Here's something for the railway fans!

Phill_dvsn · Post by **Phill_dvsn** » Tue 16 Feb, 2010 12:46 am

You guys might be interested in this great documentary i found on Youtube.It shows you the state of Sheffields choatic railways prior to the huge Marshalling yard at Tinsley been built, part two shows you how the yard worked.I've always wanted to see how they actually did the hump shunting. There's lots of loose fitted 'rust boxes' on wheels to be seenPart one is herehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2b0Idml9mSsPart two is herehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSsfdfv6i2I(You might need to turn the speakers up a bit)

Trojan · Post by **Trojan** » Tue 16 Feb, 2010 11:57 am

Marsden Rail have some excellent videos of early diesel freight workings around Leeds, including a special brake van.

LeeJ · Post by **LeeJ** » Tue 16 Feb, 2010 12:57 pm

so the question is... does anyone know the whereabouts of 40126? the train that was robbed? has it gone to the crusher or is it still out there somewhere?

Trojan · Post by **Trojan** » Tue 16 Feb, 2010 3:03 pm

LeeJ wrote: so the question is... does anyone know the whereabouts of 40126? the train that was robbed? has it gone to the crusher or is it still out there somewhere? Perhaps someone's stolen it

Phill_dvsn · Post by **Phill_dvsn** » Tue 16 Feb, 2010 3:43 pm

LeeJ wrote: so the question is... does anyone know the whereabouts of 40126? the train that was robbed? has it gone to the crusher or is it still out there somewhere? I put what happened to it on the story, but you can see for yourself a bit quicker if you look here Leehttp://snipurl.com/udwh9

LeeJ · Post by **LeeJ** » Tue 16 Feb, 2010 4:12 pm

ahhh yeah, not read it yet but I see now whats happened. shame.

Phill_dvsn · Post by **Phill_dvsn** » Tue 16 Feb, 2010 4:43 pm

LeeJ wrote: ahhh yeah, not read it yet but I see now whats happened. shame. Well i guess whatever it was made into has been scrapped now as well, I dunno? What would they be reincarnated as-fridges?? You might be getting your beer out of a box Ronnie biggs once robbed lol

dogduke · Post by **dogduke** » Tue 16 Feb, 2010 6:56 pm

The Tinsley/Sheffield area youtube clips were great.Never worked in the area but a great insight as to howthe 'old'railway operated.Clips of guys chasing loose shunted wagons,dropping the brake offthe hanger and forcing it down with a brake stick - classic,good demonstartion of uncoupling with a curly hooked shuntpole,coupling( not shown) was a real art.Notice the driver getting out of the Scammel cab,just stepped out,no climbing up or down,ideal for town deliveries.

Phill_dvsn · Post by **Phill_dvsn** » Wed 17 Feb, 2010 4:40 pm

raveydavey wrote: More good work Phill with some very evocative shots, although I must admit I prefer a Class 37 myself... I'm sure you will like this then Ravey!A 37 explodes so loud from a standing start it sets the car alarms off!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6v3tmPud6YLouder than bombs indeed.p.s turn the speakers up!Enjoy

raveydavey · Post by **raveydavey** » Wed 17 Feb, 2010 9:19 pm

Phill_dvsn wrote: raveydavey wrote: More good work Phill with some very evocative shots, although I must admit I prefer a Class 37 myself... I'm sure you will like this then Ravey!A 37 explodes so loud from a standing start it sets the car alarms off!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6v3tmPud6YLouder than bombs indeed.p.s turn the speakers up!Enjoy Cheers, I enjoyed that!