W.S.M.R.
Robert Lindley

by bike
Colin Burges
Many thanks Colin - keep up the good work.
David Anthony
at Bodmin Parkway
John Cornelius
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More on the W.S.M.R. Robert Lindley The line ran parallel to the West Somerset Railway, the line of trees marking the route which is now a footpath from Watchet to Washford, (the village visible in the background). It was along here, near to were you can see the DMU, that the Angus Automatic Train Control system was trialed on 5th July 1912. Crowds had gathered on the steep hillsides to the right in the expectation of two locomotives running headlong into each other. Unfortunately for the spectators, the system worked and the locomotives came to a stop! The Brendon hills can be seen in the background, where the Iron Ore Mines were located. Many thanks indeed for your picture and the information, Rob - we are all the wiser. ![]() A DMU on the West Somerset Railway which is parallel to the route of the West Somerset Mineral Railway at this point. The trees on the left hand side mark the route of the old line. This hill formed an excellent grandstand for the crowds which former to watch the signal trials. This picture taken on the 8th August 2018. Copyright Rob Lindley The Kingswear branch by bike Colin Burges Dear Keith, Another scorching Sunday found me taking a leisurely ride as far as Greenway to soak up the holiday atmosphere. Colin. Many thanks Colin - keep up the good work. Wadebridge David Anthony Passing through today (7th August 2018) I see the old platform canopy has been freshened up... Many thanks David. B & W Coach shed at Bodmin Parkway John Cornelius Comments are closed.
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