FLY2 8,333 Report post Posted February 12 As Wembley was nearest to the ex GC main line, it was always favourite for special trains to use that route. Always a good chance of seeing some rare locos on them too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IAN123. 4,299 Report post Posted February 12 Reckon I can see yer' Lizzie. Great picture! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 4,529 Report post Posted February 12 Good photo of some very smart CLW girls, Lizzie. I hated the berets, too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IAN123. 4,299 Report post Posted February 12 Maybe Siddah recalls the train trip at Stalag Augustine every year was to Chester Zoo. In my time from the meagre midland! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siddha 615 Report post Posted February 12 Nah mate never went to the Zoo with Gussies .............I suspect that in my day you (the school that is) couldn't ask folk for the money for the trip with voluntary or otherwise contribution. My recollections of steam train jaunts was the weekend ramblers trains from Victoria Stn out to Derbyshire in the mid 60s........ Lovely 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IAN123. 4,299 Report post Posted March 4 Coal train heading over central viaduct. Its a shame this version is small and does'nt do it justice. Maybe cliff could source a bigger less blurred photo.the views of canal st.castle, lace mkt, all in one picture. Shame its all gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IAN123. 4,299 Report post Posted March 5 The two Rogers on here might like and appreciate this snap. On the York St.side a hydraulic pumping house..not very commonly seen..but quite large inside with a vent turret on top. All gone by 1968. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IAN123. 4,299 Report post Posted March 5 Looking through my own collection of Nottm Vic photographs..and still have the negs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
