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Im letzten Abendlicht des 10.04.2019 war 233 452 mit ER 76031 von Beckedorf auf dem Weg nach Hannover-Linden. Am Ortsrand von Huxahl konnte jene Fuhre fotografiert werden.
Im letzten Sonnenlicht des 10.04.2019 war 233 452 auf dem Netz der OHE unterwegs. Mit ER 76031 von Beckedorf nach Hannover-Linden konnte der frisch hauptuntersuchte und lackierte Russe nahe Altensalzkoth auf dem Weg nach Celle fotografiert werden.
Hardly the best quality image I've ever uploaded, but I've persevered with it and figured it was worth sharing for interest value alone.
It features a pair of Woodhead class 76s, units 76032 and 76031, heading down the valley toward Wath-upon-Dearne with a rake of empty MGR wagons from Fiddlers Ferry Power Station.
On the hill in the background lies Wombwell and to the left of the locos is Mitchell Main Signal Box, which controlled the crossing barriers on Bradberry Balk Lane.
As can be seen by the span of the catenary gantries, the railway system in these parts was once more extensive, at least regards sidings and loops. Coal was still King too when I took the shot (there were many mines hereabouts), but the output was nowhere near as prolific as it had been perhaps 20 - 30 years earlier.
Today the railway has disappeared and the trackbed, once resonating to the passage of countless coal trains, is now part of the Trans Pennine Trail. Climb on your bike here and you can ride across the Pennines on the closed section of the old Woodhead route - well, with the exception of the tunnel itself that is.
The surroundings have significantly changed too - the empty fields beyond the train are now part of an industrial and retail park, and the area bisected by a bypass named Mitchells Way.
Rather like the coal industry in these parts, this is a bit of South Yorkshire's history that's gone for good.
NB. My notes tell me that 76031 used to be 76044 - I don't know the story behind that but maybe it was renumbered when fitted for multiple working.
Ilford FP4 rated at 160asa, developed in Acutol
1st July 1977
Having uploaded a shot of 76031 (previously 76044) and 76032 heading towards Wath a couple of images ago, this is a shot of the same pair later in the day, seen here departing Wombwell Main Exchange Sidings with a loaded MGR train to Fiddlers Ferry PS.
I'm stood at the very foot of the Worsborough Incline, a gruelling seven mile rise, three miles of which are at a nominal gradient of 1 in 40. In fact legend has it that some sections were much steeper as a result of coal mining subsidence in the area. I took this from a public foot-crossing about one hundred yards from the Exchange Sidings.
Above the locomotives can be seen Swaithe Viaduct carrying the Sheffield to Leeds line. Wombwell station, my point of arrival earlier in the day, lies a mile or so down the line to the left.
In the distance you can just about make out the home and distant signals. With both currently 'on', these control progress over Lewden Crossing and, to a lesser extent, the crossing beyond.
Given the full train-load of coal, the two locomotives on the front will be supported by a pair of bankers, also class 76s. These will drop off at the top of the incline and return back down here to await their next turn of duty.
Having 'discovered' this area the previous week, I was lucky enough to be able to get time off work and make a swift return with the trusty OS Map for a bit more exploring. This trip saw me start the day at Mitchells Main, walk on towards Wombwell Main Exchange Sidings and this foot-crossing, before following another footpath and ending up at Lewden Crossing. These weren't particularly long days seeing as the train back from Wombwell station left sometime around 4pm - you could never leave it too late because trains from Sheffield back south to Nottingham were quite thin on the ground after 6pm as I recall. Despite the shortish day it still proved a decent enough circular walk carrying a couple of cameras plus lenses - happy days when the stamina was a bit better!
As mentioned before, this freight line has long since disappeared and the route is now part of the Trans Pennine Trail.
An image uploaded for curiosity value, and in portrait format too so it might look better on a tablet or smartphone! Commenting off, thanks.
Ilford FP4 rated at 160asa, developed in Acutol.
1st July 1977
76031 & 033 - 7M?? (???? SX? Wath Yard? - Fidlers Ferry Power Station merry-go-round coal train, which was formed of c36 loaded HAAs) - Torside - 06/03/81.
Photographing trains on the Woodhead route wasn't easy in 81, with long gaps between trains & adverse weather, but here you could wait in the car until the barriers went down!
76028, 031 & 037 (believed to be the Worsborough incline bankers) - Wath Loco Holdin Sidings - early afternoon c1400 - 18/06/81 (Stabled).
A full list of loco's present were:-
08870 (COP) / 050 (COP) / 543. 20065 & 026, 005 & 096. 37226. 56008. 76034 / 032 / 028 / 031 & 037.
A pair of 1500v DC class 76 electrics, 76031 and 76032, depart from Wombwell Main reception sidings having collected a rake of coal-laden MGRs from what was a then vibrant Yorkshire coalfield. The ultimate destination is Fiddlers Ferry Power Station on the banks of the River Mersey, but the class 76s will only taken them as far as the Manchester area where diesel traction will take over for the final leg.
Just behind me is the start of the 1 in 40 Worsborough Incline - so the two electric locomotives on the front will be supported by a further two at the rear banking the heavy train up the challenging grade.
Rather like the Yorkshire coalfield, nothing now remains of the railway system here which was closed in 1981. Cyclists and hikers can still enjoy a good deal of the old route however which now forms part of the Trans Pennine Trail - an official leisure pathway between the east and west coasts of England.
Agfa CT18
1st July 1977
This is a colour-swap and Mod of Lego's fantastic 76031 Hulkbuster.
I bought this set for my kids when it came out and I've always admired the way it captures the stance and feel of the Hulkbuster in such a simple and efficient manner.
When the R2-D2 Polybag came out I couldn't help but feel that this was a mash-up that needed to happen!
He stands a touch over half the height of my other mechs but I think he fits right in with this motley crew haha!
I tried to get this ready by the end of Mech-tober but ran out of time.
I had a lot of fun building this guy and I hope you like it!
Tommies 76031 and 76032 have an easy time of it coasting down the grade light engine at Woodhead on a gloriously sunny 1st June 1977.
Reprocessed
This is very much a photo that will not appeal to any non railway enthusiasts. The class 76's that worked the Woodhead route are now looked back upon with a great deal of affection. With a prototype being built in 1941 and the other 57 members of the class emerging from Gorton Works between 1950 and 1953 they were certainly old in railway locomotive terms when I took this photo in 1981. Although as seen here these locomotives were primarily used for freight haulage they also operated passenger services over the Sheffield to Manchester "Woodhead Route".
76031 and a sister locomotive are seen in this late life view heading east with an empty coal service into the three mile long Woodhead tunnel. Note the Pickfords removal van heading weest on the A628 above the tunnel portal.
This line was also closed when the Tommies (as they were known) were withdrawn in 1981. What a waste of resources that was. Looking at the volume of freight carried on our trans pennine roads surely the old Woodhead route would have provided an invaluable transport resource.
With a brake van in the yard you take advantage and stand in the cabin then wait 76031 76011 Gain speed passing the old cce yard 01/06/79
This is a colour-swap and Mod of Lego's fantastic 76031 Hulkbuster.
I bought this set for my kids when it came out and I've always admired the way it captures the stance and feel of the Hulkbuster in such a simple and efficient manner.
When the R2-D2 Polybag came out I couldn't help but feel that this was a mash-up that needed to happen!
He stands a touch over half the height of my other mechs but I think he fits right in with this motley crew haha!
I tried to get this ready by the end of Mech-tober but ran out of time.
I had a lot of fun building this guy and I hope you like it!
The Woodhead route was supposed to close on 1st June 1981...but action by the railway unions postponed the closure by around 6 weeks until 20th July 1981. Both were a Monday and in reality, the last trains would run a day or so before, which was 18th July 1981.
On the dreary afternoon of 15th July 1981, 76031 and 76035 head east at Dunford Bridge with a train of empty steel carriers.
Making a considerable noise compared with more modern electric locomotives 76037 & 76031 progress through Dinting Station with a mixed freight. It was a hot day and the signalman has his windows open to catch the breeze. (In that box I had the strongest cup of tea I have ever drunk, 6 tea bags in a billy-can of scalding water!)
76037 left Gorton as 26037 16/02/1952, it was withdrawn July 1981 and cut at Vic Berry May 1983
76031 left Gorton Works 19/06/1952 as 26044, it became 76044 09/03/1972 and 76031 18/03/1976. The loco was withdrawn 07/1981 and cut at Coopers Metals, Sheffield 02/1984
Copyright Geoff Dowling 02/06/1978: All rights reserved
Another trainload of coal heads over the Pennines, this time with air brake-only pair nos. 76031 and 76037 in charge. Photographed with my Zenit EM camera.
76031 & 33 head east through the crumbling remains of Penistone station on a container train. 06.04.1981
76032 + 76031 pass Orgreaves Colliery signal box as they approach Rotherwood exchange sidings with a train of empty MGR air braked coal wagons returning to the Yorkshire coalfields, 6th July 1977. At Rotherwood the class 76 electric locomotives will be replaced by diesel traction for the remainder of the journey back to a colliery.
Locomotive History
76032 was built at Gorton Works (Manchester) and entered traffic in 1953 as E26032. It was fitted with air brakes and multiple working equipment in the early 1970’s. 76031 was built at Gorton Works (Manchester) and entered traffic in 1953 as E26044. It was fitted with air brakes and multiple working equipment in the early 1970’s. Renumbered 76044 under the 1973 TOPS renumbering scheme it was it was again renumbered into the vacant 76031 in order to group all the air brake fitted class 76 locomotives in one group (the original E26031 being withdrawn in 1971). Both would survive in traffic until the end of the Woodhead route and the 1500v dc electrification in July 1981. Following withdrawal they were eventually broken up by Coopers Metals, Rotherham in April 1983 and February 1984 respectively.
Praktica LTL, Kodachrome 64
Bmx 76031 M7 + Bx 65018 M6 + Bx 65003 M6 + Bmx 76063 M7 (IC 1537, Genk 14:07 - Blankenberge 17:06), Bruxelles-Nord, 30/05/2023
Taken almost 33 years ago to the day, 76031 - I think - leads a typical Woodhead freight of the period eastbound towards the summit. Torside box is just discernible in the mist in the background.
My thanks particularly to the posters who have made 2011 a rewarding year photographically - without their Gen the rest of us would miss a lot of workings that add the spice to our hobby. Thanks also to those who've taken a look at my snaps over the year - I hope you've taken as much pleasure as I have in looking at the efforts of others.
Anyway, the days are now getting longer, so lets all hope for some sun in 2012!
UPDATE:
'LEGO Avengers: Age Of Ultron - Hulk Vs. Hulkbuster' Album: www.flickr.com/photos/115928480@N03/sets/72157652147687322/
As some of you may know I've been planning a Hulkbuster MOC to be released on April 23rd (UK release date of Avengers: Age of Ultron.) Today my final parts order came from LEGO Bricks & Pieces and it's actually built and finished, this is my first teaser for the MOC; only a few days left now...
Fun Fact: If you squint you can see the feet :)
British Railways The English Electric Company Limited Type 4 1Co-Co1 class 40 diesel-electric locomotive number 40185 of Springs Branch Traction Maintenance Depot stands in the Liverpool Sidings at Guide Bridge with withdrawn British Railways EM1 Bo+Bo class 76 1500V DC overhead electric locomotive numbers 76010, 76016, 76006, 76014, 76028, 76034, 76032, 76035, 76031, 76027 and 76025 standing behind. Saturday 25th July 1981
Note, 40185 was built by The English Electric Company Limited (works number 3131) at The Vulcan Foundry Limited Locomotive Works (works number D681) at Newton-le-Willows in 1962 for British Railways as number D385, being renumbered 40185 on 25th February 1974
Ref no 02163
76031 & 76033 pass the former Great Central Railway box at Dinting station with an unidentified freight from Godley Junction to Wath. This was less than 3 months from the closure of the Woodhead route on July 18th 1981. The weather was awful but it turned out to be my last chance to photograph these venerable machines. I regret having no other shots of the route higher up in the Pennines or indeeed on the Yorkshire side of the route.
Single line working was already in place and looking at the consist of the train, the elderly wagons and the loads therein were all heading for the bin as British Railways rushed to modernise its freight network.
76031 awaits its date with the cutters torch, in the yard of Coopers Metals at Brightside in Sheffield, 31st May 1983. It survived in the yard for another 9 months before finally being cut up in February 1984
Heeeello LEGO fans it's Alex here and today I make a strong picture with all the big figs all are very cool and some are hard to find !
The Goblin King and the Cave Troll : 79010 and 9473.
Mungus from LEGO Chima : 70144.
The Wampa is in 2 sets : 8089 and 75098
There are all the Hulk, sets : 6868, 76018, 76031 and 76041
Thanos : 76049
The cool Dogshank : 70604
Giant Green Goblin : 76016
Killer Croc : 76055
Gorilla Grodd : 76026
Maui : 41150
And Darkseid : 76028
I'm waiting for the new Batman Movie Killer Croc, maybe Bane...
The new Hulk with the Red Hulk
Original picture by me
Withdrawn class 76 locomotives nos. 76031/32/33 & 29 being hauled by 47338 from Reddish through Sheffield Midland on 16th March 1983, en route to Coopers Metals for scrapping.
A pair of Tommies stand at Wombwell Main exchange sidings waiting their turn to be banked up the Worsboro' Incline with a rake of coal-laden MGRs bound for Fidlers Ferry power station across the Pennines. The locos are 76031 (leading) and 76032, taken on a cloudy 23rd June 1977.
Using an old OS map I've done my best to place this and believe the row of houses in the background are on Pearson Crescent, Wombwell. Any better advice appreciated. Wherever they are, what price for a bedroom window in the 70s!
Holyhead to Immingham coke empties.
These locomotives were withdrawn from service just four days later!
Scan from negative
Weymouth shed on 3rd June 1967. In addition to Merchant Navy 35013 are Standard 4s 75068, 76031 and 75074. Also present is BRCW Type 3 diesel electric D6549.
7'251
Not the best of the Tommy shots but one of the few from the tray taken at Mitchells Main.
Here 76032 and 76031 have just descended the Worsborough incline having journeyed over the Woodhead with a rake of empty MGRs destined for the collieries and another top up. Aldam Junction Box can be seen in the background.
Taken this time last week 36 years ago, on a dull 1st July 1977.
A line up of class 76 electric locos, stabled on Wath depot. 27th August 1977. 76031 is the nearest loco.
Eastbound light engines towards Woodhead Tunnel.
Between 1950 and 1953, 57 more locomotives were built by British Railways' Gorton Works. These were of the same design as the prototype. Likewise, they were classified as EM1.[8] Metropolitan-Vickers provided the electrical equipment. They also helped assemble the engines at Dukinfield Works.[5]
British Railways EM1 Bo+Bo class 76 1500V DC overhead electric locomotive numbers 76037 and 76031 of Reddish Traction Maintenance Depot pass by Woodhead signal box on the Up Main line running light engine towards Yorkshire. 10:20, Friday 29th May 1981
Note, 76031 was built at British Railways’ Gorton works (works number 1051) in 1952 as number 26044 (an E prefix to denote an electric locomotive was added to the number at some time, possibly in association with the introduction of the TOPS classification system in March 1968), being renumbered 76044 on 9th March 1972. It was further renumbered 76031 on 18th March 1976 and was stored serviceable at Reddish Traction Maintenance Depot in week commencing 22nd June 1980, being reinstated to traffic on 19th September 1980. It was withdrawn from Reddish Traction Maintenance Depot on 20th July 1981 and stored at Guide Bridge. It was moved to Reddish Traction Maintenance Depot on 28th February 1983 and then to Tinsley yard on 16th March 1983. It was sold for scrap to Coopers Metals, arriving at Brightside on 18th March 1983 where it was cut up during February 1984
76037 was built at British Railways’ Gorton works (works number 1044) in 1952 as number 26037 (an E prefix to denote an electric locomotive was added to the number at some time, possibly in association with the introduction of the TOPS classification system in March 1968). It was withdrawn from Reddish Motive Power Depot in autumn 1971 , was reinstated to Reddish Motive Power Depot in week commencing 28th November 1971 and was renumbered 76037 on 23rd March 1972. It was withdrawn from Reddish Traction Maintenance Depot on 20th July 1981 and stored. It was sold for scrap to Frank Berry Limited, arriving at his Leicester yard on 14th April 1983 where it was cut up (probably by Vic Berry Limited) in May 1983
Woodhead signal box was located at the Manchester end of the Down platform of the closed Woodhead railway station, and was a British Railways non standard design fitted with a 45 lever London Midland Region Standard frame which opened on 13th June 1954 in connection with the opening of the new Woodhead tunnel, replacing a 1909-built Great Central Railway type 5 design signal box located on the Up side of the line a short distance closer to Manchester. The auto-distant signals in each direction were provided with emergency replacement facilities on 9th December 1973 controlled from switches on the block shelf. The signal box was was last manned on 3rd April 1980 and closed on 20th July 1981 along with the line between Hadfield and Huddersfield Junction signal boxes
The signal box appears to be a British Railways Eastern Region design but carries British Railways London Midland Region maroon enamel nameboard and contained a London Midland Region Standard frame. A possible explanation is that the border between the London Midland Region and Eastern Region Signalling & Telegraph areas was at Thurlstone, possibly from as early as April 1950. Another possible reason is that the resignalling between London Road and Dunford Bridge done in connection with the electrification was the responsibility of the London Midland Region Signalling & Telegraph Engineer, making it a British Railways London Midland Region signal box
The number of people visible is due to this being planned to be the last day of operation on the Woodhead route. However British Rail changed the closure date from 1st June to 20th July to allow the National Union of Railwaymen to hold an inquiry into the planned closure
Ref no 01897
76031 & 76033 stand at Guide Bridge on their way to Godley Junction.
Both locomotives were withdrawn as part of the 35 locos all taken out of traffic with the closure of the Woohead route on July 18th 1981. Both were cut up at Coopers Metals in Sheffield with 76033 disposed of by April 1983 with 76031 lasting a little longer until February 1984