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017592E E_152 Two diagrams:
Two diagrams: top cross section of track showing conductor and track rails - Mersey Railway. Bottom cross section of track showing conductor and track rails Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway. From Electric Traction on Railways, Dawson 1908. Fig 337-8017592E E_152 Two diagrams:
017593E E_153 Diagram of an electric locomotive truck
constructed of rolled steel sections by the British Electrical Engineerng Ltd. From Electric Traction on Railways, Dawson 1908. Fig158017593E E_153 Diagram of an electric locomotive truck
017594E E_154 Photograph. Fox's Pressed steel motor trick as origially manufactured by the Leeds Forge Co
From Electric Traction on Railways, Dawson 1908. Fig 284017594E E_154 Photograph. Fox's Pressed steel motor trick as origially manufactured by the Leeds Forge Co
AEC Regent V / Northern Counties Double-decker bus, Reg.No. KNY 495D. Built 1964
New to Rhondda Transport as No. 495, the bus passed to National Welsh and on withdrawal was immediately purchased by its current owner. The photo is in front of the Pierhead Building, a Grade I listed building in Cardiff Bay. It was built in 1897 as the headquarters for the Bute Dock Company. The Pierhead Building is part of the estate of the Senedd, which also includes the Senedd building and Tŷ Hywel.AEC Regent V / Northern Counties Double-decker bus, Reg.No. KNY 495D. Built 1964
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)
Arrochar and Tarbet Station (WHL @ 19m 45ch)
Class 37 diesel loco No 37022 at the platformArrochar and Tarbet Station (WHL @ 19m 45ch)
Aveling & Porter Road Roller. Registration Number JH 2739
Aveling & Porter Road Roller. Registration Number JH 2739
Aynho station (DCL @ 80m 25ch), looking North
Station opened 02 September 1850; closed 02 November 1964. The station building is now a private dwelling. Photo taken from the B4031 over bridge. The steel girder bridge in the background carries the Down line of the Bicester cutoff over this line and then to Aynho Junction where it joins the Banbury/Oxford line and on through Kings Sutton and in to Banbury.Aynho station (DCL @ 80m 25ch), looking North
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.
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
Bridge 123L and Telford's Warehouse, Chester, Shropshire Union Canal
Bridge 123L and Telford's Warehouse, Chester, Shropshire Union Canal
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
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
City Road Lock. 16th October 1966
IWA trip using 2 BW Zoo boats + Narrow boat JASON from Hampstead Road Lock to Limehouse and back. Grid Ref: TQ 3196 8324 [RE-008-350]. Note that at this time both pair of locks were operational. Towpath tractor on right.City Road Lock. 16th October 1966
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)
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)
Driffield Navigation. Wansford Lock.
Ian Moss's car is in the background (Sandglow Austin Princess with vinyl roof)Driffield Navigation. Wansford Lock.
East Kent Railway. "Trespassers Will Be Prosecuted" Notice. (Ref: 031720)
East Kent Railway. "Trespassers Will Be Prosecuted" Notice. (Ref: 031720)
Ellesmere Port, Shropshire Union Canal
Whitby Locks in the distanceEllesmere Port, Shropshire Union Canal
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)
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)
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.
