1958
2008
50 Years

It is currently Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:42 am

All times are UTC




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 29 posts ]  Go to page 1, 2  Next
Author Message
 Post subject: Historical Photos from the Alan Ralphs Collection.
New postPosted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 12:19 pm 
Offline
Moderator
User avatar

Joined: Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:07 am
Posts: 261
Location: Widnes,Cheshire,UK
This is a photo from the Alan Ralphs Collection (now in my custody)of members of the FCSF some of who were founder members of FOPS.
Can anyone identify those not named especially the young boys?

Regards
George. :grinder:


FCSF Picture.jpg
FCSF Picture.jpg [ 74.1 KiB | Viewed 26972 times ]

_________________
Regards,

George
Top
 Profile E-mail  
 
 Post subject: Re: Historical Photos
New postPosted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:53 am 
Offline
Moderator
User avatar

Joined: Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:07 am
Posts: 261
Location: Widnes,Cheshire,UK
More photos from the Alan Ralphs collection this one shows a group of enthusiasts gathered around Tom Alberts Engine "His Lordship"
at Bolton Market Square 1953


Bolton Market Place 1953.jpg
Bolton Market Place 1953.jpg [ 57.86 KiB | Viewed 26940 times ]

_________________
Regards,

George
Top
 Profile E-mail  
 
 Post subject: Re: Historical Photos
New postPosted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:09 am 
Offline
Moderator
User avatar

Joined: Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:07 am
Posts: 261
Location: Widnes,Cheshire,UK
George Parmley with Whites Gavioli as received from Barry Island.jpg
George Parmley with Whites Gavioli as received from Barry Island.jpg [ 49.78 KiB | Viewed 26936 times ]

What a task for George Palmley to get this monster, (which was on solid tyres) from Barry Island in Wales up to the North East without a mishap,and then restore it to playing condition. :clap2:
I think there is a good story in there somewhere


Top
 Profile E-mail  
 
 Post subject: Re: Historical Photos from the Alan Ralphs Collection.
New postPosted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 8:59 pm 
Offline
New Member

Joined: Tue Nov 24, 2009 12:50 pm
Posts: 4
Location: Carlow,Ireland
That picture of the Whites Mammoth Gavioli is very interesting! David. :grinder:


Top
 Profile E-mail  
 
 Post subject: Re: Historical Photos from the Alan Ralphs Collection.
New postPosted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 9:21 pm 
Offline
Site Admin
User avatar

Joined: Fri Jul 24, 2009 11:53 am
Posts: 593
Location: Manchester, UK
Hi David.

Here is a picture taken during the restoration process of Whites Gavioli in the 1950s:

Whites restoration 2a.jpg
Whites restoration 2a.jpg [ 72.94 KiB | Viewed 26887 times ]

I would not like to have to figure that lot out!

_________________
Regards,

Dave Stubbs


Top
 Profile E-mail  
 
 Post subject: Re: Historical Photos from the Alan Ralphs Collection.
New postPosted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 11:53 am 
Offline
Moderator
User avatar

Joined: Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:07 am
Posts: 261
Location: Widnes,Cheshire,UK
The good old days. Dancing in the Park :smile2:

Newspaper Photo Tom Norman Marenghi2.jpg
Newspaper Photo Tom Norman Marenghi2.jpg [ 84 KiB | Viewed 26883 times ]

I must thank Dave Stubbs for copyng and enhancing these pics, some of them were on negatives taken by Alan Ralphs Father.

_________________
Regards,

George


Top
 Profile E-mail  
 
 Post subject: Re: Historical Photos from the Alan Ralphs Collection.
New postPosted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 12:02 pm 
Offline
Site Admin
User avatar

Joined: Fri Jul 24, 2009 11:53 am
Posts: 593
Location: Manchester, UK
Hi George.

Thank for the 'plug'!

I noticed on that picture with the dancers that there is a public address speaker in front of the organ. Having heard the Marenghi at the Widnes Rally recently, I don't think the PA would have been for the organ!

_________________
Regards,

Dave Stubbs


Top
 Profile E-mail  
 
 Post subject: Re: Historical Photos from the Alan Ralphs Collection.
New postPosted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:47 pm 
Offline
Moderator
User avatar

Joined: Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:07 am
Posts: 261
Location: Widnes,Cheshire,UK
Probably for the M C to announce

"Please take your partners for the next dance " ^_^2

It was all nice and polite way back then. :wink2:

_________________
Regards,

George


Top
 Profile E-mail  
 
 Post subject: Re: Historical Photos from the Alan Ralphs Collection.
New postPosted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 10:57 am 
Offline
Moderator
User avatar

Joined: Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:07 am
Posts: 261
Location: Widnes,Cheshire,UK
Show Organ Preservation Society 98 ex-112 keyless first presentation ChLeSt rally.jpg
Show Organ Preservation Society 98 ex-112 keyless first presentation ChLeSt rally.jpg [ 59.24 KiB | Viewed 26874 times ]


First time out for Whites Organ at Chester-le-Street by the Show Organ Society.

_________________
Regards,

George


Top
 Profile E-mail  
 
 Post subject: Re: Historical Photos from the Alan Ralphs Collection.
New postPosted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 8:51 pm 
Offline
Moderator
User avatar

Joined: Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:07 am
Posts: 261
Location: Widnes,Cheshire,UK
Sutton Coldfield 98 Key Chiappa.jpg
Sutton Coldfield 98 Key Chiappa.jpg [ 60.23 KiB | Viewed 26860 times ]

_________________
Regards,

George


Top
 Profile E-mail  
 
 Post subject: Re: Historical Photos from the Alan Ralphs Collection.
New postPosted: Sun Dec 06, 2009 8:40 pm 
Offline
100+ Member
User avatar

Joined: Sun Nov 22, 2009 10:09 pm
Posts: 101
Location: Nottingham,England
Its nice to a see an old photo 98 key Chippa/Marenghi "Wonderland", I saw Wonderland a couple times last year at different local steam rallies.
Ben


Top
 Profile E-mail  
 
 Post subject: Re: Historical Photos from the Alan Ralphs Collection.
New postPosted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 12:07 pm 
Offline
Site Admin
User avatar

Joined: Fri Jul 24, 2009 11:53 am
Posts: 593
Location: Manchester, UK
...Yes, and look at those ride prices (3d = 1.25 pence and 6d = 2.5 pence) :eek2:

File comment: Wonderland at Lincoln 2009
Lincoln 2009 Panorama 1a.jpg
Lincoln 2009 Panorama 1a.jpg [ 98.79 KiB | Viewed 26839 times ]

_________________
Regards,

Dave Stubbs


Top
 Profile E-mail  
 
 Post subject: Re: Historical Photos from the Alan Ralphs Collection.
New postPosted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 12:26 pm 
Offline
Moderator
User avatar

Joined: Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:07 am
Posts: 261
Location: Widnes,Cheshire,UK
Here is an old photo of the Wonderland Figures.
Wonderland Maidens Crystal Palace  [640x480] [640x480].jpg
Wonderland Maidens Crystal Palace [640x480] [640x480].jpg [ 54.31 KiB | Viewed 26839 times ]

_________________
Regards,

George


Top
 Profile E-mail  
 
 Post subject: Re: Historical Photos from the Alan Ralphs Collection.
New postPosted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 11:20 am 
Offline
Moderator
User avatar

Joined: Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:07 am
Posts: 261
Location: Widnes,Cheshire,UK
Pat_Collins_Old_Neg_a.jpg
Pat_Collins_Old_Neg_a.jpg [ 43.51 KiB | Viewed 26793 times ]

_________________
Regards,

George


Top
 Profile E-mail  
 
 Post subject: Re: Historical Photos from the Alan Ralphs Collection.
New postPosted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 11:24 am 
Offline
Moderator
User avatar

Joined: Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:07 am
Posts: 261
Location: Widnes,Cheshire,UK
L_Silcocks_Waltzer_Organ.jpg
L_Silcocks_Waltzer_Organ.jpg [ 44.09 KiB | Viewed 26824 times ]

_________________
Regards,

George


Top
 Profile E-mail  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 29 posts ]  Go to page 1, 2  Next

All times are UTC


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
cron
Powered by phpBB Version 3 © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group
Template made by DEVPPL