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Ramblings of a Railfan
Mostly Ferroequinology, among other things
British Railways’ standard liveries, brochure - July 1949 by mikeyashworth on Flickr.
One of the First and One of the Last!
On the right is Beamish’s Puffing Billy replica the original built in 1813 and one of the first steam locomotives in the UK…. on the right is 9F Black Prince one of the very last steam locomotives to be built in the UK - North Norfolk Railway, 05/05/2012
What a comparison!
Nearly a 150 year difference in technology, and yet the principles behind them have not changed a bit! Fantastic!
Dieselised Black 5!
Black 5 45337 arrives into Weybourne. During the diesel gala weekend the engine sported a ‘dieselised livery’ with yellow panels at the front and rear along with the BR Double Arrow logo on it tender sides - all magnetic ‘stickers’, North Norfolk Railway 26/05/12
Yeah. On a Black 5, this ‘livery’ works. It would probably work on the Standard classes too…
Dieselised Black 5!
Black 5 45337 heads away from Sheringham with a private dining train. During the diesel gala weekend the engine sported a ‘dieselised livery’ with yellow panels at the front and rear along with the BR Double Arrow logo on it tender sides - all magnetic ‘stickers’, North Norfolk Railway 26/05/12
Alright. It doesn’t look to bad on a Black 5, to say the least. I could never see this done on a GWR locomotive!
Dieselised Black 5!
Black 5 45337 awaits departure from Sheringham with a private dining train. During the diesel gala weekend the engine sported a ‘dieselised livery’ with yellow panels at the front and rear along with the BR Double Arrow logo on it tender sides - all magnetic ‘stickers’, North Norfolk Railway 26/05/12
Not entirely sure how I feel about this… :/
70013 ‘Oliver Cromwell’ leaving Woodlesford station on its way to Scarborough with the Scarborough Spa Express in August 2011 (By Declan Hargreaves)
One of my favourite engines, always puts on a great show
Oh Beautiful Shot! I really love the BR Standards. Straightforwards and reliable.
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3205 runs around at Buckfastleigh during the SDR’s Rails & Ales Weekend 2010 (By Declan Hargreaves)
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This photo makes me happy.
From Leon Daniels’ blog:
Last night we carried out a test designed to demonstrate the feasibility of running a steam locomotive on the London Underground for its 150th anniversary in 2013.
Locomotive Met no 1 and the Metropolitan first class ‘Jubilee’ coach 353 are currently being restored and fundraising is underway. Restoration of both vehicles is progressing and the London Transport Museum is overseeing both the fundraising and the restoration projects.
To have a working steam locomotive on the Underground presents significant challenges and last night after end own traffic a special train undertook some proving runs. Beattie 30587 the steam locomotive used. It is owned by the National Railway Museum and was built in 1874. It was coupled to 1923 Metropolitan Electric loco ‘Sarah Siddons’ which provided a viewing platform, and between two battery locomotives and wagons carrying water and coal.
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7827 ‘Lydham Manor’ (as 7800 ‘Torquay Manor’) at Churston on the Torbay Express during the DSR’s Heritage Weekend 2011 (By Declan Hargreaves)
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