Andy Gibbs Photo Gallery - British Rail through the 70's and 80's.
87019 at Atherstone. Date unknown.
87019 at Atherstone. Date unknown.
The Tony Lower Railway Photograph Collection
[#8725829] 2008-03-15 18:43:17 Left by Kevin (#0) Reply
Atherstone
[#8726297] 2008-03-17 12:14:43 Left by Andy Gibbs (#1176649) Reply
Many thanks, caption updated.
 
73100
73100 "Brighton Evening Argus" shortly after its naming ceremony at its home station. Photo taken 3/12/1980.
Brighton Breezy - trains around Brighton 1970's onwards.
[#8557335] 2006-08-31 17:21:06 Left by Geoff (#0) Reply
Andy, Many thanks for sharing this photo with us. If you are hazy about dates then this one is fairly easy to establish. The article about this event (100th anniversary) was published in the Argus on 3/12/1980. I did try and get a photo of the loco from the Argus, but they say they "lost" their photo archive when they moved offices. I was able to get a photocopy of the article as it appeared that day. You don't by any chance have a shot of the same loco when is was briefly renumbered 73801 in July 1989 - don't know what event this commemorated?? Thanks again Geoff
[#8561211] 2006-09-12 16:27:14 Left by (#0) Reply
Geoff, many thanks for the date, loads of photos but I kept terrible records.
 
An unidentified class 73 tows the Southern Electric Groups 4Cor 3142 from the Nene Valley Railway to the Pullman sheds at Brighton. Seen here at Haywards Heath. Photo taken 5/9/86.
An unidentified class 73 tows the Southern Electric Groups 4Cor 3142 from the Nene Valley Railway to the Pullman sheds at Brighton. Seen here at Haywards Heath. Photo taken 5/9/86.
Brighton Breezy - trains around Brighton 1970's onwards.
[#8634930] 2007-04-24 14:37:45 Left by Raphael (#0) Reply
Andy That isn't a van train but a 4COR unit and a ferry van - [on their way to preston Park?] R
[#8726302] 2008-03-17 12:28:18 Left by Andy Gibbs (#1176649) Reply
Well spotted, caption revised - Andy.
 
47437 heads the 0920 Brighton to Manchester whilst 33012 waits in platform 2 with the 0830 Brighton to Cardiff. Photo date unknown but it was obviously a frosty night.
47437 heads the 0920 Brighton to Manchester whilst 33012 waits in platform 2 with the 0830 Brighton to Cardiff. Photo date unknown but it was obviously a frosty night.
Brighton Breezy - trains around Brighton 1970's onwards.
[#8580557] 2006-11-17 14:34:01 Left by Tim (#0) Reply
Fantastic shot there. Its great to see some 'old school' traction at Brighton. Superb site in general.
[#8580728] 2006-11-18 08:47:46 Left by Andy Gibbs (#1176649) Reply
Thanks for the comments, sorry I can't bring back the proper trains both are now DMU's of course. - Andy.
 
The slide is marked 47085 Mammoth at Stratford. Mmmmmm a white roofed class 47 almost certainly means a Stratford allocated loco which 47085 was not and the number looks like 4715? and no nameplate. Photo taken 1979
The slide is marked 47085 Mammoth at Stratford. Mmmmmm a white roofed class 47 almost certainly means a Stratford allocated loco which 47085 was not and the number looks like 4715? and no nameplate. Photo taken 1979
Eastern Escapades
[#8827753] 2009-05-07 15:27:09 Left by (#0) Reply
47150 was a stratford loco at the time. maybe its 150
[#8827780] 2009-05-07 17:34:23 Left by (#0) Reply
Many thanks, I no longer have my 1979 ABC to check. - Andy
[#8849287] 2009-08-03 16:57:02 Left by nick (#0) Reply
great pics - one comment about your shot of 47085 mammoth at stratford. this was a stratford loco for many years so would of been the loco in your picture!
 
Many thanks to Steve Rueth for the photo details. I'm pretty sure it's 31154 at Reading on 1st Jun 85 - I took a similar photo of it in exworks condition from platform 8. It was the RG open day and it was sunny all day.
Many thanks to Steve Rueth for the photo details. I'm pretty sure it's 31154 at Reading on 1st Jun 85 - I took a similar photo of it in exworks condition from platform 8. It was the RG open day and it was sunny all day.
Western Wanderings
[#8821356] 2009-04-10 23:54:32 Left by Steve Rueth (#0) Reply
I'm pretty sure it's 31154 at Reading on 1st Jun 85 - I took a similar photo of it in exworks condition from platform 8. It was the RG open day and it was sunny all day. Regard Steve Rueth
[#8823379] 2009-04-19 00:11:39 Left by (#0) Reply
Many thanks Steve. - Andy
 
03089 at Scarborough. Photo taken April 1984.
03089 at Scarborough. Photo taken April 1984.
Eastern Escapades
[#8798106] 2009-01-10 19:19:27 Left by Andy Brown (#0) Reply
Hi mate, that 03 is actually at Scarborough in your shot. It was based at York until Summer 1986 and was often used as the Scarborough pilot until that time. Cheers Andy B
[#8799361] 2009-01-15 16:15:37 Left by (#0) Reply
Many thanks, caption corrected.
 
26015 arrives at Brora to pass the already arrived Inverness bound service. Great looking Sutherland Transport bus in the photo too. Taken 1981, I think.
26015 arrives at Brora to pass the already arrived Inverness bound service. Great looking Sutherland Transport bus in the photo too. Taken 1981, I think.
Scottish adventures - BR Scottish region through the 1980's
[#8872990] 2009-11-09 16:34:38 Left by Ernie Brack (#0) Reply
This one's at Lairg as well
 
4Cep 1602 arrives at Tunbridge Wells Central, Huge overcrowding on the Gala day meant that suburban stock was drafted in to augment the service, although you wouldn't know it from
4Cep 1602 arrives at Tunbridge Wells Central, Huge overcrowding on the Gala day meant that suburban stock was drafted in to augment the service, although you wouldn't know it from "crowds" here. Photo taken 27/4/86.
Southern through the 70's and 80's
[#8850068] 2009-08-06 23:45:11 Left by Tony (#1024508) Reply
Some 15 years later this unit (1602) was the only CEP unit to carry Connex livery.
 
4EPB 5142 departs from Robertsbridge, how the driver is maintaining control from the cab door who knows! The secondman seems young even for a YTS trainee. This was 1986 and the Hastings line Gala day. Photo taken 27/4/86
4EPB 5142 departs from Robertsbridge, how the driver is maintaining control from the cab door who knows! The secondman seems young even for a YTS trainee. This was 1986 and the Hastings line Gala day. Photo taken 27/4/86
Southern through the 70's and 80's
[#8733599] 2008-04-13 02:28:25 Left by Bergy (#0) Reply
That'll be the Guard at the door!
[#8829418] 2009-05-14 09:20:14 Left by (#0) Reply
Check out the secondmans cab window. - Andy.
[#8850065] 2009-08-06 23:43:37 Left by Tony (#1024508) Reply
That's more likely to be the guard at the door as on the 4 car EPBs there was a guard's van at each end.
 
37271 powers through Whitland with a tank train to Milford Haven. Photo taken July 1981.
37271 powers through Whitland with a tank train to Milford Haven. Photo taken July 1981.
Western Wanderings
[#8835360] 2009-06-08 20:58:06 Left by (#0) Reply
The train is heading to Milford Haven not from
[#8835500] 2009-06-09 11:15:07 Left by (#0) Reply
Many thanks , caption corrected - Andy.
 
37179 assisting a failed sister loco at Dumbarton Central I think. Photo taken July 1984.
37179 assisting a failed sister loco at Dumbarton Central I think. Photo taken July 1984.
Scottish adventures - BR Scottish region through the 1980's
[#8833345] 2009-05-30 20:36:36 Left by Paul Reilly (#1092817) Reply
Yes, Dumbarton Central heading for Glasgow.
 
A class 27 arrives at Inverkeithing. Photo taken July 1984.
A class 27 arrives at Inverkeithing. Photo taken July 1984.
Scottish adventures - BR Scottish region through the 1980's
[#8595216] 2007-01-04 22:46:55 Left by Robert McCulloch (#1027801) Reply
Easy one for me as I live there - Inverkeithing.
[#8595433] 2007-01-05 16:04:58 Left by (#0) Reply
Many thanks caption has been corrected. - Andy.
 
37108 at Glasgow Queen Street. Photo taken Summer 1984.
37108 at Glasgow Queen Street. Photo taken Summer 1984.
Scottish adventures - BR Scottish region through the 1980's
[#8595212] 2007-01-04 22:45:13 Left by Robert McCulloch (#1027801) Reply
Looks like Glasgow Queen St to me.
[#8595434] 2007-01-05 16:05:56 Left by (#0) Reply
Many thanks the caption has been corrected. - Andy.
 
An unidentified class 37 on the viaduct at Rannoch. Photo taken summer 1984.
An unidentified class 37 on the viaduct at Rannoch. Photo taken summer 1984.
Scottish adventures - BR Scottish region through the 1980's
[#8585144] 2006-12-06 17:22:42 Left by Tim Field (#0) Reply
Cool shot there mate. I think the location is Rannoch though.
[#8586124] 2006-12-09 16:40:20 Left by (#0) Reply
Many thanks, caption has been corrected - Andy.
 
47076
47076 "City of Truro" looks rather mucky as it waits at Bristol TM with a Holidaymaker train. Photo taken 29/8/81.
Western Wanderings
[#8846042] 2009-07-21 09:24:13 Left by Gerard Flannery (#1245508) Reply
Western Region named class 47s were always very special to us,seen as we were from the far north east these locomotives were fairly rare up here.This is why we treasured their appearences as much as a Fifty.The Westerns were of course something else again.
 
An unidentified class 37 has just passed Marple Wharf junc, between Marple and Romiley, where the Peak Forest Canal and the railway cross the river Goyt side by side. Date taken unknown.
An unidentified class 37 has just passed Marple Wharf junc, between Marple and Romiley, where the Peak Forest Canal and the railway cross the river Goyt side by side. Date taken unknown.
The Tony Lower Railway Photograph Collection
[#8619296] 2007-03-09 21:14:56 Left by Andy (#0) Reply
Hi, The 37 has just passed Marple Wharf junc, between Marple and Romiley, where the Peak Forest Canal and the railway cross the river Goyt side by side. p.s a great site brings back my train spotting days.
[#8619750] 2007-03-11 11:02:30 Left by (#0) Reply
Many thanks for the correction.
 
A scruffy 33117 with an unidentified 4TC set waits to depart Poole enroute for Weymouth.
A scruffy 33117 with an unidentified 4TC set waits to depart Poole enroute for Weymouth.
Southern through the 70's and 80's
[#8850064] 2009-08-06 23:41:53 Left by Tony (#1024508) Reply
I may be mistaken but it looks to me like the train is in the up platform and therefore on route to Bournemouth and Waterloo.
 
One of the 10 class 111 DMU's fitted with a 4 charecter headcode box arrives at Blackpool North. Photo taken October 1976.
One of the 10 class 111 DMU's fitted with a 4 charecter headcode box arrives at Blackpool North. Photo taken October 1976.
Midland Meanderings
[#8696022] 2007-11-12 17:23:07 Left by PrentonPimp (#0) Reply
That's a Rolls-Royce engined Class 111, not a 101.
[#8726303] 2008-03-17 12:29:28 Left by Andy Gibbs (#1176649) Reply
Many thanks, caption corrected - Andy.
 
25190 heads a train load of Ketton cement wagons. Thanks to Kevin who advised that this is the Bromford-Ketton working on the Nuneaton avoiding line. Date taken unknown.
25190 heads a train load of Ketton cement wagons. Thanks to Kevin who advised that this is the Bromford-Ketton working on the Nuneaton avoiding line. Date taken unknown.
The Tony Lower Railway Photograph Collection
[#8725828] 2008-03-15 18:41:08 Left by Kevin Prince (#0) Reply
that's the bromford-Ketton on the Nuneaton avoiding line - maybe teaken with a telephoto lens from the platforms.
[#8726298] 2008-03-17 12:15:19 Left by Andy Gibbs (#1176649) Reply
Many thanks, caption updated.
 
Withdrawn 24066. The location is Doncaster Works on the Open Day, 17 June 1978. Many thanks to Richard Boyd for the info to correct the original caption.
Withdrawn 24066. The location is Doncaster Works on the Open Day, 17 June 1978. Many thanks to Richard Boyd for the info to correct the original caption.
The Tony Lower Railway Photograph Collection
[#8695081] 2007-11-09 11:24:03 Left by Richard Boyd (#0) Reply
The location is Doncaster Works on the Open Day, 17 June 1978. Just about everyone took a picture of this one for some reason. My effort is at http://www.richardboyd.fotopic.net/p28701221.html Interesting pics elsewhere.
[#8695126] 2007-11-09 15:54:42 Left by (#0) Reply
Many thanks for the correction.
 
50017 powers through Reading with a down express train. Photo taken October 1975.
50017 powers through Reading with a down express train. Photo taken October 1975.
Western Wanderings
[#8846040] 2009-07-21 09:03:35 Left by Gerard Flannery (#1245508) Reply
This is a truly great class 50 Picture from the era I remember them the best,IE unrefurbished and tatty and not looked after by their new Region.I wonder if the Western thought that enough failures in service might force British Rails hand into giving them some more class 47/4s. This would have allowed the Western to send the unloved boxes of tricks back to the LMR until the HSTs came along to take over the fastest services.
 
Scottish region enamel station sign for Dingwall still in situ in 1980. Wonder how much that one is worth now?
Scottish region enamel station sign for Dingwall still in situ in 1980. Wonder how much that one is worth now?
Scottish adventures - BR Scottish region through the 1980's
[#8833344] 2009-05-30 20:33:22 Left by Paul Reilly (#1092817) Reply
Don't know but it's in my back garden right now!
[#8835720] 2009-06-10 08:28:45 Left by (#0) Reply
Brilliant. - Andy
 
31220 at Dock Hills Level crossing, just to the north of Doncaster. Photo taken 2/4/81.
31220 at Dock Hills Level crossing, just to the north of Doncaster. Photo taken 2/4/81.
The Tony Lower Railway Photograph Collection
[#8805787] 2009-02-08 11:17:02 Left by Tom O'Flaherty (#0) Reply
This is Dock Hills Level crossing, just to the north of Doncaster. Hope this helps!
[#8805873] 2009-02-08 16:44:50 Left by (#0) Reply
It certainly does, is this the crossing just north of Doncaster that had the maggot farm? - Andy.
 
47454 rolls into Preston with a mixed freight train. Photographer unknown , date taken around 1975.
47454 rolls into Preston with a mixed freight train. Photographer unknown , date taken around 1975.
Midland Meanderings
[#8756044] 2008-07-11 00:57:46 Left by MICKC (#0) Reply
these are well scanned
[#8799362] 2009-01-15 16:16:10 Left by (#0) Reply
Many thanks for the comments. - Andy
 
A class 47 at an unidentified location, thanks to Steve who believes it is just south of the Tay Bridge, Dundee. If you different please let me know.
A class 47 at an unidentified location, thanks to Steve who believes it is just south of the Tay Bridge, Dundee. If you different please let me know.
Scottish adventures - BR Scottish region through the 1980's
[#8844447] 2009-07-15 15:55:11 Left by Stevie Smith (#0) Reply
Looks like Tay Bridge South, just over the Tay Bridge from Dundee
[#8845615] 2009-07-19 16:58:59 Left by (#0) Reply
Many thanks, I correct the caption. - Andy.
 
37188 is captured with the Chipmans weedkiller train in tow at the Glen Douglas passing loop on the West Highland line. Photo taken Summer 1984.
37188 is captured with the Chipmans weedkiller train in tow at the Glen Douglas passing loop on the West Highland line. Photo taken Summer 1984.
Scottish adventures - BR Scottish region through the 1980's
[#8769002] 2008-09-04 17:38:36 Left by Dave Hodkinson (#1186325) Reply
Thats Glen Douglas crossing loop.
[#8769387] 2008-09-06 05:13:40 Left by (#0) Reply
Many thanks for nailing the location
 
47512 rounds the curve into Hellifield with the diverted 0802 Glasgow Central to Euston. Photo taken 11/3/89. Photographer I.J.Stewart.
47512 rounds the curve into Hellifield with the diverted 0802 Glasgow Central to Euston. Photo taken 11/3/89. Photographer I.J.Stewart.
Midland Meanderings
[#8790301] 2008-12-07 23:03:50 Left by Colin.P.Brooks (#1231826) Reply
must have been standing next to the photographer http://colinpbrooks.fotopic.net/p51769373.html we had bailed of 47 646 on 730 ex euston and were waiting fro 47 413 on 1040 carlisle -leeds to aligt at Dent
 
50042 has a poorly HST in tow as it departs ? Photo taken 14/5/89. Photographer unknown.
50042 has a poorly HST in tow as it departs ? Photo taken 14/5/89. Photographer unknown.
Western Wanderings
[#8848138] 2009-07-29 18:10:29 Left by (#0) Reply
I think the HST being pulled by 50042 is just leaving Totnes for Plymouth
 
47102 running light engine is seen here at Arpley. Photo taken 19/6/87. Photographer I.J.Stewart.
47102 running light engine is seen here at Arpley. Photo taken 19/6/87. Photographer I.J.Stewart.
Midland Meanderings
[#8828270] 2009-05-09 19:45:43 Left by Jim M (#0) Reply
Hi, lovely old shot of Arpley pre-wires there, but that's not 132 as that number was allocated to D1723 but never carried. D1723 instead becoming 47540 (yes that one). Besides that 47540 does not have a flush marker light panel which this loco does. I reckon it's 47102 which was flush panelled and allox CD at the time of the photo. HTH
[#8829417] 2009-05-14 09:19:05 Left by (#0) Reply
Many thanks, on checking the slide it is marked as 47102. Caption now corrected. - Andy.
 
A scattering of snow lies on the ground as 47526 passes Alsager with a Birmingham to Llandudno Jct service. Photo taken 28/1/90. Photographer I.J.Stewart.
A scattering of snow lies on the ground as 47526 passes Alsager with a Birmingham to Llandudno Jct service. Photo taken 28/1/90. Photographer I.J.Stewart.
Midland Meanderings
[#8782441] 2008-11-02 11:40:47 Left by (#0) Reply
47526
[#8782661] 2008-11-02 21:49:45 Left by (#0) Reply
Typo, many thanks has been corrected.
 
Bit of assumption here. The old station building at Walton on the Naze or has this always been a pub? Spot the class 312 in the background. Photo taken 7/8/91. The answer to the question from Colin Brooks....was an active pub until about late 1987 I remember, was attached to the orginal station building which was in use until the late 1980's .it is now part of Gt Eastern Court flats using the original buildings i will post some on http://colinpbrooks.fotopic.net
Bit of assumption here. The old station building at Walton on the Naze or has this always been a pub? Spot the class 312 in the background. Photo taken 7/8/91. The answer to the question from Colin Brooks....was an active pub until about late 1987 I remember, was attached to the orginal station building which was in use until the late 1980's .it is now part of Gt Eastern Court flats using the original buildings i will post some on http://colinpbrooks.fotopic.net
Signalboxes and Structures
[#8790299] 2008-12-07 22:51:58 Left by Colin.P.Brooks (#1231826) Reply
andy . was an active pub until about late 1987 I remember, was attached to the orginal station building which was in use until the late 1980's .it is now part of Gt Eastern Court flats using the original buildings i will post some on http://colinpbrooks.fotopic.net over the next couple of weeks
[#8799363] 2009-01-15 16:16:43 Left by (#0) Reply
Many thanks for the info. - Andy
 
A long line of class 08's and a couple of class 56's including 56045 on the right. Many thanks to those who correctly spotted the location as Shirebrook. Date taken unknown.
A long line of class 08's and a couple of class 56's including 56045 on the right. Many thanks to those who correctly spotted the location as Shirebrook. Date taken unknown.
The Derek Burton Collection
[#8786938] 2008-11-23 11:22:03 Left by KP (#0) Reply
This is Shirebrook.
[#8787775] 2008-11-26 23:12:11 Left by (#0) Reply
Many thanks for the correction.
[#8838096] 2009-06-19 16:05:29 Left by Adriano (#0) Reply
Looks very much like Shirebrook to me. The grid on the right is on the line that lead to Warsop Colliery, round the back of the shed.
 
A long line of class 20's and 37's seen here at Shirebrook Depot. Date taken unknown but must be early 1980's.
A long line of class 20's and 37's seen here at Shirebrook Depot. Date taken unknown but must be early 1980's.
The Derek Burton Collection
[#8778275] 2008-10-15 22:28:00 Left by Carl (#0) Reply
Hi. The location isn't Tinsley, but it's not far off. This is Shirebrook a few miles down the road.
[#8778517] 2008-10-17 08:57:55 Left by (#0) Reply
Many thanks, having been there several times I should have spotted that one! Caption corrected.
 
A pair of trains pass at Ardlui on the West Highland Line. Date taken unknown.
A pair of trains pass at Ardlui on the West Highland Line. Date taken unknown.
The Derek Burton Collection
[#8790083] 2008-12-07 02:34:34 Left by Dave Hodkinson (#1186325) Reply
Ardlui.
[#8793380] 2008-12-20 15:43:14 Left by (#0) Reply
Many thanks for pinning down the location - Andy.
 
A pair of class 101 DMU's at Dundee Depot. Date taken unknown but early 1980's.
A pair of class 101 DMU's at Dundee Depot. Date taken unknown but early 1980's.
The Derek Burton Collection
[#8786937] 2008-11-23 11:20:45 Left by KP (#0) Reply
Looks like Dundee.
[#8787773] 2008-11-26 23:11:28 Left by (#0) Reply
Many thanks for the correction.
 
06006 and 06005 along with 27040 at Dundee Depot. Date taken unknown but early 1980's.
06006 and 06005 along with 27040 at Dundee Depot. Date taken unknown but early 1980's.
The Derek Burton Collection
[#8786936] 2008-11-23 11:20:09 Left by KP (#0) Reply
Looks like Dundee.
[#8787774] 2008-11-26 23:11:46 Left by (#0) Reply
Many thanks for the correction.
 
40181 at an unknown location, believed to be Dundee. Date taken unknown.
40181 at an unknown location, believed to be Dundee. Date taken unknown.
The Derek Burton Collection
[#8800857] 2009-01-20 21:05:44 Left by Les Melville (#0) Reply
This location could be Dundee West outside the diesel depot.
[#8822987] 2009-04-17 11:30:31 Left by (#0) Reply
Many thanks, caption updated - Andy.
 
45127 arrives at Bristol Temple Meads. date taken unknown probably 1981/82.
45127 arrives at Bristol Temple Meads. date taken unknown probably 1981/82.
The Derek Burton Collection
[#8795031] 2008-12-28 18:11:14 Left by (#0) Reply
Looks like Bristol Temple Meads to me
[#8799364] 2009-01-15 16:17:06 Left by (#0) Reply
Many thanks caption corrected - Andy
 
47712 'Lady Diana Spencer' at Glasgow Queen Street. The loco was named 30/4/81 and by May 1985 was in Scotrail livery as it looks in pretty good condition I'm going guess this is 1981/82 which will help date the other Scottish photos.
47712 'Lady Diana Spencer' at Glasgow Queen Street. The loco was named 30/4/81 and by May 1985 was in Scotrail livery as it looks in pretty good condition I'm going guess this is 1981/82 which will help date the other Scottish photos.
The Derek Burton Collection
[#8790080] 2008-12-07 02:31:55 Left by Dave Hodkinson (#1186325) Reply
Glasgow Queen Street.
[#8793381] 2008-12-20 15:43:51 Left by (#0) Reply
Many thanks for the correct Location - Andy.
 
Not yet refurbished 50007 'Hercules' arrives at Reading. date taken approx 1981/82.
Not yet refurbished 50007 'Hercules' arrives at Reading. date taken approx 1981/82.
The Derek Burton Collection
[#8790081] 2008-12-07 02:32:28 Left by Dave Hodkinson (#1186325) Reply
Reading not Oxford.
[#8793382] 2008-12-20 15:44:13 Left by (#0) Reply
Many thanks for the correct location - Andy.
 
73205 'London Chamber of Commerce' hurries through Clapham Junction with the 1815 Victoria to Gatwick. Photo taken 11/4/90, photographer I.J.Stewart.
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
[#8850062] 2009-08-06 23:36:15 Left by Tony (#1024508) Reply
This ED was transferred to Channel Tunnel Test Train duties for a number of years and then transferred back to Gatwick Express duties. Today it is with the GBRF fleet of Class 73s.
 
33115 with an unidentified 4TC in tow passes through Clapham Jct. Headcode 62 is probably a service from Salisbury or Basingstoke. Photo taken 1989. Photographer unknown.
33115 with an unidentified 4TC in tow passes through Clapham Jct. Headcode 62 is probably a service from Salisbury or Basingstoke. Photo taken 1989. Photographer unknown.
Southern through the 70's and 80's
[#8850061] 2009-08-06 23:35:08 Left by Tony (#1024508) Reply
20 years later and the then new Wessex Electric has been withdrawn by the SW sector and transferred across to the South Central division!
 
One of a large batch of slides aquired on eBay, 4Vep 7798 at London Bridge. The platform to the right no longer exists as the through road on the high level station has been built partially over the track alightment, Photo taken May 1986.
One of a large batch of slides aquired on eBay, 4Vep 7798 at London Bridge. The platform to the right no longer exists as the through road on the high level station has been built partially over the track alightment, Photo taken May 1986.
Southern through the 70's and 80's
[#8850060] 2009-08-06 23:34:00 Left by Tony (#1024508) Reply
The train on platform 8 carries headcode 11, London Bridge to Reigate. The now removed platform 7, its not unheard of for trainee staff members to be sent to London Bridge to find platform 7, some of them claim to have found it and go a funny shade of red when they are told it doesnt exist!!
 
4 Vep 7760 seen here at Dover Priory. Photo taken 5/8/82. Photographer unknown.
4 Vep 7760 seen here at Dover Priory. Photo taken 5/8/82. Photographer unknown.
Southern through the 70's and 80's
[#8850059] 2009-08-06 23:30:33 Left by Tony (#1024508) Reply
Headcode 4, Charing Cross to Ramsgate via Tonbridge, Folkestone, Dover and Deal.
 
4EPB 5487 at Grove Park. Thanks to Martin for nailing the location. Photographer unknown, photo taken July 1978.
4EPB 5487 at Grove Park. Thanks to Martin for nailing the location. Photographer unknown, photo taken July 1978.
Southern through the 70's and 80's
[#8850057] 2009-08-06 23:26:37 Left by Tony (#1024508) Reply
Superb! Photos like these remind us all just how the Southern Region used to be!
 
2 EPB 6326 at an unknown location. Photographer also unknown, photo taken November 1987.
2 EPB 6326 at an unknown location. Photographer also unknown, photo taken November 1987.
Southern through the 70's and 80's
[#8850058] 2009-08-06 23:29:42 Left by Tony (#1024508) Reply
The Class 416/3 units (63xx) were allocated to the South Central division until around 1991 when they transferred to the South Eastern division. They were unique in that they had window bars due to the limited clearances in Oxted Tunnel.
 
86324 is seen here on the 'Gt Eastern Pullman' railtour. Thanks to sixbellsjunction for the information. This loco worked the train between Southend Victoria and Clacton reversing at Shenfield. Here the train is seen in platform 5 at Shenfield. Photo taken 2/2/85. Photographer unknown.
86324 is seen here on the 'Gt Eastern Pullman' railtour. Thanks to sixbellsjunction for the information. This loco worked the train between Southend Victoria and Clacton reversing at Shenfield. Here the train is seen in platform 5 at Shenfield. Photo taken 2/2/85. Photographer unknown.
Eastern Escapades
[#8835205] 2009-06-07 23:29:44 Left by colin.p.brooks (#0) Reply
this is shenfield (p5) sounthend reversible via dive under
[#8835501] 2009-06-09 11:16:05 Left by (#0) Reply
Many thanks, caption corrected - Andy.
 
86259 'Peter Pan' at Colchester a week or so before the Norwich line went electric. Photo taken 5/5/85, photographer unknown.
86259 'Peter Pan' at Colchester a week or so before the Norwich line went electric. Photo taken 5/5/85, photographer unknown.
Eastern Escapades
[#8798686] 2009-01-12 23:58:07 Left by Colin.P.Brooks (#1231826) Reply
andy this is Colchester prior to completion of electification to ipswich although wires were live to ipswich by that date. electric switch on was Monday 13th May 1985 and sure 86 259 was active that day
[#8799365] 2009-01-15 16:17:29 Left by (#0) Reply
Many thanks caption updated - Andy.
 
73119 is all alone at Waterloo. Photo taken 14/9/82. Photographer Geoff Edwards.
73119 is all alone at Waterloo. Photo taken 14/9/82. Photographer Geoff Edwards.
Southern through the 70's and 80's
[#8850056] 2009-08-06 23:25:43 Left by Tony (#1024508) Reply
73119 'Kentish Mercury' as it was later renamed. It spent a short time in preservation before being taken over by Knights Rail at Eastleigh and being naked after the town.
 
47459 passes Banbury with the 0907 Brighton to Manchester Piccadilly. Photo taken September 1979.
47459 passes Banbury with the 0907 Brighton to Manchester Piccadilly. Photo taken September 1979.
Midland Meanderings
[#8809512] 2009-02-22 20:55:03 Left by (#0) Reply
Looks more like Banbury and not Leamington Spa which has through roads,nice shot though.
[#8809581] 2009-02-23 00:44:22 Left by (#0) Reply
Many thanks.....30 years memory down the drain! Caption corrected - Andy.
 
A yet to be named class 50 is departing Reading for Paddington. Photo taken August 1977.
A yet to be named class 50 is departing Reading for Paddington. Photo taken August 1977.
The Tony Lower Railway Photograph Collection
[#8846617] 2009-07-23 13:37:49 Left by Gerard Flannery (#1245508) Reply
Ah an "unferurbished" and "unamed" class 50. This is how I can best remember them.I could well have been at Reding on the very same Day this Photo was taken as I was in London for a Holiday in this Year.I can remember getting on to a London bound Train from Reading which was hauled by 50 011 and the local enthusiats thought we were "crazy" to be getting hauled by this crappy type of Locomotive.I can clearly remember telling them that one day they will love the 50s, they all thought we were insane.and HSTs were better.Remember the Westerns had been gone since the previous February and things were very very different on the Western Region,and they looked as thought they would never be the same again. I had always liked the Hoovers it might have been their novelty value but I always felt they were being sold short by the enthusiasts of the time.The only thing the Western still had apart from the 50s were the class 47 namers.I was proven right though for whithin a couple of years the 50s were being very much sought after,which is how it should have been all along.
 
Brora station and an Inverness bound train has just departed. Photo taken 1980.
Brora station and an Inverness bound train has just departed. Photo taken 1980.
Scottish adventures - BR Scottish region through the 1980's
[#8872987] 2009-11-09 16:30:06 Left by ernie brack (#0) Reply
Andy this is at Lairg
 
3H 205016 passes through Clapham Junction with a service from Victoria. Photo taken April 1987, photographer unknown.
3H 205016 passes through Clapham Junction with a service from Victoria. Photo taken April 1987, photographer unknown.
Southern through the 70's and 80's
[#8850055] 2009-08-06 23:22:04 Left by Tony (#1024508) Reply
Headcode 66 suggests an East Grinstead service. The Grinny branch was not electrified until around 1988 so this would be one of the last years that DEMUs worked there.
 
73110 is seen at Bournemouth with an up Channel Islands Boat train. Photographer and date unknown.
73110 is seen at Bournemouth with an up Channel Islands Boat train. Photographer and date unknown.
Southern through the 70's and 80's
[#8850054] 2009-08-06 23:20:23 Left by Tony (#1024508) Reply
73110 now preserved at the Great Central Railway. Another excellent photo!
 
A busy scene at South Croydon station. Left to right the units include 4BEP 7018, 2EPB 6305 and 4BIG 7035. Photo taken 13/4/83, Photographer A.Miles.
A busy scene at South Croydon station. Left to right the units include 4BEP 7018, 2EPB 6305 and 4BIG 7035. Photo taken 13/4/83, Photographer A.Miles.
Southern through the 70's and 80's
[#8850053] 2009-08-06 23:17:01 Left by Tony (#1024508) Reply
Another outstanding photo and window to the past!
 
Night time at Waterloo and units 4TC 8031 and 4VEP 3011 wait for their next workings. Photo taken 17/10/87.
Night time at Waterloo and units 4TC 8031 and 4VEP 3011 wait for their next workings. Photo taken 17/10/87.
Southern through the 70's and 80's
[#8850052] 2009-08-06 23:15:44 Left by Tony (#1024508) Reply
Outstanding photo!
 
33106 arrives at Portsmouth Hbr with a working from Reading. In the background a fuel tank wagon for the IOW ferries can be seen. Photographer unknown, photo taken May 1985.
33106 arrives at Portsmouth Hbr with a working from Reading. In the background a fuel tank wagon for the IOW ferries can be seen. Photographer unknown, photo taken May 1985.
Southern through the 70's and 80's
[#8824442] 2009-04-23 17:15:13 Left by Liam (#0) Reply
i think that train must be arriving, you can clearly see the block of flats in the background over on gosport, and the oil wagon is there to fuel the ferries. this train is arriving at platform 5. hope that helps
[#8824603] 2009-04-24 08:49:40 Left by (#0) Reply
It helps a lot, many thanks. Caption corrected. - Andy.
 
On display at the 1976 Derby works open day is HST power car 43024 along with parts of its train.
On display at the 1976 Derby works open day is HST power car 43024 along with parts of its train.
The Tony Lower Railway Photograph Collection
[#8846615] 2009-07-23 13:19:20 Left by Gerard Flannery (#1245508) Reply
I was also at this open Day,and the Wrks did try their best to put on a show.The Class 45 being hoisted over everbodies Heads was a rare treat.Although I remembe that the only Locomotive in the old Technical Centre was a class 17 Clayton. I was expecting a Warship and one of the Hymeks.
 
Looks like this photo was taken from the dock by Gresley House at Doncaster. 47219 waits to depart with a special for York. Photo taken 7/7/81, Photographer B.Watkins
Looks like this photo was taken from the dock by Gresley House at Doncaster. 47219 waits to depart with a special for York. Photo taken 7/7/81, Photographer B.Watkins
Eastern Escapades
[#8846611] 2009-07-23 13:00:08 Left by Gerard Flannery (#1245508) Reply
This shot brings back the memories,I can remember the British Rail Flag flying from the Buildings of the "Plant". Also throughout the 1970s we used to dream about been given access to the main errecting Shops with all those Deltics and 31s, and Class 37s undergoing overhauls. I think only Swindon was more of a dream for us.
 
Taken from the bridge at Dyke Road drive we can see the complete set of stock behind 09023. A 4Vep can be seen in the forground with an unidentified class 73 on a pway train approaching Top Yard. Photographer unknown, taken July 1976.
Taken from the bridge at Dyke Road drive we can see the complete set of stock behind 09023. A 4Vep can be seen in the forground with an unidentified class 73 on a pway train approaching Top Yard. Photographer unknown, taken July 1976.
Brighton Breezy - trains around Brighton 1970's onwards.
[#8846612] 2009-07-23 13:04:29 Left by Gerard Flannery (#1245508) Reply
I had a very rich Auntie who used to live in Dyke Road Hove there was always a Rolls Royce or two driving up and down the Leafy wide street.I was never really that interested in the Southern 3rd Rail Electrics.However the 33s 73s and 74s were a different matter.The last time I got to see a class 74 Electro Diesel was at Waterloo in the Summer of 1977, when 74 003 was pictured by my in charge of a parcels Train.
 
55011 'The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers' waits at York with an up working. Photographer unknown, slide dated July 1979.
55011 'The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers' waits at York with an up working. Photographer unknown, slide dated July 1979.
Eastern Escapades
[#8846614] 2009-07-23 13:13:45 Left by Gerard Flannery (#1245508) Reply
This was a Year when the Mighty Deltics could still be seen in charge of some Top Link Jobs, before the HST monopoly which occured one or two years later.Although St Paddy and Nimbus had been put out to Grass the Deltics were just going about their work pretty much as before.However this very same year also marks a Watershed in my Life as it was the last year I activly persued the Railways.I was 15 by now and other interests were taking over my Mind. The most important was my Apprenticship ,this and 1980 was the Year I left School and the last year all my Mates were together before we all went out seperate ways in life.I suppose I could put it was the very best Year of my life as worries were then unknown to us.Looking back I did always thrill at sights like the Big Hard Working Geordie in this Picture. These engines will always be Gateshead Engines to me as this was how I remember them in their prime,(and what a prime it was).Gone but never ever forgotten 55 011 The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers a truly great Locomotive.
 
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