Items added on 10th September 2017 Those added most recently come first

Last weekend of the Swanage Shuttle.
Kevin Jenkin

Just the ticket. Last weekend of the Swanage shuttles 2nd September 2017 Copyright Kevin Jenkin

It's good to see Swanage once more on the train describer at Wareham. Last weekend of the Swanage shuttles 2nd September 2017 Copyright Kevin Jenkin

In comes the shuttle with 37XXX at the London end of the train. The train comprised of a very smart set of LT coaches. Last weekend of the Swanage shuttles 2nd September 2017 Copyright Kevin Jenkin

We've reached Worget Junction where we leave the main line, which is heading on for Dorchester and Weymouth, and turn onto the Swanage branch. Last weekend of the Swanage shuttles. 2nd September 2017 Copyright Kevin Jenkin

I am sure that Kevin won't mind this 'flashback' comparison picture of 51 years ago being included. Geoff Matthews is looking back from a train coming off the Swanage branch at Worgret Junction Signalbox and including the main line to Dorchester. 22nd March 1966 Copyright.

A lot more pictures in the Features Section September to December 2017.

The Second Visit this year to the Long Rock Train Maintenance Depot
Photographs by Roger Salter & Roger Winnen

Members of the Cornwall Railway Society were delighted to be welcomed back for a 2nd Visit to view the on going extension work being carried on Long Rock Train Maintenance Depot to cater for the work to the Night Riviera, maintenance on the HST fleet and the new Hitachi IEP trains when they become available within the next year or so and the sprinter family. Patrick Grobbelaar welcomed the party of 14 firstly explaining various safety aspects. then guided us around the depot in depth to look at the ongoing developments. Members of the society appreciated this very much indeed and of the time given up by Patrick on a Saturday afternoon. Many Thanks indeed.
We would also like to express our thanks to Derek Buttivant for the organisation involved. Many Thanks Derek

760919b The new HST shed under Construction in 1976 with the old steam shed of 1914 standing behind.. Copyright Roger Winnen

170909c Looking down through the depot we see the original roof supports and the new roof nearly two metres higher covering the entire building and the extension. Copyright Roger Winnen

170909ff Climb every mountain as the party enters the sleeper. Copyright Roger Salter

170909g 08410 stands near the pull down shutters at the Penzance end of the depot. Copyright Roger Winnen

170909p Behind the party on the upper area will be the stores area for Long Rock Depot. Patrick is explaining to the party that Hitachi will have a base in the depot for the maintenance of the new IEP fleet. Copyright Roger Winnen

For more photographs of this visit go the Features Page September to December 2017

Poundbury Tunnel
John Cornelius

Copyright John Cornelius

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