On 1 Mar, 12:06, Bill Hayles wrote:
On Sat, 1 Mar 2008 01:19 +0000 (GMT Standard Time),

(Colin Rosenstiel) wrote:

Unfortunately I didn't take pictures when I visited the ELL in F stock
days. :-(

Alas, neither did I, nor of the loco change at Rickmansworth. Perhaps
we were just too young to realise that we were observing history.


Well, I wonder what everyday sights we see these days that no-one bats
an eyelid at?

That said, what with digital photography, I think there'll be a
plethora of photographic documentation of pretty much everything - but
maybe something really obvious will be missed?

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(Bill Hayles) wrote:

On Sat, 1 Mar 2008 01:19 +0000 (GMT Standard Time),

(Colin Rosenstiel) wrote:

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"Bill Hayles" wrote in message
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The second platform closed in 1928.
The track was removed soon after through services to Liverpool
Street ceased in 1966.

Source: "East London Line" by Vic Mitchell and Keith Smith.

I can remember the track being used by through freight in "F"
stock days.

Was freight ever carried on the London Underground, even if it was
in off hours?

To add the comments of others, I clearly remember seeing occasional
freights passing through Earl's Court on my way home from school in
the
late 50s/early 60s. Presumably return movements from High St Ken.

I have to confess I only ever saw them on the ELL and on the Met main
line.

It must have been quite a sight to see a freight trundle through Earl's
Court.

A bit of a shock the first time. After that it was just amusing.

--
Colin Rosenstiel

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(Mizter T) wrote:

On 1 Mar, 12:06, Bill Hayles wrote:
On Sat, 1 Mar 2008 01:19 +0000 (GMT Standard Time),


(Colin Rosenstiel) wrote:

Unfortunately I didn't take pictures when I visited the ELL in F
stock days. :-(

Alas, neither did I, nor of the loco change at Rickmansworth.
Perhaps
we were just too young to realise that we were observing history.

Well, I wonder what everyday sights we see these days that no-one bats
an eyelid at?

That said, what with digital photography, I think there'll be a
plethora of photographic documentation of pretty much everything - but
maybe something really obvious will be missed?

It's long been my excuse when my mother-in-law wonders why some many of
my pictures are "of trains". :-)

--
Colin Rosenstiel

On Sat, 01 Mar 2008 12:06:45 GMT, Bill Hayles
wrote:

On Sat, 1 Mar 2008 01:19 +0000 (GMT Standard Time),
(Colin Rosenstiel) wrote:


Unfortunately I didn't take pictures when I visited the ELL in F stock
days. :-(

Alas, neither did I, nor of the loco change at Rickmansworth. Perhaps
we were just too young to realise that we were observing history.

I experienced the Rickmansworth loco change once or twice, in 1954 or
1955, when travelling to Chorleywood and Chenies. We were in the
carriages with the circular topped doors. RAF Chenies was the only
above-ground GCI station, where you could hear the aircraft flying
overhead, as well as see them on the radar screen. Those of us who
took the Meccano Magazine were well aware of the changeover procedure.
--
Terry Harper
Website Coordinator, The Omnibus Society
http://www.omnibussoc.org

In article 76716eba-8b1a-4e16-968f-a53642894b10
@s13g2000prd.googlegroups.com, says...
http://www.cnplus.co.uk/imageGallery...m18-319606.jpg

http://www.cnplus.co.uk/News/2008/02...ertised.h tml

quote

East London Railway maintenance works advertised
· Published: 18 February 2008 09:17
· Author: Alasdair Reisner
London Underground has advertised the contract to look after the £800
million railway, which is currently being built by a Balfour Beatty/
Carillion joint venture for completion in September 2009.
The new railway extends London Underground's former East London Line
route to become part of the London Overground rail network.
The winning bidder will start maintenance work in January 2009, to
allow a period of dual running with the joint venture while it carries
out testing work.
Under an initial seven year deal the successful bidder will look after
the section of the railway between New Cross and Dalston Junction,
although the area covered could be extended north to Highbury and
Islington during the tender.
A larger extension in south London is subject to financial approval.
London Underground has left the door open for the contract to be
extended to ten years if successful, but will reduce it to just five
years if the winning firm fails to live up to the requirements of its
contract.
Unquote

Puzzle of the day ? where was the picture that accompanies this
article taken?


Almost certainly East Ham, the footbridge being the out-of-use one which
led from the westbound District platform to the eastbound in order to
serve the former bay platform for the Kentish Town service. For a short
time during the station refurb this bridge was in use.

No-one knows where this mythical synagogue is built into Newbury Park
station then? I looked around yesterday and can't see where it's
hidden.

On Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:39:16 -0800 (PST), Mr Thant wrote:

Does freight stlll use the Harrow to Amersham section of the Chiltern/
Metropolitan Line?

I doubt it - there would be nowhere for it to go. Heading eastbound
through Harrow (onto Network Rail), the only place you can get to is
Marylebone.

The Dudding Hill line (from Neasden to Acton) can only be accessed
from the Northolt Park direction.

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On Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:39:16 -0800 (PST), Mr Thant wrote:

Does freight stlll use the Harrow to Amersham section of the Chiltern/
Metropolitan Line?

I doubt it - there would be nowhere for it to go. Heading eastbound
through Harrow (onto Network Rail), the only place you can get to is
Marylebone.

Does freight run anywhere on LUL for extra territorial clients?

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lid (asdf) wrote:

On Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:39:16 -0800 (PST), Mr Thant wrote:

Does freight stlll use the Harrow to Amersham section of the
Chiltern/Metropolitan Line?

I doubt it - there would be nowhere for it to go. Heading eastbound
through Harrow (onto Network Rail), the only place you can get to is
Marylebone.

The Dudding Hill line (from Neasden to Acton) can only be accessed
from the Northolt Park direction.

How do the binliners get to Aylesbury?

--
Colin Rosenstiel

On Mon, 3 Mar 2008 00:16 +0000 (GMT Standard Time), Colin Rosenstiel
wrote:

Does freight stlll use the Harrow to Amersham section of the
Chiltern/Metropolitan Line?

I doubt it - there would be nowhere for it to go. Heading eastbound
through Harrow (onto Network Rail), the only place you can get to is
Marylebone.

The Dudding Hill line (from Neasden to Acton) can only be accessed
from the Northolt Park direction.

How do the binliners get to Aylesbury?

Via South Ruislip and Little Kimble.