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Loco shed layouts
Interesting link on https://groups.io/g/ngauge about the design and operation of Lancashire and Yorkshire engine sheds. http://www.lyrs.org.uk/images/uploads/Paper_-_Attock_1924_-_I.Loco.E_-_Locomotive_Shed_Layout.pdf
Loading military vehicles, in 1944
Came across this interesting series of videos on the Imperial war museum site. Interesting as apart from the historical interest, it shows how they loaded vehicles, and some great shots of Newmarket yard and LNER trains in wartime. THE 8TH … Continue reading
Bluebell(s)
From Cha(I)rman Allan on Sunday…. Just had a nice train journey from Riddlesdown to Sheffield Park. We were lucky to see Mallard there. But could not get a ride behind him……. Lol Come on! If I made a joke … Continue reading
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Kent & East Sussex snaps
Last Thursday turned out to be a perfect spring day, so Maxine & I headed south to visit Bodiam Castle – an imposing and interesting medieval ruin. And of course, it’s only a couple of hundred yards to wander over … Continue reading
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An interesting publication on goods sheds and warehouses….. https://historicengland.org.uk/images-books/publications/railway-goods-shed-and-warehouse-in-england/the-railway-goods-shed-and-warehouse/ Why not to graffiti Japanese trains… https://japantoday.com/category/crime/australian-man-arrested-for-spraying-graffiti-on-tokyo-subway-cars And they’re here – expensive but wonderful!!!
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A few more odds and ends that I’ve been saving….. Riding the tube – a photo essay. During his commute into central London, photographer Stefan Rousseau has started taking pictures of his fellow passengers, who are often absorbed in their … Continue reading
Ron on the road again #6
Day 6, and as usual, there’s plenty of snow: Woke up this morning to find it was still snowing. Decided on an easy day so in the continuing snow took 0904 to Davos and then on to Klosters, where I … Continue reading
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Ron on the road again #5
Day 5, and not much sunbathing for Ron: Another snowfall overnight. Decided to do the last long trip of my holiday and travelled by Reichenau and Disentis to Andermatt. Intended to take photos of the Oberalppass but it was a … Continue reading
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Ron on the road again #4
Day 4, and like all good Brits, Ron is reporting on the weather: A funny day weather wise. Started off snowing when I caught train to Chur but had left the snow behind when I reached the Rhine Balley. I … Continue reading
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Ron on the road again #3
Day 3, and more snow: Woke up this morning to find there had been by UK standards a heavy snowfall overnight, most of which had melted by the time I got back this afternoon. Decided to head south and caught … Continue reading
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