Yarde Halt
Roger Geach
Roger Geach
The remains of Yarde halt as seen on the 22nd September 2015. Copyright Roger Geach
Yarde Halt railway station was an intermediate halt on the initially privately run North Devon and Cornwall Junction Light Railway, constructed in 1925 to serve clay works along its route. It was closed to passengers in 1965 and now forms part of the popular Traka Trail, a route for ramblers promoted by the local council. Courtesy Wikipedia.
Many thanks Roger
Last train beyond
Torrington
Paul Barlow
Torrington
Paul Barlow
Ian Allan - Atlantic Coast Express.
The above information courtesy Six Bells Junction Railtour Filesl
Further details from Paul,
The details of the train were 33025/027 0815 Waterloo to Torrington. 33027 leading to Barnstaple when it was attached to rear of train.
They then worked top and tailed 1400 Torrington to Bideford, 1500 Bideford to Torrington, then 1600 Torrington to Waterloo, 33025 was removed from rear at Barnstaple the headed the train (with 33027) to Waterloo.
Got to Exeter and 33043 was working the 1818 to Waterloo
Keep up the good work!
Kind regards, Paul.
The details of the train were 33025/027 0815 Waterloo to Torrington. 33027 leading to Barnstaple when it was attached to rear of train.
They then worked top and tailed 1400 Torrington to Bideford, 1500 Bideford to Torrington, then 1600 Torrington to Waterloo, 33025 was removed from rear at Barnstaple the headed the train (with 33027) to Waterloo.
Got to Exeter and 33043 was working the 1818 to Waterloo
Keep up the good work!
Kind regards, Paul.
On arrival at Torrington the railtour train was drawn out onto Torrington viaduct by 33025 while the coaching stock was watered from a tap at Torrington station. 16th October 1982. Copyright Paul Barlow. This was the last train on any part of the Torrington - Meeth line.
22027 Earl of Mount Batten at Torrington. 16th October 1982 Copyright Paul Barlow
After arrival at Torrington from Waterloo the train did a 'shuttle' back to Bideford before forming the 16.00 to London Waterloo from Torrington. 16th October 2020. Copyright Paul Barlow.
33025 Sultan at Bideford ready to head the 14.00 departure to Torrington. 16th October 1982. Copyright Paul Barlow.
33027 Earl Mountbatten of Burma stands at Bideford on the rear of the 14.00 departure to Torrington. Copyright Paul Barlow
TThe nameplates of 33027 Earl of Mountbatten are clearly visible as the train stands at Torrington station with the 1400 to Bideford 16 October 1982 Copyright Paul Barlow N.B. The steep hill leading up to Torrington is can be seen on the left in the picture.
The railtour having arrived back at Barnstaple hauled by 33025 and 33027 stops while 33025 runs round 33027 to head the 16.00 Torrington to Waterloo . 16th October 1982 Copyright Paul Barlow
My apologies to Paul, his pictures were received on the 38th Anniversary of the railtour but due to an editorial problem are now a few days late! KJ
Many thanks Paul.