Javelins in publications

paul wilks · Post by **paul wilks** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 6:38 pm

This just struck me as a really nice period photo. I wonder if the Javelin still exists?
This book relates to the lines in north Cornwall as far as Padstow.
Paul

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k. rogers · Post by **k. rogers** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 8:45 pm

I quite agree - I nearly bought this book at our 'Trevithick Day' event just for the cover photo! Can you make out a registration number?

paul wilks · Post by **paul wilks** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:22 pm

Sorry. I haven't a copy of the book, so I can't tell from the photo of the cover.

Paul

TedAllen · Post by **TedAllen** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:49 pm

Hi Paul'
Hope all are well.
An interesting picture. I can't make out the reg no. The locomotive is an LMS or British Railways standard 2-6-2 tank, nicknamed the 'Mickey Mouse' tanks, designed by H. Ivatt and produced from 1946. The tankside crest dates the picture from the mid-50s but the station sign 'Southern Railway, Torrington Station' became BR in 1948. Torrington was at the end of a branch from Barnstaple through Bideford built by the London and South Western Railway.
Here endeth the nerds answer.
Ted

k. rogers · Post by **k. rogers** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:50 pm

No problem - if no one else has an actual copy I will look out for it again down this way and let you know my findings, if any!

Post by **Forumadmin** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 6:25 pm

Used to live on that line and can just about remember the steam trains going along it. Recently walked along the remnants from Instow to Barnstaple which is now the Tarka Trail. Lovely walk.

rob needs · Post by **rob needs** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 9:40 pm

With my super duper magnifing glass it looks like DCB 266 or 246.

David Morris · Post by **David Morris** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 10:32 am

Hi there,

If Rob's super duper magnifying glass is right and it is DCB 246, then it was our car!!

The only snag is that she was supposed to be painted in gold at that time?

She was owned over the likely period when the photo was taken ( 1960? ) by Ken Lees, the JCC Competition Secretary, and she shows up in early IJR videos back in the early 1960's, when the Rally was typically a one day event, largely composed of driving tests and held in Harrogate.

All the best,

David

AlanBartlett · Post by **AlanBartlett** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:59 pm

From my view the number plate looks like MTA 689, I must have really poor eye sight.

Alastair Gregg · Post by **Alastair Gregg** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 10:18 pm

The Javelin in question is MTA 389 and the photo was taken on 15th of June 1963 or so the text in the book informs me. A friend has a copy of the book hence my certainty.

Tony Fearn · Post by **Tony Fearn** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 10:26 pm

Alan, throw your glasses away. You don't need them!

But there again Rob might do.

I personally couldn't make out a thing.

Tony.

Bryan Walker · Post by **Bryan Walker** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 12:15 am

Tony Fearn · Post by **Tony Fearn** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 2:32 am

Put your glasses back on Alan, and enlighten us again!

Whilst here, - A Happy New Year to all involved in this wonderful website, and hope to see many of you at Bideford.

Tony.

TedAllen · Post by **TedAllen** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 6:55 pm

I have 'Genevieve' on video and I've never noticed the Javelin in the background.......but then who would, with the fragrant, tragic Kay Kendall to look at ?
Ted

Mike Allfrey · Post by **Mike Allfrey** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 10:56 am

G'dday From The Sunny South,

Seeing the picture from Genevieve has reminded me that there could be another Javelin parked in the film. I think I identified such some time ago, I will have to get the tape out again for a good scrutiny!

There were two scenes that surpass any in the film industry in Genevieve. The first was when the Genevieve couple were checking in at that scruffy hotel and Joyce Grenfell was explaining bath availability times. The second was the fabulous Kay Kendal playing the trumpet.

A film loved since childhood!

Best wishes and keep warm,

Mike Allfrey.

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