12th October 2023

Whiteball Siding
Chris Osment

Although the box's base was indeed the original S&F structure, the lever-frame in the photo was a 1927 GWR replacement, which is now in the G&WSR's Cheltenham Racecourse box.
Chris Osment

Whiteball Siding box 1974. Copyright Doug \Nicholls.

Many thanks Chris

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 The Night Riviera on a driver return training run to Exeter
Roger Salter     David Tozer           Roger Winnen

57602 Heads the 08.01 Penzance to Exeter St David's Driver training run. Copyright Roger Winnen

57602 Works the ECS of the Night Riviera seen passing Dawlish on route to Exeter St Davids. Copyright Roger Salter

Taken this morning as the Driver Training loco and Night Riviera stock approaches Exminster. Copyright David Tozer

57602 With the returning run also at Dawlish. Copyright Roger Salter

The RHTT at Marazion
Peter Dale

The RHTT crossing the Marsh at Marazion last Saturday morning. Copyright Peter Dale

Many Thanks Peter

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A Walk in the New Forest
Part 2
Michael Forward

Hello Roger, Continuing with the walk on 11 September 1991 we see the heather in bloom on Setley Plain, near Brockenhurst to where 2Hap unit 6097 is heading Copyright Michael Forward

Roger, Finally we are at Lymington Pier station where 6105 is waiting with the 17.57 to Brockenhurst. Next stop for me the Isle of Wight! Thanks for dealing with these. Michael

Many Thanks Michael
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Yesterdays redundant HST wkg. 
Staffords Bridge
Paul Barlow

Today's (11th October 2023) redundant Cross country HST working from Laira to Ely for storage, and a couple of shots of 43366 in happier days.
Kind regards. Paul Barlow 

43366 HST 40 43378 0606 Edinburgh to Plymouth leaves at Exeter St Davids 26th January 2023. Copyright Paul Barlow.

26th January 2023. Copyright Paul Barlow.

43366 43239 0957 Laira to Ely 5Q00 ( for storage) are just about to cross Syafords Bridge, 11th October 2023. Copyright Paul Barlow.

Many thanks Paul.

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Bath Spa
Guy Vincent

Today (11th October 2023)  a further HST set formerly operated by Cross Country left Laira for storage at Ely.  Unusually the route taken from Bristol was via Bath Spa to Swindon and I was able to record the sad passage through Bath.  The formation of 5Q00 0957 Laira - Ely Papworth Sdgs was 43366 41026 42051 42379 41035 42037 42342 and 43239.  A mix of carriages, not a full set as used in service, all fully debranded and in very clean external condition. Hopefully some enterprising operator will realise the worth of this sliding door-equipped stock and make further use of it. 

Following recent developments I'll provide another HST fleet update shortly, also observations on redundant rail left by the lineside.

Regards for now. Guy Vincent

Bath Spa 43366 (43239) 5Q00 0957 Laira - Ely Papworth Sdgs. 11th October 2023. Copyright Guy Vincent.

Bath Spa 43239 (led by 43366) 5Q00 0957 Laira - Ely Papworth Sdgs. 11th October 2023. Copyright Guy Vincen

Many thanks Guy.

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One more from Martin on holiday.
Teignmouth
Martin Scane

Teignmouth 66165 with 17.18 6C53 St Blazey to Exeter Riverside. 11th October 2023. Copyright Martin Scane.

Many thanks Martin.

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Excellent Video
​Exe Valley Line
James Bown

​https://youtu.be/pm8sWVzzAbU?si=w0MkNOSTi7qFe8Rh Hi Keith. I have just enjoyed this wonderful vintage film of the Exe Valley Line ( Exeter to Dulverton). Filmed in colour it provides a wonderful memory of the workings of this attractive branch line with a good commentary as well. CRS members will be in for a treat. Kind regards James Bown.

Many thanks for the link James - this is an excellent record of services on the Exe Valley - very well worth watching.

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North Dorset Rly
An appeal

​Dear members, we are approaching the end of the consultation period for our new proposed Riverside car park and would really appreciate if you have not already done so a supportive comment lodged on Dorset’s online Planning system.  The reason why we have made this application is that without new car parking North Dorset Railway will not have sufficient space for visitors’ and volunteers’ cars as we continue to develop the potential of the Railway as a visitor attraction and move towards operational passenger-carrying services.. It needn’t take long to do and even a very brief comment will help enormously. We have until 20th October to respond to the Council. Every individual supportive statement will improve our chances of a successful outcome.
 
The planning application is P/FUL/2023/04880 and can be found at Dorsetcouncil.gov.uk under planning and the link below should take you straight to the application.
Planning application: P/FUL/2023/04880 - dorsetforyou.com (dorsetcouncil.gov.uk)
 
When making your comments you can mention briefly why you support the proposal for a new car park. It would be fine, for example, to explain what the railway means for you personally (eg as a volunteer perhaps meeting and making friends, learning new skills, or contributing to conserving worthwhile railway heritage, or as a visitor perhaps, enjoying the attraction the station offers for all the family, using its facilities or experiencing its special event days etc). 
 
The important thing to remember is that without this planning permission our future as an active heritage railway will inevitably be severely limited and every positive comment helps.
 
You can also write to Dorset Council quoting the planning reference but the deadline for your letters is the same as online -20th October.
 
Many thanks for doing this and thank you to those who have already commented.
 
NDR Trustee’s
 

If you feel you can help please do.

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