An Interlude at Chard Junction
A review of pictures at Chard Junction collected by John Cornelius while he was signalman.
A review of pictures at Chard Junction collected by John Cornelius while he was signalman.
Chard Junction signal box on the last day Left to Right John Cornelius, Colin Comber, Bob Discoll, Eric Tyler, Tim Reynolds, Tracey Herrin, Tim Hoad, Helen Tisco, Mike Herrin, John Penny Signal Manager. Picture Copyright John Cornelius
A particularly notable photograph for this site as 'Salisbury' was, very much to the surprise of Cornish folk, the loco which hauled the last BR main line steam train to Penzance and the last steam to use the turntable there. on 3rd May 1964. Copyright John Cornelius
How appropriate. 'Chard' at Chard in April 1961. Copyright John Cornelius
Well off the normally beaten track we see A4 60024 Kingfisher at Chard Junction in September 1966. Copyright John Cornelius
D200 heading past Chard Junction with a down railtour on 31st August 1987. Copyright John Cornelius
4472 a stranger in these parts on a railtour close to Chard Junction. Copyright John Cornelius