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Lindsay at John Pit, Standish Collieries.
Lindsay at John Pit, Standish Collieries.
Photo: SJB
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Item #: 24232
John pit loco shed.

Comment by: kathleen on 13th December 2013 at 20:38

My grandad got killed at the Linsay pit in 1928

Comment by: SJB on 14th December 2013 at 22:42

Sorry Kathleen - the engine's called 'Lindsay'. This photo's taken in Standish, nearer to the Shevington 's' bend road. Lindsay pit was next to Alexandra colliery in Whelley.
Sad info anyhow - sorry to hear that. Dangerous occupation is mining. My uncle Jack Bentham was injured by a roof fall at Giant's hall colliery in the '50's.

Comment by: Cliff on 15th December 2013 at 12:29

Steve. Are you sure this is John pit?
I'm comparing it with the pic I put up showing the shed with loco's outside. The shed on your pic looks to be different.
Also, the tank on legs looks like it could be for diesel?
Gidlow Wash comes to mind.

Comment by: Art on 16th December 2013 at 01:14

I think you're right Cliff, definitely not Johnpit shed

Comment by: SJB on 16th December 2013 at 10:39

I'll take your word Cliff - I had it listed as John Pit but you're right.

Comment by: Ted McAvoy on 31st August 2015 at 10:56

This photo is looking down the side of the new loco shed at Gidlow Washery. Date must have been after Jan 1963 when Lindsay arrived from Chisnall. Lindsay had come to replace 'No 2' on the run to Crooke Docks. Off screen, to the left of No 2, would have been loco "John" parked out of use. The diesels and "Robin Hill" were too heavy for the bridge on the Crooke line.

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