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by AndyB
Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wednesday 20th March
Replies: 23
Views: 394

Re: Wednesday 20th March

So it seems the St Crux room still contains the books. These can be transferred to the second room on the left in the cab cabin which will effectively become the 'Library' :lol: Has anyone investigated the removal of the safe and hoewit can be refitted in the cab cabin under the sign on point? The ...
by AndyB
Thu Mar 21, 2024 6:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Malton Driffield excursion ticket 2nd June 1957
Replies: 5
Views: 441

Re: Malton Driffield excursion ticket 2nd June 1957

King123 wrote: Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:40 pm I think this could Be the railtour ticket I was referring to Andy Barwick’s very interesting post
That's the one Chris.

Andy
by AndyB
Thu Mar 21, 2024 3:24 pm
Forum: Memories of the Malton to Driffield Railway
Topic: Branch Line Society Railtour 2nd June 1957
Replies: 2
Views: 84

Branch Line Society Railtour 2nd June 1957

I have had this photo of D20 No 62387 on the Yorkshireman Railtour for quite awhile, but never really considered what it was doing stopped at North Grimston. North Grimston D20 62387 2nd June 1957 BLS The Yorkshireman MyP.jpg But yesterday, I stumbled across a report of the tour, which includes the ...
by AndyB
Sun Mar 10, 2024 11:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: YWR Model Rail Show, Driffield Showground, Sat. 9th March 2024.
Replies: 11
Views: 297

Re: YWR Model Rail Show, Driffield Showground, Sat. 9th March 2024.

Well done to all volunteers at the show, there was certainly a lot of interest, record takings, and new contacts have been made.

Andy
by AndyB
Fri Mar 08, 2024 10:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lifting chains Loler
Replies: 16
Views: 360

Re: Lifting chains Loler

There needs to be always at least one 1/2 T chain block in certification, in case the rods or something else needs to be removed from Eddie. As long as there is a shackle and two soft slings, that should suffice.

Andy
by AndyB
Wed Mar 06, 2024 10:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sprotty Box update
Replies: 28
Views: 682

Re: Sprotty Box update

The four levers were picked up from Gatehouse Services yesterday after being blasted and were brought to site this morning.
The levers were power wire brushed off, to remove the sharp edges, and were then given a first coat of primer.

Andy

The New Holland Pier signal box was built by the Manchester Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway, as was the lever frame and levers. These are very old, but in great condition.
The New Holland Pier signal box was built by the Manchester Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway, as was the lever frame and levers. These are very old, but in great condition.
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by AndyB
Sun Feb 18, 2024 1:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quiz of the day
Replies: 663
Views: 364491

Re: Quiz of the day

You lot didn't do too well on this, but Chris was on the right track! This quiz was prompted by the finding of a bag of old rail tour tickets in the caravan, and doing a bit of research. Here is the rather obscure link from the photograph to our railway: 1. On 2nd October 1965, the Railway Correspon...
by AndyB
Sat Feb 17, 2024 11:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quiz of the day
Replies: 663
Views: 364491

Re: Quiz of the day

King123 wrote: Sat Feb 17, 2024 7:45 pm Something to do with a rail tour “ special” ??
It could be!
by AndyB
Sat Feb 17, 2024 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quiz of the day
Replies: 663
Views: 364491

Re: Quiz of the day

I have found a link between BR Britannia pacific No 70012 “ John O Gaunt”, and the Yorkshire Wolds Railway.
What is the connection?

Andy


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by AndyB
Mon Dec 18, 2023 8:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Train parts made in Beverley
Replies: 1
Views: 602

Train parts made in Beverley

I came across this ad in 1970s railway directory, does anyone know anymore about this company?

Andy


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