Dunster Buses
Derek Buttivant
Derek Buttivant
Hello Roger.
A slightly different view (attached) of the West Somerset Railway's rail replacement bus operation at Dunster. Yesterday's vehicles were an immaculate London Routemaster and an open-top Bristol VR. From the top deck of the Routemaster, the WSR train can be seen, with passengers making their way to the buses. At Minehead the Seaward Way level crossing is undergoing extensive alterations including re-signalling, and there was considerable work activity there yesterday. It is hoped that the crossing will be handed back to the WSR before the end of October but the need for signaller and train-crew training means that regular passenger services into Minehead will not resume until the 2022 season.
Kind regards.
Derek
A slightly different view (attached) of the West Somerset Railway's rail replacement bus operation at Dunster. Yesterday's vehicles were an immaculate London Routemaster and an open-top Bristol VR. From the top deck of the Routemaster, the WSR train can be seen, with passengers making their way to the buses. At Minehead the Seaward Way level crossing is undergoing extensive alterations including re-signalling, and there was considerable work activity there yesterday. It is hoped that the crossing will be handed back to the WSR before the end of October but the need for signaller and train-crew training means that regular passenger services into Minehead will not resume until the 2022 season.
Kind regards.
Derek
Many Thanks Derek
Truro in the mist
Dennis Clarke
Dennis Clarke
Dennis was up and about bright and early today.150221 in the mist at Truro this morning forming 06:27 to Falmouth,
150 221 waits to form the first service of the day to Falmouth. Truro 14th October 2021 Copyright Dennis Carke
Many thanks Dennis - up on a not so bright morning.
Laira (Plymouth)
Clive Smith
Clive Smith
50009 and 45002 stand outside Laira Depot on the 14th February 1982. 50009's refurbishment and application of large logo livery was completed that month at Doncaster Works and it's looking quite dapper save for a bit of newly acquired grime. The loco was withdrawn in January 1991. 45002 would fare less well being withdrawn in September 1984.
Regards
Clive Smith
Regards
Clive Smith
50009 Conquerer and 45002 at Laira 14th February 2002. Copyright Clive Smith
Many thanks Clive.
Hele
Ron Kosys
Ron Kosys
47544 seen at Hele on the 5th May 1989/ The service is the 12.15 Bristol to Penzance. Copyright Ron Kosys.
Many thanks Ron.
Nearby Hele and Bradninch closed on the 5th October 1964.
Nearby Hele and Bradninch closed on the 5th October 1964.
The Aeronian XP
October Edition
Editor Ken Mumford
October Edition
Editor Ken Mumford
Herewith a link to enable you to explore the many, pages, pictures and articles contained within the publication - please clack below.
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Many thanks to Ken and Terry Davis.
Many thanks to Ken and Terry Davis.