When our father, Ian Moss, passed away in 2022 aged 89, he left an archive of over 50,000 slides dating between the mid 1950s (when cameras were relatively uncommon) and the late 2010s (when he could no longer hold a camera steady). His primary interest was in Railway and Canal history with a sprinkling of family photo's
Unfortunately, he relied very much on his memory and encyclopedic knowledge when giving lectures and left few written notes - we have therefore been left the task of scanning and identifying many thousands of images before passing the relevant images to a suitable archive such as ROMA or the RCHS Online Media Archive (Ian was the President of the RCHS for many years).
It's possible that Ian's collection includes slides which were not taken by him, but bought, donated, lent or given. If we have infringed anyone else's copyright, please let us know. It was not intentional, but we will remove the image (and comments) from the site.
Unfortunately, he relied very much on his memory and encyclopedic knowledge when giving lectures and left few written notes - we have therefore been left the task of scanning and identifying many thousands of images before passing the relevant images to a suitable archive such as ROMA or the RCHS Online Media Archive (Ian was the President of the RCHS for many years).
It's possible that Ian's collection includes slides which were not taken by him, but bought, donated, lent or given. If we have infringed anyone else's copyright, please let us know. It was not intentional, but we will remove the image (and comments) from the site.
Bridge 123L and Telford's Warehouse, Chester, Shropshire Union Canal
Bridge 123L and Telford's Warehouse, Chester, Shropshire Union Canal
Ellesmere Port, Shropshire Union Canal
Whitby Locks in the distanceEllesmere Port, Shropshire Union Canal
Weaver Navigation, just beyond Weston Marsh Lock, looking towards Weston Point Docks
Weaver Navigation, just beyond Weston Marsh Lock, looking towards Weston Point Docks
Liverpool Road Bridge, Sankey Bridges.
Grid Ref: SJ 5849 8766 [SHCa-009-210]. . This is the fixed bridge. The presence of the swing bridge in front of it is curious as maps back to 1900 show it to be in addition to the one on Liverpool Road and there appears to be no reason for it.Liverpool Road Bridge, Sankey Bridges.
Whitby Locks, Ellesmere Port
The nearest lock is the top narrow lock; the further one is the top broad lock.Whitby Locks, Ellesmere Port
Holcombe Brook (TOB @ 13m 32ch). Lancashire Electric Power Co Ltd substation
Built 1927; still exists at 5 Longsight Road. Grid ref. SD 780152 ENE Not really a railway buildingHolcombe Brook (TOB @ 13m 32ch). Lancashire Electric Power Co Ltd substation
Stubbins (BCP @ 14m 31ch), looking North towards Rawtenstall
Cravens DMU just visible on the (non-platformed) Accrington line on the left.Stubbins (BCP @ 14m 31ch), looking North towards Rawtenstall
Liverpool & Manchester Railway locomotive "Lion" at The Manchester Museum of Science & Industry 1999-2007.
"Lion" was built for the Liverpool & Manchester Railway by Todd Kitson and Laird of Leeds in 1837-8, and rebuilt in 1841. It was retired from traffic as a ballast engine in 1857 and then sold in 1859 to Mersey Docks & Harbour Board. In 1874 it was put to work as a pumping engine in the docks, and was rediscovered in 1923. Renovated at Crewe works, it appeared in the Liverpool & Manchester centenary celebrations. In 1953 it starred in the role of the "Titfield Thunderbolt". Owned by Liverpool Museums from 1970, it was kept at the Manchester Museum of Science and industry from 1999 to 2007 while its display area was built in the Liverpool Nuseums.Liverpool & Manchester Railway locomotive "Lion" at The Manchester Museum of Science & Industry 1999-2007.
Bury Interchange (MVB4 @ 9m 51ch). Scissors crossover at south end of the station
Opened by British Rail as part of the then-axed Picc-Vic tunnel project in March 1980, as the northern terminus of the Bury-to-Manchester heavy railway line. Photo taken in BR days, before the line was taken over by Manchester Metrolink in 1992. The code "HE" on the signal relates to Hagside signalbox.Bury Interchange (MVB4 @ 9m 51ch). Scissors crossover at south end of the station
Heaton Park station (MVB2 @ 3m 76ch)
On the line between Manchester Victoria and Bury with BR 3rd rail electric unit in GMPTE livery. The line was converted to Metrolink in 1991-92.Heaton Park station (MVB2 @ 3m 76ch)
Caldon Low Tramway. From the Caldon Canal at Froghall to the limestone quarries at Caldon Low
Trackbed of the cable-worked tramway that connected the Caldon Canal at Froghall with the limestone quarries at Caldon Low. It was the fourth iteration of such a tramway and operated from 1849 until 1920. The view is looking East from the A52 road overbridge at Whiston Common/Shirley Common. The house in the right background is called Archbury. The stream adopted the trackbed post-closure but has been there as long as I can remember, which is around 50 years (information courtesy of Mark Higginson)Caldon Low Tramway. From the Caldon Canal at Froghall to the limestone quarries at Caldon Low
Rüdesheim-am-Rhein, Germany. Mobile advertisement for Siegfried's Mechanical Museum
Nash Motors Company car, Reg. No. RUD NA 29HRüdesheim-am-Rhein, Germany. Mobile advertisement for Siegfried's Mechanical Museum
Garve level crossing (KYL @ 11m 65ch)
Grid ref. NH 394614, facing South. The original road (to Ullapool) crossed the line by a bridge with two right-angle bends. It was replaced by the current extremely skew level crossing late 20th century.Garve level crossing (KYL @ 11m 65ch)
Barmouth Bridge (DJP @ 99m 60ch), north end.
The gate on the left (with a person in the booth) gives pedestrians access to the walkway across the bridge beside the railway. The toll in 2025 is 70p (bicycles 30p extra)Barmouth Bridge (DJP @ 99m 60ch), north end.
Kyle of Lochalsh (KYL @ 63m 64ch). On the side of pier where the fisherman tied up. Early 1970s.
Possibly a storage hut for fishermen, possibly also a former midships deck-house from a sailing ship.Kyle of Lochalsh (KYL @ 63m 64ch). On the side of pier where the fisherman tied up. Early 1970s.
Arrochar and Tarbet Station (WHL @ 19m 45ch)
Class 37 diesel loco No 37022 at the platformArrochar and Tarbet Station (WHL @ 19m 45ch)
LiJN buses in front of Hasselt Railway Station, Province of Limburg, Belgium.
Vlaamse Vervoersmaatschappij De Lijn ("Flemish transport company 'The Line'"), more commonly known as De Lijn, is a state-owned enterprise run by the Flemish government in Belgium to provide public transport with about 2240 buses and 399 trams. De Lijn was founded in 1991.LiJN buses in front of Hasselt Railway Station, Province of Limburg, Belgium.
Dane Road (CDM1 @ 4m 51ch)
Opened 20 July 1931; closed to heavy rail services on 27 December 1991 for conversion to Manchester Metrolink.Dane Road (CDM1 @ 4m 51ch)
Falsgrave Signalbox (YMS @ 41m 63ch)
On the approach to Scarborough, Falsgrave controlled the junction with the line to Whitby, which diverged behind the signalbox and went into Falsgrave tunnel.Falsgrave Signalbox (YMS @ 41m 63ch)
Battersby station (MBW2 @ 12m 03ch) and Signal Box
Grid ref. NZ 589073. Class 144 Pacer departing for Whitby.Battersby station (MBW2 @ 12m 03ch) and Signal Box
Battersby station (MBW2 @ 12m 03ch) and Signal Box
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Battersby station (MBW2 @ 12m 03ch) and Signal Box
South Gosforth station (BTN @ 2m 32ch) on Tyne & Wear Metro
Opened 27 June 1864, SOUTH added 01 March 1905. Closed 23 January 1978 for conversion to SOUTH GOSFORTH [TWM] opened 11 August 1980South Gosforth station (BTN @ 2m 32ch) on Tyne & Wear Metro
Grosmont ( (RLG @ 24m 38ch). Two Class 55 Deltics stored under tarpaulins
Probably 55009 "Alycidon" withdrawn 31 Dec 1981, and 55109 "Royal Highland Fusilier" withdrawn 2 Jan 1982. Both locomotives were preserved and stored on the NYMR where they were based in their early preservation years.Grosmont ( (RLG @ 24m 38ch). Two Class 55 Deltics stored under tarpaulins
Goathland (RLG @ 21m 09ch). Lambton No 5 taking water.
No 5 is an 0-6-2T locomotive built by Robert Stephenson and Hawthorn in 1909, works number 3377 for Lambton Collieries. It s pent all its working life hauling coal. Withdrawn from service 1969 and preserved by the NYMR. The water column is Grade II listed.Goathland (RLG @ 21m 09ch). Lambton No 5 taking water.
Whitby (Town) station (MBW3 @ 30m 61ch). DMU in platform
Movable steps in place, giving a helping hand from the low platform.Whitby (Town) station (MBW3 @ 30m 61ch). DMU in platform
J72 class No 69023 0-6-0T "Joem" on the North Yorks Moors Railwas
Joem was a member of the NER E1 class 0-6-T, first built in 1898 and with building continued into British Rail days with 69023 appearing in 1951. LNER classification was J72. In 1964 it was taken into departmental stock as number 59. Purchased and taken into preservation in 1969 and given the name Joem. It is pictured on a passenger train on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway with Lambton Colliery No 5, an 0-6-2T built Robert Stephenson in 1909 (Works Number 3377) behind 69023. In the late 1970's, Joem also ran trips on what was left of the Derwent Valley Light railway.J72 class No 69023 0-6-0T "Joem" on the North Yorks Moors Railwas
Danby station (MBW2 @ 20m 74ch)
Looking West. Photographed from Dale End bridge.Danby station (MBW2 @ 20m 74ch)
Arch bridge over railway trackbed near site of Lambley Colliery (Grid ref: NY 668 588)
There was once a road or track from the Brampton - Alston road, past the colliery, to Maiden Way (a Roman Road).Arch bridge over railway trackbed near site of Lambley Colliery (Grid ref: NY 668 588)
