Gillingham to
Salisbury
Salisbury
Gillingham
790613g Gillingham Station seen from the back of a train on the 13th June 1979 - Copyright Roger Winnen
An additional note on Gillingham box provided by Martin Duff N.R. Operations Manager
Gillingham box fringed with Salisbury and Templecombe. It could also be switched out, and if Templecombe was switched out too, then that created a long single line section from Tisbury to Yeovil Junction. This box, together with Templecombe and Sherborne crossing were abolished in phase 1 of the re-control to Basingstoke in February 2012. Image 9759 shows the very first train, 5L91 (empty carriages, Salisbury Depot to Yeovil Junction) entering the new Basingstoke West of England signalling panel area from Tisbury loop at 04.24 on Monday 27/02/2012 - it had been a long weekend of work for us all and commissioning came just before 04.00. The exterior photographs of Gillingham SB were taken late afternoon on Friday 24 February - the last day the box worked. After closure, it was reduced to ground frame status. With a release provided by Basingstoke WOE, the operator can control movements locally between the Up Main (furthest from the box) and the up siding. This was a one time Shell Star siding and handled fertiliser traffic for UKF (the same flows which served Truro, Bridgwater, Torrington and Carmarthen). Images 3558/3562 show the interior of the ground frame November 2012, a condition which remains today. It was a fairly busy box and at certain times of the day Waterloo - Salisbury trains are extended to Gillingham before starting back, mainly to cater for large swathes of school children.
Gillingham box fringed with Salisbury and Templecombe. It could also be switched out, and if Templecombe was switched out too, then that created a long single line section from Tisbury to Yeovil Junction. This box, together with Templecombe and Sherborne crossing were abolished in phase 1 of the re-control to Basingstoke in February 2012. Image 9759 shows the very first train, 5L91 (empty carriages, Salisbury Depot to Yeovil Junction) entering the new Basingstoke West of England signalling panel area from Tisbury loop at 04.24 on Monday 27/02/2012 - it had been a long weekend of work for us all and commissioning came just before 04.00. The exterior photographs of Gillingham SB were taken late afternoon on Friday 24 February - the last day the box worked. After closure, it was reduced to ground frame status. With a release provided by Basingstoke WOE, the operator can control movements locally between the Up Main (furthest from the box) and the up siding. This was a one time Shell Star siding and handled fertiliser traffic for UKF (the same flows which served Truro, Bridgwater, Torrington and Carmarthen). Images 3558/3562 show the interior of the ground frame November 2012, a condition which remains today. It was a fairly busy box and at certain times of the day Waterloo - Salisbury trains are extended to Gillingham before starting back, mainly to cater for large swathes of school children.
DSCF9759 The very first train enters the Tisbury loop (top of panel, left hand side) Monday 27th February 2012. 5L91 is the illuminated train number. On the top level from left to right is Tisbury loop, followed by Gillingham station and then proceeding to the lower level left hand side is Chard Junction with its level crossing and TV monitor above. Going the right beyond the end of the loop are the automatic half barrier crossings at Broom and Axe Copyright Martin Duff
Gillingham Signalbox sited at the west end of the station on the down side 24th February 2012 Copyright Martin Duff
Gillingham signalbox looking at it from the down platform. 24th February 2012. Copyright Martin Duff
Gillingham as it is today as a ground frame DSCF 3562 Copyright Martin Duff
Gillingham as a ground frame DSCF3558 Copyright Martin Duff
DSCF6044 The lever frame at Gillingham prior to the change over. Copyright Martin Duff
DSCF6046 The track diagram in Gillingham signalbox prior to the change over to control from Basingstoke. Tisbury to the left and Chard to the right. Copyright Martin Duff
Semley
Semley to Marlborough Via Andover Junction.
Just look at the date August 2nd 1894. From the Mike Morant Collection
790613b Semley Station Closed to goods on 5th April 66 and to passengers 7th March 1966
50035 Ark Royal on Exeter to Waterloo nr Tisbury 11th October 1986 Copyright Roger Geach
780331l Semley Station Copyright Roger Winnen
Tisbury
760913K Tisbury Copyright Roger Winnen
A smashing scene witnessed by a young couple and a dog as 50024 Vanguard heads a Waterloo to Exeter service at Tisbury 11th October 1986 Copyright Roger Geach
47707 in charge of the Exeter to Waterloo service on Saturday 14th September 1991. Seen here at Stoford. Copyright Roger Geach
Tisbury 50015 Waterloo to Exeter depts Tisbury Sat 4 th October 1986 Copyright Roger Geach
Dinton
790613h Dinton Station (Closed) Used by the M.O.D. Copyright Roger Winnen
Wilton
Wilton Junction
Near Wilton Junction. 780331h With Salisbury Cathedral in background, a Class 47 departs Salisbury Copyright Roger Winnen
Salisbury
Salisbury Map courtesy Google Maps. Zoom and Pan to see track layouts Pan to the left to see Wllton Junction and Quidhampton Quarry. Pan to the right to see Tunnel Junction and Laverton Loop.
Salisbury area satellite view courtesy Google Earth. Pan and zoom as required.
Salisbury to Chiseldon (On the line to Swindon) The very cheapest way to travel. Ticket dated April 1884 From the Mike Morant Collection
780331i The former Great Western Station at Salisbury Copyright Roger Winnen
Salisbury 34026 Yes Tor 13th September 1963 Copyright Mike Roach
Salisbury 34109 Sir Trafford Mallory 13th September 1963 Copyrght Mike Roach
Salisbury 34109 Sir Trafford Mallory 13th September 1963 Copyright Mike Roach
Copyright John Cornelius
Copyright John Cornelius
An 'N' Class 31411 at Salisbury. Undated, possibly 1964 Copyright Martin Scane
780328a Class 33 approaching Salisbury - Copyright Roger Winnen
780331j Class 33 Waterloo-Exeter service at Salisbury Copyright Roger Winnen
780331k A thumper Unit departs from the east end of Salisbury Copyright Roger Winnen
790613i A Hampshire Unit in the bay at Salisbury. Copyright Roger Winnen
This locomotive is preserved. Copyright John Cornelius
Looking smart in the Network South East colours 50024 Vanguard heads out of Salisbury for London. 16th November 1990 Mike Morant Collection
A Class 31 arrives Salisbury on a Bristol-Portsmouth working. 30th June 1979 Copyright Roger Winnen
33043 on the 1507 Cardiff to Brighton approaching Salisbury Station Saturday 20th June 1987 Copyright Roger Geach
780331g The western end of Salisbury Station Copyright Roger Winnen
Built at Brighton in March 1947 it was later modified having its smooth air casing removed. The loco was withdrawn in 1966 and is currently undergoing restoration on the Mid Hants Railway. Copyright John Cornelius
34023 Blackmore Vale, now in preservation on the Bluebell Railway seen departing Salisbury on the 11th June 1967 with the 'Farewell to Steam railtour'. Copyright Roger Geach Note the trespassing on the running lines - wouldn't be tolerated these days. Copyright Roger Geach
Salisbury 'B' Box and Blue Peter 14th August 1966 Copyright Geoff Matthews
August 1962 30021 on shed at Salisbury. Copyright Sid Sponheimer
30844 August 1962 - Copyright Sid Sponheimer
Salisbury shed 30531 and 31811. August 1962 Copyright Sid Sponheimer
31638 on shed. August 1962 - Copyright Sid Sponheimer
Copyright Sid Sponheimer
Here we see 31638 in a much better state at Sheffield Park on the Bluebell Railway July 2007. Very grateful to Sid for this one making a trio of pictures of the loco at various stages in its history. Copyright Sid Sponheimer
There were 101 of this class produced - they were very rare in Cornwall. Copyright John Cornelius
