Steaming Back http://steamingback.fotopic.net/ 8 rows en-gb 60 08 Industrial & Light Railways http://steamingback.fotopic.net/c1441144.html This collection will attempt to cover the diversity of locomotives that once powered British industry and the light railways, most never taken into the big companies - with the intrinsic charm and quirkiness that cloaked many of the examples on show. The nature of the collection means that images are mainly portraits - but fascinating nontheless. Sunday 13 January 2008: This collection will attempt to cover the diversity of locomotives that once powered British industry and the light railways, most never taken into the big companies - with the intrinsic charm and quirkiness that cloaked many of the examples on show. The nature of the collection means that images are mainly portraits - but fascinating nontheless.

Hartley Main Collieries Ltd. No.3 at Percy Main on coal empties from the staiths on the Tyne. Built by Robert Stephenson in 1867 as Edward Fletcher's N.E.R 0-6-0 Class 93 No.658. Withdrawn February 1908 and sold to Seaton Delaval Coal Co. and later incorporated into Hartley Main Collieries Ltd. in 1929. The locomotive survived until February 1959! Circa 1938 Weston, Clevedon and Portishead Light Railway No. 4 seen here navigating Clevedon Main Street three days before the W.C. & P.R. closed and was incorporated into the G.W.R. When No. 4 was renumbered G.W.R. No. 6. Fables are rife regarding old ladies requesting transport to Portishead, and being told to use the W.C.& P., were prone to pummel the individual with their brollies! L. Strudwick 14th May 1940 Beyer Garratt No. 6779 of 1934 and No. 12 of Guest, Keen & Baldwin of Cardiff. Early 1950's 0-4-0ST No. 235 N.C.B. No. 20 at Seaton Delaval at the end of its days. Originally built for the G. & S.W.R. in 1898 as No. 171 and never renumbered into L.M.S. stock prior to sale in 1926 to The Kirkheaton Colliery Co. Ltd. that closed in 1930. It was then stored till September 1942 when the Board of Trade ordered its re-instatement for war service in Cambois opencast then Backworth and on to Seaton Delaval from 1949 till withdrawl in July 1953. July 1953 Samuel Williams & Sons No.1 at Dagenham Docks. Built by Manning Wardle No. 1590 of 1902. Date unknown Weardale Iron & Coal Ltd. 0-6-0ST No. 4 at New Brancepeth. Built as a 0-4-0 No. 210 of 1869 at Joicey's of Gateshead, this locomotive worked the moorland section from Bolts Law to Park Head until 1923, then put into store. It was re-instated at Thornley Colliery in 1931, to New Brancepeth in 1953 and finally Brancepeth where it was scrapped in 1955. June 1953 0-6-0ST at Harton Colliery, South Shields. Originally built by Hudswell Clarke No.1513 of 1924. It was transferred to the N.C.B. from War Department stock and worked at Boldon and Whitburn. It was scrapped in December 1959. June 1951 On the 3 ft. gauge Eastwell Iron Ore Co. Ltd railway at Eastwell are 0-6-0ST Lambton, Hetton & Joicey Collieries Rly. 0-6-0 No.1 at Philadelphia Depot coaling stage - a quite impressive structure! Built by Hudswell Clarke Ltd. No. 71 of 1866 for the then Lambton Railway. It was scrapped in August 1954. Date unknown L.S.Lowry's 'Contraption' springs to mind. Actually this An earlier view of the Lambton, Hetton & Joicey Collieries Rly. 0-4-0ST No.17 on pilot duty on the Lambton Staiths, Sunderland. 31st May 1955 Lambton, Hetton & Joicey Collieries Rly. 0-6-0 No. 25 at Philadelphia MPD. Built for the Earl of Durham at Philadelphia in 1890, it survived till May 1960. Date unknown N.C.B. No. 2 at Backworth. Built by R&W Hawthorn as N.E.R. 0-6-0ST 1350 Class No. 1364 in 1876. 19th June 1951 0-4-0 Crane tank NC 0-6-0T Samuel Williams No.4 0-6-0ST built by Manning Wardle as No.641 of 1877 is seen at Dagenham Docks. Date unknown Carron Ironworks of Falkirk 0-4-0ST No.4. Built by Allan Andrews No.18 of 1878. This locomotive was withdrawn in 1952. 14th May 1951. N.C.B. 0-6-0ST No.6 heads a workmens train on the former South Shields,Marsden & Whitburn Colliery Rly. near Marsden Rock. The locomotive is a New Hucknall Colliery (Nottinghamshire) 0-6-0ST No.1 Hartley Main Collieries 0-6-0T N0.29. Ex G.W.R. No. 802, formerly Rhondda & Swansea Bay Rly. No.5 built by Beyer Peacock No.3102 of October 1889. Withdrawn by G.W.R. in December 1934 and sold by Frazer of Hebburn to Hartley Main Collieries in January 1936. The locomotive survived till September 1956. Circa 1939 54 Fintona Junction on the G.N.R. line between Bundoran Jct. and Omagh. The connection awaits to Fintona Town. The horse was always called Dick apparently, but was invariably, a mare. They were cheaper and the bosses never knew, so the fable goes. This scene was a daily occurence till 30th September 1957 when the branch closed and Dick had her last treacle toffee! Here Dick sets off for Fintona Town with what appears to be a visit by members of the Irish Railway Record Society (or Cold War spies?). There was no problem, apparently, with jumping off, taking your picture and rejoining the car! Fintona Town with it's magnificent all-over roof is left behind as Dick accelerates away with a school party on a Ex L.N.E.R. 0-4-0T Class Y7 68089 and crew at Seahouses. The North Sunderland Railway came into existence in August 1898. The branch left the N.E.R. at Chathill for the 4 mile journey to Seahouses and was incorporated into the L.N.E.R. in January 1939 when the N.S.R. ran into financial difficulties. The last train ran on 27th October 1951. Circa 1950 Ex L.N.E.R. 0-4-0T Class Y7 68089 near North Sunderland on a typical mixed train. At Nationalisation there were six trains each way connecting with services on the ECML, where the permanent way would be of a higher quality! Circa 1950 North Sunderland Railway's Avonside Engine Co. 0-6-0ST No. 1771 of 1917 stands at Corringham on the Corringham Light Railway. The locomotives ran through esturine Essex to Coryton (formerly Kynochtown) with workers for the remote Kynoch Explosives Works. Pre WW2 0-4-4T Hunslet Engine Co. 2-4-2T (No. 713 of 1900) No. 2 NCB/Hartley Main Unit 0-6-0T No.35 (Ex USA Transportation Corps WD1944) built by Davenport 05/1947 is seen at Percy Main on empty wagons from the staithes. Circa 1951.

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]]> Sun Jan 13 2008 07 The Western Region and Wales http://steamingback.fotopic.net/c1417833.html All things Great Western and including Wales. Sunday 2 December 2007: All things Great Western and including Wales.

Ex G.W.R. Dukedog 9017 is featured in this marvellous picture of a day out in better times. The locomotive is at the head of the 11AM train to Barmouth. Possibly the photographers son is the subject of this snapshot. The locomotive was possibly the last one working at that time, and is now preserved for it's sins on the Bluebell Railway. 9th August 1960 L A Strudwick Ex G.W.R. Dukedog 9014 at Afon Wen on an unknown working. The Dukedogs were an amalgamation of the frames off the Bulldog Class and boilers off the Duke Class. Ex G.W.R. Dukedog 9026 on an unidentified working in glorious countryside west of Newtown. 2nd September 1950 Ex G.W.R. Duke Class 9084 Ex GWR Castle Class 4-6-0 7025 Ex GWR Castle Class 4-6-0 4098 G.W.R. Hall Class 4-6-0 5900 G.W.R. Hall Class 4-6-0 5986 G.W.R. Castle Class 4-6-0 7029 G.W.R. 14XX Class 0-4-2T 1455 arrives at Chalford on a train from Gloucester. August 1963 Ex M.& S.W.Junction Railway 2-4-0 1336 in Swindon Shed yard. 10th May 1953 G.W.R. Saint Class 4-6-0 2934 G.W.R. 22XX Class 0-6-0 3200 at Barmouth on an unknown working. Date unknown G.W.R. 63XX 2-6-0 6316 at Dolgellau on an unknown service. Date unknown G.W.R. 44XX Class 2-6-2T 4401 arrives at Rushbury on a train to Craven Arms. Date unknown A Western Region railcar approaches Trouble House Halt on a Kemble - Tetbury service. Circa 1960 G.W.R. 45XX 2-6-2T 4573 pauses at Chipping Norton on a branch passenger. 3rd October 1959 G.W.R. 63XX Class 2-6-0 6346 leaves Leamington Spa on an unknown service. 16th August 1958 G.W.R. Hall Class 4-6-0 6916 G.W.R. 0-6-0ST 1364 at Laira MPD - A churchward design of 1910. 10th May 1958 Ex Cardiff Railway 0-4-0ST 1338 at Taunton MPD - the last CR locomotive on B.R. The locomotive worked Bridgwater Docks. 12th May 1958 G.W.R. King Class 4-6-0 6001 G.W.R. 517 Class 0-4-2T No.833 at Trumpers Crossing Halte (For Osterley Park) on a Southall - Brentford push-pull service. Apparently the halt was the only intermediate station. The coachwork exterior was adopted in 1906 and removed in 1911. No. 533 was also so clad. Circa 1910

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]]> Sun Dec 2 2007 06 The South http://steamingback.fotopic.net/c1417831.html This will cover all areas of the former Southern Railway. Sunday 2 December 2007: This will cover all areas of the former Southern Railway.

Ex S.E.C.R. Class H 0-4-4T No. 31161 at Grange Road on a Three Bridges to Tonbridge working. Date unknown. S.Creer Ex S.E.C.R. Class H 0-4-4T No. 31193 at Dundonald Road (Wimbledon) on a RCTS Waterloo to Wimbledon working via East Putney. 3rd October 1959 S.Creer Ex S.E.C.R. Class C No. 31219 takes the token at Redgate Mill Junction on the 1:56PM Tunbridge Wells to Eastbourne service. 3rd October 1953 S.Creer Ex S.E.C.R. Class 01 No. 31430 at Dover Marine on shunting duties. July 1958 L.B. & S.C.R Marsh 4-6-2T Class J1 No. 2325 stands just outside London Victoria Station. L.S.W.R. Class T9 30289 at Eastleigh on an unidentified service. 27th May 1956 Ex LB&SCR Class D1/M 0-6-0T 2252 leaving Brighton on a Horsham train. In the background is a LB&SCR E5/X 0-6-2T 32576. 10th June 1950. Ex SR Merchant Navy Class 4-6-2's 35021 Ex L.B.& S.C.R. Douglas Earle Marsh's 4-4-2 Brighton Atlantic 32424 Ex L.& S.W.R. Drummond 4-6-0 Class T14 No. 459 at an unknown location. Commonly known as

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]]> Sun Dec 2 2007 05 Eastern England http://steamingback.fotopic.net/c1417052.html For convenience I have included the railways South, East and to a certain extent, West of Doncaster. Therefore locomotives of the Great Eastern, Great Central and Great Northern Railway's feature alongside later additions during L.N.E.R. and B.R. periods. Saturday 1 December 2007: For convenience I have included the railways South, East and to a certain extent, West of Doncaster. Therefore locomotives of the Great Eastern, Great Central and Great Northern Railway's feature alongside later additions during L.N.E.R. and B.R. periods.

Ex L.N.E.R. 4-6-0 Class B17 61643 Ex L.N.E.R. 4-6-0 Class B17 61625 Ex L.N.E.R. 4-6-0 Class B17 61648 Ex L.N.E.R. 4-6-0 Class B17 61654 Ex L.N.E.R. 4-6-0 Class B17 61662 Ex L.N.E.R. 4-6-0 Class B17 61668 Ex L.N.E.R. 4-6-0 Class B2 61671 Ex L.N.E.R. 4-6-0 Class B2 61671 Ex L.N.E.R. 4-6-0 Class B17 61657 Ex G.E.R. 4-4-0 D16/3 62618 (rebuilt from D16 Super Claud) at March MPD. 23rd March 1959 Neville Stead Ex L.N.E.R. 4-6-0 Class B17 61653 Ex G.E.R. B12 4-6-0 61575 leaving Bletchley on the 4.20 P.M. service to Cambridge. Possibly it's last turn - It was condemned and withdrawn three days later! 3rd April 1959 Ex G.E.R. D16 4-6-0 Super Claud 62576 rattles over Kiln Lane crossing south of Saxmundham on a Yarmouth - Liverpool Street train, the small boy enthralled by the spectacle is watched over by the crossing-keeper. Thanks to Alan Waterfield for information received. 6th June 1952 Ex G.E.R. E4 2-4-0 7408 at Kirkby Stephen East M.P.D. One of six locomotives transferred to the N.E.Area to replace the D23's on the Penrith - Darlington line. Note the cab side-sheets with single windows given to these locomotives for the difficult Winter operating conditions on the Stainmore line. Late 1930's Ex G.E.R. E4 2-4-0 62785 at Milldenhall on a Cambridge train. This was the last locomotive of the class to be withdrawn in November 1959 and is now in the National Collection. Circa 1958 Ex G.E.R. E4 2-4-0 62789 pauses at Stoke on the 11.15 Cambridge - Colchester service. Summer 1957. Ex G.E.R. J15 0-6-0 65474 shunts the yard at Huntingdon. There looks like a 'Oh! Mr Porter' moment occuring with the purposeful march of the porter with underling in tow! 17th April 1955 Ex G.E.R. F7 2-4-2T at Seven Sisters on a train for Palace Gates. circa 1937 Ex G.E.R. J15 0-6-0 65451 at Coldham Lane Junction 0n the 8.30 A.M. Ipswich - Cambridge service. 29th July 1953 Ex G.E.R. F5 2-4-2T 67203 Leaving Ongar on a train for Epping. Another world, this - the driver of this Stratford job looking proud of his charge - a delightful scene. circa 1951 Ex G.E.R. J69 0-6-0T E8619 at North Woolwich on a RCTS special. This locomotive in it's apple-green livery was the Liverpool Street pilot. It is plain to see there was a much relaxed attitude to health and safety way back - the train stopped on running lines and passengers climbing in and out of coaches and ambling about the permanent way would cause a hissey-fit among HSE officers today! 14th April 1951 Ex G.C.R. 4-6-0 Class B9 6105 (61469 later carried by a Class B16) at Beverley on a freight from York. 1933 Ex G.C.R. 4-6-0 Class B7 1365 (61702) at Retford on a Lincoln to Sheffield train. 8th June 1947 Ex G.C.R. 4-6-0 Class B3/2 6168 Ex G.C.R 4-4-2 Class C4 2908 at Spalding on a pick-up freight from Lincoln. Six Ex G.C.R. 4-4-0 Class D7 5684 stands at Cleethorpes on a train for New Holland. These locomotives never made it to the B.R. era, the last one being withdrawn in 1939. October 1937 Ex G.C.R. 4-4-0 Class D6 5859 at Brunswick MPD, Liverpool. Three locomotives received B.R. numbers. July 1937 Ex G.C.R. 4-4-0 Class D10 62658 Ex G.C.R. 4-4-0 Class D11 62662 Ex G.C.R.4-4-0's Class D11 62664 Ex L.N.E.R. Thompson Class B1 61139 on a King X - Cambridge 'Beer Train' or Cambridge Buffet Express at Greenwood as N2 0-6-2T 69490 waits for it's passing. 21st May 1952 Ex L.N.E.R. Thompson Class B1 4-6-0 on Holloway Bank, heads the 11:00AM semi fast to Peterborough. 11th July 1953 Ex L.N.E.R. L1 2-6-4T 67743 has arrived at Hitchin on a train from Kings X. Many thanks to Ian Bowskill for information received. 19th July 1954 Ex G.C.R. Class O2 2-8-0 63924 heads a south-bound freight through Grantham. A suitably attired group await other transport during the sultry summer of 1959. 29th August 1959 Ex L.N.E.R. Thompson Class B1 4-6-0 61233 on Brentwood Bank in charge of the Saturday down Ex L.N.E.R. Thompson Class B1 4-6-0 61001 Ex L.N.E.R. Gresley Class K3 2-6-0 61973 arrives at Saxmundham on an up parcels. 2nd June 1952 Ex N.E.R. Raven Class B16 4-6-0 61460 approaches Doncaster with a south-bound freight. 31st August 1954 Ex L.N.E.R. Thompson Class L1 2-6-4T 67761 was almost new when photographed at Doncaster after arriving on a stopping train from Leeds. It was a Copley Hill engine at this time. May 1949 Ex L.N.E.R. Gresley Class V2 2-6-2 60858 leaving Doncaster on a stopping train to Kings X. 11th September 1954 Ex M.& G.N.R. Beyer Peacock A Class 4-4-0 rebuild No. 025 at Bourne on a freight. Effectively four A Class rebuilds were transferred into the L.N.E.R. These locomotives never received a L.N.E.R. classification, and this loco was the longest lived - lasting till May 1941. August 1939 M.& G.N.R. Beyer Peacock A Class 4-4-0 rebuild No.23 at unknown location. Built by Beyer Peacock & Co. between 1882 & 1888 they spent their last years working in the Melton Constable, Cromer, and Yarmouth areas. Summer 1936 M.& G.N.R. Beyer Peacock A Class 4-4-0 rebuild No.28 (L.N.E.R. 028) at an unknown location.Three of the Class A Rebuild engines were withdrawn in 1936, leaving five engines to enter LNER ownership. However, most of the M&GN locomotive stock was found to be worn out and when the LNER took over control in October 1936, No. 026 was withdrawn immediately, and was followed by Nos. 023 and 027 in February 1937, leaving No.s 025 and 028 to soldier on. Summer 1936 M.& M.G.R. D Class 0-6-0 No.64 at a distinctive, but unknown location. They were reclassified as LNER Class J40, in 1942. Withdrawals of the J40's started shortly afterwards and all were gone by 1944. Summer 1936 M.& G.N.R. B Class 4-4-0 No.37 at Melton Constable MPD. Classified as D54's in L.N.E.R. ownership, this locomotive never carried it's designated number 037. It was withdrawn and scrapped at Stratford in February 1937 Patrick Stirling G.N.R. 4-2-2 Single No.1 on a special train, one of a series organised by the L.N.E.R. commemorating 50 years of L.N.E.R. 4-6-0 Class B17/5 2870

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]]> Sat Dec 1 2007 04 North West England http://steamingback.fotopic.net/c1416959.html This area covers the Northern Section of the L.M.S. and Midland main lines with the marvellous upland panoramas of Shap and the Settle and Carlisle Railways together with the industrialised, and heavily populated areas of the North-West. Saturday 1 December 2007: This area covers the Northern Section of the L.M.S. and Midland main lines with the marvellous upland panoramas of Shap and the Settle and Carlisle Railways together with the industrialised, and heavily populated areas of the North-West.

Ex L.M.S. Coronation Class 4-6-2 46240 Ex L.M.S. 4-6-0 Patriot Class 45547 sits camouflaged in the shadows of Carlisle Citadels' steelwork on a southbound passenger. Undated. L.M.S 4-6-2 Coronation Class 6227 Ex L.N.E.R. 4-6-2 Class A2 60510 Ex N.E.R. 0-6-0 Class J21 65033 poses in the sun at Carlisle Citadel after working the Darlington - Tebay - Carlise South Durham Locomotive Society three-coach special. The only locomotive of the class to carry the second British Railways logo. 7th May 1960 Ex L.M.S. 4-6-0 Jubilee Class 45677 Ex L.M.S. 4-6-0 Patriot Class 45541 Ex L.M.S. 4-6-2 Coronation Class 46228 Ex L.M.S. 4-6-0 Unrebuilt Royal Scot Class 46137 B.R. 4-6-2 Clan Class 72004 Ex L.M.S 4-6-2 Class Princess Royal 46203 B.R. 4-6-2 Clan Class 72001 Ex Midland Railway 3P 4-4-0 750 at Derby. Built by Johnson in 1901 and rebuilt by Fowler in 1916 with superheater and larger cylinders. This loco never made it into BR stock. Circa 1947 Ex Midland Railway 4-4-0's 40489 and 40454 pause at Cirencester Watermoor on the R.C.T.S Ex Midland Railway 3P 4-4-0 40728 at Holbeck MPD. These locos would work many of the semi-fasts eminating from Leeds that were not requiring a Jubilee etc. 18th September 1948 Ex Midland Railway Kirtly 2-4-0 20002 of 1866 vintage, possibly at Nottingham. The locomotive was withdrawn in 1947 and is now preserved as Midland158A. Midland Railway 4-2-2 No. 600 at Derby around 1926. This was the first of the Johnson Ex L.N.W.R. 4-6-0 Prince of Wales Class 25675 Ex L.N.W.R. Modified Prince of Wales Class 4-6-0 25728 at Crewe. Five locomotives were so modified with inside cylinders and outside Walschearts valve gear. Known affectionately as L.N.W.R. Webb 2-4-0 Precedent Class 5002 L.N.W.R. Webb 4-4-0 Jubilee Class 5156 Ex L.N.W.R. 4-4-0 George the Fifth Class 25373 Ex Midland Railway Compound 4-4-0 41065 at Lancaster MPD. These would have worked the Morecambe - Leeds trains at that time - even with odd buffers as here! Mid 1950's Ex Midland Railway Compound 41074 heads the 1:30 PM Bedford to St Pancras at Elstree. 3rd March 1953 Ex Midland Railway Compound 41190 on the 3PM Cricklewood to Derby milk empties at Mill Hill. 10th July 1953 Ex Midland Raiway 2P 4-4-0 40456 at Penrith MPD. Circa 1953 J.E.Wilkinson Ex Midland Railway 2P 4-4-0 40694 arrives at Workington on a train from Carlisle. I wonder if it was a cop! Fowler built 138 of this class and 136 made it into BR stock. 13th August 1951 Ex L.M.S. 4-6-0 Patriot Class 45516 Ex L.M.S. 4-6-0 Patriot Class 45509 Ex L.M.S. 4-6-0 Unrebuilt Royal Scot Class 46137 Ex L.M.S. 4-6-0 Patriot Class 45500 Ex L.M.S. Fowler 2-6-4T 42403 is seen in the N.E. yard at Tebay on a pick-up freight. J E Wilkinson Early 1950's Ex L.M.S. Black 5 4-6-0 45140 heads south after leaving Tebay on a evening stopping train. J E Wilkinson Early 1950's Ex L.M.S. Patriot Class 4-6-0 45507 Ex L.M.S 4MT 4-6-0 43035 at Dillicar Troughs on the last stage of its journey to Tebay NE Yard with a Barrow - West Auckland coke hopper empties. J E Wilkinson Early 1950's Ex L.M.S. Patriot Class 4-6-0 45504 Ex L.M.S. Royal Scot Class 4-6-0 46108 Ex L.M.S. Patriot Class 4-6-0 45500 Ex L.M.S. Patriot Class 4-6-0 45504 Ex L.M.S. Patriot Class 4-6-0 45507 Ex L.M.S. Rebuilt Patriot Class 4-6-0 45514 Ex L.M.S. Black 5 4-6-0 44762 heads south in the Lune Gorge at Borrow Bridge on milk tanks. J E Wilkinson Early 1950's Ex L.N.W.R. Class G2a or Super D Class 0-8-0 49024 clanks north at Shap Wells on a banked mixed freight. A Warwick (2C) locomotive, a long way from home. The locomotive was withdrawn in February 1952. J E Wilkinson Early 1950's

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]]> Sat Dec 1 2007 01 North East England http://steamingback.fotopic.net/c1416952.html North and East of Doncaster is the rough area covered in this collection, although some classes featured may defy this area. Every thing is here from the holiday destiations of East Yorkshire, the L.N.E.R. main line to Scotland, the Durham Dales and the wild Northumberland rural hinterland. Saturday 1 December 2007: North and East of Doncaster is the rough area covered in this collection, although some classes featured may defy this area. Every thing is here from the holiday destiations of East Yorkshire, the L.N.E.R. main line to Scotland, the Durham Dales and the wild Northumberland rural hinterland.

Ex N.E.R. 4-4-0 Class D20 62387 near Wooperton on the Alnwick - Coldsteam line. The locomotive is propelling the irregularly rostered Alnwick to Ilderton parcels after through working on the line was curtailed after the floods of August 1948 and again in 1949 destroyed a couple of bridges between Ilderton and Wooler - effectively creating two branch lines and terminii. The line closed in February 1953. The passenger service had been withdrawn in 1930! Early 1950s Ex N.E.R. 4-4-0 Class D20 2342 at York Station at the head of a Harrogate train. 16th August 1947 Ex N.E.R. 4-4-0 Class D20 62360 at Northallerton on Ex N.E.R.. 4-4-0 Class D20 62379 at Stockton MPD, it's home shed after being transferred from Hull. 5th June 1949 Ex N.E.R. 4-4-0 Class D20 62381 and 43096 take the Bridlington line at Seamer Junction on the Summer Saturdays 11:25 AM Scarborough Londesborough Road to Liverpool Exchange. Summer 1955 Ex N.E.R. 4-4-0 Class D20 2384 on a Thirsk to Leeds train approaching Leaming Lane Crossing. Summer 1949 Ex N.E.R. 4-4-0 Class D20 62384 pilots Heaton's Ex L.N.E.R. 4-6-2 Class A3 60085 Ex N.E.R. 4-4-0 Class D20 62387 stands at Leeds City on a RCTS railtour to Kirby Moorside. 23rd June 1957 Ex N.E.R. 4-4-0 Class D20 62388 hurtles south at Pilmoor North on the Hartlepool to York fish train. Summer 1951 Ex N.E.R. 4-4-0 Class D20 62396 at Alnmouth on the day it was withdrawn. Originally it was an Alnmouth locomotive and was dispatched to Hull Botanic Gardens, but never arrived - the loco only got as far as Borough Gardens MPD (Gateshead) and was stored there for a considerable time then sent back to Alnmouth then to Selby in 1955. It did actually get to Hull (Dairycoats), but only to be stored, yet again. However, due to a shortage of locomotives in the Summer of 1957, it was reinstated and the authorities deeming it was in need of a lick of paint, received the second B.R. totem on the tender as a result - one of only two of the Class to do so! After its season in the sun, it went home to Alnmouth. 19th November 1957 Ex L.N.E.R. Gresley 4-6-2 Class A4 60028 Ex N.E.R. 0-6-0 Class J21 65103 at Kirkby Stephen East on a Penrith to Darlington service (with fish van). 3rd August 1954 J.E.Wilkinson Ex L.N.E.R. V3 2-6-2T 67657 heads a Newcastle - Hexham train at Widehaugh. Mid 1950s Ex N.E.R. G5 0-4-4T 67323 at Monkseaton on a Blyth Push-Pull service. Mid 1950s Ex N.E.R. G5 0-4-4T 67340 stands at Monkseaton Station with a push-pull set from Blyth. This locomotive had extended side tanks. The more eagle-eyed among you may have noticed that one of the buffers is missing, and alarmingly so, as it was not working in push-pull mode as the driving trailer is next to the locomotive that would run-round to return to Blyth! Mid 1950s Ex N.E.R. G5 0-4-4T 67323 arrives at Blyth on a Push-Pull service from Monkseaton. Mid 1950s Ex N.E.R. J27 0-6-0 65815 at Bedlington Station on a south-bound coal train. 24th August 1966 Neville Stead Bedlington station sees the pigeon crates unloaded from a Newbiggin Push-Pull service. Mid 1950s Ex N.E.R. J27 0-6-0's 65795 and 65834 pass at Freemans Crossing. 1966 Neville Stead Ex L.N.E.R. V3 2-6-2T 67637 heads south past Little Benton South box. The first three coaches behind the locomotive are a Gresley Triplet Restaurant Set. Possibly a return working from the Tyne Commision Quay after a launch special working, a common occurance at that time. Many thanks to Brian Mosby for information regarding this picture. Date unknown Ex N.B.R. 4-4-0 Class D30 Superheated Scott 62428 Ex N.E.R. J21 0-6-0 65082, a Blaydon locomotive, stands at Allendale on the Hexham pick-up on the last day of working on the branch. 20th November 1950 Ex N.E.R. 4-4-0 Class D20 62387, one of Heaton's finest, stands at Hawick on the afternoon service to Newcastle. Early 1950's Ex N.E.R. 0-6-0 Class J27 stands at Woodburn on the former Wansbeck Railway with the Morpeth pick-up, Neville having ridden up on the footplate. The N.B.R. bought the railway as a means entry into Newcastle, via the Blyth & Tyne Railway at Morpeth, that was not controlled by the N.E.R. However, the N.E.R. smartly bought up the Blyth & Tyne and scuppered the plan. (Colour Print Film) 15th September 1966 Neville Stead Ex L.M.S. 4-6-0 Patriot 45509 Ex L.N.E.R. 2-6-2 Class V2 60948 passes Scarborough Londesborough Road on the 10.25 Scarborough Central - Glasgow. 13th August 1957 Ex L.N.E.R. 4-6-0 Class B1 61218 stands at Scarborough Londesborough Road on a Magistrates Special train from Durham. 30th September 1959 Whoops! Ex L.N.E.R. K3 61961 had worked a double-headed turn to Scarborough from Normanton. Obviously the locomotive decided an extended stay at the seaside would be in order - any excuse! A small, and no doubt, opinionated gallery is already assembled. I have reliably been informed it was re-railed by 1:15 PM, although it didn't work out. A job for the fitters, no doubt, on Monday morning - apart from the havoc caused by locomotives unable to turn on a busy Saturday! 5th September 1959 Ex L.M.S. 2-6-0 Class 2MT 46409 is temporarily Ex N.E.R. 4-6-0 Class B16 61414 takes water at Scarborough MPD. Date unknown Ex N.E.R 4-6-0 Class B16 61454 leaves Scarborough Londesborough Road on the 10.00 AM to Manchester London Road. Date unknown. Ex N.E.R 4-6-0 Class B16 61472 heads the 10.42 Scarborough to Kings Cross Ex L.N.E.R 4-6-2T Class A8 69865 Pilots Ex L.N.E.R 4-6-0 Class B1 at Ravenscar Bank on a Whitby -York 'Scenic' excursion. 22nd June 1955 Ex N.E.R. 0-6-0 Class J21 65098 leaving Lartington Station on an evening Darlington-Penrith train. Early 1950s Ex N.E.R. 0-6-0 Class J21 874 near Deepdale on the 2:50 PM Darlington - Penrith service. 24th September 1938 Ex N.E.R. 0-6-0 Class J21 1564 heads the 9:30 AM Blackpool - Newcastle over Belah Viaduct, which appears to have been recently painted. The double-headed locos would have split at Kirkby Stephen East as the load would have exceeded that permitted on the viaduct. They would usually reform at Stainmore Summit to continue their journey. Summer 1937 Ex N.E.R. 0-4-4T Class G5 67329 at Bishop Auckland Station on an unknown service. Early 1950s Ex N.E.R. 0-8-0 Class Q6 63381 leaving Bishop Auckland on a cattle train. 14th June 1958 Ex N.E.R. 0-6-0 Class J25 65645 at Low Fell on a pick-up freight. This locomotive languished for many years at Gateshead MPD before finally being scrapped in 1962 - the last of 120 locomotives built from 1898. Early 1950s Ex L.N.E.R. 2-6-2T Class V3 67683 retrieves the stock for a postal service from sidings at Low Fell Station and heads for Newcastle Central. In the distance can be seen the Shop Pit and spoil heap from the Ravensworth Ann Colliery, just below which was the future site of Tyne Yard. Mid 1950s Ex N.E.R. 0-6-2T Class N8 69390 near Hamsterley on the 12:35 PM Newcastle - Blackhill on the Derwent Valley line. This is possibly the last working of this service. 8th January 1954 B.R. 2-6-0 Class K1's 62022 and 62023 head a special working on the Derwent Valley line at Rowlands Gill. Judging by the stock, this may have been a Royal Train - the locomotives would just recently have been built by British Railways. Early 1950s Ex N.E.R. 0-6-0 Class J21 65064 that was the Wearhead loco, on a Darlington - Wearhead service at Harperley. Early 1950s Ex N.E.R. 0-4-4T Class G5 67336 standing in the shadows at Newcastle Central on a Sunderland stopping train. 2nd October 1954 Ex N.E.R. 0-6-0T Class J71 68256 heads along the Quayside at Newcastle with a load of timber. Early 1950s Ex L.N.E.R. Gresley 4-6-2 Class A4 60022 Ex L.N.E.R. 4-4-0 Class D49/1 62700 Ex L.N.E.R. 4-4-0 Class D49/1 62724 Ex L.N.E.R. 4-4-0 Class D49/1 62731 Ex L.N.E.R. 4-4-0 Class D49/4 62768

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]]> Sat Dec 1 2007 03 Scotland - South of the Tay http://steamingback.fotopic.net/c1416892.html The Central Belt and Borders are the areas covered in this section. Featuring primarily North British and Caledonian Railway locomotives, again with the influx from other regions during L.M.S./L.N.E.R and B.R. periods. Friday 30 November 2007: The Central Belt and Borders are the areas covered in this section. Featuring primarily North British and Caledonian Railway locomotives, again with the influx from other regions during L.M.S./L.N.E.R and B.R. periods.

Ex G & S.W.R. Manson 4-4-0 14198 at Glasgow St Enoch. 10th May 1927 Ex G.C.R.4-4-0 Class D11/2 62690 Ex C.R. 0-6-0 57655 shunts at Carstairs Station. 16th July 1955 Ex C.R. 4-4-0 54438 a McIntosh Dunalastair 4 of 1907 origin heads a works train at Carstairs Station. circa 1950 A very shiney Ex C.R. 4-4-0 Superheated Dunalastair 4 (1910) 54454 stands at the coaling stage at Forfar M.P.D. 22nd September 1954 Ex C.R. 0-6-0 57591 heads an empty freight at Ardrossan. Date unknown Ex L.M.S. 2-6-4T 40049 restarts an unknown service at Muirkirk. 18th May 1959 Ex C.R. 4-4-0 54504 arrives at Edinburgh Princes Street Station on a Stirling service. 20th July 1953 Sunday morning at Craigentinny Loop. St. Margarets had an accomodation problem on Sundays. The overspill banished - in steam - to the loop to be stored away from harms way. A job for a young fireman, no doubt, hoping from engine to engine seeing to the fires - bit like painting the Forth Bridge. Featured here are J35,36,37,38,and 39's. 5th August 1956 Ex N.B.R. 0-6-0 Class J37 64618 stands at Elie Station on an evening train to Thornton Junction. Late 1950's 016 Ex N.B.R. 0-6-0T Class J83 68448 shunts in Leith Docks including a marvellous rake of Leith General Warehousing grain hoppers the contents of which were used in the Whisky industry. 3rd October 1953 Ex N.B.R. 4-4-0 Glen Class D34 62474 Ex N.B.R. 2-4-0 Class E7 10249 at Inverkeithing on an unknown working. It spent it's working life at Burntisland MPD working mainly to and from Inverkeithing and was withdrawn on 3rd September 1926. Originally built in 1873 and rebuilt twice, these never survived to Nationalisation, the last being withdrawn in 1927. Many thanks for information by Euan Cameron. 1925 Ex N.B.R. 0-4-0 Class Y10 1011. Again another class that never survived to Nationalisation. The two locomotives worked the freight-only Springbank Branch to Moffat Mills. No. 1010 was withdrawn in 1921, prior to the grouping. No.1011 was withdrawn in 1925. Ex N.B.R. 4-4-0 Class D31 9642 (62282 in B.R.) probably at Dunferline Upper - seven of these graceful locomotives survived into Nationalisation. Many thanks for information by Euan Cameron. 1930's A sad end for two Ex N.B.R. 4-4-2T Class C15's 67472 and 67477 - the last of seven, originally. As the services of these locomotives gradually fell away they were stored in this unlikely spot, just beyond the Main South Cabin at Riccarton. An unusual visitor on the Waverley Route. Ex N.E.R. 4-6-0 rebuilt Class B16 61439 heads a north bound freight at Penton. 1952 Ex N.B.R. 0-6-0 Class J36 65319 in the wasteland of the Riddochill Branch. Neville had talked the depot into putting the loco on this turn and a footplate. They even did a run past for him! 1st July 1956 Neville Stead Ex N.B.R. 0-6-0 Class J36 65331 pauses at Hawick on a passenger turn. Late 1950's Ex N.B.R. 0-6-2T Class N15 69146 pauses for breath at Joppa Station. 24th August 1957 Ex N.B.R. 0-6-0 Class J37 64548 at Strathmiglo on the pick-up freight. Late 1950's Ex L.N.E.R. 2-6-2 Class V2 60970 pauses for water at Hawick on a south-bound freight. Early 1950's Ex N.B.R. 0-4-0T Class Y9 68110 at Dundee East. The wooden tenders of the Ex N.B.R. 0-4-0T Class Y9 68110 again at Dundee East. There was a strict limit to the number of wagons that were allowed on public roads. On at least one occassion, the Poliss was seen to caution the crew after stopping the train, it is alleged. 7th May 1955 Ex N.B.R. 0-4-0T Class Y9 68119 is seen here shunting at Portobello Bottle Works. 30th May 1959 Ex N.B.R. 0-4-0T Class Y9 68119, still at Portobello Bottle Works, receives attention. It is told that these turns were the domain of the youngest Drivers and Firemen, also drivers were rostered on health grounds or for misdemeanours on the main line such as speeding. A prototype 'Zontar-like' apparition is also on view! 30th May 1959 Ex N.B.R. 0-6-2T Class N15 69211 shunts Gorgie Yard in Edinburgh. 20th July 1960 Ex N.B.R. 4-4-0 Glen Class D34 62471 Ex N.B.R. 4-4-2 Class C11 9906 Ex C.R. 0-6-0T 56162 shunts in Govan Docks. 7th July 1958 Ex N.B.R. 4-4-0 Glen Class D34 62485 Ex N.B.R. 4-4-2T Class C15 67474 at Tarbert on an Arrocher to Craigendoran push-pull service. 19th August 1959 Ex L.N.E.R. 4-4-0 Class D49/1 62711

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]]> Fri Nov 30 2007 02 Scotland - The Highlands and the North http://steamingback.fotopic.net/c1416374.html As the title suggests, this collection covers the highland railways of the North of Scotland. Prominance is given to The Highland Railway and The Great North of Scotland Railway locomotives but other companies locomotives feature during the L.M.S. and B.R. periods. Thursday 29 November 2007: As the title suggests, this collection covers the highland railways of the North of Scotland. Prominance is given to The Highland Railway and The Great North of Scotland Railway locomotives but other companies locomotives feature during the L.M.S. and B.R. periods.

Ex H.R. Jones Loch Class 4-6-0 14386 Ex C.R. 0-6-0 57339 is seen heading a Killin Junction - Killin train near Lix Toll. 22nd May 1959 Ex C.R. 0-6-0 57339 is captured at Easter Lix on the return Killin - Killin Junction working. 22nd May 1959 Ex H.R. Cumming 4-4-0 14522 Ex H.R. Castle Class 4-6-0 14677 Ex H.R. Castle Class 4-6-0 14685 Ex H.R. Clan Class Cumming 4-6-0 54767 Ex H.R. Clan Class Cumming 4-6-0 54767 Ex H.R. Castle Class 4-6-0 14686 Ex H.R. Jones Skye Bogie 14284 possibly at Dingwall. 9 locomotives were built between 1882-1901 for the new line to Kyle of Lochalsh. Classified 1P the locomotive was withdrawn in April 1933. Mid 1920's Ex H.R. Ben Class 14422 Ex H.R. Ben Class 54398 Ex H.R. 0-4-4T 15053 at Dornoch. This was the last of the class. They were replaced by Ex G.W.R. 0-6-0PT's. Late 1949 Ex C.R. Pickersgill 3P 4-4-0 54476 on a freight at Ballinluig Junction. 7th August 1956 Ex C.R. Pickersgill 3P 4-4-0 54488 at Aviemore on a southbound freight. 29th July 1949 Ex H.R. Jones Goods 4-6-0 17930 at Kyle of Lochalsh Depot. These locomotives of 1894 were the first 4-6-0's built in the UK. This locomotive was the last survivor of the class and was withdrawn in 1939. Date unknown Ex H.R. Castle Class 4-6-0 14690 Ex C.R. MacIntosh 0-4-4T 55200 near Grand Tully on the 10:28AM Ballinluig - Aberfeldy service. 21st May 1959 Ex G.N.S.R. 4-4-0 Class D40 62274 Ex G.N.S.R. 4-4-0 Class D40 62277 Ex G.N.S.R. 4-4-0 Class D41 62225 one of the original batch of Nielson Reid & Co. locomotives, built in 1893, at Kieth M.P.D. Circa 1950. Ex G.N.S.R. 4-4-0 Class D40 62274 Ex G.N.S.R. 4-4-0 Class D41 62241 on the Speyside Branch heads a train for Boat of Garten featuring a fine collection of coaching stock. circa 1951 Ex G.N.S.R. Class Z4 0-4-2T 68191 shunts in Aberdeen Docks. The ship is the S.S. Finland. Date unknown. Ex G.N.S.R. 4-4-0 Class D40's 62262 and 62267 with D41 62247 at Keith MPD. Summer 1950 Ex G.N.S.R. Manson 4-4-0 Class D43 6812 at Elgin. This locomotive has the Manson chimney. Summer 1937 Ex G.N.S.R. Manson 4-4-0 Class D43 6814 at Tillynaught. This locomotive has the Pickersgill chimney. Summer 1936 Ex G.N.S.R. Manson 4-4-0 Class N (L.N.E.R Class D46) 6805 at Keith. Only two of the class were built at Kittybrewster Works in 1887. No.5 (6805) was originally named Ex L.N.E.R. Class K2 2-6-0s 61779 and 61791 Ex L.N.E.R. Class K2 2-6-0 61787 Ex L.N.E.R. Class K2 2-6-0 61788 Ex L.N.E.R. Class K2 2-6-0 61791 Ex L.N.E.R.Class K4 2-6-0 61995

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