Quote from: ntpntpntp on September 06, 2020, 11:23:34 AMThe NEM coupling pocket is usually quite distinctive compared to the older T shank pocket. 

NEM is a standard "box" with a horizontal slot across the front, and the shaft of the coupling is quite wide.

T shank comes in various designs of pocket, sometimes with a metal or plastic cover plate. sometimes the internal spring is visible from underneath.  The front of the pocket has a vertical slot, and the coupling shaft is not as wide as an NEM coupling.   

Be aware that early Graham Farish wagons used a coupling with no spring, held in place with a round plastic pin and with a characteristic "U-bend" shape to the coupling shaft.

Here is NEM coupling and pocket on the left, T shank and spring on the right

I know this is an old post, but wanted to thank you as this photo has helped me a lot identifying NEM pockets on my rolling stock.

but funnily enough only overnight.     

A bit    yet again;

One place where the loco did regularly shunt across  wagon turntables was the Midland Railway depot in West India docks, London.

However, the loco permitted to do so was specially constructed; Midland # 1550, but B.E.L.No.1 in BR days. It was a battery electric 0-4-0 shunter, with a diminutive centre cab and two 'bonnets', one either side of the cab.

Martyn

Ok, just wondering about the OP post.... solution achieved?

Quote from: PLD on July 07, 2025, 12:17:35 AM

Quote from: PLD on July 06, 2025, 01:43:47 PMIn larger yards there may be some steam powered capstans to provide the power, otherwise it may be the rope attached to a loco on another track, or in the most basic cases horse-power (later mechanical horse/tractor)

Quote from: PhilD on July 06, 2025, 11:50:31 PMor horses!

Sorry, should have explained. In the olden days, horses were used to pull the wagons, in and out of the buildings and along the feeder and storage sidings, using ropes and capstans to redirect the direction of pull.

Quote from: Bealman on July 07, 2025, 06:15:01 AMYep, that's when it all starts going wrong, though some old rock stars seem to be handling it

Just like Ozzy Osbourne at the Villa Park bash, I seem to spend an awful amount of time on the throne

I admit defeat, but also admiration!  

You think you got problems? Just wait until you turn 90, I can tell you - it aint fun!!!!!!!!!

Quote from: Bigmac on July 06, 2025, 08:11:50 PM

Quote from: Jollybob on July 06, 2025, 03:45:08 PM

ha ha--love it !
What is that loco ?

0-4-0 Saddle tank Peckett loco No.1893 at the Great Western Museum in Coleford. Built in 1936 it worked at Iron Bridge Power Station as one of three identical locos. The GWR livery is a preservation "Might have been" - the locos did have running rights on the GWR for shunting. All three have survived into preservation, although 1893 is the only one of the three that is still in running order.

Yep, that's when it all starts going wrong, though some old rock stars seem to be handling it