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Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:54:24 +0000

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Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:14:12 +0000

A Northern Sprinter approaches Penistone from Barnsley. Photo is taken from the approach to the foot crossing at the station, linking to the trackbed of the line towards Deepcar and Sheffield, now the Trans Pennine Trail

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Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:14:07 +0000

Former turntable pit near to the tank ramp.

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Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:14:01 +0000

Information board for the fomer turntable at Penistone

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Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:13:56 +0000

Information board close to tank ramp, referencing Denis Healey’s and locals’ recollections

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Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:13:51 +0000

Former WW2 tank ramp used for loading and unloading tanks for D-Day training nearby

R.152_Catalogue image_1956

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:25:48 +0000

The Tri-ang Railways model of the diesel shunter model was one of the earlier members of their early expanded range. First being introduced in 1956, the first generation mouldings saw many changes and improvements through the years, and survived through 1975. In early years, it was available in both electric and clockwork versions. This image is from the 1956, Tri-ang Railways 2nd edition catalogue.

R.156_Shunter_13 012-3

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:25:46 +0000

By 2004, a new super detailed, and very realistic model was made available, although to this day, the venerable 1976 model survives in fashion, through today, with many releases in the Railroad ranges of models.

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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:58:43 +0000

In 1976, a much improved model was introduced, yet retained the revised new standard, but anachronistic inside frame chassis. R.156 was the first release, this one dates to the first production batch of November 1976. She featured an X-03 motor, again with standard gearing, separate ladders, and a novel patented automatic uncoupling mechanism, which allowed the locomotive to uncouple from its train anywhere on the layout. In this form, the model remained available through 1979.

R.152_Shunter_D3035-3

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:59:10 +0000

Through the years, the early model was produced bearing traditional BR liveries of black, green, and blue. It was also made for the Transcontinental markets, in other colours. Alternative liveried models are today, quite rare.