Thames Valley Class 50s
Michael Adams
Michael Adams
Hello Roger, A couple pf photos from Michael Adams of class 50s,firstly another shot of ‘Benbow’ this time at Oxford with the 11.35 service to Paddington. Thanks, Michael F.orward
Roger, I should have recorded that the pic. Of 50012 was taken on 5 June 1985. Now we see 50011 ‘Centurion’ calling at Reading on 29 November 1986 with the up ‘Torbay Express’. These will be our last submissions for 2024 and so it’s cheerio from me and cheerio from Him! Thank you dealing with all our pictures and wishing yourself ,all the team and all viewers and contributors a Happy Christmas,
Many thanks to you both, have a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous 2025
from the Cornwall Railway Society
from the Cornwall Railway Society
Teignmouth Trains
Martin Scane
A few photographs from a very grey and murky Teignmouth this morning (18.12.2024).
Happy Christmas to everyone.
Happy Christmas to everyone.
First is 802016 with 2U12 Penzance to Cardiff at 9-39 between Sprey Point and Parsons Tunnel. 18.12.2024, copyright Martin Scane.
Second is 150232 and 150247 forming 2F12 Paignton to Exmouth at 9-43 between Sprey Point and Teignmouth station. 18.12.2024, copyright Martin Scane.
Finally 800028 with 1C72 Paddington to Penzance running 18 late at 10-43 on the approach to Teignmouth station. 18.12.2024, copyright Martin Scane.
Many thanks, Martin - Happy Christmas to you too, and thanks for all the pics over the last year.
A visit to the Bicton Gardens Railway & Museum
By Roger Winnen
Part 1
The Bicton Woodland Railway is an 18" gauge railway within the grounds of Bicton House, Budleigh Salterton (Devon).
First opened in 1962, it originally boasted two locomotives, 'Carnegie' and 'Woolwich', which were obtained from the Royal Arsenal Railway in Woolwich. These locomotives were later sold to the Waltham Abbey museum, and the railway is currently worked by a steam-outline, diesel-powered locomotive.
The harsh gradients of over 1 in 30 meant that a larger than normal gauge was required, which led to the rather unusual choice of 18" gauge being used.
Rogers photographs below feature a visit to the line on 22.05.1977
First opened in 1962, it originally boasted two locomotives, 'Carnegie' and 'Woolwich', which were obtained from the Royal Arsenal Railway in Woolwich. These locomotives were later sold to the Waltham Abbey museum, and the railway is currently worked by a steam-outline, diesel-powered locomotive.
The harsh gradients of over 1 in 30 meant that a larger than normal gauge was required, which led to the rather unusual choice of 18" gauge being used.
Rogers photographs below feature a visit to the line on 22.05.1977
22.05.1977 - 'Woolwich' at Bicton Garden Railway and Museum. Copyright Roger Winnen
Riding behind 'Carnegie'. Copyright Roger Winnen.
Riding behind 'Carnegie'. Copyright Roger Winnen.
A view across the gardens towards Bicton House. Copyright Roger Winnen.
Hunslet locomotive 'Carnegie'. Copyright Roger Winnen.
Although a miniature railway, the locomotives were very large. Copyright Roger Winnen.
'Woolwich' between duties. Copyright Roger Winnen.
A steam roller within the museum at Bicton. Copyright Roger Winnen.
A traction engine on display. Copyright Roger Winnen.
More tomorrow..