Chelfham Viaduct Open Weekend
Simon Hickman
I couldn’t see any pictures of the Chelfham Viaduct open weekend on your excellent website yet, so thought I’d send you some. I’m sure you will have better contributions, but if not, these at least give a record.
The weekend was a joint event between the Historic Railways Estate, part of National Highways and owners of the viaduct, and the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway who own the Chelfham Station site and have ambitions to reopen the route.
The weekend was a joint event between the Historic Railways Estate, part of National Highways and owners of the viaduct, and the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway who own the Chelfham Station site and have ambitions to reopen the route.
Crowds traversing Chelfham Viaduct, sadly not yet by narrow-gauge train…. 17.05.2025, copyright Simon Hickman.
Enjoying the sunshine and the views from the viaduct. 17.05.2025, copyright Simon Hickman.
Looking across towards Chelfham Station. 17.05.2025, copyright Simon Hickman.
The cleared formation towards Snapper Halt and Barnstaple was open for walking, as far the extent of Exmoor Associates’ ownership. 17.05.2025, copyright Simon Hickman.
Chelfham Station awaiting the return of trains. 17.05.2025, copyright Simon Hickman.
And finally a vision of the future for Chelfham, at Woody Bay. 17.05.2025, copyright Simon Hickman.
Some great photos of an unusual event - many thanks indeed, Simon. Hopefully we can one day see trains crossing the viaduct once again.
The CRS Visit:
The Devon Railway Centre
Roger Winnen
On Saturday May 17th, a number of CRS members visited The Devon Railway Centre in Bickleigh.
Roger has provided a gallery of photographs which are in our 'features' section - click here (scroll down) - below are a small selection.
Roger has provided a gallery of photographs which are in our 'features' section - click here (scroll down) - below are a small selection.
Mixed Gauge tracks at Cadeleigh. 17.05.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
A selection of industrial locomotives on view. 17.05.2025, copyright Roger Winnen
Ivor returning to the station. 17.05.2025, copyright Roger Winnen
Members of the party aboard the miniture gauge train. 17.05.2025, copyright Roger Winnen
The Rio Grande Railway. 17.05.2025, copyright Roger Winnen
For more images of this event, please click here.
Severn Tunnel Junction
Phil 'Shattered' Smith
47098 stars in this atmospheric 1987 shot of a busy Severn Tunnel Junction. Almost all now swept away by the sands of time. Copyright Phil Smith.
A great photo - many thanks, Phil.
More of the Bodmin Railway
Spring Steam Gala
Euan Currie
7714 heads past Coleslogget halt. 17.05.2025, copyright Euan Currie.
1450 and 5552 climb past Charlies Gate. 17.05.2025, copyright Euan Currie.
7714 & 5553 at the rear departs Boscarne Junction. 17.05.2025, copyright Euan Currie.
7714 & 5553 at the rear heads up to Bodmin General. 17.05.2025, copyright Euan Currie.
1450 with china clay wagons departs Boscarne Junction. 17.05.2025, copyright Euan Currie.
7714 heads up to Bodmin General past Coleslogget Halt. 17.05.2025, copyright Euan Currie.
5552 with the auto coach goes past Crabtree Lane. 17.05.2025, copyright Euan Currie.
7714 waits patiently at Boscarne Junction to depart. 17.05.2025, copyright Euan Currie.
A lovely set of photos - many thanks, Euan.
Swindon & Purton
Colin Pidgeon & Ken Mumford
47739 hauling unit 701 517 of South Western Railway + a floral setting!! As it was running late - it passed me at Purton Common Foot Crossing about 19 LATE going well after a northbound IET. 19.05.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.
A multiple unit en route to storage. 19.05.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.
Lineside flowers at Purton. 19.05.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.
47739 passes Swindon on 5Q75 Eastleigh TRSMD to Long Marston taking SWT units 701512 & 701517 back for a second term of storage at Long Marston. 19.05.2025, copyright Colin Pidgeon.
Units 701512 & 701517 pass through Swindon. 19.05.2025, copyright Colin Pidgeon.
Many thanks to you both as always