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I thought someone would get a kick out it;)


Jim.

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As a real youngster I used to cycle to Longsight sheds to see the 'City' class that were used on the Euston to Mcr routes and then up to Glasgow.Could also see the sheds at North Reddish where the first Electric overhead used on the Mcr - Sheffield routes.
As a youngster we used to go to 9D,9E & 9F the sheds at Stockport and Heaton Mersey and stand and watch them cleaning out the clinkers from all classes of engines. Most memorable was standing on Wimbledon station watching the Atlantic Coast Express go thundering through with the distinctive windshields
And SirSteve, watching the Irish Mail go though Llandudno Junction on its way to Holyhead with a double headed Scot was a sight indeed.
Crewe was great for all sorts and saw the first Midland Pullman,the distinctive blue and white colour scheme going past Cheadle Heath on its way to Mcr from St Pancras. Steam had an certain attraction and electric and Diesel when it arrived, seemed to destroy spotting.
Aaah memories.:nod:
Now I'm like Sultan, Planes have taken me over,good style ! :o

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I remember Clapham Junction (2000 trains a day passed through it) as well as sneaking into the BR Willesden Junction Depot a time or two.