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PhiliPamInCoventry
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Fri 14th Dec 2012 1:13pm
Hi Catshed & Thank you, ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Rootes66
Dunfermline |
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Fri 14th Dec 2012 3:51pm
Hi Catshed,
See you were a spotter at Rugby. Would that be in the 1960s? I used to do trainspotting at Rugby in the late 1950s (57-60). The only diesels we saw were the prototypes. There was the fabulous Deltic in light blue and yellow (nicknamed the "Ice Cream Cart") usually on Merseyside expresses. There were the twins, 10000 and 10001, which we sometimes saw on the Royal Scot to Glasgow. We weren't too keen on them as they substituted for a Stanier Pacific or double-headed Royal Scots. However, recently joined a group hoping to reconstruct 10000, see IDRS, so I've changed my mind.
The only diesels we regularly saw in Coventry were 10201 and 10203 on the Birmingham London expresses. I have vivid memories of seeing 10203 racing through Canley Halt with its line of maroon coaches in tow heading towards Coventry. Did a lot of trainspotting at Canley Halt as it was near home. The signalman at the gates sometimes asked us up into the box, which even in the 1950s seemed like something from a bygone age!
In recent years I've travelled behind a preserved Class 40, and Deltic "Royal Scots Grey" has been in Scotland several times. Had a good trip up the Highland Line, and a tour to Oban about five years ago. It was a wet autumn day, so RSG needed some assistance from a Class 37 at the back getting away from Oban. The Deltics have a lot of power, but less traction/adhesion. Hugh
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Catshed
Old Chapelfields |
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Fri 14th Dec 2012 4:07pm
Unfortunately Rootes66 I find myself apologising again for being too young ![]() ![]() ![]() Triumph - 'The Best Motorcycle in the World'.
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Martin L Dry
Clontarf, Queensland, Australia |
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Mon 17th Dec 2012 4:42am
Hello,
Does anyone have a railway track plan of the Three Spires Yard which served Coventry Collery and Homefire Plant at all??
I have a plan from the Daimler sidings to Bedlam Lane but I'm focusing on building a new layout on the sidings.
Many thanks
Martin Kindest Regards Martin.
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dutchman
Spon End |
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Mon 17th Dec 2012 8:51am
Hello Martin and welcome to Rob's forum
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PhiliPamInCoventry
Holbrooks Thread starter
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Mon 17th Dec 2012 10:10am
Hi to you both & hi all ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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anne
coventry |
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Mon 17th Dec 2012 8:09pm
That used to be our playground as kids! |
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Martin L Dry
Clontarf, Queensland, Australia |
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Tue 18th Dec 2012 1:14am
Thanks all. I have just pulled off the map of the sidings at Three Spires Junction. I never knew of this amount of sidings even though I have walked many times through the trees and weeds.
My next question. Is there a map of the exchange sidings?? I have tried to get on old maps but no luck yet.
I may have to scale down my layout from Foleshill Station to accommodate all of these sidings and the exchange sidings but it'll be a great challenge.
I have the exchange sidings in my head, its getting time to draw up the plans.
Thanks all for the welcome too. ![]() Kindest Regards Martin.
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dutchman
Spon End |
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Tue 18th Dec 2012 10:51am
On 18th Dec 2012 1:14am, Martin L Dry said:
My next question. Is there a map of the exchange sidings??
You could be a bit more specific as to their location Martin as I've seen several different places referred to as "the exchange sidings"? Also the approximate era you wish to model as the trackplans changed over the years? ![]() |
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PhiliPamInCoventry
Holbrooks Thread starter
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Tue 18th Dec 2012 11:02am
Hi to you both, Hi all ![]() ![]() |
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heritage
Bedworth |
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Tue 18th Dec 2012 7:53pm
Possibly this may need moving to a topic relating to the Paybody family, but it is local railway related.
Earlier this week we had a note from a distant relative in Australia who is related through marriage to the Paybody family. We do a lot of research for them so info is often passed both ways.
This was a note about John Paybody, Coal Merchant having a lot of private owner coal wagons based at Coundon Road.
To the best of my knowledge I have never seen a photograph of a wagon with Paybody on the side. If anyone can help it would be appreciated.
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Midland Red
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Fri 28th Dec 2012 3:30pm
I've just scanned this print which I took in (I think) 1982
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PhiliPamInCoventry
Holbrooks Thread starter
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Sat 29th Dec 2012 12:33pm
Hi Foxcote, ![]() ![]() |
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Midland Red
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Sat 29th Dec 2012 3:09pm
Here's one for you, then, Philip, from Barrow Hill in 2009!
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PhiliPamInCoventry
Holbrooks Thread starter
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Sat 29th Dec 2012 7:11pm
Hi all ![]() ![]() ![]() Question |
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