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SPOTTING 1960s |
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1960
was expected to be a normal year at the station, but that was not to last. British
Railways had introduced a modernization programme in 1955, which would
see the demise of 9.000 steam locomotives by the end of 1968.Rail
tours were organized by societies and old engines were polished with
oil to make them shine.
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A spotter takes a picture of 46206 Princess Marie Louise, these were the first of the big L.M.S engines to be withdrawn. Note the gentleman's dress a far cry from the anorak.
1964 Former Canal A3 pacific 60088 Dick Turpin at Carlisle Kingmoor being cleaned by a keen photographer. The loco was captured climbing Beatock on the 13.26 to Perth. Although diesel traction had been introduced in 1948, they did not start dominated the main line rails until 1961. Steam Locomotives worked along side they new partners. They were used on standby for diesel teething troubles. This was known as the transition period. We seemed to make more conversations with the loco crews, we would ask them what they thought of the diesels.
A4 60009 Union of south Africa reverses to canal M.P.D after arriving with a local train from Edinburgh. NEXT PAGE Spotting 1960s Page 2
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A typical scene in the early 60s, note the head codes on the class fives. Over on Platform 4 the Waverley Express leaves for London. In the Newcastle bay a new diesel multiple unit.
Myself right with Brian Hibbs and the driver of the 13.26 to Perth. Britannia 70051Firth Of Forth in charge.
An ex N.B loco 62484 Glen Lyon rests in the centre road, when a Glen came into the station the local train from Edinburgh would always have an A4 on.
Shunting loco 47492 in nice condition rests in No 7 bay.
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