Added 4 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65478
Abandoned platform... where is this?
[Added 4 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65478
Answers
The old station at Holywood looking south towards Dumfries from the level crossing.
The Old Hollywood Station looking South towards Dumfries.
Holywood on the G&SWR Main Line, looking south east towards Dumfries.
Looks like Holywood on the G&SWR main line north of Dumfries.
Query 1892
Query 1892
Demolition work... where and when?
[Added 3 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65456
Demolition work... where and when?
[Added 3 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65456
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The old station at Powderhall - later the home of the 'Binliner'. Probably mid 1980s?
Powderhall station on the Granton branch in Edinburgh, looking north west from Broughton Road. Taken in the late 80s when the line was being brought back into use to carry waste from Powderhall depot.
Alterations during conversion of the Powderhall incinerator to a waste transfer station c.1985.
Looks like Powderhall during conversion to handle Binliner container trains in the 1980s.
Query 1891
Query 1891
Trackbed between two operational stations... where?
[Added 2 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65446
Trackbed between two operational stations... where?
[Added 2 September 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65446
Answers
This is in Welshpool, the trackbed of the Welshpool & Llanfair Railway between Raven Square and Welshpool. Looking east from a street called Woodside.
Could it be the original route of the Coryton branch at Heath, in Cardiff?
Could be the route between Raven Square and the main line stations in Welshpool.
Between High Wycombe and Bourne End?
Query 1890
Query 1890
Passing through... where and when?
[Added 31 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65413
Passing through... where and when?
[Added 31 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65413
Answers
Lochside station, looking north east towards Paisley in the 60s. Station probably closed at the time, it re-opened in 1966 and is know known as Lochwinnoch.
Pollockshaws West with a train of suburban stock - late 1950s or 60s.
I would suggest Lochside (formerly and later once again 'Lochwinnoch') looking towards Paisley, the train possibly a Kilmarnock-bound local from St. Enoch, say late 1950s. Hurlford had a few of the BR Standard 3MT 2-6-0s at that time, and this might be one of them (can't read the smokebox number unfortunately).
A train for Kilmarnock passing Lochside (as was) in 1957/1958.
Query 1889
Query 1889
Double header... where?
[Added 30 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65394
Double header... where?
[Added 30 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65394
Answers
Looks like the Branch Line Society 'Marching Crompton Tour' near Stormy Loops on 27 August.
Near Pyle on the South Wales Main Line, looking west from the bridge carrying Waun Bant Road over the line near Stormy loops. There was a railtour with two class 33s on 27/8/18 - The Marching Crompton - this could be the train in the photo.
This is a view of WCRC 33029 & 33207 working the Branch Line Society 'Marching Crompton' tour from Crewe to Carmarthen. Was the photo taken between Crewe & Shrewsbury, possibly around Preese?
Query 1888
Query 1888
Parcels train at speed... where and when?
[Added 28 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65385
Parcels train at speed... where and when?
[Added 28 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65385
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Southbound on the G&SW approaching Kirkconnel.
I think this is taken on Tabolton bank, possibly in the late 1950s.
Something about this says G&SW main line - between Cumnock and New Cumnock, maybe. Is the Clan class Pacific identifiable from the original print or negative? Date - early/mid 1960s.
Query 1887
Query 1887
Train at the platform... where and when?
[Added 27 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65362
Train at the platform... where and when?
[Added 27 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65362
Answers
Mosspark West on the Paisley Canal Line, looking west c1960.
Query 1886
Query 1886
Entrance to a former goods yard, photographed in 200x... where?
[Added 25 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65347
Entrance to a former goods yard, photographed in 200x... where?
[Added 25 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65347
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I'm sure this is Gilling in North Yorkshire, possibly taken around 2005. The old goods shed has since been converted to living accommodation.
Looks like the North Yorks station at Gilling which closed in the 1950s. This would have been taken around 2008 before the goods shed was converted - a side view of the modified version is shown in image 55079.
Query 1885
Query 1885
Waiting for a train... where?
[Added 23 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65307]
Waiting for a train... where?
[Added 23 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65307]
Answers
Bottesford, on the Grantham to Nottingham line, looking north east towards Nottingham.
At a wild guess, somewhere between Nottingham and Grantham
Bottesford on the Nottingham - Grantham line.
Query 1884
Query 1884
A closed station... where and when?
[Added 22 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65291
A closed station... where and when?
[Added 22 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65291
Answers
Stalham in Norfolk, during the time it was in use as a council depot - probably around the mid to late 1980s. The building was later dismantled and relocated to Holt on the NNR.
Query 1883
Query 1883
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 21 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65277
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 21 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65277
Answers
Elderslie, looking east, the bridge carries Burnbrae Road with the station beyond. c1960.
Train passing Elderslie in the early 1960s - station off picture to the left.
Query 1882
Query 1882
Passing freight... where and when?
[Added 19 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65262
Passing freight... where and when?
[Added 19 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65262
Answers
From the OHLE I'd say it was somewhere on the Woodhead route in the 1970s.
The overhead line clutter looks like Guide Bridge. The gloomy weather indicates it could be 25/11/1967 when Bittern visited or 1968 around the end of steam when several railtours passed this location.
Possibly Penistone?
My first thoughts were somewhere around Crewe in the early 70s, possibly south of the station? A lot of 'heavy' OHLE was used on the early 25kV electrification schemes and the type of insulators suggest 25kV so not on the Woodhead route.
Agree with suggestion that freight is just south of Crewe station, sometime around 1970.
Southbound freight just beyond Crewe station. I'd put it around 1969 or 1970.
Appears to be Crewe, with the empty car carrier working crossing over just north of the station to access the low level lines via the surface lines running behind the west side of the station, rather than via the direct underpass, in order to proceed to what is now Basford Hall yard. Looks like what could be the former Crewe North shed site diesel stabling sidings to right centre of view
Further to my previous comment; the train appears to be made of BR carflats, so this may be a Motorail train rather than a pure freight train.
I'm now persuaded by the above comments that the train is crossing east to west approaching Crewe station from the north..... I think!
Query 1881
Query 1881
View through a station... where?
[Added 18 August 2018]
View through a station... where?
[Added 18 August 2018]
Answers
Winchelsea station on the Ashford to Hastings line, looking south west towards Hastings.
Its Winchelsea in East Sussex, looking south west towards Hastings from Winchelsea Lane crossing.
Winchelsea, East Sussex. On the Marshlink line between Ashford and Hastings.
Query 1880
Query 1880
A former goods shed... where is this?
[Added 16 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65204
A former goods shed... where is this?
[Added 16 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65204
Answers
Its in a former railway yard on the east side of Barnsley just off the A61. Its now part of a light industrial & retail area I think its now something to do with the motor trade.
Query 1879
Query 1879
Surviving loading gauge on a closed line... where?
[Added 14 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65172
Surviving loading gauge on a closed line... where?
[Added 14 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65172
Answers
Mislingford goods station which was situated between the Wickham and Droxford stations on the former LSWR Meon Valley line in Hampshire. The goods station consisted of a couple of sidings and a small goods shed. It was originally built to serve a nearby sawmill and water pumping station. The whole line closed to passengers in 1955 and the section including Mislingford to goods in 1962. It continued in use under private ownership and as part of an failed preservation scheme until the early 1970s and the track was then lifted. Most of it is now a railway path.
Query 1878
Query 1878
Steam approaching... where and when?
[Added 12 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65153
Steam approaching... where and when?
[Added 12 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65153
Answers
I might be wrong but could this be cardenden in the mid 50s
I think this is likely to be a Glasgow area scene in the early 1950s, still unsure exactly where.
I think that this is alongside St Rollox MPD, with the train heading for Glasgow Buchanan Street crossing the bridge over the Switchback line.
The lines to the engine shed would be off camera to the left hand side of the photo.
The line nearest the camera the up main looking east, towards Milton Junction, with the train on the down main heading towards Glasgow Buchanan Street.
The track beyond the hut would be the down through siding, which was on a single track overbridge, then the original Glasgow and Garnqueen tracks on the double track bridge on the right hand side of the image.
No electrification stickers visible on the loco, so sometime in the 1950’s
The lines to the engine shed would be off camera to the left hand side of the photo.
The line nearest the camera the up main looking east, towards Milton Junction, with the train on the down main heading towards Glasgow Buchanan Street.
The track beyond the hut would be the down through siding, which was on a single track overbridge, then the original Glasgow and Garnqueen tracks on the double track bridge on the right hand side of the image.
No electrification stickers visible on the loco, so sometime in the 1950’s
Agree with St Rollox suggestion and early 1950s. Looks to be an empty stock working into Buchanan Street.
Query 1876
Query 1876
Train approaching... where?
[Added 10 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65118
Train approaching... where?
[Added 10 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65118
Answers
Greenfaulds?
Looks like the approach to Greenfaulds station from the Falkirk Grahamston direction.
Query 1875
Query 1875
Stopping train... where and when?
[Added 8 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65097
Stopping train... where and when?
[Added 8 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65097
Answers
Kennishead looking towards Glasgow
Going by nothing more than the curve of the track and the bridge parapet on the left, I'm going to suggest Kennishead as the location, the train Kilmarnock-bound, and the date, say late 1950s or very early 1960s.
I think this is Kennishead on the GB&K in the late 40s/early 50s.
This is Kennishead around 1955, the signal box is out of shot to the right. A southbound train is passing through, probably a semi-fast for Kilmarnock.
Looking north through Kennishead station - mid 1950s?
Query 1874
Query 1874
Station approach... where?
[Added 7 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65084
Station approach... where?
[Added 7 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65084
Answers
Fairly sure this is the station at Beverley, East Yorkshire.
Vauxhall, going by the cars!
Beverley?
Query 1873
Query 1873
A closed station... where?
[Added 5 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65069
A closed station... where?
[Added 5 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65069
Answers
Corpusty on the Midland & Great Northern Joint line from Melton Constable to Yarmouth, looking north west towards Melton.
Query 1872
Query 1872
Disused railway viaduct... where?
[Added 4 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65052
Disused railway viaduct... where?
[Added 4 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65052
Answers
Could be the Larpool Viaduct at Whitby.
I think this is the former Whitby and Scarborough line, where it crosses the Esk Valley line between Ruswarp and Whitby.
Part of Larpool Viaduct on the Yorkshire coast, just south of the former Whitby West Cliff station
Query 1871
Query 1871
Steam hauled freight... where and when?
[Added 3 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65035
Steam hauled freight... where and when?
[Added 3 August 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65035
Answers
Looks like Brownhill Junction in the mid 1950s with an up freight passing.
Brownhll Junction - southbound train, mid to late 1950s.
Query 1870
Query 1870
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 31 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65017
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 31 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 65017
Answers
Johnstone High, looking west in the late 50s.
Is it the east end of Johnstone station in the late 1950?
Query 1869
Query 1869
Old platform... where?
[Added 30 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64990
Old platform... where?
[Added 30 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64990
Answers
Northallerton, on the east side of the ECML, looking north east.
Looks very much like the up side engineers siding at the north end of Northallerton Station
The north east sidings at Northallerton on the ECML.
On the east side of Northallerton station at the north end?
Query 1868
Query 1868
Closing the crossing gates... where and when?
[Added 29 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64980
Closing the crossing gates... where and when?
[Added 29 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64980
Answers
First impression is the Banff branch or possibly the Macduff.
I think this picture was taken in the late 70's/early 80's. The line has been singled and is much reduced in status and looking at the telegraph poles it could have been a main line. Could it be somewhere between Stanley Junction and Forfar? A bit of a long shot .
Agree with the above, and given the steep rise up to the rail level, I'm fairly sure it is Kirkinch, between Ardler and Alyth junctions, looking east.
Agree with CB - I think this is Kirkinch level crossing near Eassie around 1970.
Kirkinch Crossing, east of Alyth Junction on the Strathmore line, looking east in the early 70s.
Query 1867
Query 1867
Steam hauled special... where and when?
[Added 25 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64972
Steam hauled special... where and when?
[Added 25 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64972
Answers
The branch to Bonybridge( Canal) from Greenhill Jct ? Late 60's excursion
I agree with the Bonnybridge location. However, I think this is one of Maude's sojourns on the main line in the early 1980s, following the restoration for Rainhill. The rail-blue and grey coaches suggest this.
Could it be approaching Bridge of Dun from the Brechin branch? Real brain-teaser: there appears to be a large signal box in the distance, some Steven's type lower-quadrant signals in the middle distance, and to top it all the train appears to be running wrong road (or perhaps on parallel single lines). The coaches look like ex-LMS so perhaps 'blood & custard' rather than blue and white so 1950s to early 1960s perhaps??
The configuration appears to be that of the SLS tour of 1st September 1951, some pictures of which appear on the site. I think this is the special on the curve after passing west through Cart Junction on the leg to Kilbarchan - beyond the location shown in image 56603.
Correction - I should have said approaching the junction - the signal box for which appears in the background!
I agree with Jim - perhaps the train is being propelled? Have looked at various photos of Cart Jcn and there are two signalling diagrams available on www.signalbox.org.
I wasn't too happy with my Bridge of Dun suggestion as the surroundings seemed too built-up and on second thoughts the Brechin branch was single track!
I wasn't too happy with my Bridge of Dun suggestion as the surroundings seemed too built-up and on second thoughts the Brechin branch was single track!
Query 1865
Query 1865
A former station... where?
[Added 24 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64917
A former station... where?
[Added 24 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64917
Answers
The old station at Whitby West Cliff, looking north through the site of the platforms.
Whitby West Cliff, looking north west.
The former West Cliff station at Whitby on the Yorkshire Coast line, now converted to residential accommodation. View is north along the line of the trackbed.
Query 1863
Query 1863
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 22 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64900
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 22 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64900
Answers
South of Stewarton heading for Kilmarnock in mid 1950s
Could be the section between Stewarton and Kilmarnock - probably taken during the early part of the 1950s?
Query 1861
Query 1861
Platform entrance... where?
[Added 21 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64882
Platform entrance... where?
[Added 21 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64882
Answers
Dalwhinnie.
I think it's the station building at Dalwhinnie.
Query 1860
Query 1860
View towards a junction in the 1990s... where is this?
[Added 19 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64864
View towards a junction in the 1990s... where is this?
[Added 19 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64864
Answers
This looks like Mid Calder Junction. The OHLE was extended onto the Shotts Line (on the left) a short distance in the late 1980s/early 1990s.
Looking east towards Monktonhall Junction from trackbed of the Lothian Lines with the ECML on the left.
Monktonhall Junction, with the connection to Millerhill Yard on the right and the ECML on the left.
Monktonhall looking towards Inveresk from the grounds of Queen Margaret University. Land in the foreground would be site of the old freight lines towards Niddrie.
I suggest it is at former Wanton Walls Jn between Musselburgh Station and Monktonhall Jn on ECML
Looking south east towards Monktonhall Junction with the ECML on the left and the chord to Millerhill on the right.
Query 1859
Query 1859
Behind the platform shelter... where?
[Added 18 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64852
Behind the platform shelter... where?
[Added 18 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64852
Answers
Freshford, see 63061.
Query 1858
Query 1858
Scene in the 1970s... where?
[Added 17 July 2018]
Scene in the 1970s... where?
[Added 17 July 2018]
Answers
Leith Walk East goods yard behind the sheds on the right, with Granton line in foreground. Looking east towards Easter Road overbridge, beyond which is Easter Road Junction. A Bill Roberton pic, perhaps?
Leith Walk East goods station, looking east. The bridge on the left carries Easter Road over the railway and Easter Road station is beyond. The buildings in the centre of the photo can be seen in photo 24397 looking in the opposite direction.
The old Leith Walk East goods depot, looking towards Easter Road Junction.
I have a suspicion that these biuldings are on the approach to Edinburgh Princess street images 31813 and 29568 on this site, so the bridge would currently be on the junction of western approach and grove st, and the bouldings to the right would be those in upper grove place, (tried matching the chimney puts ..... its doesnt work)
I think this is an eastward view towards the former Easter Road Station from a point between Leith Walk and Easter Road on the Edinburgh, Leith & Granton Deviation line.
NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64839
Query 1857
Query 1857
A closed station... where is this?
[Added 16 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64832
A closed station... where is this?
[Added 16 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64832
Answers
Looks a bit like Meeth at the southern end of the traffic free section of the Tarka Trail in North Devon.
Auchenheath
Meeth, looking south east towards Halwill Junction, see photo 19853.
The old station at Meeth, North Devon, looking south.
Query 1856
Query 1856
Closed station, photographed in the mid 1970s... where is this?
[Added 14 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - see image 64822
Closed station, photographed in the mid 1970s... where is this?
[Added 14 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - see image 64822
Answers
Ballinluig, looking west.
I think this is the former station at Ballinluig.
Query 1855
Query 1855
A view from a bridge... where is this?
[Added 11 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64804
A view from a bridge... where is this?
[Added 11 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64804
Answers
Everything about this says Wales to me - not got any further as yet however.
Going with the Wales suggestion could this be the approach to Rhymney looking south with the former line going into the old ironworks; later a steel stockholders if I recall correctly from c2012.
Pinwherry?
Have established this is the site of the old station at Bedlinog (closed 1964) looking north west from the bridge carrying High Street.
Query 1854
Query 1854
Passing train... where and when?
[Added 8 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64775
Passing train... where and when?
[Added 8 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64775
Answers
Possibly taken on Neilston Bank in the 1950s?
Query 1853
Query 1853
Work in progress... where and when?
[Added 7 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64746
Work in progress... where and when?
[Added 7 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64746
Answers
North end of Aviemore when the bay platform and siding next to it were removed. Now trying to remember when this happened and the shops appeared to replace it, 1973 or possibly 1974?
Isn't that the bracket signal at the north end of Aviemore station? If so we're looking across to the Strathspey Railway from the west side of the main running lines, the sidings this side lifted. No idea what the work in progress is, but date is.possibly late 1970s into the 1980s?
Looks like Aviemore - probably around 1978 or 1979?
Query 1852
Query 1852
TransPennine 185... where?
[Added 5 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64728
TransPennine 185... where?
[Added 5 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64728
Answers
Thirsk on the East Coast Main Line, looking north west.
The 185 looks to be exiting Thirsk down platform heading north to Middlesbrough
Thirsk
Just leaving Thirsk?
I think this could be the view from the road bridge at Thirsk station looking north towards Northallerton with the ECML fast lines to the right.
Query 1851
Query 1851
Passing freight... where?
[Added 4 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64711
Passing freight... where?
[Added 4 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64711
Answers
Eastbound freight passing through Winchester.
Looks like a northbound train at Winchester, Hampshire.
Definitely Winchester.
Query 1850
Query 1850
Soon to depart... from where?
[Added 3 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64699
Soon to depart... from where?
[Added 3 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64699
Answers
Worcester Shrub Hill, looking south.
Possibly Worcester Shrub Hill?
Query 1849
Query 1849
Railway through the countryside - where is this?
[Added 1 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64684
Railway through the countryside - where is this?
[Added 1 July 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64684
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From the topography I would say it's on the Windermere branch, but can't yet identify the precise location.
I was thinking this could be the site of Kingswood Crossing (note the wider formation) on the Hignland main line looking north towardfs Dunkeld.
Would agree with JP - I think this is east of Windermere looking back towards the town.
Query 1848
Query 1848
Turn left... where is this?
[Added 30 June 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64712
Turn left... where is this?
[Added 30 June 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64712
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Northallerton looking south west from the north side of the Leeds Northern line. View possibly taken close to the new pub/restaurant sited opposite the former Northallerton Town Station. See image 41017 for a similar view taken from the J Sainsbury store car park on the south side of the line.
Could be the northern approach to Northallerton on the Teesside line?
Northallerton East Junction. The train is taking the route to the ECML and Northallerton Station.
Query 1847
Query 1847
Train of tanks... where?
[Added 28 June 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64653
Train of tanks... where?
[Added 28 June 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64653
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Given the plethora of undergrowth and the works ongoing to left of shot, I think this is the Waterloo branch near Kittybrewster.
Looks like one of the China Clay trains on the Aberdeen Waterloo branch.
North end of the Waterloo branch in Aberdeen?
This looks like the Waterloo branch somewhere near Kittybrewster.
Query 1846
Query 1846
^Push off^... where is this?
[Added 27 June 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64640
'Push off'... where is this?
[Added 27 June 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64640
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Looking west at Glaisdale?
Glaisdale on the Whitby line, looking north-west.
View west along the Esk Valley Line from the platform at Glaisdale.
Query 1845
Query 1845
Passing train... where is this?
[Added 26 June 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64625
Passing train... where is this?
[Added 26 June 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64625
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The F&F catenary suggests a newly electrified line. I think this is looking north at Mythop Rd, Weeton (behind the photographer) with the Pendolino heading to Blackpool North
This is difficult. OHL equipment looks brand new but a Pendolino has to be close to the WCML. OHL code letters difficult to make out. In other words I've no idea!
The new electrification masts combined with the traction suggest Preston - Blackpool. This is from Mythop Rd NW towards Poulton-le-Fylde
Query 1844
Query 1844
Platform view through a former station... where?
[Added 25 June 2018] NO0W RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64612
Platform view through a former station... where?
[Added 25 June 2018] NO0W RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64612
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North-eastward at Dollar on the Devon Valley line.
Dollar, looking south-east towards Kinross.
Dollar,
Dollar?
Dollar?
Dollar, looking east towards Rumbling Bridge and Kinross Jn.
Query 1843
Query 1843
Steam hauled freight... where and when?
[Added 23 June 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64590
Steam hauled freight... where and when?
[Added 23 June 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64590
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Troon (Old), looking north in the early 60s.
Looks like the original Troon station - probably a Gladgow - Stranraer freight heading south. Say late 1950s?
Query 1842
Query 1842
Passing train... where and when?
[Added 19 June 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64568
Passing train... where and when?
[Added 19 June 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64568
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Just to the north of Muir of Ord station?
Perhaps somewhere about Plean Jn. looking north towards the Ochil Hills.
Shot on the E&G to the east of Bishopbriggs, taken around 2010?
Might be the Glasgow - Cumbernauld line between Stepps and Gartcosh.
Query 1841
Query 1841
Former goods shed in use as a storage facility... where?
[Added 17 June 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64522
Former goods shed in use as a storage facility... where?
[Added 17 June 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64522
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This is the former NER design goods shed at Brotton on the Cleveland Railway, later North Eastern railway line between Redcar and Whitby. The station closed to passengers in 1960 and to goods around 10 years later. The line through the station is still open for goods traffic principally for the Boulby potash mine.
Its the old good shed at Brotton
It's the old goods shed at Brotton, North Yorks, on what is now the branch from Saltburn West Junction to Boulby Mine. I think the building is used by the adjacent tyre and exhaust centre.
Query 1840
Query 1840
Branch remains... where?
[Added 16 June 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64504
Branch remains... where?
[Added 16 June 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64504
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Looks like the remains at Blindwells to the east of Prestonpans. ECML to the left.
Ravenstruther, near Carstairs?
Blindwells, just east of Presonpans ?
Could this be part of the Kilbarchan Loop at Lochwinnoch?
Blindwells opencast
Blindwells
Looks like the former Meadowmill Opencast branch just east of Prestonpans on the ECML.
Query 1839
Query 1839
A closed station... where?
[Added 14 June 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64490
A closed station... where?
[Added 14 June 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64490
Answers
Bunchrew, looking west, see photo 6089.
Its the station building at Bunchrew, west of Inverness, looking
towards the level crossing just off picture to the left...
towards the level crossing just off picture to the left...
Bunchrew, west of Inverness on the Dingwall line.
Query 1838
Query 1838
Photograph taken at Whiting Bay in 1955... can anyone identify the vessel?
[Added 12 June 2018]
Photograph taken at Whiting Bay in 1955... can anyone identify the vessel?
[Added 12 June 2018]
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TS Duchess of Hamilton??
Looks like a paddle steamer - can't tell which!
I'd go for TS Duchess of Montrose - based on the detail specifics such as, portholes, masts etc.
Agree with Duchess of Montrose.
Definitely the Montrose.
Agree this is TS Duchess of Montrose probably on one of it's regular sailings from Gourock to Brodick and Whiting Bay in Arran which it did 4days a week in the 1950,s.
Stii backing DofH ... see https://www.flickr.com/photos/hughspicer/24161320693/in/pool-767508@N21/
Query 1837
Query 1837
View through a window in the 1990s... where is this?
[Added 10 June 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64428
View through a window in the 1990s... where is this?
[Added 10 June 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64428
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Possibly part of the railway serving the potash mine at Boulby in North Yorkshire?
Query 1835
Query 1835
A former station... where?
[Added 6 June 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64395
A former station... where?
[Added 6 June 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64395
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This one reminds me of Middleton-in-Teesdale, but I have not been there in thirty years. The architecture is certainly in keeping with the Stainmore line.
The old Stainmore line station at Barras?
It's Robin Hood's Bay on the old Whitby to Scarborough line. I believe the building is now a holiday home conversion.
looks very much like Robin Hoods Bay
Query 1834
Query 1834
Steam and speed... where and when?
[Added 5 June 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57814
Steam and speed... where and when?
[Added 5 June 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57814
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Fairly sure this is Paisley West in the mid to late 1950s, with the train heading for Glasgow.
Corsebar Junction in Paisley, looking south west. This photo is already on the website as photo 57814.
Query 1833
Query 1833
View from the deck of TS ^Queen Mary II^ in September 1955.. can anyone help in identifying the location?
[Added 2 June 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64345
View from the deck of TS 'Queen Mary II' in September 1955.. can anyone help in identifying the location?
[Added 2 June 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64345
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Tighnabruaich Pier in kyles of Bute.
This would appear to be a view taken whilst approaching Lochranza Pier on Arran from the east.
Can't argue with Tighnabruaich, possibly in the mid 1950s?
Query 1832
Query 1832
Platform view in 200X... where?
[Added 2 June 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64315
Platform view in 200X... where?
[Added 2 June 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64315
Answers
Goring & Streatley, on the GWR main line, looking north.
Query 1831
Query 1831
Passing by... where?
[Added 30 May 2018] NOW RESOLV ED - SEE IMAGE 64293
Passing by... where?
[Added 30 May 2018] NOW RESOLV ED - SEE IMAGE 64293
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Shortly after passing Carmuirs West signal box around 1995?
I would suggest north of the green bridge at Dunblane
The date is after 2004 as it is one of the batch of 170s which were supplied in SPT livery with a green stripe from that date.
Could be a late spring/early summer view south from the road bridge over the curve through Cowie between Stirling and Larbert, say around 2010.
No idea of location, other than wonder if it is the site of a former junction with a line formally going straight ahead, such as the former direct line to Perth via Kinross at Lumphinnans by Cowdenbeath?
Query 1830
Query 1830
Former goods shed, now in use as a retail bedding and carpet outlet... where?
[Added 28 May 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64243
Former goods shed, now in use as a retail bedding and carpet outlet... where?
[Added 28 May 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64243
Answers
Sturminster Newton and if I remember correctly the shop now occupying the nearest building was selling carpets & beds when I visited in 2014.
Query 1829
Query 1829
Steam hauled freight... where and when?
[Added 26 May 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64230
Steam hauled freight... where and when?
[Added 26 May 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64230
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Auchinleck, looking west. The train is taking the line to Cronberry, c1960.
Auchinleck in the early 1960s. The 'Crab' looks to be shunting / marshalling a train in the yard.
Query 1828
Query 1828
A view from a bridge... where?
[Added 24 May 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 13857
A view from a bridge... where?
[Added 24 May 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 13857
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mauchline?
Southern approach to Stirling?
Carlisle, looking east from the bridge carrying Eastern Way over the Carlisle to Newcastle line.
Query 1827
Query 1827
Nicely refurbished and re-roofed goods shed seen from the platform... where?
[Added 21 May 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64159
Nicely refurbished and re-roofed goods shed seen from the platform... where?
[Added 21 May 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64159
Answers
Obviously on the Settle and Carlisle, going by the MR fencing. Not Kirkby Stephen, which had an office protruding from one end.
As it seems restored wondered about Butterley or Peak Rail but can't find evidence on Google Earth.
This looks like the shed on the south side of the line at Marske. I think it was once owned by a mini-bus company.
Query 1826
Query 1826
Steam and speed... where and when?
[Added 19 May 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64122
Steam and speed... where and when?
[Added 19 May 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64122
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Southbound through the old Troon station in the mid to late 1950s. Probably a Glasgow to Stranraer train.
Monkton?
Based on nothing more than the flat ground (golf course?) and the wall, I reckon this could be somewhere between Barassie and Irvine, the train possibly a St. Enoch to Stranraer service, say late 19950s or early 1960s.
Query 1825
Query 1825
Looking along platform 3... where?
[Added 18 May 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64094
Looking along platform 3... where?
[Added 18 May 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64094
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Dumbarton central
Newton Abbot station, looking south.
This is Aviemore Station on the Highland Main Line
Newton Abbot station.
Query 1824
Query 1824
Disused station... where?
[Added 17 May 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60481
Disused station... where?
[Added 17 May 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60481
Answers
Somewhere near Kielder
It has the look of Gatehouse of Fleet
I think this is Gatehouse of Fleet on the old Port Road.
Query 1823
Query 1823
Coastal scene... where?
[Added 16 May 2018]
Coastal scene... where?
[Added 16 May 2018]
Answers
Between Brora and Helmsdale. Don't know exact location.
Wild guess - Between Dovey Junction and Aberystwyth
Looks like it could be between Brora & Helmsdale.
I'd narrow it down to Kintradwell Links north of Brora.
Query 1822
Query 1822
A former station... where?
[Added 15 May 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64059
A former station... where?
[Added 15 May 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64059
Answers
Nisbet on the Jedburgh branch, looking south west, see photo 9688.
Could be Nisbet on the Jedburgh branch - looking south.
Looks like the old station at Nisbet on the branch between Roxburgh and Jedburgh - probaly taken fairly recently.
Query 1821
Query 1821
Platform view into the sun in the 1980s... where?
[Added 14 May 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64048
Platform view into the sun in the 1980s... where?
[Added 14 May 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64048
Answers
Crewkerne, looking east ?
Crewkerne on the L&SWR Waterloo to Exeter line, looking east in the late 80s.
Looking east along the platform at Crewkerne?
Query 1820
Query 1820
Passing train... where and when?
[Added 12 May 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64035
Passing train... where and when?
[Added 12 May 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64035
Answers
Mosspark?
Agreed, Mosspark West, as was?
View east. If I recall right, the platforms were staggered.
View east. If I recall right, the platforms were staggered.
Yes, Mosspark West - judging by the layout and the locomotive the photograph would probably have been taken in the mid 1950s.
Query 1819
Query 1819
Road approach to a former station... where?
[Added 11 May 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64010
Road approach to a former station... where?
[Added 11 May 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64010
Answers
Looks like Snainton in North Yorkshire to the east of Pickering.
Looks like Snainton on the closed line between Pickering and Scarborough.
Query 1818
Query 1818
A footbridge too far... where is this?
[Added 8 May 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63992
A footbridge too far... where is this?
[Added 8 May 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63992
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Could this be the footbridge at Hove station ?
I think this is Burntisland in Fife.
It's the footbridge at Exeter Central looking north.
Query 1817
Query 1817
Old trackbed... where is this?
[Added 7 May 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63944
Old trackbed... where is this?
[Added 7 May 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63944
Answers
Has a kind of west highland feel to it.
Killin branch maybe?
Killin branch maybe?
Agree with JC re general area - feeling it could be the trackbed just east of Killin Junction?
Query 1816
Query 1816
Bridges... where?
[Added 6 May 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63932
Bridges... where?
[Added 6 May 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63932
Answers
Branksomw:Poole
Branksome, Dorset.
Query 1815
Query 1815
Passing train... where?
[Added 3 May 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63914
Passing train... where?
[Added 3 May 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63914
Answers
This looks like the section between Grange-over-Sands and Arnside.
Query 1814
Query 1814
A former station... where?
[Added 1 May 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63879
A former station... where?
[Added 1 May 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63879
Answers
Looks like Glassel on the Royal Deeside line - extended several times
Kirkbank on the Jedburgh line perhaps?
Query 1813
Query 1813
Surviving platform face... where is this?
[Added 30 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63850
Surviving platform face... where is this?
[Added 30 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63850
Answers
Stratford upon Avon Old Town station
Stratford-upon-Avon Old Town station, looking towards the river.
Yes, as above this is Seven Meadows Road which is built on the formation through Stratford upon Avon Old Town station that closed to passengers in 1952 and to all traffic in 1965. On the opposite side of the road to the platform edge a buffer stop and short length of track either remain or have been put there as a reminder of what once was.
Query 1812
Query 1812
End of the line... where?
[Added 28 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63838
End of the line... where?
[Added 28 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63838
Answers
Could this be a section of the now disconnected former Poulton Le Fylde to Fleetwood line, which is now under the control of the Poulton & Wyre Railway Society, looking south from the A585 Amounderness Way?
Agree with DP - location is near site of Burn Naze station.
Query 1811
Query 1811
Looking over a former station... where?
[Added 27 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63800
Looking over a former station... where?
[Added 27 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63800
Answers
Cynonville again? It looks very like photo 63664.
Cynonville with the structure on the platform on the right used for barbeques!
Query 1810
Query 1810
A former goods yard, in use as a NR access point at the time... where?
[Added 25 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63782
A former goods yard, in use as a NR access point at the time... where?
[Added 25 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63782
Answers
East Linton on the ECML, looking east.
East Linton?
First thought is East Linton
Query 1809
Query 1809
A ^Railfreight^ class 47 on a level crossing in the early 1990s... where?
[Added 22 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63767
A 'Railfreight' class 47 on a level crossing in the early 1990s... where?
[Added 22 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63767
Answers
One of the crossings between Bedale and Leyburn: - Finghall or Crakehall?
Query 1808
Query 1808
A closed station... where?
[Added 21 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63712
A closed station... where?
[Added 21 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63712
Answers
Haxby on the Scarborough line to the north east of York, looking west from the level crossing.
This looks like Haxby on the York to Malton line.
Haxby on the York to Scarborough line. See image 21830
Haxby
Query 1807
Query 1807
Looking towards a disused station... where?
[Added 19 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63687
Looking towards a disused station... where?
[Added 19 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63687
Answers
Newhaven Station, North Edinburgh, Caledonian Leith Lines. Looking East under Craighall Road. Freight lines ran to the left under a second span.
Newhaven station in Edinburgh, looking east.
Looks like Newhaven on the former Caledonian Leith North branch - looking east towards the terminus.
Newhaven, CR Leith branch ?
Query 1806
Query 1806
Passing tanks... where?
[Added 18 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63676
Passing tanks... where?
[Added 18 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63676
Answers
Dalston station on Cumbrian Coast line with Colas 60 heading north from Dalston fuel terminal.
Dalston on the Maryport & Carlisle, looking west.
Is it Dalston station in Cumbria?
The 'Dalston Tanks' tanks at Dalston, Cumbria.
I think this Dalston in Cumbria with the empty tanks heading back to Grangemouth?
I wonder if it might be Dalston (Cumbria) with a train from the nearby oil depot?
Dalston Station on the Cumbrian Coast Line. The tanks will be loaded and going to the Scottish Fuels depot just south of the station.
Query 1805
Query 1805
Looking towards a former station... where?
[Added 17 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63664
Looking towards a former station... where?
[Added 17 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63664
Answers
I think it's the old station at Cynonville in the Afan Valley.
Query 1804
Query 1804
Disused station... where?
[Added 16 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63653
Disused station... where?
[Added 16 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63653
Answers
Mealsgate station, on the Maryport & Carlisle branch from Aspatria, looking east.
Query 1803
Query 1803
Signal box interior - early 1980s... where?
[Added 15 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63363
Signal box interior - early 1980s... where?
[Added 15 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63363
Answers
Aberdeen South?
Appears to be Aberdeen South with its 150 lever frame before start of rationalisation of the mechanical signalling given the number of working levers still evident. Box closed 9 Aug 81.
Cannot give an answer as to location, but there appears to be a barrel roofed train shed end visible thro' the far windows.
Kings Cross, St. Enoch, & Princes Street, would therefore spring to mind as possible candidates needing a large lever frame.
Kings Cross, St. Enoch, & Princes Street, would therefore spring to mind as possible candidates needing a large lever frame.
Query 1802
Query 1802
A canopy that^s seen better days... where is this?
[Added 13 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63600
A canopy that's seen better days... where is this?
[Added 13 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63600
Answers
Arundel, looking north-east.
Looking north at Arundel station, West Sussex, with the A27 crossing the formation in the background.
Query 1801
Query 1801
Black 5 passing... where and when?
[Added 11 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63578
Black 5 passing... where and when?
[Added 11 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63578
Answers
Gut feeling is a northbound Carlisle to Glasgow service taking the Kilmarnock line just north of Mauchline station, the tracks in the foreground being those to Annbank and Ayr, say early 1960s.
The train is heading north from Mauchline towards Glasgow on the GSWR. Probably taken in the late 1950s?
Could it be a Kilmarnock/Glasgow via Dalry train approaching the junction with the Ayr/Largs line at Dalry?
Train on Down Main heading North just after passing Mauchline. Lines to Annbank Jn in foreground. Date around 1963.
Query 1800
Query 1800
Station House - but no station. Where is this? NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63555
Station House - but no station. Where is this? NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63555
Answers
West Auckland I believe, looking towards the level crossing and west to Barnard Castle. The original line from Shildon over the Brusselton incline came in from behind the photographer on the left hand side and the line from Bishop Auckland from the right hand side.
how can I get copies of the photos of Aberfoyle Scotland that you have on you web site, as they would be useful in a book of Aberfoyle that I am writing
Query 1799
Query 1799
Just passing... where?
[Added 8 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63540
Just passing... where?
[Added 8 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63540
Answers
Borders Railway, near Falahill
Passing Falahill village southbound on the Borders line, heading for the diveunder below the A7.
It looks like Falahill summit.
Query 1798
Query 1798
Station approach... where is this?
[Added 5 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63520
Station approach... where is this?
[Added 5 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63520
Answers
It's Bingham, Notts, served by trains on the Nottingham - Skegness line..
Query 1797
Query 1797
Edinburgh bound HST in the early 1990s... where is this?
[Added 4 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63489
Edinburgh bound HST in the early 1990s... where is this?
[Added 4 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63489
Answers
Somewhere about Cramlington?
Possibly the Gyle a few years before the shopping centre and car parks took over? Train would be heading south, say 1990.
Would agree with JP - train is approaching South Gyle staion, possibly 1988/1989.
Query 1796
Query 1796
Platform view... where?
[Added 3 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SE IMAGE 63474
Platform view... where?
[Added 3 April 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SE IMAGE 63474
Answers
Battersby on the Middlesbrough to Whitby line, looking north-east.
Battersby - looking out towards the junction of the Middlesbrough and Whitby lines, with the North Yorkshire Moors in the top left background.
Battersby Junction, but it's interesting how the three large windows in the building opposite have had their shape changed from an almost flat arch to a semi-circular arch within the last 30 years or so.
Query 1795
Query 1795
Passing train... where and when?
[Added 31 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63464
Passing train... where and when?
[Added 31 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63464
Answers
Could be Elderslie station in the background, taken in the mid to late 1950s.
Query 1794
Query 1794
A couple of hours outside Johannesburg on the Premiere Classe train in November 2005, I stuck my head out the window and saw the electric hauled freight approaching. Can anyone tell me where this is? KS NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63427
A couple of hours outside Johannesburg on the Premiere Classe train in November 2005, I stuck my head out the window and saw the electric hauled freight approaching. Can anyone tell me where this is? KS NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63427
Answers
Approaching Potchefstroom - around 5km to the north east of the town.
Query 1793
Query 1793
Refurbished early 20th century railway building.. where is this?
[Added 28 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63400
Refurbished early 20th century railway building.. where is this?
[Added 28 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63400
Answers
The building is in Inverurie, in Harlaw Road. It was once the Drawing Office of the GNSR works.
Inverurie. The former GNSR loco works offices.
Looks like the refurbished GNSR offices on Harlaw Road, Inverurie, refurbished in the last year or so. The main works stood in the background. Taken fairly recently.
Query 1792
Query 1792
Signal remains... where?
[Added 25 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63387
Signal remains... where?
[Added 25 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63387
Answers
This looks familiar. I think it is in the pass of Leny, north of Callander.
How about just east of Oakley on the Stirling - Dunfermline line? Last time I walked there the shallow cutting to the east of Oakley looked rather like this and if memory serves there were home signals on each line in the cutting including a home junction signal for the Comrie branch on the down line. However, I think this is the up line. Quite possibly way off track though ...
As a follow up, and remembering more clearly, the home semaphores at Oakley were pole variety not lattice post like this one and the distants were colour light so probably not Oakley.
Is this another of Ken Strachan's views taken along the Rodwell trail at Weymouth / Portland Bill? There is a pulley attached to the support which could have been used in possibly hauling wagons from the stone quarries in the area.
Is it the trackbed alongside Loch Lubnaig?
Query 1791
Query 1791
Hold up... where and when?
[Added 24 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63343
Hold up... where and when?
[Added 24 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63343
Answers
Railtour (the Buchan Belle?) approaching Kinnaber Jn from the by then singled remains of the Strathmore route? The road ahead certainly looks like a singled main line. Other photos of the Buchan Belle on Railscot are in B&W so this might be a later tour around time of closure of the line to Bridge of Dun and Brechin. Just a guess which may well be way off track!
Waiting for the road north on the ex CR route at Kinnaber Jct. Wouldn't have happened during the 'race to the north' days :)
Still working on the date.
Still working on the date.
A bit of a search of the web and with a little help from 6 Bells Junction, could this be the 'Last Train to Brechin' railtour on 2nd May 1981? To add to my earlier answer is the train stopped at Kinnaber Jcts outer home signal near Hillside?
'Last Train to Brechin' railtour of 2 May 1981 stopped at Kinnaber Junction.
Query 1790
Query 1790
Deltic... where and when?
[Added 23 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63311
Deltic... where and when?
[Added 23 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63311
Answers
In or near Northallerton?
Level crossing on Ladysneuk Rd, Causewayhead on the Stirling to Alloa line.
Special along the just re-opened Alloa line, possibly at Ladysneuk Road LC in Causewayhead?
On the NYMR between Grosmont and Whitby?
Is it 55022 at Cambuskenneth level crossing on the reopening of the Stirling to Alloa passenger service?
Could this be at the Causewayhead crossing on the Alloa route on 15th May 2008 opening celebrations. A Deltic visited that day. There is a new housing development next to the crossing and it is single track. See image 19042
I think this is Ladysneuk Level crossing at Causewayhead with an eastbound special train for the reopening of the railway from Stirling to Alloa and Kincardine in 2008.
Query 1789
Query 1789
Old goods shed... where?
[Added 21 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63298
Old goods shed... where?
[Added 21 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63298
Answers
Shildon, looking west, the station is to the right. Now part of the NRM's 'Locomotion' outstation.
Shildon?
The old goods shed within the museum at Shildon?
Shildon
Query 1788
Query 1788
Train at the platform... where and when?
[Added 19 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63271
Train at the platform... where and when?
[Added 19 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63271
Answers
Could be the southbound platform at Glengarnock in the 1950s.
Glengarnock, looking north-east towards Paisley in the mid 50s. See photo 62357.
Early to mid fifties on the G&SW south of Kilmarnock. Hurlford maybe?
Query 1787
Query 1787
Station approach... where?
[Added 19 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63287
Station approach... where?
[Added 19 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63287
Answers
This is the new station completed by Network SouthEast at Weymouth. I have a similar image which I can send you to confirm. I was the Advertising Account Executive at Central Advertising Services South (based Waterloo) looking after the South Western Division of NSE at its opening on 3rd July 1986.
The modern day station at Weymouth - taken not long ago.
The modern station at Weymouth.
Query 1786
Query 1786
Site of a former station... where?
[Added 14 March 2018] MOVED TO LONG TERM MYSTERIES 21 MARCH 2018 NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63308
Site of a former station... where?
[Added 14 March 2018] MOVED TO LONG TERM MYSTERIES 21 MARCH 2018 NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63308
Answers
I see this has dropped into 'Long Term' John - should we just release it now with the caption? M
Query 1785
Query 1785
View through a former station... where is this?
[Added 12 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63204
View through a former station... where is this?
[Added 12 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63204
Answers
I think that's Craigleith on the Caledonian Railway Granton Branch.
Is this the path along the former Dunfermline Upper to Alloa line trackbed?
I am looking at a photo of Craigleith and the platforms curve the other way, I wonder if this isn't part of the Monsal Trail in Derbyshire ?
Rodwell station on the Weymouth to Portland line, looking north.
Rosslyn Castle station, on the line to Penicuik.?
Definitley not Craigleith there's no overbridge to the Esso ( holiday inn)hotel
It is the former Rodwell station and the footpath through it is part of the Rodwell Trail. As can just about be seen there is a reproduction totem sign on the platform.
Query 1784
Query 1784
View through a station... where?
[Added 10 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63175
View through a station... where?
[Added 10 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63175
Answers
Swineshead station, Lincolnshire - looking towards Boston.
Swineshead
Query 1783
Query 1783
View from a former station... where?
[Added 9 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63149
View from a former station... where?
[Added 9 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63149
Answers
I think this is Langley (behind the photographer) on the Allendalle branch; view is eastwards towards Hexham. The bridge in the distance (without parapets) carried flues from a lead smelter to the left, to chimneys further up the hill. Evidence of these structures still existed either side of the bridge when I visited in 2006.
Could it be the old South Tyne station at Langley - this would be the view north from the end of the platform. Probably taken in the last year or so.
Query 1782
Query 1782
End of the road in 1998... where?
[Added 8 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63137
End of the road in 1998... where?
[Added 8 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63137
Answers
Could be the stub of the C & O line at Dunblane, looking south.
Just a wild guess - Coryton branch in Cardiff
I wonder if this is the west end of the turnback siding at Dunblane on the short stub of the C&O line towards Doune?
Is this the turnback stub on the former Callander route north of Dunblane?
Query 1781
Query 1781
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 7 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63124
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 7 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63124
Answers
I think the train is leaving Dumfries for the south - some time around 1955?
A foreigner on Cambrian/GWR metals? Looks like GWR coaching stock and a GWR disc signal, can't make out any numbering on the loco, nor am I sure of the age of the container wagons, but I would guess late 1940s or early 1950s. From the terrain in the background, could it be departing from Oswestry towards Whitchurch? Fringes of the GWR network may also explain the LMS motive power.
Suggest Dumfries with Jubilee hauled express on Up Main heading south over the connection to engine shed and with the goods yard in the background. Date going by the still extant ground disc signal is before 26th April 1957 when Dumfries was resignalled with colour lights.
Query 1780
Query 1780
One time station concourse.... where?
[Added 5 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63110
One time station concourse.... where?
[Added 5 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63110
Answers
This looks like the remains of Filey Holiday Camp station.
Agree with Filey Camp - looking out along platform 4 and the engine release road on the north side of the station.
Query 1779
Query 1779
Surviving supports... of which railway bridge?
[Added 4 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63093
Surviving supports... of which railway bridge?
[Added 4 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63093
Answers
solway firth bridge
Could it be on the Yorkshire Coast line north of Whitby?
Was also going to say the Solway viaduct, but looking at other pictures of it the design of the supports is different and the Solway viaduct approach embankments are made of blocks of red sandstone and not whitish round boulders so probably somewhere else.
It looks like chalk is the bedrock so if it were anywhere in the Yorkshire it would need to be between Bridlington or Scarborough.
I think this has to be one of the closed coastal routes somewhere along the south coast of England.
Could be the remains of the Fleet Viaduct on the Weymouth to Portland line Dorset, looking east.
Jim Petrie got me thinking - could this be the remains of Fleet Viaduct between Weymouth and the Isle of Portland ?
A bit difficult to pin down but I think the remains of the Sandsend Viaduct or the Newholm Beck Viaduct on the Whitby, Redcar and Middlesborough Union Railway are possible.
Remains of the old Ferry Bridge on the Portland branch.
Query 1778
Query 1778
Steam hauled service... where and when?
[Added 3 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63074
Steam hauled service... where and when?
[Added 3 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63074
Answers
At first glance, I'm going to hazard a guess at an Ayr-bound commuter train approaching Monkton from the Lochgreen Junction/Troon direction, early 1960s.
Suggest Monkton looking north towards site of Monkton Station which sat beyond the bridge in background. The Fairburn tank is hauling an impressive load which going by the Class 1 headlamp code could be an excursion or race special to Ayr. Date around 1959 and certainly before Monkton Stn SB closed in 1962 as witnessed by the still extant signals being passed by the train..
Query 1777
Query 1777
Late call... where is this?
[Added 2 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63061
Late call... where is this?
[Added 2 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63061
Answers
Freshford station on the Westbury to Bath line, looking north-west, see photo 63033.
Query 1776
Query 1776
A closed station... where?
[Added 1 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63048
A closed station... where?
[Added 1 March 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63048
Answers
Somewhere in East Anglia? Still checking,
It's the old Smeeth Road station, near Wisbech, closed in 1968.
Query 1775
Query 1775
Freight approaching... where?
[Added 28 February 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63031
Freight approaching... where?
[Added 28 February 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63031
Answers
On the branch from Buxton to Hindlow in the Peak District. The train is about to pass under Staden Lane on the outskirts of Buxton, looking north-west.
Wild Guesses. Machen Quarry Branch or more possibly the Baglan Bay line.
66605 and the white hopper wagons suggest an aggregates train in the Peak District, and I think this is Staden Lane on the Downlow branch from Buxton.
Train is leaving Buxton on the Hindlow branch.
Query 1774
Query 1774
Double headed freight... where?
[Added 27 February 2018] NOW RESOLVED =- SEE IMAGE 63017
Double headed freight... where?
[Added 27 February 2018] NOW RESOLVED =- SEE IMAGE 63017
Answers
Quintinshill possibly?
It is possibly Stafford Castle on the hill above second engine. If that's the case, will be a couple of miles north of Stafford, after going under the M6.
Approaching Tamworth on the WCML?
Is the view taken just south of Lichfield, with the A38 Lichfield by-pass in the distance, and the Freightliner heading south?
Grendon Bridge, south of Polesworth.
Query 1773
Query 1773
Trackbed and remains of wooden platform face... where?
[Added 24 February 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63005
Trackbed and remains of wooden platform face... where?
[Added 24 February 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 63005
Answers
Balado?
Possibly Abbotsford Ferry?
I think this is the remains of the old Aberfeldy branch platform at Ballinluig..
This is Jedfoot looking north, with the river just off to the left and the car parking area alongside the A698 to the right.
Query 1772
Query 1772
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 22 February 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62977
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 22 February 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62977
Answers
Possibly Mayfield Junction on the Darvel branch between Barleith and Galston, looking south-west c1960.
To me it looks like Barrhead Sth Jn with photographer standing on connection to Barrhead Central. The underbridge looks remarkably like image 54366. Shanks factory in background. Going by the Caley route indicator if my memory serves me right is a St Enoch to Kilmarnock service with quite a motley collection of stock behind one of Hurlford shed dolled up 2Ps possibly 40644. Date c1959.
This train is passing Barrhead Junction with the remaining track of the Barrhead Central branch in the immediate foreground where the photographer is standing. This photo oeiginally appeared in the Railway Magazine during 1958.
Query 1771
Query 1771
A former station... where?
[Added 21 February 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62948
A former station... where?
[Added 21 February 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62948
Answers
Joppa on the ECML, looking south, see photo 14178.
Joppa Station, in Edinburgh on the East Coast Mainline
Joppa.
Joppa
I think that's Joppa Station, looking southwards towards the railway.
Query 1770
Query 1770
HST held at a signal... where and when?
[Added 17 February 2018] MOVED TO LONG TERM MYSTERIES 25 FEBRUARY 2018 : RESTORED TO CURRENT MI 15 MAY 2019
[Moved back from long term mysteries on 15/05/2019.]
HST held at a signal... where and when?
[Added 17 February 2018] MOVED TO LONG TERM MYSTERIES 25 FEBRUARY 2018 : RESTORED TO CURRENT MI 15 MAY 2019
[Moved back from long term mysteries on 15/05/2019.]
Answers
Fairly sure its somewhere on the northern section of the Midland main line - probably in the late 1980s judging by the HST.
From the industrial landscape I wonder if this is one of the summer Saturday HST workings on the Newquay branch.
This is the rear power car of a down train standing at the former Parkgate & Rawmarsh station, closed 1968, between Sheffield & Swinton.
The train is probably awaiting signals to cross through Aldwarke Junction on its way to Leeds or Doncaster.
The building above the power car is the “Station Hotelâ€, which has carried this name on OS maps since 1892, although in this his image of the same location https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3477564 it carries “The Station†sign.
The train is probably awaiting signals to cross through Aldwarke Junction on its way to Leeds or Doncaster.
The building above the power car is the “Station Hotelâ€, which has carried this name on OS maps since 1892, although in this his image of the same location https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3477564 it carries “The Station†sign.
Query 1769
Query 1769
Preparing to depart... where and when?
[Added 15 February 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62893
Preparing to depart... where and when?
[Added 15 February 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62893
Answers
Edinburgh Waverley, the west end of platform 21 (as was) c.1960.
Edinburgh Waverley West End of Platform 21 Gresley A3 possibly 60100 Spearmint. Guess in the early 1960s as the Staircase giving access to/from Waverley bridge is still in situ
Dundee 1962
Looks like Edinburgh Waverley 'Sub' Platform 21 (now 8?) looking west, c.1963-65.
Given it's an aged A3 using the 'sub' platform at Waverley would suggest it's a railtour. The only one I can find that fits is the 1965 'LNER Pacific' tour hauled by 60052 'Prince Palatine'.
Not sure at all but I shall try Dundee Tay Bridge at the Dock Street Tunnel end, although I don't know where the two tracks on the Down side become one. The cab stripe would make it 1964 or early 1965.
The Suburban Platform at Edinburgh Waverley
Dundee Tay Bridge some time after steam was banned on the WCML.
After much deliberation, I think the Dundee option is more likely. I think the ironwork on the left of the loco is too close to the track to be Edinburgh. 60052 was the loco most likely to be as clean as this and, for the likely date, I would agree with Jim Petrie as 4 September 1965.
I thought Dundee initially, but then found image 32027 showing the same tour at Dundee station, where the loco stopped beyond the canopy to take on water. Also the Dundee canopy is a different design and the line is also on a curve to the left.
Agree on old platform 21 @ Waverley. However I'm fairly sure its not 60052 on her last outing as my recollection is of that train leaving from the main station.
Query 1768
Query 1768
Withdrawn
Withdrawn
Answers
Location incorrect
Query 1767
Query 1767
Steam on shed... where and when?
[Added 12 February 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62848
Steam on shed... where and when?
[Added 12 February 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62848
Answers
I think this is Rothbury
I think it might be Alloa...but not sure?
Is it the old shed at Montrose?
Seafield perhaps?
I would guess that's round the back of Montrose Shed. There are many photos of Class J37s working from Montrose towards the end of the steam era.
Seafield. Looks rather run down, Possibly early 60s just prior to closure.
Seafield around 1960. Main shed building also appears from a different angle in image 27652
Query 1766
Query 1766
Station House... where?
[Added 11 February 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 43750
Station House... where?
[Added 11 February 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 43750
Answers
Falstone on the Border Counties Line, looking south-east, see photo 43750.
Looks like the entrance to the station house at Falstone on the Border Counties line .
Query 1765
Query 1765
Diesel multiple unit... where?
[Added 10 February 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62824
Diesel multiple unit... where?
[Added 10 February 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62824
Answers
Littleborough
Could be Littleborough on the Manchester & Leeds route?
Query 1764
Query 1764
Steam hauled freight... where and when?
[Added 9 February 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62809
Steam hauled freight... where and when?
[Added 9 February 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62809
Answers
Off the cuff suggestion at first glance is Bervie/Inverbervie, say early 1960s?
Could be Inverbervie on 22nd February 1964.
Could be Inverbervie in the 1960s.
J38 at Leslie, mid-1960s?
Inverbervie early 1960's
Query 1763
Query 1763
Steam in action... where and when?
[Added 7 February 2018]
Steam in action... where and when?
[Added 7 February 2018]
Answers
Cathcart in 1960's viewed from the Neilston branch
Suggest Irvine Jct with train heading towards Ayr. Photographer standing on the Up Branch towards Kilmarnock with Up Loop to his right and connections to Nos 1 and 2 Down Loops to left. Roof of Irvine Jct SB above rear of train. The wagons in background look like they are sitting in what was known as Walker's Sdg. Date around 1959.
NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62799
Query 1762
Query 1762
Steam hauled passenger... where and when?
[Added 6 February 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62776
Steam hauled passenger... where and when?
[Added 6 February 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62776
Answers
Looking north at Portlethen around 1960.
Portlethen station, looking towards Aberdeen in the mid 60s.
I think this is on the Aberdeen Railway, probably at Portlethen Station during the early-to-mid 1950s.
Somewhere on the Strathmore route say 1964-65. Still checking.
Query 1761
Query 1761
Class 317 at the platform... where and when?
[Added 5 February 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62764
Class 317 at the platform... where and when?
[Added 5 February 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62764
Answers
Ayr station, looking north. Possibly taken on 30/10/83 when the electrification of the Ayr line was announced. As the class 318s built for the line were similar to the 317s, I assume this unit was borrowed from the Bed-Pan line as a public exhibit. It has definitely got there before the wires.
Is this at Ayr on display prior to electrification with Scotrail borrowing a Class 317/2 from the GN electrification (even though Luton is displayed)? 317s were I think built between 1985 and 1986
I think this is one of the exhibits at Ayr open day in 1983.
This has to be posed at one of those staged open days or promotional events prior to the introduction of a new service because there's no OHLE above the Class 317 EMU ! No idea where, but as part of the Bed-Pan electrification in the 1980s?
Query 1760
Query 1760
A view from a train... where and when?
[Added 2 February 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62753
A view from a train... where and when?
[Added 2 February 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62753
Answers
Heading down the branch to Folkestone Harbour in the 1980s?
Query 1759
Query 1759
Light engine movement... where is this?
[Added 31 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62720
Light engine movement... where is this?
[Added 31 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62720
Answers
The lie of the land suggests the WCML between, say, Preston and Lancaster
I thought this might be the WCML near Scorton but I don't recognise that bridge though it looks very new.
I think this could be the ECML in Lincolnshire, at the point where it crosses the Skegness line - looking north east.
Query 1758
Query 1758
A gloomy afternoon... where and when?
[Added 30 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62696
A gloomy afternoon... where and when?
[Added 30 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62696
Answers
This looks like DC overheads and the back of an LNER tender. It would appear to be Bittern on The Mancunian on 25 November 1967. The location is probably Guide Bridge. Apparently it was hauled tender first to Stockport.
Guide Bridge in the east end of Manchester, looking east from the end of the platform, Ashton Junction signal box on the right. Taken in the late 50s.
I think this is a location on the Woodhead Route, and I'm going to hazard a guess that it's an eastward view at Guide Bridge, probably in the late 1950s.
Ashton Junction (Guide Bridge), 1960s?
'The Mancunian' railtour at Guide Bridge in November 1967. View east from the platforms with 60019 Bittern about to run back into the station tender first before setting off for Stockport (see 27780).
Thought it might be around Penistone or Wath judging by the overhead style. Early 60s?
I think that this is at the east end of Guide Bridge station.
Query 1757
Query 1757
Former station... where is this?
[Added 28 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62685
Former station... where is this?
[Added 28 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62685
Answers
Plowden on the Bishop's Castle Railway, looking north.
Query 1756
Query 1756
Steam special... what, where and when?
[Added 27 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62668
Steam special... what, where and when?
[Added 27 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62668
Answers
The west end of Manchester Victoria station. The train is attracting a great deal of attention, it could well be the '15 Guinea Special' on 11/8/68 with 45110 about to leave for Liverpool.
A special at Manchester Victoria in the 1960s - possibly the 15 guinea finale?
Query 1755
Query 1755
Passing through a junction... where?
[Added 26 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62645
Passing through a junction... where?
[Added 26 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62645
Answers
Bo-Peep Junction, looking east towards Hastings, taken from the platform at West St. Leonards station.
Bopeep Junction and signal box, with a train on the Hastings - Brighton line passing by. Looking from West St Leonards station.
Looks like the junction of the coast line, and the line coming down from Tonbridge via Tunbridge Wells, at St.Leonards, viewed from the west station on the Tonbridge line; with an ex TransPennine Express Class 170/3 2 car unit heading from Ashford, via Hastings, towards Eastbourne & Brighton.
Bopeep Jct. seen from West St. Leonards station, looking east towards Bopeep Tunnel. Train approaching from Hastings, a few miles down the line.
Query 1754
Query 1754
A former station... where?
[Added 23 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - REF QUERY 62639
A former station... where?
[Added 23 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - REF QUERY 62639
Answers
Looks like the old station at Ford Bridge alongside the A49 midway between Ludlow and Hereford.
Agree with EG...Ford bridge it is.
Query 1753
Query 1753
Remote trackbed leading to a station beyond the trees... where is this?
[Added 22 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62606
Remote trackbed leading to a station beyond the trees... where is this?
[Added 22 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62606
Answers
West of Saughtree on the Border Counties Railway, looking north-east.
Deadwater or Saughtree on the Border Counties Rly?
Looks like the approach to Riccarton Junction from the north?
It looks like the northern end of the old Border Counties route - somewhere near the England/Scotland border. Could be looking towards Deadwater.
Looking north towards Saughtree?
Satellite images suggest this could be Saughtree on the Border Counties line.The plantations seem to match.
Looks like the approach to Steele road from the South on the Waverley Route.
Query 1752
Query 1752
Steam on shed... where and when?
[Added 18 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62595
Steam on shed... where and when?
[Added 18 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62595
Answers
Given the locomotives present and the roof pattern I would suggest this could be Lostock Hall shed around 1960.
Would go along with the Lostock Hall suggestion - loco could be locally based 42960.
Query 1751
Query 1751
A class 37 with an engineers train... where and when?
[Added 17 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62558
A class 37 with an engineers train... where and when?
[Added 17 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62558
Answers
I think it's the junction where the spur from Slateford connects with the Edinburgh Sub just before the site of Craiglockhart station.
The architecture looks more like Lancashire/Yorkshire, but I am yet to pinpoint exactly where. Looks like an unofficially named Tinsley 37, so sometime around 1987-90.
Definitely not the junction at Craiglockhart. The houses look like victorian Edinburgh types but at that particular junction the houses are the bungalow style at Ashley..
I think this location is between Slateford and Haymarket East Junction
This looks like Haltwhistle with Moor View on the right. The train is probably an engineer's train leaving the old yard at the west end of the station c 1990?.
Query 1750
Query 1750
Freight in the fog... where and when?
[Added 15 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62533
Freight in the fog... where and when?
[Added 15 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62533
Answers
Although I initially thought of the Highland Main Line around Moy, I am now thinking that the 8F is on the Port Road, possibly east of Loch Skerrow? I must admit that I don't associate an 8F with either line so could be on the wrong single line.
Query 1749
Query 1749
InterCity express... where and when?
[Added 14 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62505
InterCity express... where and when?
[Added 14 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62505
Answers
I think this train is on the Duff Street Connection, heading past Slateford Yard on its way towards Edinburgh Waverley, and is about to cross the Edinburgh Suburban line. The date would be sometime during the 1980s.
A westbound train passing Slateford yard in the early 1980s on the Carstairs - Edinburgh route about to cross over the sub.
Slateford yard - with an Edinburgh bound train just about to cross the Edinburgh suburban circle. Late 70s or 80s.
This looks like a northbound West Coast train about to cross the Edinburgh Suburban lines adjacent to Slateford Plant Depot, probably in the mid 1980s.
Query 1748
Query 1748
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 12 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62485
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 12 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62485
Answers
Heading south from Crossmyloof Station on the Glasgow, Barrhead & Neilston line, circa 1954.
Query 1747
Query 1747
Passing freight... where?
[Added 11 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62471
Passing freight... where?
[Added 11 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62471
Answers
Is this a view north from Bermuda Park station?
Query 1746
Query 1746
Passing freight... where and when?
[Added 10 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62454
Passing freight... where and when?
[Added 10 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62454
Answers
Coming off the line from Bellshill and heading westbound at Uddingston Junction, I think. The abutment behind the leading Class 20 would have supported the bridge carrying the Glasgow, Bothwell, Hamilton & Coatbridge Railway over the Clydesdale Junction line.
Uddingston Junction West Coast Main Line
Query 1745
Query 1745
Drawing to a halt... where and when?
[Added 9 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62448
Drawing to a halt... where and when?
[Added 9 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62448
Answers
Bucksburn station, looking north-west, c 1960.
Query 1744
Query 1744
Train approaching... where and when?
[Added 8 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62436
Train approaching... where and when?
[Added 8 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62436
Answers
Ballater station, looking east, c1960.
This has the look of Ballater around 1960
Ballater, 1962
Initially I thought that this was Cairnie Junction but now I'm not so sure.
A DMU from Aberdeen arriving at Ballater around 1960.
Query 1743
Query 1743
Stabled stock... where?
[Added 7 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62423
Stabled stock... where?
[Added 7 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62423
Answers
Plymouth
Whitby possibly 2015.
Plymouth (North Road), looking east.
Query 1742
Query 1742
Steam hauled freight... where and when?
[Added 6 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62048
Steam hauled freight... where and when?
[Added 6 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62048
Answers
Bridge of Earn
mid-fifties
mid-fifties
Turriff, late 1950's
Turriff station on the Macduff line, looking north-west c.1960.
Query 1741
Query 1741
End of the line... where?
[Added 3 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62394
End of the line... where?
[Added 3 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62394
Answers
By the size of the Arch bridge I suggest it could be the OB carrying the A92 over Auchmuty Branch in Fife
Isnt this the reverse of https://www.railscot.co.uk/img/15/820/ Bridge on the former line to Auchmuty off the Leslie branch passing under the A92 near Cadham
It's the view north at High Peak Junction on the Cromford & High Peak Railway. The road bridge carries the A6.
I would agree with Cromford Wharf and the A6 bridge, used to be double track but has been infilled/strengthened, behind the camera are two LMS brakevans.
Query 1740
Query 1740
Bridge over trackbed... where is this?
[Added 2 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62362
Bridge over trackbed... where is this?
[Added 2 January 2018] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62362
Answers
The old (and now unusable) footbridge over the Waverley route trackbed just south of the former Hassendean station .
Hassendeanburn on the Waverley Route between Hassendean and Hawick, looking south-west. See photo 44325.
I'm guessing something in the Waverley line area - the gradient profile in the foreground being par for the course. It appears to be a single track solum, but that could just be what's been used lately.
Near Hassendean. See image 44325?
If so its time there was track there again!
If so its time there was track there again!
Query 1739
Query 1739
Where is this and what is the purpose of the new stairway?
[Added 1 January 2018]
Where is this and what is the purpose of the new stairway?
[Added 1 January 2018]
Answers
It looks like the bridge over the railway on Whitehill Drive at the north end of Millerhill. I don't know about the new steps on the left though.
I have a feeling this is along the Glasgow - Edinburgh line via Falkirk High. There was a number of bridge works along the way. The stairs look like they go a manhole cover.
Looking east along Whitehill Road at Millerhill. The Depot entrance is opposite the steps. Could they be some kind of PW access?
Given the numbers who will be employed at the new Millerhill EMU depot I wondered if this might form part of a staff only route between the main depot and Newcraighall station - which, despite being just off to the left, is otherwise difficult to reach from here.
Agree with the new Millerhill Depot and note that the new rail access is to be from the north at the site of the stairwell.There is existing bike and pedestrian access to Newcraighall a bit further east so I can only assume that it is connected with the rail access.
Query 1738
Query 1738
Looking towards a closed station... where and when?
[Added 31 December 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62343
Looking towards a closed station... where and when?
[Added 31 December 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62343
Answers
Schoolhill Station Aberdeen
This looks a bit like Schoolhill in Aberdeen, probably in the 1960s before the Swindon DMUs.
I think that's Denburn Road Aberdeen
Happy New Year to all! I reckon this is looking north from the former engine sidings and turntable on the Denburn Valley Line towards Schoolhill Station, obviously after the track at the north end of Aberdeen Joint Station was severely rationalised so would guess say circa 1973.
Aberdeen Schoolhill station, with the remains of the GNS sidings in the foreground. Would date it around 1975.
Query 1737
Query 1737
Former goods shed... where and when?
[Added 30 December 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62333
Former goods shed... where and when?
[Added 30 December 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62333
Answers
Aberdeen Guild Street
Aberdeen Guild Street
Aberdeen Guild Street. The tanker seemed to be sittingthere out of use in the early 2000s but I don't know how long it stayed after that.
Query 1736
Query 1736
Looking along a trackbed... where?
[Added 28 December 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62319
Looking along a trackbed... where?
[Added 28 December 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62319
Answers
Wild guess ...................... Moffat branch.
Old trackbed leaving Keswick?
I am fairly sure that this is looking north towards Barbon on the former Clapham (Yorkshire) to Low Gill line.
Query 1735
Query 1735
Passing a former station... where?
[Added 25 December 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62298
Passing a former station... where?
[Added 25 December 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62298
Answers
Looks a bit like one of the stations on the York to Scarborough line, perhaps Haxby, Strensall or similar.
Further to my earlier suggestion Flaxton appears to be favourite.
Flaxton
Flaxton on the former NER/LNER York- Malton-Scarborough line.
Query 1734
Query 1734
Steam in action... where and when?
[Added 24 December 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62257
Steam in action... where and when?
[Added 24 December 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62257
Answers
Could this be the Middleton Railway in Leeds with the train heading for the Middleton Park terminus.
I wonder if this is on Middleton Railway in Leeds in the late 70s or early 80s?
Fairly sure this is a train on the Middleton Railway - perhaps mid 1980s?
Query 1733
Query 1733
Some eejit trying to take a picture... where?
[Added 20 December 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62232
Some eejit trying to take a picture... where?
[Added 20 December 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62232
Answers
Sheriffhall, the old Edinburgh & Dalkeith bridge, see photo 46446.
If its a Railway Bridge that Santa is at then judging by the span of the arch, I suggest it could be main road bridge over the Auchmuty branch.
King's Gate on the Borders Railway?
Is it the old railway tunnel at Auchendinny on the Penicuik branch?
Looks like Santa's in the old Edinburgh & Dalkeith Railway tunnel, to the left of the later Edinburgh & Hawick Railway at what I believe is now called Kings Gate (looking north). The road is called Melville Road, and links the old A68 south of Sheriffhall Roundabout with that leading to Eskbank Toll.
Could be the old Edinburgh & Dalkeith route approaching Sheriffhall from the south as depicted in a number of previous Railscot images.
Query 1731
Query 1731
DMU heading for... where?
[Added 18 December 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62189
DMU heading for... where?
[Added 18 December 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62189
Answers
Could be between Rogart and Lairg but unsure of destination.
Northbound between Helmsdale and Kildonan ?
Approaching Dingwall from the south.
Inverness - Wick/Thurso service near Rogart
I think the train is heading west between Rogart and Lairg. taken from the A939 road looking south.
West Highland Line - Between Tyndrum and Bridge of Orchy from the A82
More likely to be on the Highland Main line, Far North, or Kyle line being a Class 158 DMU. The West Highland line services are possibly still operated entirely by Class 156 DMUs, and according to drivers I talked to in 2013 look to it remaining that way for many years, due to their ruggedness and reliability.
Possibly the section beyond Lairg on the Far North line.
Sorry looked like a Scotrail Class 156 until I blew up the picture
A slight correction to my earlier comment, the road couldn't be the A939, it should be the A839.
Between Achnashellach and Strathcarron, heading for Kyle
Train on the Far North line passing through Strathfleet photographed looking south from alongside the A839 road. The train looks to be heading west towards Lairg.
Query 1730
Query 1730
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 15 December 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62154
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 15 December 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62154
Answers
Could this be a west bound service at Clydebank East Jct with the lines to the old Clydebank East station to the right of the loco? The date, perhaps 1955 to 1958
Agree with the general location and the date, but I think the train is eastbound approaching Clydebank Central (as was).
Query 1729
Query 1729
Network Rail test train... where?
[Added 12 December 2017] NOW RESOLVED -SEE IMAGE 62133
Network Rail test train... where?
[Added 12 December 2017] NOW RESOLVED -SEE IMAGE 62133
Answers
On the Midland between Rotherham and Sheffield?
Reminds me of the South Wales Main Line between Margam and Pyle
Agree with previous response - I think the train is on Stormy Bank heading towards Pyle.
Query 1728
Query 1728
Former railway goods facilities... where?
[Added 11 December 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62106
Former railway goods facilities... where?
[Added 11 December 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62106
Answers
Oldmeldrum, GNSR.
Fyvie on the Macduff line, looking south.
Query 1727
Query 1727
Freight approaching... where?
[Added 10 December 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62094
Freight approaching... where?
[Added 10 December 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62094
Answers
Manchester Oxford Road, looking west. The buildings on the right are in Whitworth Street West.
Query 1725
Query 1725
Coal empties... where and when?
[Added 6 December 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62046
Coal empties... where and when?
[Added 6 December 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62046
Answers
Looks like a telephoto shot from the (now-closed) footbridge at Leith. Empties probs ex-Cockenzie, for Russian coal. Maybe 2010?
The Bank branch near New Cumnock, around 2010?
Second thoughts, isn't Leith, as the rails are bullhead. The warehouse(?) behind the trees had made me think of the adjacent retail sheds.
Leaving Thornton Yard for Westfield around 2003/4?
Query 1724
Query 1724
Scene in the sixties... where?
[Added 5 December 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62024
Scene in the sixties... where?
[Added 5 December 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 62024
Answers
Pitmedden on the GNSR main line, looking east. See this photo: http://www.gnsra.org.uk/gnsra_gallery_stations_111.htm
Pitmedden, looking east/south towards Dyce.
Query 1723
Query 1723
ECML service... where and when?
[Added 1 December 2017]. NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61977
ECML service... where and when?
[Added 1 December 2017]. NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61977
Answers
South end of Peascliffe Tunnel, north of Grantham on the East Coast Main Line. Looking north from Belton Lane, c 2010.
Up service, during the 'East Coast' (post GNER) era, emerging from Peascliffe Tunnel?
Could be Peascliff Tunnel south end in GNER era, say 2010.
Query 1722
Query 1722
Entrance to a former railway yard... where?
[Added 28 November 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61955
Entrance to a former railway yard... where?
[Added 28 November 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61955
Answers
It looks like the old railway yard at Pilton in Barrnstaple, to the north of the station.
I agree with EG...Pilton it is.
Query 1721
Query 1721
A closed station... where?
[Added 25 November 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61901
A closed station... where?
[Added 25 November 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61901
Answers
Alyth Jct?
Tillietudlem
Possibly Tillietudlem.
Looks like Tillietudlem on the old Lanarkshire route to Coalburn. This would be the view north.
Query 1720
Query 1720
Surviving abutments of a bridge that once carried the line into a station on the left... where is this?
[Added 24 November 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61872
Surviving abutments of a bridge that once carried the line into a station on the left... where is this?
[Added 24 November 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61872
Answers
This could be the view south, near Libberton, B7016
Bankhead on the Carstairs to Dolphinton line, looking south down the B7016 Biggar Road. See photo 308.
I think this is the line from Carstairs to West Linton, where it crossed the B7016 south of Carnwath, looking south to Thankerton Law. I do not have a name for the station.
This is at Carnwath on the B7017 Biggar Road. The line is the former Carstairs to Dolphinton and Leadburn Jn. The view is looking south to the road bridge over the Medwin Water and the hill in the background is Quothquan Law by Thankerton with the lower slopes of Tinto on the right.
Further to my suggestion I believe the station was called Bankhead presumably to distinguish it from Carnwath on the Cobbinshaw line.
I think this bridge is on the Dunsire branch line
Query 1719
Query 1719
Approaching a level crossing... where?
[Added 21 November 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61856
Approaching a level crossing... where?
[Added 21 November 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61856
Answers
It's Mansfield Road level crossing to the west of Retford.
Query 1718
Query 1718
HST on a curve... where?
[Added 20 November 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61823
HST on a curve... where?
[Added 20 November 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61823
Answers
Although the EMT HST doesn't fit, the area looks like it could be on the curve between Allington East and Allington North Jcts.
The new(ish) east curve at Allington Junction?
This looks like a fairly recently built stretch of embankment so I would say this is the Allington Curve or Chord which allows trains to bypass Grantham Station.
Looks like the curve between Allington East and North Junctions.
Query 1717
Query 1717
The train now arriving... where and when?
[Added 19 November 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61802
The train now arriving... where and when?
[Added 19 November 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61802
Answers
Caldwell c. 1958
Looks like a station on the Port Road east of Newton Stewart? Say 1955.
Lugton Stn with the Crab hauling what looks like a St Enoch to Kilmarnock local circa 1960. The ground disc signal applies Up Main to Up Loop or back along Up Main.
Possibly the west end of Dalbeattie with a train entering from Castle Douglas.
Query 1716
Query 1716
Station platform... where?
[Added 18 November 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61789
Station platform... where?
[Added 18 November 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61789
Answers
East Tanfield Station, Tanfield railway, county Durham
I think this is the station at East Tanfield at the southern terminus of the Tanfield Railway. Looks like it was taken around 2005.
East Tanfield Station, Tanfield Railway
Query 1715
Query 1715
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 15 November 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61752
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 15 November 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61752
Answers
Has a feel of the G&SW route out of Glasgow in the mid 1950s - possibly a Holbeck 'Scot' - maybe around the Kennishead area?
Query 1713
Query 1713
Station entrance... where is this?
[Added 14 November 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61720
Station entrance... where is this?
[Added 14 November 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61720
Answers
Looks very much like the up-side at Parton on the Cumbrian Coast line!
Also similar to Long Buckby - up side
Would agree with the Parton suggestion.
Query 1712
Query 1712
Station approach... where?
[Added 11 November 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61685
Station approach... where?
[Added 11 November 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61685
Answers
Middleton in Teesdale
It's the road approach to the old station at Middleton in Teesdale Co Durham with the station house nearest the camera.
Query 1711
Query 1711
Level crossing... where and when?
[Added 6 November 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61608
Level crossing... where and when?
[Added 6 November 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61608
Answers
I think this is the level crossing at Inverboyndie on the Banff branch, looking towards Banff. Late 1950s?
I think that this is the Banff - Tillynaught line between Ladysbridge and Bridgefoot looking towards Banff with the A98 crossing at the level crossing. Possibly in the 1950s as the tall signal was removed some time before closure to passenger traffic in July 1964.
Agree with previous suggestions of Inverboyndie level crossing looking east. Would put the date around 1962/63.
Query 1710
Query 1710
Station approach... where?
[Added 30 October 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61493
Station approach... where?
[Added 30 October 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61493
Answers
Is this another Connex era station in the South East going by the yellow surround to one poster panel, rather than being on the Merseyrail network as I suggested an earlier SE station could be?
Liskeard in Cornwall, the street level building looking south-east.
Query 1709
Query 1709
Site of an old locomotive depot - where is this?
[Added 30 October 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 41464
Site of an old locomotive depot - where is this?
[Added 30 October 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 41464
Answers
This is Bridge Road Lancaster and site of former Ripley Engine shed. WCML crosses bridge in background
Bridge Road, Lancaster, alongside the WCML.
I thought that I may be banned from answering this one but I see that there are two other answers already! Yes, a view west along Bridge Road with the WCML crossing the road, Lancaster station less than a mile to the right.
Query 1708
Query 1708
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 28 October 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61451
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 28 October 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61451
Answers
Is this Tillytarmont from the north where the GNSR mainline crosses the Deveron in the mid-1950s? The old bridge was not demolished until the mid-1970s which would account the structure not looking like it does today.
Suggest it is Barsoles Viaduct east of Dalbeattie with a Jubilee hauled Stranraer to Dumfries or further South service c1959. A good match is the photo contained within Page 3 of On Glasgow & South Western Lines by David Cross.
Agree with DH - the piers of the old viaduct still stand in the River Urr.
Query 1706
Query 1706
Steam hauled freight... where and when?
[Added 24 October 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61370
Steam hauled freight... where and when?
[Added 24 October 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61370
Answers
View taken of a Down Goods passing Busby Jct heading towards the Glasgow direction c1959. Refer image 49881 for similar view albeit probably taken from the signalbox.
Query 1705
Query 1705
Station approach... where?
[Added 22 October 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61345
Station approach... where?
[Added 22 October 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61345
Answers
Upper Warlingham on the Croyden & Oxted Joint line.
I think its hildenborough before renovation
Could possibly be the station forecourt at Upper Warlingham in Surrey?
Query 1704
Query 1704
Twins... where?
[Added 21 October 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61294
Twins... where?
[Added 21 October 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61294
Answers
I believe this is the east end of Didcot in the sidings between the avoiding lines (off to the left) and the station on the right.
Didcot Yard east end stabling point, pre electrification, with the GWML station platform seen to right of view. A signal for the Oxford line can be seen to left of the LH loco.
Query 1703
Query 1703
Coastal scene... where?
[Added 18 October 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61240
Coastal scene... where?
[Added 18 October 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61240
Answers
Starcross.
Cockwood Harbour, south of Starcross in Devon, looking east over the River Exe to Exmouth. Taken in the late 90s.
Cockwood Harbour between Starcross and Dawlish Warren.
So thats Cockwood harbour viewed from Dawlish Warren Road
Cockwood harbour, Devon looking at the Great Western Mainline to Plymouth with the tide out, taken from just off Dawlish Warrren Road.
Query 1702
Query 1702
Old railway platform... where is this?
[Added 13 October 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61223
Old railway platform... where is this?
[Added 13 October 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61223
Answers
Dornoch
Definitely not Dornoch - can't suggest where else it might be however.
Could be Bonnyrig on the Peebles line.
Callander, looking south towards the Dreadnought Hotel
Kirkcudbright?
Could it be the old station site in Lancaster?
Query 1701
Query 1701
Looking along an embankment to the site of a former station... where?
[Added 12 October 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61165
Looking along an embankment to the site of a former station... where?
[Added 12 October 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61165
Answers
Davidson's Mains, NW Edinburgh
Dee Street Halt in Banchory on the Deeside Line, looking east.
The short lived station (halt?) at Banchory. - now a car park.
Query 1700
Query 1700
Wet autumn morning... where?
[Added 11 October 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61152
Wet autumn morning... where?
[Added 11 October 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61152
Answers
Pitlochry, looking south down Ferry Road.
Ferry Road, Pitlochry
Pitlochry, south end.
Pitlochry and if it is morning it would suggest it is the 'Up Chieftain' so this is the lead power car.
Stonehaven
Ferry Road Pitlochry looking towards the River Tummel. Pitlochry station is off the picture to the right.
Query 1699
Query 1699
Entrance to a closed station... where?
[added 10 October 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61136
Entrance to a closed station... where?
[added 10 October 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61136
Answers
Closeburn on the G&SWR main line, looking north. See photo 32168.
This is Closeburn on 31 Jan 2006. The red sandstone sent me straight to Dumfrieshire. See sister image 32168.
Query 1698
Query 1698
A closed station... where and when?
[Added 8 October 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61105
A closed station... where and when?
[Added 8 October 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61105
Answers
I think this is Haughley between Stowmarket and Diss, probably in the late 70s
It's the remains at Haughley Junction in Suffolk, taken sometime in the 1970s,. The station closed in the 1960s and the rest of it, including the platforms, has been demolished. However, this building still stands - looking much better than it did here!
Query 1697
Query 1697
Station bathed in sunshine... where?
[Added 4 October 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61041
Station bathed in sunshine... where?
[Added 4 October 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61041
Answers
It's Kildale on the Whitby line.
Kildale on the Middlesbrough to Whitby line, looking east. See photo 18815.
Kildale on the Middlesbrough - Whitby line, looking east towards Grosmont.
The sandstone and red tiled roofed building suggest North Yorkshire, and the white lettering on a blue background on the station nameboard suggest a northern station.
The Esk Valley comes to mind, and a quick check confirms this to be Kildale.
The Esk Valley comes to mind, and a quick check confirms this to be Kildale.
Kildale, on the Esk Valley line
This looks like Kildale on the Battersby to Whitby line, looking east.
Query 1696
Query 1696
Station approach... where?
[Added 2 October 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61050
Station approach... where?
[Added 2 October 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 61050
Answers
After much searching I think that I have found it, Thurston in East Anglia.
Thurston it is...well found John!
Query 1695
Query 1695
View over a closed station site... where?
[Added 1 October 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60994
View over a closed station site... where?
[Added 1 October 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60994
Answers
Thought it must be a Ken Strachan shot in South Wales, and then twigged it is of the old Aberdare High Level station building under major refurbishment for re-use. Bing aerial view shows the walls provided to assist the flow of the Afon Cynon through the curved arch rail overbridge;, and protect the bridge structure.
Query 1694
Query 1694
Railway viaduct... where is this?
[Added 26 September 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60948
Railway viaduct... where is this?
[Added 26 September 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60948
Answers
I am sure this is the Viaduct at Dunfermline Lower Station Fife.
Not Woodmill viaduct at Dunfermline Town as this is on a curve and has two roadway arches as it is now on a roundabout.
Perhaps Cullen or Portsoy on the GNSR Moray Firth line.
It's Pontlottyn on the Rhymney line - looking south along the A469.
Query 1692
Query 1692
Open day... where and when?
[Added 23 September 2017]. NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60907
Open day... where and when?
[Added 23 September 2017]. NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60907
Answers
Hope Cement Works on 17/9/05, see photo 58317.
Query 1691
Query 1691
Twin tunnels... where and when?
[Added 16 September 2017] NOW RESOLVED - REF IMAGE 60871
Twin tunnels... where and when?
[Added 16 September 2017] NOW RESOLVED - REF IMAGE 60871
Answers
Carmuirs before demolition?
This looks like the tunnels under the River Kelvin (?) between Gilshochill and Possilpark where the recent landslip occurred.
I Think the former tunnels under the canal in the section between Carmuirs west Junction and Greenhill lower Junction.
Pretty sure it is not Carmuirs - the centre support is not wide enough. Under the Forth & Clyde Canal between Kelvindale and Anniesland?
I have discovered my waterway is actually the Forth and Clyde Canal and not the River Kelvin. The location would be called Lambhill.
If that was where the rockfall was recently, :Lambhill as suggest by Gordon McRae might be a better fit
Query 1690
Query 1690
Platform view... where?
[Added 15 September 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60773
Platform view... where?
[Added 15 September 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60773
Answers
Whitley Bridge on the Knottingley to Goole line, looking east.
Query 1689
Query 1689
Platform scene... where and when?
[Added 14 September 2017]
Platform scene... where and when?
[Added 14 September 2017]
Answers
Langley Berks. 1950s? Canal Wharf is North of the station on the Grand Union Slough branch.
Have a feeling this would have been at one of the stations in the Paisley/Renfrew area in the 1950s.
There is a C&RWT publication which shows this as being a platform sign at Johnstone station, Renfrewshire in the late 1940s.
Query 1688
Query 1688
A closed station... where is this?
[Added 12 September 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60748
A closed station... where is this?
[Added 12 September 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60748
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I was struglling with this one, but it looks very much like Hedon Railway Station but after a major upgrade, the gable end seems to have but move back, but the pitched roof and windows seem to be the correct place.
Ryehill & Burstwick station on the Hull to Withernsea line, looking south-east.
Query 1686
Query 1686
Steam hauled freight... where and when?
[Added 8 September 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60692
Steam hauled freight... where and when?
[Added 8 September 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60692
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Suggest a southbound freight just coming off the Templand Viaduct at Cumnock around 1961. Goods Yd to left of photographer.
Could be the northern approach to Cumnock in the early 1960s?
Query 1685
Query 1685
Level crossing... where?
[Added 7 September 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60674
Level crossing... where?
[Added 7 September 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60674
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Eggesford
Eggesford on the Barnstaple line, looking east. Taken c. 2000.
I am fairly certain that it is a train to Barnstaple entering the loop at Eggesford; station behind the camera.
Looks like Eggesford on the Barnstaple branch arond 2003?
Query 1684
Query 1684
Just passing - where and when?
[Added 6 September 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60677
Just passing - where and when?
[Added 6 September 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60677
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Pelaw, with the Metro lines off to the right. The 158 is heading away from the camera towards Sunderland. Northern Spirit livery with First Transpennine branding suggests sometime between 2004 - 2008.
The period before the 185s arrived to take over transpennine express services. Could 158737 and another 158 be approaching Colton Junction heading towards York after the Leeds Lines and the Castleford/Sheffield lines have re-ordered, with the merging ECML line just off view to right. 158737 became SWT 158880 after being ousted from TPE services.
A 'Northerm Spirit' liveried 158 heading past Pelaw in the Sunderland direction around 2004/5.
Query 1683
Query 1683
Site of a closed station... where is this?
[Added 4 September 2017] NOW RESOLVED - REF IMAGE 60645
Site of a closed station... where is this?
[Added 4 September 2017] NOW RESOLVED - REF IMAGE 60645
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So thats Waenavon very desolate Its between Brynmawr and Garn-Yr-Erw Halt on the Brynmawr and Blaenavon Railway
Query 1682
Query 1682
Fast freight... where and when?
[Added 3 September 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60639
Fast freight... where and when?
[Added 3 September 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60639
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Just south of Lamington Viaduct, from the A702 road. Late 1990s?
I think this is on the WCML looking North somewhere between Lamington Viaduct over the Clyde and Wandel. The crash barrier on the right is on the A702. Its a class 90 in revised Railfrieght Grey with a Railfrieght Distribution logo, any time between delivery in 1988/9 and privatisation in 1996.
Just south of the viaduct over the Clyde at Lamington in the mid 1990s, with the crash barrier alongside the A702 on the right.
Approaching Abington on the West Coast Main Line.
Query 1681
Query 1681
Station remains... where?
[Added 30 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60595
Station remains... where?
[Added 30 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60595
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Remains of Fochriw on the Brecon & Merthyr route, looking south.
Query 1680
Query 1680
Standard steam... where and when?
[Added 29 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60614
Standard steam... where and when?
[Added 29 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60614
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Looking towards Langside Jct with train just passing over the West St lines between Larkfield Jct and West St Jct. The side view of Larkfield Jct No 20 co-acting Up Outer Home signal is on left. Train heading towards St Enoch and going by the Class 2 headcode probably a local off Carlisle. Date around 1962.
Query 1679
Query 1679
Station forecourt... where?
[Added 26 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60537
Station forecourt... where?
[Added 26 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60537
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It's Arundel station in West Sussex approaching from the west side car park.
Query 1678
Query 1678
Part of a viaduct... where?
[added 24 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60498
Part of a viaduct... where?
[added 24 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60498
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Smardale Viaduct (Settle /Carlisle) crossing over former Kirkby Stephen - Tebay line
Part of Smardale Viaduct on the Settle & Carlisle line.
Query 1677
Query 1677
Steam in action... where and when?
[Added 23 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60503
Steam in action... where and when?
[Added 23 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60503
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Looks a bit like the Pentland and Tinto Express, somewhere near Coltbridge Junc?
Too much track for Coltbridge Jn, I feel... ex-CR 0-4-4T possibly at Clyde Jn acting as St.Enoch pilot, working ECS to judge by the Class C lamp code.
Empty stock heading for St Enoch in the mid to late 1950s - somewhere between Shields and Bridge Street?
Query 1676
Query 1676
A country station... where?
[Added 22 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60471
A country station... where?
[Added 22 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60471
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Pretty sure this is Springfield station in Fife. Used to be one of its (few) regular passengers when I worked at nearby Springfield House.
Springfield, Fife
Springfield in Fife, looking south-west towards Ladybank.
The north east corner of Springfield station in Fife.
This is Springfield in Fife.
Query 1675
Query 1675
Railway viaduct... where?
[Added 21 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60463
Railway viaduct... where?
[Added 21 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60463
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Conisbrough Viaduct
Conisborough Viaduct on the ex LYR Dearne Valley Line?
Conisbrough Viaduct on the old Dearne Valley line?
Query 1674
Query 1674
Platform view... where?
[Added 19 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60460
Platform view... where?
[Added 19 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60460
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Haywards Heath on the Brighton Main Line, looking south.
Haywards Heath, looking south
The Brighton end of Haywards Heath
Query 1673
Query 1673
Former goods shed... where is this?
[Added 19 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60445
Former goods shed... where is this?
[Added 19 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60445
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Alne on the East Coast Main Line, looking north.
Alne on the ECML north of York. Nothing remains of the station, which stood on the other (up) side of the line.
Query 1672
Query 1672
Former industrial saddle tank... what, where and when?
[Added 16 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60397
Former industrial saddle tank... what, where and when?
[Added 16 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60397
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Hawthorn Leslie 0-4-0 tank loco, ex Keighley Gas Works no. 2 of 1911. Taken at Marley Hill on the Tanfield Railway, looking east towards the curve that links the shed site (formerly on the Bowes Railway) to the Tanfield line proper. Taken recently.
A Hawthorn Leslie 0-4-0ST at Marley Hill, Tanfield Railway, in the 1970s.
Foxfield Railway
This gas to be the Tanfield Railway probably at the junction for Marley Hill shed. The vestibule end of the coach looks right. As for when, it could be last eeekend.
The engine would appear to be Keighley Corporation Gas Dept. No.2, Hawthorn Leslie No. 2859 of 1911.
This looks like 'Keighley Corporation Gas Dept. No.2', Hawthorn Leslie & Co. No.2859 of 1911, at the Tanfield Railway - possibly sometime after its most recent overhaul completed in March 2013.
Marley Hill on the Tanfield Railway.
Query 1671
Query 1671
A closed station, photographed in the mid 1970s... where is this?
[Added 14 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60367
A closed station, photographed in the mid 1970s... where is this?
[Added 14 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60367
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Bishop's Nympton & Molland on the Devon & Somerset line, looking west towards Barnstaple.
'BO' would be a Cardiff plate, so S Wales valleys somewhere?
I think that this is Bishop's Nympton & Molland station in north Devon looking west towards South Molton.
Bishops Lympton & Molland - probably the mid to late 1970s?
Query 1670
Query 1670
D432... where and when?
[Added 12 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60375
D432... where and when?
[Added 12 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60375
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Ok so lets assume its IS26
1S26 Euston - Edinburgh/Glasgow. at Carstairs they split with 1B26 going to Edinburgh & 1S26 to Glasgow so thats London KGX to Glasgow Central so I am going to assume its Polmadie.
D432 was renumbered 1973 to 50032 Courageous
1S26 Euston - Edinburgh/Glasgow. at Carstairs they split with 1B26 going to Edinburgh & 1S26 to Glasgow so thats London KGX to Glasgow Central so I am going to assume its Polmadie.
D432 was renumbered 1973 to 50032 Courageous
The multiple working jumper cables and boxes are still to be fitted. I think they were done late 69/early 70 but need to check when D432 was done.
D432 was recorded on a passenger train at Perth on one occasion, and a goods train to Forfar on another so the location could potentially be a bit wider than Glasgow Central/Polmadie.
Has a definite Crewe feel about it - presumably prior to commencing duty on a northbound service..
Early series BR electrification appears to be visible. This and the lack of jumper cables suggests around 1968, so that would rule out Polmadie or Carstairs. Crewe seems most likely.
Query 1669
Query 1669
Where, when... and what^s the track ironmongery in the sidings?
[Added 12 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60354
Where, when... and what's the track ironmongery in the sidings?
[Added 12 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60354
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I don't think it is in Scotland. The DCL Co2 tanks used to go mostly to Birmingham Coleshill and Manchester Ardwick East. I do not know either of these locations but hope that this might jog someone's memory.
The wagon on the right looks like one of BP's bogie LPG tanks from the 1980s/90s period.
Would hazard a guess at or around the former ICI complex at Haverton Hill, Teeside, where a large area of sidings existed, or it could be a steelworks or even a refinery, going by the chimney and process tower.
Location unknown to me but the 'track ironmongery' looks like retarders, used in marshalling yards to slow wagons. These were fitted to the sidings at the ICI installation at Ardeer alongside the Largs branch at Stevenston.
Location? No idea! However the 'ironmongery' is glanding rails (additional rails sitting on top of the sleepers connected to fishplates above the rails and below the sleepers) to stiffen the permanent way over areas of poor formation, culverts and mineral workings. Given the extent of the glanding rails in the photograph there are some serious formation issues at this location!
Query 1668
Query 1668
Station frontage... where is this?
[Added 9 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60318
Station frontage... where is this?
[Added 9 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60318
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Woldingham (formerly Marden Park)
Woldingham on the Croydon & Oxted Joint line, looking west.
Query 1667
Query 1667
A closed station... where?
[Added 8 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60303
A closed station... where?
[Added 8 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60303
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Eastriggs (formerly Dornock) on the G&SW main line. Looking north, the line is behind the building with Gretna Green to the right.
Query 1666
Query 1666
Steam hauled in the late 1950s... where is this?
[Added 5 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60285
Steam hauled in the late 1950s... where is this?
[Added 5 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60285
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I think this might be a southbound train shortly after leaving Glengarnock?
Agree area location with Rob F but suggest it is just north of Glengarnock. Why I say this is I think the buildings in the background are the bonded warehouses and above third telegraph pole looks to be Glengarnocks Up Distant. As for the train and going by the route indicator suggests its a St Enoch to Largs service in July 1959.
Oops - take 2.... would agree with DH description!
Query 1665
Query 1665
Remains of a station and goods yard, photographed in 200X... where?
[Added 3 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60312
Remains of a station and goods yard, photographed in 200X... where?
[Added 3 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60312
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Perhaps somewhere at the western end of the Airdrie, Bathgate route before rebuilding ?
This could be Dalbeattie looking in the direction of Dumfries. The goods yard would have been on the right with the through platforms to the left. Probably around 2005?
Query 1664
Query 1664
Passing freight... where?
[Added 2 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60226
Passing freight... where?
[Added 2 August 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60226
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Salford Crescent - it's a bin train heading to Brindle Heath on the down Bolton.
The loco is hauling Viridor waste containers, so the view is likely to be in the north west around Manchester, where the waste terminals are sited, rather than en route to either Scunthorpe or Oxwellmains. It could possibly could be on a working to the Waste to Energy plant within the Ineos complex at Runcorn. It is a station with relatively modern canopies and island platforms which should narrow it down.
GM waste train at Salford Crescent - probably heading to Brindle Heath.
Query 1663
Query 1663
A closed station... where and when?
[Added 30 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60212
A closed station... where and when?
[Added 30 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60212
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Is this a former Somerset & Dorset line station, somewhere like Chilcompton?
It is Chilcompton although today its a housing estate, their are some nice photos on the S&Ds Heritage website.
The old station at Swaffham, Norfolk. Long demolished - this photograph probably dates from the mid 1970s.
Query 1662
Query 1662
A pair of 66s... where?
[Added 30 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - REF QUERY 60205
A pair of 66s... where?
[Added 30 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - REF QUERY 60205
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The signal location case style with the black roof suggests one of the 1960s Western Region installations. Possibly Severn Tunnel Junction?
Peterborough just north of the station looking roughly north east with the train coming off either New England yard or having been looped.
Is this a view taken at Westbury yard west end, showing the consecutively numbered 66s?
I believe DP has it - Westbury yard.
Query 1661
Query 1661
Station approach... where?
[Added 28 July 2017]m NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60167
Station approach... where?
[Added 28 July 2017]m NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60167
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By coincidence, I was there earlier this week. Llandudno.
Query 1660
Query 1660
Double header... where and when?
[Added 27 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60225
Double header... where and when?
[Added 27 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60225
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Is this on the Port Road heading west between Dumfries and Castle Douglas? Not sure of exactly where and as for the 'when' I would guess mid to late 50s?
Could well be the Port Road, but as the track is single it would have to be between Castle Douglas and Dunragit.
Suggest train is just to the east of Newton Stewart station heading for Dumfries.
I really don't know where this is, but since this is "Railscot", the Port Road or the GSW between Ayr and Stranraer are the obvious locations. However, is the S&D a possibility?
Query 1659
Query 1659
Old railway tunnel now part of a walkway... where is this?
[Added 27 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60150
Old railway tunnel now part of a walkway... where is this?
[Added 27 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60150
Answers
It's the old Balerno branch - Colinton tunnel
Colinton Tunnel on the Balerno branch in Edinburgh. This is the north portal, looking south towards Colinton station.
I think this may be the tunnel near Colinton on the Balerno branch?
The Edinburgh end of Colinton Tunnel on the Balerno branch - looks like a recent photograph.
Query 1658
Query 1658
Diesel trio... where and when?
[Added 23 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60133
Diesel trio... where and when?
[Added 23 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60133
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Inverness MPD, mid to late 1980s?
Is that a castle visible at a high level in the distance at centre extreme left of view? If so, could this be Stirling South in the mid 70's, a period when motorail services still originated from the station
The class 27 and the halogen headlight on the class 47 date this to mid-1980s, but I am unable to pinpoint which Scottish depot this is.
I think this is the stabling area alongside Aberdeen station in the mid to late 1980s.
This is my photo. I am fairly certain this is Aberdeen Guild Street goods yard. Locos stabled there after Ferryhill was used only for maintenance around 1985. The sidings were upgraded at some point, but I think this is in Spring 1987. I have shots of locos further into the disused sidings in autumn 85.
Query 1657
Query 1657
Passing through... where and when?
[Added 23 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60112
Passing through... where and when?
[Added 23 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60112
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Four tracks, a former GW broad gauge formation, and a Virgin Cross Country Voyager, so between Didcot & Reading. This the fast-line formation at Goring looking west, likely taken between 2002 & 2007; after the ending of loco-hauled trains and the start of the Arriva franchise.
Goring & Streatley station on the Great Western main line, looking north, before the wires went up.
View north west at Goring and Streetley station, probably around 2005 give or take a year either way.
Goring and Streatley - probably late 90's early 00's.
Query 1656
Query 1656
Mail train... where is this?
[Added 21 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60091
Mail train... where is this?
[Added 21 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60091
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This is Exeter St Davids looking towards Taunton. You can see 'Red Cow' level crossing off the end of the platform.
Could it be Bristol Temple Meads south end, going by curved platform. Had considered Reading mail platform and Exeter St. David, but believe both were straight platforms.
Looks like Exeter St Davids, with the level crossing to the north of the station just visible.
Query 1655
Query 1655
Station forecourt in 200X... where is this?
[Added 20 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60140
Station forecourt in 200X... where is this?
[Added 20 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60140
Answers
Am I correct that the yellow is indicating this to be a Merseyrail station, possibly one of the end to end with Northern Rail stations, such as Ormskirk
Ormskirk is red brick, as are many stations in the Merseyside area. However some stations in the Bootle area are of yellow brick; Bootle Oriel Rd. Waterloo, Bank Hall to name three. Some station's have been substantially rebuilt in recent time, and I don't actually know which station this is, but I think this station is one of those in that more defined area.
Penge West in the south London suburbs.
Query 1653
Query 1653
View east... where?
[Added 18 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60055
View east... where?
[Added 18 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60055
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Cameron Toll on the Edinburgh Suburban line?.
On the Edinburgh sub between Newington and Duddingston approach Cameron Toll.
Query 1652
Query 1652
Arrival at platform 1... where?
[Added 18 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60050
Arrival at platform 1... where?
[Added 18 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60050
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Westbury, looking north-east towards Newbury.
I think this is the Dundee Platform in Perth Station.
Westbury, Wiltshire.
Query 1651
Query 1651
A closed station... where and when?
[Added 16 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60046
A closed station... where and when?
[Added 16 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60046
Answers
Ponfeigh serving Douglas Water between Muirkirk and Lanark Caledonian Railway
Forgot to say early 80's????
Ponfeigh station on the Lanark to Muirkirk line, looking north-east c1980.
This looks like a small former mining community. First guess is Cronberry, East Ayrshire. Probably in the 1990s.
That's Ponfeigh on the Lanark to Muirkirk line sometime in the seventies or eighties.
Query 1650
Query 1650
Locomotive and brake van... where and when?
[Added 15 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60035
Locomotive and brake van... where and when?
[Added 15 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60035
Answers
So its a Jumbo 0-6-0, the only thing that stopped me thinking that was its missing a bar above wheels 1 and 2 but that seems to be a later addition to the locos.
There was a Scottish Rambler railtour to Garlieston on the 15th April 1963 behind 57375. One leg of the tour Millisle Garlieston was in open wagons with a Brake Van. Ah what would Health and Safety say.
So thats on the Portpatrick and Wigtownshire Joint Railway, I am wondering whether its just North of Whauphill
There was a Scottish Rambler railtour to Garlieston on the 15th April 1963 behind 57375. One leg of the tour Millisle Garlieston was in open wagons with a Brake Van. Ah what would Health and Safety say.
So thats on the Portpatrick and Wigtownshire Joint Railway, I am wondering whether its just North of Whauphill
I think that Jonathan's onto something here, as I suspect that the engine and van are returning from Garlieston and that's Millisle signalbox in the background.
I seem to recall that when the railtour visited Garlieston in those anti-health & safety open wagons, No 57375 had been cleaned for the occasion, which makes me think that this particular loco and van are off the daily goods, given the rather grimy state of the loco.
I seem to recall that when the railtour visited Garlieston in those anti-health & safety open wagons, No 57375 had been cleaned for the occasion, which makes me think that this particular loco and van are off the daily goods, given the rather grimy state of the loco.
Looks to be propelling a brake van towards a junction - reminiscent of one of the Ayrshire colliery branches in the 1950s, although can't say which as yet.
I would say Dykes Jct with the engine and van coming from the Cumnock direction. Guard appears to be getting ready for a fancy move at the junction as he has already set the lamps out on the van and uncoupling on the move and I expect wouldn't have liked being photographed doing so! This would indicate to me they intend propelling the van to Whitehill Colliery. Image 52171 is taken from the opposite direction. Date c1959.
Query 1649
Query 1649
DMU in a rural setting... where is this?
[Added 10 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60021
DMU in a rural setting... where is this?
[Added 10 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60021
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Woodilee near Lenzie on the E&G
The new fencing and 4-car 158 suggest the Tweedbank line, possibly the Fushiebridge area.
Agree with GMcR re Borders line - I'd say the train was just to the south of the B704 road bridge on the approach to Newtongrange - similar to that shown in image 54963 - but taken from further west.
Just a guess but it looks like an inner fife circle service westbound approaching thornton yard
Query 1648
Query 1648
DMU approaching... where and when?
[Added 8 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - REF QUERY 60001
DMU approaching... where and when?
[Added 8 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - REF QUERY 60001
Answers
Ayrshire - would put it somewhere between Largs and Ardrossan. Still looking.
This looks as if its been taken lineside (hills matching in the background) from West Kilbride The Avenue off Kilrusken Road near the B781 obviously prior to electrification
Query 1647
Query 1647
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 7 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59945
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 7 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59945
Answers
Train is leaving Mauchline, southbound, in the mid to late 1950s. Possibly a St Enoch to Carlisle stopping service?
Query 1645
Query 1645
Passing the remains of a closed station in 200x... where?
[Added 25 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59899
Passing the remains of a closed station in 200x... where?
[Added 25 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59899
Answers
Blackford Hill on the Edinburgh Sub. Looking west from the bridge carrying Blackford Avenue over the line.
Looks like Blackford Station, on the Edinburgh Sub. Taken from Blackford Ave overbridge.
Could be the former Blackford Hill station on the Edinburgh sub photographed from the road bridge.
Blackford Hill on the Edinburgh Sub?
Query 1644
Query 1644
DMU at speed... where and when?
[Added 3 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59916
DMU at speed... where and when?
[Added 3 July 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59916
Answers
The destination blind on the class 120 appears to read INVERNESS, and this would confirm my initial thought that this is in the Cairnie Junction area between Huntly and Keith; probably in the late 1970's.
Possibly Pitmedden on the GNSR main line, looking east towards Dyce, taken in the 70s.
Could be from Boat of Kintore LC looking to Aberdeen. The back garden huts and distant hillside are similar to that view.
I've changed my mind. Ewan Crawford's suggestion of Boat of Kintore LC looking towards Aberdeen looks a better bet than my original thought.
Query 1642
Query 1642
Level crossing... where is this?
[Added 27 June 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59796
Level crossing... where is this?
[Added 27 June 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59796
Answers
On the Seal Sands branch just north of Port Clarence. Looking north at a point just south of wher e there is a reversal to gain access to various industrial sites. The line curving into the industrial area can just be seen on the right above the road.
Still looking but their are is the same type of gantry system in Rover Way in Cardiff it also has pylons, and there are a few disused crossings but the area has changed so much,
Is this on the Port Clarence Railway on Teeside?
Query 1641
Query 1641
Train approaching... where?
[Added 26 June 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59787
Train approaching... where?
[Added 26 June 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59787
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Approaching Liskeard station from the Penzance direction, looking west.
Ferryside looking west to Camarthan.
South western approach to Liskeard.
Dalgety Bay ?
Query 1640
Query 1640
Steam hauled train... where and when?
[Added 26 June 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59827
Steam hauled train... where and when?
[Added 26 June 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59827
Answers
Not much to go on here: the loco looks like a BR Std 3MT 2-6-0 to judge by the front footplating, the boiler and the chimney, which suggests the NER or the ScR. The coaches look vaguely ex-LMS, possibly in crimson/cream livery, but it may not be a passenger train as such - there appears to be other stock behind the coaches and the headcode is not Classes A, B or C. The one visible lamp suggests Class K, ie pickup or branch freight, mineral or ballast train.
From the positions of the doors and footboards and the short length of the underframe trusses, I think the carriages are LMSR 50 ft. kitchen cars. Perhaps they are ex-works and heading to carriage sidings?
The train is westbound on the ascent to join the G&SW at Bellahouston no 1 in the mid 1950s.
Query 1639
Query 1639
Train arriving... where?
[Added 23 June 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59767
Train arriving... where?
[Added 23 June 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59767
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There is something making me think of Luxulyan on the Newquay branch with this view.
Query 1638
Query 1638
Doing the posters... where and when?
[Added 23 June 2017] TO LONG TERM MYSTERIES 15 JULY 2017 : RESTORED TO CURRENT STATUS 26 JUNE 2018 NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64616
Doing the posters... where and when?
[Added 23 June 2017] TO LONG TERM MYSTERIES 15 JULY 2017 : RESTORED TO CURRENT STATUS 26 JUNE 2018 NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 64616
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Can't help notice the map second left is the old BR Eastern Region.
I also think this is BR Eastern Region; a modern station, London suburbs/Essex, early 1960's. The notice boards are very similar to (and it may turn out to be) to Harlow Town.
Having located some prints I took of the map shown on the extreme left I can advise it was issued in 1962. I have also sussed out the few letters of the sign seen through the doorway, over what appears to be a set of steps, and they appear to be part of the words North & South; meaning this could be a split level exchange station, possibly something like Willesden Junction on the North London Line wher e the east west line crosses the north south suburban line from Euston to Watford Junction.
I think the lettering inside the building reads W. H. SMITH & SON.
KL may be correct that it is the sign for a W.H. Smith news stand. As they say you win some you lose some.
This is Rainham Essex in 1964 - it was taken by my dad who was station master - it is soon after this 'new' station had replaced the old original LT&S wooden building. The two chaps on the platform I knew well, the St Kitts gentleman is Joseph (Joe) Alexander, he was the parcels van driver and delivery agent. The chap pasting posters is Bill Warren, an old LNER hand who was shunter, lampman, cleaner and ticket collector.
Query 1637
Query 1637
Old signal box... what, where and when?
[Added 17 June 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59709
Old signal box... what, where and when?
[Added 17 June 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59709
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Carstairs, 1980s ?
Hi, I have a feeling that is at the back of Carstairs shed, I'll try to find a photo of mine or another in a book.
Carstairs
Carstairs - with air raid shelter.
Further photographs of this building show that it is quite distant to the running lines and unlikely to be in use as a signal box. It may be a redundant box in storage. It is catalogued in the Tindall collection as signal box / hut.
Yes Carstairs. I recall reading about this box in some publication and if memory serves me it right it never signalled trains at Carstairs as witnessed by its side elevation facing the sidings into the MPD and was relocated to there by the CR as a sort of training school for signalmen and S&T staff. I'm trying to locate the book I saw it mentioned in but as yet no luck. There is also an amusing story relating to the ARP shelter.
Query 1636
Query 1636
DMU at speed... where and when?
[Added 15 June 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59703
DMU at speed... where and when?
[Added 15 June 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59703
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Not sure if its on ScR or not but could be near Philpstoun on the E & G
Would have said somewhere on the Ayrshire coast line south of Ayr - still looking.
This is certainly in Scotland and certainly one of the later series of inter-city sets for the GSW lines. I thought the location might be between Barrhead and Lugton on the Kilmarnock direct line.
I think JG has it - late 60s, E & G - - OR
Kilbarchan Loop between Kilbirnie and Kilbarchan.
Kilbarchan Loop between Kilbirnie and Kilbarchan.
Not an E&G set - leading car has guard's van at inner end and 4-character panel, so more likely the G&SW.
This has a hint of Maybole about it going by the type of telegraph poles on the Up side so suggest it is North of Maybole around Maybole Jct with train possibly being a Stranraer or Girvan to Glasgow service.
I think the train is northound near Dailly, probably around 1960.
Query 1635
Query 1635
Old photograph... can anyone name location / date?
[Added 13 June 2017] MOVED TO LONG TERM MYSTERIES 7 JULY 2017. RESTORED 15 FEBRUARY 2019 - SEE NEW RESPONSES. Can anyone provide any additional info re the distinctive uniforms? NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67664
Old photograph... can anyone name location / date?
[Added 13 June 2017] MOVED TO LONG TERM MYSTERIES 7 JULY 2017. RESTORED 15 FEBRUARY 2019 - SEE NEW RESPONSES. Can anyone provide any additional info re the distinctive uniforms? NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 67664
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Not sure of location but notice that the Station building is very like the one at Tillitudlem.
I'll kick this off by saying that the station building looks very suburban Aberdeen GNoSR but without canopies - but not sure if telegraph poles are wrong though. Could it be Dyce on the airport side?
Not Tilletudlem see link http://cbranchcr.livejournal.com/576.html
Could be Burnbank on the GBH&C, but not 100% sure.
Could it be an Edwardian period staff photo at Burnmouth?
There are some interesting similarities between the station building in this photo (windows, spacing between them, the signage and the slabs outside the doorways) and the recent photo of Kennishead [see image 67600]. The main difference appears to be the material used below the windows (brick in the 1949 photo and wood in the earlier photo) but this design and layout look similar. I wonder if it just coincidence or if we have an earlier view of Kennishead here?
The other issue that would support this being Kennishead is the 3 line running in board in the distance which seems to read 'xxxxxx for xxxxx'. One of the earlier names for Kennishead was 'Kennishead For Thornliebank'.
There is an old photograph of Kennishead station on ebay which may provide an interesting comparison to support this.
The photograph looks to be from the 1900 to 1910 period when there was a boom in postcards, including those with railway subject matter. Online sources suggest that by then the station was called simply Kennishead and had been for some time. So it is Kennishead, but the station running in boards at the time read 'Kennishead For Thornliebank'.
Query 1634
Query 1634
Platform view... where and when?
[Added 13 June 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59638
Platform view... where and when?
[Added 13 June 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59638
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Malvern Link station on the Worcester to Hereford line, looking south towards Hereford. Taken recently.
Query 1633
Query 1633
A closed station seen in 200? - where is this?
[Added 11 June 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59606
A closed station seen in 200? - where is this?
[Added 11 June 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59606
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Its Gedney railway station Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway, can be seen on Station Road Gedney off the A17
Gedney station on the Midland & Great Northern Joint line, looking east towards King's Lynn. The goods shed had since been demolished.
The old M&GN station at Gedney, Lincs, looking east towards Long Sutton from the former level crossing.
Query 1632
Query 1632
Stabled locomotives... where and when?
[Added 11 June 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59595
Stabled locomotives... where and when?
[Added 11 June 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59595
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I know very little about railways down south, but seeing as the tracks in the foreground are on a rising gradient I think that this could be the approaches to London Victoria station, the locos standing outside the carriage/EMU shed which is accessed from the station end. No real idea about date but it could be sometime in the 1970s?
Grosvenor Carriage Sidings, just south of London Victoria. Looking north towards the station in the early 70s.
Grosvenor CS outside London Victoria station in the early 1970s.
Query 1629
Query 1629
The train arriving... where?
[Added 8 June 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59554
The train arriving... where?
[Added 8 June 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59554
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Colwall station on the Worcester to Hereford line. Looking south-west towards Hereford.
Looks like Colwall station on the Worcester to Hereford line.
Colwall, looking towards Ledbury?
Looks like Colwall, Herefordshire?
Query 1628
Query 1628
Lineside view... where?
[Added 5 June 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59547
Lineside view... where?
[Added 5 June 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59547
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I suspect this is one of those occasions wher e the location is fairly obvious, and so no one comments, so in the interest of progressing to a more challenging image...
This is Freightliner's Midland Road depot, Hunslet, Leeds.
This is Freightliner's Midland Road depot, Hunslet, Leeds.
Query 1627
Query 1627
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 5 June 2017]
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 5 June 2017]
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Puzzler this one but has a feel of G&SW territory about it. Was thinking it could be Barony Jct looking north with train on Up Main possibly being the 5.30pm St Enoch to Carlisle judging by the mail van next to loco. Date early 1960s
Editor's note : Subsequently confirmed as between Bank Junction (in background) and New Cumnock - re Donald Hillier / John Robin - see image 59596.
Query 1626
Query 1626
Semaphore signals... where is this?
[Added 31 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59471
Semaphore signals... where is this?
[Added 31 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59471
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Sible and Castle Hedingham on the Colne Valley railway, looking South
Could be one of the Epping & Ongar Railway steam Gala days - 30585 has guested there previously.
As RF says, this is the Epping-Ongar Railway. The location is North Weald station, looking west towards Epping.
Would agree - North Weald - probably the June 2014 Steam Gala event.
Query 1625
Query 1625
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 2 June 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59484
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 2 June 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59484
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Whiteinch East Junction (now known as Hyndland East Junction) looking east from Jordanhill station in the mid 50s.
It looks like it was taken from near the present Jordanhill station with the train heading for Anniesland. The boundary wall looks the same as the present wall. Date is probably mid to late 1950s.
Mid 1950s scene at what is now Hyndland East Junction.
taking the Anniesland line at Hyndland East Junction
Query 1624
Query 1624
77017 with a freight... where and when?
[Added 29 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59428
77017 with a freight... where and when?
[Added 29 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59428
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Crossmyloof on the Glasgow, Barrhead & Kilmarnock Joint Line, looking north-east in the late 50s.
A wild guess - Kilwinning East (Caledonian).
Could be Crossmyloof in the 1950s - if that happens to be the ice rink on the left!
Query 1623
Query 1623
Brush Type 4 under the wires - where is this?
[Added 28 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59415
Brush Type 4 under the wires - where is this?
[Added 28 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59415
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Could it just be to the south of a demolished Garstang and Catterall Railway Station?
Query 1622
Query 1622
Rural retreat... where is this?
[Added 27 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59400
Rural retreat... where is this?
[Added 27 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59400
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Approaching Teignbridge Level Crossing on the South Devon & Moretonhampstead line. See image 58475.
Query 1621
Query 1621
Road approach to a closed station... which one?
[Added 27 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59406
Road approach to a closed station... which one?
[Added 27 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59406
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Maxwelltown on the Port Road, looking east with Dumfries to the left.
Query 1620
Query 1620
A closed station... where is this?
[Added 24 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59359
A closed station... where is this?
[Added 24 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59359
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Uplawmoor on the Lanarkshire & Ayrshire, looking south-west. See photo 49529.
Query 1619
Query 1619
Former railway tunnel... where?
[Added 23 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59347
Former railway tunnel... where?
[Added 23 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59347
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Tintern Tunnel, Wye Valley Railway?
Could be Sandsend Tunnel on the Yorkshire coast - north from Whitby West Cliff on the closed line to Middlesbrough.
I think this is the southern portal of Sandsend Tunnel. It is situated just north of Sandsend Station on the former North Eastern Railway line from Saltburn to Whitby. This section of the route closed to all traffic in May 1958.
Query 1618
Query 1618
46233... where and when?
[Added 19 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59281
46233... where and when?
[Added 19 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59281
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The tall level crossing gate post and the trailing MKII carriage suggest the MNR, so maybe this is of Wymondham Abbey on the occasion of the Big 4 Gala in July 2013.
Query 1617
Query 1617
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 17 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59385
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 17 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59385
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Looks like a Caledonian Engine working a Train on a Scottish Line. Unsure of the location.
I think the location is near Darnley in the early to mid 1950s and the train is probably a Barrhead local.
Query 1616
Query 1616
A closed station... where?
[Added 15 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59224
A closed station... where?
[Added 15 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59224
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Lofthouse-in-Nidderdale, see photo 43690.
Query 1615
Query 1615
Trackbed and viaduct... where is this?
[Added 14 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59255
Trackbed and viaduct... where is this?
[Added 14 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59255
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A wild guess - Brackley Viaduct and the trackbed of the GCR London extension in Northamptonshire? Probably well off the mark ...
Bit of a long shot. View of Maryhill Central Junction taken from the road bridge at Garrioch Rd. Viaduct in the distance is the L & D line to Partick West heading over the river Kelvin. Branching off to the left, with it's own viaduct, would have been the line to Stobcross via Kelvinbridge.
I think it could be the approach to Rugby from the north east off the former Peterborough line.
Query 1614
Query 1614
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 14 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59232
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 14 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59232
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West end of Carstairs Junction, looking east, No. 1 signal box on the left. Taken in the mid 50s.
Northbound train at Johnstone (then Johnstone High) in the late 1950s.
Query 1613
Query 1613
The train arriving... where?
[Added 12 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59197
The train arriving... where?
[Added 12 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59197
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Morchard Road station on the Exeter to Barnstaple line, looking north-west.
Query 1612
Query 1612
A former goods shed... where?
[Added 9 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59166
A former goods shed... where?
[Added 9 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59166
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The goods shed looks very similar to the one at Dulverton in N.Devon.
Query 1611
Query 1611
Abandoned siding... where is this?
[Added 8 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59186
Abandoned siding... where is this?
[Added 8 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59186
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I think this is the Kelso Platform at StBoswells on the Waverley Route looks like it anyway.
Guessing - possibly a disused clay siding somewhere in Cornwall?
Query 1610
Query 1610
Surviving track... where?
[Added 6 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59133
Surviving track... where?
[Added 6 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59133
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My immediate thought was immediately west of Kirkham on the footbridge that crosses the Blackpool North line (out of view to the left) and this track would have been on the formation that at one time carried the line to Blackpool Central. Latterly this track had been part of the Civil Engineer's sidings. The fenceline on the right would have been the boundary of the line that once ran south-east to connect with the line to Blackpool South.
Of course I could be on the wrong track completely!
Of course I could be on the wrong track completely!
Query 1609
Query 1609
A loading gauge without much work – where is this?
[Added 5 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59111
A loading gauge without much work – where is this?
[Added 5 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59111
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Okehampton, looking east.
Query 1608
Query 1608
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 4 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59176
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 4 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59176
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It has that Shilford look about it with the deep, partly rock cutting and the road up high to the left, but I'm not really convinced myself.
If it was Shilford, train would be en route from Kilmarnock, about to dro p down the bank to Barrhead.
If it was Shilford, train would be en route from Kilmarnock, about to dro p down the bank to Barrhead.
Possibly on the stretch between Annan and Gretna around 1955?
The background is a little unclear but it looks to me like high rise buildings to the rear left of the photo. Still no nearer an answer though.
If my thoughts about the buildings in the background are correct, could this be near Busby Junction?
Plan B; could this be a Stranraer to Dumfries train approaching the site of Lochanhead station on the Port Road and about to head downgrade to Dumfries? Suggested date, mid- to late-1950s.
Northbound train near Kilbarchan - mid to late 1950s?
Query 1607
Query 1607
Converted goods shed... where? NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59096
Converted goods shed... where? NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59096
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The old goods shed at Wadebridge, North Cornwall. It was in use as a youth club in recent times.
Query 1606
Query 1606
Level Crossing... where?
[Added 1 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59207
Level Crossing... where?
[Added 1 May 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59207
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Sudden flash of inspiration (maybe)! I think this could be Coopie's Lane L.C. in Morpeth.
Query 1605
Query 1605
A ^Jubilee^ at speed... where and when?
[Added 28 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59065
A 'Jubilee' at speed... where and when?
[Added 28 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59065
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Suggest train is between Lochgreen Jct and Monkton Stn heading towards Ayr direction roughly around wher e a caravan park exists nowadays on the left of picture and behind cameraman. Date around late 1950s
Query 1604
Query 1604
A former signal box, now part of a private residence... where?
[Added 28 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59045
A former signal box, now part of a private residence... where?
[Added 28 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59045
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Kirknewton on the North Eastern Railway Cornhill branch, looking east.
This signal box is situated at the former Kirknewton station on the North Eastern Railway line from Alnwick to Cornhill. Closed to passengers in 1930 and to all traffic in 1953.
I think this is the old platform signal box at Kirknewton, Northumberland. The station is off picture to the left.
Query 1603
Query 1603
Steam hauled passenge4r train... where and when?
[Added 27 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59030
Steam hauled passenge4r train... where and when?
[Added 27 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59030
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Tillynaught - Banff train shortly after leaving Tillynaught between 1962-64.
Could be the Banff branch in the early 60s. Possibly looking west from the bridge carrying the A95 over the line between Ordens and Tillynaught.
Looks like a BR Standard 2MT 2-6-0, so with the LNER Thompson brake 3rd could this be somewher e on the Banff branch in the early 1960s ?
Query 1602
Query 1602
Disused water tower... where is this?
[Added 26 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59021
Disused water tower... where is this?
[Added 26 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 59021
Answers
I think its Charfield railway station South Gloucestershire
Could be the one at Hexham, just to the east of the station alongside the site of the old shed.
This water tower is situated close to Hexham Railway Station, Northumberland.
Query 1601
Query 1601
Inside looking out... a closed station - where?
[Added 21 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58970
Inside looking out... a closed station - where?
[Added 21 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58970
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Dinnet? The round window seems to match the one in photo 5835.
Agree Dinnet - the circular window would seem to be wher e the platform-side clock once was - see 22909.
Query 1600
Query 1600
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 20 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58957
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 20 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58957
Answers
I reckon this is a Dumfries to Stranraer train approaching Castle Douglas, probably in the early 1960s.
Castle Douglas, looking east in the late 50s.
A Dumfries - Stranraer train approaching Castle Douglas around 1955/56?
Query 1599
Query 1599
A much modified former station... where is this?
[Added 20 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58966
A much modified former station... where is this?
[Added 20 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58966
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Barton-le-Street station on the Pilmoor to Malton line, looking south-east towards Malton. The part of the building with the gable facing the road is the old station building, the rest is modern and is built over the trackbed.
Helmsley, North Yorkshire.
Barton-Le-Street?
Query 1598
Query 1598
Stopping train... where and when?
[Added 17 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58928
Stopping train... where and when?
[Added 17 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58928
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I think this could be Helmsley with a train heading east, possibly early 1950s.
Helmsley station on the Gilling to Pickering line. Looking south in the early 50s.
An eastbound train hauled by a 'Shire' at Helmsley in North Yorkshire heading in the direction of Pickering, probably taken around 1950.
Query 1597
Query 1597
Single line operation... where is this?
[Added 15 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58906
Single line operation... where is this?
[Added 15 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58906
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I think this is just west of Warcop station looking towards Appleby East with the army training camp the other side of the fence on the left.
Query 1596
Query 1596
A disused station, photographed in the 1960s... where is this?
[Added 15 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58917
A disused station, photographed in the 1960s... where is this?
[Added 15 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58917
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I think this is Sprouston near Kelso
Query 1595
Query 1595
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 15 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58902
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 15 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58902
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Passing Kay Park on approach to Kilmarnock. Signal in view is Kilmarnock No 3 Starting with Kay Park Jct distant below. Date around 1959.
Query 1594
Query 1594
A closed station... where and when?
[Added 8 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58814
A closed station... where and when?
[Added 8 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58814
Answers
Dunfermline Upper?
Not Dunfermline Upper - that closed in Oct 1968, which was well after the end of Sc.R steam. But no better idea, other than to suggest Glasgow area ! Loco looks like an ex-NBR Class C 0-6-0 (LNER J36), anyway.
Additional: could be Bothwell (NB) - cf. image 34004.
Bothwell (North British), looking south c1960.
Looks like Bothwell - see image 34004 - say late 1950s.
{Ref Query 994}
this is the old NBR station at Bothwell closed is the early 1950s When the Viaduct over the Clyde to Blantyre became unsafe Old Bothwellian.
this is the old NBR station at Bothwell closed is the early 1950s When the Viaduct over the Clyde to Blantyre became unsafe Old Bothwellian.
Query 1593
Query 1593
Old image - no details provided. Any input appreciated...
[Added 7 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58853
Old image - no details provided. Any input appreciated...
[Added 7 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58853
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This is the North British Railway class R 0-6-0 tank engine (later LNER Class J82). Designed by Dugald Drummond 72 locomotives of this design were built between 1875 and 1880. Drummond had come to the North British from the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway (LBSCR) and the similarities to the LBSCR 'Terrier' A1 class are obvious. All were withdrawn by the LNER during the 1922 to 1926 period. The location is most likely to be somewher e on North British territory.
There were in fact only 25 of these locomotives built, not 72. They originally carried the names of various NBR locations. The photograph would date to after the 1880s when the names were removed, but prior to the later NBR loco livery. So probably before WW1.
And a final snippet. The cylindrical object under the coal bunker is a reservoir for the Westinghouse air brake which began to be fitted from 1881 onwards. The boiler is the pattern first fitted but all were replaced from 1908 to 1910. So this photograph dates from, at most, 1881 to 1910.
Is it St Leonard`s Edinburgh? I have a book, somewher e, which contains this or a similar photograph.
I`m sure the wording along with the picture mentions the 'bewhiskered shunter'. I`ll try looking for the book and let you know.
I enjoy Railscot site and was wondering if you could help me with some info regarding the construction of a local rail bridge in Bathgate. Don`t have time now as we are heading off for a wee break, by rail of course.
I`m sure the wording along with the picture mentions the 'bewhiskered shunter'. I`ll try looking for the book and let you know.
I enjoy Railscot site and was wondering if you could help me with some info regarding the construction of a local rail bridge in Bathgate. Don`t have time now as we are heading off for a wee break, by rail of course.
Fascinating image and certainly got me thinking. Doubt is St Leonards, but still onto it. The whiskered shunter image is on front of an NBR Study Group Journal if memory serves me correct.
The clue as to the location must lie with the building, which looks to be a mill - although possibly now demolished!
Found what is almost certainly the building - in Langholm on the west side of the former station site. Still survives as the HQ of the 'Edinburgh Woolen Mill' group, although on old maps it carries the name 'Waverley Mills'.
Query 1592
Query 1592
Site of a former station... where?
[Added 5 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58751
Site of a former station... where?
[Added 5 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58751
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Harker on the Waverley Route, looking north.
The 1st station at Harker, on the Waverley route, closed in 1943.
Harker just outside Carlisle on the Waverley route.
Query 1591
Query 1591
Snowy station scene... where and when?
[Added 5 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58791
Snowy station scene... where and when?
[Added 5 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58791
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Looks like an almost-new BR 2-6-4T carrying a CR 'bow-tie' route indicator - 'To and from Gourock, also Dumbarton and Balloch' according to the diagram in O.S.Nock's book. So somewher e in Scotland, though I've no idea wher e and I can't make out the number or whether there is a cabside tablet-catcher recess.
Paisley Gilmour Street. Coast-bound for Gourock or Wemyss Bay?
Query 1590
Query 1590
Overgrown bay... where is this?
[Added 5 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58758
Overgrown bay... where is this?
[Added 5 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58758
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Could it be on the Tanfield or Bowes Railway going by the style of wagon. A tie bar near the points indicates a section of worn out wooden sleepers; as often found more on a heritage line.
Causey Arch on the Tanfield Railway.
Query 1589
Query 1589
Signal box interior... where and when?
[Added 3 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58759
Signal box interior... where and when?
[Added 3 April 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58759
Answers
This could be Cottingham North SB which is or at least was preserved in the Streetlife Transport Museum in Hull. The 21 lever McKenzie & Holland frame with gate wheel are clues as well as the barrier to keep the public off the frame!
I hesitate to suggest something when there are so many knowledgeable folk out there. However as the brick wall looks too near to accommodate a track is it in a museum or maybe been a training facility at some time.
Cottingham North box that was/is in the Street life Transport Museum in Hull?
The old signal box from Cottingham North, relocated and reassembled within Hull Street Life Museum.
Query 1588
Query 1588
Disused building... what and where?
[Added 28 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58672
Disused building... what and where?
[Added 28 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58672
Answers
The style of architecture and the hills in the background (possibly the Sidlaws) suggest somewher e in Strathmore. Otherwise I haven't a clue.
I think this is the old station master's house at Beattock.
I think it is the stationmaster's house at Beattock. Taken in the late 60s early 70s
possibly.
possibly.
Agree - Beattock, taken from the site of the up platform looking east with the station buildings demolished. Taken fairly recently.
Query 1587
Query 1587
Site of a former station, with dismantled railway to the right... where is this?
[Added 28 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58754
Site of a former station, with dismantled railway to the right... where is this?
[Added 28 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58754
Answers
No real idea yet but the hill on the skyline to the left looks a bit like Meikle Bin in the Kilsyth hills as viewed from the south. This would put us in the Monklands area.
This is my own photograph, but it took me two hours to work out where it is. The immediately preceding photograph on the film was of Thorntonhall and immediately after of Bothwell (Caledonian).
Query 1586
Query 1586
Steam hauled... where and when?
[Added 26 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58595
Steam hauled... where and when?
[Added 26 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58595
Answers
Approaching Beith North with train on Up Main heading towards one of the Ayrshire coastal towns. Photo taken from Beith North SB with the Down Siding and Goods Yd connection in the foreground. Date around 1959.
Possibly Beith North on the Glasgow to Ayr line. Looking north-east with the train heading towards Kilwinning. Taken in the late 50s.
Agree, train from Glasgow southbound at Beith North around 1958/9.
Query 1585
Query 1585
Rebuilt bridge - but no trains yet. Where is this?
[Added 24 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58593
Rebuilt bridge - but no trains yet. Where is this?
[Added 24 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58593
Answers
I think this may be the extension of the Welsh Highland Railway to the new terminus at Caernarvon.
This is Galligreaves Street in Blackburn.
The new bridge provides the rail access to the new DMU depot being constructed on the site of the old coal depot.
The new bridge provides the rail access to the new DMU depot being constructed on the site of the old coal depot.
The coal depot was located on the site of some sidings known variously as the King Street Branch sidings or the King Street sidings, usually abbreviated to just King St. Why it was so named is slightly curious as King St is some distance away. This is not due to historic changes in street names as old maps of Blackburn dating back to the late 1840s show that this has always been the case.
Query 1584
Query 1584
Black 5 at speed... where and when?
[Added 20 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58563
Black 5 at speed... where and when?
[Added 20 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58563
Answers
First thought that entered my head was just east of Kennishead station, the train a Carlisle to Glasgow service, possibly early 1960s.
Southbound train shortly after passing through Crossmyloof station. Photograph from same position at image 47168. Taken in the early to mid sixties.
Query 1583
Query 1583
Abandoned siding in the woods... where is this?
[Added 20 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58498
Abandoned siding in the woods... where is this?
[Added 20 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58498
Answers
Looks like the Crombie line as it runs beside the A985
Not so sure about it being an abandoned siding, looks more like a branch line to me.
The Crombie line running beside the A985
The Crombie/Charlestown branch near Merryhill level crossing.
Query 1582
Query 1582
Level crossing gates... where is this?
[Added 17 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58475
Level crossing gates... where is this?
[Added 17 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58475
Answers
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/search/levenmouth/@56.1758187,-3.1183464,368m/data=!3m1!1e3
Doubledikes Road, Leven branch?
Doubledikes Road, Leven branch?
I think this is Exeter Road crossing on the Newton Abbot to Heathfield line in Devon.
Query 1581
Query 1581
All quiet... where is this?
[Added 15 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58435
All quiet... where is this?
[Added 15 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58435
Answers
Birmingham Moor Street, looking south.
These are the stabling sidings as used by Chiltern Trains.
These are the stabling sidings as used by Chiltern Trains.
This looks like Birmingham Moor Street from the platform end looking in a SE direction.
Query 1580
Query 1580
A wet day... where and when?
[Added 15 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58432
A wet day... where and when?
[Added 15 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58432
Answers
Creetown
New Galloway on the Port Road, looking west in the mid 50s.
I agree with Kenneth Leiper - this looks like New Galloway looking West in the mid 1950's; probably a Stranraer based Compound with a train for Dumfries/Carlisle.
Query 1579
Query 1579
SLS/RCTS Joint Tour... where is this?
[Added 14 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58417
SLS/RCTS Joint Tour... where is this?
[Added 14 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58417
Answers
Alyth station on 16/6/60, taken soon after photo 58376.
I think this is Alyth Station on 16/6/1960.
The railtour on arrival at Alyth station.
Query 1578
Query 1578
DMU... where and when?
[Added 14 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58448
DMU... where and when?
[Added 14 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58448
Answers
Somewher e around Crianlarich/Tyndrum
I would suggest the location is North of Inverness,on the Kyle Line West of Achnasheen
Ascending Glen Falloch towards Crianlairich
I go for the Far North or Kyle lines - as far as I know 158s don't run on the West Highland.
Just above Tyndrum Upper radio mast
Near Rogart?
Query 1577
Query 1577
DMU... where and when?
[Added 11 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58389
DMU... where and when?
[Added 11 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58389
Answers
Windsor & Eton Central in the early 80s.
Windsor and Eton Central in the early eighties.
Looks like Windsor and Eton Central, say mid 1980s.
Query 1576
Query 1576
Steam hauled special... where and when?
[Added 10 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58376
Steam hauled special... where and when?
[Added 10 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58376
Answers
If 57441 then probably SLS/RCTS tour 16 June 1960. 57441 worked Alyth and Kirriemuir.
Somewher e in the Mearns on the 16th of June, 1960, or thereabouts!
This is the SLS/RCTS Scottish Railtour of 16/6/60 hauled by 57411. The location is Pitcrocknie (sometimes written Porterockney) siding on the Alyth branch. Looking east from the bridge carrying the B954, the train is heading towards Alyth.
Query 1575
Query 1575
Speeding steam in the sixties... where?
[Added 8 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58356
Speeding steam in the sixties... where?
[Added 8 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58356
Answers
Approaching Cumnock station from the south with photo taken from station footbridge with train about to cross the underbridge over the Cumnock to Lugar road c1962
Southern approach to Cumnock - early 1960s?
Query 1574
Query 1574
Locomotive and brake van... where and when?
[Added 6 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58335
Locomotive and brake van... where and when?
[Added 6 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58335
Answers
Total guess but this could be a westbound engine and van on the Paisley Canal line just west of Hawkhead station wher e the Paisley & Barrhead District Railway passed overhead en route from Blackbyres Junction at Barrhead to Paisley East Goods, say around 1960.
Near Hawkhead on the Paisley Canal line. Looking east towards the bridge carrying the Paisley & Barrhead District line. The earthworks in the foreground are remains of the Glasgow, Paisley & Ardrossan Canal, the route of which, with a few adjustments, was used for much of the Canal line. Taken c 1960.
Near Hawkhead on the Paisley Canal line with the former P&B line crossing on the bridge in the background.
Query 1573
Query 1573
Bridge remains alongside a canal, photographed in the mid 1990s... where is this?
[Added 6 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58323
Bridge remains alongside a canal, photographed in the mid 1990s... where is this?
[Added 6 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58323
Answers
I think it's the Union Canal between Linlithgow and Polmont. Causeweyend Junction or Almond Junction - possibly the latter.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slamannan_Railway#/media/File:Boness_and_Slamannan_new.gif
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slamannan_Railway#/media/File:Boness_and_Slamannan_new.gif
Bridge over union canal near polmont on the slamanan railway
Causewayend on the Union Canal. The western abutment of the bridge that carried the Slammannan & Borrowstouness Railway over the canal. Looking west towards Bowhouse.
i think that this is over th union cancel, its the Slamannan Railway not far from Linlithgow, the location can be seen from the B925 road bridge over the cancel looking North, just short of a place called Almond and the avon Aqueduct
Query 1572
Query 1572
What, where and when?
[Added 4 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58319
What, where and when?
[Added 4 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58319
Answers
Cantley station in Norfolk, looking east. The train is probably a Norwich to Great Yarmouth or Lowestoft service operated for/by Abellio Greater Anglia using DRS stock. Taken in the last few years.
I think this is Grange-over-Sands with the push-pull Cumbrian coast service. Some time in the last two years.
One of the Norwich - Yarmouth / Lowestoft loco hauled services, probably taken in last year or so. Looks like Cantley.
Query 1571
Query 1571
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 4 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58312
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 4 March 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58312
Answers
Crookston?
? Near Portobello East Junction
I think this looks like Crookston on the Paisley Canal line, with the carriage sidings on the right. The time is most likely the late 1950s
Crookston on the Paisley Canal line?
Crookston station on the Paisley Canal Line, looking east c1960.
Query 1570
Query 1570
A closed station in the 1970s... where is this?
[Added 27 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58328
A closed station in the 1970s... where is this?
[Added 27 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58328
Answers
The style of the goods shed suggests Lincolnshire, but I can't cut it down any further.
Or even East Anglia. Looks like a one time terminus.
RAMSEY NORTH?
Wells-next-the-Sea. See this photo on Flickr: https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8218/8402049612_eed3197bc7.jpg
Query 1569
Query 1569
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 25 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58278
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 25 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58278
Answers
Approaching Wallneuk Jn on the Up Fast with a Glasgow Central to Wemyss Bay service if the Caley route indicator is anything to go by. LQ signal behind is exit from No 1 Down Loop and the furthest two arm signal is Wallneuk Jct Down Fast section with Arkleston Jct distant below. Lines in foreground from train are Down Fast, Up Slow, Down Slow and No2 Up Loop. Date around mid 1950s.
Query 1568
Query 1568
What, where and when?
[Added 23 February 2017]
What, where and when?
[Added 23 February 2017]
Answers
B1 61306 'Mayflower', at Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, with The Easterling, 8th March 2015.
NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58223
Query 1567
Query 1567
A view from a train... where is this?
[Added 19 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58266
A view from a train... where is this?
[Added 19 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58266
Answers
It has a feel of Bressingham but I am sure they never had an 8F. I have no real idea but it could well be on the Matlock - Darley Dale steam line.
What about one the new extensions to the Churnet Valley Railway.
Possibly on the Severn Valley line north of Bewdley?
I still don't think this is main line with the checked bullhead track. 48151 did run on the Weardale line about 2010.
Is almost certainly 48151 with a special, possibly a visit to a works or other industrial site.
My initial thought was somewher e around Llanrwst on the Conway Valley line but I can't pin point a specific location.
However the lack of a support coach next to the loco has me wondering if it is on the main line. Looks like there could be a foot crossing ahead of the loco with the post and rail fence leading towards the track and a sign as well but it hasn't yet helped in identifying the location.
However the lack of a support coach next to the loco has me wondering if it is on the main line. Looks like there could be a foot crossing ahead of the loco with the post and rail fence leading towards the track and a sign as well but it hasn't yet helped in identifying the location.
I think RF is right - looks like the Lafarge Hope visit on 17 September 2005 with 48151 heading into the works.
Query 1566
Query 1566
The train now standing... where?
[Added 17 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58163
The train now standing... where?
[Added 17 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58163
Answers
Possibly Closeburn on the G&SWR main line, looking south in the 1950s.
Query 1565
Query 1565
Approaching a former station... where is this?
[Added 16 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58139
Approaching a former station... where is this?
[Added 16 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58139
Answers
Looking into the Speyside line platform at Craigellachie? A95 road above.
I think this is approaching the Speyside platform at Craigellachie (GNSR) from the Boat of Garten direction.
The Speyside Platform at Craigellachie the Speyside line.
My immediate reaction is that this looks like the approach to Craigellachie from the Charlestown of Aberlour direction.
Query 1564
Query 1564
Railbus awaiting departure time... where and when?
[Added 15 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58152
Railbus awaiting departure time... where and when?
[Added 15 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58152
Answers
This is probably W79976 at Kemble in October 1959. Almost identical image on Railcar co.uk but with awning visible and no passengers.
Think this might be a preservation era shot. North Norfolk Railway at Holt.
Agree with Gordon McRae. Kemble it is.
GM is correct, this is the Cirencester branch platform at Kemble. W79976 was later transferred to Scotland being withdrawn from Ayr in 1968. It remained at Ayr for at least another year during which time it was stripped of the engine, transmission and other parts. In this reduced state it was subsequently preserved but to date the absence of these components has prevented it from being restored to working order.
Query 1563
Query 1563
Infilled former platform... where is this?
[Added 14 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58133
Infilled former platform... where is this?
[Added 14 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58133
Answers
Wolverton
Query 1562
Query 1562
Crossing the road... where is this?
[Added 12 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58110
Crossing the road... where is this?
[Added 12 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58110
Answers
It's a class 185 on a line without overhead wires. Could it be on the Windermere branch?
Thwaites Lane, Windermere
Query 1561
Query 1561
Getting ready for the off... where?
[Added 11 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58084
Getting ready for the off... where?
[Added 11 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58084
Answers
I think this is at Keith Town waiting to depart to Dufftown
I think keith Town station on the Dufftown Branch
Looks like Keith Town Station on the Keith and Dufftown Railway.
Keith town looking towards Dufftown
Query 1560
Query 1560
Steam hauled freight... where and when?
[Added 10 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58078
Steam hauled freight... where and when?
[Added 10 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58078
Answers
I Think this is on the Waverley route OB 011/079 south of Bowshank Tunnel at 29M 658YDS
Agree with previous response, the arches of Torwoodlee overbridge are hidden by the exhaust.
Query 1559
Query 1559
Remains of a former station... where?
[Added 9 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58099
Remains of a former station... where?
[Added 9 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58099
Answers
Port Carlisle, looking north-west.
Query 1558
Query 1558
Passing freight... where and when?
[Added 8 December 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58060
Passing freight... where and when?
[Added 8 December 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58060
Answers
Not 100% certain but could it be Willesden with the roof of No.2 SB on the left. As the loco still has its 'D' prefix and lacks multi working jumpers, possibly 1968 or 1969?
Southern half of WCML, but this type of electrification mast is not common to Willesden, Bescot or Garston yards, so I'm going for Basford Hall. And by chance, considering the position of the windscreen wipers and the headcode digits, I may have found another image online of what appears to be the exact same train at Carnforth at https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1655/25644041635_038dd0858a_b.jpg
By 1970 D429 has its multiple working jumper cables, so 1969 for this image.
By 1970 D429 has its multiple working jumper cables, so 1969 for this image.
Agree with Basford Hall suggestion - the train is curving round on to the Shrewsbury line from the Crewe direction.
Query 1557
Query 1557
Jubilee hauled train... where and when?
[Added 8 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58052
Jubilee hauled train... where and when?
[Added 8 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58052
Answers
Ardrossan harbour approaching Montgomery pier in the early 60's with a special boat train
A special at Ardrossan North - probably late 1950s or early 1960s.
Query 1556
Query 1556
Location shouldn^t prove difficult, but can anyone suggest a date or provide any details?
[Added 5 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58049
Location shouldn't prove difficult, but can anyone suggest a date or provide any details?
[Added 5 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58049
Answers
OK, obviously Broomloan depot - so let's get this started with perhaps a QI-style Klaxon. Could be almost any year earlier than this, but the Canmore site has a number of very similar pictures from...1974
Query 1555
Query 1555
^Crab^ 42753 with a freight - photographed in September 1962... anyone know the location?
[Added 4 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58029
'Crab' 42753 with a freight - photographed in September 1962... anyone know the location?
[Added 4 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58029
Answers
Not much to go on but there are similarities to a much used location south of Lugton heading for Dunlop.
***Correction - number should read 42752
Corrected number points to Waverley Route, being a Canal engine. Possibly approach to Kelso Junction from the south, say around 1960?
Query 1554
Query 1554
Steam hauled freight... where was this?
[Added 3 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57994
Steam hauled freight... where was this?
[Added 3 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57994
Answers
My guess is Loch Skerrow, with the 'Crab' on a westbound goods put into the 'wrong' loop to allow a faster train to overtake. Date - mid 1950s, to judge by the almost-visible old-style BR crest and the unfitted van immediately behind the engine.
Loch Skerrow on the Port Road, looking north-east towards New Galloway.
Loch Skerrow?
Query 1553
Query 1553
Reflections of a former goods shed... where?
[Added 3 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58000
Reflections of a former goods shed... where?
[Added 3 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58000
Answers
Newburgh, see photo 1624.
The old goods shed at Newburgh Fife.
Query 1552
Query 1552
A disused spur... where is this?
[Added 1 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58002
A disused spur... where is this?
[Added 1 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58002
Answers
Govan or Renfrew?
Braehead power station ?
Leuchars Air Base?
Ferry Road oil siding IIRC in Cardiff, looking North
I think this is the crossing over the A429 at Sheerness that served the docks and the steelworks on the left.
Query 1551
Query 1551
What, where and when #2.
[Added 1 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57976
What, where and when #2.
[Added 1 February 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57976
Answers
Glashiels Waverley route prior to the resignalling of 1936
The north end of Galashiels sometime in the early 1930s before the resignalling - the old Galashiels North box is visible above the first coach.
I'll hazard a guess Galashiels area. Smaller boxes went around 1935 so guess pre this. Also further hazard is London express?
Query 1550
Query 1550
What, where and when? #1
[Added 31 January 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57965
What, where and when? #1
[Added 31 January 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57965
Answers
According to the Vintage Carriages Trust website, this carriage section was part of LNER Locker Composite no. 10168 of 1924. It was situated at Crawton Croft south of Stonehaven and was scrapped before September 2010. The photograph must date from before then. See: http://www.cs.vintagecarriagestrust.org/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=5626
I think this is somewher e near Galashiels on the Waverley route because of the cables at the line side on the opposite line
A long shot, is it at Crawton south of Stonehaven wher e there had been part of a Gresley corridor coach behind a house?
Query 1549
Query 1549
A1 60152 ^Holyrood^ running light engine... where and when?
[Added 30 January 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58127
A1 60152 'Holyrood' running light engine... where and when?
[Added 30 January 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 58127
Answers
The ECML south of Dunbar - possibly early 1960s?
Coming into Gala on the Down from Selkirk Junction.
Just before bridge 201 alongside Glenfield East as it is now.
Just before bridge 201 alongside Glenfield East as it is now.
Query 1548
Query 1548
Way out man... where?
[Added 30 January 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57951
Way out man... where?
[Added 30 January 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57951
Answers
Nuneaton station. Steps down from the footbridge at platform 1.
Query 1547
Query 1547
Steam hauled freight... where and when?
[Added 20 January 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57936
Steam hauled freight... where and when?
[Added 20 January 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57936
Answers
West St. Junction, mid to late 1950s?
West Street Junction, train arriving from direction of Terminus Junction, around 1955.
Query 1546
Query 1546
Holmes LNER D25 (NBR class ^N^) 4-4-0 no 9595 withdrawn in 1932... where is this?
[Added 28 January 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57930
Holmes LNER D25 (NBR class 'N') 4-4-0 no 9595 withdrawn in 1932... where is this?
[Added 28 January 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57930
Answers
Could be the west end of Haymarket Shed yard looking south-east - raised track behind loco may be for loco coal wagons.
Could be the old Haymarket shed in the 1930s.
I'm going to guess it's Haymarket MPD as www.railuk/info/steam indicates that 9595's final shed was Haymarket. There are main running lines behind the coaling siding as evidenced by the tall lower quadrant signal above the tender and the industrial chimney visible above the buffer beam - this all looks plausible for Haymarket.
Query 1545
Query 1545
Speeding EMU... where is this?
[Added 25 January 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57920
Speeding EMU... where is this?
[Added 25 January 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57920
Answers
A new vantage point which foxed me for a while. But I think this picture is taken looking south from the new A683 Bay Gateway which crosses the WCML to the north of Lancaster.
Query 1544
Query 1544
Steam hauled freight... where and when?
[Added 24 January 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57914
Steam hauled freight... where and when?
[Added 24 January 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57914
Answers
The skyline looks very familiar and suggest it is between Belmont LC and Ayr with Townhead CS behind the train. Goods train heading for Girvan direction around 1959.
Query 1543
Query 1543
Passing through... where and when?
[Added 24 January 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57890
Passing through... where and when?
[Added 24 January 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57890
Answers
Newburgh, shortly after closure of the direct Glenfarg route from Perth to the Forth Bridge?
Possibly Lochgelly looking east towards Thornton Junction in the mid 70s. The train could be a Dundee to Edinburgh service being diverted for some reason.
Undoubtedly Lochgelly - probably taken around 1980.
The land falling away to the north, the offset platforms, the building on the north side of the line and the electric transmission lines all suggest Lochgelly is correct.
Query 1542
Query 1542
Old goods shed... where is this?
[Added 21 January 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57859
Old goods shed... where is this?
[Added 21 January 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57859
Answers
I think this is Loanhead - cf. image 2647.
Loanhead on the Edinburgh, Loanhead & Roslin line, see photo 13631.
Goods shed Loanhead
Loanhead? Seem to remember a Railscot photo with buffer stops nearby.
Looks like a Highland Railway goods shed, can't say wher e it is but it's frustratingly familiar!
Could be Loanhead?
Query 1541
Query 1541
View from a level crossing... where and when?
[Added 21 January 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57866
View from a level crossing... where and when?
[Added 21 January 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57866
Answers
Cressing, on the Braintree branch, looking south-east towards Witham in the mid 70s.
Query 1540
Query 1540
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 17 January 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57814
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 17 January 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57814
Answers
Corsebar Junction on the Paisley Canal line, looking south-west from the bridge carrying Corsebar Road. The Potterhill branch is on the left, Possibly taken the same day as photo 11210, 5th May 1953.
I would suggest the Paisley Canal Line just west of Paisley West station, the line in the foreground the Potterhill Branch (Corsebar Junction?). Think this was late 1950s/early 1960s when the remaining stub of the Potterhill Branch was used for carriage storage (hence coaches in the background) and running round those services which terminated at Paisley West. After all that, bet I'm wrong!
Query 1539
Query 1539
Coal train... where and when?
[Added 17 January 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57823
Coal train... where and when?
[Added 17 January 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57823
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Barclay Pug (maybe the now famous 'No 10'), my guess possibly on the Waterside system up by Minnevey, setting off for Dunaskin Washer, say in the mid-1970s.
Is it on the Waterside system in Ayrshire?
Auchengeich pit just West of Gartferry Road crossing?
Looks like a train from Pennyvenie to Dunaskin; the compound on the right could be Minnevey. Any date until about 1975!
Query 1538
Query 1538
Getting dark... where?
[Added 15 January 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57797
Getting dark... where?
[Added 15 January 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57797
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Photo looks like a mirror image as the platform number on the right is the wrong way round. Could it be an ATW service heading to Manchester at Earlestown?
Oops! Image now corrected. Apologies.
Barnt Green station, looking south-east towards Redditch.
It's a London Midland 323, and I would suggest it's at the Birmingham bound platform at Barnt Green as it makes its way from Redditch on a cross-city service.
Barnt Green with a train arriving from Redditch ( a bit of a wild guess!)
Looks like Barnt Green station in Worcestershire, looking towards Redditch.
Query 1537
Query 1537
4472 ^Flying Scotsman^... where and when?
[Added 14 January 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57785
4472 'Flying Scotsman'... where and when?
[Added 14 January 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57785
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This looks like the Warwickshire Railway Society's Aberdonian Railtour of 25 June 1966 which 4472 Flying Scotsman took charge of between Hellifield and Edinburgh Waverley, but I'm unable to offer much in the way of locations except to suggest Hawick or Galashiels.
This looks like the Waterloo-Aberdeen special (note the Southern stock) of 25 June 1966 - northern outskirts of Galashiels, near Kilnknowe Jn, perhaps?
Heading north-west out of Galashiels on the section of track above Low Buckholmside. Taken in the 60s.
Leaving Galashiels in June 1966 with the Aberdonian railtour.
Query 1536
Query 1536
Looking a bit brighter... where is this?
[Added 13 January 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57769
Looking a bit brighter... where is this?
[Added 13 January 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57769
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Coatbridge SUNNYSIDE
Waterbeach looking south
Query 1535
Query 1535
Steam and speed... where and when?
[Added 11 January 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57760
Steam and speed... where and when?
[Added 11 January 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57760
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Another wild guess, straight from the gut feeling department, train southbound in the Drumlanrig Gorge, say late 1950s/early 1960s.
I agree. The view looks northwards with River Nith on left of the picture.I would suggest around 1963-65?
Query 1534
Query 1534
^Peak^ hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 10 January 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57738
'Peak' hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 10 January 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57738
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Chinley East Junction looking towards Manchester. This was taken before the curve to Chinley South Junction was reinstated in 1980, so probably late 1970's.
Query 1533
Query 1533
Hard working class 56... where and when?
[Added 7 January 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57723
Hard working class 56... where and when?
[Added 7 January 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57723
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Wild guess. Could this be the ECML north of Darlington Station pre electrification, with the power station in the background, and the 56 heading north in the vicinity of the old steam shed.
Washwood Heath/Saltley in the mid-1980's
Query 1532
Query 1532
A closed station... where and when?
[Added 5 January 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57680
A closed station... where and when?
[Added 5 January 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57680
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Snapper Halt on the Lynton & Barnstaple line, looking north towards Lynton, taken recently.
The low platform suggests narrow gauge - somewher e on the Lynton & Barnstaple, perhaps.
This is Snapper Halt on the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway. Quite recently after some restoration work has taken place by the L&B.
Snapper Halt on the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway, closed 1935. Under restoration by Exmoor Associates. Photo taken perhaps September 2015.
Snapper Halt on the former Lynton & Barnstaple, probably a fairly recent picture.
Looks like Snapper Halt on the L&B, possibly taken in 2015.
Snapper Halt near Barnstaple, along the ex SR Lynton & Barnstaple Railway track-bed, after site clearance and shelter restoration works by L&BR volunteers in 2013. One of the sites owned by the railway, or Exmoor Associates, patiently awaiting extension of the line south from Woody Bay.
[Ref Query: 1948] Agree with AT's Clarkston suggestion - looking north towards Glasgow, I'd put the date around 1955.
Query 1531
Query 1531
Steam hauled express passenger train... where and when?
[Added 4 January 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57711
Steam hauled express passenger train... where and when?
[Added 4 January 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57711
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Irvine Roy's answer [see below] would appear to be correct but had been assigned to the wrong photograph. Image 56117 shows a Birmingham Sulzer at the same spot with the distinctive signal and fog hut. The date is probably high summer 1964 going by the vegetation, the lack of visible exhaust and the construction work at the Langlee estate.
***I am saying this is Selkirk Jct on the Waverley route
[Reassigned from query 435]
Query 1530
Query 1530
Station House... where is this?
[Added 1 January 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57696
Station House... where is this?
[Added 1 January 2017] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57696
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It's the old station house at Knott End, located to the south of the station site.
Query 1529
Query 1529
What, where and when?
[Added 31 December 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57653
What, where and when?
[Added 31 December 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57653
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This looks like a former Midland Railway carriage - high arched roof, five end panels and deep panels below the roof line. I don't know the location, but probably taken in the late 60s.
The type of rail chair in the foreground and the buffer stop on the left look NBR to me, but no other clues !
Not sure wher e it is but above the upright of the buffers there appears to be some kind of habitation then a river(?) and further habitation. Could it be the Clyde? If AT is right then the north bank of the Clyde looking south?
Query 410. The streetlight has the look of Ladybank...
Ladybank looking towards cults hill in the background
Query 1528
Query 1528
Steam hauled freight... where and when?
[Added 30 December 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57631
Steam hauled freight... where and when?
[Added 30 December 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57631
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Paisley Goods with train on Up Slow heading towards Glasgow area. Lines curving nearest camera head towards Abercorn. Bracket signals above train read left to right No8 Down Slow home No24 to South Sdgs and No35 to Mid and North Shed Roads. Date c1955.
Query 1527
Query 1527
A view from a train... where and when?
[Added 29 December 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57612
A view from a train... where and when?
[Added 29 December 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57612
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I think that this could be Rutherford looking west with the Eildon Hills in the background. Possibly sometime around 1966?
This is Rutherford station on the St Boswells to Kelso line in the early 1960s.
Rutherford on the Kelso branch, looking west towards St. Boswells in the late 60s. See photo 43046.
The hills resemble Tinto Hill and Coulter Fell, could this be Carstairs to Dunsyre, looking south?
This is Rutherford station on the Kelso line with the Eildon Hills in the background. Probably take about 1965 shortly before closure.
Dolphinton, looks like Tinto hill in the background
Rutherford on the Kelso line in the mid 1960s, Eildon Hills in the background.
Query 1526
Query 1526
Old station site, with some eejit waving... where is this?
[Added 27 December 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57603
Old station site, with some eejit waving... where is this?
[Added 27 December 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57603
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This is the roundabout next to Sainsbury's supermarket on the site of Kelso Station.
Iam not sure but I think this Hawick town centre
Old station site at Kelso.
Kelso, looking west towards St. Boswells.
The site of the station at Kelso. The building in the background features in some of the old photographs.
Query 1525
Query 1525
Saying goodbye... where?
[Added 21 December 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57528
Saying goodbye... where?
[Added 21 December 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57528
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A random guess. The new Edinburgh Gateway station
Given the columns, it's more like Waverley but that could also be a random guess.
Manchester Piccadilly, platform 4 looking towards the concourse. A Transpennine 170 resides in platform 5 on the left with a Voyager and a 323 in platform 4, and a 142 Pacer in platform 3 on the right.
[Ref Query: 1943] Macbiehill on the Dolphinton line?
Query 1524
Query 1524
A view from a train... where is this?
[Added 20 December 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57589
A view from a train... where is this?
[Added 20 December 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57589
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Could this be at Rugeley power station?
Alton in Hampshire - the passing loop on the Mid Hants West of the station post 1985?
Looks like the china clay sidings at Cliffe Vale - the train is presumably a railtour/special.
Query 1523
Query 1523
Station House... where?
[Added 19 December 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57507
Station House... where?
[Added 19 December 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57507
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Thankerton, on the Caledonian main line, looking south.
Query 1522
Query 1522
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 17 December 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57557
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 17 December 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57557
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Possibly Strathord on the Perth to Aberdeen line, looking south with the Bankfoot branch on the right, c1960.
I think this is a train on the Port Road in the late 50s/early 60s, possibly somewhere west of Newton Stewart?
Agree with the Port Road, but I think the train is at Kirkgunzeon, midway between Dumfries and Castle Douglas. Looks to be around 1955.
Query 1521
Query 1521
Rounding the curve... where is this?
[Added 12 December 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57433
Rounding the curve... where is this?
[Added 12 December 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57433
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I think this is on the approach to borthwick bank from the south
Borders Railway train, probably heading south, rounding the curve at the north end of the Tynehead straight - maybe taken from the Halflawkiln bridge.
Looks like the southern approach to the site of the old goods yard at Fushiebridge.
Query 1520
Query 1520
Former station... where is this?
[Added 9 December 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57494
Former station... where is this?
[Added 9 December 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57494
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Millerhill
Total guess based on nothing more than the apparently rising ground behind the building; Rumbling Bridge.
Query 1518
Query 1518
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 9 December 2016]
[Now resolved - see image 57420]
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 9 December 2016]
[Now resolved - see image 57420]
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Dalbeattie station, looking towards Dumfries, c1960.
Could this be Sanquhar in the early 1960s or late 50s with a local heading north towards Kilmarnock?
Looks like a Dumfries - Stranraer stopping train at Dalbeattie in the mid 1950s.
The siding on the left is giving me concern regarding Dalbeattie. My initial thought took me to Ayrshire and possibly Dunlop?
I'm not disagreeing about the location-it is Dalbeattie-I simply want to add a wee bit of information about the siding which was the cause of some concern.
Digging around in those O/S maps available to me didn't pick up on this siding at all, even as late as 1954, but what I did note was a fairly large 'blob' on the maps in later editions, certainly post-WW2. A little bit more digging and I discovered that the 'blob' was in fact a creamery (in 2016, 'Solway Campers' operates out of the old buildings, the address a bit of a giveaway, 'The Old creamery'.
So I guess the siding in question was laid in by British Railways to serve the creamery circa 1955.
Interesting what you can find by rooting about abit!
Digging around in those O/S maps available to me didn't pick up on this siding at all, even as late as 1954, but what I did note was a fairly large 'blob' on the maps in later editions, certainly post-WW2. A little bit more digging and I discovered that the 'blob' was in fact a creamery (in 2016, 'Solway Campers' operates out of the old buildings, the address a bit of a giveaway, 'The Old creamery'.
So I guess the siding in question was laid in by British Railways to serve the creamery circa 1955.
Interesting what you can find by rooting about abit!
Query 1517
Query 1517
A view from a train... where and when?
[Added 5 December 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57351
A view from a train... where and when?
[Added 5 December 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57351
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NB at Slitrig, late 60s.
This could be a Down Waverley Route train crossing Lynnwood Viaduct over the Slitrig Water just south of Hawick - date around 1967 given the green 'Peak' and the mixed-livery coaching stock. It could be the Down 'Waverley' given the carriage roofboards, though the catering vehicle (5th from the loco) doesn't look like the usual Dia.17 Restaurant First.
Query 1516
Query 1516
A former station... where?
[Added 4 December 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57405
A former station... where?
[Added 4 December 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57405
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After much searching around the wrong locations, I think I have found it, Kirkandrews, on the Port Carlisle/Silloth branches just west of Carlisle.
My first thought when seeing all that flat ground in the background was somewher e on the Silloth Branch, no other reason or clue, so when I noted that John McIntyre had also plumped for a station on the branch, my gut feeling seems to be vindicated! Still can't pin the exact station down though.
John McIntyre has most definitely 'hit the nail on the head' - this is Kirkandrews photographed from the Burgh Road.
Query 1515
Query 1515
Notable old railway bridge... where is this?
[Added 30 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57304
Notable old railway bridge... where is this?
[Added 30 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57304
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I think this is on the Border Counties Railway - the 2-arch viaduct just south of Chollerton which carried the line over the A6079 and the Erring Burn.
This can be seen from the A6079
Query 1514
Query 1514
A closed station... where is this?
[Added 29 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57287
A closed station... where is this?
[Added 29 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57287
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Lumphanan on the Deeside line.
Crathes, on the Deeside line, looking east towards Aberdeen.
I think this is dinnet station on the Aberdeen Ballater line
Crathes Station on the Deeside line looking towards Aberdeen.
Query 1513
Query 1513
A passing ^Peak^... where and when?
[Added 28 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57321
A passing 'Peak'... where and when?
[Added 28 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57321
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I think this is near Shankend on the Waverley route
Northbound train by Skankend just south of Stobs Castle this can be seen from the B8399
I feel sure this is somewhere on the GSW route SW of Glasgow.
Date would probably be 1960-1962 as the Peak has no yellow warning panel.
Much as I would like it to be the Waverley Route, I think RF may have it. It's not the Down 'Waverley' (1S64) or the Down 'Thames-Clyde' (1S68) but there's another published pic of 1S63 on the Sou-West with a similar train make-up, although at a later date.
I susoect this might be the Drumlanrig Pass on the G&SWR route to Dumfries. Time would be before 1966, as witness the LNER carriage.
I agree with AM - near Drumlanrig, - the telegraph poles are correct - southbound train.
Would agree with previous posts that its the Drumlanrig Gorge area. What's intriguing though is the telegraph poles were situated on the Down side in this location with what looks like a milepost on the banking in front of loco are placed on the Up side. The train may actually be 1N63 the 1600 St Enoch to Leeds City and has been incorrectly shown as 1S63. Date around 1962.
Query 1512
Query 1512
Passing strangers... where and when?
[Added 26 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - REF QUERY 57266
Passing strangers... where and when?
[Added 26 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - REF QUERY 57266
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Ithink this is near Charlesfield halt on the Waverley Route
A Carlisle - Millerhill freight from the headcode. Would put it somewher e near Ravenswood Junction, say mid 1960s.
This is one of George Kinghorn�s photographs. He'd taken a few of both the Selkirk and the Kelso branches. In the last few years, the 350HP loco came from Galashiels to work these branches, so I guess that would put the location between Galashiels and Kelso Junction on the Waverley Route. I can�t place this photo with any certainty, but my guess is that it�s beyond Selkirk Junction looking towards St Boswells - perhaps a mile from wher e Tweedbank is now.
According to my 1963-64 freight WTT, 4S41 was the 1.20am MX from Carlisle New Yard to Perth Yard. If so, it must have been running very late to be seen in daylight: however, the yellow nose on the Type 4 suggests a later date (1967-68), by which time the reporting number may have been re-allocated to a later-timed working.
Query 1511
Query 1511
Platform scene... where and when?
[Added 24 November 2016]
[Now resolved - see image 57240]
Platform scene... where and when?
[Added 24 November 2016]
[Now resolved - see image 57240]
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A Kyle service departing from Dingwall in the early 1970s?
The distinct bracket signal nails it for me; north end of Dingwall, looking north, early 1970s I reckon.
Query 1510
Query 1510
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 24 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57235
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 24 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57235
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Strathbungo Junction in Glasgow on the line out of St. Enoch, looking north-east at the point wher e the line crosses over the Cathcart Circle. The tenements on the right are in Pollokshaws Road, taken c1960.
Query 1509
Query 1509
A closed station... where?
[Added 23 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57222
A closed station... where?
[Added 23 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57222
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It looks like Greenloaning on the Scottish Central
Somewher e in the North East of England, going by the stepped gable end style.
Forteviot on the Perth to Stirling line, looking west.
Looks like Forteviot
Gilsland on the Carlisle-Newcastle line?
Query 1508
Query 1508
A3 at speed... where and when?
[Added 21 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57198
A3 at speed... where and when?
[Added 21 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57198
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Southbound through Heriot. Not sure of the date, guess late 50s before fb rail appeared.
Just realised no smokebox number, so pre-1948.
Heriot station on the Waverley Route, looking north c1960.
A southbound express approaching Heriot LC.
Query 1507
Query 1507
Jubilee in a hurry... where and when?
[Added 16 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57166
Jubilee in a hurry... where and when?
[Added 16 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57166
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Single track suggests the Sou-West, eg between Girvan and Stranraer, approaching Pinmore Tunnel perhaps.
For some reason I keep thinking that it is on the Port Road, west of Loch Ken heading towards New Galloway. Probably completely wrong but some interesting rolling stock behind the loco.
Query 1506
Query 1506
Pendolino in the sunshine... where is this?
[Added 16 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57144
Pendolino in the sunshine... where is this?
[Added 16 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57144
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A northbound train that has just left Preston railway station. In the background is the St Walburge's Parish Centre and Talbot Library building situated in St Walburge's Gardens in the Maudlands area of the city.
Query 1505
Query 1505
Old railway viaduct... where is this?
[Added 15 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57139
Old railway viaduct... where is this?
[Added 15 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57139
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I think this is the camps viaduct on the branch line from Camps jct to uphall in westlothian
Not Camps; that is sandstone, not brick.
This viaduct was part of the roman camps line that passed through the pumpherston shale oil refinery and further on up the line would connect with uphall station
I think its the Tucking Mills viaduct on the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway
This is the Cwm Du Viaduct near Pont Rhyd-y-cyff, Bridgend in Wales. Opened in 1894 by the Port Talbot Railway and Docks Company and disused since 1959. The distinctive brick corbelling on the sides of the viaduct once supported refuges. These have been removed and the resulting gap infilled as part of conservation work.
1894 was the date of the Act of Parliament, the line and viaduct was opened in 1897.
Query 1504
Query 1504
Black 5 with a special... where and when?
[Added 14 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57127
Black 5 with a special... where and when?
[Added 14 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57127
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Heading south through Dunlop on the Glasgow, Barrhead & Kilmarnock Joint in the 50's. The viaduct carries the line over the A735 and the Glazert Burn.
Dunlop with the Black 5 on a southbound train?
Departing Dunlop heading south. Roof of Dunlop SB just peeping out above train. A735 road in foreground. Suggest around mid 50s going by the still extant lower quadrant signals.
South of Dunlop with a Kilmarnock bound train?
Query 1503
Query 1503
Station platform... where?
[Added 13 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57119
Station platform... where?
[Added 13 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57119
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This is Wrenbury on the Crewe to Shrewsbury line
Wrenbury on the Shrewsbury to Crewe line, looking north-east towards Crewe.
Wrenbury, south platform.
Query 1502
Query 1502
Looking towards a former level crossing with a station site beyond in the 1990s... where?
[Added 13 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57115
Looking towards a former level crossing with a station site beyond in the 1990s... where?
[Added 13 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57115
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I think this is Eassie on the Strathmore route looking towards Coupar Angus.
Colliston, just North West of Arbroath - end of a nice cycle path.
eassie
Eassie?
Query 1501
Query 1501
Steam hauled stopping train... where and when?
[Added 9 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57096
Steam hauled stopping train... where and when?
[Added 9 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57096
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Caldwell station on the Glasgow, Barrhead & Kilmarnock Joint line, looking north in the mid 50s. The station was later renamed Uplawmoor following closure of the nearby Lanarkshire & Ayrshire station of the same name.
I agree Caldwell. Probably around 1959 or 1960 and a St Enoch - Kilmarnock service?
Query 1500
Query 1500
Loading bank alongside a main line in the 1990s... where?
[Added 9 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57075
Loading bank alongside a main line in the 1990s... where?
[Added 9 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57075
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It looks like the Coal Yard at Dairsie between Cupar and Leuchars on the ECML(north0 in Fife
Dairsie in Fife, looking north-east towards Dundee.
Possibly Dairsie old station looking north towards Leuchars.
On the south side of the E & G somewher e near Greenhill? Not sure of exact name for location.
Siding laid in for removal of material from a bing.
Siding laid in for removal of material from a bing.
Just to the north of Ladybank?
Contrary to other suggestions, is this Falkland Road station goods yard? View towards Ladybank.
Query 1499
Query 1499
Old station site... where?
[Added 6 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - REF QUERY 57009
Old station site... where?
[Added 6 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - REF QUERY 57009
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Abernethy, looking west towards Hilton Junction.
Dalnaspital on the Highland line
I think this could be Abernethy looking towards Perth.
Query 1498
Query 1498
Fast freight... where and when?
[Added 4 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57086
Fast freight... where and when?
[Added 4 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57086
Answers
Venture to suggest Kay Park Jct looking to the south. 8F hauled freight heading north. Houses are on Holehouse Rd with MacPhail Drive heading below the underbridge to the yet to be built New Farm Loch housing estate. Signals in view are ground disc No 5 and the Up Home at clear is No 2 with the concealed by engine smoke No 7 signal for the Riccarton branch. Date around 1959.
Query 1497
Query 1497
A former station... where?
[Added 4 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - REF QUERY 57033
A former station... where?
[Added 4 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - REF QUERY 57033
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Paisley Abercorn, looking south-east, see photo 7280.
Paisley Abercorn on the Renfrew branch looking towards Arkleston Junction. Reid Kerr College to the left. Taken shortly after lifting of the remains of the track to Babcocks.
Query 1496
Query 1496
Disused railway viaduct.. where?
[Added 2 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57017
Disused railway viaduct.. where?
[Added 2 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57017
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So thats broekn the Kings End Viaduct in Kings End on the A141
Sorry excuse the typing
So thats broken end of the Kings End Viaduct in Kings End on the A141, on the Spalding to March Line
So thats broken end of the Kings End Viaduct in Kings End on the A141, on the Spalding to March Line
I think that's Ring's End, Guyhirn, Cambridgeshire.
Query 1495
Query 1495
Approaching a junction... where and when?
[Added 2 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57005
Approaching a junction... where and when?
[Added 2 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 57005
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Castle Douglas, looking west, with No. 2 signal box in the foreground. The train is approaching from the Kirkcudbright direction, the Port Road is on the right. Probably taken the in mid 50s. In the late 50s the junction was moved to the west of the signal box and one of the bridge spans filled in.
Killin Junction
Is this Castle Douglas with the train coming from Kirkcudbright and the other line to Crossmichael and the west? Not sure of the date but possibly late 50s?
It does look like Castle Douglas. But why did the Kirkcudbright branch junction move East, and then back West? The alignment at closure seems to have reverted to that at opening.
The Kirkcudbright branch junction has been in three locations. The first one was beyond the points in the photograph, with the branch running off behind the line of bushes. The second location was east of the road bridge, I presume it was moved to bring it into the station area for ease of control. The third location was beside the ballast box in the centre of the photograph, this move allowed one of the spans of the road bridge to be dispensed with. The third location only lasted a short time.
Query 1494
Query 1494
Steam special... what, when and where?
[Added 1 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56997
Steam special... what, when and where?
[Added 1 November 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56997
Answers
This one of the Dalgety Bay - Tweedbank specials hauled by 45407 on 10 October this year somewher e on the Borders Railway. Not quite sure of exact location - let's say near Stow.
Black Five 45407 on the Borders Railway 9th Oct 2016?
Query 1493
Query 1493
Another railway viaduct... where?
[Added 31 October 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56990
Another railway viaduct... where?
[Added 31 October 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56990
Answers
This is the Luce Viaduct on the line from Castle Douglas to Challoch Junction that was closed in June 1965. A well regarded local favourite it is illuminated at Christmas time.
Its Glenluce from the old military road
This is the west end of Glenluce Viaduct on the PP&WJR viewed from the south
Query 1492
Query 1492
Railway viaduct... where is this?
[Added 30 October 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56972
Railway viaduct... where is this?
[Added 30 October 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56972
Answers
Try Pontrhydyfen its on the B4286 heading up from Port Talbot built in 1894, the Port Talbot Railway and Docks Company
Pontrhydyfen
Query 1491
Query 1491
Platform remains... where?
[Added 24 October 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56932
Platform remains... where?
[Added 24 October 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56932
Answers
Colinton?
Colinton on the Balerno branch. This is the former goods loading bank, the passenger platform was further to the right.
Colinton on the Balerno branch in west Edinburgh. The platform is the former goods platform in the goods yard while the mill wheels in the foreground commemorate the water mills the line once served but actually come from a mill elsewher e.
Query 1490
Query 1490
Awaiting the call... where is this?
[Added 19 October 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56979
Awaiting the call... where is this?
[Added 19 October 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56979
Answers
Class 60 , 60075 liathach ? at Craiginches Yard, Aberdeen.
Got the Loco number wrong as it was never owned by Colas !
I would suggest the location is the Cement Sidings on the Up Side at Craiginches Yard in Aberdeen
The cement sidings Craiginches yard Aberdeen
Query 1489
Query 1489
^Don^t panic!^ Where and when?
[Added 18 October 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56969
'Don't panic!' Where and when?
[Added 18 October 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56969
Answers
Country end of Swansea Station with trailing power car needing fire brigade attention after, possible, arrival on an in bound service from Paddington?
Looking beyond the train it appears to be a 4 track formation at this location. I don't think this is Swansea because if it was, then it would have to be platform 1, but I believe the country end of platform 1 is flagged rather than tarmacked as in the picture. Considering the state of the locos paintwork and the overhead flashes behind the cab doors I reckon this is an unrepainted Virgin XC loco, possibly in around 1999. No OHLE and no third rail, but I'm still not sure about the location.
The only place I could think of was at the east end of platform 4 at Ealing Broadway in the early 90s. No yellow line along the platform so could be earlier but the state of the Inter City livery and in particular suggests later.
Could it be Exeter?
Query 1488
Query 1488
Old scan showing a train approaching Perth from the south. No date or details noted. Can anyone supply any additional info?
[Added 12 October 2016] NOW RESOLVED (hopefully?) - SEE IMAGE 56880
Old scan showing a train approaching Perth from the south. No date or details noted. Can anyone supply any additional info?
[Added 12 October 2016] NOW RESOLVED (hopefully?) - SEE IMAGE 56880
Answers
This looks like the set of coaches used for several crew-training runs from Perth to Springburn and back with 60009. I think the date was around 1990 and tickets were available to the public. The coaches are probably arriving from Polmadie or similar
This looks like one of the 'Young Explorer' services. These were extra loco-hauled trains run during the summer using special rakes of early Mark 2 coaches in Regional Railways livery. Some of the class 37s used were painted to match, but not the one in this photo. These services advertised extra space for luggage and bicycles and were a pleasant change from the recently introduced 156s and 158s. The services definitely ran in 1993, a timetable I have shows services between Edinburgh-Inverness and Inverness-Aberdeen and I photographed the trains myself then. A timetable I have for 1991 mentions extra services to Inverness than can carry bicycles which suggests a loco hauled service, but the YE name isn't mentioned. I have nothing for 1992 so I don't know if these trains ran that year. A leaflet I have from 1994 lists YE services on the Oban, Fort William, Kyle, Inverness-Edinburgh and Perth-Edinburgh lines. I don't know if these services ran in later years. Thus, I would think the photo was taken in 1993 or 1994.
Can now add - The locomotive is 37113 in BR Railfreight livery.
I have photographs of these carriages for the period 1990 to 1994 on the Highland Main Line. The livery appears to have been chosen to match the (then) new Provincial Sprinter livery. Kenneth's 'Youth Explorer' rings a dim and distant.
My crew trainer seems to be out, as the vegetation suggests August or September and I remember having to wrap up, as there was no steam heating and it was frosty weather,
ScotRail still ran timetabled loco-hauled services in 1990s. From memory 0705 Perth to Edinburgh was one of them. I think it may then have formed an Edinburgh to Inverness service. Memory fails.
Query 1485
Query 1485
A rail served colliery site in the early 1990s... where?
[Added 10 October 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56897
A rail served colliery site in the early 1990s... where?
[Added 10 October 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56897
Answers
Looks like the quarries at Charlestown, Fife.
Charlestown was limestone rather than coal. The concrete(?) loading ramp suggests a smaller operation, a mine rather than a pit. I can't think wher e this is.
Could this be Rowanburn on the former Langholm Branch ?
The sycamore woodland suggests to me one of the small collieries in the Wemyss area. Can't pinpoint it though ..... possibly Lochhead or Earlseat?
Wemyss it is - it's the Duncan Pit.
Query 1484
Query 1484
A former station... where?
[Added 10 October 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56765
A former station... where?
[Added 10 October 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56765
Answers
Wolverhampton (Low Level). Taken recently.
Query 1483
Query 1483
View from a bridge towards a former station... where and when?
[Added 7 October 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56749
View from a bridge towards a former station... where and when?
[Added 7 October 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56749
Answers
Mindrum on the NER Alnwick to Cornhill line
I am sure this is on the Cornhill branch of the NER from the distinctive architecture of the station building. Probably Mindrum from elimination, but cannot be sure. When? - 2000 - 2010 (ish).
Query 1482
Query 1482
Lifting in progress... where and when?
[Added 4 October 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56704
Lifting in progress... where and when?
[Added 4 October 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56704
Answers
Near Kilnknowe Junction on the Peebles to Galashiels line. The view is looking east from the bridge carrying the A72 over the line at Torwoodlee. The light-coloured bridge was an aqueduct. See photo 49781 for an earlier view in the opposite direction. Taken c1963.
Could this be the approaches to Langholm in or around 1968/9 ?
First thought was the Peebles Railway somewher e east of Innerleithen (I recall seeing a retaining wall of similar construction to that in the photo alongside the road there some years back), but a wee bit of research nailed it for me as east of Clovenfords, tracklifting in the cutting viewed from the A72 road overbridge looking east towards Kilnknowe Junction. Line closed, 05 Feb, 1962 and believe the track was lifted east from Peebles during 1963.
Query 1481
Query 1481
Steam hauled freight... where and when?
[Added 29 September 2016]
[Wide view published 3rd October.]
Additional: Plate reads N279
Additional: Locomotive is 61772 ^Loch Lochy^. NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56718
Steam hauled freight... where and when?
[Added 29 September 2016]
[Wide view published 3rd October.]
Additional: Plate reads N279
Additional: Locomotive is 61772 'Loch Lochy'. NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56718
Answers
Modified cab, so definitely a Scottish Class K2. I wonder if this could be on the formerly 4-track section between Niddrie West Junction and Duddingston Junction, early-to-mid-1950s?
Is a B17, so would imagine Eastern Counties.
Not a B17, the front detail at the valve chests and break in the running board curve definitely K2 style but no idea wher e.
Ah OK - I wasn't sure about the wheel spacings. And yes, the Loch K2s had curved plates, not that they needed them. I wonder if this is going East near Dumbarton, with the Clyde in the background.
I don't think we are between Dumbarton and Bowling on the C&D. That area had crossed my mind but the track arrangement doesn't seem to fit (left hand tracks are flat bottom rail and the two nearest are bullhead) and there seems to be a building to the left of the buffer beam. I had also thought of the E&G mainline however I haven't yet had any further ideas.
In the 50's some multiple lines had FB rail before the adjacent e.g. at Portobello the platform lines had FB even before the fast lines so mid to late 50's. Could still be the E & G near Saughton if that's a bridge and signals in the background. Obviously can't read the smokebox number but could be 61774 Loch Garry. Intrigued by the plate on the left lamp bracket.
If it was the E&G, the train would be running wrong-line. I still think the 'Sub' is more likely.
I agree that this looks like the former 4 track section between Niddrie West Junction and Duddingston.
If it is a Westbound train between Niddrie West and Duddingston there would be more track activity at the back of the train as Niddrie West Yard would still be active on the left and Newcraighall Colliery on the right, if the Bridge was the one at Niddrie Glen which spanned the former Lothian Lines, Nidrie West to North,Niddrie West Wanton Walls and Niddrie West-South.
I seem to remember the Niddrie lines were raised up on a small embankment. The ground here appears to be level with the track which would rule out Niddrie.
If it is 61774 as JG suggests then it was, in the 1950s allocated to 65A, withdrawn in April 1958 and scrapped in June of that year. Still trying to establish the location.
I do not know the area very well but could it be near Kittybrewster? The train would be heading south with the Waterloo Goods line in the foreground.
I do not know Niddrie to Duddingston but from photos on the main site, the signal posts were lattice rather than tubular, as were the E&G Haymarket to Saughton which can also be discounted because the 4 tracks appear to be Up main & loop, Down main and loop. There can't be many locations that also feature a concrete post & wire fence line.
I had thought that was a Trip Target over the loco buffer beam, with 'N' for North Glasgow, but 279 seems rather high. Targets only carried a letter from late 1950s.
I can't make out the background, is it a plate bridge in the background or a signal gantry spanning all tracks, and does the bridge carry a railway as their appears to be additional signals in the right background perhaps applying to it?
No idea as yet of this location.
I had thought that was a Trip Target over the loco buffer beam, with 'N' for North Glasgow, but 279 seems rather high. Targets only carried a letter from late 1950s.
I can't make out the background, is it a plate bridge in the background or a signal gantry spanning all tracks, and does the bridge carry a railway as their appears to be additional signals in the right background perhaps applying to it?
No idea as yet of this location.
Possibly on the Glasgow to Paisley Joint line near Cardonald. Looking east with Berryknowes Road bridge and Cardonald station in the background. The signal on the left would be for trains coming off the Renfrew District line.
Query 1480
Query 1480
View towards a level crossing... where and when?
[Added 27 September 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56634
View towards a level crossing... where and when?
[Added 27 September 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56634
Answers
I suggest Selkirk branch, looking east towards Lindean - early 1960s, maybe.
A few hundred yards the Selkirk side of Lindean.
The A7 Tourist Route to Edinburgh is now on this part of the branch.
The A7 Tourist Route to Edinburgh is now on this part of the branch.
Query 1479
Query 1479
A closed station... where is this?
[Added 21 September 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56609
A closed station... where is this?
[Added 21 September 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56609
Answers
Its Seaton Junction on Shute Road between Axminister and Honiton
Query 1478
Query 1478
Lineside bothy... where?
[Added 20 September 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56589
Lineside bothy... where?
[Added 20 September 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56589
Answers
Not sure if message got through - Lineside Bothy is an Ex GWR coach at the site of the former Ynyslas station between Dyfi Jn and Borth. Still in use, probably as a holiday home.
Query 1477
Query 1477
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 17 September 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56546
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 17 September 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56546
Answers
Suggest it is Beith North with the train heading towards Glengarnock. The old station in foreground with the signalbox in the distance. Date around 1959.
Query 1476
Query 1476
A view from a train... where and when?
[Added 12 September 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56603
A view from a train... where and when?
[Added 12 September 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56603
Answers
LMSR carriages. Train being assisted at the rear (note passengers at dro plights facing direction of travel), so probably climbing a steep incline. Is that the sea in the background? I wonder if this could be a train departing from Inverness on the Inverness & Aviemore Direct line?
I would venture to suggest the train is heading up the bank from Greenock Princes Pier towards Upper Port Glasgow and Kilmacolm. Can't give the exact location but the G&SWR signals and the pole route suggests that area with Firth of Clyde and the Dumbarton hills in the background.
Agree with previous area suggested - wnder if this might be 57266 with the SLS special on 1/9/51? If so could be on the line from Cart Jct to Johnstone.
Query 1475
Query 1475
Sidings... where and when?
[Added 11 September 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56464
Sidings... where and when?
[Added 11 September 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56464
Answers
These could possibly be a coal fired power station's sidings beside a wide estuary, by virtue of the oil storage tanks that would be needed for start up oil firing plus the extremely tall 275/400KV pylons seen to right needed to provide sufficient above water clearance on the long distance span between pylons. Lost as to which power station it could be - Longannet, Grain, Fawley, East Usk - that would fit the bill if my assumption is correct.
I think this could be Preston Docks; this particular site now being the centre of operations for the Ribble Steam Railway.
Forgot to mention in my previous e-mail; late 1970's/early 1980's.
Yes, Preston Docks. Two factors, the distinctive outline of St Walburge's Church that can just be made out in the distance. And those electricity pylons on the right that were exceptionally high because they had to allow sufficient clearance for ships to pass underneath. I think the tanks are probably from the earlier bitumen traffic to the docks that ceased in the mid-1990s. The bitumen plant has remained in operation, and rail traffic has recently resumed using part of the former Docks branch and the Ribble Steam Railway's tracks.
Query 1474
Query 1474
A view from a train... where is this?
[Added 9 September 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56464
A view from a train... where is this?
[Added 9 September 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56464
Answers
This class 33 hauled train is just leaving the main Bristol - London line at Bathampton Junction with the village of Bathford in the background. The train is taking the route towards Westbury; probably a Cardiff -Portsmouth service in the early 1980's.
Query 1473
Query 1473
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 8 September 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56437
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 8 September 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56437
Answers
New Galloway station on the Port Road, looking east? The train would be heading towards Stranraer, taken in the early 50s.
This has the look of the Ayr and Cumnock about it.
1950s?
1950s?
Query 1472
Query 1472
Ageing former goods shed... where is this?
[Added 8 September 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56432
Ageing former goods shed... where is this?
[Added 8 September 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56432
Answers
This is the goods shed attached to the former Derby Road station, Loughborough.
Opened in 1883 by the Charnwood Forest Railway that was in reality a branch line from Coalville to the western outskirts of Loughborough. The station closed to passengers in 1931 and to all traffic in 1955. The station building was demolished in the 1960s and the site redeveloped. This fate did not befall the goods shed which survived in industrial use. However this use has now ceased and due to the current poor condition of the building its continued existence must be in doubt.
Opened in 1883 by the Charnwood Forest Railway that was in reality a branch line from Coalville to the western outskirts of Loughborough. The station closed to passengers in 1931 and to all traffic in 1955. The station building was demolished in the 1960s and the site redeveloped. This fate did not befall the goods shed which survived in industrial use. However this use has now ceased and due to the current poor condition of the building its continued existence must be in doubt.
[Ref Query: 1910] Riddings Junction around 1959/1960. The train is northbound on the Waverley route.
Query 1471
Query 1471
Light engine... where?
[Added 8 September 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56530
Light engine... where?
[Added 8 September 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56530
Answers
Is this somewher e on the 'new' Borders railway. The ballast and furniture has that newish look about it. Embarrassingly I've not made the trip to Tweedbank yet.
As this appears to be one of the Royal Scotsman liveried GBRf 66's, it is highly unlikely to be on the Borders line.
I had initially thought of the Alloa line but couldn't place a rail over-bridge on a double track section. No other location coming to mind at present.
I had initially thought of the Alloa line but couldn't place a rail over-bridge on a double track section. No other location coming to mind at present.
On WHL just after Westerton having just left the electrified line?
Looks like the bridge that now crosses the A735 on the southern edge of Stewarton.
Query 1470
Query 1470
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 5 September 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56391
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 5 September 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56391
Answers
Tillynaught Junction, looking south. The train is heading towards Portsoy, taken in the early 50s.
The roofline just visible above the train makes me think of Tillynaught. Early 1950s.
Looks very like Tillynaught Jcn, with a train for the ex GNS Coast line Mid 50's?
Reckon this is Tillynaught Junction, with the train departing on the coast line for Elgin, say 1950s.
Tillynaught Junction. A K2 hauling GNoSR stock leaving the Banff line and heading towards Cairnie Junction. The chimney above the leading coach is that of the signal box. Taken in late 1940s , early 50s?
Query 1469
Query 1469
Signal failure? ...where is this?
[Added 5 September 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56400
Signal failure? ...where is this?
[Added 5 September 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56400
Answers
Braunton, on the old line to Ilfracombe from Barnstaple - now part of the Tarka Trail.
Query 1468
Query 1468
DMU en route... where is this?
[Added 1 September 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 16352
DMU en route... where is this?
[Added 1 September 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 16352
Answers
Is it the site of Carnwath Station from the A70 overbridge? Train would be Edinburgh to Glasgow Central via Carstairs.
The OHL mast number appears to be GF or GE. GF was Gushetfaulds FLT so we are between Edinburgh and Carstairs. The train would appear to be approaching Carstairs just south-west of Carnwath old station. The photograph is fairly recent but I am not sure why a diesel would be used on this route.
Carnwath, South Lanarkshire
Query 1467
Query 1467
A closed station... where?
[Added 1 September 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56377
A closed station... where?
[Added 1 September 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56377
Answers
Aynho Junction Station.
This is the former Ilminster station, Somerset on the line between Chard Junction and Taunton. Built by the Bristol and Exeter Railway in 1866, and closed to passengers in 1962 and goods in 1964. It survives in commercial use as a pet grooming parlour.
Query 1466
Query 1466
Pendolino at speed... where is this?
[Added 29 August 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56341
Pendolino at speed... where is this?
[Added 29 August 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56341
Answers
The width of the '6 foot' suggests to me this could be a few miles to the north of Preston on what was originally quadruple track on the WCML. I'll guess an up train near the south end of the down loop at Barton.
Agree with that. The location might be classified as Barton and Broughton after the former railway station of that name. But the bridge shown here is geographically located in Broughton itself (which is a couple of miles or so south of Barton).
Query 1465
Query 1465
Fast freight... where and when?
[Added 29 August 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56343
Fast freight... where and when?
[Added 29 August 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56343
Answers
I would say this is north of Dunlop looking towards Lugton with the A735 road bridge in the background. Train is passing Dunlops Up Distant. It would be around the mid 50s as this signal was replaced by a short post tubular type around 1958 and was painted distinctively in black and white bands denoting an isolated distant signal.
Query 1464
Query 1464
Train approaching... where and when?
[Added 16 August 2016] ADDITIONAL: Locomotive is 57349 NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56254
Train approaching... where and when?
[Added 16 August 2016] ADDITIONAL: Locomotive is 57349 NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56254
Answers
No idea until the loco number was divulged (thanks Ewan), and my sources suggest that No 57349 was a Dumfries engine from nationalisation right through until withdrawal, so I'm going to have a pot at approaching Maxwelltown from the west, say 1950s, with a local passenger from Kirkcudbright to Dumfries.
Agree a Kirkcudbright local, but think this is on the approach to Dalbeattie from Dumfries in the mid 1950s.
Query 1463
Query 1463
Fast freight... where and when?
[Added 13 August 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56141
Fast freight... where and when?
[Added 13 August 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56141
Answers
Sanquhar looking south with freight heading north. Photo taken from overbridge at south end of station circa early 60s
Query 1459
Query 1459
Coal train... where and when?
[Added 9 August 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 24994
Coal train... where and when?
[Added 9 August 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 24994
Answers
I think this is the Dalmellington Branch at Patna (memory a bit vague, but I'm pretty sure that the Prefabs were in Patna and not Polnessan, the next hamlet north), loaded coal train ex-Waterside heading for Ayr Harbour, date possibly early to mid-1970s.
We've had a few b&w shots from Dalmellington recently, so I suspect this is a loaded train heading towards Ayr. There seem to be a lot of electricity pylons in the background suggesting it's in the vicinity of the former Holehouse Jn. The class 25 looks to have a pre-TOPS number, so date 1972-73 (prior to that there were only a handful of class 25s at Eastfield).
Query 1458
Query 1458
Approaching a level crossing... where and when?
[Added 7 August 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56072
Approaching a level crossing... where and when?
[Added 7 August 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56072
Answers
Banff-Tillynaught service about to cross the A98 just north of Ladysbridge Halt.Would be early sixties.
The LC gates are making me think HR and the lower quadrant signal perhaps early 50s however the Ivatt 2-6-0 is making me ponder. At the moment I'm thinking of the LC that brings the A96 over the line between Gollanfield Jct and Nairn.
Ladysbridge on the Banff branch perhaps, early 1960s - loco possibly 78045 or 78054.
Query 1457
Query 1457
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 5 August 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56047
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 5 August 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56047
Answers
Leaving West Kilbride northbound for Largs - having just passed under the B781 over-bridge on West Kilbride to Dalry road. The top of Law Castle being visible above the tree line.
Query 1456
Query 1456
Old notice... where and when?
[Added 5 August 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56179
Old notice... where and when?
[Added 5 August 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56179
Answers
I think this is on the Waverley route taken looking south from o/b 142 towards 0/b 144 Longnewton. Topography matches on google earth, tp's are on the right side and high enough which match a Roy Perkins archive shot I have of bridge 144, which also matches the height and shape of the bridge in rear on that shot.
If Bruce wants to email me I'll forward a copy.
Mac.
If Bruce wants to email me I'll forward a copy.
Mac.
[Ref Query: 1903] This is the buffer end at the stump of the Bilston Branch at Millerhill yard
Query 1455
Query 1455
Unusual engine... where and when?
[Added 2 August 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56061
Unusual engine... where and when?
[Added 2 August 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56061
Answers
As to wher e and when - I have no idea other than some decades ago and it may be a south of England gas works site? However, I am sure that this is an Aveling & Porter 0-4-0WT manufactured in the late 19th century.
Is an Aveling and Porter. Two were used at distilleries (Glenlossie and Balmenach) until late 20s/early 30s, and one at a quarry near Elgin. Nearly all the rest were in the S of England.
The Industrial Railway Society Handbook of 1976 shows only four Aveling and Porter locos in Scotland - two geared and two 0-4-0s. Of the two four-coupled tanks shown listed, 'Glenlossie' was at the eponymous distillery, loco built 1924, sold to Stewart & McKay, Huntly, for scrap and cut up on site in 5/59.
The other was at George Geddes and Sons, Mosstowie Quarry, by Elgin. Named 'Newton', built 1898, sold to Macintosh of Forgie for scrap in 1937.
If the image is not from Scotland, this takes us no further forward!
The other was at George Geddes and Sons, Mosstowie Quarry, by Elgin. Named 'Newton', built 1898, sold to Macintosh of Forgie for scrap in 1937.
If the image is not from Scotland, this takes us no further forward!
There are two at Quainton, perhaps it is one of those.
I seem to remember one was used by a cement company.
I seem to remember one was used by a cement company.
H C Casserley 'Preserved Locomotives' 1968 shows two of the 0-4-0 type - one for Garrett's Engineering works in Leiston and one for BOCM in Erith. The former has the keyhole shaped cab side, the other has not.
The cement works loco for Portland Cement at Snodland was in fact a 2-2-0. Then said to be on the Bluebell Railway.
Incidentally, even in these former less safety conscious days, the loco illustrated in the book has that great sprocket covered by a shield.
The cement works loco for Portland Cement at Snodland was in fact a 2-2-0. Then said to be on the Bluebell Railway.
Incidentally, even in these former less safety conscious days, the loco illustrated in the book has that great sprocket covered by a shield.
I think this is Sir Vincent, built in 1917 for Vickers Armstrong and later sold to British Oil and Cake Mills, Erith, Kent. It is pictured at this latter location. The sprocket cover and other parts are missing in this view, the locomotive being partly dismantled for repair. This loco is still around today, having been preserved since the mid 1960s.
Query 1454
Query 1454
DMU in the long grass... where is this? NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55988
DMU in the long grass... where is this? NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55988
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Witton-le-Wear on the Wear Valley Railway?
On second thoughts as this is a Newton Heath, Manchester based unit the location is most probably in the North West. The stop board looks to be for a former driver operated level crossing which has recently been automated via a treadle. The place that would fit this description is Barkerhouse Road level crossing, Nelson on the Gannow Junction, Burnley to Colne line. Also known as Chaffers Lane crossing.
Query 1453
Query 1453
Pannier tank... where and when?
[Added 25 July 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56057
Pannier tank... where and when?
[Added 25 July 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 56057
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West end of Newport station with Godfrey Road yard to right! Certainly near a roof truss manufacturer, going by the large number standing beyond the rake of vans and those loaded onto wagons.
Could it be an old picture at Oswestry - late 1930s?
Query 1452
Query 1452
Ivatt 2-6-0 43138... where and when?
[Added 23 July 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55895
Ivatt 2-6-0 43138... where and when?
[Added 23 July 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55895
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43138 led a very nomadic life through the 1960s, being shown as allocated to Bathgate (60); Parkhead (61); Hawick (62-3); Hull Dairycoates (64-5); & then Blyth (66). Is the walling representative of the construction used in the borders, and view was taken during its tenure at Hawick?
Looks like the North approach to the old Galashiels station.
I think DP has it, and this could be at the north end of Galashiels about wher e the new Borders Railway station is now.
Query 1451
Query 1451
A view from a train... where and when?
[Added 20 July 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55864
A view from a train... where and when?
[Added 20 July 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55864
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This is the approach to Manchester Victoria from the west;the building on the right of the picture being the trainshed of the neighbouring Manchester Exchange. I would suggest this is 1968 towards the end of regular steam traction.
This could be 44884 waiting to come on to the rear of Scottish Region Grand Tour No.5 on 1 June 1968. The Black 5 banked 70013 up to Miles Platting.
Query 1450
Query 1450
Former goods shed... where is this?
[Added 19 July 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55969
Former goods shed... where is this?
[Added 19 July 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55969
Answers
Could it be the old goods shed at Burton Latimer, Northants, just to the west of the town?
Query 1449
Query 1449
Unknown location - no info available... suggestions welcome.
[Added 18 July 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55841
Unknown location - no info available... suggestions welcome.
[Added 18 July 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55841
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Looks a bit like the N end of Millerhill Up yard, before rationalisation. Early 70s?
How about Carlisle Kingmoor, late 1960s - loco on goods lines, WCML in foreground, Kingmoor shed off picture to right.
Looking north-west from Etterby Bridge at the south end of Kingmoor Depot. Probably just after construction of the new diesel depot on the down side - about 1967. Steam shed was on the up side out of thepicture
Agreed; Etterby Bridge at Carlisle Kingmoor looking northwest. The brick hut with the chimney is still there as is the buffer stop (far right) at the end of the depot headshunt.
The hut just creeps into view in this shot from Ron Wright - http://rwrightrr.com/photos/pv.asp?pid=4593
He seems to have accompanied the well-known US steam photographer Victor Hand on some of his visis to Britain, and while not quite in the same class as Victor, his other British shots on this site are well worth looking at (quite a few from Carlisle/Beattock):-http://rwrightrr.com/photos/pbr.asp?road=BR
He seems to have accompanied the well-known US steam photographer Victor Hand on some of his visis to Britain, and while not quite in the same class as Victor, his other British shots on this site are well worth looking at (quite a few from Carlisle/Beattock):-http://rwrightrr.com/photos/pbr.asp?road=BR
Query 1448
Query 1448
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 17 July 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55832
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 17 July 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55832
Answers
Between Hyndland and Partickhill, the train coming out of the branch from Hyndland (old)? Turnberry Road and Hayburn Lane in the background. Given no electrification works mid 1950s
I think this is what I call Hyndland Jct (but that may be the wrong name for it) with an N2 coming down from the old Hyndland station running towards Partickhill. The other line goes to Jordanhill. Looks like it is mid 50s and certainly before electrification started in the late 50s.
Query 1447
Query 1447
Approaching freight train... where is this?
[Added 14 July 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55781
Approaching freight train... where is this?
[Added 14 July 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55781
Answers
This is the old Midland line at Sandal and Walton; now used by sand trains to Monk Bretton, one of which is pictured here.
Query 1446
Query 1446
Shed bash... where and when?
[Added 13 July 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55814
Shed bash... where and when?
[Added 13 July 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55814
Answers
I think this is Carlisle Upperby, with part of the same building shown in image 24299.
Query 1445
Query 1445
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 11 July 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55803
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 11 July 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55803
Answers
A mid 1950s Aberdeen - Buchanan Street service near Tewel on the ascent up the gradient near Carmont, South of Stonehaven?
The non-corridor stock behind the BR Std Class 5 carrying express headlamps suggests a train to Glasgow from somewher e like Largs, Gourock or Wemyss Bay - late 1950s or early 1960s.
Image 22233 appears to show such a working as indicated by Alisdair Taylor, with leading carriage similar to that in this view.
How about a Girvan to Glasgow train between Kilkerran and Dailly?
Query 1444
Query 1444
Passing a closed station... where and when?
[Added 10 July 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55736
Passing a closed station... where and when?
[Added 10 July 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55736
Answers
1E57 was the 14:25 Stranraer Harbour to Newcastle.
Carronbridge on the G&SWR main line, looking north, c 1970.
Carronbridge c1971. Photo appears to be taken from foot of signalbox stairs.
Carronbridge, I think. Date - not sure, maybe someone will know from when the yard was lifted.
Query 1443
Query 1443
A closed station... where?
[Added 10 July 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55723
A closed station... where?
[Added 10 July 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55723
Answers
Ruthrieston station on the Deeside line, looking east.
Query 1442
Query 1442
Shed scene... where and when?
[Added 9 July 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55719
Shed scene... where and when?
[Added 9 July 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55719
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Perth 1930s
Highland shed, Perth? That looks like an HR Castle on the right - and CR No.123 in the centre. 1930s, maybe.
Perth South Shed, circa 1930. Surprising that there is only one LMSR locomotive in view (behind the 'Castle' 4-6-0), but the ex-Caledonian 4-4-0 right-of-centre appears to be in post-1928 livery.
Perth South (as it was called by the LMS) prior to rebuilding. That looks like the Caley Single in the background and at least one loco has its LMS number on the cabside, so period must be 1927-35.
Perth South shed. Is locomotive in the centre background 14010? If so that would suggest 1930-35.
The ex Caledonian shed at Perth, looking south-east from Edinburgh Road. Taken in the 30s before the shed was rebuilt to the form shown in photo 23629.
Query 1441
Query 1441
View from the down platform during work in progress at a former station... where?
[Added 6 July 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 34893
View from the down platform during work in progress at a former station... where?
[Added 6 July 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 34893
Answers
Struck me straight away, from my recollection of visiting the site. It is Masham station house.
See JF image 34893 showing the property on right of view.
See JF image 34893 showing the property on right of view.
Query 1440
Query 1440
About to depart... where and when?
[Added 5 July 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55689
About to depart... where and when?
[Added 5 July 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55689
Answers
Patterton on the Lanarkshire & Ayrshire line, looking west c 1960. The train is heading towards Glasgow.
Query 1439
Query 1439
Departure... where and when?
[Added 2 July 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55676
Departure... where and when?
[Added 2 July 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55676
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Southampton Terminus in the 1930's with a GWR mogul departing on a train for Didcot via the DN and S route of the GWR.
Yes, the gothic style goods shed in the background is quite distinctive. And while virtually everything else in this picture has long since disappeared that massive goods shed survives thanks to a grade II listing.
Query 1438
Query 1438
Neatly sealed hole in a wall ... where is it ... and what was its purpose? (No room for horses and carts here, so must have been for hand barrows - but for what?)
[Added 26 June 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55629
Neatly sealed hole in a wall ... where is it ... and what was its purpose? (No room for horses and carts here, so must have been for hand barrows - but for what?)
[Added 26 June 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55629
Answers
I'm fairly certain this image is Glasgow High Street Station, platform 1 with the photograph looking west at the bottom of the entrance stairs. The blocked in hole is likely a earlier entrance way from before the redevelopment of the adjacent land.
Is this Platform 1 at Haymarket, wher e the temporary stairway to street level was, during the recent renovation?
Greenock Central - or West?
Agree with FR that this is High Street station in Glasgow.
It is High Street. Only College goods was on that side of the station though there was a College station which closed in the 19th century. Was it an old access from there?
Agree its the High Street - passed it tonight coming home from Edinburgh - I thought is was maybe for transferring parcels, etc. from High Street to College!
Maps from the 1950s and 1960s viewed on Digimap Ancient Roam appear to show steps here, coming out opposite High St. Goods and onto a short narrow pavement to High Street. So it appears to have been functioning simply as a passenger entrance/exit.
Query 1437
Query 1437
Speeding special... where and when?
[Added 22 June 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55545
Speeding special... where and when?
[Added 22 June 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55545
Answers
Looks like Wigton in Cumbria, looking west from the footbridge. The train looks as if it could either be the WCRC Spirit of the Lakes set or the Statesman set. Could be early this year as the trees don't have any foliage and there has been a ballast dro p on the outside shoulder of the Down line which was noted back in April.
Query 1436
Query 1436
Station scene... where and when?
[Added 18 June 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55667
Station scene... where and when?
[Added 18 June 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55667
Answers
A Sentinel steam railcar, somewher e on the former North Eastern Railway system in the 1930s. Location, possibly Goldsborough on the York to Harrogate line, looking west.
Dumgoyne in the 1930s
Initial thoughts, the ash ballast, signal and waiting shelter suggest this is on what would have been the North Eastern Railway.The 30'rails suggest a secondary route. Is it a double or single track line? A good puzzle.
The main area wher e these Sentinel railcars were used was on the ex-NER network. I think that this could be Ampleforth on the Thirsk and Malton line. As to a date I'd say late 1930s - the railcar seems to be named Rising Sun, which was introduced in August 1929 and withdrawn in January 1946 and from the picture its newness has worn off somewhat.
Could be a double track line at a station with staggered platforms. A possible match is Fangfoss on the former York to Market Weighton line. This station was closed to passengers in 1959 and to all traffic in 1965.
Could this be another Douglas Squance picture? - if so, between Coldstream and Tweedmouth perhaps most likely, possibly at Twizell? Royal Carlotte seems to have been the regular on the line, which may not fit.
Long shot, from looking at the Middleton Press book on the Berwick to St Boswells line, could it be Sunilaws looking towards Kelso
An article in Railway Bylines Summer Special Number 5 mentions the use of a Sentinel on an early morning Tweedmouth - Coldstream return working but I had missed that the Sentinel then did a trip to Kelso and back which would certainly make Sunilaws a possibility. The direction of the platform staggering and the shadows would fit with this being the 12:55 Kelso to Tweedmouth.
Query 1435
Query 1435
A closed station... where is this?
[Added 14 June 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55472
A closed station... where is this?
[Added 14 June 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55472
Answers
It has all the appearance of an NER station and looks to be quite flat which suggests east/north Yorkshire, but not sure wher e
I'm with DP on this - maybe on the former line between Seamer Jn and Pickering - Thornton Dale, perhaps.
I had the same line in mind But not sure which station
Hovingham Spa.
This is the former York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway station at Hovingham Spa on the Thirsk to Malton line. Built in 1853 it closed to passengers in 1953 and to all traffic in 1964. It was one of the last stations built by the Y, N & B before it merged with the Leeds Northern Railway to become the North Eastern Railway in 1854.
The closure date of Hovingham Spa for passengers was actually at the end of 1930, not 1953.
Query 1434
Query 1434
Old goods shed... where?
[Added 12 June 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55459
Old goods shed... where?
[Added 12 June 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55459
Answers
Could it be the old goods shed at Ross-on-Wye?
Query 1433
Query 1433
Goods entrance... where and when?
[Added 11 June 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55412
Goods entrance... where and when?
[Added 11 June 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55412
Answers
This is the old goods depot at Dumbarton East at that time being used as a depot for Gray Bros haulage. The area is now a retail park with such stores as Asda, B&M, M&S, McDonlads etc.
Query 1432
Query 1432
A B1 hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 6 June 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55588
A B1 hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 6 June 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55588
Answers
Only a rough guess. Entering the cutting just southeast of Newmachar station, train would be nortbound.
When ? A similar train is seen approaching Peterhead on picture 52399 in 1949 - so another (not so rough) guess - around 1950.
When ? A similar train is seen approaching Peterhead on picture 52399 in 1949 - so another (not so rough) guess - around 1950.
There is a certain similarity about the pole but the post to the right of the train does not carry a GNoSR mileage sign.
Also the hill to the right of the train seems a tad high for Newmachar. Still looking!
Also the hill to the right of the train seems a tad high for Newmachar. Still looking!
My first thoughts when this came on were somewher e on the Fife coast between Elie & St. Andrews
Like Jim Geddes, I had been thinking of the Fife coast line possibly near Mount Melville south of St Andrews. The post to the right of the train, if a mileage post, does not have a GNoS look to it so I too ruled out the Buchan line.
Would suggest one of the Border branch lines.
Like Jim and Tavish, I go for the East of Fife Line, possibly just east of Mount Melville - the rail chairs and mile-post look NB to me.
I have been interested in the telegraph pole and the arrangement of the 'pots' on the cross arms. It is a strange arrangement but I have found another location which could match the location. Could we be looking at the Peebles to Galashiels line perhaps near to Clovenfords? As to the date perhaps the early 50s.
Re John's suggestion of near Clovenfords see https://www.railscot.co.uk/imageenlarge/imagecomplete.php?id=31488 for a matching telegraph pole.
Query 1431
Query 1431
Country crossing... where is this?
[Added 4 June 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55368
Country crossing... where is this?
[Added 4 June 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55368
Answers
Freshford on the Bath to Westbury line, looking west.
Agree Freshford - crossing to the north of the station.
Query 1430
Query 1430
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 4 June 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55396
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 4 June 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55396
Answers
Could this be near the former Yorkhill station? Similar to but perhaps a little further east of image 53737?
That suggestion could fit - up on the right the stone boundary wall of Yorkhill and in the background the tenement in Ferry Road.
Query 1429
Query 1429
A closed station... where?
[Added 29 May 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55275
A closed station... where?
[Added 29 May 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55275
Answers
Cloughton on the old Scarborough - Whitby coast line.
This is Cloughton on the former Scarborough to Whitby line, closed in the Spring of 1965. As well as the goods shed holiday home conversion the station building also survives.
The old station at Cloughton, north of Scarborough, looking towards Whitby. Now incorporates highly rated tea rooms known as 'The Station House.'
Query 1428
Query 1428
Approach to a level crossing... where is this?
[Added 29 May 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55284
Approach to a level crossing... where is this?
[Added 29 May 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55284
Answers
Charlestown branch in Fife, perhaps?
Agree,looks like the charlestown/from his branch
Aberlyn level crossing. Charlestown branch.
I was wondering the same line - Looks like Charlestown Foundry Level Crossing which is/was TMO
Query 1427
Query 1427
A quiet period... where?
[Added 26 May 2016]
[NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55244]
A quiet period... where?
[Added 26 May 2016]
[NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55244]
Answers
THIS LOOKS LIKE EDINBURGH PARK STATION
That's Oxford Parkway! That line's fortunes are set to echo those of the reopened Airdrie-Bathgate line - terrific investment in a much needed east-west link.
Not Edinburgh Park, completely different building and footbridge. Sorry I can't give correct location.
Oxford Parkway
Query 1426
Query 1426
Coal empties... where?
[Added 25 May 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55229
Coal empties... where?
[Added 25 May 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55229
Answers
Slateford, looking West
Slateford Station in Edinburgh looking West wit a train on the Up line.
Slateford, looking west. Taken fairly recently.
I suggest Slateford, looking south towards Carstairs.
Looking south-west from the footbridge at Slateford?
Heading west through Slateford.
Westbound through Slateford.
Query 1425
Query 1425
Rear entrance... where?
[Added 23 May 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55232
Rear entrance... where?
[Added 23 May 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55232
Answers
Wild guess .... Coatbridge Central
Warwick
Query 1424
Query 1424
A closed station... where?
[Added 20 May 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55179
A closed station... where?
[Added 20 May 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55179
Answers
Looks like Barton Hill on the York Scarborough line?
Correction, similar to Barton Hill, but not that station. Suggest it is a similar closed station on the York - Scarborough line
Possibly one of the long closed stations on the York-Scarborough line.
I think this is Knapton, from the level crossing, looking towards Scarborough.
Query 1423
Query 1423
A Pacer at speed... where?
[Added 17 May 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55142
A Pacer at speed... where?
[Added 17 May 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55142
Answers
This looks like the site of the former Summer Lane station, Barnsley. It closed in the late 1950s.
Site of Summer Lane Station, Barnsley.
Query 1422
Query 1422
HST, where and why?
[Added 16 May 2016]
HST, where and why?
[Added 16 May 2016]
Answers
Freshford. Diverted from the main Bath - Chippenham line by electrification/engineering work.
NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55150]
Query 1421
Query 1421
Modern extension to an old station building... where?
[Added 14 May 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55125
Modern extension to an old station building... where?
[Added 14 May 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55125
Answers
Somewher e on the Settle and Carlisle - possibly Settle.
Definitely a Midland Railway station and I'd support the S&C suggestion although not wholly sure of the station.
The red sandstone and architectural style suggests a station possibly in the north Eden Valley area of the Settle Carlisle line
Armathwaite - with the garden centre
Is Armathwaite, S+C
Query 1420
Query 1420
Looking up... where?
[Added 11 May 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55071
Looking up... where?
[Added 11 May 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55071
Answers
Looking east along Fairfield Street in Manchester. The bridge carries the tracks approaching Piccadilly station which is behind the camera.
A less than salubrious location.
Looking east along Fairfield Street, underneath the eastern approach to Manchester Piccadilly.
Looking east along Fairfield Street, underneath the eastern approach to Manchester Piccadilly.
Approaching Manchester Piccadilly station.
Fairfield St it is under Picadilly station. Just behind the camera was a little used (and often closed) entrance to the station which took you up a flight of stairs to platforms 13 & 14. With two bus stops immediately outside, it made for a quick way into the station for those coming from the east so avoiding the long walk up the main approach to the station or the other set of stairs on Store St, now also blocked off.
Query 1419
Query 1419
A closed station... where?
[Added 11 May 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55079
A closed station... where?
[Added 11 May 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55079
Answers
Gilling
Query 1418
Query 1418
A closed station... where and when?
[Added 9 May 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55041
A closed station... where and when?
[Added 9 May 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55041
Answers
Swanage just after closure?
Swanage in the mid 70s.
Swanage in the mid 70's. Just visited for the first time and this shows how far the 'Swanage' have come .Well done.
Possibly Swanage
Query 1417
Query 1417
Removal of a rail bridge somewhere in the Scottish Borders... can anyone identify the location and approximate date?
[Added 8 May 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55484
Removal of a rail bridge somewhere in the Scottish Borders... can anyone identify the location and approximate date?
[Added 8 May 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55484
Answers
I suspect it is the removal of the bridge deck at Bridgeheugh Farm Selkirk.
The skew through the abutments and curvature beyond seem to match. The crane matches is in a livery of a local firm to Gala (?) that I've seen in relation to other civils works in the late 70's early 80's on the Bygone Gala FB page.
The photo is a little dark for detail on the visible abutment but the pad stones would match the cross girders of the substructure.
Closest I can find although Darnick had been my first though......
The skew through the abutments and curvature beyond seem to match. The crane matches is in a livery of a local firm to Gala (?) that I've seen in relation to other civils works in the late 70's early 80's on the Bygone Gala FB page.
The photo is a little dark for detail on the visible abutment but the pad stones would match the cross girders of the substructure.
Closest I can find although Darnick had been my first though......
Query 1416
Query 1416
Abandoned yard and partially demolished buildings... where and when?
[Added 5 May 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55024
Abandoned yard and partially demolished buildings... where and when?
[Added 5 May 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55024
Answers
Kinleith paper mill on the Balerno line between Juniper Green and Currie, looking west. Taken c. 2000. The site has now been redeveloped for housing.
Think it's the former Kinleith Paper Mill, seen from the Balerno branch path, probably in the last couple of years.
Kinleith Mill in Currie on the western side of Edinburgh taken in 2003. Picture ref 2730.
As well as recognising this from your website I also recognise the site. The paper mill was served by the Balerno branch (actually a loop) and was sited between Juniper Green and Currie stations.
The mill had a small internal network of lines through it which set in concrete survived the building as seen in photo. These were shunted by an electric shunter using duel overhead lines.
The line closed to passengers in 1943 and to freight in 1968 when this mill, the main customer of the line, closed. The line is now a footpath (from which this photo was taken) while the mill was used by various small businesses until the late 1990s or early 2000's when it was demolished (hence the rubble), the site lay empty until 2016 when new houses are being built on it.
As well as recognising this from your website I also recognise the site. The paper mill was served by the Balerno branch (actually a loop) and was sited between Juniper Green and Currie stations.
The mill had a small internal network of lines through it which set in concrete survived the building as seen in photo. These were shunted by an electric shunter using duel overhead lines.
The line closed to passengers in 1943 and to freight in 1968 when this mill, the main customer of the line, closed. The line is now a footpath (from which this photo was taken) while the mill was used by various small businesses until the late 1990s or early 2000's when it was demolished (hence the rubble), the site lay empty until 2016 when new houses are being built on it.
Remains of Kinleith Paper Mill on the Balerno branch. Looks like this was taken around 2000/2001 from the trackbed. I think the area is now housing.
Query 1415
Query 1415
Unusual station exit... where is this?
[Added 5 May 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55034
Unusual station exit... where is this?
[Added 5 May 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 55034
Answers
Bristol Temple Meads, isn't it?
Agree with Bristol TM - it's an exit from the platform underpass.
Query 1414
Query 1414
Unusual track arrangement... where is this?
[Added 4 May 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54983
Unusual track arrangement... where is this?
[Added 4 May 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54983
Answers
This is in the art installation by Charles Jencks. It is beside the G&SW main line just after Portrack Viaduct. The installation contains a small diesel locomotive, and makes very imaginative use of the old viaduct.
Query 1413
Query 1413
Railway trackbed... where is this?
[Added 3 May 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54990
Railway trackbed... where is this?
[Added 3 May 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54990
Answers
Redesmouth?
Near Abbotsford Ferry on the Selkirk branch?
Its on the banks of the Tweed by Tweedmouth
After searching around several locations in the Borders I think we have the river North Tyne on the left with Chollerford Bridge crossing it looking towards Humshagh station. The footpath could lead to the remains of Hadrian's Wall wher e it crossed the river.
Query 1412
Query 1412
Railway viaduct... where?
[Added 2 May 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 15154
Railway viaduct... where?
[Added 2 May 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 15154
Answers
Its Lower Largo in Fife Viaduct over Keil Burn
Largo, on the Fife Coast line. Looking north, the station was to the right.
I reckon that this is the East of Fife Railway's viaduct at Largo, fairly recently photographed by the look of it.
Lower Largo on the Fife coast line
Lower Largo
Looks like Lower Largo, view away from the Crusoe Hotel?
Between Lower Largo and Lundin Links on the old Fife coast line.
Lower Largo - photograph taken from beside the Crusoe Hotel
Query 1411
Query 1411
Train approaching... where is this tunnel?
[Added 29 April 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54982
Train approaching... where is this tunnel?
[Added 29 April 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54982
Answers
Kemble on the Swindon - Gloucester line before it was redoubled?
The tunnel under the A629 approaching Penistone from the north west.
Query 1410
Query 1410
London Midland steam... where and when?
[Added 22 April 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54936
London Midland steam... where and when?
[Added 22 April 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54936
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wild guess but I think it is the Maryhill to anniesland
This was looking like St Helens but having done some research it doesn't seem to 'fit'. The possibly L&Y or LNW style of signal post, the rake of coal wagons on one train and the vans on the other along with the ground appearing quite flat had me thinking of South or West Lancashire but I haven't pinpointed the location yet.
The track in the foreground is double, but I cannot determine if the track over the bridge by the vans is single, and the coal rake has just moved onto a two way running twin track section. There is a set of points leading off to the right at the bottom of the view. To what? Has the Black 5 come off the vans to assist a faulty ex LNWR 0-8-0, or possibly drawn it out of a yard along with both the coal and van rakes, to put it and its wagons onto the left hand line, and is now uncoupling to run back along the other line to continue its journey with its own rake of vans?
Looks to me like the area around Lancaster, sometime in the 1950s.
I do not know wher e this photograph was taken, but the far engine does not apperar to be of LNWR or L&YR origin. It seems to have a Fowler tender, so I susprct that it might be an LMS 0-6-0 or 0-8-0.
The train engine looks more like a Midland 4F. It feels like a location North of Manchester.It does not seem to be heavily built-up.
I will concede the loco on the coal wagons could be either an LMS, rather than LNWR, Fowler 7F 0-8-0, or possibly, although the tender does not appear to have the high front screen normally linked to that class, an LMS Fowler 4F 0-6-0.
I wonder if this is the Glasson Dock branch in Lancaster a few hundred yards from the Castle station looking NW towards Morecambe. The River Lune should be just behind the gasworks.
Query 1409
Query 1409
A DMU approaching... where and when?
[Added 21 April 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54851
A DMU approaching... where and when?
[Added 21 April 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54851
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Seafield colliery, train approaching Kirkcaldy.
1960s ?
1960s ?
Looks like the Cumbrian coast, possibly around Workington. 1980s.
Parton on the Cumbrian Coast line, looking north in the early 70s. The line in the foreground was the part of the Whitehaven, Cleator & Egremont Joint, by this time merely a branch to Harrington Colliery.
Nice try, Jim, but I would put this on the Cumbrian Coast route, somewher e in the St.Bees/Whitehaven/Workington area - 1970s/80s probably.
Looks like the Cumbrian Coast line.
I may be on the wrong track here but I was thinking of just north of Parton on the Cumbrian Coast. If it is wher e I am thinking about, the DMU would be heading to Workington. Possibly late 60s or early 70s.
I think this is Parton Junction on the Cumbrian Coast Line; probably in the mid-1970's.
Looks like that photo was taken just alongside foundry lane that is wher e the line used to split and go up to works and distington
Query 1408
Query 1408
A DMU special... where is this?
[Added 18 April 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54815
A DMU special... where is this?
[Added 18 April 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54815
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West end of Wivenhoe station?
Query 1407
Query 1407
Speeding steam locomotive... where and when
[Added 15 April 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54954
Speeding steam locomotive... where and when
[Added 15 April 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54954
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North of Dumfries 1950s?
Not convincing myself with this one (too many locations in my head) but I'm going for somewher e around Lochanhead, on the Port Road between Dumfries and Dalbeattie, westbound train, say late 1950s, early 1960s, train just crested the bank up from Goldilea viaduct.
Ayrshire coast line between Ardrossan and West Kilbride heading for Largs, possibly around 1960.
Query 1406
Query 1406
Old station photograph... where and when?
[Added 13 April 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54769
Old station photograph... where and when?
[Added 13 April 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54769
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Somewher e on the Lancashire and Yorkshire, perhaps near Bacup. 1930's.
From the signals and signalbox it looks like being on the LNWR most probably in LMS days in the 1920's or 30's. I'll hazard a guess at Barton and Broughton station looking south towards Preston and the start of quadruple track to that location.
Yes, it is Barton and Broughton station sometime in the 1920s/30s. Situated just north of Preston it was built by the Lancaster and Preston Junction Railway, which was later absorbed into the LNWR. It was closed in 1939 but the station building survived as housing until as late as 2013.
Query 1405
Query 1405
View from a level crossing... where?
[Added 12 April 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54763
View from a level crossing... where?
[Added 12 April 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54763
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Stallingborough on the Barnetby to Grimsby line, looking east. The level crossing and signalling have been modernized since the photo was taken.
Stalingborough, Lincolnshire, taken around 2005. Looking south east from the level crossing on Station Road.
Cattel or Hammerton on the Yok - Harrogate line?
This looks like Stallingborough viewed south east towards Cleethorpes. Unfortunately the semaphores have gone, replaced by colour lights. The gates have gone as well, replaced by barriers.
Query 1404
Query 1404
Old station site... where?
[Added 9 April 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54747
Old station site... where?
[Added 9 April 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54747
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Seems vaquely reminiscent of Tissington in Peak District wher e waited for daughter traipsing in off D 0f E
I think this is the car park on the site of the old station at Wetherby, which closed in the mid sixties. View would be south.
See local paper:- http://www.wetherbynews.co.uk/news/neighbourhood/slow-progress-with-wetherby-parking-overhaul-1-7272174
Query 1403
Query 1403
Passing a signal box... where and when?
[Added 9 April 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54727
Passing a signal box... where and when?
[Added 9 April 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54727
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Longannet, looking west, c1990.
I think the box looks like Longannet with its coal conveyor. Date looks like early 1970s. Looking for an eastbound railtour in that period
Is this Longannet with possibly a DMU railtour heading west on the 'main line'?
The location is Longannet Signal Box. A DMU railtour apparently organised by Lochty Railway ran in the Alloa area on 12 June 1971.
Query 1402
Query 1402
A surviving platelayer^s hut... where?
[Added 7 April 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54714
A surviving platelayer's hut... where?
[Added 7 April 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54714
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I was going to say S+C, but the nearer line is bullhead, so perhaps Cumbrian Coast?
The look of the building on the other side of the line reminds me of those along the Tyne Valley, so my guess is in the vicinity of Haydon bridge on the Newcastle & Carlisle Railway.
I am fairly certain that this is on the Little North Western between Carnforth and Settle Jct between Arkholme and Borwick. If so the photo would have been taken from Keer Holme Lane which then crosses the railway and we are looking south-west.
Based on the landscape, architecture and bullhead rail on the near line, my thought was the Little North Western, and a quick check suggests Keer Holme Lane between Carnforth and Wennington.
I agree that the location is Keer Holme Lane, but to be precise, the section of line in question is the former Furness & Midland Joint, not the Little North Western.
Yes, Keer Holme Lane bridge which is located in Priest Hutton.
Query 1401
Query 1401
Room for a small one? Photographed in the late 1980s... where?
[Added 30 March 2016] Additional : View is south west towards a factory gate off a long closed loop line. Commercial and housing developments now occupy the site. NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54839
Room for a small one? Photographed in the late 1980s... where?
[Added 30 March 2016] Additional : View is south west towards a factory gate off a long closed loop line. Commercial and housing developments now occupy the site. NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54839
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Wild Guess Kirkcaldy Harbour branch?
Not Kirkcaldy - I recall seeing an EE Type 1 (aka class 20) going down the hill to the harbour.
How about Ravenscraig (the Motherwell one, not its Kirkcaldy namesake)?
How about Ravenscraig (the Motherwell one, not its Kirkcaldy namesake)?
Auchmuty branch? The bridge into the paper mill was pretty tight.....
Not Auchmuty, if 08s worked that line latterly.
The problem is 250 hp shunters. As 08's were(and still are)350 hp. There was a 350 stabled at Markinch for the local trip but 06s were used on the Kirkcaldy harbour branch and Dundee Docks Still none the wiser!
There was an Armstrong-Whitworth 250h.p. loco which worked at Preston Docks until about 1968. The word 'engine' rather than 'loco' suggests an industrial system.
The 250HP reference is puzzling as I'm not aware of any ex-BR shunter of this power (204HP was the norm for the smaller shunters), yet the font of the notice looks very BR. I wonder if the industrial suggestion is correct but it marks the entry into exchange sidings with BR, wher e only one loco was registered to do so. No idea about the Preston suggestion.
The sign above the notice seems to be a rather faded BR restricted clearance warning (red and white squares) which would suggest that at one time BR engines had been beyond this point. As for the engine that was allowed beyond this point, I think the closest BR shunter in power terms was the NBL 0-4-0 DH class at 225 hp so likely to be an industrial engine. I was wondering if it was at an MOD site?
British Aluminium at Orchardhall in Falkirk?
Could this be Cynheidre washery? I recall a loco restriction there.
Entrance to the former Bruce Peebles works at Pilton?
Is it on north Tyneside, with the works being located off the former Walker loop that followed the north bank of the Tyne east to Wallsend
How about a connection into the former Linwood car plant from the Kilbarchan Loop?
I wondered if it might be a spur off the Abbeyhill loop which served a number of private industrial premises in the area at one time. The tracks were still there in the 1980s as I recall.
Query 1400
Query 1400
Looking along platform 2... where?
[Added 26 March 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 10122
Looking along platform 2... where?
[Added 26 March 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 10122
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Curriehill, looking towards Edinburgh.
Currie?
Definitely Curriehill on the Carstairs to Edinburgh mainline right down to the 95 mile post just visible above the shelter.
Query 1399
Query 1399
Old station building... where is this?
[Added 26 March 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54612
Old station building... where is this?
[Added 26 March 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54612
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Shenton station on the Battlefield Line, looking north.
Looks like Shenton on the Battlefield heritage line.
Query 1398
Query 1398
Old platform canopy... where is this?
[Added 25 March 2016 NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54591
Old platform canopy... where is this?
[Added 25 March 2016 NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54591
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This is the former North Eastern railway Whittingham Station on the Alnwick to Cornhill line. Despite the whole complex being closed in 1953 the station building and goods shed survived relatively intact until the late 2010s. This was helped by the station building becoming grade II listed. The station building was subsequently the subject of a televised restoration project.
Could this be Whittingham on the NER Cornhill-Alnwick line, featured on an edition of Restoration Man on Channel 4 fairly recently?
Whittingham on the Cornhill branch.
Whittingham on the NER Alnwick to Coldstream line.
Whittigham; half way between Alnwick and Wooler on the NER Cornhill branch.
Now renovated and in use as a private residence.
Now renovated and in use as a private residence.
Whittingham; halfway between Alnwick and Wooler on the NER Cornhill branch.
Now renovated and in use as a private residence.
Now renovated and in use as a private residence.
Ex LNER Whittingham Station on Alnwick – Cornhill line.
First thoughts are that this is the former Whittingham station on the NER line from Alnwick to Cornhill.
Query 1397
Query 1397
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 25 March 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54609
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 25 March 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54609
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My suggestion is a Glasgow to Ayr or Largs train approaching Kilwinning from the Dalry direction, say late 1950s.
Train is approaching Kilwinning Jct. Wagons on the right sitting in the Up Sdgs and photo is taken from the Down Sdgs looking towards Dalgarven late 1950s.
Northern approach to Kilwinning in 1958/1959?
Query 1396
Query 1396
Steam locomotives awaiting disposal... where and when?
[Added 19 March 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54544
Steam locomotives awaiting disposal... where and when?
[Added 19 March 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54544
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Llandudno Junction. April/May 1963.
40093, 52119 & 40150.
40093, 52119 & 40150.
[Ref Query: 1855] Everything about this says Wales to me - not got any further as yet however.
Query 1395
Query 1395
Coal train... where and when?
[Added 19 March 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54546
Coal train... where and when?
[Added 19 March 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54546
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Based on nothing more than the fact that it's a 'Crab' working the train, I'm suggesting somewher e around Tarbolton on the line from Ayr to Mauchline, late 1950s to early 1960s.
Query 1394
Query 1394
Looking towards a station... where is this?
[Added 16 March 2016] NOW RESOLVED- SEE IMAGE 54488
Looking towards a station... where is this?
[Added 16 March 2016] NOW RESOLVED- SEE IMAGE 54488
Answers
Strood.
This is the combined pedestrian overbridge and lifts at Strood railway station, Medway, Kent.
Strood in Kent.
Query 1393
Query 1393
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 13 February 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54512
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 13 February 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54512
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This has the look of the Largs line between Ardrossan and West Kilbride to me, train southbound from Largs, say late 1950s or early 1960s
South of Neilston High, probably a train for Uplawmoor, say 1960ish.
Query 1392
Query 1392
A closed station... where?
[Added 11 March 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54507
A closed station... where?
[Added 11 March 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54507
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Wondered if it was on what is now the Cambridge - St Ives busway, 1990s.
The trackbed does not look right for the busway - I travelled on it last summer. It could be before the busway was installed though.
I think this could be Great Glen on the Leicester to Market Harborough line.
Query 1391
Query 1391
Black 5 hauled train... where and when?
[Added 8 March 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54453
Black 5 hauled train... where and when?
[Added 8 March 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54453
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Near Drumlanrig, G&SW man line southbound 1966?
I wonder if this could be on the Scottish Central Railway, southbound between Dunblane and Bridge of Allan? The train appears to have a most unusual formation of three ex-LMSR non-corridor 3-car articulated sets plus a single carriage trailing, which suggests a special working perhaps in connection with a sporting event.
I am not convinced it is between Bridge of Allan and Dunblane as the cutting does not look big enough, but no idea wher e
Could be the section between Girvan and Dailly in Ayrshire - possibly a Stranraer - Glasgow train. Date would be mid to late 1950s.
Query 1390
Query 1390
Looking along a trackbed from a road bridge in the 1990s - the station stood behind the camera... note the old railway fencing... where is this?
[Added 8 March 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54416
Looking along a trackbed from a road bridge in the 1990s - the station stood behind the camera... note the old railway fencing... where is this?
[Added 8 March 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54416
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EARLSTON ON THE BERWICK SHIRE BRANCH LINE
Query 1389
Query 1389
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 1 March 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54399
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 1 March 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54399
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Approach to East Kilbride in the 1950s?
Is this looking south towards Barassie? Date, late 50s?
Lochgreen on the Troon avoiding line looking south in the late 50's early 60's
Approaching Troon, late 50s.
Could be the approach to Belmont level crossing south of Ayr station around 1960. Probably a Girvan to Glasgow train.
Query 1388
Query 1388
A former station... where?
[Added 29 February 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54345
A former station... where?
[Added 29 February 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54345
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Parton, on the Port Road, looking west towards Stranraer.
Parton
Query 1387
Query 1387
Track machine under the wires - where is this?
[Added 26 February 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54335
Track machine under the wires - where is this?
[Added 26 February 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54335
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WCML looking north from Moore Lane towards Acton Grange Viaduct.
Just a wild guess - somewher e near Preston on the WCML.
Query 1386
Query 1386
View over a cup of coffee... where is this?
[Added 26 February 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 6005
View over a cup of coffee... where is this?
[Added 26 February 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 6005
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Slateford Viaduct from the north side, with the arches of the Aqueduct carrying the Union Canal visible beyond.
View south from Sainsbury's Longstone in Edinburgh. Both bridges cross the Water of Leith and Inglis Green Road, the nearer bridge carries the Caledonian main line and the further one carries the Union Canal.
Slateford
Slateford viaduct with the Union Canal aqueduct in the background at Inglis Green ?
I suggest this is Slateford Viaduct in Edinburgh
Slateford Viaducts, railway and Union Canal
Query 1385
Query 1385
Looking along the platform of a former station... where is this?
[Added 21 February 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54273
Looking along the platform of a former station... where is this?
[Added 21 February 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54273
Answers
New Galloway on the Port Road, looking west, see photo 29119.
Query 1384
Query 1384
Steam on shed... where and when?
[Added 16 February 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54312
Steam on shed... where and when?
[Added 16 February 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54312
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Banbury at a guess.
The yard at Cardiff Canton shed around 1962?
The layout of the sidings and the Churchward 2-8-0 stabled with the 9F make me opt for Neath shed?
Query 1383
Query 1383
A view from a train... where and when?
[Added 11 February 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54288
A view from a train... where and when?
[Added 11 February 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54288
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Is there water visible ahead of the train, and is that possibly Stirling castle up on the hill, rather than some sort of works? If so, I'd guess this is approaching an industrial-looking Stirling from the north. 1950s? I could be completely off the mark.
I wondered if this was Edinburgh Castle in the picture. Some old stock ?1950s ?on the sub somewher e looking west.
Is this just North of the bridge over the River Eden on the Waverley line going into Carlisle?
I wonder if this could be at the south-east end of the Glasgow Central Railway, in the vicinity of Carmyle and Westburn Viaduct? The overhead power lines suggest the proximity of a power station, possibly Clydesmill. I think the train would be heading south towards Newton, with the high ground in the Blantyre and East Kilbride area visible in the background. As for the date, probably early post-nationalisation, given the presence of a pre-grouping vehicle in the train; say 1950.
Further investigation has revealed that the angled rail in the four-foot on the right-hand line was of a type used for catch and trap points on the Glasgow Central Railway.
Michael
An interesting observation but they appear to be facing and it is not clear how they are controlled. There looks to be a flange way, so I am not convinced they are trap/catch points. Could they be the end of a check rail - possibly in the approach to a viaduct over the Clyde. The idea to push any running derailed wagon i[away from the edge and a dro p into the river?
An interesting observation but they appear to be facing and it is not clear how they are controlled. There looks to be a flange way, so I am not convinced they are trap/catch points. Could they be the end of a check rail - possibly in the approach to a viaduct over the Clyde. The idea to push any running derailed wagon i[away from the edge and a dro p into the river?
David Prescott, I hate to disagree, but there is a photo on page 106 of An Illustrated History of Glasgow's Railways by W.A.C. Smith showing a very similar arrangement of trap point at Stobcross Station. I'm pretty sure that what we are seeing here is a spring-operated trailing catch point.
Michael So how do you explain the fact that it appears to be in the facing direction?
Heading south on the Switchback line in the east end of Glasgow. The train is about to cross London Road. The houses on the right are on Davaar Street. Possibly an excursion or empty stock working, c.1950.
Query 1382
Query 1382
V3 hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 7 February 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54138
V3 hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 7 February 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54138
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My immediate thought with this one is that it is between Singer and Drumry with a Glasgow bound train. 1957/1958?
The Singer Works platforms would be to the left if I am on the right track.
The Singer Works platforms would be to the left if I am on the right track.
Query 1381
Query 1381
Industrial landscape... where and when?
[Added 4 February 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54148
Industrial landscape... where and when?
[Added 4 February 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54148
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Former peat workings at Gardrum Moss near Shieldhill, Falkirk, or those at Letham Moss on other side of Larbert. It has a Gardrum look about it and perhaps quite recent?
Query 1380
Query 1380
Work in progress... where and when?
[Added 3 February 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54093
Work in progress... where and when?
[Added 3 February 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54093
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Cupar. Last weekend.
Cupar west end. Sunday 31 January 2016.
The location is the south end of Cupar station looking south from the main road overbridge. The date would be about 2008 perhaps.
Up line at Cupar? From the TMX machine and PPE (all orange) suggests in the last few years.
The recent works at Cupar, Fife, at the end of January.
Query 1379
Query 1379
Double header... where and when?
[Added 3 February 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54103
Double header... where and when?
[Added 3 February 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54103
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I think this might be 'the twins' on the Littlemill Colliery line. Late 1950s early 1960s.
Two Caley Jumbos on a loaded coal train; recipe for 'The Twins' on the Littlemill Pit (near Rankinston on the Belston Junction to Holehouse Junction line) to Ayr Harbour sidings. The signal on the right might be the Drongan distant, but I'm not completely sure of that, date say early 1960s.
The Twins approaching Drongan from Belston Jct c1962. Train just passing Drongan's No29 distant signal albeit at wrong adjust.
Approaching Drongan from Littlemill, Ayrshire around 1959, heading for Ayr Harbour.
Query 1378
Query 1378
Type 2 with a train... where and when?
[Added 3 February 2016]
Additional 19 Feb 2016.
Scottish location - rail bridge in background and road bridge from which photograph taken still operational. Scheduled service still running but today would be a DMU. NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54302.
Type 2 with a train... where and when?
[Added 3 February 2016]
Additional 19 Feb 2016.
Scottish location - rail bridge in background and road bridge from which photograph taken still operational. Scheduled service still running but today would be a DMU. NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54302.
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Just looking at the track layout of the junction behind the loco it does remind me of the Penstone junction near Colebrooke, so if that was the case it would be a train to Oakhampton, .....
The bridge at the Penstone junction doesn't have handrails, at least not now.
This is a Class 27, so the location is almost certainly in Scotland: the two pole routes are a bit of a puzzle, though. The line appears to have been built as single track and if traditional Class 27 territory this might narrow it down to the West Highland in the Fort William area, the Callander and Oban west of Dalmally or the Stranraer line south of Girvan. As to date - early 1970s as the headcode box does not yet have the 'domino' dots, and I think it still has the pre-TOPS 53xx numbers on each cabside. There's no tablet-catcher recess and the cabside windows look like dro p-lights, which suggests one from the 5370-5415 series.
I was going to say it is reminiscent of the GNSR mainline early 1980s with an Inverness based class 27. Possibly near the former Woodside station. The bridge is on station road, but there have been houses built on either side since the photo was taken. Unlikely to be a BRCW type 2 class 27 in the SW of England.
A single line with a town on a hill - what about Tain - up train having left the station with the town behind
I think it's unlikely that a Class 27 would be hauling a train through Tain - the only Type 2s I remember seeing on the Far North Line in that era were Class 24s and 26s. But I'm afraid I have no idea of the location!
Class 27s took over Inverness-Aberdeen services from DMUs around 1979/80, so if the loco was a late recipient of domino headcodes it could be somewher e west of Keith, or even somewher e north of Inverness deputising for a 26. The train formation looks more Kyle line than Far North though - possibly BSK-CK-SK/TSO-BG.
However, I agree with AT that the loco seems to have cabside numbers at both ends, and unless this is a trick of the light that would make his two suggestions the most likely lines.
The thought occurs that perhaps the photo has been cropped to limit the amount of the bridge that is visible. Perhaps this is a former double line, despite initial appearances? Or perhaps I just have a suspicious mind...
However, I agree with AT that the loco seems to have cabside numbers at both ends, and unless this is a trick of the light that would make his two suggestions the most likely lines.
The thought occurs that perhaps the photo has been cropped to limit the amount of the bridge that is visible. Perhaps this is a former double line, despite initial appearances? Or perhaps I just have a suspicious mind...
I would agree it is from the 1970s. From the period West Highland is most likely though nearer the Glasgow end Could the line have been singled as there is only a fence on 1 side. The telegraph poles remind me of the Aberdeen to Inverness route between Inverurie and Insch? - Just a thought.
The formation has only ever been single track, so not east of Keith. It is close to a signal box in that there are signal wire support posts along side the track.
Could this be just north of Huntly Station on the GNSR mainline? The bridge would be that over the A96 before the bypass opened in 1978, but post singling?
Research of photos has shown Classes 26/27 at Kyle and Georgemas Junc in the 1970s but the houses on the hill puzzle me. Oban has houses on a hill but I can't think of a signal box on the outskirts of Oban.
Neil
Great to establish 27s have worked the far north. Tain is on a hill above the railway. It is the best fit so far. This line has never been two tracks which rules out Keith,Huntly etc. The bridge could be the River Tain and there is a high hill to the west of the town
Great to establish 27s have worked the far north. Tain is on a hill above the railway. It is the best fit so far. This line has never been two tracks which rules out Keith,Huntly etc. The bridge could be the River Tain and there is a high hill to the west of the town
I don't think this is Tain. I worked on the railway there in the summer of 1973 and 1974, and I don't recollect anything like as many trees in the vicinity. There is no sign of the overbridge shown in 34575 and the short bridge (over a burn?) in the current photo doesn't appear to match anything in Tain.
I was wondering about Forres (on something of a hill above the railway) but the details don't seem to match. As it appears to be a single-track solum that would rule out anything between Aberdeen and Keith. Does this take us back to the West Highland Line, Oban line or Ayr-Stranraer, as Alasdair suggested?
I was wondering about Forres (on something of a hill above the railway) but the details don't seem to match. As it appears to be a single-track solum that would rule out anything between Aberdeen and Keith. Does this take us back to the West Highland Line, Oban line or Ayr-Stranraer, as Alasdair suggested?
Could this be a train leaving Oban with the bridge being over the road to Lochgilphead.
Is that the Wallace monument visible in the far distance at the top RH corner, with the Ochils seen beyond, and the working curving round onto the Callander & Oban line after turning off the main line to Perth. There appears to be another peak visible at top left of view.
The loco wouldn't have had the BR double arrow symbol in 1965, nor the coaches that livery.
It isn't Oban, in fact I'm certain it isn't traditional West Coast territory. The telegraph wires must give us a clue, along with the ground vegetation (quite lush) and the trees. Also the steep hill in the background and other large buildings. My guess is a local east coast class 2 job, between Edinburgh, Dundee or AB. Would be good to know for sure though!
Taking Clive's point the only possible site I can think of is Barnhill between the points and the Tay Viaduct. In which case it would be a down train heading for Dundee.
Taking David P's observation, given the direction of the sun and the slope rising to the left, might it in fact be an up Dundee-Glasgow service?
Not so sure about the landscape, early in the morning - the line is nearly north-south here
I see what David means, but according to the Quail map there were only 7 chains (141m) between the end of the Tay Viaduct and the beginning of the double track, and I can't see the bank of trees and the underbridge relating to what would have been in an eastbound view there. And the only underbridge marked on the OS map is well south / east of the start of double track, so that seems to snooker the westbound view too!
Could it be somewher e on the Ladybank to Perth line? It is single track and fairly leafy in places...
Having been over the Barnhill line I am not sure it is the location. But I am not convinced about Ladybank to Bridge of Earn either The sun is strong on the side of the train suggesting that this side is south, but the hills are all to the south of the railway so this does not work. But nothing more positive
The trees are in full leaf suggesting summertime. The sun being very low in the sky indicates that it could be either late evening or early morning. This would not necessarily rule out the Ladybank to Bridge of Earn line. Possibly nearer the Ladybank end.
But the Ladybank-Bridge of Earn line was built as double track, singled in the 1930s.
Why can't this be on the HML, say between Stanley and Blair Atholl? Or (less likely, given the trees) between Dalwhinnie and Daviot? Morning SB or evening NB, for the sun angle.
What is the strip of land between the large trees and the far fence line on the left seen running right to left level with loco cab. Could this be a closed and lifted line that branched off the present line after the bridge?
I still think the Tain suggestion is a good one from the topography. A look at OS maps suggests this could be at milepost 43.25 just south-east of Tain, beside South Balkeith farm, with the crossing being over the River Tain. The map now shows farm buildings hard by the line, but in Digimap's 1960s option there are none. The line is at about 6 metres above sea level here, and a large house and associated buildings on the edge of Tain called Knockbreck sits at about 32 metres - the buildings seen up to the left, perhaps?
This one has me stumped! I originally thought it was a Edin-Dundee local, but we have to discount that idea. Has anyone else noticed the large hill at the top left of the photo? It's probably a law (named hill in Scotland), and that's wher e the road is leading to. I don't know of such in Tain. I'm convinced the telegraph wires are a strong clue - this is/was a busy location along with the position of the photographer (elevated). I shall retire gracefully from this one however and would dearly like to know the location.
For the high ground behind the train to be Tain the photographer would have to be facing roughly west or south-west, with the train heading towards Inverness. However, there is nowher e east of Tain wher e the line curves in the correct direction (it is straight at South Balkeith). Also, the sun would have to be coming from the north. I therefore do not think this can be Tain, but can't offer any other suggestion.
Is this at Ballinluig on the Highand Mainline looking from the road bridge North, with the A9 out of sight to the right? The beech trees to the left are on the upper bank of the River Tummel.
I am going to try a little further north. A view looking south from the old (pre-bypass)A9 bridge in the north end of Pitlochry. Train is an evening Blair Atholl local in 1965 before the smaller stations closed
I don't know the location but the presence of telegraph wires suggests the Inverness to Aberdeen line. Wasn't this the last 'pole route' in Scotland?
The Struan / Blair Atholl locals were normally DMU operated. More crucially, the loco and coaches wouldn't have had this livery in 1965. I think it has to be WHL or Oban Line in the 1970s, but wher e I have no idea!
Bit of a wild shot but might that be Dufftown in the background, while the bridge is over the River Fiddich?
The train has just crossed the River Nevis shortly after leaving Fort William around 1970. Photo taken from Earl of Inverness Road with the oil sidings behind the camera on the other side of the bridge.
Query 1377
Query 1377
HST at speed... where and when?
[Added 1 February 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54086
HST at speed... where and when?
[Added 1 February 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54086
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Thornton West Junction, looking west? The borrowed HST would be heading towards Aberdeen on a diverted ECML working. Taken c2005.
Agree with KL - Thornton West Junction.
Query 1376
Query 1376
Line crossing a canal... where is this?
[Added 29 January 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54058
Line crossing a canal... where is this?
[Added 29 January 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54058
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This is the disused railway bridge over the Trent and Mersey canal at Whatcroft Hall, Cheshire. It formerly carried the single track ex-LNWR line between between Northwich and Sandbach. The line closed in 1960.
The railway bridge over the Trent and Mersey Canal near Middlewich.
Query 1375
Query 1375
Goods yard... where and when?
[Added 29 January 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54073
Goods yard... where and when?
[Added 29 January 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54073
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Armathwaite on the Settle & Carlisle, looking north, taken c1990.
The goods shed at Armathwaite on the S&C - probably around 2005.
Query 1373
Query 1373
HST at speed... where and when?
[Added 24 January 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54009
HST at speed... where and when?
[Added 24 January 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 54009
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East Coast Main Line South of Tweedmouth, around 1986.
I first thought of the road bridge to the west of Dundee at Magdalen Green but after a quick check think we could be looking from the now disused road bridge over the railway between the Broughty Ferry Rd and the docks. View would be east towards Broughty Ferry if it is where I'm thinking of.
Just a wild guess - heading South below Stonehaven
The sandy-looking soil made my first instinct somewher e around Montrose - but a scrutiny of Google Maps and street view turned up nowher e with a whinny bank topped by pylons and a road bridge layout to match between Dundee and Aberdeen.
I wondered if this was on the Fife Coast, but the pylon is a problem. Dundee before the demolition of the Carolina Port Power station and removal of the pylons is also possible?
A negative but I am fairly sure that it is not in Northumberland
To put in my tuppenceworth, it does have the look of somewher e in the south west of England. Perhaps around Bath in the seventies
Query 1372
Query 1372
Passing ^Pacer^... where and when?
[Added 20 January 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53968
Passing 'Pacer'... where and when?
[Added 20 January 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53968
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I think the location could be Pelaw, on the Newcastle - Sunderland line.
Pelaw Junction on Tyneside.Pacer photographed from the Metro platforms heading to Sunderland and possibly beyond.The Station Masters House in the background survived until about five years ago but suffered a serious fire when empty and it has subsequently been demolished.
Pelaw from the station platform
Query 1371
Query 1371
Interesting coach - what, where and when?
[Added 19 January 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53962
Interesting coach - what, where and when?
[Added 19 January 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53962
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An inspection coach of LNER origin. It could be DE900580 built in 1936. This coach was later used as an observation saloon on the West Highland Line and named Loch Eil, it is now at Carnforth. The location is Perth Carriage Sidings c1980.
Looks like Perth shed
I think this is the Gresley-designed LNER Chief Civil Engineer's saloon, DE900580, built in 1936, after rebuilding with enclosed balcony. I'd guess the location to be Perth Carriage Shed, circa 1980.
Query 1370
Query 1370
V3 hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 15 January 2016]NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53949
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V3 hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 15 January 2016]NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53949
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Not entirely sure, but I think the location is somewher e in the Lothians.
I can't remember these types of destination boards ever being used in the Lothians. Looks more West of Scotland somewher e.
I'm fairly sure the destination board says Helensburgh Central.
If that's a bracket signal that can be seen above the rear of the train, I'm thinking that this could be Whiteinch West Junction, with the train heading for Yoker and Clydebank, and the flat space to the right the original alignment of the branch to Whiteinch Victoria. Date, late 1950s as a guess.
Query 1369
Query 1369
Steam in the sixties... where is this?
[Added 11 January 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53868
Steam in the sixties... where is this?
[Added 11 January 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53868
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Lyoncross on the Lanarkshire & Ayrshire line, looking east. The space between the tracks was for an island platform, but this was not completed. Taken in the late 50s.
Looks like an island platform station site so I'll hazard a guess at Johnstone North on the Kilbarchan Loop, say late 1950s or early 1960s.
Lyoncross on the Neilston branch (train heading towards Neilston). The site of a planned but never constructed station.
The train is heading for Neilston past the site of Lyoncross Junction. Would put it around 1961/1962.
Query 1368
Query 1368
Steam in the sixties... where?
[Added 4 January 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53847
Steam in the sixties... where?
[Added 4 January 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53847
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I'm torn between Ayrshire and the GNoSR but I'll take a stab at Drongan.
Would go along with the Ayrshire suggestion - possibly even the north end of the Maidens & Dunure line.
Query 1367
Query 1367
Former goods shed... where?
[Added 4 January 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53815
Former goods shed... where?
[Added 4 January 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53815
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Looks like Tetbury on the former branch from Kemble.
Could be the old goods shed at Tetbury, which I believe is now a listed structure.
Query 1366
Query 1366
J36 with brake van... where and when?
[Added 1 January 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53773
J36 with brake van... where and when?
[Added 1 January 2016] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53773
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A pure guess just to kick it off - the Port Dundas branch with the E & G in the foreground. No idea when.
Looks like the Port Dundas branch, looking over the E&G.
Looking west over the main line at Cowlairs with the J36 on the Port Dundas branch. Probably taken in the mid 1950s?
Query 1365
Query 1365
Waiting for a train... where?
[Added 30 December 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53772
Waiting for a train... where?
[Added 30 December 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53772
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Westerfield station on the Ipswich to Lowestoft line, looking east.
Westerfield. Looking east from the level crossing.
The photograph has been taken from the level crossing at Westerfield, near Ipswich, not that long ago.
I think this is Westerfield in Suffolk, looking east from the LC on the B Road.
Query 1364
Query 1364
Platform view... where?
[Added 25 December 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53748
Platform view... where?
[Added 25 December 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53748
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Pontefract Baghill. Looking north towards Ferrybridge.
Query 1363
Query 1363
The train now standing... where?
[Added 23 December 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53657
The train now standing... where?
[Added 23 December 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53657
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Is it the Old Reading platform 10?
This looks like Reading platform 9 prior to re-building - taken from a Turbo by the looks of the reflection.
Query 1362
Query 1362
Steam at sunset... where and when?
[Added 19 December 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53626
Steam at sunset... where and when?
[Added 19 December 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53626
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The approach to Tarbolton station. The Clan could be working a Heads of Ayr to Newcastle or a special excursion c1963.
Bit of an Ayrshire look about this, so I'm guessing that it's a diverted Glasgow to Carlisle (and beyond?) train climbing up to Tarbolton station the Ayr to Mauchline line, say early 1960s.
Eastbound between Annbank and Tarbolton, say around 1962/1963 - probably a returning 'special'.
Derek Cross was there on what looks to have been the same day. Date is 1st June 1962 and the train is described in Steam in Scotland Vol. 1 (p.37) as an excursion returning from Ayr to Carlisle.
Query 1361
Query 1361
Interesting remains... what and where?
[Added 17 December 2015]
Interesting remains... what and where?
[Added 17 December 2015]
Answers
Could be the once rail connected engine shed/workshop at the former Gateside Colliery at Sanquhar. Last time I passed on the adjacent G&SW main line it appeared ready to collapse. The photo looks to be taken on the side furthest from the main line.
The DH suggestion sounds good to me.
Hint - this was not taken near Sanquhar.
I remember seeing a very derelict (loco?) shed from the A70 near Cranberry which would be on the GSWR branch from Auchinleck to Muirkirk near the junction for the Gasswater branch in the 1980s.
I think you mean Cronberry have a look at image 8930 on this site
Just being festive when I mentioned Cranberry!
I intend to leave this one to Ewan who is obviously giving it a lot of thought - see 8930. (At lunch today he asked me to pass the Cronberry sauce...)
I took this photograph in 2003 on a walk from Muirkirk to Cronberry. The view looks east to the location where the A70 crosses the trackbed of the former Muirkirk line. This building (a loco shed?) is located to the west end of a fairly substantial set of sidings which ran parallel to the line on its south side. What appears to be a signal box still stands nearby and the stumps of signal posts can be found on the mainline and sidings.
But what was this set of sidings?
Building materials appear to be from the 1950s. Nearby was the short lived Powharnal mine.
But what was this set of sidings?
Building materials appear to be from the 1950s. Nearby was the short lived Powharnal mine.
I think these were the exchange sidings for traffic from Cairnhill colliery. The mine lay uphill to the south of the A70 and the colliery branch passed under the road just west of wher e the road crossed the former Muirkirk line. The A70 has since been realigned.in this area.
I think I've got it:
NCB Scottish Division No 8 (East Ayr) Area
Wellwood Opencast Disposal Centre.
Can anyone confirm that?
Just to clarify exactly wher e this is - the site is about 2.5 miles east of the Cronberry exchange sidings, 2 miles east of Stonebriggs box, 1 mile east of Welltrees and about 1 mile west of Wellwood No 1 box. It is immediately west of wher e the re-aligned A70 crosses the trackbed at NS 63647 25009.
NCB Scottish Division No 8 (East Ayr) Area
Wellwood Opencast Disposal Centre.
Can anyone confirm that?
Just to clarify exactly wher e this is - the site is about 2.5 miles east of the Cronberry exchange sidings, 2 miles east of Stonebriggs box, 1 mile east of Welltrees and about 1 mile west of Wellwood No 1 box. It is immediately west of wher e the re-aligned A70 crosses the trackbed at NS 63647 25009.
If you look very closely at Google Earth, there is a small(ish) rectangular building lying at a slight angle to the Cronberry to Muirlirk line trackbed (as is the building in the photo) northeast of Gasswater Branch Junction and west of the southwest corner of Powharnal Opencast, at the end of a short track from the A70 road to its south, so I'm going to plump for that. The photo does have a definite Cronberry Moor look to it.
We're all talking about the same place with different names. We must have now all seen the new Bill Roberton photie!
Final clarification - this location is two miles east of Gasswater, is on the Muirkirk Branch mainline and unrelated to Cairnhill - all will be made clear in the forthcoming caption!
Query 1360
Query 1360
Site of a former station... where is this?
[Added 16 December 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53597
Site of a former station... where is this?
[Added 16 December 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53597
Answers
Killearn, Station Road above.
Possibly the site of Killearn station?
Agree with Killearn.
If it is Killearn (not convinced!) then the bridge has since been replaced.
Query 1359
Query 1359
Modern level crossing... where?
[Added 15 December 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53588
Modern level crossing... where?
[Added 15 December 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53588
Answers
Four Lane Ends level crossing on the Wigan to Southport line, looking east towards Wigan.
Query 1358
Query 1358
Steam hauled passenger train passing... where (and when)?
[Added 15 December 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53737
Steam hauled passenger train passing... where (and when)?
[Added 15 December 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53737
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Somebody's got to kick it off. It does have a look of somewher e to the west of Edinburgh,say on the Shotts line.
I'll plump for Glasgow south/west side pre-electrification.
I initially thought that this might be just east of Dumbarton East en route to Bowling passing Dumbarton Gasworks, but the track curvature is wrong (goes the other way at that point), so I'm going for an eastbound North Clyde suburban train rounding the curve between Jordanhill station and Hyndland Junction, say late 1959s or perhaps after steam services were reinstated when the Blue Trains failed, 1960/61.
RB's suggestion of between Jordanhill and Hyndland Jct was one I also considered but there didn't appear to be any sign of the hospital.
So a bit of a guess, could this be just south of Alexandria with a train heading to Renton & Dumbarton in 1957 or 1958?
So a bit of a guess, could this be just south of Alexandria with a train heading to Renton & Dumbarton in 1957 or 1958?
I think the location is east of Partick around the site of the former Yorkhill station which closed in the 1920s. The train is city bound and the date would be mid to late 1950s.
Query 1357
Query 1357
Over the level crossing... where?
[Added 14 December 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53576
Over the level crossing... where?
[Added 14 December 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53576
Answers
Could this be Manningtree LC with a Stratford white roof class 47 at the head of a northbound rake of early non air-conditioned Mk2 coaches. Possibly in the mid 80s.
Looks like the GE main line in Suffolk - early 1980s. probably.
I suggest this is the level crossing to the east of the old Bealings Station on the East Suffolk Line between Westerfield and Woodbridge.
Would go with SS on Bealings LC - say early 1980s - possibly one of the summer Saturday Liverpool St - Lowestoft workings.
Query 1356
Query 1356
Nice day for a walk... where?
[Added 14 December 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53566
Nice day for a walk... where?
[Added 14 December 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53566
Answers
Looks like we are on the footpath to the east of the S+C, heading north towards Blea Moor SB. Ribblehead viaduct behind the photographer.
Glenwhilly?
Somewher e on the S&C? Ribblehead or Dent.
Blea Moor.
Query 1355
Query 1355
Nice paint job... what, where and when?
[Added 12 December 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53552
Nice paint job... what, where and when?
[Added 12 December 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53552
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I'd say this is Barclay 0-4-0ST 'Balmenach' (No.2020 of 1936) stabled at the buffer end of the back island platform road at Boat of Garten - 1990s or 2000s.
Boat of Garten, A Strathspey Rly. Barclay 0-4-0ST. 'Balmenach'
Could this be one of the Andrew Barclay tanks at Carnforth ?
It's a preserved Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST. Possibly the one at the Strathspey Railway after a recent repaint.
AB saddle tank looking recently restored. Could it be on the Lakeside Railway?
First guess would be the back platform at Boat of Garten looking towards Aviemore mid seventies. Undeveloped car park fits but I don't recognise the style of buffer stop. Loco could be Balmenach or Daluaine.
The birches and hills in the background remind me of Boat of Garten in the 1970s.. I think the hard cored area to the left is on the golf club side, so this is looking South.
Query 1354
Query 1354
Industrial locomotive... what, where and when?
[Added 10 December 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53544
Industrial locomotive... what, where and when?
[Added 10 December 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53544
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One of Kincardine Power Station's Ruston Hornsbys. Early 1980s?
Kincardine Power Station sidings ... possibly around the time they were lifted and some transported to the Strathspey Railway - I think the loco went with them and worked on the Broomhill extension. So possibly around early to mid-1990s?
This is Kincardine Power Station, probably in the early 1990's with what appears to be a withdrawn Ruston shunter.
Ruston shunter parked behind the loco shed at the now closed and demolished Kincardine Power Station.
Kincardine Power Station
The loco shed at the former Kincardine power station. Ruston shunter, identity unknown. Around 1995/6?
Kincardine Power Station Engine shed sidings.The PS sidings were used in 1996-7 to load coal for a short trip to Longannet PS
The Ruston DE Loco was scrapped at Inverkeithing RM Supplies about this time.
The Ruston DE Loco was scrapped at Inverkeithing RM Supplies about this time.
Query 1353
Query 1353
A closed station... where is this?
[Added 9 December 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53524
A closed station... where is this?
[Added 9 December 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53524
Answers
Toddington station on the GWR Cheltenham to Honeybourne line, looking north. Taken during an early stage of the restoration by the Gloucester-Warwickshire Railway c.1982.
Toddington looking north. Now part of the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway.
Toddington?
Look like Toddington before the renaissance.
Query 1352
Query 1352
Steam hauled freight - where and when?
[Added 9 December 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53530
Steam hauled freight - where and when?
[Added 9 December 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53530
Answers
Approaching Dunblane from the north. Probably taken around 1959.
I'm going for a Girvan to Ayr freight heading up the Girvan Valley behind an ex-Caley 'Jumbo', late 1950s or early 1960s.
Agree with RB. Train is passing Kilkerran's Down Distant signal heading North.
Agree Girvan Valley between Dailly and Kilkerran - see Steam in Scotland Vol 1 page 45 top left.
Query 1351
Query 1351
Crossing a bridge... where?
[Added 3 December 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53470
Crossing a bridge... where?
[Added 3 December 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53470
Answers
My first instinct with this photo was that it was south of Rufford, looking north under the Ormskirk to Preston line. I have looked elsewher e but I have come back to the same place. If I am in the correct place, the houses in the background would be beside the A59 road. There would also be an occupation crossing over the railway and canal on this bridge.
This looks like the road/rail bridge over the Rufford branch of the Leeds Liverpool Canal on the Preston-Ormskirk line between Rufford and Burscough Bridge.
This is the bridge over the Rufford branch of the Leeds Liverpool canal to the south of Rufford station on the Preston Ormskirk line . The photo was taken in the pre Sprinter/Pacer era.
Query 1350
Query 1350
Loading the last of the parcels... where and when?
[Added 2 December 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE 53466
Loading the last of the parcels... where and when?
[Added 2 December 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE 53466
Answers
Suggest it is Sanquhar looking south from the Up platform with the Clan hauled train being a Glasgow St Enoch to Carlisle local. Date around 1962/3.
Oops meant Cumnock Station in my last post
Its bridge number 159 at ????
Old Cumnock station.
Agree Cumnock station around 1960.
Query 1349
Query 1349
Notable surviving structure... where?
[Added 1 December 2015]
Notable surviving structure... where?
[Added 1 December 2015]
Answers
Removed for investigation/correction
Query 1348
Query 1348
Platform view... where?
[Added 30 November 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53431
Platform view... where?
[Added 30 November 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53431
Answers
Hove, looking west. The sidings have been re-laid since this photo was taken and the wooden building is no longer there.
Its Hove Station which is just outside Brighton
I think the location maybe Kensington Olympia before all the recent rebuilding and the removal of the once extensive goods yard.
North side of Hove station, taken around 2000.
Query 1347
Query 1347
Shunting duties... where and when?
[Added 30 November 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53435
Shunting duties... where and when?
[Added 30 November 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53435
Answers
I suggest Leith Walk East, mid-late sixties - the 06 is still in green but with a blue data panel. Looks like a bit of a mix-up of the bonnet doors, though.
Leith Walk East, 1958-62 ?
The former goods depot at Leith Walk East. See image 36116. Much of the area was later taken over by a Royal Mail sorting office. This looks like it was taken around 1969.
Tend to agree with the Leith Walk East suggestions. From an RCTS on-line finds page she seems remarkably nomadic in her life. However was definitely recorded in various sites in Leith 11/68 till 10/69. She had other couple of short stays in 70's
I will go with Leith Walk East in 1968/69.
Definitely Leith Walk East, Easter Road is away to the left. Immediately behind the cab can be seen the single story chapel on Brunswick Road.
Query 1346
Query 1346
^Railscot HQ... and make it snappy!^ - Where is this?
[Added 27 November 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53419
'Railscot HQ... and make it snappy!' - Where is this?
[Added 27 November 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53419
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Boston, Lincs.
This looks like Boston station entrance.
Agree with Boston - the south east corner of the main station building
Query 1345
Query 1345
A closed station photographed in the 1990s... where?
[Added 27 November 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 2711
A closed station photographed in the 1990s... where?
[Added 27 November 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 2711
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Careston station on the Forfar & Brechin line. According to Google Streetview, the site of the building is now occupied by a house.
This is the old station at Careston on the Forfar-Brechin line. The building is long demolished, so the photograph was probably taken in the mid to late 1980s.
Query 1344
Query 1344
Pick up freight... where and when?
[Added 26 November 2015] NOW RERSOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53390
Pick up freight... where and when?
[Added 26 November 2015] NOW RERSOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53390
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Welsh location in the 1970s I would suggest - Cambrian Coast probably.
Llwyngwril station on the Cambrian Coast line, looking north in the late 70s. See photo 20110.
With the train containing a concrete slab, is it on the Wroxham to Lenwade line. There being a concrete factory in Lenwade, Norfolk.
Agree with Llwyngwril suggestion would say 1977.
Query 1343
Query 1343
Just passing... where?
[Added 24 November 2015] MOVED TO LONG TERM SECTION - 3 DECEMBER 2015 NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60951
Just passing... where?
[Added 24 November 2015] MOVED TO LONG TERM SECTION - 3 DECEMBER 2015 NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 60951
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I may be wrong but I think this is a London Midland station; the lamp post colours on the right look right for a station with that franchise. Although I have been thinking Birmingham area, I am still looking for a match for this location.
The picture given the width of the 'six foot' suggests it could be on an ex broad gauge route and is the object attached to the post in the foreground a mirror for driver only operation? It is I presume a now defunct Virgin Cross Country service. Quite a puzzle to solve.
Is that the Silverlink colour scheme on the display monitor support, and could this be a Cross Country service, possibly to Brighton via Kensington Olympia, diverted at Aynho Junction to run down the Great Central route to Neasden?
This is Goring and Streatley station between Reading and Didcot. The Voyager is on the UP main line. The relief lines are obscured by the building and vegetation on the right of the picture.
edit: sorry I meant to say 'the relief lines are obscured by the building and vegetation on the LEFT of the picture'
Definitely Goring and Streatley. I have a recent image with the curver rails and the distinctive house to the rear.
Agreed on Goring and Streatley - see http://www.savegoringgap.org.uk/press-gallery.html
Query 1342
Query 1342
Steam in the sixties... where is this?
[Added 21 November 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53342
Steam in the sixties... where is this?
[Added 21 November 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53342
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Query No. 3946: Climbing past Eastwood signal box between Thornliebank and Busby Junction with Busby Junction signals in the distance.
Query 1341
Query 1341
Coasting along... where and when?
[Added 20 November 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53383
Coasting along... where and when?
[Added 20 November 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53383
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Am fairly sure this train is approaching Parkhouse Junction, Ardrossan, from the Largs direction. Probably taken around the period 1959 - 1962.
I'm sure Jim Rafferty is right.
The photo has been taken from the Dalry Road overbridge. The factory to the right has been replaced by modern housing but the house in the background is still there, though the tree in front of it has grown considerably over the years and now obscures half of it.
The photo has been taken from the Dalry Road overbridge. The factory to the right has been replaced by modern housing but the house in the background is still there, though the tree in front of it has grown considerably over the years and now obscures half of it.
Query 1340
Query 1340
Interesting platform canopy... where?
[Added 18 November 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53338
Interesting platform canopy... where?
[Added 18 November 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53338
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Could be Arundel, West Sussex. Similar canopy and commercial premises exist on the north side of the line
I think EG is right with Arundel. Photograph is taken looking south west along the line to Bognor / Littlehampton - probably around 20 years ago.
Query 1339
Query 1339
Railscot request. Can anyone identify this location?
[Added 17 November 2015]
***** Menstrie it is - many thanks.
Railscot
Railscot request. Can anyone identify this location?
[Added 17 November 2015]
***** Menstrie it is - many thanks.
Railscot
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Menstrie, looking west with Dumyat Hill in the background. Possibly on the 12th June 1971. Six Bells Junction mentions a DMU tour then that visited the Dollar branch, this may have visied Menstrie too.
Has a look of Menstrie with the hills in the background and the houses at the bottom.
Query 1338
Query 1338
Old surfaceman^s hut alongside a trackbed... where is this?
[Added 16 November 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 8797
Old surfaceman's hut alongside a trackbed... where is this?
[Added 16 November 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 8797
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I am sure this location is on the lauder branch line
This is on the Formartine and Buchan Way between Dyce and Udny.
Is this on the Ballachullish branch near the station remains at North Ballachulish?
Somewher e on the Lauder Light Railway, perhaps?
Near Udny on the Buchan Way.
Query 1337
Query 1337
Lever frame... where?
[Added 13 November 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53254
Lever frame... where?
[Added 13 November 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53254
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The terminus at Great Yarmouth.
Great Yarmouth (Vauxhall).
This is Great Yarmouth - from the surroundings and loco livery I would put it at a photograph from 2001-2003.
Is it Great Yarmouth?
Query 1336
Query 1336
A closed station photographed in 200?... where is this?
[Added 10 November 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53286
A closed station photographed in 200?... where is this?
[Added 10 November 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53286
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Looks like the frontage of the old M&GN station at Gedney, Lincolnshire, closed in 1959.
Query 1335
Query 1335
View from an old signal box in the 1990s... where is this?
[Added 9 November 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53211
View from an old signal box in the 1990s... where is this?
[Added 9 November 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53211
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Glamis on the Strathmore line, looking towards Forfar, see photo 1473.
Looks like it could be Glamis or a similar box on the Strathmore route. Certainly Glamis box was still around in the early 90s.
Glamis
Glamis on the Strathmore line?
Query 1334
Query 1334
Steam hauled goods... where and when?
[Added 9 November 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53229
Steam hauled goods... where and when?
[Added 9 November 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53229
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Almond Valley Junction north of Perth, looking south. Line to Crieff on the right and Tulloch Dye Works in the background. Taken in the mid 50s before the area was altered by the development of Perth Yard.
Northbound at Almond Valley Junction, north of Perth in the early 1950s.
Query 1333
Query 1333
Steam in the sidings... where and when?
[Added 9 November 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53201
Steam in the sidings... where and when?
[Added 9 November 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53201
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Polkemmet?
It could be Methil Power Station.I think the SRPS's ex SSEB Barclay from Clydesmill Power Station visitedthere for an Open Day.
Could it be the sidings at Kinneil Colliery in the 1960s?
Is Methil, floodlights for the football over to the right, and fb rail means a modern facility (as then was).
Query 1332
Query 1332
Winter on the WCML... where and when?
[Added 7 November 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53185
Winter on the WCML... where and when?
[Added 7 November 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53185
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Looks like the north end of Rugby station in the mid 1970's.
Approaching Stafford around 1970.
Query 1331
Query 1331
Preparing to leave... where and when?
[Added 3 November 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53137
Preparing to leave... where and when?
[Added 3 November 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53137
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Could be the old station at Balloch Pier, probably taken in the late 1950s.
Balloch Pier, looking towards Loch Lomond in the late 50s.
BALLOCH PIER?
Balloch Pier prior to electrification?
Is this Balloch Pier? No sign of electrification so 1954 to 1958?
Balloch Pier
Could be the old Balloch Pier station - probably 1957 or 1958?
Query 1330
Query 1330
A closed station - where is this?
[Added 2 November 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53124
A closed station - where is this?
[Added 2 November 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53124
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Whitwick station on the Charnwood Forest Railway, looking south. See photo 48830 for the street level view.
Track level view at the old station of Whitwick in Leicestershire, now part of a walkway. The upper level is shown at image 48830 on the website.
This is Whitwick station, Leicestershire viewed at track bed/platform level. It was opened by the independent Charnwood Forest Company in 1883. Absorbed into the LMS at the grouping it was closed to passengers in 1931. Freight continued under BR auspices until 1963. See also images 48830 and 52971.
This is Whitwick, Leicestershire, looking south along what is now a walkway.
Query 1329
Query 1329
Old railway viaduct... where is this?
[Added 30 October 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53091
Old railway viaduct... where is this?
[Added 30 October 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53091
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Loch Stroan looking west.
Loch Stroan Viaduct on the Port Road between New Galloway and Loch Skerrow Halt
Query 1328
Query 1328
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 28 October 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53164
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 28 October 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53164
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Looks like another West Kilbride area photo but I'm not sure wher e exactly.
The N2 made me think of a Bathgate to Hyndland service in the late 50s somewher e east of Airdrie.
Been hesitant to add my tuppence worth on this one because if it was obvious some of the Waverley experts would have commented by now. Could it be Hawick's lonely 69510 on some working? I've often wondered what it did all day apart from shed pilot.
I think this could be one of Parkhead's N2s on Glasgow suburban duty. Given their usual routes at the time this was taken (say mid to late 1950s?) coupled with the surroundings, I'd place it on the Milngavie branch.
Query 1327
Query 1327
Steam on shed... where and when?
[Added 25 October 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53048
Steam on shed... where and when?
[Added 25 October 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53048
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Looks like part of the old Willesden shed in the late 1950s.
The design of the shed in the background has the look and feel of Holbeck (55A) MPD, Leeds, but couldnt be sure, I would have said it was probably about 1965 judging by the run down feel of the shed
The yellow cabside stripe dates the photo to September 1964 or later. The 12A shedplate pins it down to some time between 2 Jan 1965, when the loco transferred to Kingmoor from Holyhead, and 17 Apr 1965, when it was withdrawn. I can also understand the suggestion that the location is Holbeck but have a memory that the bay ends had three narrow windows with the centre one taller than the others rather than the round opening in the picture.
Probably way off the mark here but it has the look of the North end of Stirling South shed. It would be unusual for a Scot to be here but may have failed en route from Carlisle to Perth judging by the way its facing.
Annesley?
DH is correct with Stirling South, see image:-
https://www.flickr.com/photos/44544845@N08/8676623210
https://www.flickr.com/photos/44544845@N08/8676623210
Query 1326
Query 1326
Passing freight... where and when?
[Added 24 October 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53007
Passing freight... where and when?
[Added 24 October 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53007
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Hazarding a guess here and going for northbound freight between Prestwick and Monkton, just about wher e Prestwick Airport station now is, say late 1950s.
Looks like one of Ayr's 4F 0-6-0s with a northbound freight near the site of the old Monkton Junction, just north of the modern day Prestwick Airport station (opened in 1994). The north to south west spur was closed in 1949. Looks like this was taken in the late 1950s.
RB has it spot on. Prestwick SB can been seen in left background.
North of Prestwick approaching the site of the former Monkton Junction - say 1957?
Query 1325
Query 1325
Steaming along... where and when?
[Added 22 October 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52990
Steaming along... where and when?
[Added 22 October 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52990
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Could this be Knightswood North Jct with the train travelling from Anniesland towards Westerton? The line to the right would be to Maryhill if it is wher e I think it is.
Passing Seafield Pit sidings in Fife heading West to Kinghorn
I think this could be Knightswood North Junction, with the train coming from the Anniesland direction. 1950s.
Query 1324
Query 1324
Big old goods shed... where is this?
[Added 21 October 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52969
Big old goods shed... where is this?
[Added 21 October 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52969
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Carluke.
Carluke
Looks like Carluke
This looks like the old goods shed at Carluke, still in use by (I think) an agricultural supplies company. The station stands behind the shed.
Carluke - approaching the station.
Query 1323
Query 1323
Part of an abandoned platform... where?
[Added 20 October 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53029
Part of an abandoned platform... where?
[Added 20 October 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 53029
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It has the look of South Lanarkshire about it. Perhaps around Biggar or Carnwath.
It's the old east to south link on the former triangle at Forres, probably taken mid 1970s. The old crossing gate is on Tytler Street and the Royal Station Hotel is just off picture to the left. Both can be seen in Railscot image 28610, taken in pre-closure days.
[Ref Query: 1798] It's Bingham, Notts, served by trains on the Nottingham - Skegness line..
Query 1322
Query 1322
Where is this...? What^s going on...?
[Added 19 October 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52944
Where is this...? What's going on...?
[Added 19 October 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52944
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I think this is Elgin and the wher e the Autoballasters are being loaded with ballast from a stockpile.This would be to save on haulage costs/paths from Millerhill to the Far North Lines beyon Inverness
Looks like the old Stobswood sidings just north of Widdrington - ballast reclamation facility?
Looks like the sidings east of Georgemas Junction
Has a distinct similarity to the main line and yard at Georgemas Junction, viewed looking towards Wick from under the road bridge
Agree with Georgemas Junction suggestions - looks like the photograph was taken from the end of the platform below the bridge carrying the A9.
Georgemas? Creating a Virtual Quarry for renewals work: DBS Octopus (self discharge) rake of wagons.
The virtual quarry alongside the Wick line just beyond Georgemas Junction with a ballast train present.
Query 1321
Query 1321
A closed station photographed in the 1970s... where?
[Added 16 October 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 40566
A closed station photographed in the 1970s... where?
[Added 16 October 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 40566
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Somewhere in the south west - Devon or Cornwall possibly?
Brentor on the old SR mainline between Okehampton and Plymouth ?
Query 1320
Query 1320
60009 Union of South Africa... with WHAT, where and when?
[Added 14 October 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52939
60009 Union of South Africa... with WHAT, where and when?
[Added 14 October 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52939
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Train heading west on the Down Fife line just east of Haymarket shed, past the site of the Caledonian Rly overbridge at Coltbridge Jn - looking north towards Murrayfield and Craigleith. Date early 1980s, perhaps.
Between Haymarket station and shed, westbound in the late 70s or early 80s. That's the easy bit, I'm still trying to resolve the difficult part of the question re the particular working.
This is Haymarket. 600009 has just left the station and is passing the site of the former CR overbridge and is about to pass Haymarket shed - the class 40 in the picture is presumably just coming on or off shed. Probably late 1970s.
Westbound, passing John Bunyan's lye at Haymarket coal concentration depot. Probably late seventies. The Class 40 is leaving the loco depot.
Further to my earlier post, I think this is the Grampian railtour on 14 April 1979 which ran from Waverley to Aberdeen outbound via Dunfermline, return via Kirkcaldy. Seen passing Haymarket.
Can't find anything by way of specials that seems more likely than the MP suggestion.
There was another tour later in 1979 in September on the same route with the same loco but different stock - largely MK1s, wher eas the earlier tour had a lot of MK2s. By the vegetation I would say it is that one on 1st September 1979. A photo leaving Aberdeen is at https://www.flickr.com/photos/126693116@N06/18710209786/in/photostream/
On reflection the CD suggestion is probably the one - hadn't come across this tour previously.
Query 1319
Query 1319
Passing goods train... where and when?
[Added 12 October 2015]
Passing goods train... where and when?
[Added 12 October 2015]
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Bo'ness branch, around the 28 mile post. C 1960?
A 4F came to grief on one of the Ayrshire colliery branches, so I'm thinking it may be that part of the world.
I agree Ayrshire collieries. Perhaps near Holehouse Junction.
Agree Ayrshire - possibly the Annbank - Belston Junction section, say around 1960, with one of Ayr shed's Midland 4F 0-6-0s.
Whilst there were a couple of 4Fs at Ayr (and Hurlford, I think) sheds in the late 1950s/early 1960s, and this train appears to be coal empties , plus gunpowder van) heading for a colliery, the angle of the sun concerns me because I'm trying to figure out wher e in Ayrshire this could be from that, my guess possibly on the A&C near Dyke Junction, en route to Whitehill Colliery and the infamous headshunt that saw the demise of one of the same 4Fs.
I don't think it was a gunpowder van. If I remember correctly, these (empty or loaded) needed three empty barrier vehicles between the van and any other vehicle, particularly a vehicle carrying personnel.
I cannot offer a location yet but it is odd there is no headlamp denoting empty mineral and also if in the Ayrshire area the lack of the trip reporting numberplate which in the case of Robert Blane's theory could have been K32 or latterly A32. But I wouldn't disagree with Jim Watson's comment knowing of his intimate knowledge of the Bo'ness branch.
NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52957
Query 1318
Query 1318
A signal box... where and when?
[Added 6 October 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52845
A signal box... where and when?
[Added 6 October 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52845
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Burntisland. Early 60s
Given the size of the box and what appears to be tenement style housing to the right of the box, could this be in the Edinburgh area.
Possibly on the old Leith lines - somewhere around Crew Junction?
I'd agree with the Edinburgh area suggestion, but not Crew Jn as this is an NBR box. It looks like one of the Lothian Lines boxes (eg Niddrie North) but it's not that one. Checking through RailScot for pics of large Edinburgh area boxes has yet to turn up a match, but I'll keep looking.
The box reminds me of the old Saughton junction with the carriage siding behind the box wher e the loco is standing in the headshunt.
Has ex NBR Lothian lines feel to me too. Dont recollect tenaments in Saughton Area.
Could this be Singer on the line between Westerton and Dalmuir looking west?
Duddingston on the Edinburgh Sub.?
Query 1317
Query 1317
Tunnel vision... where is this?
[Added 5 October 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52825
Tunnel vision... where is this?
[Added 5 October 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52825
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View looking north from a farm accommodation overbridge to Bramhope Tunnel south portal, as a Northern Rail 3 Car Andrew Barclay built Class 144 DMU enters the tunnel as it heads north from Leeds towards Harrogate.
This is definitely not Bramhope Tunnel, because even the lesser south portal has a more decorative dressed stone portal. I'm not certain, but this may be Melling Tunnel on the Skipton to Carnforth line.
Query 1316
Query 1316
Approaching the site of a former station... where and when?
[Added 3 October 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52796
Approaching the site of a former station... where and when?
[Added 3 October 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52796
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Just a wild guess - something about the lie of the land suggests Kelso.
Can't argue with KS - this could well be the approach to Kelso station in the late 1960s.
Query 1315
Query 1315
View from a passing train - where and when?
[Added 28 September 2015] TO LONG TERM MYSTERIES 20 OCTOBER 2015. RETURNED TO CURRENT STATUS 26 DECEMBER 2017. NOW RESOLVED - REF QUERY 62279
View from a passing train - where and when?
[Added 28 September 2015] TO LONG TERM MYSTERIES 20 OCTOBER 2015. RETURNED TO CURRENT STATUS 26 DECEMBER 2017. NOW RESOLVED - REF QUERY 62279
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Elbowend Junction on the Dunfermline to Kincardine line? Possibly fairly recent.
Remains of the line to the exchange sidings at Comrie Colliery, Fife in the early 1980s?
Not the Comrie Exchange sidings. This could be Elbowend Junction though but not recently - I would say between 1960 and 1964. There was a signal box at Elbowend Jct until around then and a starter signal on the branch in that location (seen here with its arm removed) which was felled and left in situ and could be seen lying on the ground right through the 1970s when I began exploring here. Pictures from the Charlestown branch in the early 60s show it to be quite overgrown as here. The trackwork at Elbowend was also simplified in the early 60s when the box was closed. In the late 1960s and early 1970s the track on the branch was renewed and re-ballasted. So I'm not 100% certain it's Elbowend but it could be. Those could be the Pentlands just visible across the Forth in the background and you can see them from there.
The photograph has a definite Irish feel about it, although I haven't been able to identify a more specific location as yet.
Could this be Alyth Junction looking towards Alyth ??
Looks like the junction at Gortatlea, Co Kerry, in the late 1980s looking southwest along the remains of the Castleisland branch - which had been closed to all traffic for around 10 years by this time.
Query 1314
Query 1314
What, where and when?
[Added 28 September 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52742
What, where and when?
[Added 28 September 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52742
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I'm not sure wher e, but this is a GSWR six wheel luggage brake, converted (as a nnumber were) into a Pooley's van.There is one (102) preserved at Bo'ness. There were different formats for conversion and this one retains the double doors.
Elvanfoot
G&SWR 6 wheel brake van in departmental use @ Elvanfoot. Suggest date is around 1967 (it was there in Summer 1967).
I think this is an old ex-GSWR luggage brake van. If it's the one I think it is I suspect this might have been taken at Elvanfoot - the end of the Wanlockhead branch - in the late 1960s.
From memory, in the early 60's the Elvanfoot vehicle was being used as a fishing club bothy.
Query 1313
Query 1313
A former station site... where and when?
[Added 24 September 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52693
A former station site... where and when?
[Added 24 September 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52693
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I'm guessing Ballathie, between Stanley Junction and Cargill viaduct, looking southwest, on the line to Forfar, say in the 1980s (significant tree growth in the area nowadays).
I think this is Newton Stewart looking west.
The approach to Glenluce from the east on the former Dumfries - Stranraer line. Possibly around 1995.
Old station site at Ballathie - around 1990?
Query 1312
Query 1312
Passing DMU... where and when?
[Added 23 September 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52682
Passing DMU... where and when?
[Added 23 September 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52682
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This is Millom signalbox on the Cumbrian coast line. Note that bars on the door for limited clearence sections of the line. Taken around 1987. Scene still relatively unchanged except you now see loco hauled 37s on passenger workings.
Millom on the Cumbrian Coast line, looking west. The DMU is heading towards Barrow, note the window bars on the doors for the Maryport & Carlisle section. Taken in the early 80s.
I think we are looking at Millom SB just west of the station. With the DMU in blue/grey, the telegraph poles and the box not yet refurbished, I would guess that it is in the mid to late 80s?
A DMU passng Millom on the Cumbrian coast line in the 1980s.
A Class 108 with window bars suggests the Cumbrian Coast, and this is Millom; I'm assuming the mid-1980's.
Query 1311
Query 1311
Hard working goods engine... where and when?
[Added 22 September 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52708
Hard working goods engine... where and when?
[Added 22 September 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52708
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Near Drongan, Ayrshire, around 1958?
West of Muirkirk in the 1950s possibly?
I believe the photograph is taken from St Marnock Goods Yard looking towards Gatehead. The train would be heading towards Kilmarnock. Date maybe 6th May 1954 as looking at image 51602 it suggests the photographer has turned a full 360 deg to capture the query image and the yard exit signal being off for the shunting in the yard backs this up also.
I thought this was rather familiar but couldn't pin it down, but think that Donald Hillier has nailed it, the entrance to St. Marnock's Goods in Kilmarnock (aka Rugby Road Coal Lyes). I've just checked some photos that I took when the yard was being lifted, and the track layout in the foreground is exactly how it was when photographed, 31 August,1985, coincidentally from almost exactly the same position. The trees in the distant background are at 'The Mount' (local 'big house') and my house in the Grange Estate is now in the field behind the loco's tender (that part of the estate built 1963, which helps to date the photo to a certain extent). Don't have a mgnifying glass to hand, but back then there was a pylon on the north (right) side of the line just in front of the background trees, but I think that it's hidden by the swirling steam from the loco. If visible, that would completely confirm the location.
I agree with DH. The Caledonian 0-6-0 is near the location of the old St Marnock's signal box. I would suggest the picture was taken in or around 1954.
Query 1310
Query 1310
Approach to a former station... where?
[Added 21 September 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52651
Approach to a former station... where?
[Added 21 September 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52651
Answers
Blackford, before modern day dereliction..
Blackford.
Blackford, Perthshire
Query 1309
Query 1309
Site of a former junction, photographed in the 1980s... where is this? NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52662
Site of a former junction, photographed in the 1980s... where is this? NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52662
Answers
Line to Kirkintilloch, Sunnyside Jct., Coatbridge?
The southern approach to the old Galashiels station shortly after track lifting?
I keep thinking that this might be Polkemmet Junction at Bathgate, but I'm not totally familiar with the lie of the land there so this is nothing more than a wild guess based on a hunch!
It is on the old Paisley Canal line just west of Paisley West station. It was the old junction for the line to Glenburn and Barrhead. the photo was taken around 1985 just after the line was lifted and it is now a cycle path.
I go along with CB. The site of Potterhill Junction looking towards Elderslie - looks like it was taken in the mid to late 1980s.
The buildings at the top of the picture look like those on Glenburn Road in Paisley
Query 1308
Query 1308
Approaching a level crossing... where?
[Added 17 September 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52631
Approaching a level crossing... where?
[Added 17 September 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52631
Answers
Low Row in Cumbria on the N&C route looking east towards Newcastle. Beind the train is the replacement signalbox, only built around 5 years ago.
Low Row on the Newcastle & Carlisle line, looking north-east.
Low Row, looking in the Carlisle direction.
Query 1307
Query 1307
Platform view... where is this?
[Added 15 September 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52648]
Platform view... where is this?
[Added 15 September 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52648]
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I think it is one of the inner stations on the Central line to West Ruislip but not sure which one
Possibly Hainhault station on the Central Line?
Had thought initially it could be at North Acton LU, but now wonder if it could be Northalt LU looking east
Having a rethink suggests it could poss be Willesden Lower, looking south with the line curving left to skirt round Willesden TMD, and the North London line bridge seen ahead.
Train is 1995 Northern Line stock, possibly Colindale on the Edgware branch, looking south.
This is the LU Piccadilly line station at South Ealing - a fairly recent photograph.
Query 1306
Query 1306
Speeding Jubilee... where and when?
[Added 13 September 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52619
Speeding Jubilee... where and when?
[Added 13 September 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52619
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Possibly somewher e on the Settle to Carlisle line - Mallerstang?
The wind shaped trees behind the train and the shape of the bank suggest a coastal location to me, possibly the Largs line to the north of Ardrossan.
Agree with the RB suggestion - approaching Ardrossan from the north. Presumably a special or returning excursion train from Largs.
Query 1305
Query 1305
A closed station... where is this?
[Added 11 September 2015] NOW TRESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52607
A closed station... where is this?
[Added 11 September 2015] NOW TRESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52607
Answers
The location looks to be West Country. Somerset & Dorset possibly?
Not a clue as to location but the concrete blocks resemble WW2 anti tank defences at Coastal sites.
Agree with all of the above. I think this is Donyatt Halt on the former Chard Junction to Taunton line. The WW2 anti-tank defences are part of the Taunton Stop Line.
It is donyatt halt, you can see it on the bridge in donyatt in park lane
Query 1304
Query 1304
What, where and when?
[Added 8 September 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52569
What, where and when?
[Added 8 September 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52569
Answers
Looks like a converted coach for use in checking/testing overhead electrification works. Possibly awaiting its fate at Millerhill in the late 1980s.
An electrification test car rebuilt from a former LMS Period III 50' full brake. Probably the one in the scrap line at Craigentinny.
OHLE Test Coach MENTOR introduced by BR in the 1970's.
Definitely not Test Coach MENTOR which was converted from a BR Mk1 BSK in the early 1970s and still exists. Maybe the predecessor of MENTOR?
Yes, this is DM395580 which was converted from an ex-LMS coach in the 1960s and was the predecessor of OHLE Test Coach MENTOR ADB975091. Presumably having been replaced DM395580 is pictured on the scrap line in the 1970s.
All photos from Author's collection unless otherwise indicated
Early days The OHLE test vehicle employed in the early years of electrification shown fitted with a Faiveley AMBR pantograph and coupled to an AC locomotive. It is unlikely that this method of monitoring would have been used as the locomotive's pantograph would influence the performance of the test pan. Usually diesel locomotives were used.
The official picture of coach M395580
All photos from Author's collection unless otherwise indicated
Early days The OHLE test vehicle employed in the early years of electrification shown fitted with a Faiveley AMBR pantograph and coupled to an AC locomotive. It is unlikely that this method of monitoring would have been used as the locomotive's pantograph would influence the performance of the test pan. Usually diesel locomotives were used.
The official picture of coach M395580
Rather than Millerhill or Craigentinny, I think this is actually Thornton (based on the part of the building visible in the background). It looks like the picture was taken in 1988/1989.
Like Prestonian I also believe this to be MENTOR's predecessor. However I'm not sure what happened to this vehicle after it was replaced by MENTOR. Was it reused and renumbered? The picture appears to show the vehicle with an ADB number, rather than the number DM395580.
Query 1303
Query 1303
Black 5 at speed... where and when?
[Added 4 September 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52540
Black 5 at speed... where and when?
[Added 4 September 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52540
Answers
I wonder if this is an Ayr bound train between Gailes and Barassie?
Agree Ayrshire - possibly just after leaving Saltcoats southbound with the shoreline just off picture on the left.
Agree with EC re location. I think this is a Largs - Glasgow St Enoch train shortly after leaving Saltcoats around 1960.
Query 1302
Query 1302
View from the platform of a closed station... where and when?
[Added 1 September 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52442
View from the platform of a closed station... where and when?
[Added 1 September 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52442
Answers
Looking south from Trinity station on the Granton branch, c1980.
View south from Trinity station around 1980.
Trinity station on NBR Granton branch, taken by Bill Roberton in the early 1980s?
This could be the Granton branch in north Edinburgh, looking south from Trinity station towards Trinity Junction: the near bridge would be under Lennox Row and further away is the tunnel under East Trinity Rd. Possibly a Bill Roberton pic taken at the same time as image 36623 (June 1978).
This looks like the view south from the closed Trinity station in the 1980s.
Looking south from the old station at Trinity in June 1978 - the reverse of Bill Roberton image 36623.
Query 1301
Query 1301
Start of a single line section... where?
[Added 30 August 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52428
Start of a single line section... where?
[Added 30 August 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52428
Answers
Croxall Road Level Crossing, Alrewas looking towards Wychnor Jct.
Query 1300
Query 1300
Old goods shed... where and when?
[Added 29 August 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52487
Old goods shed... where and when?
[Added 29 August 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52487
Answers
I'm fairly sure this is the old goods shed that stood alongside Aberdour station. As I recall, it was demolished in the early 1980s.
Looks like a small LSWR goods shed. I'm not able to nail it down - Camelford or Port Isaac Road on the former North Cornwall line look very similar, but it can really be everywher e out West.
I go along with the suggestion regarding Aberdour - had almost forgotten about the old goods shed that stood there.
Yes, while it is similar in style to those built by the old London and South Western Railway in Cornwall it is nevertheless the shed at Aberdour.
Query 1299
Query 1299
B1 hauled train... where and when?
[Added 27 August 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52399
B1 hauled train... where and when?
[Added 27 August 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52399
Answers
Departing from Peterhead, c1950?
The train is leaving Peterhead for Aberdeen, probably in the early to mid 1950s.
Query 1298
Query 1298
Railway bridge... where?
[Added 26 August 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52381
Railway bridge... where?
[Added 26 August 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52381
Answers
GSWR, Annan, Dumfries & Galloway.
A wild guess but somewher e on the old Port Road between Dumfries and Challoch Junc?
The railway bridge over the River Annan just west of Annan station.
Query 1297
Query 1297
Fast freight... where is this?
[Added 26 August 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52394
Fast freight... where is this?
[Added 26 August 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52394
Answers
A southbound train on the WCML about to run through Acton Bridge station.
WCML at Acton Bridge, looking north.
Is this Hartford looking north along the WCML, with the spur running up to the Cheshire Line Committee line at Northwich seen running off to the right.
Acton Bridge with an up ballast heading for Crewe
Query 1296
Query 1296
Steaming steadily... where and when?
[Added 24 August 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52388
Steaming steadily... where and when?
[Added 24 August 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52388
Answers
Near Williamwood on the Lanarkshire & Ayrshire line. Looking north-east from the bridge carrying the line to East Kilbride, the trackbed of the line from Muirend to Clarkston East Jc. can be seen on the right. The train is heading towards Neilston, c1960.
This has the look of the Bowling area to the east of the swing bridge over the canal with the train heading to Glasgow on the L&D.
Glasgow suburban service southbound near Williamwood. The Muirend to Clarkston East route runs along the embankment in the background. Looks to have been taken in 1959/1960.
Query 1295
Query 1295
A former station... where is this?
[Added 23 August 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52362
A former station... where is this?
[Added 23 August 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52362
Answers
The station is the former Great Central station Brackley Central as opposed to the previous L & NWR at the other end of the town and long demolished.
The Great Central station is in use as a tyre depot.
The Great Central station is in use as a tyre depot.
The old Brackley Central station in Northanptonshire - once a stop on the GC London extension - now a garage.
Query 1294
Query 1294
Where and when... plus any info about the DMU?
[Added 22 August 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52351
Where and when... plus any info about the DMU?
[Added 22 August 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52351
Answers
Its a Swindon class 123 set after transfer from Cardiff to Reading in the mid 1970s. They were withdrawn from the WR by 1977. The set is normal formation was 518 / L708 : 52093 + 59825 + 59830 + 52103. The worked Paddington outer suburban so - Oxford or Newbury. The buffet cars were withdrawn early so the picture may be of it as a 3 car set. As for location I am going to guess Reading, but wait to stand corrected.
Agree with CD other than the location, which I think could be High Wycombe.
Agree with High Wycombe suggestion - see top image in this link:
http://www.roscalen.com/signals/HighWycombe/
http://www.roscalen.com/signals/HighWycombe/
Query 1291
Query 1291
B1 61191, where, when and why?
[Added 19 August 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52357
B1 61191, where, when and why?
[Added 19 August 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52357
Answers
B1 61191 was a St.Margarets engine and to judge by the rail chairs and the few telegraph wires this looks like a secondary main line in NBR territory. Airdrie-Bathgate, perhaps? It looks like a train of old brake vans being hauled away for scrapping - some of the leading ones look like old ex-NBR stock.
Possibly westbound from Tweedmouth in the 1950s with what appears to be a trainload of condemned brake vans.
B1 61191 was withdrawn in August 1965 so this photograph was probably taken sometime between 1955 and 1965. This would seem a bit early to me for mass brake van scrapping, which happened much later in the 1980s. Brake van tours were popular in the steam era so it is more likely that this was some form of positioning move or empty stock working in connection with those.
I'm fairly sure this is the eastern section of the Tweedmouth - St Boswells line, although I have no suggestions regarding the purpose of the trip other than those already made.
Am I correct in thinking that the shadow being cast by the B1 suggests the sun is high in the sky and the train is heading in an easterly direction?
As for why so many brakevans were being moved at the same time, I initially thought of a railtour but have come round to wondering if they were being taken for/from maintenance/exams during a holiday period perhaps in the coalfields?
As for the line, my first thought was Airdrie-Bathgate-Edinburgh and second was Alloa-Dunfermline. Perhaps the telegraph pole and arrangement of the insulators on the cross arms and top cap may assist.
As for why so many brakevans were being moved at the same time, I initially thought of a railtour but have come round to wondering if they were being taken for/from maintenance/exams during a holiday period perhaps in the coalfields?
As for the line, my first thought was Airdrie-Bathgate-Edinburgh and second was Alloa-Dunfermline. Perhaps the telegraph pole and arrangement of the insulators on the cross arms and top cap may assist.
Query 1289
Query 1289
Railtour... where and when?
[Added 18 August 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52321
Railtour... where and when?
[Added 18 August 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52321
Answers
I think this is Garve on 25 Sept 1982, with LMS Black Five 5025 about to head west to Kyle after crossing an eastbound service train.
Query 1288
Query 1288
A former railway over railway location... where?
[Added 18 August 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52333
A former railway over railway location... where?
[Added 18 August 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52333
Answers
I think we are looking SE on the G&SW trackbed from Dalry Jct to Crosshouse Jct with the Caley line from Giffen to Kilwinning over the top.
I think John McIntyre is right. The O.S. map for this location just outside Kilwinning matches, complete with power line and electricity substation beyond the viaduct.
Query 1287
Query 1287
Lonely outpost... where and when?
[Added 13 August 2015]
Lonely outpost... where and when?
[Added 13 August 2015]
Answers
Belston Junction on the Annbank to Cumnock line, looking west c1960.
One of the old Ayrshire signal boxes, possibly in the Cumnock area, taken in the 1950s?
I suggest Belston Junction in Ayrshire.
NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52273
Query 1286
Query 1286
Looking over the site of a former station... where and when?
[Added 10 August 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52243
Looking over the site of a former station... where and when?
[Added 10 August 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52243
Answers
The bridge in the distance makes me think Rosyth.
Has a definite feeling of somewhere in the Glasgow suburbs - unfortunately can't pinpoint at present.
Could this be Stepps looking from the original station site at the A80 towards the new one? The bridge in the distance would be Cardowan Road.
Agree with JW - the old Stepps station - looking towards the future site of its eventual replacement!
Query 1285
Query 1285
A disused railway bridge - the line closed in the 1960s... where is this?
[Added 9 August 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52215
A disused railway bridge - the line closed in the 1960s... where is this?
[Added 9 August 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52215
Answers
To me that bleak wind-swept landscape in the background says lower Lune Valley which would place this on the ex-LNWR Lancaster to Glasson Dock branch. The bridge is a type known as a cattle creep.
On the Glasson Dock branch in Lancashire?
It now carries a walking and cycling path on the old Glasson Dock branch in Lancashire.
Query 1284
Query 1284
A former junction, photographed in the 1980s... where? NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52189
A former junction, photographed in the 1980s... where? NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52189
Answers
Junction to old Rootes car factory at Linwood?
Looks like the old Pressed Steel plant at Linwood, much of which I believe has since been redeveloped.
Query 1283
Query 1283
What, where and when?
[added 31 July 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52143
What, where and when?
[added 31 July 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52143
Answers
The carriage and signal box look very GNSR. Possibly Inverugie on the Peterhead line, looking towards Maud c1950.
Looks like a camping coach - somewhere on the C&O or even the Buchan lines possibly?
Inverugie, on the GNSR Maud to Peterhead Line.
this is indeed inverugie my father William roy was porter signalman when john Mackie was station master at inverugie before the second war
Query 1281
Query 1281
A junction... where and when?
[Added 30 July 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52171
A junction... where and when?
[Added 30 July 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52171
Answers
About all I can contribute is that from the shape of the signal spectacles it's unlikely to be on former CR metals.
I think these are North British signals but no clue as to location at present.
A bit of a stab - the gentle roll of the land makes me wonder if this could be looking south from Lugton, which would make the line diverging on the right the Beith/RNAD branch. Nothing firm to go on though.
I agree with the Ayrshire suggestion but I think this is further south. Possibly one of the old colliery branches.
I've been thinking all along that those signals were North British, but the previous comment about it being Ayrshire made me think of Dykes Junction, on the old A&C between Skares and Dumfries House. The line there crossed a viaduct then went on to single line (as this does) and the branch ran up a steep gradient roughly parallel to the main line into a headshunt (wher e one of Ayr shed's '4F'0-6-0s met its end) before heading off into the wilds and Whitehill Pit up on the hill.
Would go with the RB suggestion from checking on old maps. Shown as Dykes Junction, just east of the old Skares station.
I think Robert has it - see http://maps.nls.uk/view/82868253
The signal box is in the right location as well for all that rodding to the points at the actual junction.
The signal box is in the right location as well for all that rodding to the points at the actual junction.
Query 1280
Query 1280
A former station site photographed in the 1990s... where?
[Added 27 July 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52287
A former station site photographed in the 1990s... where?
[Added 27 July 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52287
Answers
I think I can see the Eildon Hills, in the distance, framed below the bridge. I do not know the area, but that would make it the Kelso branch, looking west.
I think this is close to Greenlaw
Looks like Greenlaw but looking east not west as suggested. You cannot see the Eildon hills from Greenlaw.
It looks as if there is still a road on top of this one but the bridge at Greenlaw station was bypassed (close by to the east) about 40 years ago. Also if taken from the west the station building would be visible on the left. Although I have done inspections of all the former railway bridges carrying public roads in the Borders, it's not ringing any bells.
Looks like it could be in Northumberland on the old line between Wooler and Alnwick.
I'm sure that there's a half-buried bridge in the Mid-Lanark lines somewher e around Blackwood, and this might be it, but I cannot for the life of me find the photo that would confirm this, or otherwise of course.
Possibly Waverley line between Belses and Hassendean at Standhill farm
There is much similarity to the bridge by Standhill Farm, but something about the lie of the land doesn't seem quite right. Based on the slope of the road and bridge (and the vegetation) this would have to be a view from the north, in which case the photographer would be standing in the middle of a farm yard or farm building! Perhaps pre-dates relatively modern farm works?
The clue says 'former station site' - there were sidings at Standhill but not a station as far as I'm aware.
Has similarities to the bridge next to the former Castle Douglas and Dumfries Railway station at Kirkgunzeon.
Can the Eildons be seen from the Gordon area?
Not through the bridge at Gordon station.
Little doubt this is in South Lanarkshire in the 1970s or 80s. Still trying to relate to the scene at that time on old maps.
The site of the former Hamilton and Strathaven Railway station at Glassford is a possible match.
Agree with Glassford - view south through the road bridge towards Strathaven.
Query 1278
Query 1278
Signal box falling apart... where and when?
[Added 24 July 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 5252
Signal box falling apart... where and when?
[Added 24 July 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 5252
Answers
Stevenston No. 2 on the Largs branch, looking east. Possibly taken on 31/8/85, the same date as the photo of Holm Junction added to the site recently.
Stevenston No 2
Glasgow High Street goods 1972?
I think it could be Stevenston No 2 box.
Looks like Stevenston No 2 box, possibly taken from the train during the 31 August 1985 railtour.
Query 1277
Query 1277
Approaching a bridge... where and when?
[Added 21 July 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52075
Approaching a bridge... where and when?
[Added 21 July 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52075
Answers
Near the south end of the Maidens and Dunure Light Railway in the early 1960s.
BR Std Class 3 2-6-0, somewher e on the GSWR section in the early 1960s - Dalmellington branch, perhaps?
The bridge has a distinctly KPK&AR look to it, but I can't figure on what single track line this is, possibly near Lugar or Commondyke on the Auchinleck to Cronberry branch, long after that line was singled, which would probably make the train a special of some sort.
Sorry, my previous should of course read 'GPK&AR'. Further thoughts though, I've discounted the Darvel Branch (bridges were iron/steel girder type), and I would also discount the Dalmellington Branch south of Waterside as the only overbridge that I can think of on that section always had two tracks below it - the branch proper and the Sillyhole mineral line/Cutler Sidings headshunt. The A&C between Belston and Cronberry Junctions also appears to be out because the bridges on that line, although arches, were a more modern design with radiused and not elliptical arches. I've just said a lot but said nothing to solve the mystery at the same time!
Could it be the western end of the old Lanark - Muirkirk line?
I'm sure the Dalmellington branch suggestion was correct. This looks like a train about to enter the town through the bridge that stood just north of the A713, demolished some time after 1964 when this part of the line closed.
This could be the bridge carrying the minor road from the A713 to Minnivey farm, see https://www.flickr.com/photos/rigsby1958/3330940223?ytcheck=1 for a recent view. The 1:2500 1962 OS map on the Old Maps website shows a single line on the south side under the bridge. If this is the correct location, the train would be heading towards Ayr.
Suggest it's loco 77017 on the return journey following the southbound train shown in GHR image 9354.
Query 1276
Query 1276
A former goods shed... where?
[Added 21 July 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52053.
A former goods shed... where?
[Added 21 July 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52053.
Answers
Strathaven
Sinclairtown goods depot,Kirkcaldy.
The building resembles that at Strathaven Central but the appearance is not recent.
Could be the old goods shed at Strathaven.
Query 1275
Query 1275
Looking towards a former junction... where?
[Added 18 July 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52018
Looking towards a former junction... where?
[Added 18 July 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 52018
Answers
Gorbals Junction in Glasgow, see photo 27882.
I think this is Gorbals Jct looking north from the site of Gorbals station.
I am thinking it could be Cumberland Street Station.
Looking north towards Gorbals Junction with the old stairway leading from Gorbals station and the old Main Street station off to the left. Probably taken in the 1990s.
Query 1274
Query 1274
B1 in a hurry... where and when?
[Added 14 July 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51998
B1 in a hurry... where and when?
[Added 14 July 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51998
Answers
Eastbound excursion approaching Elgin around 1958.
This reminds me of the Dundee to Perth line around Kinfauns with a westbound train. If it is that area, the River Tay would be further to the right.
This has a definite Ayrshire coast feel about it.
I think EG's Ayrshire Coast suggestion is right. This looks like one of the weekend day trips to Largs approaching the town from the south in the late 1950s / Early 1960s.
Agree with JR - looks a lot like approach to Largs - the distant signal, the chimneys of the house between Fairlie and Largs and the A78 in the background.
Query 1273
Query 1273
Steady progress... where and when?
[Added 10 July 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51946
Steady progress... where and when?
[Added 10 July 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51946
Answers
BR Standard 2-6-4 tank No. 80063 on the last steam train on the Comrie-Gleneagles branch (6.45 pm ex Comrie) approaching Strowan tunnel between Comrie and Crieff on branch closure day, 4th July 1964.
Query 1272
Query 1272
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 7 July 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51932
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 7 July 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51932
Answers
Largs bound train approaching West Kilbride just short of the B7047 under bridge?
Approaching Crieff in the late 1950s?
I think this is a train operating over the former Muirkirk to Lanark line, most likely taken around 1957/58.
The hills match the underpass just South of Kilbride?
Re AT's previous comment I think this could well be the western end of the Lanark - Muirkirk line in the 1950s.
There is also a good match for a section of the Kilpatrick Hills just to the east of Dumbarton.
I think the Kilpatrick Hills suggestion is correct and that this is a westbound train approaching Dumbarton in the 1950s.
Query 1271
Query 1271
Train approaching... where and when?
[Added 5 July 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51882
Train approaching... where and when?
[Added 5 July 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51882
Answers
Could this be Drybridge station with the train heading for Kilmarnock?
Drybridge on the Kilmarnock & Troon line, looking south west towards Barassie in the late 50s.
I think this is Drybridge in Ayrshire in the late 1950s. The train approaching is probably an Ayr - Kilmarnock service.
The train is approaching Drybridge station in Ayrshire heading for Kilmarnock. The station closed in 1969 and is long demolished although part of the up platform remains visible. Looks to have been taken in 1957 or thereabouts.
The loco looks to be a very grimy 77000 standard class, possibly one allocated to 67B Hurlford, which could possibly suggest a date more in the early - mid 60's; as steam was coming to an end on local services in SE Scotland.
Query 1270
Query 1270
Looking along a branch line... where and when?
[Added 2 July 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51846
Looking along a branch line... where and when?
[Added 2 July 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51846
Answers
Looks like the branch that served the Frances Colliery north of Kirkcaldy. It closed in the mid to late 1980s. Probably taken around 1983.
I reckon this is the mineral branch from the exchange sidings at Dysart to the Frances Colliery, looking east at the level crossing known locally as the 'White gates'.
Dysart oil depot on the branch that served Frances Colliery - possibly around 1981/1982.
Agree Frances Colliery branch - see 38845.
Query 1269
Query 1269
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 1 July 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51838
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 1 July 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51838
Answers
Track configuration and curvature fit with a Glasgow bound train approaching the the island platform at Dunbarton East.
At work and can't see a good quality picture but it has me thinking of Dumbarton East looking east as the line curves left towards Dumbarton Central. If it is then it would be a Glasgow bound L+D train approaching east station in the mid to late 50s as there is no sign of electrification. I'll have another look when I get home.
This could be an eastbound train approaching Dumbarton East in 1957 or 1958.
Query 1268
Query 1268
^Twas a gloomy day on the scrapline... where and when?
[Added 28 June 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51827
'Twas a gloomy day on the scrapline... where and when?
[Added 28 June 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51827
Answers
Several of these lay in store at Polmont about 1961, prior to withdrawal. The chimney cover is typical of that time.
Reminds me of the old Darnall shed, Sheffield, which closed in 1964.
That looks like a GCR built D11/1 (higher cab profile, nameplate) rather than a Scottish D11/2.
Could be D11/1 No. 62663 'Prince Albert' in store at Staveley shed in the Autumn of 1959.
Agree with Staveley 62663 suggestion - seems to match image on Internet, although taken from different angle.
Query 1267
Query 1267
Up express... where and when?
[Added 27 June 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51801
Up express... where and when?
[Added 27 June 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51801
Answers
Looking north from Bellrock Road bridge between Newton-on-Ayr and Prestwick. The signals control the north end of Falkland Yard. The train could be a Stranraer to Glasgow working, taken in the mid 80s.
I think this is Newton Junction, Newton on Ayr - date unknown
Northbound shortly after passing through Falkland Yard, Ayr. Possibly the late morning Stranraer - Euston in the mid 1980s?
Northbound train ex-Ayr just north of Falkland Junction Yard, photographed from the minor road overbridge at that location. The signal opposite the loco gave access to the sidings on both sides of the line.
Query 1266
Query 1266
Hold up... where and when?
[Added 22 June 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51788
Hold up... where and when?
[Added 22 June 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51788
Answers
The Wensleydale Railway, east of Bedale, in the early 1980s?
A special at the western end of the Wansbeck Valley line in the early 1960s?
Could it be an empty stock train just beyond East Kilbride station on the old Blantyre line stub in the early 1960s?
The shine on the railhead suggests a bit of recent use. The facing point lock did make me wonder if we were looking into a single line section but there is no sign of a signal for movements towards the camera from wher e the train is standing. As for a location I have looked all over Scotland and northern England wher e 2-6-4T(?) would have worked but as yet nothing positive. When - early 60s?
Agree with IM suggestion of East Kilbride - on the line beyond the station that served the Mavor & Coulson sidings until 1966.
Details more or less tie in with the 1936 OS 1:2500 of the line just east of East Kilbride station except that a scissors crossover is shown. No doubt it was a sensible piece of rationalisation to get rid of that.
Query 1265
Query 1265
View from a passing train... where and when?
[Added 20 June 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51740
View from a passing train... where and when?
[Added 20 June 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51740
Answers
Part of Hindlow Quarry in the Derbyshire Peak District around 1980?
Chilton Quarry, Ferryhill Co Durham, from a passing ECML train, prior to electrification in the late 1980s.
Take 2 - Hillhouse Quarry on the Kilmarnock - Troon line in the early 1980s.
Hillhouse Quarry, near Barassie, on the Kilmarnock & Troon line, looking south west. Possibly taken on 31/8/85 the same day as the other Ayrshire photos added to the site recently.
Hillhouse Quarry, viewed looking south from the Kilmarnock & Troon Railway at Shewalton, mid-1980s. the heavily overgrown branch up to the quarry from the main line still exists in 2015, but has been out of use since the quarry lost its contracts to supply ballast to the railways (1990s?), and is disconnected at the main line points.
Query 1264
Query 1264
A former goods shed... where?
[Added 18 June 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51718
A former goods shed... where?
[Added 18 June 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51718
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Alston
Could be the old goods shed at Alston, which I believe is now a museum.
Looks very like Alston to me, wher e an excellent museum is housed in the building, now surrounded by a small industrial estate.
Yes, its the 'Hub Heritage Centre Museum ' next to Alston station.
Query 1263
Query 1263
A freight only line... where is this?
[Added 16 June 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51685
A freight only line... where is this?
[Added 16 June 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51685
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Kineton branch looking back towards Fenny Compton and the main line?
I think this is the MoD branch at Kineton, looking east back towards the main line at Fenny Compton.
Query 1262
Query 1262
Passing train... where and when?
[Added 16 June 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51704
Passing train... where and when?
[Added 16 June 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51704
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Approaching Fraserburgh on the Formartine & Buchan? The train is passing under the bridge carrying the B9033 and is approaching wher e the St. Combs line comes in on the left, taken in the late 50s. Looking south, very near wher e photo 51665 was taken.
The train is nearing the terminus at Fraserburgh, just passing Kirkton, probably taken in the mid 1950s.
Query 1261
Query 1261
A signal box (still open at the time)... where and when?
[Added 14 June 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51662
A signal box (still open at the time)... where and when?
[Added 14 June 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51662
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Could it be Niddrie West?
Looks to be an N.B. style box and around the mid 80's.
Possibly wide of the mark there....
Looks to be an N.B. style box and around the mid 80's.
Possibly wide of the mark there....
Could be Niddrie North SB which was allegedly retained for a while as a potential Signalling School.
Byrehill Jct photo taken from the Dubbs branch. My first box as resident signalman back in 1976 and even back then the glazier had a full time job there. The signalman pictured is George Stewart who was a relief signalman and instrumental in forming my career. I occasionally returned later as Dalry GPR when the box was in the state shown and was not a nice place to be in. The box closed in 1986 so the date of photo I reckon is around 1984/85 as no evidence of OHLE appearing.
Query 1259
Query 1259
Train approaching... where and when?
[Added 13 June 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51654
Train approaching... where and when?
[Added 13 June 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51654
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Cathcart, with the train approaching from the Mount Florida direction c.1960. See photo 49118 for a similar view.
This looks like the approach to Cathcart - near the site of the original station - probably around 1956?
Agree - the train is approaching the present day Cathcart station from the north.
Query 1258
Query 1258
View from the end of the platform... where?
[Added 10 June 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51625
View from the end of the platform... where?
[Added 10 June 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51625
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Redmire, MoD railhead at the western end of the platform. Western end of the Wensledale Railway.
Military vehicle loading point and run round loop at Redmire?
Could be the military sidings at Redmire at the end of the present Wensleydale line [see image 6502].
Query 1257
Query 1257
A closed station in the 1980s... where?
[Added 8 June 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51587
A closed station in the 1980s... where?
[Added 8 June 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51587
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Byker station on the Riverside Branch in Newcastle, looking east.
Byker on the North Eastern Railway Riverside Branch in Newcastle Upon Tyne. The ECML is on the left. The branch closed 1973 but Byker station shut in the 1950s. The Tyne and Wear Metro station of the same name is on a different site, and closer to Byker.
Byker.Brings back happy memories of catching the early evening train back to my digs in Tynemouth via the quite spectacular Riverside line via Carville in the early 70's
I think this is the junction for the Riverside loop in Newcastle which branched off the ECML north of Manors, seen from a northbound ECML train - the station might be Carrville.
Byker on the old Riverside branch on Tyneside. Taken from a train on the main line (4 track section here - now only 3 tracks)
Byker station at the junction of the ECML and the Riverside Loop to the east of Newcastle Central. Possibly taken in the mid 1980s.
Query 1256
Query 1256
A3 Pacific... where?
[Added 5 June 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51644
A3 Pacific... where?
[Added 5 June 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51644
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It looks like a military installation, could it be Longmoor?
I agree that it looks military. Could this be one of the Carlisle Canal A3s at Longtown?
High Dyke branch? Some of the pacifics worked the branch on running- in turns after overhauls
I would agree with kenny Mcrae that is an A3 between Longtown and Carlisle Kingmoor Yard on the former Gretna Branch
60100 Spearmint running Light to Kingmoor through Bush on Esk probably in 63.
It could be Heaton shed.
Query 1255
Query 1255
Goods depot... where and when?
[Added 4 June 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51602
Goods depot... where and when?
[Added 4 June 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51602
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Looks like the old goods yard at Girvan in the early 1950s.
Understand the similarities but definitely not Girvan Goods... still not worked out where however.
The church above the wagons on the right reminds me of Kirkintilloch. Not 100% certain about though.
St. Marnock's coal depot in Kilmarnock, looking north-east in the late 50s.
Yes I would tend to agree, although as stated previously you could never be 1--% sure, it looks like the picture was taken from about the position of the Hillhead roundabout in kirktilloch all the trees give it a familar look but all of the buildings are totally different
I keep thinking Rugby Road Coal Lyes (aka St Marnock's Depot in Kilmarnock) but there's something missing from the background.....
That church spire looks awful familiar for some reason, but I can't think why!
That church spire looks awful familiar for some reason, but I can't think why!
A bit more research on that church spire; just about everything else fits with Rugby Road Coal Lyes, from the telegraph pole just to the left of same and the tree to the left of that (I have photos taken in 1985 when the yard was being lifted) but the spire itself has an 'extra bit' in more modern times - a small 'watch post' or the like at the southeast corner.
In other words, if this is Rugby Road Coal Lyes (aka St. Marnock's Depot) the photo must have been taken before the spire was altered (say early 1950s?).
In other words, if this is Rugby Road Coal Lyes (aka St. Marnock's Depot) the photo must have been taken before the spire was altered (say early 1950s?).
Query 1254
Query 1254
Disused platform... where?
[Added 2 June 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51550
Disused platform... where?
[Added 2 June 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51550
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Ach-na-cloich on the Callander & Oban line? looking east.
I think this could be one of the stations in North Wales/Anglesey.
I think this is an unused section of a platform at a currently open station.
The section of platform at Minffordd to the south of the A487 road bridge.
Query 1253
Query 1253
A former junction... where?
[Added 27 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51478
A former junction... where?
[Added 27 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51478
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Bit of a 'long shot': Castle Douglas, looking West?
Full marks to Jim for sticking his neck out but the earthworks here don't fit with those shown on the relevant OS 1:2,500 on the NLS maps site. But wher e to start with a shot like this? Is it even in Scotland?
Not Castle Douglas - see 24070.
It is Kilwinning east junction on former Caledonian line from Glasgow to Ardrossan looking towards Stevenston with main line to Ardrossan on right and branch to Irvine on left
Just noticed this query.
It is indeed on 'the Caley' in Kilwinning.
I lived for 4 years in the house whose hedge and trees can been seen on the right - Claremont, 27 Howgate.
It is indeed on 'the Caley' in Kilwinning.
I lived for 4 years in the house whose hedge and trees can been seen on the right - Claremont, 27 Howgate.
Query 1252
Query 1252
Abandoned platforms... where?
[Added 27 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51441
Abandoned platforms... where?
[Added 27 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51441
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Looks like Rhu on the West Highland Line. Looking towards Garelochhead.
Might be Rhu before recent vegetation clearance
Row or Rhu on the West Highland line
This looks like the old West Highland station at Rhu around 1991, looking west.
This view reminds me of Rhu looking towards Shandon. The concrete platform wall, the bullhead rail and the check rail all seem to match.
Query 1251
Query 1251
BR Class 303 emu... where and when?
[Added 25 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51430
BR Class 303 emu... where and when?
[Added 25 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51430
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Some OHL expert will know better but I shall have a stab at a westbound train between Garrowhill and Shettleston passing one of the former p-way yards in the mid 1990s.
Between Catchcart and Mount Florida wher e Newton lines split away from the circle
Westbound between Craigendoran and Cardross on North Clydeside in the early sixties.
I think this is Greenock at the site of the old Ladyburn shed between Cartsdyke and Bogston. ? mid 70's
I am sure this is shortly after the introduction of the 303 units in the 1960s in the area between Coatdyke and Airdrie.
Down line (westbound) train just having left Carntyne: can just make out the station in the background and the combination of cantilevers, a TTC and a rather distinctive portal together with the disused down loop the deciding evidence!
Not after the introduction of the Class 303. They were the 'blue' trains so this is much later in their existence. Initially I thought this was between Dumbarton Central and East but on second thoughts the line on the right looks to be too low.
I would agree with Gordon McRae between Garrowhill and Shettleston,near the Down loop entry points.
I agree with Jim Watson. This is a westbound train which has just left Carntyne heading towards Bellgrove and is about to pass over Rigby Street. Since the leading unit is unrefurbished, and considering the paintwork looks flat (from many passes through the washer), I would guess this is probably 1989 or 1990.
Query 1250
Query 1250
Gated level crossing... where?
[Added 25 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51425
Gated level crossing... where?
[Added 25 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51425
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Markinch in Fife. Looking west along West Mill Road, the branch to Auchmuty is on the right, the siding into the Fife Paper Mill is on the left, Probably taken c1980. The buildings still appear on Google Maps but were demolished a few years ago, the rails are still in the roadway. The Auchmuty branch is now a cyclepath.
Could be the Level Crossing at Balbirnie Papermill on the Auchmuty branch
You didn't ask for the photographer but I'll be surprised if it isn't Bill Roberton!
Agree with Balbirnie Mill suggestion and can confirm rails were still in the roadway recently.
Query 1249
Query 1249
A former station... where is this?
[Added 22 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51385
A former station... where is this?
[Added 22 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51385
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I think this is Bankfoot.
Bankfoot, now demolished.
Could this be the old station at Bankfoot in Perthshire?
My money is on Bankfoot, terminus of the short branch from Strathord on the former Strathmore main line.
Bankfoot
It was Bankfoot. The Perthshire Visitor Centre or the Scottsh Liqueur Cente are now on the site. Was a nice place to stop for cold milk before the A9 was re-built in the 1970s.
Query 1248
Query 1248
Train approaching... where and when?
[Added 21 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51423
Train approaching... where and when?
[Added 21 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51423
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Near Pollokshields.
Not sure about the location but I reckon it's the mid to late 1950s as the loco has the early BR Lion and Wheel and there are no overhead wire warnings displayed.
Looks like part of Hamilton to the west of the station in the 1950s before the redevelopment.
Could this be the western approach to Possil on the L&D? The arrangement of the junction signal with the train being signalled on the secondary route and the houses above and behind made me think of that area.
Would go along with TR suggestion - approaching Possil from the west - date is probably around 1956.
Query 1247
Query 1247
Lever frame in a well known box taken in 1990... where?
[Added 20 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51360
Lever frame in a well known box taken in 1990... where?
[Added 20 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51360
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Hilton Junction.
Hilton Junction?
Looks like Hilton Junction.
Query 1246
Query 1246
Old trackbed... where is this?
[Added 20 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51400
Old trackbed... where is this?
[Added 20 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51400
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Kielder Viaduct.
Not Kielder: the parapet detail is different - see image 45400. But no idea wher e it really is!
Am now fairly sure this is Podgill Viaduct at the western end of the Stainmore line.
Maybe the River Dochart Viaduct at Killin?
Query 1245
Query 1245
Passenger train... where and when?
[Added 17 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51325
Passenger train... where and when?
[Added 17 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51325
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I think that this is Hyndland West Jct with the train coming from Jordanhill and heading towards Scotstounhill. That would make the line on the left coming in from Anniesland and the buildings on the skyline as Gartnavel Hospital. Since there is no sign of electrification I would have thought that it would be pre 1959.
Whiteinch West Junction in Glasgow, looking east towards Jordonhill station in the late 50s.
It looks like the Yoker end of Hyndland West Curve with a westbound service leaving Jordanhill station, running towards Whiteinch or Scotstounhill.
This looks like a westbound train at Whiteinch West Junction. The line on the left comes down from Anniesland via Whiteinch North Junction. Possibly taken around 1957/1958.
Whiteinch West Jc is now known as Hyndland West Jc.
Query 1244
Query 1244
A closed station... where is this?
[Added 13 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51339
A closed station... where is this?
[Added 13 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51339
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Is it Dundee Esplanade ?
Having second thoughts about my suggestion.
I think there's a distinct West Midlands look about this station building.
Did I pass this south of Coventry on a train from Euston on Saturday morning?
Aha - It's Hampton-in-Arden, between Birmingham and Coventry. This is the original L&B station, replaced in 1884 by the current version around half a mile away.
Query 1243
Query 1243
Station entrance... where and when?
[Added 11 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 14687
Station entrance... where and when?
[Added 11 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 14687
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Croftfoot on the Lanarkshire & Ayrshire line, see photo 14687, taken fairly recently.
It looks like the Kirkhill lines. Croftfoot favourite at present but I am still working on it.
Croftfoot, not recent say 2005ish?
This is Croftfoot on the Glasgow Central to Newton line
Looks like Croftfoot, Glasgow, taken fairly recently.
Image 17272 shows the metal-shuttered bookstall at the top of the stairs. I am sticking with Croftfoot.
This resembles Croftfoot station in Glasgow.
Query 1242
Query 1242
View from a current station entrance along the path of a former rail route... where is this?
[Added 9 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51235]
View from a current station entrance along the path of a former rail route... where is this?
[Added 9 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51235]
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I think the photographer has his back to Bourne End station.
[Ref Query: 1729] On the Midland between Rotherham and Sheffield?
Query 1241
Query 1241
Non-stop... where is this?
[Added 7 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51236
Non-stop... where is this?
[Added 7 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51236
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Could it be one of the closed stations in Cumbria in the 1950s?
Possibly Dailly station on the Ayr to Girvan line, looking south-west c1960?
Balquhidder Jn?
There are certainly strong similarities with Dailly - the reverse curvature through the platforms, the bridge under the loco and the type of platform construction on the right for example, but I can't quite reconcile it with a Derek Cross shot on page 46 of Steam in Scotland Vol 1 taken from the station footbridge in 1965. I would have expected the footbridge to be visible in the mystery shot but it may just be down to the different focal lengths of the lenses used. Also, if it is Dailly, the underbridge had been renewed by 1965.
Definitely Dailly station looking south - I've found an old photograph from the same spot taken in 1958 - probably round about the same year as this photograph.
Query 1240
Query 1240
Class 87 in action... where and when?
[Added 6 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51219
Class 87 in action... where and when?
[Added 6 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51219
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Not an 87 but an 86!
Looks like the former level crossing at Craigenhill. (Loco is a Class 86 I think). Probably mid 1980s.
Obviously the WCML, I would say in Scotland. Date 1970's, going by the livery and absence of headcode panels.
Craigenhill level crossing (site off), between Braidwood and Cleghorn.
Could be Craigenhill - probably around 1980/1981. (I think it's a class 86)
It's a southbound train on the WCML at Cargenhill summit in 1980 or 1981.
Query 1239
Query 1239
Train approaching... where and when?
[Added 5 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51304
Train approaching... where and when?
[Added 5 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51304
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While I have been unable to identify the exact location - not least due to the changes that have doubtless taken place since the photograph was taken - I am almost certain this is the south side of Glasgow - probably in the mid 1950s.
I was thinking this is on the Kilbarchan loop south west of Glasgow.
I am inclined to agree with John Thompson. The train being 'up' and approaching the north end of the Kilbarchan Loop.
Paton's Mill in Johnstone visible in the left-hand background.
The derelict mill was destroyed by fire in April 2010.
Paton's Mill in Johnstone visible in the left-hand background.
The derelict mill was destroyed by fire in April 2010.
I now think this is on the long closed section of the GCR between Bridgeton and Carmyle.
Pretty sure that it's not north end of Kilbarchan loop. Johnstone North station would be visible in background and it would be fields rather than woodland on right.
The train is heading south east towards the camera away from Glasgow on the now closed and lifted section of the former Glasgow Central Railway between Parkhead Stadium and Tollcross stations, I'd say around 1960. The train is running parallel with Tollcross Road and, at this point is obscuring the housing on the south side. Over to the right is Tollcross Park.
Query 1238
Query 1238
Double-header... where and when?
[Added 5 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51206
Double-header... where and when?
[Added 5 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51206
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The date is the easy bit. On 19 June 1976 Hardwicke and Evening Star worked two tours. I was on the LCGB one which used this pair from Carnforth to Leeds. Earlier in the day they apparently worked the LNER society Gresley Centenarian from Leeds to Harrogate and York. Haven't a clue about location at present.
Would put this between Leeds and Harrogate - still trying to pinpoint.
I managed to get the itinerary reversed in my head. The LNER trip would have been later in the day. The very lush green vegetation and dairy cattle (Ayrshires?) suggest the moister climate west of the Pennines.
From the information provided by GM and EG, it looks like it could be an eastwards view of the line between Arthington Viaduct and Westcoehill Tunnel (Leeds to Harrogate line). Six Bells Jct has a photo of the tour a bit nearer to the tunnel and looking SW. There seems to be the arch of a bridge, possibly over a farm track hidden by bushes just in front of 790.
Following up on the above I'd say it looks like a spot on the embankment near Castley.
JMs suggestion looks good. Photograph taken from minor road which runs through Castley Farm. OS map shows a footpath passing through an underbridge at about the right location.
Query 1237
Query 1237
Jubilee hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 2 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51182
Jubilee hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 2 May 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51182
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A Jubilee, Stopping Passenger, three carriages - Looks like a 'running-in' turn to me. I remember a very 'spirited' run from Crewe to Liverpool Lime St wher e with a clear road, the crew picked up quite a lot of time after a late start, due to being held to make a connection with a late running Euston-Blackpool train.
I think that this is a Kilmarnock to Ayr local (van and two coaches only-possibly railbus replacement with loco purloined from somewher e in the emergency), early 1960s, the train having just passed below the Troon Road bridge (the arched bridge in the background) at Moorfield on the wetern outskirts of Kilmarnock and about to pass Thirdpart Junction site - the empty trackbed on the right, leading to the steel girder bridge also in the beckground is that for the Former G&SWR Riccarton Branch, which ran through Riccarton and on to Mayfield Junction at Barleith. The arched bridge is still doing what it was built for, but the girder bridge disappeared with road alterations associated with the A71 dual carriageway which passes through Riccarton on the trackbed of the old railway.
A bit of a wild guess here but is it westbound on the Maryport & Carlisle approaching Aspatria? The trackbed to the right would be the former loop via Mealsgate.
Query 1236
Query 1236
A former locomotive shed... where?
[Added 30 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51169
A former locomotive shed... where?
[Added 30 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51169
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Could be a converted colliery or quarry shed - possibly in south Wales?
Dolphinton (North British).
Has a feel of Northumbria cum Borders region north of Otterburn. Could it be a former quarry loco shed, or linked to Kielder Forest or Reservoir creation?
Query 1235
Query 1235
Pipe train... where and when
[Added 30 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51148
Pipe train... where and when
[Added 30 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51148
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Craiglockhart Junction in Edinburgh, looking south to the tunnel under the Union Canal. The train is heading off the Suburban line and taking the curve to Slateford, taken in the early 70s.
Craiglochart Jn, coming off the sub and heading up the chord to Slateford.
The train has just passed below the Union Canal and is taking the line from Craiglockhart Junction to Slateford. Possibly late 1970s or even early 1980s.
The Leith to Derby pipe trains were handled by pairs of Class 26 diesels in 1983, and this looks like one of those workings.
Could be wrong but suspicious about the location suggested. The layout looks like Craiglockhart but was there a catch point or sand drag there like the turnout in the foreground?
Beside the sand drag at lower left of view there is a spur from points under the fourth wagon, that crosses the near line via a diamond crossing, and appears to run through, or across the end of, the sand drag. No idea of location.
Background features and track layout including the set of points in the foreground match a train taking the Slateford line at Craiglockhart Junction in the 1970s or 1980s.
Strange place for a sand drag (going up a gradient - I normally associate these with severe downgrades) but by coincidence I came across a photo of a train climbing up from Gorgie past Craiglockart Junction on the 'Sub' last night, lo and behold a sand drag appears in the bottom left corner of the photo. That kind of swings it for me as Craiglockart Junction.
Although the location seems more constricted than I remember, a June 1971 shot I have taken from the point ends seems to confirm the existence of the sand drag in the foreground (as does image 51138). It also confirms the cabinet and sand drag to the right of the train. No doubt Bill Roberton will have supplied full details anyway!
I have a distant memory of the seeing track diagram in the 1970s with a sand drag coming off the Slateford direction. However Rail-Scot provides confirmation of it in the foreground of the 1982 photo at http://www.railscot.co.uk/imageenlarge/imagecomplete.php?id=51138
I've never been there so can't comment on this being the correct location.
I've never been there so can't comment on this being the correct location.
I would concur with Craiglockhart Jn.I recall the Sand Drag/Trap points here and they were removed when the junction was renewed/remodelled in the early 1980s
Query 1234
Query 1234
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 29 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED =- SEE IMAGE 51154
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 29 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED =- SEE IMAGE 51154
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Up train south of Whitehaven in the late 1950s?
Largs?
Is it on the Callander & Oban line near Dunblane in the late 1950s?
Is this a view of an Inverness bound working taken on the Highland Main line in the immediate area north of Blair Atholl.
Agree with CM - train approaching Largs - say around 1960.
My thoughts agreed with DP. Northbound train on Highland main line perhaps between Bruar and Struan.
I initially thought of the Bruar/Struan area but I now wonder if it could be the approach to Largs. The building to the right of the train looks very similar to the one I've seen on Google. I also keep thinking that the lighter area behind it is a shoreline. If it is wher e I now think it is then Rockland Park would be on the left of the picture today.
I think it is exactly at today's Rockland Park. The building to the right is a public lavatory and the large building on the hillside used to be a Red Cross Centre.
Colin Miller, Kevin Lafferty & John McIntyre definitely have it with the approach to Largs - passing Bowen Craig with The Pencil just out of view to the right. The lavatory / shelter block being visible on the right-hand side of the track with the buildings of the Red Court Hotel on the left-hand side of the track. In late 1956 what had then previously been the Red Court Hotel operated as a Red Cross hostel and was occupied by refugees from the Hungarian uprising of that year.
Query 1233
Query 1233
Junction... where and when?
[Added 28 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51136
Junction... where and when?
[Added 28 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51136
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Dalrymple Junction south of Ayr? Looking south with the train coming off the Dalmellington line, taken in the mid 50s.
I might suggest Dalrymple Jn with one of Ayr shed's 2Ps approaching with a local off the Dalmellington branch - late 1950s perhaps.
Looks like Dalrymple Junction to me, possibly 1950s as the refuge siding is still there on the right, alongside the line to Maybole. Train is from Dalmellington, heading for either Ayr or Kilmarnock.
Could it be Dalrymple Junction south of Ayr? The train would be from the Dalmellington direction - probably in the late 1950s.
Query 1232
Query 1232
DMU approaching... where?
[Added 27 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51110
DMU approaching... where?
[Added 27 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51110
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Dolwyddelan (station behind the photographer) with the DMU approaching from Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Opposing view to image 51097, with the 150/2 DMU shown on the approach to Dolwyddelan station from the west en route from Blaenau Ffestiniog. Lineside buildings and the house on the hillside ahead match with those in the view.
Traction and scenery suggests Conwy Valley. Train approaching Dolwyddelan from the Blaenau Ffestiniog direction.
Dolwyddelan on the Conwy Valley line, looking south west with the station behind the camera. The train is approaching from the Blaenau Ffestiniog direction.
I think this is Dolwyddelan - with the train approaching from Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Query 1231
Query 1231
Nice day... where?
[Added 27 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51121
Nice day... where?
[Added 27 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51121
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I'm usually hopeless at these modern shots but I think this is Ledbury, which I've passed through on a number of occasions in recent years.
Ledbury on the Hereford to Worcester line, looking east towards the tunnel.
I think that this is Ledbury looking east towards Malvern.
Looking towards the tunnel from the platform at Ledbury - a recent photograph.
Ref Query: 6946
Ledbury looking towards Colwell and Worcester
Ledbury looking towards Colwell and Worcester
Query 1230
Query 1230
Train arriving... where and when?
[Added 25 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51108
Train arriving... where and when?
[Added 25 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51108
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Gatehead station on the Kilmarnock & Troon line, looking east in the late 50s.
This looks like the old Gatehead station west of Kilmarnock, now demolished.
Query 1229
Query 1229
Railway viaduct... where is this?
[Added 25 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51098
Railway viaduct... where is this?
[Added 25 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51098
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Possibly the old viaduct at Ellon?
This is the viaduct over the River Ythan at Ellon, Scotland.
This looks like the Ythan Viaduct just south of Ellon; view west-south-west.
Its got a Great North look about it. I'm sure its the Ythan viaduct south of Ellon Station.
Query 1228
Query 1228
A Class 37 hauled freight in the 70s... where is this?
[Added 15 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51088
A Class 37 hauled freight in the 70s... where is this?
[Added 15 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51088
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South Wales valleys. But which one?
37 appears to be D6903, without the D prefix and with full height yellow nose ends, in rail blue which it gained in June 1971 - when possibly based for a year at Eastfield - during the 5 years in Scotland mainly based at Haymarket, before its return to Canton in 1972. Suspect it is on one of the Welsh Valley lines such as to Ebbw Vale in Aberbeeg area.
Would agree probably Ebbw Vale.
If it is the Ebbw Vale branch, it would be just above Aberbeeg, with wagons from Marine pit.
I think this is the Cynon Valley - with part of the Abercwmboi Phurnacite Plant in the background. The photograph was probably taken in 1969 or 1970.
Query 1227
Query 1227
Trains passing... where and when?
[Added 15 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51015
Trains passing... where and when?
[Added 15 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51015
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Think this may be that rare unpopular breed of N2 in Scotland. Didn't they end up in Glasgow area. Not popular on Edinburgh side due to track damage.
Garngad on the Bellgrove to Springburn line, looking south. The bridge carries Royston Road. Taken in the late 50s.
Query 1226
Query 1226
Link line... where is this?
[Added 12 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50971
Link line... where is this?
[Added 12 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50971
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Winchburgh Junction, looking east along the line to Dalmeny in the mid 70s.
Winchburgh Junction. Looking towards Dalmeny.
I think this is Winchburgh Junction looking northeast towards Dalmeny Junction.
Looking east from Winchburgh Junction towards Dalmeny - possibly in the early 1970s?
I would agree it is Winchburgh Jn looking East towards Dalmeny. The formation of the 'Myre' Siding on the right is now providing an access road Dalmeny( Now fenced off from branch)
Query 1225
Query 1225
A former station... where?
[Added 11 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51000
A former station... where?
[Added 11 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 51000
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I was over in the UK about 10 years ago looking at the remains of the Chester - Whitchurch line and this reminds me of one of those stations, possibly Tattenhall?
Bridge of Dee on the Kirkcudbright line
The old site of Bridge of Dee station looking towards Kirkcudbright around 200/2001.
Query 1224
Query 1224
Shunter coupled to the old Raleigh / Tartan Arrow coach
[see query 6892]... where and when?
[Added 10 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50947
Shunter coupled to the old Raleigh / Tartan Arrow coach
[see query 6892]... where and when?
[Added 10 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50947
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This looks a bit like a midden at Gartsherrie South Jn. wher e the Gunnie branch formerly connected with the Caley. I think the scrappie was called MacWilliam or something. There has been a recent photo in this area.
Ah - I think it's the old scrapyard on the east side of the line at Gartsherrie South Junction. Possibly a diesel once used in the local cement works.
Query 1223
Query 1223
Where is this - and what was its original function?
[Added 6 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50899
Where is this - and what was its original function?
[Added 6 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50899
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I think this is the building known as 'The Engine Shed' just to the east of Stirling Station. It's apparently being turned into a centre for building conservation. I don't think it ever had anything to do with the railway.
This is part of the old Forthside Barracks opposite Stirling Railway Staion.
This is at Stirling and the building survives today although it appears to be out of use. Was it a warehouse as I'm sure it was not a loco shed.
It is a building at the 'Forthside' development at Stirling. Being inappropriately named 'The Engine shed', I queried this with Historic Scotland. Somewhat frustratingly I cannot find the e-mail trail dealing with this, however the jist of it was that HS felt the name was 'in keeping' with the industrial themed workshop / regeneration centre to be developed in the building. It was not, and never had been, an engine shed in the railway sense. It was part of the MOD / MOS depot on the site.
This was once a rail served Ordnance Depot building. Original purpose not clear, possibly an Armourers' workshop or similar.
Query 1222
Query 1222
Looking along the trackbed towards a former station... where?
[Added 6 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 7589
Looking along the trackbed towards a former station... where?
[Added 6 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 7589
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Looks like something in the A66 area - between Tebay and Kirkby Stephen.
Could be as KS suggests although I think it could also be further east into County Durham.
Possibly Westgate in Weardale? If so that would be the old station house in the right background.
Is this Lartington, on NER Barnard Castle to Stainmore line?
I agree with JP - Westgate-in-Weardale.
Yes, definitely Westgate in Weardale.
Query 1221
Query 1221
Interesting old coach... where and when?
[Added 6 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SE IMAGE 50946
Interesting old coach... where and when?
[Added 6 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SE IMAGE 50946
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The carriage is an LMS design BG (Brake Gangway). Judging by its livery, it saw service on the Tartan Arrow parcels/container service that ran between London and Glasgow (Bridgeton) from the late 60s to the mid 70s. The missing windows suggest that the vehicle has been withdrawn. There seems to be a large-buffered shunting loco to the right, this suggests that the location could be a preservation site, such as Carnforth. Taken c. 1980.
Is it part of the old MMC scrapyard in Wishaw?
I don't think it's Carnforth. The large lighting tower behind the coach is usually the type found on motorway routes. More research required.
No idea wher e, but the coach is fascinating. Raleigh Industries is presumably the bicycle manufacturer - if so was this vehicle perhaps part of a special train to convey competitors' bikes to a major cycling tournament, with Tartan Arrow being the logistics contractor and Raleigh an event sponsor? The 1974 Tour de France had a short stage in Plymouth. As others have said the photo is obviously some time after withdrawal.
I reckon it’s the same Coatbridge, Gartgill Road scrapyard that featured in the recent query:
http://www.railscot.co.uk/imageenlarge/imagecomplete.php?id=50795
The ‘like’ features are the fence, the ‘hedge’ and the rail vehicle bits and bobs lying at the trackside.
The lighting tower in the background belongs to Coatbridge FLT.
The diesel shunter is reminiscent of the one that worked between Gunnie yard and Castle Cement, it is similar in design to other private works locos in Coatbridge area, though it now lacks its yellow livery..
The BG is a mystery - it is not Tartan Arrow livery, and Tartan Arrow was not a subsidiary of Raleigh Industries, it was privately owned until absorbed by another road haulier. Tartan Arrow Depot was on the other side of the switchback from the present day Dalmarnock station – it is certainly here for scrap.
http://www.railscot.co.uk/imageenlarge/imagecomplete.php?id=50795
The ‘like’ features are the fence, the ‘hedge’ and the rail vehicle bits and bobs lying at the trackside.
The lighting tower in the background belongs to Coatbridge FLT.
The diesel shunter is reminiscent of the one that worked between Gunnie yard and Castle Cement, it is similar in design to other private works locos in Coatbridge area, though it now lacks its yellow livery..
The BG is a mystery - it is not Tartan Arrow livery, and Tartan Arrow was not a subsidiary of Raleigh Industries, it was privately owned until absorbed by another road haulier. Tartan Arrow Depot was on the other side of the switchback from the present day Dalmarnock station – it is certainly here for scrap.
Query 1220
Query 1220
Stabled for the weekend... where and when?
[Added 4 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50935
Stabled for the weekend... where and when?
[Added 4 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50935
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Was this one of the old sheds at Hartlepool, demolished in the late 1960s?
is it one of the old buildings in Stranraer loco yard?
Looks a bit like the old South Leith / Seafield area in the early 1960s.
The shunting locomotive is an 03 or 04 which was not a type allocted to Scotland.
This looks like Tweedmouth in the late 1960s. From the look of it the shunter is stabled for the weekend.
Query 1219
Query 1219
Old level crossing gate photographed in 2015. Where is this?
[Added 2 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50863
Old level crossing gate photographed in 2015. Where is this?
[Added 2 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50863
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Somerset & Dorset Railway on the Somerset Levels?
Near the east end of the old Gifford branch?
This is the remains of the level crossing at Aldcliffe Hall Lane, Aldcliffe on the ex-LNWR Lancaster to Glasson Dock branch.
Query 1218
Query 1218
Steam in the sixties... where?
[Added 2 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50909
Steam in the sixties... where?
[Added 2 April 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50909
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Possibly the Ayrshire coast near West Kilbride?
Could this be somewher e on the East Kilbride line? - the telegraph poles around Busby seem to have been rather similar, with five spars but no wires on the bottom two (see image 9879).
I think it's one of the suburban lines on the south side of Glasgow.
I would suggest this is a St Enoch - East Kilbride train on the approach to Clarkston in the early to mid 1960s.
Query 1217
Query 1217
Hard work... where and when?
[Added 29 March 2015]
NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50821
Hard work... where and when?
[Added 29 March 2015]
NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50821
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Passing Dawsholm Junction heading towards Maryhill Central station. Line trailing in from the right leads to Dawsholm sheds with lines serving the adjacent paper mill & gas works. The chimney serving the Edward Collins paper mill is in the background.
Bellshaugh Junction in Glasgow? Looking north-west, line to Dawsholm on the right, chimney of Kelvindale Paper Mill in the background, c1960.
Eastbound train through Bellshaugh Junction in the late 1950s?
Agree that it is Bellshaugh Junction (the signal box is out of shot behind the photographer). The train is on the L&D line from Partick West / Crow Road, climbing from the cutting and eastern portal of the tunnel section of the line in tunnel under Great Western Road and Kelvindale. The Junction signals show that it will continue climbing on the main line toward Maryhill Central Junction and Possil(Caley)(the summit of the line was Springburn Park). The other route controlled by the junction signals lies beyond the box and to the right and is for GCR Kirklee Junction Kelvinbridge and Stobcross.
The line to the right is for Dawsholm.
The line to the right is for Dawsholm.
Query 1216
Query 1216
Empties... where is this?
[Added 29 March 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50810
Empties... where is this?
[Added 29 March 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50810
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I think this is Pontefract Monkhill looking southwest. The train is taking the line northwest towards Glasshoughton and Castleford.
Looks like the line round to Castleford from Pontefract Monkhill, seen from the south end of the platform.
Query 1215
Query 1215
Looking out from a scrapyard in the late 1970s... where is this?
[Added 25 March 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50795
Looking out from a scrapyard in the late 1970s... where is this?
[Added 25 March 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50795
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Gartsherrie South Junction, looking north.
Hartburn Jn at Stockton taken from the Thompsons scrap yard. Looking south/east
Gartsherrie South Junction
I think this is the view towards Gatrtsherrie South Junction, probably taken in the mid 1970s.
Gartsherrie South Junction, photographed from Up side near Gunnie. Single lead junction for line to left to Gartcosh Junction with rooftops of BSC Gartcosh Rolling Mill just visible in background. FLT loop and curve not yet wired so dates from post-1973.
Definitely not Stockton (Bowesfield junction). The Spring Street bridge would be in the way and the signal box would be on the other side of the track.
Signal box has a three word name board so fits with it being Gartsherrie South Junction.
I do not have an answer but Gartsherrie South box had the entry porch on the other side and no chimney latterly.
Please refer this link for 3 further photos of the box, which shows the entrance porch at the north end (Cumbernauld) and the 'toilet' porch at the south end (Coatbridge Central). These photos look contemporaneous with the query photo (1973) except the query photo toilet porch looks in a much worse condition, so later, but pre-1982 when the Down goods loop, the north end of the Freightliner Terminal Loop and one line to Gartcosh Junction were all wired.
https://www.rcts.org.uk/features/mysteryphotos/index.htm?location=Gartsherrie+South+Jct.&srch=&page=
https://www.rcts.org.uk/features/mysteryphotos/index.htm?location=Gartsherrie+South+Jct.&srch=&page=
Query 1214
Query 1214
Looking through the site of a former station... where?
[Added 24 March 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50808
Looking through the site of a former station... where?
[Added 24 March 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50808
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Mickleton on the line from Barnard Castle to Middleton in Teesdale.
Possibly the old station at Mickleton, Co Durham.
Mickleton on the Barnard Castle to Middleton in Teesdale branch?
Yes its clearly Micketon, there is a road to the South Bail Hill Road, their is a small track off a 90degree turn in the road, at the bottom you can clearly see the trees and gates
Query 1213
Query 1213
View along a trackbed... where is this?
[Added 23 March 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50746
View along a trackbed... where is this?
[Added 23 March 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50746
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Is it the Leadhills & Wanlockhead line from Elvanfoot?
Somewher e on the Lauder Light Railway?
Approaching West Linton looking towards Dolphinton?
As Bill Roberton had a photo in the area last week would it be too obvious to suggest the Lauder Light Railway, about 2 or 3 miles on from the junction at Fountainhall?
This is on the Lauder light Railway and is at a little place called Threeburnford a few miles from Oxton before it heds over top Fountenhall
Query 1212
Query 1212
LMS 2P 4-4-0... where and when?
[Added 23 March 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50781
LMS 2P 4-4-0... where and when?
[Added 23 March 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50781
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I reckon this is approaching Keith Jn from the east - late 1950s.
Cairnie Junction looking towards Huntly, post 1958
Leaving Fraserburgh in the 1960s?
I think this looks more like Ayrshire.
From OS 1:2500 maps on the NLS site, I don't think the track layout or signal fits with any of the suggestions so far. Also that looks like LMS coaching stock which seems unlikely to me for a stopping train on GNoSR territory. Is a location around Glasgow not more likely? - we could do with a clue in the form of a loco number!
This is Dubbs Junction, possibly around 1960. The train is most likely a Kilmarnock to Ardrossan working.
Somewhere on the G&SW route north or west of Dumfries?
Agree with IM - Dubbs Junction.
If this is the bridge in the link below, wher e is the signal - also the road looks wrong.
http://www.rcts.org.uk/features/mysteryphotos/show.htm?img=G-288-14
http://www.rcts.org.uk/features/mysteryphotos/show.htm?img=G-288-14
Query 1211
Query 1211
See query 4434 below - view in the opposite direction... where is this?
[Added 21 March 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGES 50722/3]
See query 4434 below - view in the opposite direction... where is this?
[Added 21 March 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGES 50722/3]
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The Crianlarich Lower branch?
I have a feeling this is an abandoned branch in Wales.
Good suggestion re North Wales from IM. It looks like it's been taken from the site of the former Llan Festiniog station.
This is the bridge over the A470 at Ffestiniog on the Trawsfynydd branch in the direction of Blaenau Ffestiniog. Image 4434 is towards Trawsfynydd.
Crianlarich Lower is more overgrown than tis and I don't recall the underbridge.
Query 1210
Query 1210
A section of disused railway line photographed in 2015... where?
[Added 17 March 2015]
[NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGES 50722/3]
A section of disused railway line photographed in 2015... where?
[Added 17 March 2015]
[NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGES 50722/3]
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Could this be the Westfield branch near Kinglassie with the Bishop Hill in the background?
Possibly part of the abandoned track between Cameron Bridge and Methil.
Kinglassie/Westfield branch in Fife, looking west with Benarty in the background. I dnn't think it was ever lifted.
I would agre it is the Westfield Branch.Having been on both recently for NetworkRail, Methil Branch is more heavily overgrown and the dead formation between Earlseat Coal Facility has a worn path on North Side to Cameron bridge,Camron Bridge to Methil is virtually impassible
As 2931 - the former Llan Festiniog station.
The Burghead branch looks like a match for the 'patina' of gorse!
Query 1209
Query 1209
Brake van... where and when?
[Added 15 March 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50671
Brake van... where and when?
[Added 15 March 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50671
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Kennyhill goods station on the Switchback line in the east end of Glasgow? Looking south c1960.
Query 1208
Query 1208
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 15 March 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50660
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 15 March 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50660
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Looks like the train has just tipped over the top of Shilford Bank and dro pping down to Neilston Low then Barrhead. If I'm correst, the train is probably a Carlisle to Glasgow semi-fast, date say early 1960s (if that's the remnants of snow on the ground, say March, 1963.
Heading towards Barrhead from Lugton, possibly late 1950s or very early 1960s
Shilford Bank - mid 1960s, Glasgow bound train.
Query 1207
Query 1207
Platform scene... where and when?
[Added 11 March 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50645
Platform scene... where and when?
[Added 11 March 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50645
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The footbridge and station building looks similar to those on the Cleland & Midcalder line. I wonder if it could be Fauldhouse, or perhaps Breich?
It's really Langloan Junction box and its junction signals that I recognise. Saw the station once only, it's Langloan, just east of present day Kirkwood station, on the Whifflet line.
Langloan station on the Rutherglen to Coatbridge line, looking east c1960? The signal box in the background would be Langloan West Junction, see photo 36882.
Looks like the old Langloan station.
Query 1206
Query 1206
Signal check - where is this?
[Added 9 March 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50675
Signal check - where is this?
[Added 9 March 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50675
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This looks like a southbound freight at the home signal north of Carrbridge station.
Agreed
A bit puzzled about the Carrbridge thoughts. If its north of the station a southbound train would have just come off the Dulnain viaduct. However the embankment looks very high for there as the line crosses Station Road and I think soon enters the station.
Do 102 tonne tanks EWS tanks run on the Lairg trains?
The embankment south of Larbert.
I think it's the signal controlling Greenhill Lower Junction with the 66 about to take the line towards Cumbernauld.
South of Tomatin loop
This looks like the south end of the Coton Arches, Nuneaton, taken fairly recently. The train is approaching from the Coventry direction.
Query 1205
Query 1205
Freight - where and when?
[Added 7 March 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50634
Freight - where and when?
[Added 7 March 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50634
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It looks like an ammonia train. ICI on Teesside supplied Heysham, Leith, Ardrossan, Aberdeen occasional, in the late 70s and early 80s. Location unknown
Isn't that Bonnybridge to the right, meaning the route up to the E&G is on the left, and this is looking south on the old Caldonian mainline to Glasgow at Greenhill Lower. Headlight and headcode light fitted so late 1980s.
There's a Glasgow feel about this location.
Perhaps it's the lamp post
Perhaps it's the lamp post
The hidden part on the left intrigues me. Was there a rail connection to premises by the fence? I notice that there has been recent track renewal. Like cg I think it could be near Glasgow, perhaps near Stepps?
wher ever it is the track has a big curve as if it had been around an island platform I cannot think of anywher e in the Glasgow area like that
I think the original suggestion is correct and that this is the Haverton Hill tanks in the 1980s. It looks like this may have been one of the regular weekend diversions at that time over the Leamside line.
So what about the returning empties to Haverton Hill at the old Washington station.
This is Fencehouses. The photo is taken looking north from the level crossing.
Query 1204
Query 1204
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 6 March 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50598
Steam hauled passenger train... where and when?
[Added 6 March 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50598
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A wild guess but what about somewher e around Wath Yards, at the end of the dc line through Woodhead
I would say this is a westbound train on the approach to Shettleston during electrification work around 1960.
Thought the V1/V3 tanks were normally only found in the Edinburgh, Glasgow & Newcastle areas. The insulators look more like 25KV equipment and you would have thought there would have been a nearer and further mast in the picture.
Maybe an early trial somewher e even at David's location?
Maybe an early trial somewher e even at David's location?
I think this is a westbound train somewher e on the North Clydeside lines during electrification, circa 1959. I would guess Shettleston for the location.
I think I can see the Caley Switchback embankment in the background. If so, the sidings would be Camlachie. The train is westbound on the Down 'North Electric' line between Parkhead and Bellgrove, at Camlachie.
Query 1203
Query 1203
A closed station... where and when?
[Added 4 March 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50552
A closed station... where and when?
[Added 4 March 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50552
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Haywood station on the Wilsontown branch, looking east. Possibly taken on 29/3/64 from the SLS/BLS Scottish Rambler No. 3 railtour.
Query 1202
Query 1202
Crossing a bridge... where?
[Added 2 March 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50535
Crossing a bridge... where?
[Added 2 March 2015] NOW RESOLVED - SEE IMAGE 50535
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Shore Road and River Keen Bridge, just to the north of Carnforth Station on the line to Barrow-in-Furness.
Crossing the bridge over Shore Road and the River Keer after leaving Carnforth on the line to Barrow.