Gloucester to
Severn Tunnel Junction
Including Dean Forest Railway and Sudbrook branch
Severn Tunnel Junction
Including Dean Forest Railway and Sudbrook branch
Members and general visitors to the CRS site will be interested in visiting http://www.railmaponline.com From the opening page a full map of the UK can be accessed which can then be enlarged to show every railway line in the UK. Not just today's network but lines from the past have been overlaid. As you zoom in sidings and even tramways become visible.
A valuable tip from Guy Vincent.
A valuable tip from Guy Vincent.
Gloucester Central 114 Miles from Paddington
Oakle Street 119 and a half miles from Paddington Closed 2nd November 1964
Westbury on Severn Halt Closed 10th August 1959
Grange Court 121 and half miles from Paddington Closed 2nd November 1964
- at one time junction for the Hereford. Ross and Gloucester Railway
The station consisted of four platforms, two on the Hereford. Ross and Gloucester Railway and the other two on the Gloucester to Newport Line. There was a shelter on each platform and platform one had a stone station building with a cafe and booking office etc. There was a footbridge across the station, signal box, sidings and a small goods yard
- at one time junction for the Hereford. Ross and Gloucester Railway
The station consisted of four platforms, two on the Hereford. Ross and Gloucester Railway and the other two on the Gloucester to Newport Line. There was a shelter on each platform and platform one had a stone station building with a cafe and booking office etc. There was a footbridge across the station, signal box, sidings and a small goods yard
Newnham 125 miles from Paddington Closed 10th May 1941, reopened 7th October 1946, finally closed 7th November 1964.
Ruddle Road Halt Closed 1958
Awre for Blakeney Closed
Lydney Junction 133 and a half miles from London Paddington
Lets take a trip on the Dean Forest Railway
Firstly in 2021 courtesy of Paul Barlow, then in September and October in 2022 courtesy Stephen Widdowson and Andrew and Diane Jones.
Firstly in 2021 courtesy of Paul Barlow, then in September and October in 2022 courtesy Stephen Widdowson and Andrew and Diane Jones.
5541 at Lydney Junction 1350 Parkend-Lydney junc-Parkend trip 25 April 2021 Copyright Paul Barlow
ydney Jct 08238 (was based at Newton Abbot 1977, was regular shunter at Exeter) 31466 plus another uid class 31 sheeted over Lydney jct Copyright Paul Barlow
Lydney Jct 08238 31466 (formerly 31115) plus another uid class 31 Lydney junction 25 April 2021 Copyright R Paul Barlow
Lydney Town
Norchard Road
Whiteball??
Parkend
Parkend 5541 arrives at Parkend on the 1350 Parkend-Lydney junc-Parkend trip 25 April 2021 Copyright Paul Barlow
5541 at Parkend on the 1200 Parkend-Lydney junc-Parkend trip 25 April 2021 CR Paul Barlow
D3937 (08769) with Dogfish Ballast hoppers at Parkend 25th April 2021, Copyright Paul Barlow.
Steve Widdowsons pictures
08769 { D3937 'Gladys' } Parkend {2L26 1620 Parkend ~ Lydney} 17th September 2022. Copyright Steve Widdowson
An unusual view. 31130 Viewed from the Queen Mary Brake van. 17th September 2022. Steve Widdowson
37901 and 31130 D9521 at Norchard { 1P31 1740 Lydney ~ Parkend } 17th September 2022. Copyright Steve Widdowson.
D9521 Norchard High Level { 2L20 1420 Parkend ~ Lydney } 17th September 2022. Copyright Steve Widdowson
Queen Mary brake Van 56303 + D9521, 31130 37901 Norchard High Level { 1P31 1740 Lydney ~ Parkend } 17th September 2022. Copyright Steve Widdowson
Many thanks Steve
A further visit to the Dean Forest - Andrew and Diane Jones.
Dear Keith and Valerie,
Diane and I embarked on our epic EV trip (electric vehicle) last Tuesday, noting that the Dean Forest Railway operates on a Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday during October.
We visited the magnificently restored Tintern station on the closed Wye Valley Railway (unfortunately outside the CRS boundary}and adjourned to our accommodation at St Arvans near Chepstow.
Wednesday morning was bright, but chilly, ideal conditions for our visit to Dean Forest Railway.
First train out departed at 11.15 from Norchard Low Level, which is the best place to park if you are not arriving by train on the BR network at Lydney.
Norchard Station was once the site of a power station served by adjacent mines which suffered from ground water problems leading to its closure in 1961.
The Railways main operating base is situated here with plenty to see and superb facilities including a cafe and toilets.
All the staff are extremely friendly and you certainly feel valued as a customer.
I have attached photographs of our trip.
It seems we had arrived at a very busy time with a school trip so I had a chat with the guard who suggested we ride in the observation saloon for a small supplement which he said we would not regret!
Ex GWR small praire 5541 backed on and we headed for Lydney via three level crossings which must be very difficult to operate during the busy summer months.
5541 ran round at Lydney junction now attached to the inspection saloon and departed at 11.44,
passing Lydney Town station non stop to Norchard High Level departing at 11.55, passing Whitecroft Station non stop arriving at Parkend at 12.06.
Parkend is currently the Northern terminus, but there are plans to extend another 2 ½ miles via Coleford to Speech House.
Again Parkend is beautifully preserved and a delight. Their is plenty of time to explore or just watch the run round and water replenishment.
5541 now on the front of the train once more, departed at 12.31 giving us an uninterrupted view from the observation car finally arriving at Norchard High Level on time at 12.45.
Paul Barlow and Stephen Widdowson have both visited recently and I hope my experiences add to this far flung outpost, one which is well worth the visit.
A big thankyou to Michael L Roach and Guy Vincent for their recent articles on the Pemboke Coast Express and my apologies to CRS for pushing the boundary a bit.
Very best wishes Andrew and Diane
Diane and I embarked on our epic EV trip (electric vehicle) last Tuesday, noting that the Dean Forest Railway operates on a Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday during October.
We visited the magnificently restored Tintern station on the closed Wye Valley Railway (unfortunately outside the CRS boundary}and adjourned to our accommodation at St Arvans near Chepstow.
Wednesday morning was bright, but chilly, ideal conditions for our visit to Dean Forest Railway.
First train out departed at 11.15 from Norchard Low Level, which is the best place to park if you are not arriving by train on the BR network at Lydney.
Norchard Station was once the site of a power station served by adjacent mines which suffered from ground water problems leading to its closure in 1961.
The Railways main operating base is situated here with plenty to see and superb facilities including a cafe and toilets.
All the staff are extremely friendly and you certainly feel valued as a customer.
I have attached photographs of our trip.
It seems we had arrived at a very busy time with a school trip so I had a chat with the guard who suggested we ride in the observation saloon for a small supplement which he said we would not regret!
Ex GWR small praire 5541 backed on and we headed for Lydney via three level crossings which must be very difficult to operate during the busy summer months.
5541 ran round at Lydney junction now attached to the inspection saloon and departed at 11.44,
passing Lydney Town station non stop to Norchard High Level departing at 11.55, passing Whitecroft Station non stop arriving at Parkend at 12.06.
Parkend is currently the Northern terminus, but there are plans to extend another 2 ½ miles via Coleford to Speech House.
Again Parkend is beautifully preserved and a delight. Their is plenty of time to explore or just watch the run round and water replenishment.
5541 now on the front of the train once more, departed at 12.31 giving us an uninterrupted view from the observation car finally arriving at Norchard High Level on time at 12.45.
Paul Barlow and Stephen Widdowson have both visited recently and I hope my experiences add to this far flung outpost, one which is well worth the visit.
A big thankyou to Michael L Roach and Guy Vincent for their recent articles on the Pemboke Coast Express and my apologies to CRS for pushing the boundary a bit.
Very best wishes Andrew and Diane
a Dean Forest Railway Norchard Low Station 5541 about to attach to the 11.15 12th October 2022 Copyright Andrew and Diane Jones.
b Dean Forest Railway 5541 backing on to first train of the day Norchard Lower level Station 12th October 2022. Copyright Andrew and Diane Jones
c Dean Forest Railway leaving Norchard Lower level viewed from the inspection salon 12th October 2022. Copyright Andrew and Diane Jones
d Dean Forest Railway Brakes released awaiting departure Lydney 12th October 2022 . Copyright Andrew and Diane Jones
e Dean Forest Railway all the ingredients that provide the magic of nostalgia Parkend Station 12th October 2022. Copyright Andrew and Diane Jones
f Dean Forest Railway a quick chat to the signal man waiting to run round at Parkend Station 12th October 2022. Copyright Andrew and Diane Jones
g Dean Forest Railway collecting the token at Parkend Station 12th October 2022. Copyright Andrew and Diane Jones
h Dean Forest Railway our inspection saloon for the trip a bargain at a fiver supplement 12th October 2022. Copyright Andrew and Diane Jones
i Dean Forest Railway view from the inspection saloon Parkend Station well worth every penny 12th October 2022. Copyright Andrew and Diane Jones
j Dean Forest Railway approaching Norchard High Level Station 12th October 2022. Copyright Andrew and Diane Jones
Many thanks Andrew and Diane - you obviously had a good day - well done the DFR
Chepstow 141 and half miles from Paddington
Portskewett 146 Miles from Paddington
Caldicot Halt 147 and a half miles from London Paddington
Severn Tunnel Jct. 148 and a quarter miles from London Paddington