15th August 2021

Today at
Midsomer Norton
Chris Osment

Midsomer Norton - Austin 1 awaits departure with the 2.10. 15th August 2021. Copyright Chris Osment

Midsomer Norton station - looking imaculate - we are looking towards Radstock. 15th August 2021. Copyright Chris Osment

Many Austin's on display at Midsomer Norton station. 15th August 2021. Copyright Chris Osment

Many thanks Chris.
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Bahamas on the
West Somerset Railway
Derek Buttivant

Bahamas leaving Bishops Lydeard on route to Norton Fitzwarren and London. Copyright Derek Buttivant

Bahamas between Bishops Lydeard and Norton Fitzwarren on its run back to London. Copyright Derek Buttivant

Hello Roger.
Bahamas made a repeat visit to the West Somerset Railway today, the previous tour having been oversubscribed.  It ran in the same paths as last time and, similarly, Bahamas came off at Bishops Lydeard to be replaced by a pair of WSR locos for the run to Watchet.  The train was then brought back as empty stock to Bishops Lydeard for servicing before returning to Watchet ready for the final departure back to London, once again with Bahamas taking over from Bishops Lydeard.  The attached photos show the return train between Bishops Lydeard and Norton Fizwarren.
Best wishes,
Derek

Thanks Derek

Langport
Bill Elston

The West Somerset Steam Express from Paddington to Bishops Lydeard  ran today, and is seen here crossing Langport Viaduct and
the River Parrett hauled by Jubilee 45596 BAHAMAS.

Best wishes, Bill

These pictures of 45596 crossing Langport viaduct and river Parrett. 14th August 2021 Copyright Bill Elston

Two smashing pictures Bill, well caught.

Many thanks Bill.
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Westbury Diversion
Driver Alan Peters

As featured in yesterday news Alan catches one of the diverted Cross Country services.

The tail end of 1S55 the 13.27 HST from Plymouth to Edinburgh XC service diverted via Westbury due to engineering work at Bristol East, a young enthusiast captures the scene on the 7th August 2021. Copyright Driver Alan Peters.

Many thanks Alan.
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Manningford observations
Ken Mumford

In trying to avoid the traffic congestion that is normal during Summer Saturdays, I tried to avoid that to get to Pewsey - via Avebury and East Kennet. However, I could see that there was not much chance of me getting to Pewsey in time, so I headed for Manningford (between Pewsey and Woodborough).  Here I found a bridge over that main line PLUS a nearby excellent place to park my car.  From that bridge there was a super view in both directions.  After about 20 minutes I photographed a Flying Cucumber (2 x 5 car) heading towards London. Then came 45596 'Bahamas'  heading west it later  returned by the same route that evening.
Kind regards, Ken Mumford

A London bound IET at Manningford. 14th August 2021 Copyright Ken Mumord.

Many thanks Ken, well copped.

Manningford Halt
Wikipedia

Manningford Halt is a former railway station which opened in 1932 in Manningford parish, Wiltshire, England on the Berks and Hants Extenion Railway between Pewsey and Devizes.  The halt closed in 1966 when local services were withdrawn.
The halt was about half a mile north of both Manningford Abbots and Manningford Bruce, west of the bridge carrying the Wilcot road over the railway, which had opened in 1862. The two platforms each had a small corrugated iron shelter.
The station was demolished after closure leaving no trace of its existence. The track remains open as part of the Reading to Taunton line.  (Information courtesy Wikipedia)