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One of Kentish Town station's platform awnings now stands in the street above. WHY?
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| I think the awning is out there for the same reason as Radlett on the Midland line. When the line was electrified the clearances were insufficient which necssitated the demolition of the awnings. In the case of Radlett there was a big fuss about it because the canopies were well preserved and if I recall, listed as well. Their replacements were a poor substitute. You can see the preserved section here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Radlett_Main_Building_(2).jpg |
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| Hello Andrew, many thanks for your message and for taking the time and trouble to write. I hadn't realised it was to do with the clearances so thank you for putting me wise. I don't go through Radlett often but I remember the hoo-hah about replacing the canopies in the railway press at the time, a lot of our Victorian stations have been ruined by today's planners, alas, and not just in London. I will have a look at the link you gave me a.s.a.p., in the meantime thank you for visiting my site and I hope you continue to enjoy the photos. I would be happy to add you to my mailing update list if you would like that, just let me know. Kind regards, David |
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455 814 en route to Sutton arriving at New Cross Gate
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| 455 814 en route to Sutton arriving at New Cross Gate |
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PDL 88 en route to Southgate on route 382 just setting out from the route's terminus at Mill Hill East station
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| You can never forget the back end of a bus! :-)
You have a great set of photos here David. Enjoy the rest of your time exploring fotopic. All the best, James. |
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2008-09-21 21:10:44 |
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| Hi James
Many thanks for your kind comments, I am really pleased you are enjoying the pics.
All the best, David |
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Interior of LU 1995 stock standing at Edgware
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| No sorry you are wrong there, actually there are TWO different types of Tube Stock working each line, they are:
95 Tube Stock runs on Northern line
96 Tube Stock runs on Jubilee line |
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| Hi Peter, Many thanks for your comment and for putting me right on this. I have amended this and the other captions. Whilst one strives to be accurate all the time, mistakes happen and I am grateful to you for taking the time to write to me. I hope you continue to enjoy viewing the pics. All the best, David |
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Regent III M 6652, built 1954, poses proudly for my camera
Bow Bus Garage Centenary Open Day - Saturday, 28th June 2008 |
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2008-10-28 08:50:22 |
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| Hi David, it's me - I've just found this pic; I don't suppose you've sufficiently trawled through my collections far enough to discover this:
http://daverowland.fotopic.net/p44857361.html
(I've got a lot of bus/ship pics as well!)
Dave. |
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2008-10-28 09:39:33 |
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| Hi Dave
Many thanks for your comment, rest assured I will have another look at your site this evening as I have to go out now.
All the best, David |
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2544 resplendant in its new livery - which it only acquired a week earlier* - arriving at Woodside en route to Elmers End on route 1. *My thanks to James Fullick for this information.
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| David,
You are very welcome.
Regards,
James |
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2008-12-01 08:33:52 |
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| Thanks James, your help was much appreciated. All the best, David |
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This nameboard at Stoneleigh looks somewhat lopsided. Situated on 1859 Raynes Park/Epsom line, the station was not opened until the 1930s - have been unable to ascertain exact date of opening
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LDP 94 en route to Morden station on route 163 on the Kingston Road level crossing with Croydon Tramlink at Merton Park
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| Why is the route 63 a single decker? |
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| The LDP got set outright for Crystal palace on that day. |
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The northbound platform at Kilburn Park which was the temporary terminus of the line for 12 days from its opening on 31.1.1915 until extension to Queen's Park on 11.2.1915
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| Bakerloo Line At Kilburn Park |
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Original tiled wall sign at Camden Town, High Barnet branch northbound platform
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| Great set of photos as always David! Well worth the wait! All the best, James |
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| Many thanks, James, really pleased you like them. All the best, David |
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455 827 en route from London Bridge to West Croydon arriving at Norbury
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| 455 827 en route from London Bridge to West Croydon arriving at Norbury
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Norbury station opened with the Balham to Croydon line 1.12.1862. Line quadrupled 1896 but only two platforms, like the down local seen here, are regularly used
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| Norbury station opened with the Balham to Croydon line 1.12.1862. Line quadrupled 1896 but only two platforms, like the down local seen here, are regularly used |
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The local platforms at Norbury looking towards central London. The Brighton fast line is to the left and although platforms exist they are not in regular use.
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| The local platforms at Norbury looking towards central London. The Brighton fast line is to the left and although platforms exist they are not in regular use. |
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The preserved stock is besieged by admirers at Edgware, some of whom look far too young to remember the halcyon days when these trains could be seen all over the tube network
1938 Tube Stock - Northern Line Specials, Sunday, 21st June 2009 |
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| David, Great coverage of 1938.. Shame I couldn't make it! Regards, James |
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2009-07-01 22:52:04 |
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| Many thanks James for the compliments, glad you like the pics, all the best, David. p.s. still having email problems... |
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Even after 71 years, the 1938 stock still manages to look vastly superior and more in keeping with the spirit of the London Underground than present day stock
1938 Tube Stock - Northern Line Specials, Sunday, 21st June 2009 |
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| A great series of pictures, given the age of the stock they still have a great streamlined appearance. |
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2009-06-29 16:54:53 |
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| Many thanks for your kind comments, David, I am pleased you like the photos. These were the first standardised Underground trains and not only do they look streamlined, they were very comfortable to ride in - provided you were sitting down of course - with seats like armchairs |
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The lucky passengers who paid £25 for the pleasure have taken their seats and are awaiting with eager anticipation the train's departure from Stratford
1938 Tube Stock - Jubilee Line Specials, Wednesday, 5th August 2009 |
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| David
Great set of pictures, this one has to be the best of the best.
David |
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| Hi David, again very many thanks for your positive and very kind compliments regarding my latest pics, I am SO pleased that you like them. All the very best, David |
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PVL 268 en route to Bexleyheath Garage on route 422 on Westcombe Hill between Greenwich and Blackheath
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2009-10-01 23:08:56 |
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| Nice pics.
The bus is infact PVL268 PN02XBS ;) |
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| Many thanks for your comment, I am really pleased you like the pics and for your interest. |
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| Forgot to say, many thanks too for pointing out my typing error. I try to ensure accurate checks but sometimes errors creep in and I am really grateful for people letting me know so that they can be amended. Cheers! |
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455 834 en route from Victoria to Sutton at Hackbridge
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| 455 834 en route from Victoria to Sutton at Hackbridge Same First Capital Connect |
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319 219 en route to Herne Hill via Sutton and Wimbledon arriving at Hackbridge
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| Sutton and Wimbledon arriving at Hackbridge |
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| 319 219 en route to Herne Hill via Sutton and Wimbledon arriving at Hackbridge First Capital Connect 455 At Hackbridge? |
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319 219 en route to Herne Hill via Sutton and Wimbledon at Carshalton
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| 319 219 en to Herne Hill Via Sutton And Wimbledon at Carshalton |
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319 460 en route to Herne Hill via Wimbledon and Sutton arriving at Carshalton
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| 319 460 en route to Herne Hill via Wimbledon and Sutton arriving at Carshalton |
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319 460 en route to Herne Hill via Wimbledon and Sutton departing from Carshalton
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| Herne Hill via Wimbledon and Sutton departing from Carshalton
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ART 3502 en route to Noak Hill on route 256 crossing the bridge over the single-track Romford to Upminster branch line at Emerson Park
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2009-10-27 21:39:30 |
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| Take note, of the fleet number on the near side of the vehicle. ART3502. This is very unusual to display the operator's code? ART? |
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378 135 at Dalston Junction, the current temporary northern terminus of the ELL Extension until 2011 when trains will be extended to Canonbuty and Highbury & Islington
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| David
Great new galleries about the East London Line extension, it is great that there are devoted people like you to record these events. Good luck with today and the final stage opening.
David |
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DLA 343 nearing journey's end on route 109 on North End at West Croydon
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A not-so-vintage Brighton & Hove bendy bus puts in an appearance at North Weald
North Weald Bus Rally, Sunday, 4th July 2010 |
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2010-07-05 18:39:55 |
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| these colours are not 'Corporation' - it is Brighton & Hove a Go-Ahead company livery |
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2010-07-05 19:27:37 |
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| Thanks for pointing that out, I'll amend the caption |
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Eastern National coach BN 480 at North Weald
North Weald Bus Rally, Sunday, 4th July 2010 |
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| Great picture, reminds me of home. |
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| Many thanks, really pleased you like |
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