Rosehearty - GNSR New Aberdour Branch

[John Duffy]

Rosehearty is primarily operated in the 1947-52 period but from time to time the date varies. These views from the 1960’s;









D5341 was a regular visitor to GNSR territory with several images in the Association archive, so this became my prototype.

John

 

[John Duffy]

The other half of my pair of BRCW Type 2’s has made it off the workbench and into the layout.

D5322 was another regular visitor to GNSR metals so was an obvious choice;







Like twins, even identical twins, there are subtle differences if you look for them.





Driver training on the Rosehearty branch.



Then heading back to Fraserburgh.

John

 

[John Duffy]

Catching the pick up freight, spring 1966.



The empty coal wagons get removed from the coal road.

Then a couple of loaded wagons replace them.

When completed the train in reassembled at the platform, then heads back to Fraserburgh.

John

 

[John Duffy]

Heading back a decade and more to the early 1950's. The early morning service is normally strengthened to 3 coaches.

Heading down the branch to New Aberdour, with GNoSR V Class, formerly number 35 in charge.





And then returning a little later to head back to Fraserburgh.

 

[Joe's Garage]

The Type 2s are very atmospheric John, especially the glimpse of the crew in the cabs ...I can almost smell the fumes!
It is like a "webcam" has been put on you layout... Lovely
Cheers Julian

 

[John Duffy]

The Type 2s are very atmospheric John, especially the glimpse of the crew in the cabs ...I can almost smell the fumes!
It is like a "webcam" has been put on you layout... Lovely
Cheers Julian

Thank you Julian. That’s a very kind comment.

J

 

[John Duffy]

The walk to the station is quiet and undisturbed,

But the door to the lever frame is open,



Nothing happening in the goods yard - just a couped pale, the only indication of any activity.



Typical - not a train in sight!

J

 

[Dog Star]

"Couped pale" - are we discussing heraldry?

 

[JimG]

"Couped pale" - are we discussing heraldry?

"Pale" = (non auto-corrected) "Pail" or "bucket"
"Couped" or "Cowped" (Scots) = overturned.

Oor Wullie sat on a cowped bucket.

Jim.

 

[Scubaidh Dubh]

Going to have to get this layout on the circuit, John!

Davy.

 

[John Duffy]

Going to have to get this layout on the circuit, John!

Davy.

Thanks Davy, I don't think the exhibition manager would find a space for my attic though.

 

[Joe's Garage]

Hi John, having just come back from Barcelona yesterday morning before the airport closed it is so nice to see a sunny scene (even if artificial) at nearly midnight!
Davy, this layout is always on the "exhibition circuit".....thank you again John for the atmospheric photos.
All the best
Julian

 

[John Duffy]

I've found some photos lurking in the wrong place in my storage. I don't think they have been seen before, so thought I would share them.

The mid-day service is generally only a single coach. The old R class is normally on the branch goods trains but today has been pressed into service on passenger work and is bringing a Fraserburgh service into Rosehearty.



Some fortuitous shadows give the impression of smoke as the train sits at the platform.



Enough time for the photographer to relocate before the train heads to The Broch.






John

 

[Joe's Garage]

The 3rd photo John definitely has a Great North "feel" to it. I can hear the sea and smell that fish!!
Glad you found these and thanks for sharing
Cheers Julian

 

[Scubaidh Dubh]

Excellent, atmospheric shots, John. The 'Subbie' tank looks nice too.

Davy.

 

[John Duffy]

The light engine down the branch drops off the daily newspapers, so by the time the passengers arrive for the first train to Fraserburgh they have had the chance to catch the headlines. Or perhaps the exploits of Archie Glen and Tommy Lowrie in a three nil win for Aberdeen against Morton.



Whatever they are reading about, they will appreciate a warm carriage and a comfortable seat as they head into town.



John

 

[Joe's Garage]

Very believable John, lovely photo and rendition of the gentleman.
All the best
Julian

 

[Scubaidh Dubh]

The wee man is fair happy wi the result by the looks.

 

[John Duffy]

Running different periods on the same layout means there will always be compromises and little tell tales.



These passengers are waiting for the next service in the 1949 period, but going by the wagons in the yard, seem to have been there a while!



When I’m operating I try to avoid any obvious time travel clashes like this but these are just two separate scenes with things I’m working on.

John

 

[Joe's Garage]

John, we can live with the time travel....if it means we get to see these lovely wagons!!
Always enjoy the posts.
All the best
Julian