53808 at the steam illuminations
Leave your thoughtsThe Trust’s S&D 7F No. 53808 setting off with a Watercress Line steam illuminations service through the light dusting of... View Article
53808 at the steam illuminations
Author Archives for Rod Ormston
1956-built Brake Gangwayed coach is the latest vehicle to move to the Watercress Line
Leave your thoughtsContinuing with the relocation of stock from our site at Washford, our 1956-built Brake Gangwayed (BG) coach emerged into the... View Article
Remembrance wreath laid at S&DJR war memorial
Leave your thoughtsFollowing a long Trust tradition, a wreath was laid at the S&DJR Highbridge Works war memorial in Southwell Gardens, Highbridge.... View Article
Appeal closed after successful raising of £46,000 for relocation from Washford
Leave your thoughtsAt a recent meeting of the Trust Directors, it was agreed to close the Progressing Our Future Appeal. This appeal,... View Article
A retrospective on the Watercress Line’s Autumn Steam Gala
Leave your thoughtsHere’s a selection of photos taken on Friday 1 October and on the Sunday in varying weather conditions. The Trust’s... View Article
Video: the Watercress Line’s recreated Pines Express – Autumn Steam Gala
Leave your thoughtsOn Saturday 2 October, the 1.35 pm departure from Alresford was a recreation of the Pines Express with 10 carriages... View Article
Brighter weather due during the day for the start of the Watercress Line gala
Leave your thoughtsThe weather’s due to brighten up later on today (Friday) so it’s a good time to visit the Watercress Line... View Article
George Judd
Leave your thoughtsPeter Judd has advised the Trust that his father, George, sadly passed away in the early hours of Wednesday morning.... View Article
Burnham-on-Sea signalbox arrives at Ropley
Leave your thoughtsThis photo shows the arrival of the Burnham-on-Sea signalbox at Ropley, on Friday (see previous post). If you look closely,... View Article
Former Burnham-on-Sea signalbox moves to the Watercress Line
Leave your thoughtsThe former signalbox from Burnham-on-Sea was collected from Washford on Friday 3 September, headed for the Watercress Line. The haulier... View Article