Items added on the 21st May 2017 Those added most recently come first.

Westbury 
        to Salisbury
     Terry Waldron

Warminster to Salisbury.  This section of metals in paticular which had sparse coverage until now has been greatly enhanced by the additional information and illustrations very kindly supplied by Terry Waldron, an expert on the line.  Terry has written a book on the subject of Wishford station and the history of the line which covers the stretch from Tingley Junction through to Salisbury. Some of the photographs within the book have been reproduced on the website but others subject to copyright restrictions are only within the covers of Terry’s book.
Terry asks please get in contact that should you have any additional information and maybe photographs which you would like to share.
So take a look and enjoy:-  Click here for the full selection.

​'Wishford station' is a fine reference book produced in A5 format. It has 64 pages of detailed text and 25 photographs plus numerous plans and diagrams.  It has chapters on :-
(1)  Wishford Railway Station, (2)  Trackwork and Platforms, (3)  The signalbox and timetables, (4) Trains, (5) The Stations Masters house and Staff, (6) Sidings and Freight, (7) Use of the land after closure.
A limited number of these books are available from Terry Waldron at £7.75 including p & p.  @ 9, Hillside, Stapleford, Salisbury.  SP3 4LG

Britannia 28th Sept 2011 as it powered up Upton Scudamore Bank. Note water from ejector - had to stop at Warminster for water. Copyright Terry Waldron

Flying Scotsman coasts along from Codford heading for Salisbury on the 28th May 2016. Taken from close by the site of Sherrington Signalbox looking towards Codford. Copyright Terry Waldron

Tornado approaching Salisbury from east and is passing the location of 1906 fatal accident. 27th June 2013 Copyright Terry Waldron

Heytesbury station - in private use, not open to the public. Copyright Terry Waldron

Wishford station elevations. Copyright Terry Waldron (Station depicted on front cover)

Appreciation to Terry Waldron for his contributions to this section and also to John Cornelius, Kevin Jenkin, Chris Osment and Roger Winnen who also provided illustrations for the Westbury - Salisbury section.

The Northern Belle
Runs from Swindon to Swindon via Plymouth
David Tozer & Roger Winnen

Luxury travel was the order of the day as passengers enjoyed a return journey from Swindon to Swindon via Plymouth. No doubt with the full silver service which is provided on these beautiful restored BR coaches in their spender of the Great Western Chocolate and Cream livery.
The train departed Swindon at 12.35 arriving Plymouth at 16.02 and remained until 16.16 going back to Swindon arriving at 19.47

170521c 68017 'Hornet' passes Exminster on route to Plymouth. Copyright David Tozer

170521d 68002 Working hard as she draws the Northern Belle out of Plymouth Station. Copyright Roger Winnen

170521a Its 16.18 as 68002 Intrpid departs Plymouth on the round working back to Swindon. Copyright Roger Winnen

170521b 68017 Hornet tailes the train on leaving Plymouth today. Copyright Roger Winnen

Ready for  Okehampton
David Tozer

Hi Keith,  Yes, the first Okehampton service of the year has run today. GWR Class 150/1 150131 sits at Exmouth Junction prior to working ECS to St James' Park..  Dave   Many thanks Dave

150 131 awaits duty at Exmouth Junction. 21st May 2017. Copyright David Tozer.

Oath
John Cornelius

Oath is about two and a half miles west of Langport. Copyright John Cornelius