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laying the rails york sta
Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 12:11 am
by third-rail
has anyone seen this video clip supposidly york in 1928.
but should be laying the tracks newcastle taken some time in the 30tys, showing the rear of the central sta and the relaying of part of the diamond crossing,also a a4 arriving from the north[looks like silver livery]
http://search.virginmedia.com/results/? ... =&x=26&y=8
hope the link works,if not go bbc nation on film
Re: laying the rails york sta
Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:55 am
by AndyG
Thanks.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nationonfilm/topics/railways/ is the direct link.
Lots of clips to look at if you have the time.
Andy
Re: laying the rails york sta
Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 5:37 pm
by Bryan
The clip of York showing the subway construction stated as being 1928.
This clip is on a Fastline Films DVD and is stated as being 1936 subway construction.
Which one is correct? I would err on Fastline films side as they are the decendants of the original film unit.
However good clip.
2 questions The LNER Priestman excavator does anyone know anything of its history?
and The GWR wagon being loaded with spoil.
Was it sent back loaded to Swindon or points west?
Re: laying the rails york sta
Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 6:15 pm
by third-rail
Im told that the central sta did have a canopy at the rear at one at one time ,also the roof profile is alike and also the stone column at the end of the wall matches newcastle the place where they are digging is where the old power box was located in the sta roof .it looks as it was for a cable duct to pass under the goods lines at the rear as the trench with the sleeper base is not very wide