'The Age Of Steam' - Crowlas
By Roger Winnen
Part 1
14.05.1977 - The Age of Steam at Crowlas shortly after opening in 1977. Copyright Roger Winnen
14.05.1977 - This railway was a mile in length to a gauge of 10.25. Copyright Roger Winnen
14.05.1977 - Age of Steam also had a railway museum, model railways and a boating lake. Copyright Roger Winnen
14.05.1977 - Diesel traction at 'Age of Steam', Crowlas. Copyright Roger Winnen
14.05.1977 - Age of Steam Railway opened in 1977 by Peter Webb and closed in 1984 after falling on hard times. Copyright Roger Winnen
14.05.1977 - Age of Steam fell into disuse and was subsequently vandalised, it was therefore flattened to the ground. Copyright Roger Winnen
The Swindon & Crickdale Railway
Ken Mumford
The Swindon S & C is, of course, SWINDON & CRICKLADE RAILWAY - Wiltshire's only standard gauge preserved railway!
The photos are mine BUT the notes are mainly thanks to an ex-pupil of mine [Martin Rouse] whom I met on this visit yesterday after 45 or so years!!
The photos are mine BUT the notes are mainly thanks to an ex-pupil of mine [Martin Rouse] whom I met on this visit yesterday after 45 or so years!!
Polish built 0-6-0 Tank engine 3135 “Spartan” Loco owned by S&CR, currently undergoing a 10 yearly overhaul. Copyright Ken Mumford.
Polish built 0-6-0 Tank engine 3135 “Spartan” Loco owned by S&CR, currently undergoing a 10 yearly overhaul. Copyright Ken Mumford.
Photos from the Vintage train Project, unfortunately I do not know who the guide was but the carriage was an old Cambrian Railway one - a 1st/3rd semi corridor No 110. Copyright Ken Mumford.
Photos from the Vintage train Project, unfortunately I do not know who the guide was but the carriage was an old Cambrian Railway one - a 1st/3rd semi corridor No 110. Copyright Ken Mumford.
New shop, constructed by our building and works team. Soon to be finished and will replace the current shop seen to the left, a life-expired portakabin. Copyright Ken Mumford.
Plasser TASC (Track and Service Car), 98504. A useful vehicle with side tipping bed and HiAb hoist. Copyright Ken Mumford.
Plasser TASC (Track and Service Car), 98504. A useful vehicle with side tipping bed and HiAb hoist. Copyright Ken Mumford.
Gloucester RC&W Class 119 DMU W51104 (nearest camera) and W51074. Copyright Ken Mumford.
Interior of Blunsdon signal box. Copyright Ken Mumford.
Interior of Blunsdon signal box. Copyright Ken Mumford.
Pooley platform scales at Blunsdon station. Copyright Ken Mumford.
Ex MSWJR [Midland & South Western Junction Railway] water crane on Blunsdon platform. Copyright Ken Mumford.
Preparing for the Christmas season [1] - Looking South from the end of Blunsdon platform. The road bridge was the only thing on site when S&CR started in 1978. Copyright Ken Mumford.
Preparing for the Christmas season [2] - Norwegian coaches at Blunsdon, Café and refreshment room. Copyright Ken Mumford.
Many thanks Ken - an interesting 'virtual visit' for us.