Railways in the NE 2 (an acquired collection)

11th November 2008

Back in the 90's I acquired a large collection of Railway and Bus Negatives from a chap who lived in Blyth. They cost me an arm and a leg at the time, but they are worth it! The majority show the Railway scene (mainly around Newcastle) in the early 80's, at about the time when I was active, But there are some from the Scottish Region also. The Buses are mainly Northern and United vehicles on Tyneside, and these will appear under their relavant headings. Upon checking my spotting records, I found that I must have been there on some of the occasions that these pictures were taken, however, I haven't found any pictures of me yet (thank the gods!). All the major types are there which I was interested in at the time, including my particular favourites, the Class 55 Deltics. These photos are shown here for the first time, so please enjoy them.

Even HST units in Blue livery are historic now, I remember them when they were new in May 81, and whilst I was upset that they were ousting the Deltics, I thought they were still exciting.	46026 The Leicestershire and Derbyshire Yeomanry seen on Gateshead Shed on 27th June 81. This was the only named Class 46. It was always a mystery to me, why this was never preserved.	Unidentified Deltic in Newcastle on 2nd May 81.	A Class 37 passes with a Merry-go-Round train, probably for Blythe on 2nd May 82.
Even the Metro Cammell Class 101 units are historical now, I can't remember the last time I saw one! This is Newcastle on 18.July. 82	55003 Meld in the Finsbury Park white cabs, gives off an impressive smoke screen on 14th Feb 1981. The white cabs enhanced the appearence of these impressive machines.	This is how I remember the 03's. Jostling about Central Station moving rakes of Coaches about. This is 03069 on 26th March 1985.	A powerfull shot of a powerful Locomotive 55021 Argyle and Sutherland Highlander leaving Gateshead TMD on 12 August 1981.
A Peak and a HST at Newcastle Central on 18th July 1982. Notice the HST somewhat unusually sports the BR Double Arrow on it's front fairing.	03069 seen in Newcastle Central on 22nd May 1981.	Pinza in her Finsbury Park white cab livery at Newcastle on 22 May 81.	55017 'The Durham Light Infantry' seen at Newcastle on 12th Aug 1981.
003079 at Gateshead TMD on 22nd May 1981.