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stokeimp said:
Not date specific to the title of the thread, but a couple of articles from the Echo, one on the Brayford in 1977 (including a special treat for Notty), and one of Boultham Baths

https://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/history/gallery/incredible-photos-show-lincoln-life-6642092

https://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/history/gallery/lincolns-long-gone-boultham-baths-6636037
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Went to Boultham Baths a few times in the early 70s before NK got its indoor swimming pool. My memory of BB was that the water was always freezing cold, even during the summer. For some reason, I also seemed to get terrorised by wasps every time I went there. I just need to look at the photos and I still shudder to this day!
 
Merthyr Imp said:
Ah - June 1977:

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One of North Hykeham's most famous former residents. I lived on the same street as Graham during the 70s. Legend had it Elton John arrived at Graham's house in a Rolls Royce one night. Didn't see it myself. Several decades later, though, Elton flew over my house in a helicopter after leaving a gig the Lincolnshire Showground.
If ever a house in the Lincoln area should have a blue plaque on it, it should be Graham's old house in North Hykeham.
 
After arrival on a West Coast Railways special train back from Carnforth apparently, after steam haulage on a round trip in the north west the day before. A similar engine, but green was at the other end.
 
Merthyr Imp said:
After arrival on a West Coast Railways special train back from Carnforth apparently, after steam haulage on a round trip in the north west the day before. A similar engine, but green was at the other end.
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I saw that steam trip! I was driving to work on M56 last Wednesday (?) morning and saw smoke over the nearby railway, thought something was on fire before realising it was moving, something big, green and smoky, with a few old carriages and a diesel at the back heading towards Frodsham.
 
Thought Bazzzer and Merthyr might like to see this picture.
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My Dad used to work for Robeys. When Robeys finally closed I went with him to their office at Pelham House, next to Pelham Bridge, to help him clear his desk. Whilst there, I saw this photo in a bin and thought it looked too historic to be thrown away. On the back of the picture it says Robey Locomotive. Are you able to provide any further information about this locomotive?
 
I believe Robeys only built about half a dozen railway locomotives - I think all for export. This is clearly narrow gauge and looks pretty basic.
 
Sigiriya said:
Nice pic. The strangest job I ever had was when I acted as Roadie for a night at The Ritz, for a Barbra Dickson concert back in 1987. Got paid cash in hand and it was a pretty good amount, I seem to remember. My career as a Roadie ended prematurely when a soundstack smacked me on the head whilst we were putting away at the end of the concert. Small Lincoln City link there in that I got the job through Nigel Dennis (God bless him) who used to be the LCFC Groundsperson. I think it was his step dad that used to be Stage Manager, or something like that, there.
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I used to play cricket with Nige at Saxilby CC- really nice bloke. Also did some stewarding at Trent Bridge with him (I was on player security in the pavilion when Ponting had his meltdown after being run out by a sub fielder in the famous 2005 series). Also escorted Flintoff from the side gate to the pavilion carrying his bags.

Good days!
 
Sigiriya said:
Thought Bazzzer and Merthyr might like to see this picture.
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My Dad used to work for Robeys. When Robeys finally closed I went with him to their office at Pelham House, next to Pelham Bridge, to help him clear his desk. Whilst there, I saw this photo in a bin and thought it looked too historic to be thrown away. On the back of the picture it says Robey Locomotive. Are you able to provide any further information about this locomotive?
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I know nothing of Robeys production, but a bit of research finds this one which has similarities. Underneath is the caption from a 1973 publication-
" The 0−4−0 side tank is said to have worked on Stewart Island but this location is by no means definite. Stewart Island is a small island just off the southern tip of the South Island and there was a short tramway on it at one period but details are very scarce. The loco has been suggested to be a Robey but I have no knowledge of this firm's products in the locomotive field. Two are said to have come to New Zealand; No.5529 of 1879 owned by John Murdoch of Duck Creek, and No.5571 of 1879 owned by McCallum & Co of Invercargill. Whether these were proper locos or traction engines or steam lorries converted to run on rails I do not know. Perhaps readers can help."

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Was watching Devon and Cornwall tonight on More 4 and it had a piece about the Robey Trust, which is located in Tavistock. I'd never heard of it.The piece showed a few of the machines built by Robeys. Very interesting. Great to see that the name of Robey and Co still lives on, albeit in Devon!
 
Sigiriya said:
Was watching Devon and Cornwall tonight on More 4 and it had a piece about the Robey Trust, which is located in Tavistock. I'd never heard of it.The piece showed a few of the machines built by Robeys. Very interesting. Great to see that the name of Robey and Co still lives on, albeit in Devon!
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They have a large and increasing collection of Lincoln manufactured, Robey machinery. Worth a look.

https://sites.google.com/view/therobeytrust/about-us
 
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