Morning/Night Photographs

Christopher J

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Morning/Night Photographs Sept 17, 2005 16:30:52 GMT

Post by Christopher J on Sept 17, 2005 16:30:52 GMT

Here's a few veeery early Photographs I took this Saturday Morning on my way to Boston Manor to meet a friend, who by co-incidence is a member of this very forum.

chrisjolly.sphosting.com/EarlsCt_0600ish.jpg - Ever wondered what Earls Court looks like at 0600?

chrisjolly.sphosting.com/BaronsCourt.jpg - Barons Court around 0615.

chrisjolly.sphosting.com/73TS_T321_BostonManor_Shunt.jpg A 73TS rostered on T321 to Heathrow awaits the road away from the shunt at Boston Manor.

chrisjolly.sphosting.com/Northfields_Depot_Sunrise.jpg - Sunrise over Northfields Depot.

These next ones were not taken this morning, but I am thoroughly proud of these ones.

chrisjolly.sphosting.com/CanadaWater_ELL.jpg - The Modern Platforms at Canada Water (ELL)

chrisjolly.sphosting.com/Wapping.jpg - The lights at Wapping give the platforms a rather relaxed atmosphere.

chrisjolly.sphosting.com/AStock_RotherineTunnels.jpg - An 'A' Stock gets the stick from Wapping Southbound Station starter to plunge into the Rotherine Tunnels.

chrisjolly.sphosting.com/Whitechapel_ELL.jpg - Whitechapel (East London Line)

chrisjolly.sphosting.com/Whitechapel_District.jpg - Whitechapel (District)

chrisjolly.sphosting.com/C_DMC_5588_HC_Whitechapel.jpg - C Stock 5588 forms a Whitechapel - Hammersmith via Shepherds Bush service.

May I also please add, I do not own a Tripod, the shots above were taken with a very steady hand or by resting on something.

Last Edit: Sept 17, 2005 16:42:09 GMT by Christopher J

Signature gone for refurbishment at Bombardier, Wakefield.

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Morning/Night Photographs Sept 17, 2005 16:44:02 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2005 16:44:02 GMT christopherjolly said: chrisjolly.sphosting.com/Northfields_Depot_Sunrise.jpg - Sunrise over Northfields Depot. I do like this one.

q8 Guest	Morning/Night Photographs Sept 17, 2005 17:07:55 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by q8 on Sept 17, 2005 17:07:55 GMT Lovely pictures there Chris. But I often wonder if you ever go to bed?

jimini Posts: 387	Morning/Night Photographs Sept 17, 2005 17:39:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jimini on Sept 17, 2005 17:39:19 GMT jim said: christopherjolly said: chrisjolly.sphosting.com/Northfields_Depot_Sunrise.jpg - Sunrise over Northfields Depot. I do like this one. Me too, set it as my desktop wallpaper!

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Morning/Night Photographs Sept 17, 2005 18:56:32 GMT

Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2005 18:56:32 GMT

Really excellent photos Chris.

I love being about early in the morning, when I was on the buses I used to love the 0415 start duty, especially on a Saturday when no cattle were out. S'pose thats why I'm a postman again, I've done early starts all my working life.

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Morning/Night Photographs Sept 17, 2005 19:35:43 GMT

Post by igelkotten on Sept 17, 2005 19:35:43 GMT

Some very nice photos, Chris!

I really liked the mood of the Wapping one. And it is fascinating to see a very busy place, such as a tube station, completely empty of people, knowing that in just a few minute, it will be absolutely packed with people.-

setttt Guest	Morning/Night Photographs Sept 17, 2005 20:04:31 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by setttt on Sept 17, 2005 20:04:31 GMT Great stuff Chris. For me, the novelty of seeing Nf early in the morning has completely worn off now, as you can imagine , none the less, 'tis a very nice pic if I may say so.

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Morning/Night Photographs Sept 17, 2005 21:57:01 GMT

Post by russe on Sept 17, 2005 21:57:01 GMT

Enjoyed those, Chris. My fave was the Barons Court one, but then I'm a sucker for District canopies. Talking of which, what is the function of the inverted trough above the tracks in your Canada Water pic*?

Russ

* chrisjolly.sphosting.com/CanadaWater_ELL.jpg

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Morning/Night Photographs Sept 18, 2005 1:24:04 GMT

Post by q8 on Sept 18, 2005 1:24:04 GMT

You see the difference in this photo of the cold white glare of the fluorescent tubes and the warm friendly ambience of the lanterns over the platform? Would that more stations had the latter type of light. Even more nice would be for train interior lights could be on a 'bulb' type basis.

chrisjolly.sphosting.com/Whitechapel_ELL.jpg

Last Edit: Sept 18, 2005 1:25:47 GMT by q8

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Morning/Night Photographs Sept 18, 2005 1:28:48 GMT

Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2005 1:28:48 GMT

Excellent pics, Chris! I've often wondered what Earl's Court looked like early in the morning! I'm usually just going to bed at that time of the day! ;D
(I've only recently found out that there are actually 2 eight o'clocks in the day!!! ;D)

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Morning/Night Photographs Sept 18, 2005 6:26:29 GMT

Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2005 6:26:29 GMT

alanl said:

Excellent pics, Chris! I've often wondered what Earl's Court looked like early in the morning!

Ironically I was driving the first eastbound train that day, and as the norm at 05.10 there was a lot more people waiting there than at 06.00. The first train is usually pretty busy.

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Morning/Night Photographs Sept 18, 2005 11:27:18 GMT

Post by trainopd78 on Sept 18, 2005 11:27:18 GMT

Those pictures tell the story of why I love earlies. No grief. Those who are travelling are either just going home to bed or going to work. Every passenger has a purpose and just wants to get to their destination asap without any stalling or causing trouble. All of the troublemakers are usually tucked up in bed.

Ok, the day does obviously get busier, but the morning peak is friendlier than the evening peak, and the biggest bonus of all, the job hasn't had a chance to go wrong yet. ;D

Hardest job to get, easiest job to lose!

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Morning/Night Photographs Sept 18, 2005 12:02:45 GMT

Post by zman on Sept 18, 2005 12:02:45 GMT

I'm in full agreement with Trainopd78. That's why I try to stick with earlies all the time with my "leave cover" trick. If there's a job that starts at 4 am and another at 10 am, I'll pick the 4 am every time.

Definite worst time to operate is on a Friday or Saturday night after 7 pm. School kids have nothing on club hoppers.

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