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The Foss Island Railway was a 1.5 mile branch line in York, which was built to serve the city's world famous confectionery company, Rowntree Mackintosh.
The railway, opened in 1895, branched off northward from the York-Scarborough line and curved clockwise round the city towards the immense factory. The company initially used just a single locomotive which was replaced shortly after use of the line began, by a saddle tank bought from Manchester. Two further engines were added between 1909 and 1915 as business flourished on the line.
A connection with the Derwent Valley Light Railway had been built by this time.
and in 1927 a single platform station was built close to the Rowntree plant, at Haxby Road, for workers commuting from further afield, notably Doncaster and Selby.
As business boomed to even bigger proportions, a fourth loco joined the fleet in 1943. Sadly this end up being quite short lived as diesels took over in 1959, displacing all four steam engines to the scrappers.
DMUS were used to convey the commuters and visitors to the factory while an abundance of diesel locos, notably class 31 and 45 dealt with goods.
The Derwent Valley connection closed in 1981, although the Foss Island line continued running until 1988,The line and the station were both closed and the track was lifted four years after.
The Foss Island railway today is a Sustrans cycle route, taking riders and walkers a pleasant 1.5 mile journey round the city.
The trackbed diverges from the LNER Scarborough line, a mile north east of York station. The NCN joins from Wigginton Road, and passes under several impressive bridges along its way. Features to look out for are the overgrown remains of the platform, a huge curving retaining wall, a nature reserve and a new steel bridge across the street at Huntington Road. There are also a handsome collection of sculptures and benches scattered along the route of the line, made from steel pipe that was formerly part of the factory.
Although the Rowntree line ends at Layerthorpe, the Sustrans path has since been extended - it now continues along the Derwent Valley railway for a further two miles to Metcalfe Lane, Osbaldwick, terminating alongside a recent housing development.
York Rowntree line Foss Island disused railway trackbed confectionery industry closed cycle path footpath Sustrans National Cycle Network goods 1895 closed 1988
Free-hand pipework which was iced onto all three tiers. I mixed traditional pipework patterns with some henna inspired details. We managed to transport this cake all of the way to the other side of London without any butterflies breaking off-phew!
Shimpling based Apollo Haulage DAF CF coupled to a three axle tipper trailer unloading at the Nestle Purina pet food factory at Sudbury
aka "the curse of DUX QEST" (sometimes described in error as Dux QUEST); or 'the black scourge'
thousands of homes throughout new zealand are faced with replacing all of their pipework after this 'new miracle product' of the 80's breaks down and leaks. it's keeping flood cleanup and plumbing companies in clover due to frequency of problems. People are shy to talk about the heartbreak of having an "internal water feature". This affects all sorts of homes - newly built in the late 70's, 80's, or early 90's... or renovations to existing homes (that's right, it's in both expensive and average or cheap homes)...
The issues is that Dux QEST (or QUEST) brings in the form of dull excitement to an afflicted homeowner's life, can be a drip over weeks/months, a trickle, a misting spray under mild pressure, or a full on burst/torrent. Often it's inside walls where one is not aware until it manfests in dampness, bowing/buckling... or flooding. it can happen at any time. It can cause a shitload of damage - remember water always finds its own level.
It's such a problem, many insurers have declined payouts on claims for water damage where the cause is Dux QEST (or QUEST) . We've been fortunate - our insurer has been excellent. Now it's time for us to come to the party and eliminate the cause of the problem.
Apparently it was a 'wonder-product' - quick to install, no need for elbows etc - just run it on the curve. It would be interesting to read a product specification from back in the day, before this uber-crap product was removed from the market.
Crappy 80's product Dux QEST (or QUEST) piping, sprang a leak in the wall behind our ensuite. I've cut off water supply until I fix the problem. The only fix with this stuff is to remove it and replace with better product. The sad thing is, the new stuff is only guaranteed for 25yrs, which is about the max life of Dux QEST (or QUEST) (as it turned out), anyway. F*%#rs. I've been luckier than some - I've heard reports of only 8 years before the stuff started perforating and self-destructing.
It was the sight of my son looking up into the ceiling of our lounge with an expression of 'is it really raining in here again?' that tipped the balance to get this job underway.
fortunately I have a friend who has plumbing tools. Instead of paying $350 for a plumbing callout to have 6-12 inches of this crap replaced, I can spend a little more on parts and do it myself with a more permanent fix.
I approached Dux some time ago about Dux QEST (or QUEST); they were less than helpful. In fact they couldn't get me out of their reception fast enough.
Anyway, watch this space, while 'action Neukoln' replaces piping (eliminating 'on-the-fly curves), re-insulates (noise blocker batts this time), re-clads (fortunately I still have some 9.5mm gib - it's all gone metric to 10mm now), re-plasters, and re-paints. it'll be nice to have our ensuite back in action. And then I'll continue with the supply to the laundry, and then re-route hot supply under the house and re-reticulate, and then re-supply this ensuite from below in the future.
At least our main bathroom was plumbed out in copper by the previous owner in the mid-90's. He'd already experienced the black scourge. I've been advised by plumbers that copper is not cost-effective for retro-fitting jobs.
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This is a much higher resolution than the other picture. It is also taken vertically and higher to give a better view.
Yes, a view of the seething mass of wiring and pipework.
Go on, guess where the sparkplugs are!
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Exploring the former Gilbertsons meat processing complex in Altona North. The abattoir opened in 1951 on a disused quarry site, with further expansion in 1969-70. Later renamed SBA Foods, the plant closed in 1999, with much of the complex demolished by 2006, with final site clearance occurring in early 2012.
Volvo EC145EL with engcon EC-Oil Automatic Quick Hitch System, EC214 Tiltrotator, SK15 Grab. Contractor: SNC, France. Photo: Julien Bernard
A shot of the lower level of one of the larger abandoned buildings on site at Dunaskin Ironworks near Dalmellington, through to the stairs taking you to the upper level at the far end of this floor.
Among the highlights of the Ruhr Area is the Duisburg-Nord landscape park. As a decommissioned iron smelting works, the landscape park is now one of the most important industrial monuments, as well as being an excursion destination, a venue for events, climbing and diving. The park is around 200 hectares in size, and is located in northern Duisburg, offering an impressive industrial heritage.
extended height 6"9" tiers in fopndant painted with lilac lilac and silver lustre and RI piping, silver ribbon border, tops are decorated in tulle and crystals, monogram topper by crystalcoutureaustralia.com
The Foss Island Railway was a 1.5 mile branch line in York, which was built to serve the city's world famous confectionery company, Rowntree Mackintosh.
The railway, opened in 1895, branched off northward from the York-Scarborough line and curved clockwise round the city towards the immense factory. The company initially used just a single locomotive which was replaced shortly after use of the line began, by a saddle tank bought from Manchester. Two further engines were added between 1909 and 1915 as business flourished on the line.
A connection with the Derwent Valley Light Railway had been built by this time.
and in 1927 a single platform station was built close to the Rowntree plant, at Haxby Road, for workers commuting from further afield, notably Doncaster and Selby.
As business boomed to even bigger proportions, a fourth loco joined the fleet in 1943. Sadly this end up being quite short lived as diesels took over in 1959, displacing all four steam engines to the scrappers.
DMUS were used to convey the commuters and visitors to the factory while an abundance of diesel locos, notably class 31 and 45 dealt with goods.
The Derwent Valley connection closed in 1981, although the Foss Island line continued running until 1988,The line and the station were both closed and the track was lifted four years after.
The Foss Island railway today is a Sustrans cycle route, taking riders and walkers a pleasant 1.5 mile journey round the city.
The trackbed diverges from the LNER Scarborough line, a mile north east of York station. The NCN joins from Wigginton Road, and passes under several impressive bridges along its way. Features to look out for are the overgrown remains of the platform, a huge curving retaining wall, a nature reserve and a new steel bridge across the street at Huntington Road. There are also a handsome collection of sculptures and benches scattered along the route of the line, made from steel pipe that was formerly part of the factory.
Although the Rowntree line ends at Layerthorpe, the Sustrans path has since been extended - it now continues along the Derwent Valley railway for a further two miles to Metcalfe Lane, Osbaldwick, terminating alongside a recent housing development.
York Rowntree line Foss Island disused railway trackbed confectionery industry closed cycle path footpath Sustrans National Cycle Network goods 1895 closed 1988
The organ contains pipework by many famous English builders, including Renatus Harris, George Pike England and the Hill family.
Originally mounted on the rood screen, it was moved to the north transept shortly before the disastrous collapse of the spire in 1861, thus escaping serious damage.
The magnificent double case, designed by Dr Arthur Hill, was added in 1888, incorporating some decorated display pipes from the 1678 instrument by Harris. It is one of the finest examples of Hill's work but unfortunately was never more than a facade, leaving the sides and back of the instrument exposed. When Hele of Plymouth finally enlarged the organ in the early years of the 20th century, the Swell box was cantilevered precariously backwards, and the appearance from the aisles and transept left much to be desired.
In its final form, the organ had three manuals and 35 stops, although a small fourth manual had been prepared for by Hill, but never installed. From 1904 the action was tubular pneumatic, although the stops had been converted to electric operation in the 1950s. It was the failure of this final modification which led to the unreliability, which brought about the temporary abandonment of the instrument between 1973 and 1986. During this time, services were accompanied by an Allen electric organ, now transferred to the west end for occasional use in concerts.
Chichester Cathedral.
I shot this months ago but I remember it clearly. I turned around when I'd finished my shot and there was CC behind me.. laying on the dirty alley road.. angling up at some pipework on the adjacent building. What one will do for that perfect urban decay shot.
She stood up, I dusted her back off and we continued on.
For the challenge theme: 'to show something or someone that played a role in your day - in monochrome'. I got a scrap note for this piece of aluminium pipework from the scrap metal skip at work and brought it home, since I can use some of the chunky bits.
The rear of Silver Street, Doncaster. Pipework, Added Air Conditioning units, extended buildings and patchwork brickwork are the main features of this very industrial looking scene.
The front face is the nightlife centre of the Town all glass doors and welcoming lighting - this is the business end!
The Foss Island Railway was a 1.5 mile branch line in York, which was built to serve the city's world famous confectionery company, Rowntree Mackintosh.
The railway, opened in 1895, branched off northward from the York-Scarborough line and curved clockwise round the city towards the immense factory. The company initially used just a single locomotive which was replaced shortly after use of the line began, by a saddle tank bought from Manchester. Two further engines were added between 1909 and 1915 as business flourished on the line.
A connection with the Derwent Valley Light Railway had been built by this time.
and in 1927 a single platform station was built close to the Rowntree plant, at Haxby Road, for workers commuting from further afield, notably Doncaster and Selby.
As business boomed to even bigger proportions, a fourth loco joined the fleet in 1943. Sadly this end up being quite short lived as diesels took over in 1959, displacing all four steam engines to the scrappers.
DMUS were used to convey the commuters and visitors to the factory while an abundance of diesel locos, notably class 31 and 45 dealt with goods.
The Derwent Valley connection closed in 1981, although the Foss Island line continued running until 1988,The line and the station were both closed and the track was lifted four years after.
The Foss Island railway today is a Sustrans cycle route, taking riders and walkers a pleasant 1.5 mile journey round the city.
The trackbed diverges from the LNER Scarborough line, a mile north east of York station. The NCN joins from Wigginton Road, and passes under several impressive bridges along its way. Features to look out for are the overgrown remains of the platform, a huge curving retaining wall, a nature reserve and a new steel bridge across the street at Huntington Road. There are also a handsome collection of sculptures and benches scattered along the route of the line, made from steel pipe that was formerly part of the factory.
Although the Rowntree line ends at Layerthorpe, the Sustrans path has since been extended - it now continues along the Derwent Valley railway for a further two miles to Metcalfe Lane, Osbaldwick, terminating alongside a recent housing development.
York Rowntree line Foss Island disused railway trackbed confectionery industry closed cycle path footpath Sustrans National Cycle Network goods 1895 closed 1988
The Pipeworks in Broseley, Shropshire, still exists. It is part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museums, it is one of the Ironbridge Museums.
A novelty card published by Bamforth & Co. Ltd. of Holmfirth and New York. It was posted in Blackpool on the 11th. April 1936 to:
Mrs. Blakeley,
20, Buckingham Avenue,
Sefton Park,
Liverpool.
The message on the other side of the card was as follows:
"Dear Mother,
We went to the Winter Gardens last night
and had a great time. One dance lasted
three quarters of an hour and I was dead
beat at the end of it.
Love Mary".
The Winter Gardens is a large entertainment complex in the town centre of Blackpool. It contains 12 different venues, including a theatre, ballroom and conference facilities. It was opened in 1878, and is a Grade II* listed building.
The Winter Gardens have hosted the annual conferences for all 3 major British political parties. Every Prime Minister since WWII has addressed an audience at the venue.
The Empress Ballroom was built in 1896. With a floor area of 12,500 square feet (1,160 sq. metres), the ballroom was one of the largest in the world. It was requisitioned by the Admiralty in 1918 for military use during the Great War, before being handed back at the end of hostilities. The ballroom was re-floored in 1934.
Acts such as Pet Shop Boys, The Beatles, Queen, Oasis, Radiohead and Slash have performed in the ballroom.
It also housed a Wurlitzer Organ, with much of the pipework coming from the original Blackpool Tower organ. It was played for many years by Horace Finch but was removed in 1969, eventually being broken up. A new Wurlitzer organ is currently being installed in the Empress Ballroom - the original console has survived and will hopefully be incorporated.
Held on the paved grounds inside the Pipeworks market complex, which are soon to be demolished to make way for another large business, car enthusiasts from around the area gather together and present a snapshot to the locals and shopping public with what we regard as our own form of art and culture.
While this show is small in statue, it’s band of loyal followers with their diversity of classic and unique rides sees that it gives a great insight to a public audience who wouldn’t normally have the opportunity to view this scene, a chance to take in the restored and modified car scene in all its glory.
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