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Post by johnb2 on Oct 15, 2015 16:16:40 GMT
The spur was between platforms 3 and 4 I think ie next to the inner rail platform 4. I thought trains were stabled in the city inter peak and I think this carried on well into A stock days too. I'm going to order myself a grey bobo I think! There is photo of Aldgate which shows the spur, on Page 32 of John Glovers "Glory Days - Metropolitan Railway" publ Ian Allan ISBN 0-7110-2630-0. The photo is dated as 30 May 1962 and gives a good view of that end of Aldgate. Hope that helps people John |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2015 14:42:43 GMT
Of the four that remained in service stock for shunting duties No.1 'John Lyon' (Neasden) was destined for preservation but was found to have a cracked frame and was subsequently withdrawn, that honour went to No.5 'Johm Hampden' (Acton). No.3 'Sir Ralph Verney' (Ruislip) was withdrawn and scrapped after it had served it purpose of shunting the then new 'A' stock in May 1965. No. 12 'Sarah Siddons' (Ealing) of course is still working.
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Post by brigham on Oct 16, 2015 16:24:53 GMT
Verney is the 'third man' in question. I recognise the name, he's the chap the junction is named after.
Presumably the book I was reading appeared shortly before May '65.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2015 19:17:57 GMT
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Post by bassmike on Oct 17, 2015 12:03:31 GMT
He should have broken wind -not broken step when walking over the blue bridge
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Post by brigham on Oct 17, 2015 16:04:21 GMT
It's odd how impressions from a young age dwell throughout one's life. I was horrified when I first saw a gangwayed driving-end coming towards me. It looked 'not right', as if something had somehow 'escaped', and I still think of it every time I see one today.
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Post by bassmike on Oct 18, 2015 13:40:37 GMT
Anyone know the origins of my last post?
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Post by spsmiler on Oct 18, 2015 22:33:56 GMT
Ahem, choke, if the author of that page had of told me I'd have thanked him and been delighted to reciprocate the link! I say this because of the last link on that page leads to a page on my website which includes photos inside Sarah Siddons taken at various open days, and more. I'm sure he won't mind if I still do that, and whilst at it add a link to the other page and this thread, as further reading. Simon ps: I wonder if he realises that London Transport did not build these locomotives - it was of course the Metropolitan Railway. |
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Post by metman on Oct 24, 2015 13:40:51 GMT
My grey loco has arrived and looks really good. Very detailed but lots of fiddly bits so I will need to handle with care.
It will be re numbered to 11 but will need some weathering. Watch this space...
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Post by glen on Nov 29, 2015 17:48:39 GMT
well I succumbed, having to go down to Chichester yesterday it seemed a shame not to nip down to Gaugemaster picked up No 9 John Milton for myself, it is very nice.
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