Exeter & District Model Engineering Society's
shed and siding opening.
A very colourful review and report
Mick House and David Tozer
shed and siding opening.
A very colourful review and report
Mick House and David Tozer
Copyright Mick House.
Ajax with Samuel Woolley driving. Copyright Mick House
Southern 2-4-2 762 Lyn. Copyright David Tozer
The new shed is declared open. Copyright Mick House.
For a full report with many pictures taken on this delightful day very much enjoyed by one and all please click here for our Pleasure & Light Railways section - the items are in alphabetical order so please scroll to Exeter and Disrict Model Engineering Society.
Many thanks to Mick House and David Tozer.
Bude Sand Railway
Andrew and Diane Jones
Andrew and Diane Jones
Dear Keith and Valerie,
I had read about the sand railway before and the remains that were uncovered a few years back but didn't realise that there was a substantial length embedded in the canal embankment.
Although not the original rails they date back to 1924 and were last used in the 40's. Interestingly the sleepers are steel and considering the corrosive atmosphere they have stood up well.
Bude was very busy on the day we visited and I could only think that Beeching did very little to promote North Cornwall which until recently had suffered for many years in the aftermath of such short sighted decisions.
Very best wishes Andrew and Diane
I had read about the sand railway before and the remains that were uncovered a few years back but didn't realise that there was a substantial length embedded in the canal embankment.
Although not the original rails they date back to 1924 and were last used in the 40's. Interestingly the sleepers are steel and considering the corrosive atmosphere they have stood up well.
Bude was very busy on the day we visited and I could only think that Beeching did very little to promote North Cornwall which until recently had suffered for many years in the aftermath of such short sighted decisions.
Very best wishes Andrew and Diane
Bude Sand Railway 3rd September 2023. Copyright Andrew and Diane Jones.
Bude Sand Railway 3rd September 2023. Copyright Andrew and Diane Jones.
Bude Sand Railway - note the steel sleepers. 3rd September 2023. Copyright Andrew and Diane Jones.
Many thanks Andrew - hope Diane enjoyed her swim!
From the Phil Smith Collection
Seen at Pilning station on the 3d September 2023. Copyright Phil Smith. No idea how long the notice has been there.
 Copyright Phil Smith |  Copyright Phil Smith |
Nearing the end - picture at Patchway staiton. Near the end of my road. Copyright Phil Smith
Thanks Phil.