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71000 & 34067 - 15.08.12

Discussion in 'Photography' started by clee, Aug 15, 2012.

  1. clee

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    Two specials in opposite directions and a couple of hours apart came through my way today. Of course the weather has changed today and started to rain right on cue! :mad:

    71000 "Duke of Gloucester" with the up "Dreaming Spires Express" passing through Freemantle, Southampton. Apparently this loco failed at Eastleigh with valve problems.

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    IMG_3357 - 71000 Duke of Gloucester - Southampton - 15.08.12 by Colin D Lee, on Flickr

    Same location 34067 "Tangmere" with the down "Dorset Coast Express" -

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    IMG_3376 - 34067 Tangmere - Southampton - 15.08.12 by Colin D Lee, on Flickr

    The forecast for this evening is good so may get them on their return.
     
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    Thanks for posting those photos Colin - captured what a difference a few hours can make with the weather! where in the forest is Ollie please? Dick
     
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    Hi Dick, The photo would of been better with the sun on this side but I didnt have time to look for a better location!
    The photo was taken close to Beaulieu Road station near the lineside hut seen here on Google Maps: lyndhurst - Google Maps
    Colin
     
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    Thanks Colin, know where you were now - thought I recognised the location but was not quite sure Dick
     
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    Hi Dick, if you scroll north on the Google map from the hut, between the bridge and the station I noticed the curve of grass branching to the right. Could this of been a siding long ago maybe for livestock, what do you think? Just curious!

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    Colin I don't know to be honest. I can see what you mean and can visualise the area in question from visits in past. I would guess there would have been a siding there many moons ago as most country stations would have had - will do some digging over weekend and see what I can find Dick
     
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    Hi Dick,

    Just found this:-
    Re: Beaulieu Road today

    So it looks like there was a siding there in the past!

    Cheers
    Colin
     
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    Thanks! Could not find the book I was looking for Colin over the weekend so thanks for that answer - sounds logical that it would go to the sales site but I cant ever remember the siding despite travelling the line for 50 years! Perhaps never noticed it!! Dick
     
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