Okehampton Interchange Opening
Mick House
I visited the new Okehampton Interchange station as it was being opened yesterday, 31/07/2026, with the first passenger services starting today 01/08/2026.
Eighty plus people along with a number of photographers turned out for the big occasion to celebrate the opening.
I would like to congratulate all involved for making it a memorable occasion.
Eighty plus people along with a number of photographers turned out for the big occasion to celebrate the opening.
I would like to congratulate all involved for making it a memorable occasion.
Please click the below images for enlargements and captions - all images copyright Mick House
Many thanks for the comprehensive report Mick. Good to see the investment being made in rail travel.
Dawlish, 45 years ago
Michael Adams
Michael Adams sends these shots taken on Saturday 1 August 1981 at Dawlish Warren. Firstly we see 47349 on an unidentified service. Copyright Michael Adams.
Now 47560 powers away with a good length 06.51 Bradford to Penzance. Copyright Michael Adams.
Many thanks to Michael and to Michael Forward for sending these over.
Crewkerne Station
James Bown
I visited Crewkerne station on Thursday. A beautiful LSWR station building and volunteers hard at work making it look beautiful. 30.07.2026, copyright James Bown.
Very atmospheric James, many thanks.
Modern traction, classic infrastructure
Steve Widdowson
EMR unit 810020 passes the signal gantry at Worcester Shrub Hill on its way to Long Marston - 5Q67 0940 Merchant Park Sidings - Long Marston. 30.07.2026, copyright Steve Widdowson.
Quite the juxtaposition, Steve - many thanks for sharing the photo.
August 1976
Part 1
Roger Winnen
Battledown Flyover. 01.08.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
Eastleigh Station. 01.08.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
Eastleigh Station looking north. 01.08.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
Eastleigh Station looking north. 01.08.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.