Re: Wrangaton Signal Box
Steve Widdowson
Following on from Michael Roach's recent article on Wrangaton, and Roy Harts follow-up piece, below are some photographs of the relocated Wrangaton Signal Box at Kidderminster.
The former Wrangaton Signal Box, relocated and repurposed at Kidderminster, Severn Valley Railway. 01.08.2026, copyright Steve Widdowson.
The former Wrangaton Signal Box, relocated and repurposed at Kidderminster, Severn Valley Railway. 01.08.2026, copyright Steve Widdowson.
The former Wrangaton Signal Box, relocated and repurposed at Kidderminster, Severn Valley Railway. 01.08.2026, copyright Steve Widdowson.
A nod to the past at Kidderminster. 01.08.2026, copyright Steve Widdowson.
13268 at Kidderminster SVR with the 1405 Bridgnorth - Kidderminster. 01.08.2026, copyright Steve Widdowson.
GWR 813 at Kidderminster. 01.08.2026, copyright Steve Widdowson.
Many thanks indeed Steve, a great follow-on from Mikes recent article - much appreciated.
Miniature Railways
Clive Smith
A visit to two of the south west's miniature railways on Sunday.
First up in the morning was the Mount Edgcumbe Railway on the Rame Peninsula at Cremyll. The first two pictures show this short railway in the very attractive country park with its gardens and beautiful house.
Then in the afternoon in the Southway area of Plymouth at Goodwin Park was 'Plymouth Miniature Steam' where I took the latter two pictures.
Mount Edgcumbe Railway & Model Society
Plymouth Miniature Steam
First up in the morning was the Mount Edgcumbe Railway on the Rame Peninsula at Cremyll. The first two pictures show this short railway in the very attractive country park with its gardens and beautiful house.
Then in the afternoon in the Southway area of Plymouth at Goodwin Park was 'Plymouth Miniature Steam' where I took the latter two pictures.
Mount Edgcumbe Railway & Model Society
Plymouth Miniature Steam
Mount Edgcumbe Railway on the Rame Peninsula at Cremyll. 02.08.2026, copyright Clive Smith.
Mount Edgcumbe Railway on the Rame Peninsula at Cremyll. 02.08.2026, copyright Clive Smith.
'Plymouth Miniature Steam' at Southway, Plymouth. 02.08.2026, copyright Clive Smith.
'Plymouth Miniature Steam' at Southway, Plymouth. 02.08.2026, copyright Clive Smith.
Many thanks indeed Clive - a big day out on some little trains!
Hinksey Blues
Alan Peters
GBRf 66309 'Charley Wallace' is pictured at Hinksey yard on 22/07/26, note the Colas Rail class 66 hiding underneath the footbridge. Copyright Alan Peters.
Oops, nearly missed it Chiltern Railways 68032 runs light past Hinksey yard on a training run to Didcot Parkway on 22/07/26. Copyright Alan Peters.
Many thanks Alan. The 68 is an unusual looking machine with no yellow ends.
Ponsandane New Sidings
Roger Winnen
An IET stabled in the new sidings at Ponsandane. 02.08.2026, copyright Roger Winnen.
An IET which has come off Long Rock depot ECS passes its classmate stabled in the new Ponsandane Sidings. 02.08.2026, copyright Roger Winnen.
Many thanks, Roger.
Mondays Clay
Mark Lynam & Jon Hird
66759 leading the midday Goonbarrow - Fowey clay down the gradient past Milltown. 03.08.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.
After running round at Lostwithiel, 66759 heads down the Fowey Branch passing Coulson Park, Lostwithiel. 03.08.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.
66759 passes a waterless Golant with the Goonbarrow - Fowey clay, 13 JIA's in tow. 03.08.2026, copyright Jon Hird.
Much later in the day, 66759 is seen again crossing Milltown Viaduct with 6G05, the empties returning to Goonbarrow. 03.08.2026, copyright Jon Hird.
Many thanks Mark - a nice day for it.
Swanage Contrasts
Michael Adams
Michael Adams sends these two pictures of contrasting motive power on the Swanage Railway. Firstly we see D1015 'Western Champion' at Corfe Castle on 11 May 2007. This loco. was built in 1963 and is based on the Severn Valley railway. Copyright Michael Adams.
At Swanage during this Spring's diesel gala we see brand new 99004 resting between turns. 2026, copyright Michael Adams.
Old and new - many thanks Michael Adams and Michael Forward.
August 1976
Part 4
Roger Winnen
The approach to Winchester Station. 01.08.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
SR EMU 409 at Winchester. 01.08.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.