The Buffers

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Founded by  Les Torrens    (1923 - 2000)

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.

Picture Gallery.  On a Bridge. Many rail enthusiasts enjoy the sights and sounds of railways as seen from the vantage point of an over bridge. In the early 1950's our photographer  stood on the bridge adjacent to Standish Junction, Gloucester the actual junction behind him. An ex MR 4F is heading southwards on the main Derby to Bristol line which during the summer months was extremely busy with through expresses from the north to Bournemouth. The GWR mogul is on the Cheltenam / Gloucester to Swindon line but is wating for a path to move over onto the Midland main line and south to Bristol.

A pure Great Western shot ( except for the WD) at Wantage Road Station in 1954. Today all the accessories of the steam railway age are gone, along with the track rationalization taking place. The location remains however, very busy with both passenger and freight traffic.

Again at Wantage Rd. a castle Class no 5041 Tiverton Castle stops at the station with a local  train. Clearly a "running in " turn, with an ex-works look. It was not uncommon for this local service to be used for this purpose.

Much further from home is Castle Class No 5028 Llantilio Castle at Shrewesbury. The locomotive was wating to take an express from Shrewesbury to Newport and Bristol via the Severn Tunnel.

Please visit this site if you are a GWR fan. It is a good resource. Produced by Mikkel Funder..

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