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The Buffers |
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click on the X and that ad thing goes away. |
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Founded by Les Torrens (1923 - 2000) |
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Established in 1982, the Buffers is a group of transport enthusiasts living in Southern Ontario, which meets for their enjoyment of British railway and other transport modelling. |
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The Climb out of Bath.
Last time we looked at some ex S&DJR locomotives at Radstock. The first picture featured this month was taken about 8 miles north of Radstock and depicts an ex S&DJR 2-8-0 climbing to Devonshire Tunnel on the outskirts of Bath. The Midland Railway designed and built the 2-8-0's.
Six were built at Derby in 1914 and a further five in 1925 by the Robert Stephenson Co. All of these locos where absorbed into the LMS in 1930. They provided 50 years of service almost exclusively on that line. |
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Shortly after the train engine disapperared into the tunnel along came the banker in the form of a 4F. It is likely this 4F was one of the batch built for the S&DJR in the 1920's. |
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Bath Green Park.
Over a mile north of the Devonshire bank is Bath Green Park. This station was closed to traffic in March 1966, later being restored as a Sainsbury's supermarket in the early 1980's. A car park was established under the renovated station awning.
Pictured at Bath Green Park (mid 50's) is GWR Diesel Railcar No 23, likely on a Bristol temple Meads local service. |
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A few vintage rail posters were recently uncovered during renovations at Bristol Temple Meads. Click here to see them. |
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Below is ex-LMS 4P compound with express passenger headcode arrives at Bath Green Park from the north, circa 1951. The locomotive is believed to be 41025 of Gloucester shed. |
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The Flying Scotsman
The International Daily Express reported that steam lovers and investors alike will soon be able to buy shares in 4472 Flying Scotsman. Tony Marchington has discovered that the great locomotive burns as much coal as money, so now he hopes others will be able to share in the burden. |
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A picture of 4472 ariving at Southampton station in May 1963 heading a Lincoln to Southampton special. The headboard displayed indicates a trip across the Solent is in order for the GMRS, by red Funnel steamer, for a day out on the Isle Of Wight. |
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all photos on this page by Geoff Chandler. |
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