Andrew Triggs explores the Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway in 1991 Part 4
910101l Winsor Hill, the 'New' 126 yard, from when the line was doubled in 1892, looking towards Masbury. Copyright Andrew Triggs
910101m Winsor Hill 'up' tunnel looking towards Shepton Mallet. Copyright Andrew Triggs
910101n Station approach road at Masbury, and the preserved station buildings are on the 'up' platform. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
910101o A road near Bath Green Park Station named after the legendary S&D photographer 1915-1989. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
910101p Bath Green Park, the train shed remains as part of the Sainsbury's stores site. Copyright Andrew Triggs
910101q The former Goods shed at Pylle on the branch to Highbridge, now converted into a private dwelling. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
A night trip on the Gunnislake branch by Craig Monday
Hi Keith, An interesting couple of days in the South West.
Jan 12th saw me accompany 3Q91 The Network Rail Ultrasonic test train along the Tamar Valley line to assist with the ground frame at Bere Alston. In the event, the train terminated at Bere Alston with route restrictions for the DRS class 37/6 number 37688 Kingmore TMD. The trip was very enjoyable, especially on the return with the awesome sounds of the 37 powering up the steep climb to St Budeaux Victoria Rd with the Royal Albert bridge beautifully lit above us. Memories to treasure.
The next day, 13th, Colas loco 70803 dropped the Railvac off in Truro yard. A bit too soon for a picture on the way down, but the sun held for the return light loco at Coombe viaduct in sparkling light. 1A83 was up just before it too. All the best for now Craig
Many thanks Craig
Jan 12th saw me accompany 3Q91 The Network Rail Ultrasonic test train along the Tamar Valley line to assist with the ground frame at Bere Alston. In the event, the train terminated at Bere Alston with route restrictions for the DRS class 37/6 number 37688 Kingmore TMD. The trip was very enjoyable, especially on the return with the awesome sounds of the 37 powering up the steep climb to St Budeaux Victoria Rd with the Royal Albert bridge beautifully lit above us. Memories to treasure.
The next day, 13th, Colas loco 70803 dropped the Railvac off in Truro yard. A bit too soon for a picture on the way down, but the sun held for the return light loco at Coombe viaduct in sparkling light. 1A83 was up just before it too. All the best for now Craig
Many thanks Craig
Bere Alston long after the last passengers have gone home . 12th January 2016 Copyright Craig Munday
Manning the 'Token box' at St Budeaux. 12th January 2016 Copyright Craig Munday
37688 3Q91 St Budeaux 12th January 2016 Copyright Craig Munday
A striking view of 37688 3Q91 at St Budeaux 12th January 2016 Copyright Craig Munday
And finally, the next day 70803 heads for home across St Stephens Coombe Viaduct. 13th January 2016 Copyright Craig Munday
A detailed look at the Railvac. by Roger Aston
The arrival of the Railvac at Truro, being an unusual machine, sparked off considerable interest. In these views Roger Aston has taken a close look at the component parts of the machine and its operation becomes self evident.
No more views of the Railvac unless it's somewhere other than at Truro please - many thanks to Roger A.
No more views of the Railvac unless it's somewhere other than at Truro please - many thanks to Roger A.
The business end of the rail vac - a giant vacuum cleaner. 13th January 2016 in Truro Yard. Copyright Roger Aston
The business end of the rail vac - a giant vacuum cleaner. (2) 13th January 2016 in Truro Yard. Copyright Roger Aston
The business end of the rail vac - a giant vacuum cleaner. (3) 13th January 2016 in Truro Yard. Copyright Roger Aston
The Rail Vac Hoppers. 13th January 2016 in Truro Yard. Copyright Roger Aston
The Rail Vacs Power Supply.. 13th January 2016 in Truro Yard. Copyright Roger Aston