RESPONSE TO COMMENTS
Many thanks for the very kind compliments following my main post on Tuesday.
Thanks also for pointing out my typo with TSO 4843 - the correction has now been made. Ironically I had taken a photo of the numbers to add to the two photos comparing the lining out colouring, but decided not to include them.
Sir Cador suggested the setting up of another series page entitled "Other Railways" to list postings such as Tuesday's one on the NNR. There have been a number of these since the blog started in September 2020. Sometimes however photos from a visit to another railway have simply been appended to a routine post, so presumably would have to be excluded. I will have a chat to Alex about this idea.
I agree that many of the coaches are in exceptional condition. They ride well, the external painting is very good, and the interiors immaculate.
The lottery funded carriage sheds near Holt where the Quadarts are stored along with the 4 and 6 wheeled period coaches. I talked to the guard on the DMU and he confirmed this.
The photo below was taken in May when the 4 and 6 wheelers were stabled at Sheringham.
We didn't have time to visit the Museum, but were able to do so in May. It is very good.
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THE SUBURBAN SET
A little more on this lovely restored rake.
Designations:-
CL - Composite Lavatory
BT - Brake Third
T - Third
TLO - Third Lavatory Open
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WEDNESDAY
Once again walking past Sheringham Station, an opportunity for some more photos.
On the foot crossing just before reaching the main road to the sea front.
After our walk to the sea front we got back to the station just as the last train of the day pulled in behind 4277.
The run round before returning to the shed at Weybourne. The coaches would remain in the station ready for the next day.
The rake has been strengthened to 6 coaches by the inclusion of the Gresley RB and the CCT.
The station frontage.
Two views from the road bridge. The Crimson & Cream set looks good. In the front is 08 shunter D3935.
The opposite view with the sidings on the left, a perfect location in which to stable coach sets during galas.
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THURSDAY
This turned out to be an unplanned bonus day on the railway, or afternoon to be precise, and gave us the opportunity to ride on the DMU.
We started this time from Holt on a reasonably filled train.
Passing the carriage shed for the Quadarts and other period vehicles.
Sheringham sidings with an unrestored BG.
Class 08 D3935 at the head of the Crimson & Cream set.
Arriving at Sheringham, and with most passengers now gone, a chance to photograph privately owned Class 104 56182 in immaculate condition.
The 1st Class section is in Dark Charcoal Check moquette, while the Second Class is in Bournemouth Blue.
We opted for sitting in the seat immediately behind the cab, which offers a great view of the line and very enjoyable, even when it is the rear of the train.
Leaving the station and under the roadbridge.
Passing the loop sidings on the right.
Over the coast road bridge.
Lineside clearance.
Nearing Weybourne with the Quadarts still out after the gala weekend.
The well filled main train pulls into the station on its return to Sheringham.
Leaving Weybourne.
Passing Kelling Heath Halt, a request stop.
Passing the special sheds for the Quadarts and 4 and 6 wheel period coaches.
The freight train stabled near Holt.
Entering Holt Station - journey's end.
The other end of the DMU - privately owned Class 101 51188.
On our second trip to Sheringham we got off at Weybourne so that we could transfer to the main train on its final round trip.
From the footbridge the view over the loco yard.
4277 steams in with the last train to Holt.
Gresley RB E9128E provided the buffet facility on the train.
[Photo : Louise C.] 4277 from platform level.
We returned to Holt and, after the loco runaround and wait time (this allowed the DMU to return to Weybourne loco yard from Sheringham), we began the final run to Sheringham where we were picked up to return to where we were staying. The weather even cleared up a bit.
Overall it was a good way to spend a cold and often wet afternoon, and round off a great railway experience. We have again been very impressed with the NNR, a lovely railway that will be great to return to. Hopefully that won't be too long a wait.
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Apologies for there being no C & W postings this week. Roger was unable to attend the Monday Carriage Cleaning at Toddington, and with both Nick and myself on holiday, there is nothing for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Hopefully this Norfolk interlude has made up for it.
Whilst you corrected the carriage number reported by others, you have not corrected the numbers of the two diesel loco's. The Brush should be D5631, and the Sulzer type 2 D7659 David P
ReplyDeleteThank you for another excellent selection of photos of your visit. With regards to the suburban set, I was amused to see that the table showing the formation refers to E 46139, whereas your photograph shows it as belong to the Western Region, also what was the build date of 44357? I was very intrigued by the colour that the set is painted. It seems to be almost a Post Office Red whereas I thought they were painted in Maroon(?). I like the way that the vestibule doorway to the first class section of the DMU is tapered so that the First Class seating can be 2+2 rather than 2+1 if the doorway had vertical sides, well done Birmingham RC&W!
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to seeing the next blog from Winchcombe so that we can see all the progress in your absence.
A Pettifer
On the livery front, it looks like they've gone for the early crimson livery, which was contempory with crimson and cream, but for non-gangwayed stock. Later on everything went to maroon, gangway or not, unless you were southern, or a few special sets in western which reverted to pre-nationalisation liveries.
DeleteAll the diesels appear to be in green, which blends in to the period scene with the steam and crimson/cream and maroon rakes, Monastral Blue was my era, but prefer the early sixties liveries, how do we encourage the loco owners at Toddington to go green?
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