New bridge sections at Saveock.
By Mick House.
The new bridge sections at Saveock have been put in over the weekend by Baldwin’s 1000 tonnes capacity crane. Words and photos by Mick House.
Baldwin’s 1000 tonne crane on standby at Saveock Bridge ready to lift in concrete bridge sections this weekend. Photo by Mick House.
The new bridge sections in place. Photo by Mick House.
Meet 'Sam', Yeovil's pet.
John Cornelius
John Cornelius
Morning Keith, We are quite versatile at Yeovil junction in what we have achieved over the years.
This is one of them. The restoration of Fowler 22900'SAM' which has taken 10/12 years to complete.
IT entered service about two months ago and is used for shunting when our Ruston is not available. It cannot operate passenger trains at present as it has no vacuum brake, only a hand brake.
But it makes a welcome addition to our fleet of small loco's.
'IT' was named 'SAM' after one of our members 'Jack Russell' dog, who was a regular visitor with his master at the centre for several years and nick named 'the railway dog' cheers JOHN C.
A lovely story John, many thanks.
This is one of them. The restoration of Fowler 22900'SAM' which has taken 10/12 years to complete.
IT entered service about two months ago and is used for shunting when our Ruston is not available. It cannot operate passenger trains at present as it has no vacuum brake, only a hand brake.
But it makes a welcome addition to our fleet of small loco's.
'IT' was named 'SAM' after one of our members 'Jack Russell' dog, who was a regular visitor with his master at the centre for several years and nick named 'the railway dog' cheers JOHN C.
A lovely story John, many thanks.
SAM - RIP
Morning Keith, 'SAM' belonged to John Barrett,who was our treasurer at Yeovil for several years.
SAM always accompanied him on his visits and became a friend to all the members who came to work at the centre,hence the nickname 'the railway dog'. Sadly when he was about 12 years old,he was out walking with john
one day,both had stopped at the side of the road to let a car pass, when Sam suddenly ran out in front of it and was run over with fatal results.
As John had loaned the money to buy the diesel loco,he suggested that when the loco was restored it be named Sam in memory of his dog.
However not long after Sam's passing, John bought another 'jack Russell'puppy from near Barnstaple and named it 'BARNY' and of course it comes to Yeovil when ever John comes.
So their we are, hope this is of interest. cheers JOHN C.
Pity about 'Sam', welcome to 'Barny'.
Morning Keith, 'SAM' belonged to John Barrett,who was our treasurer at Yeovil for several years.
SAM always accompanied him on his visits and became a friend to all the members who came to work at the centre,hence the nickname 'the railway dog'. Sadly when he was about 12 years old,he was out walking with john
one day,both had stopped at the side of the road to let a car pass, when Sam suddenly ran out in front of it and was run over with fatal results.
As John had loaned the money to buy the diesel loco,he suggested that when the loco was restored it be named Sam in memory of his dog.
However not long after Sam's passing, John bought another 'jack Russell'puppy from near Barnstaple and named it 'BARNY' and of course it comes to Yeovil when ever John comes.
So their we are, hope this is of interest. cheers JOHN C.
Pity about 'Sam', welcome to 'Barny'.
The 'Exeter Flyer'
Railtour Mike Morant
Railtour Mike Morant
This is the third of Mike Morant's pictures of this railtour, tomorrow we take a look at his irreplaceable shots of the Exmoor Ranger. Many thanks Mike
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BR Standard 4MT 2-6-4T no. 80039 at Barnstaple Junction.
[Mike Morant collection]
BR Standard 4MT 2-6-4T no. 80039 at Barnstaple Junction.
[Mike Morant collection]