I named a locmotive
'Sir Joshua Reynolds
Andy Richards
'Sir Joshua Reynolds
Andy Richards
With the lockdown in place I thought I would give the garden a rest and try and sort my photographic collection in some sort of order.Whilst sifting through I came across a picture of myself at Laira open day on April 25th 1982 just after I had unveiled the nameplate on the side of Class 47 559 'Sir Joshua Reynolds', a Laira based loco in those days.
The naming was the first prize in a competition organised by the depot. I had only bought one ticket (being a true Cornishman) whilst my other friends spent a small fortune!!! My name was the 3rd name drawn out as the first two were not in the crowd. I was interviewed by the local radio station but have to admit I have no idea what I said!!!
Class 47 560 was also named "Tamar" on the same day by TSW presenter Fern Britton
In the attached photo is myself 17 years old (I wish I had that much hair now) at the time and Laira depot manager (Ian Cusworth?)
I hope you find this of interest
Regards, Andy Richards
The naming was the first prize in a competition organised by the depot. I had only bought one ticket (being a true Cornishman) whilst my other friends spent a small fortune!!! My name was the 3rd name drawn out as the first two were not in the crowd. I was interviewed by the local radio station but have to admit I have no idea what I said!!!
Class 47 560 was also named "Tamar" on the same day by TSW presenter Fern Britton
In the attached photo is myself 17 years old (I wish I had that much hair now) at the time and Laira depot manager (Ian Cusworth?)
I hope you find this of interest
Regards, Andy Richards
Andy Richards after naming 47559 - 'Sir Josha Reynolds' Copyright Andy Richards
An unusual and very interesting item for which many thanks - we're envious.
Who was Sir Josha Reynolds? Turning to Wikipedia we get - Sir Joshua Reynolds PRA FRS FRSA (16 July 1723 – 23 February 1792) was an English painter, specialising in portraits. John Russell said he was one of the major European painters of the 18th century. He promoted the "Grand style" in painting which depended on idealization of the imperfect. He was a founder and first president of the Royal Academy of Arts, and was kinghted by George 111 in 1769.
Another question - who is the grand master of locomotive names? Who or what committee decides and where are they based?
Ponsandane
Trevor Tremethick
Trevor Tremethick
In glorious light we see 50044 Exeter at Ponsandane with the 12.40 Penzance to Paddington on the 25th May 1974.Copyright Trevor Tremethick
Many thanks Trevor
Westbury
Andrew Thompson
Andrew Thompson
Class 33017 pauses at Westbury. with a working possible to Portsmouth Harbour. Copyright Andrew Thompson.
This picture catches Westbury at a time of track rationalisation or renewal. Many thanks Andrew.