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  1. A Cartazzi axle is a design of #leading or #trailingWheel support used worldwide. The design was used extensively on the former #LNER's Pacific steam locomotives and named after its inventor F.J. Cartazzi, formerly of the #GreatNorthernRailway. It should not be confused with a #ponyTruck as it does not pivot at all. The axle does, however, have sideways play built in to accommodate tight curves.

  2. 1905 – Former Railway Station, Newcastle, Co. Down
    The first terminus of the Belfast and County Down Railway (BCDR) opened their line south from Downpatrick in March 1869, but the current building dates from a 1905 remodelling when the Great Northern Railway of Ireland arrived here from Banbridge. The station at Newcastle is a
    archiseek.com/2024/1905-former
    #ArchitectureOfDown #1905 #CoDown #GreatNorthernRailway #Newcastle #RailwayStations

  3. Train to London cancelled v late this morning. Luckily at the station early enough to get a stopping/slow service. #slowhandclap #greatnorthernrailway

  4. Old railway signal on the Derbyshire and Staffordshire extension of the #GreatNorthernRailway, now a cycle and walking route
    #GNR #Trains #Disused