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Bewsey Lock. 26 March 1972
Grid Ref: SJ 5929 8966 [SHCa-011-570]. The swing bridge across the lock chamber itself evident. Having a swing bridge between the upper and lower lock gates was a feature of several locks on the canal.Bewsey Lock. 26 March 1972
T7 Class 4-2-2-0 No. 720 (Ref: 010170)
Built by Drummond in 1897 as a prototype compound loco with uncoupled driving wheels.T7 Class 4-2-2-0 No. 720 (Ref: 010170)
0-4-0ST "Vulcan" (Ref:010173)
Built by the Vulcan Foundry for the Southampton Docks Company in 1878. The loco came into LSWR ownership with the take over of the dock company in 1892. This loco was used exclusively in the docks and was sold by the SR in 1924.0-4-0ST "Vulcan" (Ref:010173)
0-4-0ST No. 108 "Cowes" (Ref: 010174)
Built by Shanks for the Southampton Docks Company in 1877. The loco came into LSWR ownership with the take over of the dock company in 1892. This loco was used exclusively in the docks and was sold by the LSWR in 1913.0-4-0ST No. 108 "Cowes" (Ref: 010174)
0-4-0ST No. 109 "Southampton" (Ref: 010175)
Built by Shanks for the Southampton Docks Company. The loco came into LSWR ownership with the take over of the dock company in 1892.0-4-0ST No. 109 "Southampton" (Ref: 010175)
329 Class 2-4-0WT No. 214 (Ref:010176)
One of Joseph Beattie's well tanks built in 1866 pictured in original form.329 Class 2-4-0WT No. 214 (Ref:010176)
415 Class 4-4-2T Locomotives (Ref: 010163)
A selection of these Adams tank locomotives at Waterloo Station c.1910. Identifiable in No. 522 standing at the head of a train in the centre of the image.415 Class 4-4-2T Locomotives (Ref: 010163)
415 Class 4-4-2T No. 60 (Ref: 010181)
Built by Robert Stephenson & Co. to Adams' design in 1885415 Class 4-4-2T No. 60 (Ref: 010181)
445 Class 4-4-0 No. 448 (Ref: 010164)
Express passenger locomotive built by Robert Stephenson & Co. in 1883 to Adams design.445 Class 4-4-0 No. 448 (Ref: 010164)
30578 395 Class 0-6-0 (Ref(010184)
Designed by Adams for LSWR express goods services they were relegated to shunting and light freight duties in later years. This example was built in 1883 and withdrawn from Guildford shed in 1957.30578 395 Class 0-6-0 (Ref(010184)
A1 Class 0-6-0T No. W11 (Ref:010155)
Originally LBSCR A1 No. 40 "Brighton" to loco was purchased by the Isle of Wight Central Railway in 1902. where it was numbered 11. In 1930 the Southern Railway named the loco "Newport" It is pictured here at an earlier date at the head of a two coach train in Ventnor West Station (IWV @ 10m 54ch)A1 Class 0-6-0T No. W11 (Ref:010155)
Albion Mills Lock. 27 July 1966
Lock 90. Grid Ref: SJ 8360 9756 [RD-052-450] Beyond the lock is Albion Bridge.Albion Mills Lock. 27 July 1966
Barton Aqueduct. 4th November 1956
Grid Ref: SJ 7671 9762 [MSC-052-110]Barton Aqueduct. 4th November 1956
BDF Class 0-6-0 No. 288 (Ref: 010169)
Beyer Double Framed Goods loco built 1873BDF Class 0-6-0 No. 288 (Ref: 010169)
Boardmans Bridge Branch, north of St Helens Station. 20 June 1971
The last commercial use of the canal in St Helens is thought to have been in 1919, though it was not formally closed unil 1931. Nevertheless it was still in water forty years later, and being used for a fishing competition. The picture was taken from Corporation Street Bridge, Grid Ref: SJ 5174 9541 [SHCd-001-930], looking north. The restriction would have been for the L&NWR Pocket Nook Branch Bridge; originally a swing bridge but apparently fixed before the 1959 mapping and removed since.Boardmans Bridge Branch, north of St Helens Station. 20 June 1971
C14 Class 2-2-0 No. 736 (ref: 010179)
Built 1906 to haul small push-pull trains. This example was sold to the Government in 1917.C14 Class 2-2-0 No. 736 (ref: 010179)
Castle Street Bridge (101) and Duke's Lock (92). 27 July 1966
Entrance to the Rochdale Canal from the Bridgewater Canal. Grid Ref: SJ 8311 9756 [RD-052-940]Castle Street Bridge (101) and Duke's Lock (92). 27 July 1966
Chorlton Street Lock. 27 July 1966
Lock 86. Grid Ref: SJ 8447 9491 [RD-051-470]. The area on the right with cars parked in it was, until at least 1949, a basin and wharf.Chorlton Street Lock. 27 July 1966
Chorlton Street Lock. 27 July 1966
Lock 86. Grid Ref: SJ 8447 9491 [RD-051-470]. Beyond is Minshull Street Bridge (No.94)Chorlton Street Lock. 27 July 1966
D15 Class 4-4-0 No. 463 (Ref: 010160)
Built by Drummond in 1912 at Eastleigh pictured here as built.D15 Class 4-4-0 No. 463 (Ref: 010160)
Deansgate Tunnel West Portal. 27 July 1966
Grid Ref: SJ 8337 9756 [RD-052-680]. 78 yards (70m) long. The rock wall on the far side of the sunken barge was probable part of the 293m long original tunnel that extended back to Lock 92 but was opened out in stages, leaving only the section under Deansgate.Deansgate Tunnel West Portal. 27 July 1966
Devil's Dyke Branch (BDD) Barnham and Bognor Regis Line (BBR) Midhurst and Chichester Line (FCL) Havant to Hayling Island Branch (HHI).
Devil's Dyke Branch (BDD) Barnham and Bognor Regis Line (BBR) Midhurst and Chichester Line (FCL) Havant to Hayling Island Branch (HHI).
Duke's Lock. 21 May 1967
Lock No.92. Grid Ref: SJ 8313 9756 [RD-052-920]. Note gates chained together to prevent navigation and short balance beams due to proximity of bridge requiring chain driven system for their operation.Duke's Lock. 21 May 1967
Duke's Lock. 27 July 1966
Lock No.92, looking east. The section from just after the lock to the bridge in the distance was once a 293m long tunnel but was opened out in stages leaving only the 70m long section under Deansgate.Duke's Lock. 27 July 1966
F9 Class 4-2-4T No. 733 (Ref: 010182)
The "Bug" Inspection saloon. Built by Dugald Drummond in 1899 for his, and his staff's use.F9 Class 4-2-4T No. 733 (Ref: 010182)
F13 Class 4-6-0 No. 330 (Ref: 010159)
Built by Drummond in 1905 for express passenger services.F13 Class 4-6-0 No. 330 (Ref: 010159)
Falcon Class 2-4-0 "Shark" (Ref: 010185)
Built by Beattie in 1867 and withdrawn in 1895.Falcon Class 2-4-0 "Shark" (Ref: 010185)
G14 Class 4-6-0 No. 453 (Ref: 010171)
This was Drummond's third attempt to develop a 4-6-0 heavy express locomotive. This class was built at Nine Elms in 1908.G14 Class 4-6-0 No. 453 (Ref: 010171)
G16 Class 4-8-0T No.492 (Ref: 010167)
Built by Urie in 1921 for Feltham Yard Hump Shunting.G16 Class 4-8-0T No.492 (Ref: 010167)
Horsham Station 1848 - Drawing (TBH1 @ 37m 57ch)
Terminus of a branch line opened by the LBSCR in 1848. The station was later rebuilt as a much larger through station as shown in the next image.Horsham Station 1848 - Drawing (TBH1 @ 37m 57ch)
Horsham Station 1908 (TBH1 @ 37m 57ch)
This picture of a busy station appeared in the Railway Magazine in 1908.Horsham Station 1908 (TBH1 @ 37m 57ch)
Horsley Station c. 1890 (NGL @ 22m 12ch)
Signal box has nameboard "Horsley Signals" under the windows.Horsley Station c. 1890 (NGL @ 22m 12ch)
Horsted Keynes Station -exterior (HGG2 @ 10m 63ch) (Ref: 030204)
Pictured on opening day in August 1882. The ornate building has pseudo-Tudor Half-timbering, floral pargetting, elaborate porch with stained glass and a delicately fretted awning valance.Note the notice boards yet to be affixed to the walls.
