1962 Part 29. We arrive at the
Somerset & Dorset
Michael L. Roach
Somerset & Dorset
Michael L. Roach
NINETEEN SIXTY TWO – PART 29 Michael L. Roach
Templecombe
After taking some photos on the Yeovil to Taunton line in Part 28 I finally reached Templecombe station about 7.30pm on Friday 29 June 1962. Soon after I was able to greet my friend IDM who had arrived at Templecombe on the 5.00pm from Waterloo hauled by Bulleid Pacific 34056 “Croydon” of Exmouth Junction Shed. The engine lasted until May 1967, which was almost the end of steam on the Southern Region. We watched the station pilot ex-GWR 0-6-0 no. 3216 bring the 6.45pm from Bournemouth West backwards into the S&D platform at the station. The 4C had been hauled from Bournemouth by BR 2-6-0 no 76015 of Bournemouth Shed. Templecombe Shed lay to the east of the S&D main line which passed under the Waterloo to Exeter line east of the station. We walked there and bunked the shed at 8.45pm that evening. I recorded four of the engines in my photos, although there were more than that on shed. It was a dull evening but the resultant photos of the engines on shed were quite acceptable despite being taken at 1/30 second.
MLR / 24 June 2023
Templecombe
After taking some photos on the Yeovil to Taunton line in Part 28 I finally reached Templecombe station about 7.30pm on Friday 29 June 1962. Soon after I was able to greet my friend IDM who had arrived at Templecombe on the 5.00pm from Waterloo hauled by Bulleid Pacific 34056 “Croydon” of Exmouth Junction Shed. The engine lasted until May 1967, which was almost the end of steam on the Southern Region. We watched the station pilot ex-GWR 0-6-0 no. 3216 bring the 6.45pm from Bournemouth West backwards into the S&D platform at the station. The 4C had been hauled from Bournemouth by BR 2-6-0 no 76015 of Bournemouth Shed. Templecombe Shed lay to the east of the S&D main line which passed under the Waterloo to Exeter line east of the station. We walked there and bunked the shed at 8.45pm that evening. I recorded four of the engines in my photos, although there were more than that on shed. It was a dull evening but the resultant photos of the engines on shed were quite acceptable despite being taken at 1/30 second.
MLR / 24 June 2023
7183 Bullied Pacific 34056 “Croydon” departs Templecombe with 5C on the 5.00pm Waterloo to Yeovil Junction on the evening of 29 June 1962. Copyright Michael L. Roach.
7186 4F 0-6-0 no. 44557 is seen on Templecombe Shed; the engine had been on the S&D since nationalisation but would depart to Carlisle Kingmoor a few weeks later in August 1962. Behind is 8F no. 48468. Copyright Michael L. Roach.
7184 Collet goods 3216 pilots the 6.45pm from Bournemouth West into the platform at Templecombe where the train terminated. At the other end of the 4C was the train engine 76015. The main road through the village passed under the railway just here between the engine and the photographer. Copyright Michael L. Roach.
7187 A general view of Templecombe Shed at 8.55pm on 29.06.1962 with 44557 and 48468 on the right. In the foreground is 2223 (withdrawn the previous month) and just beyond the wooden-bodied wagon was 82001. All four engines recorded had interesting shed histories. It was a dull evening and the last two photos were taken at 1/30 second. Copyright Michael L. Roach.
Many thanks Michael. A copy of the above is repeated in Michael's new section - 'Extracts from the diary of a lifetime enthusiast' - this is available off a New Tab on the Homepage.
Alan Peters Report
Driver Alan Peters
Driver Alan Peters
66055 'Alain Thauvette' at Westbury MHD on 2nd July 2023. Note the train has been split in order to keep the crossing clear. Copyright Driver Alan Peters.
Cross Country HST power car 43378 arriving at Bristol Temple Meads with 1E67 the Plymouth to Leeds service diverted via Newport and Gloucester due to engineering works, the train is arriving at Platform 9 and will be followed to Bristol Parkway by 165101 forming 2E50 which is waiting in platform 7 on 02/07/23 - Alan Peters
The same Cross Country HST working 1E67 Plymouth to Leeds has now reversed at Bristol Parkway and 43239 is leading departing for Newport where the train will again reverse, catch them whilst you can as time is running out for XC HST's, it is understood a special final run will be to the Swanage Railway, 02/07/23 - Alan Peters
Many thanks Alan, you have and do a grand job.
Howard Sprenger
The Falmouth branch
The Falmouth branch
Howard continues his series of pictures taken back in the 60's and 70's
Falmouth - its the 12th August 1968 and the DMU stands at the terminus. The main staion buildings await demolition in the background. Copyright Harold Sprenger
Ponsanooth viaduct. 22nd August 1976 . Copyright Howard Sprenger.
We now move on to Truro station - a view from the west end of Coronation Terrace. It's the 29th May 1979, note the lack of traffic and the absence of yellow lines. Copyright Howard Sprenger.
Truro, a view from the foot bridge at the west end of the station - an up service waits to depart. 29th May 1973 Copyright Harold Sprenger
Truro, a view looking west as a down train stands at the platform and a DMU forms an up service. 12th June 1968 Copyright Harold Sprenger
Truro Signalbox with the word 'east' blacked out. 29th May 1973. Copyright Howard Sprenger
Many thanks Howard.
St Germans Viaduct
Chris Harvey
Chris Harvey
An HST crosses St Germans viaduct on the 1st July 2023. A fine panorama but oh for a brighter train!
Many thanks Chris.
Clevedon & Portishead
Colin Burges
Colin Burges
It's odd that you published Richard Giles's piece about Clevedon without mention of what I sent you on Friday, which included the mural in Station Road, Clevedon. I expect you were inundated at the weekend with all the events.
https://www.teignrail.co.uk/scouting/83-clevedon-and-portishead/
Cheers, Colin.
https://www.teignrail.co.uk/scouting/83-clevedon-and-portishead/
Cheers, Colin.
I have offered my apologies to Colin and included reference to his as usual detailed coverage in the Clevedon branch section - sorry Colin.