3rd July 2021

Todays Statesman

On a dull misty 3rd July 2021 LSL operated class 47s Nos. 47593 'Galloway Princess'
and No.47614 (47853) pass Cowley Bridge Junc. working the 1Z45 04:50 Derby to Penzance
Cornish Riviera Statesman charter.
Regards Keith Turley.

Statesman at Cowley Bridges 3rd July 2021 Copyright Keith Turley

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Exminster Signalbox
Chris Bellett

I promised some photographs of Exminster Signalbox taken during a site visit on 09 February 2003 when it was being looked at for possible preservation, either at the Steam Museum at Swindon or the Didcot Railway Centre.  As we know both never happened.  The signalbox structure was in a very poor state and the idea was abandoned.
 
Kind Regards,
Chris Bellett
Retired S&T Engineer
CRS Member

Exminster Signalbox interior. 9th February 2003. Copyright Chris Bellett.

Exminster Signalbox looking in rather poor condition. 3rd February 2003. Copyright Chris Bellett.

Exminster Signalbox 3rd February 2003. Copyright Chris Bellett.

Many thanks Chris.
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Ashcott (& Meare)
Clive Smith

A visit to the RSPB Ham And Wall Nature Reserve didn't result in any photos of bitterns or marsh harriers but I did manage these of the site of Ashcott station which closed in March 1966 along with the Somerset & Dorset Railway and line from Evercreech Junction to Burnham. The building which Roger Winnen photographed in 1979 (in the CRS  archives)  no longer exists and the site now has a bungalow but the owner has clearly paid tribute to the old station and the S&D. The tracked now forms part of the trails around the bird reserve and about 400 yards along what was the line to Glastonbury is a viewing area which is the recommended spot to see the famous  autumn and winter starling murmurations on the Somerset Levels.
Regards
Clive Smith 

Ashcott and meare - site of old station. 2nd July 2021. Copyright Clive Smith.

Ashcott and Mere 2nd July 2021. Copyright Clive Smith (2)

Many thanks Clive and congratulations to the owner for the tribute.
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Ashcott
Roger Winnen

Ashcott crossing and station building. 3rd February 1979 Copyright Roger Winnen

Many thanks Roger.

KJ was on the very last train to call at Ashcott, I was in a crowded compartment - no idea where we were - never been there before, but somebody shouted out 'Ashcott' and we chuffed on towards Bridgwater! Memories - Alas my camera had failed on the start of my day out.

Links to old photographs for sale,

https://www.flickr.com/photos/12a_kingmoor_klickr/6893548873

https://www.railwaystationphotographs.co.uk/ashcott--meare-railway-station-photo-glastonbury---shapwick-sdjr-18-1561-p.asp

Part 2 of all in a days spotting - Eastleigh & & Southampton '79
Paul Barlow

33109 about to leave Southampton under the superb signal gantry, on the 0752 Newcastle to Poole 1O19 16th August 1979. Copyright Paul Barlow

73102 waits at Southampton on Weymouth quay to London Waterloo Channel Islands boat train 16th August 1979. Copyright Paul Barlow

73118 passes through Southampton on tanks. 16th August 1979. Copyright Paul Barlow.

Many thanks Paul
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Test Train down again
Andrew Triggs

​4 shots of today's 1Q18 06.11 Reading Triangle Sidings-Paignton run with former VTEC Power cars 43290/299 taken at Ponsandane footbridge and then later heading for Paignton at Sandy Road bridge, just clear of Gwinear Road
All the Best
Andrew

Test train at Ponsandane 2nd July 2021. Copyright Andrew Triggs

Test train at Ponsandane 2nd July 2021. Copyright Andrew Triggs

Test train at Sandy Road bridge - W of Gwinear Rd. 2nd July 2021. Copyright Andrew Triggs

Test train at Sandy Road bridge - W of Gwinear Rd. 2nd July 2021. Copyright Andrew Triggs

Many thanks Andrew.
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