161021a The Network Rail Measurement Train crosses Hayle Viaduct this morning. Copyright Andrew Triggs

Just passing the remains of Gwinear Road station heading for Penzance. Photo By Mick House.

Just crossed over Wheal Busy Crossing heading for Truro. Photo By Mick House.

A most interesting picture of work on the cutting being carried out by R.T. Relf in the early 1920's. To the right can be seen the River Dart and in the middle foreground, just beyond the shed roof can just be seen the Noss wooden viaduct. Also on interest is the building seen on the hill in the distance. Picture courtesy Paul Burkhalter.

Beyond the roof of the shed in the foreground can just be seen the top of the Noss Timber viaduct. Picture courtesy Paul Burkhalter

Looking straight ahead on top of the distant hill this enlargement shows the Royal Naval College. Picture courtesy Paul Burkhalter

Goodrington Sands as 7927 Willington Hall passes heading service from Kingswear. This is an undated picture taken by the late Sid Sponheimer (senior) - Copyright

John Cornelius

Home Counties Railway Society: Somerset & Dorset Tour 7/6/64. Fowler 7F 2-8-0 no. 53807 and 4F 0-6-0 no. 44558 at Bournemouth mpd prior to the start of the S&D leg of the tour.
[Mike Morant collection]

Here is a picture from the weekend which saw the clay loco & RHTT train stabled in the glow of the fabulous full moon at St Blazey. (the RHTT takes a brief rest). A brilliant picture from Craig Munday (Copyright) - many thanks.

Pictures or passengers trains passing through the streets are quite common but here is a remarkably long van train on Weymouth tramway Copyright Sid Sponheimer senior 1955

This was one of the batch built at Crewe. Copyright John Cornelius

Home Counties Railway Society: Somerset & Dorset Tour 7/6/64. Fowler 7F 2-8-0 no. 53807 pilots 4F 0-6-0 no. 44558 on the final descent towards Bath Green Park.
[Mike Morant collection]

The location is thought to be the west end of the Wearde loop, just east of Wearde signalbox. A 1950's photograph taken by the late Sid Sponheimer (Senior) Copyright

The 70 yard long Truro Tunnel, viewed from the west though the corridor window of a down loco hauled train in 2015. Copyright Roger Winnen.

D1016 entered traffic on the 16th February 1963. It served almost twelve years being withdrawn in December 1975. It was cut for scrap at Swindon in August 1977. Copyright John Cornelius

Branksome hosted its own small servicing facility specifically for locomotives that had emanated from the Somerset & Dorset's metals but it had an Achilles heel insofar as the turntable was long enough to accommodate the 2P 4-4-0's and 4F 0-6-0's but was far too short for the S & D's 7F 2-8-0's and Stanier Black 5 4-6-0's. Those two classes were required to use the Branksome triangle as their turning method and here we see S & D 7F no. 53806 performing just such a manoeuvre in 1961.
[Mike Morant collection]

Saltash 08.28 Pz - Glasgow 18th October 2016 Copyright Paul Burkhalter

Saltash 18th October 2016 Copyright Paul Burkhalter

Saltash on the 18th October 2016. What an improvement. Copyright Paul Burkhalter

Saltash - the back looks as good as the front - well done. 18th October 2016 Copyright Paul Burkhalter

With blue sky and sunshine at Saltash it further brightens up the once derelict buiding welcoming people to Cornwall. Copyright Roger Winnen

161018b The 13.49 Plymouth Penzance calls at Saltash. Copyright Roger Winnen

Early morning near Plympton. The familiar and unusual roof of Sainsburys is almost lost amongst the trees as Ron captures the early morning scene. 08.49 16th October 2016 Copyright Ron Westwater

On the Falmouth branch. 66160 TnT 66238 head the 3J15 12:53 Par-Falmouth-St.Blazey over Collegewood viaduct. 16th October 2016 Copyright Ron Westwater

66160 Tnt 66238 heads up Treverran bank with the 3J13 08:45 Westbury-St.Blazey. Get them whilst they are clean is the photographers mantra for these trains, judging by this its already to late! 17th October 2016 Copyright Ron Westwater.

Jenny is left on the bridge at Milton for the telephoto shot. 17th October 2016 Copyright Jenny Westwater

43185 43181 1013 Plymouth to Paddington at Rewe 16th October 2016 Copyright Paul Barlow A smashing shot in a lovely location.

A lovely shot the box at Victory Crossing. Copyright John Cornelius

Oh dear, the very bare bones of Monarch. Copyright John Cornelius

Large boilered Fowler 7F 2-8-0 No. 13806 built by Robert Stephenson & Co. In 1925 for the Somerset & Dorset depicted here at Bath Green Park shed on 28/4/35.
[Mike Morant collection]

161017aThe facade of Penzance Station at 22.18 tonight. Copyright Roger Winnen

161017b 66160 arrives at Penzance with the RHTT Train at 21.52

161017c 66238 Waits to follow the Cross Country 22.08 service to Plymouth departing at 22.22 Copyright Roger Winnen

The original picture from Paul. Copyright

The above picture 'flipped'. To the left, beyond the shed in the field could be the Lynher River, and close above the top of the shed the Nottar Viaduct.

D 828 Magnificent went to traffic on the 19th October 1960 and was withdrawn on 28th May 1971. It finally met its end being cut up at Swindon on the 7th April 1972. Copyright John Cornelius

Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway 'C' class 0-4-4T No. 1202 was built by Avonside Engine Co. In 1877 and is depicted here at Glastonbury whilst in charge of a passenger turn form Highbridge to Evercreech Junction and possibly even through to Templecombe. The van at the rear looks interesting and if anyone should wish to comment upon the rolling stock then please do so. This undated negative was taken in 1931 or earlier as that was the year when 1202 was withdrawn from service. Thank you to Chris Osment for being the first to point out which working this is. Chris Knowles-Thomas has written these notes regarding the two coaches: "This is S&DJR stock built at Highbridge - a 46ft lavatory compo and a brake third. These coaches exhibited a mixture of LSWR and MR features. The S&DJR stock was shared out betwen the SR and LMS in 1930." Russ Garner: "The cleanliness of the locomotive livery (compared to that taken by Casserley on 5 July 1930) hints at a late July or early August 1930 view. The Highbridge-built carriages are still in blue livery but the pale blemish at the bottom right of the body hints at it being designated to the LMS. Leading gas-lit vehicle is a lavatory composite with coupe end. The brake third is one of the latter built with additional torpedo roof vents over the luggage end whilst The horsebox ringing up the rear has the correct appearance to be of S&DJR ownership, displaying the necessary characteristics for the 18ft design. The dark aperture suggests that the upper sliding door is partially open, which hints that no animal is being conveyed – also its appearance at the back of a train lends itself to being empty as general practice was to attach a loaded horsebox at the last minute, usually next to the engine (circumstances might dictate otherwise). It is not known where these vehicles were stored; if based at Highbridge the train in question would therefore be conveying it to a station for future use."
[Mike Morant collection]

Like a lion kept in a cage! It's a shame that it is not given more breathing space - D1013 Western Fusilier at York 13th Octobner 2016 Copyright David Antony

GWR Railmotor, an interesting view showing three different streamlined front ends at York 13th Octobner 2016 Copyright David Antony

4936 has now left the WSR for overhaul at Tyseley. This picture dated 8th October 2016 Copyright David Tozer

1450 arriving at Crowcombe Heathfield 8th October 2016 2016 David Tozer

Crowcombe Heathfield Signal Box 8th October 2016 David Tozer

Copyright John Cornelius

Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway 'A' class 4-4-0 No. 67 of 1896 vintage is depicted here awaiting departure from Bournemouth West. This shot has given me enormous pleasure and one hopes that you enjoy it as much as I. As I have little knowledge of the pre-Fowler era on the S&D it came as a surprise to see that the loco's number is in the form of cast figures attached to the rear splasher rather than the cab side sheeting. The livery is a joy to see and the rolling stock also. Additional background : This image is dated between 1910-1913 and shows No.67 with the 4.05pm semi-fast service to Bath." Reboilered in December 1907 with the “H” class boiler No.67 was unique in having its safety valve encased. No.67 awaits departure from platform 3 whilst No.15 occupies platform 4. Note, in 1935 platform numbers 1-6 were reversed. Behind the tender is a 16ft Midland horsebox to diagram D397 followed by an S&DJR set comprising brake third, a pair of lavatory composites with luggage ends and another brake third whilst, at the rear, is a six-wheel Midland passenger brake van to diagram D529.
[Mike Morant collection]

08.44 Pz - Padd 1A81 14th October 2016 top the bank to the east of Chacewater Copyright Keith Barrow

08.44 Pz - Padd 1A81 14th October 2016 at Par Copyright Keith Barrow

08.44 Pz - Padd 1A81 14th October 2016 at Par Copyright Keith Barrow

08.44 Pz - Padd 1A81 14th October 2016 at Plymouth Copyright Nick Dyke

Copyright John Cornelius

Copyright John Cornelius

Copyright John Cornelius

The 'ultimate', a dream picture, perchance a dream of every enthusiast. Copyright John Cornelius

Copyright John Cornelius

Copyright John Cornelius

Somerset and Dorset joint Railway no. 19 was an 0-6-0 tender engine built by John Fowler & Co. of Leeds in 1874 and is depicted here in all its finery at Templecombe in 1925. All this class of six engines had working lives of 54 years being withdrawn in 1928.
[Mike Morant collection]

160601b Left to Right Plymouth 45046 Gloucester 1931 Swindon 1015 and Exeter 1930. Copyright Roger Winnen

160601a 45046 an LMS Inspection Saloon named Plymouth. Copyright Roger Winnen

840717a 47146 with a load of stone traffic using the old 4 wheeled wagons. Copyright Michael Forward

840717b 33065 leaves Salisbury on the 06.40 Cardiff-Portsmouth Harbour, this being the 09.24 from Salisbury. (A proper train Mk 1s, however now its a Class 158 sprinter) Copyright Michael Forward.

840717c 50019 'Ramillies' with the 08.13 Exeter St David's to London Waterloo, this being the 10.09 from Salisbury. Copyright Michael Forward

840717d Finally we see 47186 heading west,this could have been an MOD train,as the small vans were often used for this traffic. Copyright Michael Forward

161013a Gwinear Road Level Crossing with the existing access to Riviera Produce beside the crossing. Copyright Roger Winnen

161013b Looking towards the crossing on the approach from Connor Downs we see a new access being created for Roseworthy Barton Farm a distance of 100 yds or so from the crossing. Copyright Roger Winnen

161013c The 06.42 Bristol Temple Meads to Penzance on the crossing as a large articulated lorry waits to cross and turn into Riviera Produce depot to the left of the barrier. Copyright Roger Winnen

161013d The close proximity of the crossing and entry in Riviera Produce is seen a the tractor turns right after the crossing. Copyright Roger Winnen

An up train is also signalled, a lucky shot. John Cornelius

SLS: Last Train on the Somerset & Dorset Line 6/3/66
The tour title (above) is what was printed on the participants' tickets. Depicted are Stanier 8F 2-8-0 no. 48706 and BR Standard 4MT 2-6-4T no. 80043, both Bath Green Park allocated engines, at Shepton Mallett (Charlton Road).
[Mike Morant collection]

On the delivery run, before they all get grubby we see the RHTT near Restormel courtesy of Craig Munday Copyright

Chippenham sports, to us, a new footbridge complete with lifts. The former down platform has been trackess for many years with only the island platform remaining in use. 6th October 2016 Copyright Roger Winnen

As can be seen for this view of the London End of Chippenham station much of the original architecture remains in place, The porters once used to shout "Chippenham, change for Calne". However those days are long gone, the Calne branch which closed in 1965 used to terminate in a bay where the down main line now runs - the bay later being extended to form a through platform. 6th October 2016 Copyright Roger Winnen

A most unusual view of Cogload as down train from Paddington headed by a class 47 is about to pass under the Bristol line perhaps with the tail end of down train from Bristol still on the flyover. 1970 Copyright Andre Jones

An enlargement of the above in which one can see Cogload signalbox in the distance and the 'board' pulled off for an up train for Paddington. Had this train been slightly earlier we might have seen three trains in the same shot! 1970 Copyright Andrew Jones.

Same day, same place we spot a Warship hauling a Hymek pssibly for attention at Laira. 1970 Copyright Andrew Jones

A smashing shot - just count the semaphores! Copyright John Cornelius

Ivatt 'Mickey Mouse' 2MT 2-6-2T no. 41307 awaits departure from the Somerset and Dorset station at Highbridge. 41307 was a Templecombe allocated engine from July 1965 until withdrawal in March 1966.
[Mike Morant collection]