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by AndyB
Mon Nov 30, 2009 1:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: M&DJR Timetable
Replies: 9
Views: 9257

Re: M&DJR Timetable

I have attached a copy of the LNER 1947 timetable No 111 for info.
by AndyB
Fri Nov 27, 2009 11:08 am
Forum: Bridges, Tunnels and other Infrastructure
Topic: wharram bridge
Replies: 27
Views: 35739

Re: wharram bridge

Wharram bridge culvert, taken in 2005. Some things are here today and gone tomorrow, so its always best to take a photo just in case.......................
by AndyB
Fri Sep 25, 2009 12:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "There's no money"
Replies: 136
Views: 94438

Re: "There's no money"

I cycled from Sandsend to Scarborough yesterday on the old line, and spent a bit of time on Larpool viaduct taking photos, did you notice how the parapet brickwork on the East side at the North end has developed a slight lean out, very scary!! But over all, I thought that the majority of the over an...
by AndyB
Tue Sep 22, 2009 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1957 OS 6" to 1 Mile maps of Burdale and Wharram
Replies: 5
Views: 5330

Re: 1957 OS 6" to 1 Mile maps of Burdale and Wharram

I visited Pickering library today and had a look at their 25" maps of the Pickering area which are mostly from the 1960's onwards, but nevertheless, show very good detail of Pickering station, goods yards, East / West branch lines and quarry sidings etc. They also have what I would call "t...
by AndyB
Mon Sep 21, 2009 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1957 OS 6" to 1 Mile maps of Burdale and Wharram
Replies: 5
Views: 5330

Re: 1957 OS 6" to 1 Mile maps of Burdale and Wharram

Alan,
I have about 30 6" to 1 mile maps, but have never had a look at any of the old 25" maps, what kind of detail do the show? and what are the areas available at the Malton library?
Andy
by AndyB
Wed Sep 16, 2009 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ministry Of Transport report on accident at Garton 1948
Replies: 10
Views: 10972

Ministry Of Transport report on accident at Garton 1948

While carrying out some research on the line last year, I unearthed a very sad but interesting report on the fatal accident that occurred at an accomodation crossing between Wetwang and Garton in 1948, involving a tank engine and a lorry carrying foreign farm workers. And although this took place on...
by AndyB
Tue Sep 15, 2009 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Useful Map
Replies: 13
Views: 13271

Re: Useful Map

Thanks Gavin, It took me a while, but I got there in the end.
Andy
by AndyB
Tue Sep 15, 2009 10:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1957 OS 6" to 1 Mile maps of Burdale and Wharram
Replies: 5
Views: 5330

1957 OS 6" to 1 Mile maps of Burdale and Wharram

Gents, I haven't posted for quite a long time, or been to any meetings due to North Sea work commitments, but thought you may be interested in some partial scans of ex-library 1957 6" to 1 mile OS maps that I picked up off E-bay last year, showing Wharram Station and Quarry, and Burdale Station...
by AndyB
Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Useful Map
Replies: 13
Views: 13271

Re: Useful Map

Gents, I haven't posted for quite a long time, or been to any meetings due to North Sea work commitments, but thought you may be interested in some partial scans of ex-library 1957 6" to 1 mile OS maps that I picked up off E-bay last year, showing Wharram Station and Quarry, and Burdale Station...