If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

Help needed please

Rasprava u 'The Big Four (1923-48)' pokrenuta od neildimmer, 15. Ožujak 2016..

  1. neildimmer

    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

    Pridružen(a):
    6. Lipanj 2008.
    Poruka:
    9,075
    Lajkova:
    1,126
    I have obtained a large quantity of GWR King class photos
    This one features 6000 King George V with a brand new Castle and a Star?
    Cannot identify the Castle or the Saint as only part of the number showing
    Castle 501? Star 400?
    https://railway-photography.smugmug.com/GWRSteam-1/Collett-Locomotives/Collett-460-designs/Collett-King-Class-60006029/60006029-Pre-1968/60006005-Built-1927/i-jvcGfDV/A
    Can anyone identify the 2 locos and a date and location please
    Many thanks in advance
    Neil
     
    neildimmer, 15. Ožujak 2016.
    #1
  2. nick813

    nick813 Well-Known Member Loco Owner

    Pridružen(a):
    28. Siječanj 2010.
    Poruka:
    1,523
    Lajkova:
    1,595
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Grad:
    poole dorset
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    nick813, 15. Ožujak 2016.
    #2
  3. Andy Williams

    Andy Williams Well-Known Member

    Pridružen(a):
    23. Travanj 2010.
    Poruka:
    1,037
    Lajkova:
    1,063
    Interesi:
    Design Engineer
    Grad:
    Shropshire
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    I believe the location to be Old Oak Common.
     
    Andy Williams, 15. Ožujak 2016.
    #3
  4. buseng

    buseng Part of the furniture

    Pridružen(a):
    9. Rujan 2005.
    Poruka:
    4,801
    Lajkova:
    349
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Interesi:
    Retired
    Grad:
    Tilehurst, Reading, Berks.
    I think there is only a choice of 3 Castles, 5010/11/12. 5013 onwards had the later inside cylinder casing along with dished frames over the leading bogie wheels.
    Could narrow it down a bit more, the nameplate does not look long enough for 5012 Berry Pomeroy Castle.
     
    buseng, 15. Ožujak 2016.
    #4
  5. LesterBrown

    LesterBrown Member

    Pridružen(a):
    20. Siječanj 2009.
    Poruka:
    995
    Lajkova:
    761
    Grad:
    Devon
    Getting eyestrain from staring at those nameplates.... :)

    My guess at the Castle would be Restormel Castle, the name proportions looks just the same as in a photo of 5010. The Star could be either Evening Star or Morning Star, I can't see any way of judging between the two.

    Joseph Baker & Sons and Perkins Ltd had a factory at Willesden
     
    Last edited: 15. Ožujak 2016.
    LesterBrown, 15. Ožujak 2016.
    #5
  6. neildimmer

    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

    Pridružen(a):
    6. Lipanj 2008.
    Poruka:
    9,075
    Lajkova:
    1,126
    Thanks guys for the info been sent a different view photo confirming the Castle is 5010 Restormal Castle and the Star is 4004

    Neil
     
    neildimmer, 15. Ožujak 2016.
    #6
  7. LesterBrown

    LesterBrown Member

    Pridružen(a):
    20. Siječanj 2009.
    Poruka:
    995
    Lajkova:
    761
    Grad:
    Devon
    That photo's made me think, it would be nice if Pendennis Castle were to be paired up a small tender, perhaps 2999's could be loaned at some point?
     
    LesterBrown, 15. Ožujak 2016.
    #7
  8. Jimc

    Jimc Part of the furniture

    Pridružen(a):
    8. Rujan 2005.
    Poruka:
    4,117
    Lajkova:
    4,821
    Interesi:
    Once computers, now part time writer I suppose.
    Grad:
    SE England
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    That, of course, is why all locos and tenders at the GWS should be painted in GWR green, then combinations could be mixed and matched with a minimum of effort...
     
    Jimc, 15. Ožujak 2016.
    #8
  9. Andy Williams

    Andy Williams Well-Known Member

    Pridružen(a):
    23. Travanj 2010.
    Poruka:
    1,037
    Lajkova:
    1,063
    Interesi:
    Design Engineer
    Grad:
    Shropshire
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Whilst the Joseph Baker & Sons and Perkins Ltd factory address is given as Willesden, it was actually situated in Hythe Road, just the other side of the canal from Old Oak Common shed where the photograph was taken.
     
    Andy Williams, 16. Ožujak 2016.
    #9
  10. Martin Perry

    Martin Perry Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator Friend

    Pridružen(a):
    15. Travanj 2006.
    Poruka:
    16,551
    Lajkova:
    7,897
    Grad:
    1012 / 60158
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Restormel Castle. Incidentally I believe that it was the first 'production' Castle class to be withdrawn.
     
    Martin Perry, 16. Ožujak 2016.
    #10
  11. neildimmer

    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

    Pridružen(a):
    6. Lipanj 2008.
    Poruka:
    9,075
    Lajkova:
    1,126

    Ooops spelling blooper

    Thanks

    Neil
     
    neildimmer, 16. Ožujak 2016.
    #11
  12. 6136

    6136 Member

    Pridružen(a):
    7. Rujan 2007.
    Poruka:
    366
    Lajkova:
    40
    I always think that the GW engines look more old fashioned with the smaller tender. Not a criticism, I like both, just an observation.
     
    6136, 16. Ožujak 2016.
    #12
  13. buseng

    buseng Part of the furniture

    Pridružen(a):
    9. Rujan 2005.
    Poruka:
    4,801
    Lajkova:
    349
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Interesi:
    Retired
    Grad:
    Tilehurst, Reading, Berks.
    buseng, 16. Ožujak 2016.
    #13

Podijelite ovu stranicu