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After seeing Amtrak Train 3 pass us, we wanted to catch Train 4 passing one of the few remaining semaphore signals that have been in service for 100 years. We knew that the two trains would meet in Glorieta, about 34 miles down the tracks, so we headed for Bernal.
Upon our arrival, I was amazed at what a sweet spot this is. A nice S curve to the north, and a sweeping curve to the south, plus an easy access to the signal. After a short period of time, Amtrak's EB (northbound) Southwest Chief, AKA Train 4 appeared around the curve with AMTK 10 and AMTK 202. We could hear it coming up the grade.
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The Santon ores from Immingham to the complex of steel works around Scunthorpe have recently been largely worked by class 60's, the heavy hoppers only half filled due to the sheer weight of the cargo.
This is the arse end of 6T22 Immingham-Santon approaching Wrawby Junction with 60024 tugging. The train turns right here for the short sprint to it's Santon terminal. The intensive nature of the workings and short turn round times meant that 60024 was a regular sight throughout the day, with 60059 performing on the other circuit.
8 June 2015
Down Home No.1 is showing a proceed aspect for a couple seconds longer as unique-looking BL32 emerges from the shadows and leads BL33 and empty PN grain train 7937V around the final corner into Ouyen Yard to load. 18/8/24
A very late running late Amtrak State Hoosier train passes past the classic semaphore that has been in place for almost 100 years in Feb 2008 .This would be the last year the semaphores would be in place at North Romney Ind.Its near 10 below zero this day
Semaphore signals protect the layout at Lowestoft Central as 37425 approaches with 37423 on the 14.55 from Norwich.
3.9.1991 46229 Duchess of Hamilton nearing Chester with Tuesday's North Wales Coast Express from Holyhead to Crewe.
Copyright Neville Wellings
172343 and 172336 pass Droitwich Spa signal box with 2V36 1340 Whitlocks End to Worcester Shrub Hill on 17th June 2022.
The lower quadrant centre balanced wooden faced semaphores at Shrewsbury Station are reflected in an ATW Coradia Class 175 as it heads out of Platform 7 heading south, Sunday 10.8.14
A second shot captured at Par on a very grey and dull 16 March 2024 shows how different the view west of the station is now since the re-signalling project was completed a few days earlier, just behind the train is a signal post devoid of its two semaphore signals, I presume that at some time in the future it will be demolished, possibly the next time there is a line closure in the area. For the record, 43004 'Caerphilly Castle' leads 2P90, the 13.15 Penzance to Plymouth, 43189 'Launceston Castle' is at the rear.
3rd February 1984
Another to months, and Acton Yard would be closed as a sorting yard, with many of the tracks lifted.
Here the Great Western lower quadrants still control the entrance and exit, controllled by large wooden signal box.
We turn the clock back to 1982 and were at Brighton Park ILL where many railroads cross each other .The whole plant is maned my a small tower and lots of semaphores.We have a new GP-15's waiting for Amtrak to cross
A scene soon to be consigned to history, as one of the last bastions of semaphore signalling, Blackpool North, is due to be re-modelled, re-signalled and electrified in the near future. After the Illuminations have been switched off in the second week of November the Fylde Line from Preston to Blackpool North and South will close in order for the necessary work to take place. The semaphores at Blackpool North are already showing their age, with the sea air taking its toll on the metalwork, resulting in one temporary replacement semaphore being installed as a stop gap. On 27th September 2017 Northern Class 156s Nos. 156487 & 156443 form service 1U65, 1240 Blackpool North - Manchester Airport, as they weave their way from the station. Copyright Photograph John Whitehouse - all rights reserved
Illinois Railway Museum's Frisco 2-10-0 1630 backs between two semaphore signals as it switches tracks to gain access to the platform where it will couple to its train. The car behind the engine is a former milk car which now serves as an auxiliary water car. IRM operates trains over approximately four miles of track on a former interurban line. The line is signaled, electrified, and has a passing siding for multiple train operation. The 1630 was built in 1918 by Baldwin and was intended for use by the state railway of Russia, but it and about two hundred sister locomotives wound up stranded due to the Bolshevik Revolution taking place at the same time. The 'Russian Decapods,' as they came to be known, were subsequently distributed to American railroads. Union, IL - September 18, 2016.
The semaphore signals are to be removed with the final full day of operation being on the 26th February 2024. The station won't be the same without the lovely clanking sound of their operation.
The sempahore siggnal protecting the level crossing at Pontardulais, for trains to and from Graig Merthyr colliery, had seen better days by this March 1985 photograph.
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J. Neils Lumber Co. 5 makes its debut public run past the Olson Road semaphores at the Illinois Railway Museum today.
58010 + 58014 await their departure time in Worksop Up side. Stood alongside the magnificent gantry that was removed a few weeks later, the sign of things to come is seen between the 2 locos. 23/04/98
... with 66139 catching the ealy morning sun.
This year I am to capture more semaphores still in use before there are none left, its good to record them now....
C&NW steam extra with two covered wagons and some Frt cars and business cars on a system tour.This train is going under signal bridge thats full of semaphores on the Milwaukee /Havard sub division.I'm on the Roof of the Salvation Army that gives this beautfiful view of the train and semaphore signal bridge in the 1982
A gorgeous New Mexico sunset provides a colorful backdrop for 100+ year old Santa Fe Semaphore signals.
Class 185 185125 departs Barnetby for Cleethorpes with a train from Manchester on 26th August 2015. Before you ask, yes, the arm on the signal in the foreground is drooping!
One of the few left and still technically active, this Fixed-Approach Semaphore on the Aberdeen and Rockfish guards the approach to the CSXT A-Line in Fayetteville, NC.
Class 40 Indian Summer
Between Dec 1982 'Christmas Cracker I" and Dec 1985 'Christmas Cracker IV', I managed to ride 18 Class 40 hauled rail tours. This was my eighth, and one of only three that involved a pair of 40s :)
'A day in the life' - log book update:
Monday 28th May 1984 At Exeter St Davids station, 31259 takes the Meldon Quarry portion of 1Z26 Preston - Paignton railtour, whilst the pair of Class 40s continued on to Paignton. A case of rare track over fine haulage! Plenty of track bashers and a fine array of semaphore signals :)
'Mini-Tour' (Class 31 hauled) :
Checking my original rail tour brochure, a Class 37 had been requested, which would have been a whole lot better :)
Mileage Location
31259
0.00 Exeter St Davids
24.94 Okehampton
26.71 Meldon Quarry
31259
26.71 Meldon Quarry
28.48 Okehampton
53.42 Exeter St Davids
73.60 Newton Abbot
31180
73.60 Newton Abbot
76.88 Heathfield
31259
76.88 Heathfield
80.16 Newton Abbot
88.24 Paignton
Between 1982 and 1984 I spent many happy hours with my friends chasing around the North of England after the remaining Class 40s. At the beginning of 1984, there were still 50 members of the fleet in service, but this had already reduced down to 36 by the time at the end of May. By the end of the summer timetable, just 25 remained in service, and only 17 of the class survived into 1985, all but 3 being withdrawn over the weekend of 21st/22nd Jan 1985.
D200/40122, 40118 and 40012 were kept on just for rail tours, although D200 had a second Indian summer :)
My interest in the railways waned permanently around 1990-91 with the demise of the Class 50s, initially from the Paddington-Oxford route in 1990, and finally when they retired from the Waterloo-Exeter services in 1992.
As well as enjoying the thrash, I managed to record many of the trips and railway scenes encountered on film for posterity. Those days are now long gone, but happily the photos remain for me to reminisce over and share. ;)
Taken with a Zenith TTL SLR camera. Scanned from the original negative with no digital restoration
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'Indian Summer' - a period of happiness or success occurring late in life...English Electric Type 4 1957-1984