4566 being the last locomotive to be overhauled by Newton Abbot Works
David Hunt
Having been looking for 4566 as the last loco from Newton Abbot Works as reported in one of your sites
Just to be pedantic on the subject. I was a regular visitor the Newton Abbot on a Sunday and one of the tasks for a group of us was to visit the Works which was closed and locked up. Part of the works which was furthest from the station had a dead road which was a single line extending for some way towards Teignmouth beyond the main building. Although the Workshops was locked and barred the gate to the whole complex of Works and Shed was never closed. By gaining access we found that there were a row of windows on the back side of the building and that there were outward hopper windows at the top which was never secured. The process was to stand on the window sill and prise open the window and then read off the engine numbers and gradually work your way along until you were able to read the lot.
Reference to 4566 being the last steam loco to be outshopped this is not correct. 4566 was a prime candidate for BEING THE LAST as it could be painted Green and was a pleasant sight when presented to the public and media. You will notice that the presentation to the public and media was not in the workshops but outside the shed area FOR A VERY GOOD REASON. 4566 looked magnificent in the lined green livery even if a bit overdone BUT inside the works was still a flat top class 587xx Pannier which wasn’t to be repainted and if it was it would need to be black and it would not have been so impressive as a green outlined locomotive. From memory, and I may be wrong, the locomotive was 5775 which is an easy number to remember.
Just to be pedantic on the subject. I was a regular visitor the Newton Abbot on a Sunday and one of the tasks for a group of us was to visit the Works which was closed and locked up. Part of the works which was furthest from the station had a dead road which was a single line extending for some way towards Teignmouth beyond the main building. Although the Workshops was locked and barred the gate to the whole complex of Works and Shed was never closed. By gaining access we found that there were a row of windows on the back side of the building and that there were outward hopper windows at the top which was never secured. The process was to stand on the window sill and prise open the window and then read off the engine numbers and gradually work your way along until you were able to read the lot.
Reference to 4566 being the last steam loco to be outshopped this is not correct. 4566 was a prime candidate for BEING THE LAST as it could be painted Green and was a pleasant sight when presented to the public and media. You will notice that the presentation to the public and media was not in the workshops but outside the shed area FOR A VERY GOOD REASON. 4566 looked magnificent in the lined green livery even if a bit overdone BUT inside the works was still a flat top class 587xx Pannier which wasn’t to be repainted and if it was it would need to be black and it would not have been so impressive as a green outlined locomotive. From memory, and I may be wrong, the locomotive was 5775 which is an easy number to remember.
Many Thanks David
Additional information on 5775
Roy Hart (Rangoon)
Roy Hart (Rangoon)
Dear Keith,
I note that pannier tank 5775 was a Pontypool Road engine from 1956 until withdrawal in 1963. Odd (but not impossible) that she was not repaired at nearby Caerphilly works, which were still going strong in 1963.
Roy
I note that pannier tank 5775 was a Pontypool Road engine from 1956 until withdrawal in 1963. Odd (but not impossible) that she was not repaired at nearby Caerphilly works, which were still going strong in 1963.
Roy
Now we know - many thanks Roy.
Peaks at Exeter
Michael Forward
Michael Forward
Hello Roger, Good to see you made it to Plymouth and were rewarded with some nice shots . I hope you continue to get stronger. I now send two pictures taken at Exeter St. Davids on a dull 3 September 1982,the first shows 45141 on a mixed freight . All the best, Copyright Michael Forward
Turning round we see 45137 ‘The Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment’ and we have a clear view of Middle Box.Behind the Peak were some Cargowagons being unloaded in the goods shed. Copyright Michael Forward
Many Thanks Michael
Royal Scott
Cullumpton
Keith Turley
Cullumpton
Keith Turley
On 15th September 2021, Ex. LMS Royal Scot class 4-6-0 No.46100 'Royal Scot' returned the empty stock from the previous days 'Welshman' charter to Crewe HS. Running as the 5Z50 13:30 Kingswear (PDSR) to Crewe HS the train is seen passing Cullompton.
Regards Keith Turley.
Regards Keith Turley.
Royal Scott at Cullompton 14th September 2021. Copyright Keith Turley
Many thanks Keith
Royal Scott
Stoke Canon
Paul Barlow
Stoke Canon
Paul Barlow
46100 Royal Scot 1330 Kingswear to Crewe 5Z50 ECS working approaches Sandy crossing Stoke Canon D1935 switched off on rear.
Quite a load! - nice long distance shot. Many thanks Paul.
Royal Scott
Norton Fitzwarren
Bill Elston
Norton Fitzwarren
Bill Elston
Hi Keith,
After working yesterday's ' Welshman ' railtour, Royal Scot 46100 worked the ecs from Kingswear back to Crewe today,
and is seen here passing Norton Fitzwarren with 47805 bringing up the rear. One wonders at the cost of such a move !
Something to ponder over what could have been arranged?
Best Wishes, Bill Elston
After working yesterday's ' Welshman ' railtour, Royal Scot 46100 worked the ecs from Kingswear back to Crewe today,
and is seen here passing Norton Fitzwarren with 47805 bringing up the rear. One wonders at the cost of such a move !
Something to ponder over what could have been arranged?
Best Wishes, Bill Elston
46100, Royal Scott, Norton Fitzwarren. 15th September 2021. Copyright Bill Elston
47805 brings up the rear, 15th September 2021 Copyright Bill Elston.
Many thanks Bill - a very expensive outing.
Bin Liner at
Lawrence Hill
Ron Kosys
Lawrence Hill
Ron Kosys
Inter-City liveried 47501 backs the empty Avon binliner towards the Bristol terminal at Barrow Road, on a very misty 23rd July 1987
This shot is taken from the bridge that carried the former Midland Railway line over the Great Western route at Lawrence Hill and on owards Temple Meads.
This shot is taken from the bridge that carried the former Midland Railway line over the Great Western route at Lawrence Hill and on owards Temple Meads.
Intercity liveried 47501 with Bin Liner train in Lawrence Hill sidings. 23rd Jul 1987
Many thanks Ron - a very rare picture.