Andy Gibbs Photo Gallery -  British Rail through the 70's and 80's.
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Welcome to a big photo resource that is getting bigger and bigger. There are just over 1500 photos at the last count.
Each album is being added to on a regular basis, as I get the slides and prints scanned through. Galleries include Brighton Breezy - Rail photos in the Brighton area taken during the 70's and 80's, the Tony Lower collection - my late uncles fantastic collection of rail photos mainly from the East Midlands and the J.H.W Kent collection of b&w photos from the 50's and 60's. Keep coming back plenty more to add. If you've liked what you've seen please be free to add a link to this site. The vast majority of photos have been taken by me but regular purchases on eBay have filled in various gaps, where known the original photographer is credited.
Technical info...yawn...all of the earlier images are scanned from photos or slides via a Canon 5200F slide scanner.
My modern digital rail photographs have been moved to another gallery to keep this for the old'uns. There is a link on the LH side of the screen to the new gallery. My American and European rail photos have also been moved to another gallery, see the links down the LH side of the screen for details. Thank you for looking. Andy Gibbs. December 2009.
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During the summer months the then Saturdays only Brighton to West Country service loaded to 11 cars and as a result was double headed. 33040 and 33201 gets the 0913 Brighton to Penzance service away from Salisbury on 21/6/86. Photographer Geoff Edwards.
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    Arriving at Brighton from the East Coastway line is 4Cig 7306. Photo taken 1982, photographer unknown.
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    7306_BTN_1982.jpg   Arriving at Brighton from the East Coastway line is 4Cig 7306. Photo taken 1982, photographer unknown.  New photographs  (4)
    LeylandnationalMk1.jpg   The unique Leyland Bus bodied Mk1 coach RDB977091 was a regular coach on the Brighton to Manchester XC workings. It was built in 1982 on the underframe of BCK 21243 it still survives on the East Kent Railway. Here we see it in the formation of the 1023 Manchester to Brighton just north of Patcham tunnel.   Coach file  (4)
    37044_1977.jpg   There is only so much you can do in photoshop! 37044 runs through Finsbury Park with a train of mineral wagons. Photo overexposed on Orwochrome in 1977.  Eastern Escapades  (3)
    Selhurst_snow_DJB.jpg   Plenty of snow, distinct lack of trains. Selhurst station 1982.   The Derek Burton Collection  (3)
    55004_YRK_260581_PR.jpg   55004 ' Queen's Own Highlander' is berthed in York Depot sidings for the evening. Photo taken 26/5/81, photographer P.Ryan.  Eastern Escapades  (3)
    Class_474_Keymer_Jct_DJB.jpg   An unidentified class 47/4 heads one of the Brighton to Manchester trains out of the mist at Keymer Junction. Photo taken 1981/2  The Derek Burton Collection  (3)
    Stewarts_Lane_c71_and_33_BW.jpg   An overall view of Stewarts Lane Depot. Classes 71 and 33 visible. Date taken unknown, Photographer was a BR driver from Llandudno.  New photographs  (3)
    2Bil2104.jpg   2 Bil 2104 departs from where? Nothing much in the background for clues other than the gas holder. Could it be Littlehampton, maybe Eastbourne? Date unknown. If anyone can help with information please let me know.  The J.H.W. Kent Railway Photograph Collection  (3)
    4CEP_7174_AFK.jpg   4Cep 7174 heads a 12 car formation through Ashford with a train enroute to Dover Western Docks. Date and photographer unknown.  New photographs  (3)
    10 2HAP_6028_WVF_DJB.jpg   2HAP 6028 trails a sister unit enroute to Brighton at Keymer Junction. date taken unknown probably 1982/3  The Derek Burton Collection  (3)
    11 45111_050682_PR.jpg   45111 ' Grenadier Guardsman' rolls into Dewsbury station with a Liverpool to Newcastle working. Photo taken 5/6/82, photographer P.Ryan.  Eastern Escapades  (2)
    12 47063_240782_PR.jpg   47063 approaches Morley station with a York to Manchester stopping service....those were the days. Photo taken 24/7/82, photographer P.Ryan.  Eastern Escapades  (2)
    13 c47_WVF_DJB.jpg   Shame you didn't get the loco number in the photo! Taken just north of Wivelsfield on the foot crossing. Date taken unknown probably 1979/80.  The Derek Burton Collection  (2)
    14 45140_200487_PR.jpg   Another unusual photo from just outside of Leeds station. 45140 passes the Wallace Arnold departure point in The Calls with a Liverpool to Newcastle service. Photo taken 20/4/87, photographer P.Ryan.  Eastern Escapades  (2)
    15 73130_150386_IJS.jpg   73130 waits in the sunshine at Victoria with the VSOE. Photo taken 15/3/86, photographer I.J.Stewart.  Southern through the 70's and 80's  (2)
    16 86260_WFJ_170886.jpg   86260 'Driver Wallace Oakes GC' gets the 1053 Brighton to Manchester Piccadilly away from Watford Junction. Photo taken 17/8/86Photographer unknown.  Midland Meanderings  (2)
    17 47594_RDH_121192_JS.jpg   47594 stands at Redhill with a postal train. Photo taken 12/11/92 by John Scrase.   Southern through the 70's and 80's  (2)
    18 73132_Salfords_1986.jpg   73132 heads south at Salfords with a pway train probably bound fro the Three Bridges Yard. Date taken approx 1986, photographer unknown.  Southern through the 70's and 80's  (2)
    19 73205_110490_IJS.jpg   73205 'London Chamber of Commerce' hurries through Clapham Junction with the 1815 Victoria to Gatwick. Photo taken 11/4/90, photographer I.J.Stewart.  Southern through the 70's and 80's  (2)
    20 Aviemore_DJB.jpg   Aviemore station looking very bleak in the snow. Date taken unknown but early 1980's.  The Derek Burton Collection  (2)
    21 class_25_shunts_EUS_DJB.jpg   25284 shunts stock at Euston including a very ex works MK3 FO. Date taken unknown.  The Derek Burton Collection  (2)
    22 86037_c303_GLC_DJB.jpg   86037 departs Glasgow Central as a class 303 arrives. Date taken 1981/82.  The Derek Burton Collection  (2)
    23 50007_OXF_DJB.jpg   Not yet refurbished 50007 'Hercules' arrives at Reading. date taken approx 1981/82.  The Derek Burton Collection  (2)
    24 40513_0384.jpg   The Intercity Executive Saloon 40513 in the formation of a southbound HST at Doncaster on a misty March day in 1984. This coach was available for hire and could be added to HST formations, don't think it could be loco hauled because of the electrical systems. The coach was sold to Irish Railways in 2001 and has returned to its former use as a catering vehicle.  Coach file  (2)
    25 73128_170588_IJS.jpg   73128 powers through Clapham Jct whilst working the 1232 Waterloo to Weymouth. Photo taken 17/5/88, Photographer I.J.Stewart.  Southern through the 70's and 80's  (2)
    Most Recent Collections
    29th Sep 2008The Derek Burton Collection (118 images) Updated
    Acquired from my good friend Derek, a collection of slides from the late 1970's through the 1980's that dovetail nicely into my own collections. Latest addition includes photos from Paddington, Euston, St Pancras and Kings Cross, probably the same day out in London. There is also a large batch of Scottish photos, most of locations are unknown, if you can help with the locations please let me know. I've come across a few more slides, added 20/1//2010.
    7th Apr 2008New photographs (44 images) Updated
    I thought I'd load any new photographs into here before filling them off to the appropriate collection. Latest additions include some nice purchased slides taken at Tonbridge, Selhurst, Olympia and Swanwick plus my own efforts at Ashford, Lewes, Clapham Jct, Reading and Hastings.
    Any updates to the Tony Lower and Derek Burton collections will be posted directly to it.
    The whole collection has now reached over 1600 photographs and over 200000 hits. Thanks for visiting.
    This collection was last updated 2/2/2010.
    11th Feb 2007Signalboxes and Structures (7 images)
    A small collection of signalboxes and other railway structures. Last updated 24/9/08.
    18th Jan 2007The J.H.W. Kent Railway Photograph Collection (21 images)
    Many years ago I acquired some black and white photographs mainly taken on the Southern Region in the 1950's and early 60's. I have only recently discovered one had the photographers name stamped on the back and a couple had captions too. So here is my tribute to Mr Kent. If you have any suggestions or corrections for where the photos were taken please let me know. I have recently been informed that Joe Kent used to be a carpenter at the Pullman Carriage Works at Preston Park which have just been demolished. He also lived just one street away from me in Patcham....small world. Collection completed.
    10th Jan 2007Trent Junction to Clay Cross (75 images)
    This is a collection to segregate the large amount of photographs I have taken at various locations between the two junctions. The vast majority of the photographs are undated due to my dire record keeping......but at least I know where they were taken! Latest photos added 5/3/09.
    27th Dec 2006Coach file (27 images)
    In amongst the many railway photographs I have taken were a number of side on photos of various coaches. The intention was to use them for modelling purposes. Here they are for your perusal. Photos will be added as I scan them in. Last updated 24/9/08.
    15th Sep 2006Eastern Escapades (164 images)
    BR's Eastern Region through the late 1970's and 1980's and early 1990's. Lots of Deltics and class 40's. Locations include Doncaster, Leeds, York, Sheffield, East Anglia and Berwick.
    There also some purchased images that I have copyright of. Where known the original photographer is credited.
    Latest photo added 2/1/2010.
    14th Sep 2006Scottish adventures - BR Scottish region through the 1980's (102 images)
    Working for BR and with, at the time, just 4 free passes a year you tended to get the maxium mileage out of them. It was amazing what obscure routes you get get out of a Falmer to Thurso pass! This collection of scanned railway photographs and slides is a result of my trips to Scotland during the 1980's. Class 26's, 27's and 40's galore. This was great time for us spotters. Lots more to add, please come back to check for updates. Several photo locations are to say the least a little hazy, please feel free to correct me if the caption is wrong. Latest photo added 2/1/2010.
    14th Sep 2006Southern through the 70's and 80's (231 images)
    A selection of my photographs scanned from prints and slides taken across the former BR Southern region. Mainly taken in the 1970's and 80's. Several from open days at Selhurst Depot. Many more to be added, so keep coming back to check. There are also some purchased slides and prints that fill some gaps, where known the original photographer is credited. Latest photo added 21/1/2010.
    21st Aug 2006Midland Meanderings (207 images)
    A trawl through photos and slides taken on BR's Midland Region from the late 1970's and through into the 1980's. Once I started working for British Rail those free passes sure got a bashing. With relatives in Nottingham that put a huge area at my disposal for day trips. Locations include North Wales, Manchester, Guide Bridge the East Midlands and Birmingham areas. Many of my photos were taken alongside my late Uncle Tony Lower, whose collection you can visit at the bottom of the page. Duplicate photos have been avoided. There are also a few purchased slides that fill some gaps, where known the original photographer is credited.
    Latest photo added 21/1/2010.
    21st Aug 2006Western Wanderings (184 images)
    A collection of photos on BR's Western Region taken from the late 1970's through the 1980's. Locations include Cardiff, West Wales, Bristol, Reading and much more. There are also a lot of photos from a full summer saturday on the sea wall at Dawlish, this involved us getting the overnight Waterloo to Exeter mail train and picking up the first train to Dawlish this gave us a full 12 hours there. Needless to say it wasn't a sunny day!
    There also some purchased images that I have copyright of. Where known the original photographer is credited.
    Latest photo was added 21/1/2010.
    9th Aug 2006Brighton Breezy - trains around Brighton 1970's onwards. (286 images)
    This collection contains many of my photographs taken in the Brighton area from the late 1970's onwards. I started working for BR in 1978 and worked at many ticket offices in the area especially Brighton, Haywards Heath and Hove, although I do seem to have managed to get out and get some photos! 30 years on I still work for "the railway".
    I do wish I had kept a better record of the photographs dates etc. Spot any errors or can assist with information please let me know.
    Photos have mainly been taken with either a Fuji ST605n or a Practica BC1. Very early ones are taken on a Zenith EM...remember them? Photographs and slides are transfered via a Canon 5200F scanner. Keep coming back for the latest updates. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
    There are also a few purchased slides that fill some gaps, where known the original photographer is credited.
    Latest photos were added 21/1/2010.
    16th Jul 2006The Tony Lower Railway Photograph Collection (313 images)
    This is a selection of slides and photos scanned from the collection of my late Uncle, Tony Lower. He travelled around a lot of the Midlands for work, as a salesman dealing mainly in hardware before "settling down" as the hardware buyer for Wilkinsons ( Wilko ). Most photos were taken in the East Midlands from the late 1970's onwards. Lots of interesting trains and locations many have long been scrapped or closed. I was very fortunate that Tony captioned and dated almost all of the slides and photos. I managed to tag along during school holiday times and have often taken near duplicate shots myself but these are not in any of my other collections. Further photos will uploaded as I get them scanned and cleaned up a bit, I hope you enjoy them. Photos and slides have been transfered to jpg format via a Canon 5200F scanner. Latest photos a batch of B&W images were added 12/1/2010.
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