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Introduction to the Sectional Appendix
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British Railways as it was in October 1960.
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Extras
The Midland Pullman was, arguably, one of the most impressive trains ever to run in Great Britain and was the forerunner of the H.S.T. concept. Click here to see the working timetable pages from 1960/61 that include the timings for this amazing train.
The length and breadth of Britain there are pubs with railway related names, 'The Railway' probably being the most common of these. Some are more unusual or even unique. Common or not so common, help me to create a register of them all. Send me the address, a CLEAR picture of the pub sign, describe any artefacts that may be in or outside the pub, and don't forget to say if it serves real ale! The Railways of Trafford Park: Taken from an old A - Z, I have scanned the pages covering the area around which the railways of the Trafford Park Estate and the Manchester Ship Canal ran. The date is c.1962. As a bonus, I have also scanned the complex around the Irlam Steelworks.
Footplate Experiences: Ever fancied driving a steam engine, diesel engine or DMU? Many of the preserved railways offer footplate experience courses. Some are quite expensive, while others are relatively cheap, and it is often the larger railways that offer better value for money. Prices start from just £5! Click here to download a spreadsheet that might make it slighty easier to choose which to go for. General Appendix: The General Appendix contained much obscure information, including some hand drawn illustrations. Here are a few that I have scanned. Depots: A list of all depots and signing on points, c.1960. |
Small
sidings were serviced by 'trip' or 'target' workings and all large stations, depots
and yards had shunt engines stationed at them for all or part of the day. These workings were shown
in a separate timetable, a copy of which is available for viewing
Many
disused railway lines have been converted to other recreational uses. As
a keen cyclist and walker, I am interested in exploring these routes and
recording what remains of the railway infrastructure. Obviously I can't
visit them all, so I need help in creating a register of paths that use
old railway lines. Click 
The Pic/Vic line.