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Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 2nd December 2010, 16:28
Replies: 11
Views: 8,630
Posted By jim d
liverpool docks Bootle Branch

Big coalboat Ince Ilgaz discharged at Gladstone Dock couple of days ago look out for Merry go round activity, mountain of coal to be moved from docks. Jim
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 2nd November 2010, 00:30
Replies: 11
Views: 8,630
Posted By jim d
Thanks for that info John bit behind with the...

Thanks for that info John bit behind with the progress it literally only needed the track to be reinstate ? We used to work freightliners from Aintree freightliner depot (long gone) right away to...
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 1st November 2010, 19:11
Replies: 11
Views: 8,630
Posted By jim d
As far as i am aware there are times when a...

As far as i am aware there are times when a shipment of coal arrives at the docks and it is taken to Fiddlers Ferry power station via Merry Go Round trains as previously said a Freightliner service...
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 30th October 2010, 00:54
Replies: 29
Views: 16,805
Posted By jim d
very interesting thread regarding tail...

very interesting thread regarding tail lights/bufferstop lamps.I personally cant remember seeing white lights on blocks but maybe I cant remember such,some blocks had a particular type of lamp red...
Forum: Railway Stations 2nd April 2010, 20:24
Replies: 46
Views: 26,384
Posted By jim d
Lots been said regarding old and new Manchester...

Lots been said regarding old and new Manchester Victoria. Do any members remember the manic couple of hours after midnight when most of the morning news papers were printed in Manchester,and platform...
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 11th February 2010, 23:44
Replies: 12
Views: 7,690
Posted By jim d
Thanks ccmmick by the looks of some comments it...

Thanks ccmmick by the looks of some comments it might happen tomorrow, nobody ever did anything that would get them into lumber, get the job done,give on for 12 or handy dart home as we used to say. ...
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 11th February 2010, 14:02
Replies: 42
Views: 30,039
Posted By jim d
Thanks for info John lots of money I would think,...

Thanks for info John lots of money I would think, Ill just watch. Regards Jim
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 10th February 2010, 10:53
Replies: 12
Views: 7,690
Posted By jim d
Hi Mick thanks for that happy days! Jim.

Hi Mick thanks for that happy days! Jim.
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 9th February 2010, 14:46
Replies: 12
Views: 7,690
Posted By jim d
Hello Mick I'm surprised you hav'nt had more feed...

Hello Mick I'm surprised you hav'nt had more feed back from your thread re working a mixed braking system train.I know loco's were duel braked fitted but that Iam sure refers to them being able to...
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 27th January 2010, 00:23
Replies: 42
Views: 30,039
Posted By jim d
Thanks Philip for film details,read about Charlie...

Thanks Philip for film details,read about Charlie great to see him in action he really has to dig in to get them moving. Horse Power! Jim
Forum: Say Hello 18th January 2010, 19:32
Replies: 23
Views: 11,228
Posted By jim d
Thanks again lads nice to be in good company,...

Thanks again lads nice to be in good company, reading lots of the various threads gets the grey matter working youll have me looking in the late notice case next.Dont suppose they exist now blast...
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 17th January 2010, 22:03
Replies: 42
Views: 30,039
Posted By jim d
shunt horses

hi John H T &48111 Hope I can be of some help. Horses were like locos,even when they werent working they had to be looked after so they were ready for their next duty.they where kept mainly in...
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 15th January 2010, 14:26
Replies: 42
Views: 30,039
Posted By jim d
Can i recommend a fantastic book by Bryan Holden...

Can i recommend a fantastic book by Bryan Holden "THE LONG HAUL"which covers the complete history of the thousands of horses employed by railway companys across the country. Heavy horses sometimes...
Forum: Say Hello 14th January 2010, 20:36
Replies: 23
Views: 11,228
Posted By jim d
thanks lads, will keep in touch once ive got the...

thanks lads, will keep in touch once ive got the hang of it. Jim d
Forum: Say Hello 14th January 2010, 20:25
Replies: 23
Views: 11,228
Posted By jim d
hello

just browsing the site, looking forward to chatting and picking up lots of information. Worked for British Rail for many years and my interests include a wide spectrum of the industry. Would love to...
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