FLY2 10,108 Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 I've all of Alf's books on the Great Northern in the East Midlands. Fantastic books absolutely crammed with superb pictures, maps, track diagrams, and information. Brilliant. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,533 Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 These are sort of railway pictures,the new pedestrian footbridge over the railway at Lincoln,it will save the students having to wait at the level crossing Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 It looks like a giant Venus Fly Trap, and would instantly consume anyone walking over it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,533 Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 Students? Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mess 609 Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 In the early 60s my school friend and I would climb over the wall and explore the abandoned station. Trains still ran through and it was a bit spooky when they rumbled out the tunnels. My pal used to say the house above the Sherwood Rise portal was haunted. It would certainly have shook at bit when trains were running underneath. We got a good telling off and had our names and addresses taken by a policeman who caught us one day. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 Likewise Mess. We'd cycle there after school (FFGS) and stay till about 6. We were often told off by the signalman, but he gave up eventually. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim in the North East 200 Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 I used to train spot at Carrington Station from about 1960 to 1965. The gate by the shop (old station house) was invariably open so you could just walk in. We generally stayed on the higher ground behind the signal box and out of view of the signalman - so never got into trouble! My regret is I never took a camera - all the B1s, V2s, Jubilees, Royal Scots, Black 5s, O4s, 8Fs, Austerities and 9Fs.... 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,377 Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 49 minutes ago, Tim in the North East said: all the B1s, V2s, Jubilees, Royal Scots, Black 5s, O4s, 8Fs, Austerities and 9Fs.... Whooosh.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mess 609 Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 11 hours ago, FLY2 said: Likewise Mess. We'd cycle there after school (FFGS) and stay till about 6. We were often told off by the signalman, but he gave up eventually. Hi FLY2, What years were you at FFGS? I was there 1961-6 and lived on Russell Rd. I was in a band in 1965/6 and we used to practice in the hall under High Church St. Methodist church. Happy days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 I was there from 57-62. The early years were OK, but 60-62 were abysmal. I lived on Bridlington st opposite the Blue Star Garage on Alfreton Rd till 60. Then Truro Crescent, behind the Capitol Cinema till 64. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSR 286 Posted June 2, 2019 Report Share Posted June 2, 2019 On 5/27/2019 at 2:05 AM, IAN123. said: Weekday Cross seemed to sit awkwardly..but it was great engineering given the terrain.Railway arches and the new..Newdigate House? Thanks, I think that is the signal box I mentioned before.. Pear St in the early 1900's..roughly a third was lost to the viaduct..there's a picture around 1910 of Pear St..Mr Flint renting lodging..signal can be seen. Another pic is after the clearance of Sussex St the resourceful Flint is renting out cart's. My GGGGF grandfather lived here. In the 1840-50's the area is about 60-40 Irish. Many other non Nottingham transient poor people. Makes me understand why future generations stayed within a stones throw of each other. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSR 286 Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 The aerial picture Cliffton posted is a cracker..regarding the disection of Pear St! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,071 Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 What year was that ian i? say around 1955/56 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 1947 I believe Mary. The Trent couldn't take the tremendous amount of rainfall that we'd had, and many low lying areas were flooded. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,497 Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 13 hours ago, FLY2 said: 1947 I believe Mary. The Trent couldn't take the tremendous amount of rainfall that we'd had, and many low lying areas were flooded. True, my Mum lived down Queens Grove, a street that ran down the side of the Grove Pub, which is now Vat & Fiddle and of course very close to the Midland Station. Their piano was floating up on the ceiling during the 1947 floods. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 Mary, I seem to recall that years ago, there was a whole edition of the Bygones paper, that was devoted entirely to the 47 floods. Maybe there's a Bygones website, which would be worth a look. I'm afraid I haven't time, as I'm off later for a few days to wifi less Northumberland. (OK you buggers, stop cheering. I'll know who you are, as my spies will tell me) LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,594 Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 Hope you'll enjoy your trip up north (east) FLY. I expect it will be a little damp (unless flaming June returns) but remember the little rhyme... Whether the weather be cold, or whether the weather be hot, we'll wether the weather whatever the weather, whether we like it or not. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 Exactly Margie, it's a short freebie and I don't care what the weather does. The car is full from flip flops to waterproofs. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 29 minutes ago, MargieH said: Hope you'll enjoy your trip up north (east) FLY. I expect it will be a little damp (unless flaming June returns) but remember the little rhyme... Whether the weather be cold, or whether the weather be hot, we'll wether the weather whatever the weather, whether we like it or not. Where on Earth do you get these pearls of wisdom Margie ? Said it before and I'll say it again, I'm walking with giants, ( metaphorically) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,377 Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 I thought a 'wether' was a castrated ram. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 Going anywhere near Beamish Fly ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,594 Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 22 minutes ago, Brew said: I thought a 'wether' was a castrated ram. That is correct, Brew. I think it probably should be 'weather' (meaning withstand?) and not 'wether' I stand corrected.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
albert smith 803 Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 Just 'pinched' this of FB https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2420975134644698&set=gm.1240332962811912&type=3&eid=ARBO3IQ78058QE-9Rmbw2L2iy76TbkDqnuktPrqapcVo2fylITjdnSugK8mr7n2cCAOOCuy50Zhb-Sl- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted September 26, 2022 Report Share Posted September 26, 2022 On 1/29/2011 at 1:27 PM, Ashley said: Valley Road Bridge Chuff Chuff 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,533 Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 One of the last Virgin HST's before LNER took over the East Coast Mainline, seen here at Newark Northgate Same with the class 91 electric loco sets, both heading north to Edinburgh Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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