A Gresley at Kirkby Stephen
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 7:34 pm
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Re: A Gresley at Kirkby Stephen
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 7:47 pm
Were Tourist stock ever in Teak livery ? Either way it looks lovely.
Re: A Gresley at Kirkby Stephen
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 9:01 pm
Tourist refers to the type of seating not the exterior outline.
Re: A Gresley at Kirkby Stephen
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 9:02 pm
It is not a tourist stock Gresley carriage in that sense - none of the plywood panelled stock survived into preservation.
'Tourist' in this context means 2+2 seating in the saloon. TTO = Tourist Third Open.
This is one of the Dia 216 Great Eastern Section 52' 6" body length TTOs
'Tourist' in this context means 2+2 seating in the saloon. TTO = Tourist Third Open.
This is one of the Dia 216 Great Eastern Section 52' 6" body length TTOs
Re: A Gresley at Kirkby Stephen
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 9:11 pm
BTW, the Stainmore Railway is now running trains on some days, using a Peckett steam tank and a diesel shunter, topping and tailing a Mark One BSK. They hope that next year there will be significant developments, including an extension - and this coach coming into service.
They are a friendly bunch (usual disclaimer) and deserve any support you can give them.
http://www.kirkbystepheneast.co.uk/
They are a friendly bunch (usual disclaimer) and deserve any support you can give them.
http://www.kirkbystepheneast.co.uk/
Re: A Gresley at Kirkby Stephen
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 9:15 pm
Didn't realise there were quite as many Gresley coaches around - nice bit of news - thanks for posting. 
Re: A Gresley at Kirkby Stephen
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 9:16 pm
Indeed they are.
As an aside this is sister vehicle to 60525 that was owned by the LNER Coach Association but destroyed by fire at Carnforth in 1999. The underframe from this was purchased by Stephen Middleton and currently the accomodation one that the Autocar body currently sits on.
Re: A Gresley at Kirkby Stephen
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 9:26 pm
Three photos to give you a flavour:
The coach in question is the one hidden behind the autocar publicity boards below. For more details, their coach page is here: http://www.kirkbystepheneast.co.uk/10.html
Re: A Gresley at Kirkby Stephen
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 9:28 pm
I wonder what the chances are of a set of teaks being hauled out of Kings Cross again by an LNER liveried Pacific?
That would be something to see!
That would be something to see!
Re: A Gresley at Kirkby Stephen
Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 9:40 am
G'day Gents
Never say never, there's always a chance
manna
Never say never, there's always a chance
manna
Re: A Gresley at Kirkby Stephen
Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 8:11 pm
I know I am biased but I prefer this shot of 910.
http://yorkareagroup.co.uk/wp-content/g ... g_4360.jpg
Taken last August. 2011
http://yorkareagroup.co.uk/wp-content/g ... g_4360.jpg
Taken last August. 2011
Re: A Gresley at Kirkby Stephen
Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 8:51 pm
only three thing wrong ! . the three eses are missing ,smoke steam and snow,a very good picture . 
Re: A Gresley at Kirkby Stephen
Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 3:53 pm
Well, it looks as if it was raining, so that's half-way to snowing... But yes, 910 does look better in daylight.