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9th August 2018

9/8/2018

 
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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.
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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.
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Many thanks Colin - keep up the good work.
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The 1615 Paignton follows the curve to cross Hookhills Viaduct on the climb from Goodrington to Churston.5th August 2018 Copyright Colin Burges
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The same train crosses the viaduct above the road leading down to Broadsands. The road doesn't appear on the O.S. until 1938. I dropped down to the sands just for the exercise in climbing back up, before going through Galmpton and taking the road to Greenway Quay. Copyright Colin Burges
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A smashing shot as 75014 emerges from the 495 yard Greenway Tunnel 17.59 5th August 2018 Copyright Colin Burges
Wadebridge 
David Anthony
Passing through today (7th August 2018) I see the old platform canopy has been freshened up...  Many thanks David.
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Wadebridge Station gets a repaint, and very nice it looks too. Photograph by David Anthony. Copyright.
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Wadebridge 2 - the canopy gets a repaint. 7th August 2018 Copyright Daivd Anthony
B & W Coach shed
at Bodmin Parkway
John Cornelius
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An undated shot showing a large amount of stock stored on what was to become the location of the carriage shed at Bodmin Parkway It lies in exposed conditions. Copyright John Cornelius
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The construction of the shed in progress. Taken from the extreme end of the car park on the downside of the main line. The nearest siding which remains outside the shed is the head shunt used to transfer stock and locomotives from Network Rail to the B & W. Copyright John Cornelius
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Further progress on the construction of the shed. Copyright John Cornelius
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The shed completed - an attractive advertising poster adorns the side of the building. When the doors are shut access is via a small door on the head shunt side. Copyright John Cornelius

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