Didcot & Southampton
Michael Forward
Michael Forward
Here is a picture taken on 27 October 1995 to the West of Didcot station showing 60074 arriving from Avonmouth with a loaded mgr for Didcot power station. Although so much has changed now, we can be thankful that the 60 is still active in the DB Cargo fleet. Thanks and best wishes Copyright Michael Forward
Scottie at Southampton
Hello Roger, Great pictures on the site as ever,the ones form Michael Roach brought back some memories. Here is my humble offering which shows 47649 arriving at Southampton(12.35) with the 09.33 from Plymouth. on 7 January 1989(The day before I reached age 42,seems so long ago but I am still here!) Copyright Michael Forward
Many Thanks Michael
Swindon Rainbows
Dennis Clarke
Dennis Clarke
A couple of pictures I took at Swindon just over 10 years ago, on 25th October 2011, well before all of that electrification infrastructure was around. 60007 with 6B33 13:35 Theale to Robeston empty Murco tanks. 43161 approaching Swindon with a Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads service. Regards, Dennis
60 007 approaching Swindon with the 6B33 Theale to Robertson service. 25th October 2011 Copyright Dennis Clarke
43161 approaching Swindon with a Paddington - BTM. service 25th October 2011. Copyright Dennis Clarke
Thanks Dennis.
Topsham Yesterday
David Tozer
David Tozer
Topsham today.
One view of the old Topsham Signal Box - redundant since 1973.
150266 was working the 1357 Exmouth to Paignton. This had replaced a Turbo, starting from Exeter (St David's) as the booked unit had failed at Paignton. 166206 was working the 1255 Paignton to Exmouth.The GWR appeared to be stretched for units today as on another diagram was 150207 by itself, in addition 150266. A second Turbo 166221 was also working Paignton to Exmouth and return diagrams.
Dave
One view of the old Topsham Signal Box - redundant since 1973.
150266 was working the 1357 Exmouth to Paignton. This had replaced a Turbo, starting from Exeter (St David's) as the booked unit had failed at Paignton. 166206 was working the 1255 Paignton to Exmouth.The GWR appeared to be stretched for units today as on another diagram was 150207 by itself, in addition 150266. A second Turbo 166221 was also working Paignton to Exmouth and return diagrams.
Dave
Topsham Signal Box - disused for 48 years. 26th October 2021 Copyright David Tozer.
Topsham - 150266 and 166206 passing 26th October.2021. Copyright David Tozer.
Many thanks David. It is good that the signalbox has survived all these years - it adds character to the station.
N.B. Roy Hart out in Burma kindly supplies the additional information.
Topsham station buildings together with the signal box are listed buildings, grade ll. The box still contains its lever frame.
Thanks Roy.
N.B. Roy Hart out in Burma kindly supplies the additional information.
Topsham station buildings together with the signal box are listed buildings, grade ll. The box still contains its lever frame.
Thanks Roy.
Torquay
Roger Winnen
Roger Winnen
A nice bit of smoke !! As a Peak departs Torquay on a service to Paignton. Copyright Roger Winnen..
From the massive Roger Winnen photographic bank - many thanks Roger.