John Oram's photos with the keyword: Totton

Photo Solutions, 49 Commercial Road, Totton. 200_3_P1120759

This former branch of HSBC at 45 Commercial Road, Totton closed as long ago as 2 June 2017 and one might reasonably assume that it has been vacant since thus underlining, once again, my displeasure with banks for their branch closures and landlords and local authorities for allowing commercial property to stand empty for extended periods. For the banking historian, it is of interest when modern day fascias are removed to reveal evidence of former identities, in this case Midland Bank. I think a more correct address for this bank would be 45-47 Commercial Road as Photo Solutions (right) is no. 49. 200_3_P1120757CE

GBRf Class 66 66717 'Good Old Boy' at Totton Yard. 200_3_P1120263R

Maritime Class 66 66727 'Maritime One' at Totton Yard. 200_3_P1120259E

Following my observations on Lovers Walk, I decided to find out how people had got pictures of Totton Yard. My previous visits had revealed nothing. Today, careful map reading, well chosen parking and a lot of walking allowed me to take my own photographs from public locations. Two DCR Class 56s accompanied a ballast train at the yard. Ex-Fastline 56301 was in clear view but 56311 was partially obscured by a truck when viewed from the Junction Road footbridge. This view is from the Brokenford Lane footbridge. 200_P1040340

Following my observations on Lovers Walk, I decided to find out how people had got pictures of Totton Yard. My previous visits had revealed nothing. Today, careful map reading, well chosen parking and a lot of walking allowed me to take my own photographs from public locations. Two DCR Class 56s accompanied a ballast train at the yard. Ex-Fastline 56301 was in clear view and is seen here from Maynard Road. 200_P1040334

Following my observations on Lovers Walk, I decided to find out how people had got pictures of Totton Yard. My previous visits had revealed nothing. Today, careful map reading, well chosen parking and a lot of walking allowed me to take my own photographs from public locations. Two DCR Class 56s accompanied a ballast train at the yard. Ex-Fastline 56301 was in clear view but 56311 was partially obscured by a truck when viewed from the Junction Road footbridge. This view is from the Brokenford Lane footbridge. 200_P1040341