Yate
Ron Kosys
Ron Kosys
56046 hauls a loaded train coming off the branch, joining the main line at Yate. It’s passing the Yate Middle Ground Frame which controlled access to/from the branch, clearly operated by the train crew. Copyright Ron Kosys
Workings to Tytherington Quarry are along the route of the former Thornbury branch which closed to passenger from Yate to Tytherington and Thornbury closed in 1944 (on the day before D-day).
but was later re-opened for quarry traffic. More pictures tomorrow.
but was later re-opened for quarry traffic. More pictures tomorrow.
Many thanks Ron.
Just south of
Aller Junction
Paul Barlow
Aller Junction
Paul Barlow
46046 just south of Aller Junction on the branch we see the 09.24 Nottingham-Paignton; The date is 28th August 1982. Copyright Pau Barlow
Many thanks Paul.
Cockwood
Bill Elston
Bill Elston
A colourful and interesting combination as Res liveried 47780 together with 47704 heads a Plymouth to Newcastle mail train. 5th August 1994. Copyright Bill Elston. A much favoured spot made all the more interesting by a full tide.
Two weeks later, again with a full tide 47817 heads a Manchester to Plymouth working on the 19th August 1994, Copyright Bill Elston
Many thanks Bill.