Rob R
Western Thunderer
Well, 3 days actually but who's counting?
As usual copyright with me but if you wish to repost/publish shout up and I'll try and get a better scan.
The first batch is 18th April 1936
I've not looked at the maps to see where this is but the caption just says "one track crossing five".
Some top notch S7 trackwork there
"Unlagged boiler on an old loco frame" Is that a Robinson superheater there?
" Well wagon built by Leeds Forge Co" Actually lettered as "Welltrol K" No 545591
Robinson O4 6231 in a state of undress.
The photographer is getting a quizzical look from the "gaffer" on the right.
Our intrepid photographer has captured ex GCR 2-4-2T 5736 and it's train of 6 wheelesr from the top of the coaling tower.
Gorton coaling plant and sheds.
Beyer Peacocks works ( and a Director)
Straight down!
On to the 18th June 1938.
B17 wheelsets
4-4-0 wheelsets
B17 2810 "Honingham Hall"
B17 2643 "Champion Lodge"
B17 2869 "Barnsley"
B17 287x "Manchester City"
Ex GCR B7 5458 ex works.
On to page 2.
As usual copyright with me but if you wish to repost/publish shout up and I'll try and get a better scan.
The first batch is 18th April 1936
I've not looked at the maps to see where this is but the caption just says "one track crossing five".
Some top notch S7 trackwork there
"Unlagged boiler on an old loco frame" Is that a Robinson superheater there?
" Well wagon built by Leeds Forge Co" Actually lettered as "Welltrol K" No 545591
Robinson O4 6231 in a state of undress.
The photographer is getting a quizzical look from the "gaffer" on the right.
Our intrepid photographer has captured ex GCR 2-4-2T 5736 and it's train of 6 wheelesr from the top of the coaling tower.
Gorton coaling plant and sheds.
Beyer Peacocks works ( and a Director)
Straight down!
On to the 18th June 1938.
B17 wheelsets
4-4-0 wheelsets
B17 2810 "Honingham Hall"
B17 2643 "Champion Lodge"
B17 2869 "Barnsley"
B17 287x "Manchester City"
Ex GCR B7 5458 ex works.
On to page 2.