David Tozer visits
The Welsh Highland Railway & The West Somerset Gala
The Welsh Highland Railway & The West Somerset Gala
Apologies for sending these photos in late. I have been away and one trip was behind my first photo. What a beauty. On my return it was off to Crowcombe Heathfield for the WSR Spring Gala.
Dave
Dave
Atfer working the 11.30 from Caernarfon, Beyer Garrett no 130 comes off the train at Beddgelert Copyright David Tozer
The Caledonian 0-4-4 tank double heads with 5199 on a service to Minehead at Crowcombe Heathfield
Churchward 2857 nears Crowcombe Heathfield on a service from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead. Copyright David Tozer
5199 is seen on a freight approaching Crowcombe Heathfield from Minehead. Copyright David Tozer
75069 Heads out of Crowcombe Heathfield on a train to Minehead. Copyright David Tozer
Thanks David
Newton Abbot
Michael Forward
Michael Forward
Hello Roger, Nice pictures of the two 47s at Penzance, under the roof. Here are two pictures taken at Newton Abbot on 7 July 1984. The first shows 45106 with the 08.55 Newquay to Manchester. Copyright Michael Forward
Roger, here we see 45076 .light engine. Copyright Michael Forward
Thanks Michael
Fresh Track at
Freshford
Alan Peters
Freshford
Alan Peters
This weekend (7th & 8th May) saw engineering work taking place at Freshford, in the early hours of Saturday the track has been cut and in the process of being lifted, in the distance Colas Rail 70809 is seen with 6C20 from Westbury waiting to be loaded with spoil
Drier Alan Peters
Drier Alan Peters
Freshford - the track has been cut into sections ready for removal. 6th May 2022. Copyright Driver Alan Peters.
Unusually Colas Rail 56113 was in charge of 6C22 from Freshford to Westbury via Bristol Temple Meads and Taunton, seen at nearby Limpley Stoke in the sunshine on 7th May 2022 with 15 loaded Falcon wagons and 4 Coalfish wagons with 1,200 tonnes of spoil Copyright Driver Alan Peters .
A note courtesy Wikipedia - Freshford railway station serves the village of Freshford, Bath and North east Somerset. It also serves the nearby village of Limpley Stoke.
For many years the station had a notable flower garden maintained by the Vaisey sisters. This later faded but in 2007 local residents renovated the garden and planted new flowers in the memory of the Vaisey sisters. A few weeks later staff fromNetwork Rail cut down all the flowers.
In February 2006, Platform 2 at Freshford was raised by 30 cm to reduce the large stepping gap between the train and the platform. It had been lowered in 1988 as part of the realignment of the track through the station to allow trains to pass at a faster speed. At the same time the platform was raised, the station also received additional improvements including better lighting and the construction of a new waiting shelter.[
For many years the station had a notable flower garden maintained by the Vaisey sisters. This later faded but in 2007 local residents renovated the garden and planted new flowers in the memory of the Vaisey sisters. A few weeks later staff fromNetwork Rail cut down all the flowers.
In February 2006, Platform 2 at Freshford was raised by 30 cm to reduce the large stepping gap between the train and the platform. It had been lowered in 1988 as part of the realignment of the track through the station to allow trains to pass at a faster speed. At the same time the platform was raised, the station also received additional improvements including better lighting and the construction of a new waiting shelter.[
All seems well at Freshford nowadays.
Nocturnal Grid
Driver Alan Peters
Driver Alan Peters
After a spirited performance working 6C22 back to Westbury, 56113 is seen at journeys end at Westbury Down Sidings after stabling the train, incidentally 2022 will see the 'Grid' celebrate its 40th birthday!
Driver Alan Peters
Driver Alan Peters
At rest, the Nocturnal Grid back at Westbury. 7th May 2022. Copyright Driver Alan Peters.
Many thanks indeed Alan.
Andrew Triggs
Reviews the Gala at the
Swanage Branch
Reviews the Gala at the
Swanage Branch
At the start of the day at Corfe Castle, visiting Class 44 D4 'Great Gable' rolls back into the station before working to Norden 6thMay 2022. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
Question from Martin Scane
& answered by Graham Mann
& answered by Graham Mann
Martin plus his camera was there for the 47's on their way down hauling the 'Cornish Explorer Statesman' on the 6th May 2022. The object of interest to the gathered throng was what is it called?. Obviously greasing the track, and surrounding area. The question is what is it called?
Graham Mann comes up with the official answer The official term is a “ rail flange lubricator” and there are hundreds on the infrastructure many of which are solar powered.
Kind Regards Graham Mann
Kind Regards Graham Mann
Many thanks Graham.
Yeoford
Clive Nye
Clive Nye
Yeoford - a class 33 on a service from Barnstaple opos through one arch while St Andrews Church tower at Colebrooke peers through the other. 19th Aug 78 Copyright Clive Nye
Many thanks Clive.