RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted September 1, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 1, 2011 Wasn't there once something called the Stockton & Darlington? There was, but there's no 'J' in the initials to the best of my knowledge, it's just S&DR Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham_Muz Posted September 2, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 2, 2011 OK OK Guilty as charged... ...firstly to see who would bite first... so well done Ian! and yes secondonly I was taking a liberty with the J and was refering to the nothern S & D as some one on here once got very upset that S & D was used for anything other than Stockton and Darlington... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted September 2, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 2, 2011 It doesn't help that the Somerset and Dorset is commonly referred to as 'the S&D', and I've never heard the Stockton and Darlington referred to that way in common usage, only as 'the Stockton and Darlington'. To my mind both the S&DJRs are proper and I like them both. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SouthernRegionSteam Posted September 2, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 2, 2011 The particular appeal (to me) of the Salisbury and Dorset (JR), is that it is typical of other South Western cross-country routes that existed in the central rural area. They were large enough to attract some decent size through trains, both freight and passenger, and small enough, with basic branch line trains, to have that indefinable "character". The infrastructure was so individual that a well-thought-through freelance layout could be convincing. Quite right Peter. It is certainly an interesting little line and although the trackplans of the majority of the stations are very simple, there is still ample operating interest from through trains and branch trains of varying length. Also there are examples of light engine workings and large locomotives hauling small trains (a Bulleid Pacific with 2 coaches comes to mind). And of course, if you were to model the last days of the line, you have Bulleids hauling single brakevans and also length demolition trains. As well as a contractors Simplex which was also used for said trains. As you say, the infrastructure was also very varied for such a short branch line. Although Breamore and Verwood are very similar in appearance, others such as Downton, West Moors and Fordingbridge had completely different styles. Hopefully I will be able to portray some of this in my layout (still unnamed at present). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SouthernRegionSteam Posted September 7, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 7, 2011 I've been looking at satellite imagery along the old route today and was reminded that the railway bridge that crossed the Avon south of Downton was no longer there. After looking through reference books I am still none the wiser as to what this bridge actually looked like. Does anyone have any ideas as to what it looked like and was made of? Also, there appears to be numerous overbridges south of Alderbury Junction. There is one that appears to be fairly narrow but quite long as it has to bridge the gap between what looks like a cutting - again, any ideas as to what construction it was of. It looks to be brick. It is still there and can be seen on satellite imagery. TIA, Jam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted September 8, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 8, 2011 The particular appeal (to me) of the Salisbury and Dorset (JR), is that it is typical of other South Western cross-country routes that existed in the central rural area. They were large enough to attract some decent size through trains, both freight and passenger, and small enough, with basic branch line trains, to have that indefinable "character". The infrastructure was so individual that a well-thought-through freelance layout could be convincing. There's a rich seam here, methinks. Very much my take. Having only worked on the SE and the Central, the lost lines of the SW are a bit of a grey area for me. I knew vaguely of Castleman's Corkscrew, but this thread has amplified my knowledge in a most positive way. And some of the modelling we are seeing is top-notch, too. A mist is lifting! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanwoods Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Does anyone know if Downton Tunnel is still about or has it been filled in? Downton Tunnel has been completely filled in. But there is a public footpath running over the top of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted October 8, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 8, 2011 This just about completes my father's collection of images from he S&DJR during the 50's, there are a few more of West Moors. Is anyone still interested Tim Definitely! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Belgian Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I've just noticed the bit earlier about the "three S&D" lines started by Muz. If one is going to talk about the two S&DJRs as S&Ds then no-one has made the point that they are actually joined to each other by the S&D - the Southampton and Dorchester Railway, otherwise known as Castleman's Corkscew, or The Old Road. JE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lurker Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Thanks for posting the pictures, I've enjoyed a good browse through them 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinZaPint Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Having travelled to West Moors from Waterloo via Brockenhurst for school holidays in the late fifties and later living in Moorlands Road from 1965 to 1976 I've found this thread very interesting. My maternal grandfather Ernest Stone opened the first chemists shop in Verwood and frequented the Albion pub in the station yard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bayford Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Ahh there was the old Supply depot inbetween Breamore and Fordingbridge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushpull33 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 (edited) Hi all. I found this relating to Downton Tunnel. If its of any help. It was taken by Dave Bevis. http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1276209 Edited November 17, 2011 by pushpull33 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushpull33 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Ther are a few more pics of the area on his site. I wonder what else he has hid away, may be worth emailing him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WindyHale76 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I read in a book about the Q1 it did this turn a few times. A saturday troop special from to Bournemouth Central but the pictures are hard to come by. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushpull33 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Amazing pictures there. Thats one hell of a cutting into the tunnel its a wonder they didn't make the tunnel longer. When you look through the tunnel in that second picture it looks like theres a bridge just the other end of it ?. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted December 30, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 30, 2011 Hi All, Not sure if you have seen this, however Ernie has been adding to his Flickr pages and has added this one of Fordingbridge from my collection. http://www.flickr.com/photos/irishswissernie/6563792241/in/photostream Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted December 31, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 31, 2011 (edited) A few more images I came across while browsing http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream West Moors http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream Wimborne http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream Wimborne again http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream all Wimborne Edited April 4, 2012 by Blandford1969 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SouthernRegionSteam Posted January 2, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 2, 2012 Does anyone have any info as to the nature of structures at the MoS buffer store at Burgate and any photos of the Skew Arch nearby as well? I am thinking about modelling both since I have started construction of Breamore Station and would really appreciate further details if there are any out there. (Click on the image in my signature if you have not already had a look at the progress I am making of Breamore Station and are interested) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SouthernRegionSteam Posted January 2, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 2, 2012 Err, would you be willing to share such info please Tim? Sorry if I didn't ask in the best possible way, I was tired when I wrote that! Thank you Jam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiebrfan Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 (edited) Oh dear, whys that Tim? Seems a pity after you put all that time and effort into it. I'm sure I'm not alone in saying thats disappointing. Hopefully it returns soon, I'm off to Wikapaedia in the meantime!!! Tongue stuck firmly in cheek!!! Edited January 11, 2012 by aussiebrfan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiebrfan Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Ok Tim thanks for the clarification, in the meantime hopefully people with an interest in the Salisbury and Dorset will continue to add info, anecdotes or relevent links to this thread, Regards 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SouthernRegionSteam Posted January 25, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 25, 2012 As someone who lives pretty much next door to the old line, I thought I'd go out and explore for an hour, just to see what is left after the section from Breamore to South Charford had been reopened as a footpath/cycle way. I had done part of this section before, but as it was during summer when the nettles were as high as I am tall I didn't get too far. What struck me was the sheer number of bridges and level crossings along just this one mile stretch. Although it was getting dark so I am probably inaccurate, I counted at least 12 bridges/culverts and 5 level crossings. Most of the fencing is still there, and there are a couple bridges still standing. There are also many abutments where bridges once stood. I was saddened to see that the combined beam/brick arch bridge at South Charford has gone, but I'm grateful the route is passable and is a lovely little cycle ride. It has inspired me no end! Some photos: By the way, I will probably be visiting the large metal and concrete bridges near Ringwood (as I will hopefully be building one) sometime soon, so I hope that will be of interest too. I'm hoping to cover a lot of the route, and cycle as much as possible in the coming few months. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SouthernRegionSteam Posted January 30, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 30, 2012 Just a small panorama of Breamore station. Forgot to include this one! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SouthernRegionSteam Posted February 15, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) This week has seen what appears to be the demolition of the majority of the northbound platform at Breamore to make way for access for housing. The site plan can be found on the NFDC website here: http://web3.newfores...es/197071_2.pdf What a shame! I had heard rumours about housing being built, but didn't realise it was actually happening. The site has quite poor access, so I'm surprised this is going ahead in all honesty. There appears to be 5 plots for houses in the pipeline, and by a quick glance of the plans it appears as though they are keeping the face of the northbound platform, it didn't look like that when I glanced over the bridge today. Will have to double check as the view was slightly obscured by the amount of soil at the site. All I can say is thank goodness the station building is a listed building! EDIT - in my panorama above, basically the platform left of the land rover has gone leaving just that white fence as the end of the platform now. Edited February 15, 2012 by SouthernRegionSteam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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