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VoR[84] - summer 1984 with No9 in hi-viz livery

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 14:57:45 +0000

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VoR Locomotive No.9 "Prince of Wales" in the "hi-viz" livery carried in the early 1980s. I recall chasing this up & down the valley a few days before the official unveiling, not that it was easy to miss.
If I remember correctly, the colour was described "Stroudley's 'improved engine green'" [which sort of proves he was somewhat colour-blind] - this yellow ochre has been seen on the Bluebell Railway's "Stepney" and also on "Fenchurch".

In 2019 No.9 was in GWR livery and carried the number 1213, in 2024 she was in the VoR museum with that number.

VoR(M)[24] - Dick Kerr No.18 {1 of 2}

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:58:27 +0000

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Dick Kerr petrol electric No.18 was built during 1918. The War department ordered two batches of these locomotives - in 1916 & 1918 - for service delivering supplies & munitions to the trenches in WW1. The access door is in the middle of the cab back plate. It is a very rare survivor, and comes from the collection of the late Peter Rampton.

VoR(M)[24] - Dick Kerr No.18 {2 of 2}

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:01:49 +0000

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Dick Kerr petrol electric No.18 was built during 1918. The War department ordered two batches of these locomotives - in 1916 & 1918 - for service delivering supplies & munitions to the trenches in WW1. Normally worked back to back with a class-mate, for various reasons. It is a very rare survivor, and comes from the collection of the late Peter Rampton.

VoR(M)[24] - Pairs F.68 Isle of Man Steam Rly {8 of 8}

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:58:33 +0000

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Lamp on the external end of C.13.

The "Pairs" were two of the original 1873 4-wheel carriages mounted on steel underframes, running on bogies. F68 was formed from A9 and C13, as their underframe dates from 1909, it is likely that this was the first "pairing". It was withdrawn in the 1970s and then sold to the Phyllis Rampton Trust. After restoration, and being put onto 2ft gauge bogies it is now on display at Aberystwyth.

VoR(M)[24] - Pairs F.68 Isle of Man Steam Rly {7 of 8}

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:01:38 +0000

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Exterior of C13, the Third class half of F.68

The "Pairs" were two of the original 1873 4-wheel carriages mounted on steel underframes, running on bogies. F68 was formed from A9 and C13, as their underframe dates from 1909, it is likely that this was the first "pairing". It was withdrawn in the 1970s and then sold to the Phyllis Rampton Trust. After restoration, and being put onto 2ft gauge bogies it is now on display at Aberystwyth.

VoR(M)[24] - Pairs F.68 Isle of Man Steam Rly {6 of 8}

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:01:34 +0000

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Recast door handles, with the incised ends.

The "Pairs" were two of the original 1873 4-wheel carriages mounted on steel underframes, running on bogies. F68 was formed from A9 and C13, as their underframe dates from 1909, it is likely that this was the first "pairing". It was withdrawn in the 1970s and then sold to the Phyllis Rampton Trust. After restoration, and being put onto 2ft gauge bogies it is now on display at Aberystwyth.

VoR(M)[24] - Pairs F.68 Isle of Man Steam Rly {5 of 8}

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:58:17 +0000

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The door lock reads "Matthews Patent"

The "Pairs" were two of the original 1873 4-wheel carriages mounted on steel underframes, running on bogies. F68 was formed from A9 and C13, as their underframe dates from 1909, it is likely that this was the first "pairing". It was withdrawn in the 1970s and then sold to the Phyllis Rampton Trust. After restoration, and being put onto 2ft gauge bogies it is now on display at Aberystwyth.

{make your mind up ! the screw slots should match, but I would prefer these to be both vertical, as this is an area that can get wet ...}

VoR(M)[24] - Pairs F.68 Isle of Man Steam Rly {4 of 8}

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:01:26 +0000

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Interior of C13. I suspect that we are looking at varnished oak, and not scumble.
Originally, Third class on the steam railway was not upholstered.

The "Pairs" were two of the original 1873 4-wheel carriages mounted on steel underframes, running on bogies. F68 was formed from A9 and C13, as their underframe dates from 1909, it is likely that this was the first "pairing". It was withdrawn in the 1970s and then sold to the Phyllis Rampton Trust. After restoration, and being put onto 2ft gauge bogies it is now on display at Aberystwyth.

[Compare with B1 half of F.62 or either half of F.63]

VoR(M)[24] - Pairs F.68 Isle of Man Steam Rly {3 of 8}

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:58:12 +0000

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Coat of Arms for the Isle of Man Railway Company, looks like a proper transfer. Nice paint job !

The "Pairs" were two of the original 1873 4-wheel carriages mounted on steel underframes, running on bogies. F68 was formed from A9 and C13, as their underframe dates from 1909, it is likely that this was the first "pairing". It was withdrawn in the 1970s and then sold to the Phyllis Rampton Trust. After restoration, and being put onto 2ft gauge bogies it is now on display at Aberystwyth.

VoR(M)[24] - Pairs F.68 Isle of Man Steam Rly {2 of 8}

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:01:19 +0000

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Looking at the interior of A9.

The "Pairs" were two of the original 1873 4-wheel carriages mounted on steel underframes, running on bogies. F68 was formed from A9 and C13, as their underframe dates from 1909, it is likely that this was the first "pairing". It was withdrawn in the 1970s and then sold to the Phyllis Rampton Trust. After restoration, and being put onto 2ft gauge bogies it is now on display at Aberystwyth.

[Compare to the A1 half of F.62]

VoR(M)[24] - Pairs F.68 Isle of Man Steam Rly {1 of 8}

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:58:02 +0000

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A9 is the First Class half of F.68.

The "Pairs" were two of the original 1873 4-wheel carriages mounted on steel underframes, running on bogies. F68 was formed from A9 and C13, as their underframe dates from 1909, it is likely that this was the first "pairing". It was withdrawn in the 1970s and then sold to the Phyllis Rampton Trust. After restoration, and being put onto 2ft gauge bogies it is now on display at Aberystwyth.

VoR(M)[24] - Fire Queen {2 of 4}

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:00:31 +0000

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Maker's Plate [replica]
The locomotive "Fire Queen" , built in 1848 by Horlock [Kent], for the 4ft gauge Padarn Railway, North Wales, working until 1886. She was preserved by John Smith MP in the late 1960s and displayed at Penrhyn Castle [National Trust] until January 2024, when she was moved for display to the Vale of Rheidol museum in Aberystwyth.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_Queen

VoR(M)[24] - Fire Queen {3 of 4}

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:57:24 +0000

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Name plate [replica]
The locomotive "Fire Queen" , built in 1848 by Horlock [Kent], for the 4ft gauge Padarn Railway, North Wales, working until 1886. She was preserved by John Smith MP in the late 1960s and displayed at Penrhyn Castle [National Trust] until January 2024, when she was moved for display to the Vale of Rheidol museum in Aberystwyth.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_Queen

VoR(M)[24] - Fire Queen {4 of 4}

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:00:40 +0000

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Detail of the motion from the locomotive "Fire Queen" , built in 1848 by Horlock [Kent], for the 4ft gauge Padarn Railway, North Wales, working until 1886. She was preserved by John Smith MP in the late 1960s and displayed at Penrhyn Castle [National Trust] until January 2024, when she was moved for display to the Vale of Rheidol museum in Aberystwyth.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_Queen

SBB[24]/VoR{29/34} -

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:51:07 +0000

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Crossing the "up" train at Aberffrwd, pulled by No.7 [also known as Owain Glyndwr] built in 1923.

SBB[24]/VoR{23/34} - "punked by a tree"

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:50:54 +0000

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Oh, for goodness sake !
Out of several gaps, I had to find the only one with a tree in the middle ...

"Punked" is the expression used by some railway photographers when something gets in the way, otherwise known as being photobombed ...

SBB[24]/VoR{22/34} - spoil heap

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:50:52 +0000

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Recent rain seems to have made this spoil heap somewhat more noticeable.
From the lack of vegetation I would surmise that it was from Lead mining.

SBB[24]/VoR{21/34} - dead trees

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:50:49 +0000

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There's a lot of dead trees around this area. Mostly Ash and Larch, which have suffered from various fungal diseases, in some areas the landowners have been able to follow the directives to fell the afflicted trees. Sadly, some areas are sufficiently less accessible or too large for the felling to beat the death of the trees.
Whatever happens, the landscape will look very different.

SBB[24]/VoR{16/34} - motion

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:50:36 +0000

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Detail of the motion on Drakensberg's uphill power bogie - above is the water tank.
I gather that the weight of this helps with adhesion when working hard.

SBB[24]/VoR{7/34} - No.10

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:50:16 +0000

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At Aberffrwd we passed No.10, the Baguley-Drewry locomotive, on a short PW / works train. I presume that the staff had been engaged on lineside maintenance.