Lord Dowding Westbury & Frome
Guy Vincent
Guy Vincent
Good afternoon Keith,
Despite the fog and very dull conditions here in Somerset today I ventured out for our last steam offering of the year, namely SR 34046 'Braunton' running under the identity of scrapped sister loco 34052 'Lord Dowding' on a Steam Dreams 1Z35 0715 London Victoria-Minehead 'Cathedrals Express' day excursion. The train was 57 late away from London as the ECS from Southall was delayed due to an earlier fatality at Southall but some of the time was recovered. Images were recorded of the train arriving at Westbury and during the water stop at Frome. Only about two thirds of the seats seemed to have been taken and diesel 47802 was chuntering away at the back. A nice sight though due to the cold air causing extra effect.
The full formation of the train was: SR34046 35451 5222 5200 9104 13440 99352 13320 99347 1666 5236 5249 47802
Despite the fog and very dull conditions here in Somerset today I ventured out for our last steam offering of the year, namely SR 34046 'Braunton' running under the identity of scrapped sister loco 34052 'Lord Dowding' on a Steam Dreams 1Z35 0715 London Victoria-Minehead 'Cathedrals Express' day excursion. The train was 57 late away from London as the ECS from Southall was delayed due to an earlier fatality at Southall but some of the time was recovered. Images were recorded of the train arriving at Westbury and during the water stop at Frome. Only about two thirds of the seats seemed to have been taken and diesel 47802 was chuntering away at the back. A nice sight though due to the cold air causing extra effect.
The full formation of the train was: SR34046 35451 5222 5200 9104 13440 99352 13320 99347 1666 5236 5249 47802
34046 (34052) arriving at Westbury with the 1Z35 Victoria-Minehead on the 17th December 2016 Copyright Guy Vincent
'34052' taking water and receiving 'pit stop attention' beneath 'Brunel's Barn' at Frome on the Victoria-Minehead 'Cathedrals Express' day excursion today, Saturday 17th December 2016 Copyright Guy Vincent
With all good wishes and Season's Greetings to your good self and all fellow contributors / readers of this first class website, looking forward to 2017 and plenty more interesting articles and news.
Guy Vincent Frome Many thanks to you as well Guy, without you and other much valued contributors this website would be nothing
Guy Vincent Frome Many thanks to you as well Guy, without you and other much valued contributors this website would be nothing
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Roger Winnen
Roger Winnen
This picture taken on the 7th March 1974 commands the comment 'Hey, what's going on here'? As two individuals are at work on the cutting side just beyond the platform end. All trace of their 'misdoings' are buried now as the cutting is completely filled. Copyright Roger Winnen
Hemyock branch
Robert Lindley
Robert Lindley
The loading dock at Culmstock. 14th December 2016 Copyright Robert Lindley
Without the aid of an old map you'd be hard put to find any railway remains at Culmstock. However the pub sign depicts a steam loco and is called 'The Culm Valley'' gives a clue. Robert Lindley sends in this picture and comment. Hi Keith I came across the remains of a loading dock at Culmstock, on the Hemyock Branch this week. The track must have run through what is now the pub car park, as behind the dock is the river. Also behind my back is a modern house across the track bed called "Station House". Have a great Christmas Rob Many thanks Rob and the same to you - Sid Sponheimer supplies the picture nelow from happier days, many thanks also to Sid.
This picture of Culmstock from the back of a departing train heading for Hemyock. The station has been wiped off the face of the earth and the loading bank is just off the picture to the left. The area is now a car park for the pub which was, and is, behind the station building. Culmstock 14th February 1962 Copyright Sid Sponheimer