| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by Oxonhutch at 09:43, 19th April 2026 |     |
Don't think I would like to negotiate any pointwork on those red wheeled rail bikes
The black one at the back might do ok though.
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by grahame at 08:56, 19th April 2026 | |
An old thread ... I came across it with missing images - now fixed -
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by Lee at 07:39, 2nd December 2021 | |
I do often feel that my fascination with Ireland and it's railed transport is rather off topic on the Coffee Shop and it's something I tend to share only in digestible chunks ...
It's a fascination shared by all who have been there, especially those with an Irish surname.
A frantically busy few days on the forum just at the moment, and elsewhere too (some unexpected things!) but probably worth a significant ask around to members about how much we should cover some of the tangential subjects. Personally I would love to make another trip to Ireland ....
Another chunk:
reminds me "I would love to make another trip to Ireland" but doubt it will be in 2021
Never mind, there are only 29 days of 2021 left after all.
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by grahame at 07:25, 2nd December 2021 | |
I do often feel that my fascination with Ireland and it's railed transport is rather off topic on the Coffee Shop and it's something I tend to share only in digestible chunks ...
It's a fascination shared by all who have been there, especially those with an Irish surname.
A frantically busy few days on the forum just at the moment, and elsewhere too (some unexpected things!) but probably worth a significant ask around to members about how much we should cover some of the tangential subjects. Personally I would love to make another trip to Ireland ....
Another chunk:
reminds me "I would love to make another trip to Ireland" but doubt it will be in 2021
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by TonyK at 20:49, 11th May 2021 | |
A frantically busy few days on the forum just at the moment, and elsewhere too (some unexpected things!) but probably worth a significant ask around to members about how much we should cover some of the tangential subjects. Personally I would love to make another trip to Ireland ....
Definitely on my list for when I retire again.
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by grahame at 13:41, 11th May 2021 | |
I do often feel that my fascination with Ireland and it's railed transport is rather off topic on the Coffee Shop and it's something I tend to share only in digestible chunks ...
It's a fascination shared by all who have been there, especially those with an Irish surname.
A frantically busy few days on the forum just at the moment, and elsewhere too (some unexpected things!) but probably worth a significant ask around to members about how much we should cover some of the tangential subjects. Personally I would love to make another trip to Ireland ....
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by TonyK at 12:14, 11th May 2021 | |
I do often feel that my fascination with Ireland and it's railed transport is rather off topic on the Coffee Shop and it's something I tend to share only in digestible chunks ...
It's a fascination shared by all who have been there, especially those with an Irish surname.
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by grahame at 11:30, 11th May 2021 | |
Well, my Random Access Memory* did come up with a very tentative "Ireland - and seen in a previous quiz?" for that - but Google couldn't find any supporting evidence. If only I could tell when those vague recollections are actually right.
That quiz was in 2018, and someone did recognise it then. At the time, Graham said "I will start a separate thread on Dromod rather than clutter up here." So I guess this thread has evolved to become that promised one?
* It's random whether it comes up with anything at all.
That quiz was in 2018, and someone did recognise it then. At the time, Graham said "I will start a separate thread on Dromod rather than clutter up here." So I guess this thread has evolved to become that promised one?
* It's random whether it comes up with anything at all.
Indeed - I think it *has* evolved in that way. Guess I gave no timescale on that thread from three years ago. A fascinating place and visit - stumble upon almost by accident - a graveyard of industrial / transport heritage which needs tender loving care, which the people there wish and try to give, but don't have a financial model or team enough to do. I really wish to go back sometime.
I do often feel that my fascination with Ireland and it's railed transport is rather off topic on the Coffee Shop and it's something I tend to share only in digestible chunks ...
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by stuving at 11:23, 11th May 2021 | |
Well, my Random Access Memory* did come up with a very tentative "Ireland - and seen in a previous quiz?" for that - but Google couldn't find any supporting evidence. If only I could tell when those vague recollections are actually right.
That quiz was in 2018, and someone did recognise it then. At the time, Graham said "I will start a separate thread on Dromod rather than clutter up here." So I guess this thread has evolved to become that promised one?
* It's random whether it comes up with anything at all.
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by TonyK at 11:04, 11th May 2021 | |
Tricky. Is it Dromod?
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by grahame at 10:37, 11th May 2021 | |
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by grahame at 10:35, 11th May 2021 | |
I think I need to give you some pictures with an answer therein!
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by grahame at 12:50, 9th May 2021 | |
Hm. That looks like the decomposing remains of a DH6, one of which is in a museum at Coventry Airport. No idea if there is any railway stuff there, or a model of what looks like the Beatles' Yellow Submarine.
Nope ... not Coventry, sorry ... let's try another ...
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by TonyK at 11:09, 9th May 2021 | |
Hm. That looks like the decomposing remains of a DH6, one of which is in a museum at Coventry Airport. No idea if there is any railway stuff there, or a model of what looks like the Beatles' Yellow Submarine.
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by grahame at 10:27, 9th May 2021 | |
Just the one left ... and we have established that the clue to this one is that there's a wide range of other stuff at the same place, some very different to rail related.
14.
14.
A further clue or two:
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by TonyN at 11:30, 8th May 2021 | |
Just saw this in among all the reports of IET problems on the recent posts thread and thought for a moment Graham was proposing it as an IET replacment.
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by grahame at 09:21, 8th May 2021 | |
Just the one left ... and we have established that the clue to this one is that there's a wide range of other stuff at the same place, some very different to rail related.
14.
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by Lee at 16:34, 7th May 2021 | |
20. I think it’s James Cook. (I also reckon the name previously included “University Hospital”.)
The adjacent footbridge was already in place so it wasn’t new with the station, and therefore looks quite old.
Paul
The adjacent footbridge was already in place so it wasn’t new with the station, and therefore looks quite old.
Paul
Yes, it is. One of the few stations named after a person? James Cook, Victoria, Paddington (after a bear) ...
Graham, Lee...
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by grahame at 15:26, 7th May 2021 | |
20. I think it’s James Cook. (I also reckon the name previously included “University Hospital”.)
The adjacent footbridge was already in place so it wasn’t new with the station, and therefore looks quite old.
Paul
The adjacent footbridge was already in place so it wasn’t new with the station, and therefore looks quite old.
Paul
Yes, it is. One of the few stations named after a person? James Cook, Victoria, Paddington (after a bear) ...
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by paul7575 at 14:47, 7th May 2021 | |
20. I think it’s James Cook. (I also reckon the name previously included “University Hospital”.)
The adjacent footbridge was already in place so it wasn’t new with the station, and therefore looks quite old.
Paul
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by grahame at 12:46, 7th May 2021 | |
New Station could it be Larkhall?
It isn't, I', afraid - but right clue for that final picture. Enhanced clue - New station on existing line.
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by eightf48544 at 11:45, 7th May 2021 | |
New Station could it be Larkhall?
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by grahame at 01:56, 7th May 2021 | |
A guess for 14. Is this the "Fascinating place of historic hardware - far beyond just rail", being the Amberley Working Museum that is (or was when I was last there many years ago) full of historic hardware of all descriptions?
Right clue ... but, sorry, wrong place
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by eightonedee at 22:18, 6th May 2021 | |
A guess for 14. Is this the "Fascinating place of historic hardware - far beyond just rail", being the Amberley Working Museum that is (or was when I was last there many years ago) full of historic hardware of all descriptions?
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by grahame at 13:45, 6th May 2021 | |
3 Waterford - could be a long wait for the next train to Rosslare!
Train on the right has just arrived from Limerick Junction ... and really should carry on to Rosslare Europort, but hasn't done so for 10 years. Long story, separate thread.
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by brooklea at 10:57, 6th May 2021 | |
3 Waterford - could be a long wait for the next train to Rosslare!
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by grahame at 10:51, 6th May 2021 | |
Looking good - just three left to identify. And they are all in the British Isles too!
3.
14.
20.
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by stuving at 10:12, 6th May 2021 | |
Now, what about No. 1? It isn't at a station, clearly, but I have a hunch that it's not far from Barcelona Sant Andreu Comtal.
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by stuving at 16:10, 5th May 2021 | |
Is 10 Blackpool South?
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by TonyK at 15:33, 5th May 2021 | |
Aha - change of gauge clue - is 3 Aberystwyth (change for Vale of Rheidol) - my memory from 35 years ago is that the VOR platform was on the left facing the buffers?
I thought that Vicky had slipped up by not calling "VHF Omnidirectional Radio" until I read it again.
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by grahame at 15:16, 5th May 2021 | |
Aha - change of gauge clue - is 3 Aberystwyth (change for Vale of Rheidol) - my memory from 35 years ago is that the VOR platform was on the left facing the buffers?
No, actually it isn't. A took a look at that answer and thought "huh?", but then turning up picture no. 3, I can see exactly why you made that suggestion.
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by PrestburyRoad at 15:04, 5th May 2021 | |
Aha - change of gauge clue - is 3 Aberystwyth (change for Vale of Rheidol) - my memory from 35 years ago is that the VOR platform was on the left facing the buffers?
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by grahame at 12:53, 5th May 2021 | |
I wonder whether Cambridge North is the more convenient alternative to Waterbeach? (18)
You are correct!
I've not checked your clues, but I believe number 11 is Dingwall.
It is
Is no 20 Telford? - Where can be found lots of historic hardware.
No, it isn't, I'm afraid
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by brooklea at 12:02, 5th May 2021 | |
I wonder whether Cambridge North is the more convenient alternative to Waterbeach? (18)
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by PhilWakely at 10:26, 5th May 2021 | |
I've not checked your clues, but I believe number 11 is Dingwall.
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by ellendune at 10:18, 5th May 2021 | |
Is no 20 Telford? - Where can be found lots of historic hardware.
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by grahame at 08:07, 5th May 2021 | |
Seven remain ... 7 hints but not saying which hint goes with which picture!
A town that still has a major terminal and a minor one too
Campaign to re-open another service from here
Fascinating place of historic hardware - far beyond just rail
Junction; tough choice which way to carry on for the leisure rider
New Station
Showing multiple gauges?
Station I used prior to another more convenient opening
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by paul7575 at 19:57, 4th May 2021 | |
Is number 6 Bletchley? The narrow stairs with no cover or sides being the Bedford shuttle platform?
Paul
Paul
Yes, it is!
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by grahame at 19:52, 4th May 2021 | |
Is number 6 Bletchley? The narrow stairs with no cover or sides being the Bedford shuttle platform?
Paul
Paul
Yes, it is!
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by paul7575 at 19:47, 4th May 2021 | |
Is number 6 Bletchley? The narrow stairs with no cover or sides being the Bedford shuttle platform?
Paul
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by eightonedee at 19:06, 4th May 2021 | |
15 - 33rd Street Terminus of the New York PATH system
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by grahame at 18:52, 4th May 2021 | |
14 - Snowdon?
Nope!
None at all!
Come tomorrow I may look to give some specific clues ... for the moment, let me tell you that five of the remaining nine to be identified are in the UK, but all in places I have not been in over a year. Perhaps everyone's memory fades ...
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by eightf48544 at 18:08, 4th May 2021 | |
None at all!
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by TonyK at 17:15, 4th May 2021 | |
14 - Snowdon?
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by grahame at 16:13, 4th May 2021 | |
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by Lee at 16:00, 4th May 2021 | |
Are we allowed to have our further go now?
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by grahame at 15:10, 4th May 2021 | |
Just over half way ... 11 correct and 9 to go.
2 - Hamburg Hauptbahnhof - johnneyw
4 - Abermaw, or Y Bermo, or Barmouth - brooklea
5 - Peterborough - eightonedee
7 - Barry - TonyN
8 - Crowcombe Heathfield - bignosemac
9 - Okehampton - AMLAG
12 Altnabraec - PhilWakely
13 - Chathill - paul7755
16 - New York, World Trade Center - TonyK
17 - Melksham - ellendune
19 - Andalsnes - stuving
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by paul7575 at 14:06, 4th May 2021 | |
13. Chathill?
Definitely the right “lean to” shape - on the Newcastle to Berwick section’s minor stations they usually seemed to spend all the money on one platform, and had a minimalist shack on the other side. No relevance to which direction was most popular either, from what I remember.
Paul
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by TonyN at 22:26, 3rd May 2021 | |
7 Barry
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by PhilWakely at 21:17, 3rd May 2021 | |
12 Altnabraec
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by johnneyw at 20:39, 3rd May 2021 | |
2 does look like it could just be Hamburg Hauptbahnhof.
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by grahame at 20:25, 3rd May 2021 | |
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by Lee at 20:17, 3rd May 2021 | |
Is 2. Munich?
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by grahame at 20:03, 3rd May 2021 | |
Lots looking good - these are correct:
9 - Okehampton - AMLAG
17 - Melksham - ellendune
8 - Crowcombe Heathfield - bignosemac
19 - Andalsnes - stuving
4 is Abermaw, or Y Bermo, or Barmouth - brooklea
16 - New York, World Trade Center - TonyK
Somewhat tongue in cheek suggestions of Minehead and Bristol Parkway are fun but wrong.
Stop press - yes - 5 is Peterborough - eightonedee
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by eightonedee at 20:00, 3rd May 2021 | |
5 - Peterborough?
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by TonyK at 19:01, 3rd May 2021 | |
16 - New York, World Trade Center
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 18:30, 3rd May 2021 | |
5. Bristol Parkway.
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by brooklea at 17:05, 3rd May 2021 | |
4 is Abermaw, or Y Bermo, or Barmouth.
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by stuving at 16:28, 3rd May 2021 | |
My memory may be somewhat erratic (to say the least), but for no. 19 it tells me "I've seen that before" and also "wasn't it in Norway?" And it was right on both counts - in a previous quiz it was one of the ones no-one got, so the answer had to be provided: "Norway - Aldesnes".
So it's Andalsnes, almost as spelled by a Norwegian (who'd like to put a loop on top of the first A).
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by grahame at 16:18, 3rd May 2021 | |
I believe it is just possible that 17 is Melksham
9 = Okehampton; reopening to regular passenger trains later this year on the alternative main line between Exeter and Plymouth.
8. Crowcombe Heathfield, West Somerset Railway.
All three correct. Sorry - no. 14 is nowhere near Minehead, though.
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by GBM at 16:00, 3rd May 2021 | |
I'll go for the obvious.
14 is the new Go-op link to Minehead at Taunton?
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by AMLAG at 14:22, 3rd May 2021 | |
9 = Okehampton; reopening to regular passenger trains later this year on the alternative main line between Exeter and Plymouth.
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by JayMac at 14:13, 3rd May 2021 | |
8. Crowcombe Heathfield, West Somerset Railway.
| Re: Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by ellendune at 14:03, 3rd May 2021 | |
I believe it is just possible that 17 is Melksham
| Some pictures off the old computer - Bank Holiday Quiz Posted by grahame at 13:56, 3rd May 2021 | |
The old ones, perhaps, are the hardest to identify ... one each for the first 24 hours please.
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