West Country Railway Archives http://railwest.fotopic.net/ 16 rows en-gb 60 Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway http://railwest.fotopic.net/c1329313.html A collection of pictures relating mainly to the surviving remains of the S&DJR and the various restoration activities. Thursday 1 January 1970: A collection of pictures relating mainly to the surviving remains of the S&DJR and the various restoration activities.

Midsomer Norton - inside the new signal-box Spetisbury - remains of the station in 2002 Single Hill - an overbridge Shoscombe - remains of the viaduct Radstock - the old Tyning incline Midsomer Norton - the new signal-box under construction Midsomer Norton - a view of the station Misdsomer Norton - a view of the station looking towards Radstock Midsomer Norton - the new signal-box under construction Midsomer Norton - inside the new signal-box Green Lane - the former crossing-keeper's house Shillingstone - the station building, parcels shed and Up platform Shillingstone - the station building under restoration Shillingstone - under the station canopy Shillingstone - the parcels shed after restoration The Peckett locomotive KILMERSDON Part of an old S&DJR coach Part of an old S&DJR coach Part of an old S&DJR coach Burnham - the former signal-box

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 Railways in South Dorset http://railwest.fotopic.net/c1279996.html Pictures from locations on railways in and around the south of Dorset. There is a separate collection for the preserved Swanage Railway. Thursday 1 January 1970: Pictures from locations on railways in and around the south of Dorset. There is a separate collection for the preserved Swanage Railway.

Swanage - remains of the 2'6 Swanage - remains of the 2'6 Swanage - remains of the 2'6 Swanage - remains of the 2'6 Hamworthy Jcn - the signal-box Hamworthy Jcn - looking west towards Wool, with the branch to Hamworthy Goods going off on the left Hamworthy Jcn - looking west through the station from the Poole end Hamworthy Jcn - the station building Hamworthy Jcn - looking east through the station from the Wool end Hamworthy Jcn - the station building Poole - looking west towards Hamworthy Junction Poole - looking east towards Bournemouth Poole - the modern station buildings Wareham - the signal-box Wareham - looking up the line towards Wool from the station foot-bridge Wareham - the old goods-shed, which was set at an angle to the main line Wareham - looking west at the station from the foot-bridge Wareham - the station building on the Down platform Wareham - looking up the line through the station Wareham - looking up the line through the station from the Wool end Wareham - looking west towards the station from the road over-bridge Wareham - the old goods-shed seen from the road over-bridge. This shed was set at an angle to the main line. Wareham - the station buildings Wareham - the building on the Up platform. The rear face of the platform originally was the arrival bay for Swanage Branch trains. Wool - looking west from the station foot-bridge towards Dorchester Wool - looking east from the station foot-bridge towards Poole Wool - looking east from the station foot-bridge towards Wareham Wool - looking west through the station from the Wareham end Wool - the signal-box seen from the west Wool - the signal-box seen from the east Wool - the former goods shed

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 Railways in North Devon http://railwest.fotopic.net/c1279536.html Pictures from railways in North Devon, including the ex-L&SWR line from Coleford Jcn to Barnstaple Jcn and the famous Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Thursday 1 January 1970: Pictures from railways in North Devon, including the ex-L&SWR line from Coleford Jcn to Barnstaple Jcn and the famous Lynton & Barnstaple Railway

The station at Lapford, which now uses only the former Up platform A disused over-bridge near the site of Caffyns Halt on the former Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Chelfham viaduct on the former Lynton & Barnstaple Railway, pictured after it was restored and the parapets rebuilt The old Lynton station building on the former Lynton & Barnstaple Railway, now a private house The old Lynton goods-shed on the former Lynton & Barnstaple Railway, now a private house The former goods shed at Bishops Nympton & Molland station, now converted into a house The old Chelfham station on the former Lynton & Barnstaple Railway The concrete shelter at the old Parracombe Halt on the former Lynton & Barnstaple Railway. The wooden shed on the left stands on the old trackbed. Barnstaple (Junction) - looking down the line from the road over-bridge Barnstaple (Junction) - looking towards the station from the Exeter end. This is now the only operational station in Barnstaple and only the former Up platform is used. Barnstaple (Junction) - the station building seen from the road approach Barnstaple (Junction) - seen from the down side of the line The disused signal-box at the former Barnstaple Town station, opened 1898 and closed 1970

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 Salisbury to Exeter line http://railwest.fotopic.net/c1278133.html Pictures from locations on the former London & South Western Railway main line from Salisbury to Exeter, mostly taken since the majority of the line was reduced to single-track in 1967. Thursday 1 January 1970: Pictures from locations on the former London & South Western Railway main line from Salisbury to Exeter, mostly taken since the majority of the line was reduced to single-track in 1967.

Axminster - the station building Crewkerne - looking up the line from the road over-bridge Crewkerne - looking at the station buildings from behind the disused Down platform Dinton - the old station seen in 2003 Templecombe - the signal-box, which now also houses the booking-office Templecombe - looking towards Gillingham from opposite the signal-box, showing the new waiting room Templecombe - looking towards Sherborne from the station footbridge. Only the former Up platform is now in use, but the remains of the Down platform can be seen on the left. Templecombe - a view of the station garden from the foot-bridge Templecombe - the statue in the station garden, which represents a man tearing pages from a timetable and scattering them around on the grass Templecombe - looking down the line through the station from the Gillingham end Templecombe - the former goods-shed, now in commercial use Tisbury - looking at the station from the Salisbury end Wilton South - the old station seen from the Down side in 2003 Yeovil Junction - looking at the old down side of the station, now used by the Yeovil Steam Centre. Yeovil Jcn - the former engine-shed with the turntable beyond it Yeovil Jcn - looking towards Chard Jcn from the station foot-bridge Yeovil Jcn - looking up the line towards Sherborne Yeovil Jcn - looking down through the station from the Sherborne end. Only the former Up island platform is used now for passenger trains. Yeovil Jcn - the station building on the island platform seen from the old goods-yard on the Up side Yeovil Jcn - the old goods-shed, now surrounded by a car-park Yeovil Jcn - 'PECTIN' at work in the Yeovil Steam Centre Yeovil Jcn - DS1174 in the Yeovil Steam Centre sidings on the Down side Yeovil Jcn - another Yeovil Steam Centre diesel Sherborne - looking towards Yeovil Jcn from the station foot-bridge Crewkerne - looking west towards Chard Jcn Crewkerne - the station buildings. Only the former Up platform is now in use. Crewkerne - looking through the station from the Yeovil Jcn end Crewkerne - the disused signal-box and former goods-shed Crewkerne - the base of the former water-tower on the platform adjacent to the road over-bridge Crewkerne - the station building seen from the approach road Sherborne - looking up the line towards Templecombe from the station foot-bridge Sherborne - the station buildings seen from the road approach Sherborne - looking down the line through the station from the level-crossing Sherborne - the disused signal-box. This box was opened in 1960 and closed in 1970 and is used now for commercial purposes. Sherborne - the station buildings on the Up platform Sherborne - a view of the Down platform from the station foot-bridge. The area behind the platform originally had a couple of sidings, one of which gave access to the local gasworks. Sherborne - the foot-bridge steps on the Down platform Sherborne - looking up the line through the station from the Yeovil Jcn end Wilton South - the former station building Wilton South - the former station building

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 West Somerset Railway Stations http://railwest.fotopic.net/c1277644.html Pictures from in and around the stations on the West Somerset Railway Thursday 1 January 1970: Pictures from in and around the stations on the West Somerset Railway

Williton - looking towards Watchet from the end of the Down platform. Bishops Lydeard - looking through the station towards Crowcombe Bishops Lydeard - looking through the station towards Norton Fitzwarren Bishops Lydeard - the south end of the station looking up the line towards Norton Fitzwarren Doniford Halt - 5542 and autocoach pause in winter sunshine Doniford Halt - looking towards Williton as 5542 and autocoach stop on a special Dunster - looking through the station towards Minehead. Dunster - a view of the former goods shed and yard, now used by the Engineering Department Bishops Lydeard - the north end of the station looking towards Minehead Minehead - the station view from the buffer-stops Minehead - the station building from the road side, showing the new chimneys in place on the roof Watchet - the station building. Dunster - a view of the station from the Minehead end Blue Anchor - looking west towards Minehead Blue Anchor - the station buildings on the Up platform Blue Anchor - the view from the signal-box towards Williton Blue Anchor - the entrance to the Down platform Blue Anchor - the former waiting room (now a museum) on the Down platform Blue Anchor - looking up the line towards Williton Blue Anchor - the Up platform and flowerbeds Blue Anchor - the oddly-shaped 'Ladies' on the Up platform Washford - the station viewed from the Watchet end Washford - a view from the yard Washford - the station building and former signal-box viewed from the road Washford - the station building viewed from the road Washford - the station building and former signal-box Washford - a view of the yard Washford - a view of the yard Washford - the station viewed from the Blue Anchor end Washford - a view of the station building from the Blue Anchor end Washford - a DMU stops in the station Washford - the approach from Blue Anchor Williton - the station building on the Down platform Williton - looking down the line through the station Williton - looking up the line towards Crowcombe Williton - the station viewed from the Watchet end Williton - the Up platform Williton - the former goods shed Williton - the former goods shed Williton - the 'Swindon Shed' viewed from the Up platform Williton - looking towards the 'North Yard' and Watchet Norton Fitzwarren - looking south towards the new triangle Norton Fitzwarren - looking north over the connection to the new triangle at Allerford Junction Bishops Lydeard - an auto-train arrives from Minehead Bishops Lydeard - looking south from the road-bridge Bishops Lydeard - the auto-train propels out on a shuttle to Norton Fitzwarren Bishops Lydeard - a lull in the traffic on a damp Autumn day Crowcombe - a Down train prepares to leave the station Crowcombe - an auto train stands in the Down platform Crowcombe - looking north towards Stogumber as a Down train departs in the rain

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 West Somerset Mineral Railway http://railwest.fotopic.net/c1276397.html Photographs from locations on the former West Somerset Mineral Railway, which ran from the harbour at Watchet via Washford and Roadwater to Comberow and then up an incline to the Brendon Hills and along to Gupworthy. Thursday 1 January 1970: Photographs from locations on the former West Somerset Mineral Railway, which ran from the harbour at Watchet via Washford and Roadwater to Comberow and then up an incline to the Brendon Hills and along to Gupworthy.

Gupworthy - looking northwest across the trackbed at the terminal end Torre - the site of the level-crossing Torre - the former level crossing looking south towards Roadwater Roadwater - the station building and a level-crossing gate Gupworthy - the old freight shed viewed from the trackbed Brendon - the incline winding engine house viewed from the east Brendon - the incline winding engine house viewed from the west Comberow - an under-bridge at the foot of the incline Watchet - the old station Watchet - the old goods shed Watchet - the old goods shed Watchet - the old goods shed (viewed from the road) Gupworthy - looking at the site of the old station from the terminal end, with the station building on the left and the freight shed on the right Gupworthy - looking at the site of the old station from the terminal end, with the station building in the background Gupworthy - the west end of the freight shed Gupworthy - the old station building from the west end Gupworthy - the old station building Gupworthy - the old station building from the east end Gupworthy - viewed from the trackbed looking west, with the freight shed to the left and the weighbridge house in the distance Gupworthy - the old weighbridge house Gupworthy - the old weighbridge house viewed from the west Gupworthy - looking east from the station along the old trackbed towards Brendon Torre - the former crossing-keeper's hut Torre - looking north towards Washford along the former trackbed Torre- looking south towards Roadwater along the former trackbed

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 Swanage Railway Stations http://railwest.fotopic.net/c1269843.html Pictures from in and around the stations on the Swanage Railway at Norden, Corfe Castle, Harmans Cross, Herston and Swanage. Thursday 1 January 1970: Pictures from in and around the stations on the Swanage Railway at Norden, Corfe Castle, Harmans Cross, Herston and Swanage.

Harmans Cross - looking towards Corfe Castle as 80078 approaches on a Down train Harmans Cross - a train waits in the Up platform Harmans Cross - 35027 enters the station on an Up train, seen from the signal-box window Norden - looking down onto the station from the narrow-gauge line over-bridge Corfe Castle - the sidings in the former goods yard, with the castle ruins dominating the background Norden - 80078 runs round its train ready for the return jounray to Swanage Nordern - looking south from the station, with the old narrow-gauge line over-bridge in the distance Norden - the view along the platform from the south end Norden - looking south towards Corfe Castle, with the castle ruins on the skyline Herston -looking northwards from the station platform Herston - a view from the over-bridge, looking towards Swanage Herston - the approach to the platform Herston - 80078 runs into the station on a Down train to Swanage Swanage - looking towards the buffer-stops Swanage - looking up the line from the platform Swanage - the north end of the platform Swanage - the former goods shed Swanage - the station building from the north end Swanage - the station building from the south end Swanage - loking up the station from behind the buffer-stops Swanage - the classic view! Looking down onto the station from the west. Swanage - the station viewed from behind the signal-box Swanage - looking south towards the station from the road over-bridge Swanage - looking north from the road over-bridge towards the turntable and engine-shed Swanage - 6695 in the engine-shed siding, with 80104 behind on the turntable Swanage - the engine-shed viewed from the south end Swanage - the north end of the engine-shed Swanage - the engine-shed viewed from the north Swanage - the new signal-box Harmans Cross - a view northwards towards the station Harmans Cross - looking down the line towards Swanage Harmans Cross - looking up the line towards Corfe Castle. The signals are 'off' for both directions as the signal-box is switched-out. Harmans Cross - a grounded coach-body on the Down platform Harmans Cross - the waiting shelter on the Down platform (formerly the ground-frame hut at Wool) Harmans Cross - seen from the approach path to the Down platform Corfe Castle - the road approach to the station building Corfe Castle - looking down the line through the station Corfe Castle - the station buildings seen from the rail side Corfe Castle - the former goods shed (now a museum) Corfe Castle - looking south from the platform towards Harmans Cross Corfe Castle - looking south from the platform towards Harmans Cross Cofe Castle - looking up the line through the station, with the castle itself on the skyline. On the platforms construction is underway for the piers for the new footbridge. Corfe Castle - the former goods shed (now a museum) Corfe Castle - looking up the line through the station, with the waiting shelter on the Down platform. Corfe Castle - a down train approaching Harmans Cross - an Up train from Swanage approaches the station Harmans Cross - loco 6412 (on loan from the West Somerset Railway) leaves on a down train to Swanage Harmans Cross - the Up platform shelter and picnic area looking towards Corfe Castle Harmans Cross - the shelter on the Up platform Corfe Castle - inside the museum in the goods shed showing 'Secundus' from the old narrow-gauge clay line at Furzebrook

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 Swanage Railway Signalling http://railwest.fotopic.net/c1268916.html Pictures of signalling items on the Swanage Railway, including several taken during a visit to the signal-boxes by the Signalling Record Society on 17th July 2004. Thursday 1 January 1970: Pictures of signalling items on the Swanage Railway, including several taken during a visit to the signal-boxes by the Signalling Record Society on 17th July 2004.

Harmans Cross - inside the signal-box. The 22-lever frame came from the former Gunnersbury signal-box and dates from 1898. Harmans Cross signal-box - the 'long section' train staff locked in the lever frame Corfe Castle - inside the signal-box Harmans Cross - the bottom half of the lever-frame in the signal-box Swanage signal-box from the north end Swanage signal-box from the south end Inside Swanage signal-box - the lever-frame was formerly in Brockenhurst 'B' signal-box. Inside Swanage signal-box - the lever-frame was formerly in Brockenhurst 'B' signal-box. Swanage earlier signal-box diagram Swanage signal-box - the key token instrument for the section to Harman's Cross Swanage signal-box - the tablet instrument for the 'long' section to Corfe Castle being installed next to the token instrument for the 'short' section to Harmans Cross Swanage signal-box - a composite view showing the top and bottom of the lever-frame Corfe Castle - the Down Home signal with co-acting arms Harmans Cross - the signal-box from the north end Harmans Cross - the Down Home seen from an approaching train. In the distance can be seen the Up Starting from the Down Platform also 'off', as the signal-box is switched-out. Swanage - the motor-worked Down Outer Home with sighting board Swanage - the old Down Inner Home with subsidiary arm and route indicator Swanage - the Up Advanced Starting signal Swanage - elevated shunt disc under the main platform Up Starting Swanage - ground signals and point rodding near the turntable Swanage - the old Down Inner Home with subsidiary arm and route indicator Harmans Cross - the Up Home. In the distance a Down train is leaving, but the signal is 'off' as the signal-box is switched-out. Harmans Cross- the signal-box and Up Starting signal Corfe Castle - the signal-box diagram and instrument shelf Corfe Castle - inside the signal-box Corfe Castle - inside the signal-box Corfe Castle - inside the signal-box, showing the tablet and token instruments Corfe Castle - the staff release instrument inside the signal-box Corfe Castle - the new signal-box under construction Swanage - the new Down Inner Home bracket signal Swanage signal-box, the later diagram

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 Dean Forest Railway Signalling http://railwest.fotopic.net/c1268728.html Some pictures taken during a visit by the Signalling Record Society on 29th Apr 2006 to the signal-boxes of the Dean Forest Railway. Thursday 1 January 1970: Some pictures taken during a visit by the Signalling Record Society on 29th Apr 2006 to the signal-boxes of the Dean Forest Railway.

The DFR signal-box at Lydney Junction (Severn & Wye) Lyndey Jcn (S&W) signal-box from the north end The new signal-box at Parkend Inside the signal-box at Norchard Norchard signal-box diagram and instrument shelf Signal-box at Norchard (Low Level) The Home signal at the approach to Norchard Low Level Ground-frame at Middle Forge Junction The diagram in Lydney Junction (S&W) signal-box Inside Lydney Junction (S&W) signal-box Rear view of bracket signal at Lydney Junction (S&W) Triple shunting discs at Lydney Junction (S&W) Bracket signal at Lydney Junction (S&W)

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 Yeovil Pen Mill http://railwest.fotopic.net/c1268656.html Some pictures of Yeovil Pen Mill station. Most of these were taken during a visit on a dull 4th Feb 2006 to photograph the remaining lower-quadrant semphore signals (due for replacement). Thursday 1 January 1970: Some pictures of Yeovil Pen Mill station. Most of these were taken during a visit on a dull 4th Feb 2006 to photograph the remaining lower-quadrant semphore signals (due for replacement).

The front (Up line side) of the signal-box The station building from the approach road The Down Starting signal 60/61 at the Weymouth end of the Up platform, with route indicator for the two routes at the junction ahead. Rear view of signal 60/61. A closer view of the route indicator. Looking from the platform down the line towards the road bridge. Signals are the starting signals for the Down platform and the junction on the otyher side of the bridge. A closer view of the Down Starting signals 59 & 63, with 63 'off' for the route to Yeovil Junction at the points ahead. Looking towards the station from the Weymouth end of the Down platform. Looking towards the station from the Weymouth end of the Down platform. Note how the Up line is served by platform faces on both sides. An inspection train enters the Down platform Inspection train in the Down platform The signal-box viewed from the west end Looking down the line towards Weymouth from the centre of the station. Looking towards Castle Cary from outside the signal-box Looking back towards the station from the Castle Cary end The classic view! Looking down onto the station from the road bridge at the Weymouth end. Looking westwards from the road bridge. Line to Weymouth on the left and to Yeovil Junction on the right

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 South Devon Railway Stations http://railwest.fotopic.net/c1268419.html Pictures from in and around the stations on the South Devon Railway at Buckfastleigh, Steverton and Totnes (Littlehempston) Thursday 1 January 1970: Pictures from in and around the stations on the South Devon Railway at Buckfastleigh, Steverton and Totnes (Littlehempston)

Staverton station viewed from the north end looking towards Totnes Looking north from Staverton station towards Bishops Bridge signal-box 1369 approaches Bishops Bridge signal-box (north of Staverton station) on a Down train as the fire(wo)man leans out to exchange the single-line tokens Restored wagon in the bay platform at Totnes Littlehempston station

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 South Devon Railway Signalling http://railwest.fotopic.net/c1268064.html Signalling items from the South Devon Railway, starting with some views taken in and around Bishops Bridge signal-box (at Staverton station) on 17th August 2005. Thursday 1 January 1970: Signalling items from the South Devon Railway, starting with some views taken in and around Bishops Bridge signal-box (at Staverton station) on 17th August 2005.

Bishops Bridge signal-box viewed from the north Bishops Bridge signal-box viewed from the south, with the passing-loop beyond Inside Bishops Bridge signal-box, showing the key-token and trainstaff key instruments Inside Bishops Bridge signal-box showing the lever-frame interlocking Staverton - the level-crossing and ground-frame hut Staverton - inside the level-crossing ground-frame hut Totnes (Littlehempston) - the new 'Ashburton Jcn' signal-box under construction Inside Bishops Bridge signal-box

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 West Somerset Railway Signalling http://railwest.fotopic.net/c1267962.html Signalling installations on the West Somerset Railway Thursday 1 January 1970: Signalling installations on the West Somerset Railway

Williton - the wickets lever-frame and a key-token instrument Williton - inside the signal-box Crowcombe - inside the signal-box Crowcombe - the signal-box diagram and instrument shelf Bishops Lydeard - the signal-box Bishops Lydeard - inside the signal-box showing the 33-lever frame Bishops Lydeard - the signal-box diagram and instrument shelf Bishops Lydeard - the signal-box diagram Bishops Lydeard - inside the signal-box Bishops Lydeard - the bottom of the lever-frame showing the 5-bar Vertical-Tappet interlocking Blue Anchor - inside the signal-box Blue Anchor - inside the signal-box Blue Anchor - the signal-box diagram and instrument shelf Blue Anchor - inside the signal-box Blue Anchor - the key-token instrument for the section to Williton Blue Anchor - the key-token instrument for the section to Minehead Washford - the 2-lever ground-frame controlling the connection into the sidings Williton - inside the signal-box Williton - the signal-box lever-frame Williton - the signal-box diagram Williton - two key-token instruments Williton - the signal-box instrument shelf Williton - the signal-box instrument shelf Williton - the signal-box instrument shelf Williton - inside the signal-box Norton Fitzwarren - the Up Distant board for the junction with Network Rail Crowcombe - inside the signal-box Crowcombe - inside the signal-box Crowcombe - the Electric Key Token instruments Crowcombe - the signal-box diagram Crowcombe - the plaque in the signal-box says it all! Minehead - inside the signal-box Minehead - the signal-box diagram and instrument shelf Minehead - the Electric Key Token instrument Washford - inside the museum signal-box

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 Miscellaneous Railway http://railwest.fotopic.net/c1266805.html Miscellaneous pictures of railway subjects. Some of these eventually will be sorted into other collections. Thursday 1 January 1970: Miscellaneous pictures of railway subjects. Some of these eventually will be sorted into other collections.

Warminster - looking towards Salisbury from the footbridge Frome - the east end of the station Frome - looking through the station from the west end. Note the TPWS loops in the track in the foreground. Avoncliff Halt - looking towards Bradford-on-Avon from the Dundas Aquaduct Frome - the station building seen from the approach road Cadeleigh station on the former Exe Valley line, now part of the Devon Railway Centre, viewed looking south towards Exeter Cadeleigh - the old station building viewed from the Exeter end Cadeleigh - the road side of the old station building, viewed from the Exeter end The old goods-shed at Cadeleigh station on the former Exe Valley line, now part of the Devon Railway Centre Bere Ferrers - looking towards Plymouth. The platform is used by Network Rail trains, but the rest of the site is now in private preservation. The signal-box came from Pinhoe. Bere Ferrers - looking towards Bere Alston Bere Ferrers - a train from Bere Alston approaches through the weeds! Bere Ferrers - some of the heritage items in the former goods-yard West Bay - the station building at the terminus of the former Bridport Branch from Maiden Newton West Bay - underneath the station building canopy. The 'BR' on the shields stood for 'Bridport Railway'. Totnes - the former signal-box converted for use as a cafe. The tall factory chimney belongs to the dairy behind the station. Totnes - looking east towards Newton Abbot Totnes - looking west towards Plymouth Frome - inside the train-shed looking west Frome - inside the train shed looking east Frome - the platform inside the train-shed Frome - the inside of the train-shed roof Frome - the west end of the station Dilton Marsh Halt - looking towards Westbury and showing the staggered platforms Warminster - looking towards Westbury Warminster - looking through the station from the Salisbury end Warminster - looking through the station from the Westbury end Warminster - platform shelter Warminster - looking through the station from the Westbury end Warminster - the approach to the station Freshford station - looking towards Bradford-on-Avon Purbeck Mining Museum at Norden (Swanage Railway) Purbeck Mining Museum at Norden (Swanage Railway) Purbeck Mining Museum at Norden (Swanage Railway) Purbeck Mining Museum at Norden (Swanage Railway) Purbeck Mining Museum at Norden (Swanage Railway) Purbeck Mining Museum at Norden (Swanage Railway) Bradford-on- Avon - the station building Bradford-on-Avon - looking towards Trowbridge Bradford-on-Avon - the platform shelter Bradford-on-Avon hosts pannier 5764

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 Mid-Hants Railway Stations http://railwest.fotopic.net/c1265671.html These photos were taken during visits to the Mid-Hants Railway on 21 April 2007 and 16 July 2008. The main purpose of these trips was to visit the signal-boxes, so these are just some 'extras' taken at the time. Thursday 1 January 1970: These photos were taken during visits to the Mid-Hants Railway on 21 April 2007 and 16 July 2008. The main purpose of these trips was to visit the signal-boxes, so these are just some 'extras' taken at the time.

Alresford - the former goods shed, now restored as a shop, information centre and meeting room Alresford - looking westwards from the footbridge Alresford - looking eastwards from the footbridge Alresford - looking eastwards towards Ropley Alresford - the approach to the station building Alresford - 'Canadian Pacific' prepares to leave with a train to Alton Ropley - looking east from the footbridge towards Medstead Ropley - looking west towards Alresford Ropley - looking east towards Medstead, with the loco yard on the right Medstead - a view of the station from the Alton end Medstead - 'Canadian Pacific' enters the station with a Down train from Alton while 73096 waits with the Up train for the single-line Medstead - waiting to leave! Medstead - a single-car DMU standing in the Up platform Alton - looking towards the station from outside the MHR signal-box Alton - a driver's view approaching the station. The two Network Rail lines (Platforms 1 & 2) are straight ahead through the gate, with the MHR platform 3 on the right. Alton - a Down train leaves the station and the driver collects the single-line 'ticket' from the signalman Alton - the MHR platform and run-round loop Alton - the buildings on the MHR platform Alton - looking towards Medstead from the MHR platform run-round loop, with a main-line train on the other side of the island platform Alton - looking towards Medstead from the station, with the new MHR signal-box on the right and W55003 parked in the 'Meon Loop' on the left Alton - 'Canadian Pacific' approaching the station on an Up train Medstead - looking down the line towards Ropley from the footbridge Medstead - looking from the footbridge eastwards towards Alton Medstead - the unsual goods shed originally accessed by a siding across the approach road Medstead and Four Marks - the running-in board says it all Medstead - the station building on the Up platform Medstead - the eastern end of the station and the signal-box Medstead - the road side of the station building Medstead - 73096 hauling an Up train enters the station Ropley - driver's view approaching from Medstead on a Down train Medstead - driver's view when departing towards Alresford on a Down train Alresford - a driver's view when approaching from Ropley Alresford - 'Wadebridge' waits to depart with an Up train to Alton Alresford - 'Wadebridge' stands in the Up platform with the next train to Alton Alresford - dining train coaches in the old dock siding Alresford - looking west from the picnic area Alresford - the station forecourt seen from the picnic area Alton - the replacement toilet building on the MHR platform Alton - looking towards the MHR from the footbridge over the main lines Alton - looking west from the main line station Alton - looking towards London in the main line station Alton - the station building on the main line Up platform Alton - the shelter on the main line Down platform Ropley - a light engine arriving in the Up platform

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 Mid-Hants Railway Signalling http://railwest.fotopic.net/c1265046.html Pictures from a trip by the Signalling Record Society to the Mid-Hants Railway on 21 April 2007 to visit the signal-boxes, and a further personal visit on 16 July 2008 after the new signal-box at Ropley had been commissioned. Thursday 1 January 1970: Pictures from a trip by the Signalling Record Society to the Mid-Hants Railway on 21 April 2007 to visit the signal-boxes, and a further personal visit on 16 July 2008 after the new signal-box at Ropley had been commissioned.

Alresford - a bracket signal on the footbridge at the end of Platform 2, with a fixed stop arm and subsidiary disc for shunting ahead into the sidings at the Winchester end of the station Alresford - the signal-box Medstead - the Up Distant signal Medstead - the Up Home signal Medstead - the Up Starting signal with subsidiary Shunt-Ahead arm Medstead & Four Marks - the signal-box (ex Wilton South) Medstead - inside the signal-box locking room, showing the lower part of the lever-frame with its interlocking Medstead - inside the signal-box Medstead - the signal-box diagram Alton - the MHR ground-frame controlling access to the Network Rail lines Alton - the new Shunter's Panel and release instrument on the MHR platform Alton - a close-up of the new Shunter's Panel on the MHR platform Alton - the MHR ground-frame controlling the run-round by the MHR platform Alton - the new MHR signal-box Alton - the signal panel under construction inside the new MHR signal-box Alton - the signal panel under construction inside the new MHR signal-box Medstead - a driver's view approaching the Down Home signal Ropley - the Down Home seen from an approaching train Alresford - a driver's view of the Down Inner Home when approaching from Ropley Alresford - the Up Starting signal for Platform 2 Alresford - inside the signal-box Alresford - the signal-box diagram Alresford - the lever-frame in the signal-box Alresford - inside the bottom of the signal-box showing the interlocking on the lever-frame Butts Junction - the remains of the signal-box Ropley - the 'new' signal-box (top ex-Netley) Ropley - the signal-box seen from the Alresford end Ropley - inside the signal-box (lever-frame ex-Barnstaple Jcn 'A') Ropley - inside the signal-box Ropley - the lever-frame and instrument shelf Ropley - the signal-box diagram Ropley - the Electric Key Token instrument for the section to Medstead Ropley - the lever-frame mechanical and electrical locking

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