Railway General Knowledge.

[EbbwJunction1]

His Surname was Fryatt, but I can't recall his Christian Name.

 

[Gloster]

His Surname was Fryatt, but I can't recall his Christian Name.

It was Charles Fryatt. At the time and for quite a few years afterwards his name was as well known to the general public as Edith Cavell.

Your turn.

 

[EbbwJunction1]

Thank you.

On the same basic theme, Charles Fryatt, Edith Cavell and The Unknown Warrior were all taken from Dover to London prior to their burial. They were carried in what is now known as The Cavell Van ... but can you tell me the official description of the vehicle, please?

 

[EbbwJunction1]

Thank you.

On the same basic theme, Charles Fryatt, Edith Cavell and The Unknown Warrior were all taken from Dover to London prior to their burial. They were carried in what is now known as The Cavell Van ... but can you tell me the official description of the vehicle, please?

I'll give you a clue (or two): The Cavell Van was designed by Richard Maunsell and was built to Diagram 960 by the South Eastern and Chatham Railway at Ashford Works in 1919. It had a specific description, though, and that's what I am asking for.

 

[xotGD]

Sheep van?

 

[D6130]

Was it for carrying coffins on a catafalque?

 

[EbbwJunction1]

Sheep van?

Was it for carrying coffins on a catafalque?

Thanks - but it's not the use that I'm looking for, but the name given to the van, please.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Is this the same type of name as given to the boxcar on the American railway network?

 

[EbbwJunction1]

Is this the same type of name as given to the boxcar on the American railway network?

You're getting close, because Mr W Pedia tells me that the American name for this is Boxcar. However, I'm looking for the English name given to the type of van when it was created.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

PMV (Parcel Miscellaneous Van) ?

 

[EbbwJunction1]

PMV (Parcel Miscellaneous Van) ?

Yes, that's correct - technically it was the Parcels and Miscellaneous Van, but that's fine - thanks.

Over to you to set the next question.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

What was the unusual feature of the LYR 0-4-0 Pugs?

 

[D6130]

They had wooden block 'dumb' buffers.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

They had wooden block 'dumb' buffers.

Correct.

Over to you.

 

[D6130]

Correct.

Over to you.

Thanks. Next question:

Which was the first BR class 33 locomotive - or BRCW Type 3 as it would have been in those days - to be withdrawn?

 

[Cowley]

Thanks. Next question:

Which was the first BR class 33 locomotive - or BRCW Type 3 as it would have been in those days - to be withdrawn?

I’m going to have a go at D6502?

 

[D6130]

I’m going to have a go at D6502?

That's the one. It was cut-up on site after being involved in a fatal collison between two freight trains at Itchingfield Junction - near Christ's Hospital station - on 5th March 1964....when still less than four years old.

Your turn to light the cutter's torch....

 

[Cowley]

That's the one. It was cut-up on site after being involved in a fatal collison between two freight trains at Itchingfield Junction - near Christ's Hospital station - on 5th March 1964....when still less than four years old.

Your turn to light the cutter's torch....

Oh. I didn’t expect to get that right (lord knows what corner of the brain I dragged that from), so I haven’t got a question ready!

I’ll say open floor this time.

 

[DerekC]

King George V died at Sandringham in January 1936. Which locomotive did the LNER pick to haul his funeral train from Wolferton?

 

[Spamcan81]

Was it the “Royal Claud” 4-4-0?

 

[DerekC]

Was it the “Royal Claud” 4-4-0?

You might think it was one of the two - 8783 (with copper capped chimney) and 8787 were kept in immaculate condition specifically for royal Sandringham trips, but no. For some reason another locomotive was picked.

 

[Peterthegreat]

2847?

 

[DerekC]

2847?

That's the one. B17 No 2847 "Helmingham Hall". I have no idea why that locomotive was picked, but here is the train passing Welwyn Garden City en-route to King's Cross.

Your turn to shoulder the burden.

 

[DerekC]

BTW - is that a GNR somersault signal at clear, I see in the distance. It looks like it! That would be for the up main, with the up slow signal next to it and the line from Hertford on the extreme right.

 

[Peterthegreat]

Thank you. On a festive theme - in which year did passenger trains last run on Christmas Day in the England?
To be clear that is a full(ish) service and not leftovers from Christmas Eve nor preserved lines, London Underground etc.

 

[Spamcan81]

1964?

 

[Peterthegreat]

1964?

That is the year I have so over to you to set the next instalment of questions for Christmas.

 

[D6130]

That is the year I have so over to you to set the next instalment of questions for Christmas.

I thought there were limited Christmas day services in Scotland much later than that?

 

[Peterthegreat]

I thought there were limited Christmas day services in Scotland much later than that?

You may very well be right. I have seen a suggestion that trains may have operated as late as 1974 but can't find any definitive proof.
However I have amended the original question to make the answer correct.

 

[Ashley Hill]

1969?