GraemeR BR (WR) Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Having just invested in a SR M7 I'm was wondering if anyone knows a branch line they operated that brought them on to a shared GWR line. I'm particularly looking at the 1930s, but a later time period would be OK. Many thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danemouth Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I've a vague memory of seeing pictures of one of the Yeovil stations with an M7 and Southern coaches. Sorry to be so vague, Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Most likely that was Yeovil Town Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted September 8, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 8, 2013 Either in Exeter or Plymouth, more main line than branch line however. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Found this pic - http://classictractionimages.weebly.com/lswr-m7-0-4-4ts.html and http://www.plymouthdata.info/Railways-Stations-Plymstock.htm Both SR and GW shared this bit - http://www.plymouthdata.info/Railways-GWR%20Yealmpton%20Branch.htm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike2steam Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Both SR and GW shared this bit - http://www.plymouthdata.info/Railways-GWR Yealmpton Branch.htm From the Southern aspect it was mostly O2's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danemouth Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Found the picture on page 36 of "Somerset Steam" by Michael Welch Shows 30131 with 2 Maunsell coaches at Yeovil Town in September 1962. Regards, Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TheQ Posted September 9, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 9, 2013 I don't know for sure of an M7 was used, but SR locomotives often strayed onto the MSWJR / GWR, at least as far as Ludgershall, there is even record of a Great Eastern Loco making to Ludgershall! The Q Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted September 9, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2013 43xx moguls used to make it through from Taunton to Barnstaple (and Ilfracombe) in my youth. I don't know whether M7s ran to the GWR station at Victoria Road. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivercider Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 The branch to Portland from Weymouth was operated by the GWR and SR jointly or alternately there are photos of M7s though I think O2s were more common, cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold colin penfold Posted September 17, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 17, 2013 Brentor had an lswr station with a gwr branch running right alongside. It's in the OPC book an historical survey of southern stations Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn-on-the-platform Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Fictitious, but a wonderful layout by John Flann of this parish. Largely GWR operation, but as seen on the page linked below, he also has an M7 operating: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/60526-hintock-gwr-oo/page-13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike2steam Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 The branch to Portland from Weymouth was operated by the GWR and SR jointly or alternately there are photos of M7s though I think O2s were more common, cheers And I always thought the M7's were too heavy an axle load for the severely restricted bridge over the entrance to the 'Fleet', you live and learn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivercider Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 And I always thought the M7's were too heavy an axle load for the severely restricted bridge over the entrance to the 'Fleet', you live and learn. I found a photo of 30107 at Portland, but on an enthusiast special in 1957 after passenger services had finished. So you are probably correct, M7s would not be seen on normal services, but at least they were there! cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcountryman Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Hi, Barnstaple Junction Station & Barnstaple Town Station via the girder bridge over the River Taw, from about 1940 to early sixties was a location where M7's used GWR/WR running lines. M7's were the choice of light yard / shunter at the junction station. They were also pressed into passenger / freight service during peak periods. The GWR shared the joint line from Barnstaple Victoria Road Station (GWR & Western Region), to Ilfracombe. 43xx Moguls were regularly held at Braunton & Ilfracombe sidings, as the choice of banking engine for the ascent to Ilfracombe / Barnstaple via Mortehoe. On busy summer weekends, there were a good number waiting at each of these stations. M7's were also utilised in this fashion. There is a lovely DVD entitled 'Memories of the Barnstaple to Ilfracombe Line' distributed by Branch Line Video, which shows all of the above. Hope this is of some help. Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted September 18, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 18, 2013 Brentor had an lswr station with a gwr branch running right alongside. It's in the OPC book an historical survey of southern stations Similarly, Launceston was the end of a GWR branch, while being on the LSWR route to Padstow. The signalbox operated both "stations". Sadly I don't think M7s often ventured across the LSWR route beyond Halwill, due to it being a bit taxing for what were designed as London suburban tanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach bogie Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 The Barnstable line, north out of Exeter from Cowley Bridge was joint and both would be seen together. GWR/SR double headers were not uncommon, as were use of each others stock. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rtw501/7178396200/lightbox/ MIke Wiltshire Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted September 19, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 19, 2013 A small clip from a negative taken 1960 at Ilfracombe. In the background of the shot an N Class and 43xx were shunting the stock for the Ilfracombe - Wolverhampton train. They would double-head over the hill to Barnstaple where the N would come off and the 43xx continue to Taunton. The engine was changed there and the Minehead portion added. I think the Spamcan was on the 'ACE'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeR BR (WR) Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 Hi, Barnstaple Junction Station & Barnstaple Town Station via the girder bridge over the River Taw, from about 1940 to early sixties was a location where M7's used GWR/WR running lines. M7's were the choice of light yard / shunter at the junction station. They were also pressed into passenger / freight service during peak periods. The GWR shared the joint line from Barnstaple Victoria Road Station (GWR & Western Region), to Ilfracombe. 43xx Moguls were regularly held at Braunton & Ilfracombe sidings, as the choice of banking engine for the ascent to Ilfracombe / Barnstaple via Mortehoe. On busy summer weekends, there were a good number waiting at each of these stations. M7's were also utilised in this fashion. There is a lovely DVD entitled 'Memories of the Barnstaple to Ilfracombe Line' distributed by Branch Line Video, which shows all of the above. Hope this is of some help. Rob Huge thanks Rob, and indeed everyone for all the fabulous responses. They are really useful, and I must get hold of a copy of the DVD you mention. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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