Hamworthy
A sad scene at Hamworthy as the 121 year old signalbox is demolished, now reduced to just the brick base, as the contractors continue clearing the site some ten days after they started.
More images of this signalbox and the demolition work, plus other locations between Bournemouth and Dorchester, can be found here.
18 November 2014
More images of this signalbox and the demolition work, plus other locations between Bournemouth and Dorchester, can be found here.
18 November 2014
Hamworthy
The final sunset for Hamworthy Junction signalbox.
An L&SWR Type 3B box it opened around 1893 and would finally close on 15 May 2014 after some 121 years service. Now some six months after closure demolition has commenced with the removal of the toilet, porch and steps, to allow scaffolding to be erected.
Running into the station passed the doomed structure is 444040 working 1W56 14:48 Weymouth - Waterloo, the service running via Fareham, Havant and Guildford due to engineering works.
More images of this signalbox, and others between Bournemouth and Dorchester, can be found here.
9 November 2014
An L&SWR Type 3B box it opened around 1893 and would finally close on 15 May 2014 after some 121 years service. Now some six months after closure demolition has commenced with the removal of the toilet, porch and steps, to allow scaffolding to be erected.
Running into the station passed the doomed structure is 444040 working 1W56 14:48 Weymouth - Waterloo, the service running via Fareham, Havant and Guildford due to engineering works.
More images of this signalbox, and others between Bournemouth and Dorchester, can be found here.
9 November 2014
Corfe Castle
SouthWest Trains staff special 1Z61 10:02 Waterloo - Corfe Castle formed of 158887 crosses Corfe Viaduct.
18 September 2014
18 September 2014
Furzebrook
SouthWest Trains staff special 1Z61 10:02 Waterloo - Corfe Castle formed of 158887 approaches Furzebrook Sidings.
Retiring SWT Fleet Planning Manager John Parsons was treated to a day out in the Purbecks, with a presentation in the Bankes Armes at Corfe Castle, before the train returned to Fareham.
As of 00:01 hrs on Monday 8 September 2014 Swanage Railway took over the responsibility from Network Rail of this section of line from just south south of Worgret Junction to the existing boundary at Motala Ground Frame, making this the first passenger carrying service over the now Swanage Railway owned section. Details of the lease signing can be found here.
18 September 2014
Retiring SWT Fleet Planning Manager John Parsons was treated to a day out in the Purbecks, with a presentation in the Bankes Armes at Corfe Castle, before the train returned to Fareham.
As of 00:01 hrs on Monday 8 September 2014 Swanage Railway took over the responsibility from Network Rail of this section of line from just south south of Worgret Junction to the existing boundary at Motala Ground Frame, making this the first passenger carrying service over the now Swanage Railway owned section. Details of the lease signing can be found here.
18 September 2014
Bincombe Tunnel
Rather a hazy day for landscape photography but the hay bales won't be around for long so make the most of it whilst they're still there.
A SouthWest Trains 444 unit gets away from Dorchester working 1W71 15:05 Waterloo - Weymouth.
The cranes in the distance are by Dorchester South station, and are working on the redevelopment of the former Eldridge Pope brewery site, now marketed as Brewery Square.
10 September 2014
A SouthWest Trains 444 unit gets away from Dorchester working 1W71 15:05 Waterloo - Weymouth.
The cranes in the distance are by Dorchester South station, and are working on the redevelopment of the former Eldridge Pope brewery site, now marketed as Brewery Square.
10 September 2014
Bincombe Tunnel
Trailing to the rear of the Dorset Coast Express is 34067 Tangmere catching some evening sunshine as it passes by with this lovely glint off its fresh paintwork..
10 September 2014
10 September 2014
Bincombe Tunnel
You could certainly hear 47237 long before it came into view as it stormed through the 847 yard long Bincombe No. 1 Tunnel, before reaching the summit at the former Bincombe Tunnel signalbox (which would have been just off to the right in the cutting).
Working the final Dorset Coast Express of 2014 the veteran Class 47 heads 1Z69 17:36 Weymouth - London Victoria out of Bincombe and up towards Dorchester.
The class 47 had recently had some graffiti applied to it, see here, although it appears West Coast Railways have tried to remove it as best they can before working this tour.
10 September 2014
Working the final Dorset Coast Express of 2014 the veteran Class 47 heads 1Z69 17:36 Weymouth - London Victoria out of Bincombe and up towards Dorchester.
The class 47 had recently had some graffiti applied to it, see here, although it appears West Coast Railways have tried to remove it as best they can before working this tour.
10 September 2014
Bincombe Tunnel
444002 working 1W70 17:20 Weymouth - Waterloo makes its way towards Dorchester.
10 September 2014
10 September 2014
Clifton Maybank
About to pass from Dorset into Somerset 150246 leads 150238 past Clifton Maybank working 2V86 16:10 Weymouth - Bristol T.M.
Telegraph Hill - near Minterne Magna - dominates the background.
31 August 2014
Telegraph Hill - near Minterne Magna - dominates the background.
31 August 2014
Thornford
150246 (left) and 150238 (right) pass Thornford working 2O91 14:25 Westbury - Weymouth on a glorious afternoon.
31 August 2014
31 August 2014
Thornford
2V83 14:15 Weymouth - Bristol T.M. passes Thornford with 150249 and 150247.
31 August 2014
31 August 2014
Wareham
A fine summers evening at Wareham as 444022 stands at the station working 1W75 17:05 Waterloo - Weymouth.
15 August 2014
15 August 2014
Wool
Time is running out for the now closed signal boxes at Poole, Hamworthy and Wool which are due for demolition soon.
This is the rear of Wool signal box. Opened around 1890, and closed on 15 May 2014, the area between Parkstone and Winfrith is now controlled from a new Entrance - Exit panel at Basingstoke. This in itself is only temporary and the panel will transfer to Network Rail's new Rail Operating Centre, also at Basingstoke, some time in 2016.
13 August 2014
This is the rear of Wool signal box. Opened around 1890, and closed on 15 May 2014, the area between Parkstone and Winfrith is now controlled from a new Entrance - Exit panel at Basingstoke. This in itself is only temporary and the panel will transfer to Network Rail's new Rail Operating Centre, also at Basingstoke, some time in 2016.
13 August 2014
Bournemouth
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Bournemouth
Not that it's every likely to happen in the real world but it makes a lovely backdrop, the magnificent ruins of Corfe Castle provides the setting to the rail based scenario at Streetwise in Bournemouth.
The centre opened on 12 November 1998 by Kate Hoey MP.
There is also another safety centre in Weymouth and both centres are part of the SafeWise Charity offering fantastic safety awareness in Dorset.
9 August 2014
The centre opened on 12 November 1998 by Kate Hoey MP.
There is also another safety centre in Weymouth and both centres are part of the SafeWise Charity offering fantastic safety awareness in Dorset.
9 August 2014
Bournemouth
The excellent Streetwise in Bournemouth highlighting the dangers on and near the railway line.
Company's like Alstom and Network Rail helped create the scenario by donating items including the cab, track, and signs..
9 August 2014
Company's like Alstom and Network Rail helped create the scenario by donating items including the cab, track, and signs..
9 August 2014
Bournemouth
Not everything is as it may first appear.
This is Streetwise in Bournemouth which is an interactive safety centre which has created an indoor village, with scenarios from everyday life, that aim to educate children (and adults) on various hazards and dangers all around them.
In this scenario a mock-up using a Pendolino cab highlights some of the dangers around the railway.
9 August 2014
This is Streetwise in Bournemouth which is an interactive safety centre which has created an indoor village, with scenarios from everyday life, that aim to educate children (and adults) on various hazards and dangers all around them.
In this scenario a mock-up using a Pendolino cab highlights some of the dangers around the railway.
9 August 2014
Sherborne
A six-car Class 159 passing through the Dorset countryside.
3 August 2014
3 August 2014
Poole
Large-logo 73207 passes Poole Park hauling 1Q05 06:15 Eastleigh Works - Eastleigh Works via Hamworthy Goods and Weymouth.
Although just out of sight, BR blue liveried 73201 Broadlands is trailing to the rear of the four-coach test train.
31 July 2014
Although just out of sight, BR blue liveried 73201 Broadlands is trailing to the rear of the four-coach test train.
31 July 2014
Worgret Junction
"Steam dreams" probably turns into a bit of a nightmare for some, for others it's a "diesel dream". With public sector workers on strike, including fire fighters, Steam Dreams 'Cathedrals Express' tour was diesel operated vice the planned steam traction to reduce any fire risk.
Its been some time since a West Coast Railways Class 37 has visited Swanage but approaching Worgret Junction is 37706 with the return 'Cathedrals Express' 1Z87 17:06 Swanage - Victoria.
10 July 2014
Its been some time since a West Coast Railways Class 37 has visited Swanage but approaching Worgret Junction is 37706 with the return 'Cathedrals Express' 1Z87 17:06 Swanage - Victoria.
10 July 2014
Furzebrook
47237 crosses Creech Heath on the approach to Furzebrook sidings with Steam Dreams 'Cathedrals Express' 1Z86 08:44 Victoria - Swanage.
10 July 2014
10 July 2014
Upwey
A South West Trains Class 444 'Desiro' unit crossing Chapel Lane near Upwey.
10 July 2014
10 July 2014
Upwey
With the English Channel visible in the distance a white 'Desiro' stands out rather well in the landscape around Upwey working a Weymouth to Waterloo service.
10 July 2014
10 July 2014
Upwey
A down train bound for Weymouth passes Coombe Farm between Bincombe Tunnel and Upwey.
10 July 2014
10 July 2014
Upwey
Surrounded by glorious Dorset countryside a Class 444 unit passes Coombe Farm near Upwey with a Weymouth bound service.
Just beyond the hills in the distance lies the village of Abbotsbury. Once rail served by a short branch off the mainline at Upwey & Broadwey - now simply known as Upwey - the line closed on 29 November 1952. This was one of many line closures in Dorset, the county now reduced to nothing more than one secondary mainline from Southampton to Weymouth, and the former Great Western main line from Thingley Junction to Weymouth; a shadow of its former self and now nothing more than a branch line.
10 July 2014
Just beyond the hills in the distance lies the village of Abbotsbury. Once rail served by a short branch off the mainline at Upwey & Broadwey - now simply known as Upwey - the line closed on 29 November 1952. This was one of many line closures in Dorset, the county now reduced to nothing more than one secondary mainline from Southampton to Weymouth, and the former Great Western main line from Thingley Junction to Weymouth; a shadow of its former self and now nothing more than a branch line.
10 July 2014
Dorchester
Spot the train.
7 July 2014
7 July 2014
Poole
The sun has just dropped down below the horizon as a SouthWest Trains Class 450 passes over Holes Bay - between Poole and Hamworthy - with a Weymouth bound service.
1 July 2014
1 July 2014
Christchurch
The final evening of the month and it's a fine one.
Running into Christchurch is 450073 working 2B53 18:24 Southampton - Poole stopping service. This is actually formed off the rear portion of 1W75 17:05 Waterloo - Weymouth [which was formed of 444013], the front portion to Weymouth running fast from Southampton to Bournemouth, the rear portion - which is this service - following down behind stopping at all stations.
30 June 2014
Running into Christchurch is 450073 working 2B53 18:24 Southampton - Poole stopping service. This is actually formed off the rear portion of 1W75 17:05 Waterloo - Weymouth [which was formed of 444013], the front portion to Weymouth running fast from Southampton to Bournemouth, the rear portion - which is this service - following down behind stopping at all stations.
30 June 2014
Sherborne
Working 1L76 19:25 Exeter S.D. - Waterloo 159006 and 159020 approach Sherborne.
22 June 2014
22 June 2014
Bincombe Tunnel
A Weymouth bound SouthWest Trains 444 enters the 47 yard long Bincombe No. 2 Tunnel.
21 June 2014
21 June 2014
Bincombe Tunnel
A great view from Ridgeway Hill looking down on Weymouth, with Portland in the distance, as a Class 444 'Desiro' unit passes between the tunnels at Bincombe.
21 June 2014
21 June 2014
BincombeTunnel
Summer Saturday's aren't quite what they used to be at Weymouth. A welcome relief to the monotony of the usual stuff is First Great Western's use of a HST set down and back from Bristol, here the return working - 1V67 17:28 Weymouth - Bristol T.M. is about to enter Bincombe No.1 Tunnel formed of OC49 set with power cars 43092 and 43144.
21 June 2014
21 June 2014
Bincombe Tunnel
1W29 14:35 Waterloo - Weymouth formed of 444026 passes between Bincombe No. 1 Tunnel and into Bincombe No. 2 Tunnel between Dorchester and Weymouth.
21 June 2014
21 June 2014
Bincombe Tunnel
2O90 12:41 Worcester Foregate Street - Weymouth approaching journey's end with 158763 leading 150221.
21 June 2014
21 June 2014
Dorchester
On the longest day of the year 47237 accelerates away from Dorchester South working 1Z16 15:53 Weymouth to Hereford charter, 47786 Roy Castle O.B.E. is trailing at the rear.
21 June 2014
21 June 2014
Harmans Cross
D6515 / 33012 Lt Jenny Lewis RN makes its first run with the its new nameplates unveiled, here it approaches Harmans Cross - with driver Dave Gravell in charge - running as the 13:40 Swanage - Norden charter service conveying invited guests, and dignitaries, from the naming ceremony.
12 June 2014
12 June 2014
Swanage
The 71A Locomotive Group Class 33 No. D6515 / 33012 was named at Swanage Station on Thursday 12 June 2014.
Looking immaculate after a two year overhaul at Eastleigh Works its new nameplates - Lt Jenny Lewis RN - have just been unveiled, whilst overhead a Royal Navy Lynx helicopter from RNAS Yeovilton performs a fly-past. More details on Jenny Lewis can be found on the 71A Locomotive Groups website here and shots of its overhaul here.
From left to right: Chris Lewis - father of Jenny Lewis, Brian Denton - Chairman of the 71A Locomotive Group, Commodore Jock Alexander - CO RNAS Yeovilton, Captain Kevin Fleming - instructor.
12 June 2014
Looking immaculate after a two year overhaul at Eastleigh Works its new nameplates - Lt Jenny Lewis RN - have just been unveiled, whilst overhead a Royal Navy Lynx helicopter from RNAS Yeovilton performs a fly-past. More details on Jenny Lewis can be found on the 71A Locomotive Groups website here and shots of its overhaul here.
From left to right: Chris Lewis - father of Jenny Lewis, Brian Denton - Chairman of the 71A Locomotive Group, Commodore Jock Alexander - CO RNAS Yeovilton, Captain Kevin Fleming - instructor.
12 June 2014
Swanage
The new nameplate on D6515 / 33012 unveiled during a ceremony at Swanage station on Thursday 12 June 2014.
From left to right: Chris Lewis - father of Jenny Lewis, Brian Denton - Chairman of the 71A Locomotive Group, Commodore Jock Alexander - CO RNAS Yeovilton, Captain Kevin Fleming - instructor.
The locomotive had previously been named after Bournemouth driver Stan Symes, although back in its British Rail days never carried a name.
12 June 2014
From left to right: Chris Lewis - father of Jenny Lewis, Brian Denton - Chairman of the 71A Locomotive Group, Commodore Jock Alexander - CO RNAS Yeovilton, Captain Kevin Fleming - instructor.
The locomotive had previously been named after Bournemouth driver Stan Symes, although back in its British Rail days never carried a name.
12 June 2014
Swanage
No prizes for guessing where this was taken.
In superb weather 33202 Dennis G. Robinson stands at Swanage with the 13:20 to Norden formed of two Bullied coaches.
Curiously the locomotive is missing the Danger Overhead Live Wires notices from the front ends under the cab windows.
12 June 2014
In superb weather 33202 Dennis G. Robinson stands at Swanage with the 13:20 to Norden formed of two Bullied coaches.
Curiously the locomotive is missing the Danger Overhead Live Wires notices from the front ends under the cab windows.
12 June 2014
Swanage
Passing 34028 Eddystone on the turntable at Swanage is Class 33/2 No. 33202 Dennis G. Robinson with the 12:40 Norden - Swanage formed of two Bullied coaches.
11 May 2014
11 May 2014
Swanage
What a complete contrast to the diesel gala just four weeks earlier when the platforms and trains were packed with enthusiasts.
Here 33202 Dennis G. Robinson stands at a relatively deserted Platform 2 at Swanage with the 12:00 to Norden. In the distance to the right of the goods shed can be seen D6515 / 33012 shunting around the station.
12 June 2014
Here 33202 Dennis G. Robinson stands at a relatively deserted Platform 2 at Swanage with the 12:00 to Norden. In the distance to the right of the goods shed can be seen D6515 / 33012 shunting around the station.
12 June 2014
Worgret Junction
West Coast Railways Class 33 No. 33029 Glen Loy rounds the curve towards Worgret Junction hauling the Swanage Railway organised Purbeck Explorer II tour running as 1Z33 17:15 Swanage - Ealing Broadway.
With London Underground's 4TC in tow this was the first Class 33 and 4TC working from Swanage to Wareham since October, 1969.
11 May 2014
With London Underground's 4TC in tow this was the first Class 33 and 4TC working from Swanage to Wareham since October, 1969.
11 May 2014
Poole
Loram rail-grinder set C2103 stabled on No.9 Road at Poole.
10 May 2014
10 May 2014
Poole
It only seems like yesterday that Class 33/1 and 4TC sets were working all- day, every-day, on the Bournemouth to Weymouth line. In fact they've now been finished since May 1988 after working to and fro' for 21 years since the end of steam. The Class 491 4TC was eventually replaced by the Class 442 Wessex Electrics which were, in turn, themselves replaced by the Class 444 Desiro units.
For a brief moment, though, it seemed like the 1980s all over again as the second Class 33-hauled train in less than two hours passed by. This time, West Coast Railway's Class 33 No. 33029 Glen Loy - under the expert control of driver Mel Cox - approaches Poole operating The Purbeck Explorer 1 tour; running as 1Z33 10:24 Ealing Broadway - Swanage (via Kensington Olympia, Clapham Junction), formed of a London Underground 4TC set.
7 May 2014
For a brief moment, though, it seemed like the 1980s all over again as the second Class 33-hauled train in less than two hours passed by. This time, West Coast Railway's Class 33 No. 33029 Glen Loy - under the expert control of driver Mel Cox - approaches Poole operating The Purbeck Explorer 1 tour; running as 1Z33 10:24 Ealing Broadway - Swanage (via Kensington Olympia, Clapham Junction), formed of a London Underground 4TC set.
7 May 2014
Poole
Making a very welcome return to service is D6515 (33012) owned by the 71A Locomotive Group.
Looking superb after spending the last two years out of traffic at Eastleigh Works, D6515 approaches Poole hauling Network SouthEast-liveried 50026 Indomitable, 50031 Hood and GB Railfreight owned and operated 73207 to the rear.
The convoy running as 0Z33 11:33 Eastleigh Works - Swanage ahead of the 2014 Swanage Railway diesel gala.
7 May 2014
Looking superb after spending the last two years out of traffic at Eastleigh Works, D6515 approaches Poole hauling Network SouthEast-liveried 50026 Indomitable, 50031 Hood and GB Railfreight owned and operated 73207 to the rear.
The convoy running as 0Z33 11:33 Eastleigh Works - Swanage ahead of the 2014 Swanage Railway diesel gala.
7 May 2014
Wool
Time is running out for the 1890-built L&SWR Type 3B signal box at Wool. With closure planned for the start of April 2014, control will pass to a new NX panel at Basingstoke; 78 miles away!
With the sun setting to the west, 444014 passes through Wool working 1W28 17:03 Weymouth - Waterloo.
25 February 2014
With the sun setting to the west, 444014 passes through Wool working 1W28 17:03 Weymouth - Waterloo.
25 February 2014
Adber
With Whiteball Tunnel closed continuously for three weeks from the Friday night of 17 January 2014, a limited First Great Western service is booked to run via Yeovil and Honiton.
Standing right on the Dorset / Somerset border at Adber, 1A78 08:40 Plymouth - Paddington passes by heading towards Castle Cary.
19 January 2014
Standing right on the Dorset / Somerset border at Adber, 1A78 08:40 Plymouth - Paddington passes by heading towards Castle Cary.
19 January 2014
Adber
1C76 08:28 Paddington - Penzance passing the Dorset hamlet of Adber near Yeovil.
19 January 2014
19 January 2014
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