Holton Lee
The ever reliable Tangmere storms past Holton Lee, between Wareham and Poole.
28 November 2009
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28 November 2009
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Bournemouth
31105 stands under the train shed at Bournemouth having just arrived on 4Q01 04:01 Eastleigh Works - Eastleigh Works (via Bournemouth).
17 November 2009
17 November 2009
Bournemouth
Green 3-CIG 1498 stands at Bournemouth running empty stock to Brockenhurst to commence the Lymington service.
The unit is now preserved at the Epping & Ongar Railway in Essex.
17 November 2009
The unit is now preserved at the Epping & Ongar Railway in Essex.
17 November 2009
Poole
Stunning weather and colours over Holes Bay - between Poole and Hamworthy - as a South West Trains Class 444 Desiro unit passes, bound for Weymouth.
This location was submitted by Poole-based photographer Graham Hobbs to the Network Rail Landscape Photographer of the Year 2012 competition which won him first prize for 'Lines In The Landscape'.
Great to see a local photographer and location winning a national award.
08 October 2009
This location was submitted by Poole-based photographer Graham Hobbs to the Network Rail Landscape Photographer of the Year 2012 competition which won him first prize for 'Lines In The Landscape'.
Great to see a local photographer and location winning a national award.
08 October 2009
Staple Cross
Coasting on down towards Christchurch, 67001 passes Staple Cross with 5Z92 07:10 Stewarts Lane - Bournemouth VSOE empty stock move, 67008 being the tail gunner.
02 October 2009
02 October 2009
Worgret Junction
Looking more like the Highlands of Scotland than Dorset, West Coast Railways 37516 leads 37706 towards Worgret Junction with Spitfire Railtours' Purbeck Growler 1Z50 16:30 Swanage - Crewe.
26 September 2009
26 September 2009
Swanage
Getting away from Swanage is West Coast Railways 37516
and 37706 with Spitfire Railtours' Purbeck Growler 1Z50 16:30 Swanage - Crewe.
26 September 2009
and 37706 with Spitfire Railtours' Purbeck Growler 1Z50 16:30 Swanage - Crewe.
26 September 2009
Winterborne Monkton
BR blue Class 31 No. 31106 passes through 'Hardy country' at Winterborne Monkton with 4Z10 11:03 Bristol Kingsland Road - Derby RTC (via Weymouth).
24 September 2009
24 September 2009
Bradford Peverell
Almost looking more like a preserved railway than the national network, 31106 passes Bradford Peverell hauling 4Z10 11:03 Bristol Kingsland Road - Derby RTC (via Weymouth).
24 September 2009
24 September 2009
Sherborne
Stood in Somerset photographing a train in Dorset.
Right on the border of the two counties as a Class 31 passes with a Serco test train.
Sherborne Abbey can just be seen above the dead tree to the left.
27 August 2009
Right on the border of the two counties as a Class 31 passes with a Serco test train.
Sherborne Abbey can just be seen above the dead tree to the left.
27 August 2009
Bincombe
I remember saying to someone a couple of years ago: "It's a real challenge to find just a quarter of a mile of railway free of vegetation, overhead cables, posts, location cabinets and lineside clutter."
One such location, though, that rated as one of my favourite locations - even though it had some lineside furniture - was here, just north of Bincombe Tunnel.
Sadly, this quarter of a mile is a bit more cluttered since this shot was taken by the addition of a GSM-R mast; it was good whilst it lasted.
Here, an Arriva Trains Wales 150 is sandwiched between a First Great Western 153 and 150 units heading past Bincombe on an up train out of Weymouth.
11 August 2009
One such location, though, that rated as one of my favourite locations - even though it had some lineside furniture - was here, just north of Bincombe Tunnel.
Sadly, this quarter of a mile is a bit more cluttered since this shot was taken by the addition of a GSM-R mast; it was good whilst it lasted.
Here, an Arriva Trains Wales 150 is sandwiched between a First Great Western 153 and 150 units heading past Bincombe on an up train out of Weymouth.
11 August 2009
Bincombe
A cloudless August afternoon as an Arriva Trains Wales 150 paired up with a First Great Western 153 make their way south towards Bincombe Tunnel heading for Weymouth.
11 August 2009
11 August 2009
Bincombe Tunnel
This was one of my favourite local locations from which to photograph passing trains until a GSM-R (Global System for Mobile Communications - Railway) mast appeared.
Although shots are still possible here at Bincombe, a shot such as this would mean the mast would dominate the scene just behind the leading coach.
SouthWest Trains 444 'Desiro' unit No. 444035 heads towards Bincombe Tunnel with a Waterloo to Weymouth service.
11 August 2009
Although shots are still possible here at Bincombe, a shot such as this would mean the mast would dominate the scene just behind the leading coach.
SouthWest Trains 444 'Desiro' unit No. 444035 heads towards Bincombe Tunnel with a Waterloo to Weymouth service.
11 August 2009
Holes Bay - Poole
Passing over Holes Bay at 06:09 hours on the approach to Poole is 73208 Kirsten & 73206 Lisa with 6G19 05:30 Dorchester South - Eastleigh East Yard formed of four vehicles.
6 August 2009
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6 August 2009
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Bournemouth
BR blue 31106 in the Up Bay (Platform 1) at Bournemouth with 4Q02 20:45 Eastleigh Works - Basingstoke (via Bournemouth).
30 July 2009
30 July 2009
Bincombe
With cloud to the north of the county, the decision was made to stay close to the coast for 2O67 09:09 Bristol T.M. - Weymouth.
Heading through classic Dorset countryside near Bincombe Tunnel,
67025 Western Star heads the additional summer Saturday working, royal locomotive 67005 Queen's Messenger being the tail gunner.
25 July 2009
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Heading through classic Dorset countryside near Bincombe Tunnel,
67025 Western Star heads the additional summer Saturday working, royal locomotive 67005 Queen's Messenger being the tail gunner.
25 July 2009
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Poole
A reminder of when summers were summery. Here's hoping 2013 will be better than the last year or two.
A SWT 444 'Desiro' unit passing Holes Bay between Hamworthy and Poole on a lovely summer's evening.
08 July 2009
A SWT 444 'Desiro' unit passing Holes Bay between Hamworthy and Poole on a lovely summer's evening.
08 July 2009
Chetnole
67016 leads the four-coach 2V67 16:55 Weymouth - Bristol Temple Meads towards Chetnole with tail gunner 67017.
27 June 2009
27 June 2009
Woolcombe
A lovely afternoon to take in my favourite Shire; Dorset.
A pair of First Great Western Class 158s make the climb up Woolcombe Bank towards Evershot, then it's downhill from the other side towards Maiden Newton.
27 June 2009
A pair of First Great Western Class 158s make the climb up Woolcombe Bank towards Evershot, then it's downhill from the other side towards Maiden Newton.
27 June 2009
Parkstone
31465 about to crest the top of Parkstone Bank hauling the Network Rail radio survey train.
16 June 2009
16 June 2009
Bincombe
With the royal party now seeing the more exotic parts of Weymouth, the Royal Train quickly departed empty stock back to Wolverton, again passing the north end of Bincombe Tunnel, this time 67005 Queen's Messenger working the train.
During 2009, this was one of only fourteen trips made by the Royal Train.
11 June 2009
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During 2009, this was one of only fourteen trips made by the Royal Train.
11 June 2009
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Bincombe
As part of a visit to Weymouth and other areas of Dorset, the Queen and Prince Philip travelled down on the Royal Train which is seen here approaching Bincombe Tunnel with the royal visitors on board.
As would be expected, both royal locomotives top and tail the set with
67006 Royal Sovereign leading.
11 June 2009
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As would be expected, both royal locomotives top and tail the set with
67006 Royal Sovereign leading.
11 June 2009
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Bincombe
A wonderful location, and one I would have to rate as one of my favourites, sadly blighted by 'railway furniture' such as a GSM-R mast, speed boards, signal and location cabinets, and this electrical sub-station for the conductor-rail.
An up train is seen just north of Bincombe Tunnel working from Weymouth to Waterloo.
11 June 2009
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An up train is seen just north of Bincombe Tunnel working from Weymouth to Waterloo.
11 June 2009
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Bincombe
Ever wished you'd stood in a spot some years earlier knowing what you know now. Well rewind a few years and this would have been a Class 37 and about four coaches which plodded up and down several times a day between Bristol / Westbury and Weymouth.
Here a Class 150 heads north away from Bincombe Tunnel and up towards Dorchester.
11 June 2009
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Here a Class 150 heads north away from Bincombe Tunnel and up towards Dorchester.
11 June 2009
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Bincombe
Some fantastic evening light as a First Great Western 2-car Class 150 and a single-car Class 153 unit head towards Bincombe Tunnel bound for Weymouth.
7 June 2009
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7 June 2009
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Branksome
A rare pairing, even when they were both gainfully employed by SouthWest Trains. Here, 73109 Battle of Britain 50th Anniversary runs into Branksome with 73235 working as 0Y77 12:25 Eastleigh Works - Bournemouth T&RSMD in heavy rain.
In 2013, 73235 is still based at Bournemouth depot as a shunt engine but is restricted to the depot - reportedly due to get a repaint shortly at the depot's new paint facility.
73109 is now owned by Locotec and, although still sporting the SWT livery, has had all branding removed. It still sees ocassional main line use with GBRf on engineer's trains.
27 May 2009
In 2013, 73235 is still based at Bournemouth depot as a shunt engine but is restricted to the depot - reportedly due to get a repaint shortly at the depot's new paint facility.
73109 is now owned by Locotec and, although still sporting the SWT livery, has had all branding removed. It still sees ocassional main line use with GBRf on engineer's trains.
27 May 2009
Branksome
A local landmark building to the right is Barclays House, more interesting though to the left is veteran Class 47 No. 47760 with the 'Dorset Coast Express' 1Z71 16:24 Poole - Norwich prior to departure.
This was one of two railtours through Poole on this day with 37602 & 37069 operating to Weymouth on Spitfire Railtours 'Wessexman' tour.
23 May 2009
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This was one of two railtours through Poole on this day with 37602 & 37069 operating to Weymouth on Spitfire Railtours 'Wessexman' tour.
23 May 2009
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Branksome
Blue & grey 3-CIG No. 1497 running as 5Z98 10:32 Bournemouth T&RSMD - Eastleigh (via Fareham) is seen here against a back drop of Scots pine between Branksome and Bournemouth.
16 May 2009
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16 May 2009
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Poole
On 4 January, 2010, Class 66 66048 suffered substantial damage whilst hauling 4N47 13:14 Inverness Yard - Mossend Yard after derailing and ending up in trees down an embankment at Carrbridge.
The locomotive was consequently withdrawn and placed into store. The RAIB report on the incident can be viewed here.
Some seven months prior to that incident - and still sporting EWS livery before being repainted in Stobart Rail livery - 66048 is seen here at Poole working 6N07 16:12 Poole - Eastleigh engineer's train.
25 April 2009
The locomotive was consequently withdrawn and placed into store. The RAIB report on the incident can be viewed here.
Some seven months prior to that incident - and still sporting EWS livery before being repainted in Stobart Rail livery - 66048 is seen here at Poole working 6N07 16:12 Poole - Eastleigh engineer's train.
25 April 2009
Upwey
The view from Lorton Meadows, near Upwey, as a SouthWest Trains 444 unit passes by the site of the new Weymouth Relief Road which now runs parallel to the railway at this point.
13 April 2009
13 April 2009
Upwey
A lovely morning for a walk and rewarded with great views; Lorton Meadows at Upwey providing the views as an FGW 158 / ATW 150 combination pass by heading out of Weymouth and travelling to the left.
13 April 2009
13 April 2009
Upwey
Preparing to stop for Upwey station a SouthWest Trains 444 'Desiro' unit passes Lorton Lane.
13 April 2009
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13 April 2009
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Poole
UK Railtours 'Purbeck Pioneer' tour crosses Holes Bay, on the approach to Poole, led by 66142. To the rear of the twelve coach set is 66152 sporting the new DBS red livery.
The tour running as 1Z91 16:05 Swanage - Waterloo, this was the first through railtour from Network Rail onto Swanage Railway.
1 April 2009
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The tour running as 1Z91 16:05 Swanage - Waterloo, this was the first through railtour from Network Rail onto Swanage Railway.
1 April 2009
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Poole
The heat haze off 66552 is quite noticeable as it passes Poole on the Wool sand.
30 March 2009
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30 March 2009
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Keysworth
A lucky break in the cloud as 66596 passes Keysworth, to the east of Wareham, on 6O49 10:51 Neasden - Wool sand empties.
The cattle don't seem bothered by the passing train.
26 March 2009
The cattle don't seem bothered by the passing train.
26 March 2009
Swanage
From South West Trains and into preservation.
Class 121 'bubble car' No. 960012 John Cameron stands in the loop at Swanage, having just arrived as 5Z60 10:10 Bournemouth T&RSMD - Swanage and a new life on the Swanage Railway.
21 March 2009
Class 121 'bubble car' No. 960012 John Cameron stands in the loop at Swanage, having just arrived as 5Z60 10:10 Bournemouth T&RSMD - Swanage and a new life on the Swanage Railway.
21 March 2009
Worgret Junction
Class 121 'bubble car' No. 960012 John Cameron crosses the River Frome, just south of Worgret Junction, operating as 5Z60 10:10 Bournemouth T&RSMD - Swanage and the start of a new life on the Swanage Railway.
21 March 2009
21 March 2009
Dorchester South
A Class 450 'Desiro' unit on the single line between Dorchester South and Moreton.
20 March 2009
20 March 2009
Melbury Bubb
The 2001 census showed the Dorset hamlet of Melbury Bubb having a population of 78 people.
Taking centre place in the hamlet is the delightful parish church of St. Mary's as a four-car 150 unit passes by.
15 March 2009
Taking centre place in the hamlet is the delightful parish church of St. Mary's as a four-car 150 unit passes by.
15 March 2009
Winterborne Monkton
A winter wonderland in Dorset as a SouthWest Trains 450 'Desiro' unit heads past Winterborne Monkton on a lovely cold and crispy morning.
7 February 2009
7 February 2009
Dorchester
Perfect conditions at Dorchester with a covering of snow on the ground and sunshine to really bring out the best of the wintry conditions.
A SouthWest Trains 444 'Desiro' unit heads south away from Dorchester bound for Weymouth, almost blending in with its surroundings.
7 February 2009
A SouthWest Trains 444 'Desiro' unit heads south away from Dorchester bound for Weymouth, almost blending in with its surroundings.
7 February 2009
Bradford Peverell
One of many images recently recovered from Fotopic is this one of 150238 passing the village
of Bradford Peverell working 2O86 08:42 Gloucester - Weymouth.
17 January 2009.
17 January 2009.
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