Bradley Manor not stopping this time at Bewdley on the SVR
Saturday, 23 January 2010
One of my favourite views
I just love this view down Bangor pier towards Snowdonia, especially on such a clear, calm and beautiful day as this one was...
Moving Boats at Dickies of Bangor
Its great to watch this piece of kit picking up and placing everyone's prize yachts into the sea at Dickies Boatyard in Bangor. I have seen it in opertaion several times and always find it fascinating to watch.
Friday, 22 January 2010
Diesel Hydraulic D1055 Western Advocate
Not the best of photos of this particular "Western" but this one has a local connection as it was unfortunate enough to end its days in a fatal accident at Tunnel Hill, Worcester in late 1971 when it passed a signal at danger and ran into the back of a standing parcels train. sadly this resulted in the death of both the driver and second man of D1055.
Retired speed bird
Not flown for some time but still holds your attention. This old Hawk would have spent many a day in its active days training pilots and maybe used in active service?
Norton Junction Signal Box.
I used to spot just round the corner from Norton Junction at Abbotswood in my younger days. Always remember watching 47's, and Peaks storming past and 50's crossing over the top on the Oxford Line. Great summer days.
Type 5 class 66 (66024) at Worcester Shrubb Hill just about to head off for its next turn of duty.
The light was poor when I took this shot and it was raining, but I tried and its not too bad! Type 5's aren't my favourites by far, a bit too new and no real diesel engine noise unlike the type 3's and 2's.
Henwick Road Signal Box
This is my local signal box on the Henwick Road at the site of the former Henwick Halt Station closed many years ago. Quaint GWR box always kept in good order.
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