John Oram's photos with the keyword: Ruston

The internet really came into its own for my research on this chance sighting during a stay in Liverpool. I should record that I refer to multiple sources in order to ensure a reasonable level of accuracy. There are plenty of examples of errors being perpetuated when this is not done. This lonely, neglected shunter, stripped of all cab controls, stands at the junction of Bankfield Street and Derby Road in Kirkdale. It has been identified as a Ruston 48DS 0-4-0 and would once have been used in the nearby dock system. The name plate 'The Atlantic Avenue 1998' was, perhaps, the greater mystery for a shunter of evidently far greater vintage but this too has been explained. Derby Road was styled Atlantic Avenue in a 1998 initiative which involved various infrastructure improvements. Whatever the impact of those improvements at the time, the area looks a bit stressed now. There are other photographs and notes on Flickr and other sites including geograph.org.uk TZ70_2_P1000457E

The internet really came into its own for my research on this chance sighting during a stay in Liverpool. I should record that I refer to multiple sources in order to ensure a reasonable level of accuracy. There are plenty of examples of errors being perpetuated when this is not done. This lonely, neglected shunter, stripped of all cab controls, stands at the junction of Bankfield Street and Derby Road in Kirkdale. It has been identified as a Ruston 48DS 0-4-0 and would once have been used in the nearby dock system. The name plate 'The Atlantic Avenue 1998' was, perhaps, the greater mystery for a shunter of evidently far greater vintage but this too has been explained. Derby Road was styled Atlantic Avenue in a 1998 initiative which involved various infrastructure improvements. Whatever the impact of those improvements at the time, the area looks a bit stressed now. There are other photographs and notes on Flickr and other sites including geograph.org.uk TZ70_2_P1000458E

The internet really came into its own for my research on this chance sighting during a stay in Liverpool. I should record that I refer to multiple sources in order to ensure a reasonable level of accuracy. There are plenty of examples of errors being perpetuated when this is not done. This lonely, neglected shunter, stripped of all cab controls, stands at the junction of Bankfield Street and Derby Road in Kirkdale. It has been identified as a Ruston 48DS 0-4-0 and would once have been used in the nearby dock system. The name plate 'The Atlantic Avenue 1998' was, perhaps, the greater mystery for a shunter of evidently far greater vintage but this too has been explained. Derby Road was styled Atlantic Avenue in a 1998 initiative which involved various infrastructure improvements. Whatever the impact of those improvements at the time, the area looks a bit stressed now. There are other photographs and notes on Flickr and other sites including geograph.org.uk TZ70_2_P1000451E

The Helston Railway operates seasonally on a restored section of the original Helston Railway which ran from Helston to Gwinear Road on the main line. Although officially closed until mid-December, I was allowed access to take my photographs and I am very grateful for the happy quarter of an hour I spent at Prospidnick. From camera are GWRPG Peckett and Sons 0-4-0ST no. 2100 'William Murdoch' (1949), Ruston & Hornsby 0-4-0 shunter 97649 (327974, built 1954) and brake van 'Daisy'. As is common amongst preserved shunters, the number carried is made up. This locomotive did not operate for BR. 200_2_P1140455

The Helston Railway operates seasonally on a restored section of the original Helston Railway which ran from Helston to Gwinear Road on the main line. Although officially closed until mid-December, I was allowed access to take my photographs and I am very grateful for the happy quarter of an hour I spent at Prospidnick. From camera are Ruston & Hornsby 0-4-0 shunter 97649 (327974, built 1954) and GWRPG Peckett and Sons 0-4-0ST no. 2100 'William Murdoch' (1949). As is common amongst preserved shunters, the number carried is made up. This locomotive did not operate for BR. 200_2_P1140458C

The Helston Railway operates seasonally on a restored section of the original Helston Railway which ran from Helston to Gwinear Road on the main line. Although officially closed until mid-December, I was allowed access to take my photographs and I am very grateful for the happy quarter of an hour I spent at Prospidnick. From camera are Ruston & Hornsby 0-4-0 shunter 97649 (327974, built 1954) and (just visible) GWRPG Peckett and Sons 0-4-0ST no. 2100 'William Murdoch' (1949). As is common amongst preserved shunters, the number carried is made up. This locomotive did not operate for BR. 200_2_P1140460E

In its short time at Eastleigh this ex-Army Ruston has appeared in various guises and with varying numbers of side panels. Formerly MoD 428 (01508), the shunter carried no markings on this occasion but has been painted in Arlington green to match the translator coaches. It was at work during my visit and I thought it worth an obstructed shot. In the background is Network Rail Class 57 57303. P1180975