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Preview Issue January 2007
 
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Front CoverRbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34022 Exmoor at Eastleigh 06/08/1961
2Getty Files 1 - LBSCR J class 4-6-2T No.2326 (Bessborough) on Cannon Street turntable 1935
3LSWR S15 class 4-6-0 No.30499 at Folly Bridge.
5Editorial
6TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS WITH THE MERCHANT NAVY CLASS 1941 - 1946 - includes pictures of SR Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.21C 1 Channel Packet-3-at Eastleigh on early trials in 1941, original cab layout and tender front, examples of damage and fractures of components, 21C 6 Peninsular & Oriental S N Co leaving Salisbury 1942, the oil bath and chain drive, 21C 3 Royal Mail at Waterloo - cab interior - failed at Basingstoke 1943, pictures of the oil bath and other components including - fire box and siphons - inside cylinder - smoke box, 21C 16 Elders Fyffes in final Southern livery (? 1945) and s21C 5 Canadian Pacific in first BR livery
25Getty Files 2 - 'Merchant Navy' class - picture of rebuilt driving wheel.
26Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.1 - 9-comp Third No.S1 of push-pull set 652 to SR diagram 33 (reframed ex LSWR Tri-composite No.20), 7-comp Driving Composite Brake S6406 of push-pull set 656 (reframed ex LSWR Composite No.4996), Corridor Composite Brake No.S6634 of set 331 (ex SECR Corridor Composite Brake No.914).
28 THE SCHOOLS AND THE "LYMINGTON BOATS" - pictures include, SR V Schools class 4-4-0 No.30902 Wellington on down train in Shawford cutting 1958, SR V Schools class 4-4-0 No.30904 Lancing south of Winchester ? 1957/8, SR V Schools class 4-4-0 No.30907 Dulwich approaching Winchester ? 1957/60, SR V Schools class 4-4-0 No.30912 Downside on up freight at Shawford 1959.
35FLASHBACK - 1, Lees Lane signal box Gosport line.
36FOUND IN A WOODEN BOX - Salisbury turntable 1935/39 - pictures include - SR N15x class 4-6-0 No. unknown circa 1934/36, SR LN Lord Nelson class 4-6-0 No.860 Lord Hawke, SR N15 King Arthur class 4-6-0 No.782 Sir Brian, SR N15x class 4-6-0 No.2333 Remembrance, SR N15 King Arthur class 4-6-0 No.799 Sir Ironside, SR N15x class 4-6-0 No.2331 Beattie, LSWR N15 King Arthur class 4-6-0 No.751 Etarre, SR N15x class 4-6-0 No.2330 Cudworth, LSWR N15 King Arthur class 4-6-0 No.738 King Pellinore, LSWR N15 King Arthur class 4-6-0 No.752 Linette.
44 Getty Files 3 - Ascot 1935 LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.32.
45 A Short Sharp Shock - of Steam, Hugh Abbinnett on being a fireman in 1943 - picture of LSWR S15 class 4-6-0 No.30506 at Eastleigh 1961.
48THE SOUTHERN ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES 20001 - 3, pictures of Co-Co No.20002 in BR black at London Bridge 1950, Co-Co No.CC1 in Southern livery at Horsham 1947, Co-Co No.CC1 or CC2 at Pulborough 1946, CC1/2 bogie detail, Co-Co No.CC1 at Horsham 1947, Co-Co No.CC2 at Horsham 1948 reportedly in Blue and Silver livery, 2 off Co-Co No.20001 at Eastleigh in 1959 in the then Standard Green livery, Co-Co No.20003 in original malachite green livery and bogie and collector shoe detail, Co-Co No.20003 in Brighton Works 1952.
61FLASHBACK - 2, LBSCR C2x 0-6-0 No.446 at Waddon Marsh.
62REAL ATMOSPHERE - Winchester at night 27/02/1965
64PERMANENT WAY NOTES - LEWISHAM 1949 - a series of pictures taken during the relaying at this junction.
74 ALL OUR YESTERDAYS - February 1957 SOUTHERN REGION from The Railway Observer - picture of SECR L class 4-4-0 No.31775 in 1950s with SOUTHERN lettering on tender but BR numbered.
79 Brighton Atlantic - A personal journey, pictures of LBSCR H2 Atlantic class 4-4-2 No.32424 Beachy Head at Bournemouth on the Brighton train 1957, interior of cab of LBSCR H2 Atlantic class 4-4-2 No.32422 North Foreland at Brighton shed 1956, LBSCR H2 Atlantic class 4-4-2 No.32424 Beachy Head at Netley on the Brighton train 1957, LBSCR H2 Atlantic class 4-4-2 No.32424 Beachy Head at Fareham on the Brighton train, LBSCR H2 Atlantic class 4-4-2 No.32424 Beachy Head at Eastleigh being cut up 1958. 2 pictures of the Atlantic House open day 2006.
88THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT (and in the day as well) experimental buffer stop Hither Green 11/1930
90THE BOTLEY TRAIN FIRE - and the other 'firemen' - the 2.30am newspaper train from Waterloo fire of the 18th September 1962.
97COLOUR INTERLUDE - I-o-W - pictures of LSWR O2 class 0-4-4Ts on the Island, Shanklin No.W20 at Ventnor 1963, Whitwell No.W26 at Ventnor 07/1963, Shanklin station, Sandown No.W21 at Wroxall 08/1964, Seaview No.W17 at Sandown, and Bembridge No.W33 at Cowes.
Back CoverNursling starting signal towards Romsey winter 1962/3
 
Issue No.1 September 2007
 
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Front CoverPetworth with SR Q1 class 0-6-0 No.33018 on pick up freight circa 1963
2 Getty Files 1 - Waterloo 'A' Box gantry being demolished 1936. Ash Level Crossing 1965.
5 Editorial
6 THE BRIGHTON BELLE - A look at the life of the 5 BEL sets, pictures of - 2-5 BEL sets No.3051 leading near Haywards Heath 1951, front view of set 2052 pre 1937, 5 pictures of jigs - guards comp flooring - drivers comp - vestibule end, set 3053 leaving Brighton 1937 - seating layout of the sets, interior of 1st class Gwen - 3rd Motor Car 90 and 3rd trailer Car 85, platform archway to Platform 17 Victoria Station, picture 1st class car Mona of set 3053, 3rd class parlour No.85 from 3053, 2-5 BEL sets No.3051 approaching Haywards Heath 1955, set 3053 in final BR corporate livery at Waterloo 1972.
16 QUESTIONS - QUESTIONS? CAN YOU HELP - pictures of 2 accidents at Ramsgate Town and Harbour stations and WW2 Eastleigh ladies outside paint gang.
18 FLASHBACK - IS THIS THE ANSWER TO THE WINCHESTER PROBLEM? - picture of a Adams 135 class 4-4-0 No.146 with GWR carriage stock.
20 Getty Files 2 - Grove Road Deptford pre WW2 - picture of a LBSCR D1 class 0-4-2 No. unknown amid traffic heading to the Government Stores Yard.
22 Ramblings on, and of: THE E1/R 0-6-2 TANK ENGINES - pictures of No.2695 at Exmouth Junction 1948, No.2608 no location or date, No.2696 at Barnstaple Junction 1935, Table of build - numbering - rebuild and withdraw, No.2610 at Torrington no date, No.32095 at Barnstaple Junction 1952 lined black livery, No.2124 crossing replacement viaduct enroute to Torrington no date, No.2094 approaching Barnstaple Junction 1935, No.2610 at Torrington 1934, No.32124 at ? Eastleigh full British Railways lettering on tanks, No.32135 at Exeter St David's BR emblem on tank, No.32696 at Halwill Junction in 1952 lined black livery, Table of known livery dates, No.32124 at Exeter St David's in 1956 lined black livery, No.32095 up from Torrington viaduct in 1950 full British Railways lettering on tanks, No.32696 up from Torrington viaduct in 1950 smokebox plate but SOUTHERN lettering on tanks with BR number on bunker, No.32608 at Petrockstow in 1952 lined black livery, No.32696 at Watergate Halt in 1950 smokebox plate but SOUTHERN lettering on tanks with BR number on bunker, No.32124 banking ballast train up to Exeter Central in 1949 full British Railways lettering on tanks second engine unidentified, No.32610 at Hatherleigh BR emblem on tank, No.32697 at Exeter Central in 1957 lined black livery.
34 NEW CROSS Circa 1907 - pictures LBSCR D1 class 0-4-2T No.79 Carshalton circa 1907/9, LBSCR D3 class 0-4-4T No.398 Haslemere circa 1907/8.
36 REAL ATMOSPHERE - Winchester - pictures up side platform at Winchester City, up Bournemouth Belle passing St Cross south of Winchester unknown WC/BoB, Alresford station with 2H unit unknown.
38 WATERLOO LSWR to BR a brief summary Part1 - pictures LSWR A12 class 0-4-2 No.539 also rear of set 198 in 1919, 3 of station exterior, 4 of the A signal box 1867-1878-1907-1922, from A signal box looking into the platforms 1900, 6 of foundations etc., looking across the platform ends showing some signals 1919, Victory Arch during opening ceremony 1922, 6 views of the Concourse, Victory Arch floodlit, The famous clock, LSWR T14 class 4-6-0 No.460 in 1930 waiting with Portsmouth express.
54 NEW STOCK FOR THE EASTLEIGH BREAKDOWN TRAIN - 1957 pictures of interior of DS175, Tool Van No.DS175 (ex 3rd LSWR No.774 later SR No.718) and Riding Vehicle No.DS172 (ex Pantry 3rd LSWR No.930 later SR No.713), 3 of interior of Riding Vehicle No.DS172, No.DS35 Ransomes & Rapier 36 ton crane of 1918, underframe lockers (on both vehicles).
58 Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.2 - No.S1007S 3rd (ex SECR 2nd Continental Boat Train No.4179 to diag 935), in SOUTHERN livery 1st corridor No.7181 (ex LSWR No.7181 to diag 476), articulated 2 set No.513 3rd brake No.3560 3rd No.975 (ex SECR steam railmotors).
60 PERMANENT WAY NOTES - from Basingstoke to Woking LWRT 360' track train - 5 pictures of the train and one of Waterloo south side platforms 1 to 7 1954
65 REBUILDING - the letters and comments page
66 AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT - Bournemouth shed 09/06/1956 picture of SR Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35010 Blue Star - GWR Castle class 4-6-0 No.5081 Lockheed Hudson - SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34008 Padstow.
67 OR FOR QUITER CONTEMPLATION - Beddington signal box 1926
68 BRIGHTON LOCO WORKS - Apprenticeship Memories - 4 pictures of Brighton Works, 3 pictures of BR 4MT class 2-6-4T No.80154, 2 pictures of BR 4MT class 2-6-4T No.80046 (cab view and side view), SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34047 Callington, LBSCR H2 Atlantic class 4-4-2 No.32426 St Alban's Head being broken up, LBSCR A1x class 0-6-0T No.DS377S Brighton Works.
82 FROM THIS TO THIS IN NICE EASY STAGES... SO FIRST TAKE YOUR ENGINE... - the rebuilding of the 'Merchant Navy' class - A series of pictures showing the transformation of SR Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35018 British India Line to Rebuilt Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35018 British India Line from 16th November 1955 to return to revenue earning service 17th February 1956.
90 TERMINUS TIMES - Hugh Abbinnett on the bombing of Southampton terminus in 1943 - 5 pictures.
96 WHAT SIZE BANG WOULD YOU LIKE - detonator test between Feltham and Stains 02/10/1929
97 COLOUR INTERLUDE - Interior of PULLMAN VERA, SECR H class 0-4-4T No.31530 at Three Bridges - 5 pictures on the Midhurst branch, Midhurst Station, 2 of Petworth Station, Selham Station and Fittleworth Station.
Back Cover LSWR down home signals Basingstoke 1960s
 
Issue No.2 January 2008
 
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Front Cover Wadebridge 1963 - picture ? SR N class 2-6-0 No.31844
2Eastleigh running shed ? Circa 1903
4SR V Schools class 4-4-0 No.931 King's - Wimbledon with armoured cab 15/01/1943
5Editorial
6 LYMINGTON BRANCH - pictures LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30052 propels branch train away from Brockenhurst 1964, Lymington Town station 1967, SECR N class 2-6-0 No.31873 at Lymington Town 1965, Ivatt class 2MT 2-6-2T No.41312 at Lymington Town 1965, Lymington MPD 1967, BR 4MT class 2-6-4T No.80146 at Lymington Pier 1967, BR 4MT class 2-6-4T No.80134 at Lymington Junction 1967, Ivatt class 2MT 2-6-2T No.41320 on Lymington branch at rear of LCGB Hampshire Branch Lines tour 1967, BR 4MT class 2-6-4T No.80019 near Ampress Works Halt 1966, BR 4MT class 2-6-4T No.80146 passing Lymington Town signal box 1967, Hampshire unit DEMU (Class 205) No.1126 - EMU driving trailer (ex 6PAN Class No.3031)- 2HAP Class No.6102 at Brockenhurst 1967.
18A PRIVILEGED PERSPECTIVE - H. L. BUTLER a log of some footplate trips as a pupil apprentice - pictures SR N15 King Arthur class 4-6-0 on down Folkestone Race Special at Ashford, SR V Schools class 4-4-0 No.900 Eton approaching Haslemere early part of 1930s, , SR V Schools class 4-4-0 No.932 Blundells Canal Walk Fratton early part of 1930s, SR N15 King Arthur class 4-6-0 No.862 Lord Collingwood at Winchester 1932.
24LONGPARISH circa 1900 - picture of the station.
26WOOLSTON 1889 - picture of the station platform and bridge No.8 to the west with extract of the LSWR system map circa 1914.
28Purely by chance - number plate off LSWR Adams T3 class 4-4-0 No.E561 with photograph and weight diagram.
30THE SWAYING FOOTPLATE - part 1 of Norman Denty's experiences - pictures LBSCR C2 class 0-6-0 No.B522 at Three Bridges 1932, LBSCR H2 class 4-4-2 No.2426 St Albans Head passing Three Bridges 1949, picture of Norman Denty showing SR V Schools class 4-4-0 No.924 Haileybury Driving wheel 1944, interior of Keymer Crossing signal box, LBSCR D1 class 0-4-2T No.2252 as station pilot Brighton 1950, Rowfant station, LBSCR I3 class 4-4-2T No's.32028 and 32091 at Tunbridge Wells West 1951 (caption confusing, from my use of this station 32028 has just emerged from Montacute tunnel from Grove junction on a train from Tonbridge, also from this aspect the locomotive depot is behind and to the left see picture of 32585 on page 39, the building on the right was the goods shed.), LBSCR D3 class 0-4-4T No.32378 near Groombridge on a train from Tunbridge Wells West to Ashurst 1950, LBSCR E5 class 0-6-2T No.32585 at Tunbridge Wells West on Three Bridges train 1951.
40WATERLOO LSWR to BR a brief summary Part 2 - with plan of 1922. pictures include SR Lord Nelson class 4-6-0 No.776 Sir Galagars with SECR Rbt U class 2-6-0 No.?, LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.125, LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.667, LSWR H15 class 4-6-0 No.475, LSWR X2 class 4-4-0 No.585, LSWR C8 class 4-4-0 No.296, LSWR H15 class 4-6-0 No.521, LSWR H16 class 4-6-2T No.517, SR N15X class 4-6-0 No.2331 Beattie and SR Schools class 4-4-0 No.932 Blundells, SR N15X class 4-6-0 No.2327 Trevithick, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34011 Tavistock with LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30478 and SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34009 Lyme Regis in 1952, Waterloo in 1954 looking west showing the entry into the station and the 1936 signal box.
51Getty Files 1 - Waterloo to Weymouth train 26/05/1950 showing coach S808 on Weymouth train.
52FOR WHOM THE BELLE TOLLS - the Devon Belle - pictures, SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.21C161 as yet un-named on the circular press trip of 19th June 1947 with a shot of the observation car and the SOUTHERN RAILWAY MAGAZINE edition for July, front of SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.21C103 Plymouth at Plymouth, SR Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.21C5 Canadian Pacific at Exeter Central, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.21C117 Ilfracombe and SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.21C103 Plymouth at Exeter Central. SOUTHERN RAILWAY Instruction No.3a, 1947 regarding the exchange of engines at Wilton and the train and SR Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35004 Cunard White Star in1948, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.21C103 Plymouth near Sampford Courteney 1947, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.21C105 Barnstaple being banked by No.21C102 Salisbury between Ilfracombe and Mortehoe 1947, LBSCR class E1/R 0-6-2T No.2695 banking the Ilfracombe portion into Queen Street Tunnel undated, rear of observation car London bound and view through the rear window west of Exeter undated, SR Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.350010 Blue Star in mixed SR/BR livery at ? Salisbury undated, SR Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.350015 Rotterdam Lloyd near Wilton on down train and on down train near Dinton both 1954.
64Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.3 - ex SECR coaches, semi-saloon non corridor lavatory composite S5449 to SR diagram 315, 1st saloon S7347 to diagram 490, Departmental 1st saloon (ex SECR 3786 for Royal Train strengthening, then SR 1st saloon 7920) 1062S.
66REAL ATMOSPHERE - Walton on Thames platform demolition - Winchester City and SR Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35007 Aberdeen Commonwealth 1965 - Salisbury shed with ? Class 35 Hymeks.
68September1966 - not a good month - accidents.
70June 1955 had not been good either - ASLEF strike
71PERMANENT WAY NOTES - WATERLOO STATION platforms 1 to 7 relaying
75REBUILDING - the letters and comments page
76Getty Files - junction signal Motspur Park Junction 16/06/1936
77Weedkilling Trains
80SOUTHERN STATIONS & HALTS - Monks Lane Halt up and down sides 24/08/1947, High Rocks Halt up and down sides 13/09/1950.
82PRODUCTION LINE BUILDING OF ALL STEEL ELECTRIC STOCK EASTLEIGH 1946
9235005 'CANADIAN PACIFIC' - the fitting of a mechanical stoker 03/1948 to 04/1951
95and speaking of steam versus diesel
96A TASTE OF - 3ton Scammell Mechanical Horse No.2519M
97COLOUR INTERLUDE - 'Z' class 0-8-0T at EXETER (ST DAVIDS) - Exeter junction - Seaton branch- Yeovil junction
Back Cover34099 leaving Seaton Junction 03/1963
 
Issue No.3 April 2008
 
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Front Cover Class S11 30403 at Bournemouth in mixed SR and British Railways livery
2King Arthur No. 782 'Sir Brian' at Salisbury Platform 4.
4 Head on view of 21C1 at Eastleigh circa 1941
5Editorial
6 Pictures at Basingstoke
7Basingstoke Part 1 - The years down to 1904
23Missed Opportunities 1 The Urie 4-8-0
2634085 at Eastleigh Works 9 January 1950
27Victoria: 9th December 1949 A sad mistake. A collision between 34084 on the 'Golden Arrow', light engine 34085 and an eight coach electric to West Croydon.
33Picture of 34103 'Calstock' leaving Reading West
34 Pictures around Evercreech Junction
35Wither the Somerset and Dorset' The sad, and at times downright deceitful way, closure of the S & D was achieved.
44 Sandling Junction two 8 wheeled type 'J' 3rd brake Pullmans P40 and 41 Holiday coaches
46 More from the wooden box Salisbury - west end departures, No. 457 'Sir Belvedere', 449 'Sir Torre', 746 'Pendragon', 768 'Sir Balin' and two views of 747 'Elaine'
52 Memories of a young trainspotter - at St Denys 1945-1949
54 Pictures of I-o-W Central 4-4-0T No.6 and I-o-W Central railcar No.1
55 Audit time on the Isle of Wight - a circa 1940/1 listing of fixed assets, rolling stock, set formations, Ryde Pier Tramway, side view of FY and NR No.1, Pictures of IWC 4-4-0T No. 6, IWC 2-4-0T No.5 and what's left of IWC A1 0-6-0T W9.
68Picture, signals in St George's Hill cutting Walton on Thames
69Picture, Waterloo 4-COR and 34052
70The 1932 Brighton Line Resignalling part 1
79Picture, Banstead goods yard 1935
80 Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.4 - ex SECR O1 Class and 5 comp brake 3rd coach S3291, ex LSWR corridor brake 3rd S3175 both on KESR 13/08/1952, ex LBSCR A1X 32677 and rebuilt ex LSWR 48' lavatory bi-composite 508 to diag 758 now 58' brake composite 6404 to diag 418 Langstone Bridge 03/05/1953.
82Push-Pull to Alton' - Hugh Abbinnett on a M7 working.
92 PERMANENT WAY NOTES - 'State of the art' track relaying - 1948 use of a TRM and compressor wagon.
962-NOL in a carriage washer Orpington 27/03/1946
97COLOUR INTERLUDE - 30587 2-4-0WT at Boscarne Junction with clay train 22/07/1960 - Hatherleigh Station with Ivatt 2-6-2T 41312 16/07/1960 - 'L' Class 31760 at Aldershot 03/07/1960 - 'E2' Class 32102 at Farnborough circa 1960 - 30729 shunting at Padstow July 1960.
Back CoverFurzebrook on the Swanage branch circa 1950
 
Issue No.4 September 2008
 
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Front Cover Urie 'H16' No.30519 at Clapham Junction on ECS workings
2 Bournemouth Central July 1951
4 Swanage 1965
5 Editorial
7The 150th Anniversary of the London, Chatham & Dover Railway. The development of the LCDR system - a photographic tribute
21 The 1932 Brighton Line Resignalling part 2
29The Legacy of Mr Price - 2 pictures the third class carriage and 2 of the 'I3' locomotive No.79 involved in his death
33 From RINGWOOD to CHRISTCHURCH an almost forgotten railway
40RAY CHORLEY - Obituary
40QUESTIONS - QUESTIONS....?
42BRITISH RAILWAYS - SOUTHERN REGION MAGAZINE - the final volume for 1949 reviewed
53Along the Sussex Coast - 80 Years Ago - picture article of the trains east of Lewis through to Hastings
60 Certainly not an essay in concrete, perhaps more of a sentence - drawing of a pre-assembled concrete fogman's hut to Drg No CW8/46
62 Petersfield Circa 1884/1885 - 2-4-0T No.191 with what is thought to be the Midhurst branch train
64Burning Bulleid's' a definite precursor to the article that follows
67 ERIC BEST Memories of South Hampshire and a Railway Career
90 More on Weedkilling
92 PERMANENT WAY NOTES, Third rail items on the Southern
97 COLOUR INTERLUDE - No.54 'WADDON' restored in 1963 at Eastleigh, 'W' class tank 31922, 'M7' tank 30035, 'V' class 30915 Brighton, 'D1' 31487
Back Cover Wokingham SOUTHERN ELECTRIC sign board
 
Issue No.5 January 2009
 
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Front Cover Victoria, June 1963 6PAN set No.3023 Brighton via Quarry Line.
2 The result of enemy action at Victoria, 10.25 pm, 9th October 1940. Damage to 'Brighton Belle' sets, Audrey nearest camera.
4 LBSCR steam railcar No.1 in later livery.
Editorial
7 Sir Sam Fay London & South Western Days. Covers between 1872 & 1901 including the start of "The South Western Gazette.". With contemporary photographs.
20 Bridge over the River Torridge. Three views of the replacement viaduct being built for the conversion of the line for the NDCJLR.
23 Conundrums - odd pairing on a signal bracket at Stone Crossing Halt in the first half of the 1960s.
24 Basingstoke Part 2 - Rebuilt and Expanded - with track layout and new building alterations.
41 Private Owner Wagons - 10 Ton C. EMMENCE Horsebridge No.9 - 10 Ton LAWRENCE & Co (Portsmouth) Ltd Portsmouth No.12
42 REAL ATMOSPHERE - 73067 in Salisbury loco shed and 'Engine Arrangements' board - a pair of 'standards' outside Basingstoke shed.
42 Victoria - a selection of photographs by George Heiron
48 Victoria, December 1949 - revisited - follow on from issue 3 from a newspaper cutting
49 THE SWAYING FOOTPLATE - part 2 of Norman Denty's experiences continuing as a young fireman at Bournemouth in WW2
54 ROMSEY LSWR - The story of the Cooper Family 1900 - 1931 with a series of photographs taken circa 1912.
64 Southern Shipping -picture article including, MV 'DORSET COAST - ST 'FALAISE' - MV 'SHANKLIN' - ST 'NORMANNIA' - ST 'LORD WARDEN' - ST 'LONDRES' - ST 'MAID OF ORLEANS' - ST 'MAID OF KENT'.
71 The Proposed Railway to East Wittering - a description of the proposed extension of the HMST in 1913.
75 SCENES FROM 1950 to 1952 - photographs including 102501at Oatlands cutting and LBSCR class' I2' WD 72400 and 720401 awaiting scrapping.
82 Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.5 a trio of brake-vans - S54900 ex LSWR 12439 10 ton single ended road van branded for internal K&ESR use at Robertsbridge. SR 5587? ex LBSCR (348-361) 15 ton single ended road van at Norwood Junction. S55434 ex SECR 6w 20 ton double veranda van at Esher. Plus correction to issue 3.
84 PERMANENT WAY NOTES, Third rail items on the Southern part 2 - "Southern Conductor Rails" on joining the Conductor Rails and maintaining good earth continuity.
88 REBUILDING' - The letters and comments page
90 THE KENT COAST ELECTRIFICATION Phase 1 - describing the routes, service and stock including delivery dates.
97 COLOUR INTERLUDE - covering July and August 1967 as recorded at Woking and Salisbury. 35030 at Salisbury, unidentified 'Light Pacific' approaching Woking, two 'Standard' 4-6-0's head west from Woking, Salisbury yard.
Back Cover 34019 'Bideford' at Eastleigh.
Issue No.6 April 2009
 
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Front Cover "West Country" class No.34035 "Shaftsbury" showing cowling modifications as of early 1960 at Eastleigh Works.
2 Circa 1948 Guildford bound from Woking "H16" 4-6-2T No.518
4 Southern Magazine' picture of Swanwick staff possibly 1889 or 1910?
5 Editorial
6 LANCING CARRIAGE WORKS - first in series with plan dealing with the works.
20 BUDEFUL DRUMMONDS - pictures and short notes on "M7" CLASS No.35 and "K10" No.152 at Bude
22 HUMAN ERROR AT LONDON BRIDGE - on collision of two PUL-PAN 6-sets and a doubt about the official accident report.
28 LIFE AT SOUTHAMPTON - part 1: Introduction and Overview. Life at the Southampton Train Supervisors Office.
46 EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY... - picture of 4th Queens Own Hussars tank (non railway type) "On manoeuvres by the Meon Valley line"
49 The SOUTHERN RAILWAY: from inception through to Nationalisation and beyond. Part 1 The 'Railways Act, 1921' on the process of "Grouping" and the ramifications there of.
58 SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES - 3 views of 14th September 1908 showing the signal gantry on Grosvenor bank outside Victoria LB&SCR obscured by smoke. They reveal also interesting rolling stock and train workings.
60 WATER TROUGHS ON THE SOUTHERN - the 1948 'Report of Department set up to consider the provision of Water Troughs' examined.
70 Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.6 three push-pull trains - ex LB&SCR set 724 (originally 991) at Brighton 26th September 1951. SE&CR ex rail motors set 482 at Westerham 24th September 1953. L&SWR ex 'Emigrant' stock set 738 or 739 at Paddock Wood on the Hawkhurst branch train 18th August 1951.
72 WHITSTABLE HARBOUR - Two views of the harbour at Easter 1939.
73 BIRDS EYE VIEW - Waterloo centred on the lift to the 'Drain', with 'SUB' and 'EPB' sets in sidings. - 'Train of Events' - 'Merchant Navy' class No.35021 failed on the 'Bournemouth Belle' at Southampton Central
74 The BULLEID STEAM REVERSER GEAR - A description of the gear and its operation.
82 PERMANENT WAY NOTES, Third rail items on the Southern part 3 - "Southern Conductor Rails" on the design and operation of the 'hook switch' to provide electrical isolation.
88 Feed back on George Heiron - George Heiron's Southern Collection WATERLOO to ILFRACOMBE. Barry Sumsion provides amplification and explanation for some of the events depicted in the pictures.
ACCIDENTS AND EMERGENCIES AT GUILDFORD - extracts from the Guildford Station St John Ambulance Association 'Occurrence Book' from between May 1931 and February 1934.
90 URIE'S BIG TANKS - the "G16" 4-8-0T and "H16" 4-6-2T classes potted history with livery notes.
96 The Remembrance Class in detail. Picture of No.2329 during rebuild and rebuilt cab view of 1934, plus four colour plates from The Railway Magazine circa 1937 showing suggested livery change for the Southern Railway.
98 Travels with my camera - 1 Barcombe Mills 'Q' class 0-6-0 No.30549. - 2 Pre-grouping survivor, Signal Epsom Downs February 1971. - 3 Hailsham with Tunbridge Wells to Eastbourne service. - 4 Sandown showing stored 'O2's No. 20 'Shanklin', 30 'Shorwell' and ? 31 'Chale'.
Back Cover22nd November 1964 at Brockenhurst during replacement of signal box and the fitting of new lifting barriers.
 
Issue No.7 July 2009
 
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Front Cover The first BR 'Blue' era. 35029 at Stewarts Lane, painting by Craig Tiley.
2 Waterloo SR/BR concourse picture
3 Editorial
4 Pictures of the Callington viaduct under construction.
5 The Callington Branch - History and Memories. With pictures and sketch map.
22 Poster Time - SECR Poster and original photograph.
23 The Southern and the Silver Screen - The making of 'The Wrecker' and 'Oh Mr Porter!'
31 Clapham Junction Signalling School - 3 pictures.
33 Selsdon Road to East Grinstead in 1884. Pictures of the newly completed Croydon, Oxted & East Grinstead Railway in 1884.
42 Clapham Junction 10th May 1965 - The collapse of 'A' Box.
48 Late LSWR to early BR (with a few gaps in-between) - a personal collection of photographs.
60 Scuppering the "U-Boats" - The 18 months after the dieselisation of the Redhill - Reading line in January 1965.
66 Scuppering the "U-Boats" - Years Earlier four photographs of No.A800 'River Cray' after the Sevenoaks disaster in 1927.
68 Man of the Southern Sir Eustace Missenden - a look at his railway times.
74 A Brighton Suburban Train of the 1870s - picture of No.70 Blackwell and 4w eight set.
76 Southern Exposure' - a look at aspects of signal working.
82 1948 and all that... some pictures of the 1948 locomotive exchanges.
86 Stock Storage on the Ardingly Branch - follow on from issue 5 on withdrawn and condemned stock storage on the branch.
94 Rebuilding' - The Letters and Comments Page(s)
98 Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.7 Some Electric Stock. Tadworth Derby Day 30th May 1951 4-SUB unit 4174 and 4-LAV unit 2927. 4 EPB unit 5026 at Lancing Works.
100 Three Generations of Railwaymen, in Three Different Departments - Locomotive, Traffic and Civil Engineering.
108 Permanent Way Notes, Mechanised Ballast Cleaning at Petts Wood
113 COLOUR INTERLUDE - No.31803 shunting the yard, No.34023 'Blackmore Vale' on a up Bournemouth line service at Farnborough 6th October 1965. Also at Farnborough during the electrification work 'Crompton' D6548 and 'Hymek' D7021, 'Spitfire' No.34066 and 08/09? not known with 'Hymek' D3044.
Back Cover Platform 4 Christ's Hospital
 
Issue No.8 October 2009
 
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Front Cover Oakley station between June 1963 and November 1966.
3 Dover Priory in the early 1950s
4 LBSCR 8 ton Van No.8199 at Littlehampton being loaded from a Duke & Ockenden cart (from West Sussex Past Pictures)
5 Editorial
6 Oakley a simple wayside stopping place - blink and it's gone. With pictures and signalling diagram
10 Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.8. ex SECR 1415 as S 1097 S, 10 comp at Sheerness 1954. ex LSWR compo No.886 as 3rd lavatory S 616 at Redhill 1952. ex LBSCR 2 coach IoW set 505 at Bembridge 1953.
12 BRIGHTON 1903, 1890 and 1933. Picture article
16 The Southern Railway Servants Orphanage also known as: 'WOKING HOMES' on the life and times of this most renowned institution.
34 ST JOHNS STATION, LEWISHAM History, Mystery & Connections. A description of the area with diagrams and pictures.
46 EXPELLED! Uppingham to Bradfield the naming saga of Schools class 4-4-0 No.923.
47 LIFE AT SOUTHAMPTON - part 2: Specific Routes and Traffic Flows.
58 DÈ JÀ VU' The 1939 Chalk Fall at Shakespeare Cliff
66 The SOUTHERN RAILWAY: from inception through to Nationalisation and beyond. Part 2 The Inheritance.
83 A DISAPPOINTED MAN a sad tale of a watch.
84 RECOLLECTIONS OF THE A. C. E. a description of a trip.
89 Page top - Poem Last Train from Waterloo. Page bottom onwards 'Rebuilding' - The Letters and Comments Page(s)
92 Permanent Way Notes, Formation Renewal at Paddock Wood.
95 Memories of TUNBRIDGE WELLS WEST
97 COLOUR INTERLUDE - Tunbridge Wells West ticket office and platforms, Cheam Station frontage, and Plymouth Friary after closure.
Back Cover N No.31408 near Hinton Admiral 12th August 1965
 
Issue No.9 January 2010
 
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Front Cover O2 No.30225 at Eastleigh circa 1962
2 Folkestone Harbour Station in September 1921
4 Eastleigh Carriage Works 26 August 1950 - remains of the side from a Tavern Car.
5 Editorial
6 The LBSCR C2 and C2X GOODS ENGINES - includes front, and either left or right side drawings, with front, right hand sides and rear of three types of tender
22 Waterloo & City with pictures of original stock
26 ON THE ISLAND - A CENTURY AGO - pictures of 0-6-0ST 'BEMBRIDGE' at Bembridge. IOW Rly 2-4-0T 'VENTNOR' at Shanklin. IOW Central Rly No.10 (ex LBSCR N0.69) at Horringford. IOW Central Rly coach No.7 on the Bembridge branch. All circa 1908.
28 THE LSWR CIRCA 1910 - pictures of Adams '460' class 4-4-0 No.526 at Queens Town Road. Easter excursion at Raynes Park.
29 BIDEFORD BRIDGE WIDENING - 3 pictures.
30 Basingstoke Part 3 - Post-War and Beyond - with appendix on Pneumatic signalling and power signalling at Brookwood.
42 WHAT THE WELL DRESSED SOUTHERN MAN WAS WEARING IN 1948... pictures of caps and uniforms.
48 Two pictures of Lancing Works Thorneycroft petrol engined shunter 499 (DS 499)
49 LANCING Part 2 - The Southern Railway 1930 - 1947 with plan dealing with the works including the War years.
62 SPOTLIGHT DORCHESTER - with signal diagram for 1930 and pictures mainly from BR days
72 DELTICS' FOR THE SOUTHERN REGION? - a look at a proposal to use Deltics on Southhampton boat trains.
82 Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.9 'Three 3s'. C2X No.32546 with ex SECR 3 coach 'Birdcage' set Trio Type C Set at Ashurst Junction 1950. L1 No.31759 at Tonbridge 1952 with Maunsell restriction '0' set 941. Bulleid 3 coach set 90 at West Grinstead circa 1964.
84 'Rebuilding' - The Letters and Comments Page(s)
90 Permanent Way Notes, Track design and its Evolution, includes tables.
96 Confessions of a Steam Age Season Ticket Holder - a remembrance of over 350 journeys during the final three years of steam.
102 Tales from the Smaller Sheds - Lymington
105 COLOUR INTERLUDE - coloured brochures from the LSWR, SR, LBSCR and SECR.
Back Cover DORCHESTER Station forecourt.
 
Issue No.10 April 2010
 
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Front Cover Ventnor West. Set No.503 in 1952
2 Exmouth Junction, with 21C106 'Bude' on 14 November 1945.
4 Road vehicles - LSWR CM16 ? early 'ro-ro' (? Randall demountable body system also tried on the GWR), And SR 2518M Thorneycroft lorry in the twenties.
5 Editorial
6 THE MIDDLEBERE PLATEWAY It's history and connections with the early railways of Southern England. With map and illustrations of track and equipment.
18 The LBSCR C2 and C2X GOODS ENGINES - continuation of tables from issue 9.
29 ''Rebuilding' - The Letters and Comments Page(s)
32 POISONOUS PORTON - Includes plan of station and pictures of the narrow gauge railway at the Royal Engineers Experimental Station (Chemical Warfare Department).
48 WHO SAID - THE HORSE BEFORE THE CART? - 4 pictures of the 1897 batch of wagons No.572 - 577 for the LSWR at Nine Elms.
50 Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.10 Postal Vehicles - ex SECR Postal Stowage Van No.113 of 1907 as 221S. Ex LSWR 44 ft. Postal Sorting Van No.13 of 1898 as 1448S. SR Postal Stowage Van No.4960 of 1939 to diag 3196 as S 4960.
52 Confessions of a Steam Age Season Ticket Holder Part 2 - a remembrance of over 350 journeys during the final three years of steam.
64 SOUTHERN MEN - C J C Latham District Traffic Superintendent London Bridge.
65 CANNON STREET 1910 - Stirling 'F' Class 4-4-0
66 LBSCR AND LSWR DAYS - the V B Orchard Collection - 2 LBSCR, A1 0-6-0T No.643 on Bognor Regis branch c1911, 'Gladstone' 0-4-2 No.187 'Philip Rose' at Clapham Junction c1910, 2 LSWR, of the same train with 'M7' No.44 at Surbiton c1910.
68 THE RAILWAY MEMORIES OF ARTHUR WESTLAKE - 1934 to 1983 in the West Country.
72 FORD 5 August 1951 - The collision at Ford in Sussex resulting in 9 dead and 47 injured. With map of station and pictures of the scene.
78 THE KENT COAST ELECTRIFICATION Phase 1 - Part 2 - describing the consequent effects on local steam traction and upon coaching stock.
90 Permanent Way Notes, Southern Railway switch and crossing Evolution, includes tables.
96 in spring a young's man thoughts turn to SNOW PLOUGHS of course - 'C' Class 0-6-0 No.31725 at Brighton 16 March 1958 and DS 70229 (ex Schools tender rebuild) at Salisbury 20 July 1967.
97 COLOUR INTERLUDE - 'UNION CASTLE EXPRESS' at Southampton (might be 34078 222 Squadron B-o-B), 2 of 34107 as 'BLANFORD' (pre October 1952), Swanage Station view, and Class '4' 2-6-0 (might be 76069) with weed-killing train in the East Yard at Eastleigh.
100 Picture of Crawley Yard.
Back Cover Class 'C2X' No.32522 at Ashford in 1961.
 
Issue No.11 July 2010
 
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Front Cover Lord Nelson' 4-6-0 No. 30855 'Robert Blake' past Branksome shed.
2 Sidings just beyond Coulsdon North circa May 1937.
4 Bulleid coach door with details!
5 Editorial
6 Railway accidents and related incidents in Devon' (mainly) or 'The perils of rail travel a century or more ago'
20 Naming the 'West Country' class (-well some of them at least!).
24 The Southern pneumatic Pull-and-Push system.
34 PAINTING. SR painting styles for miscellaneous and line side items 1949, also Barrow types with dimensions for circa 1950s.
36 Signalling Schools - more information.
40 Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - sketch of SR inspection car No.346S rebuilt at Brighton November 1933.
42 SPOTLIGHT CRAWLEY - with pictures mainly from BR days
55 ~ MOMENTS ~ Reedham Halt on the Tattenham Corner branch circa 1930
56 Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.11 A trip to the Isle of Wight - ex LSWR 44' bogie passenger guards van, built June 1898 as No.247, renumbered 4515 then SR No.241 to I-o-W No.1021 as of 25/5/53. ex LSWR 30' 6w passenger guards van, built May 1892 as No.213, renumbered 4482 then SR 4w to I-o-W No.1000 converted to breakdown tool van in 1938 as No.1279S. ex I-o-WCR 7 ton goods brake and tranship van No.3, SR No.56036 converted to Engineers Dept. Tool Van No.445S in 1929
58 Winchester Memories - life at Winchester from 1960.
78 Tales from the Smaller Sheds - 2 Winchester
80 In the second of an occasional series of 'Might Have Beens', Peter Bailey examines Bulleid's 'Ugly Duckling' - which fortunately, never got out of the egg.
82 Travels with my camera - 'Schools' class 4-4-0 No.30926 'Repton' at Stewarts Lane for Royal Special. - 31801, 34062 '17 Squadron', 34059 'Holsworthy', 30901, 30928, 33019, 80067. On shed at Tunbridge Wells West 31543, 31308, 31005. 31067 and 31739, 31822 and Tonbridge 0-6-0 diesel mechanical shunter, 30533. 31870, 31522,30544' 31803and 31411. Unidentified 'N' at Crowhurst, 75069. pictures circa early 1960s.
93 Permanent Way Notes, Southern Railway switch and crossing Evolution, continued.
99 COLOUR INTERLUDE - Crawley 1967 Brighton Road crossing with 2Bil set. Crawley Station 1966-67 up train 2Bil set + 2Hal set? Two views of Crawley Goods Shed and yard. Three Bridges and electric loco No.20003 on van train.
Back Cover Southampton Central in early 1960s with Southampton Corporation Albion Nimbus on the Airport service.
 
Issue No.12 October 2010
 
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Front Cover N' 2-6-0 No. 31835 at Eastleigh Works.
2 D15' 4-4-0 No. 30465 at the Ocean Terminal Southampton 1950-56?
4 Waterloo Station, 1934'
5 Editorial
6 Peckham Rye Circa 1870, pictures of station.
10 Southern Railway three dimensional publicity. Models, jigsaws, ashtrays etc.
18 From Redhill 'B' to Three Bridges - via Dorking Town, Merstham and Redhill 'A'.
31 The Longest Passenger Train ever to arrive at Horsham? November 1947.
32 Extracts from the Southern Railway Traffic Conference Minutes - circa 1926.
34 Lewes - Railway Memories circa 1960s.
46 Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.12 'Retired' Vehicles. Camping coaches at Poppleford on July 1952. S3 ex LCDR 28' 3rd 1896 No.153 - SECR No.3107 - SR No.1675. S11 ex LCDR 28' 3rd 1897 No.1218 - SECR No.3420 - SR No.1764. Kemp Town, No.1282s SECR 6w centre birdcage guards van. Newhaven Harbour 10T van No.S42928 ex LSWR circa 1913 for internal use only.
48 From Salisbury to Dorset - via Downton and Fordingbridge
52 The South Eastern Main Line - final wisps of steam. A look at trains etc. between 1958 and 1961.
64 'Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues.
70 Winchester: part 2 - photographic update covering August 1963.
76 The Southern 'Standard Fives' - article on the 25 further examples that at times work on the Southern.
84 LIFE AT SOUTHAMPTON TSO - part 3: Specific Routes and Traffic Flows. See also issues 6 and 8.
96 Brighton Works Memories - more apprentice stories.
102 Permanent Way Notes, Southern Railway switch and crossing Evolution, continued, crossings.
Back Cover No.34067 'Tangmere' on Eastleigh scrap road 1964.
 
Issue No.13 January 2011
 
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Front Cover Rebuilt MN No.35026 Lamport & Holt Line circa 1964 at Waterloo with Bulleid and BR coaches
2 Guildford Station early 1900s with L12 Class No.412 arriving with a Waterloo - Portsmouth service.
4 Two views of Guildford Station, 19th century.
5 Editorial
6 B R STANDARD Mk1 STOCK ON THE SOUTHERN REGION 1951 - 1967 Part 1 'WESSEX' :The four coach sets of 1952: The three coach sets of 1954 - 1957: Non - corridor stock. Pictures of S15021, S13003, S34156, S80009, S1010, S34276, S35015, S46285, S1000S.
16 THE MAN WHO REALLY DESIGNED THE MAUNSELL 'MOGULS' - SECR 2-6-0 No.822, Z Class 0-8-0T proposal, Z Class 0-8-0T No.30953, proposed 4-4-0 W-785, proposed 4-4-0 No.E17766, U1 No.31891, W Class 2-6-4T No.1917, K Class 2-6-4T No.804 'River Tamar'.
24 DREWRY INSPECTION CAR No.346S - The Standard 20HP Drewry Car, LBSC Inspection car 347s?
27 Picture 'Terrier' No.13 1948 at Ventnor West
28 WESTWARD HO! - IN RETROSPECT (Southern Region Engineman) - WC No.34067, WC No.34007, T9 4-4-0 No.30729 & 30289, Sir Lamorak No.30451, M7 No.30021.
38 FROM PUBLIC SCHOOL TO BORSTAL - No.30939 Leatherhead, No.30900 Eton, No.30901 Winchester, No.30915 Brighton, No.30926 Repton, No.30934 St Lawrence, No.30910 Merchant Taylors.
44 ALLAN COBB A PHOTOGRAPHIC TRIBUTE - D Class No.75, SECR women carriage cleaners, Bricklayers Arms Loco turntable renewal, Tattenham Corner race day, Sevenoaks rail crash.
52 STORIES FROM THE EAST GRINSTEAD TICKET OFFICE.
53 Selsdon Road to East Grinstead in 1884. Part 2. Bridges and viaducts.
61 BOURNEMOUTH CENTRAL 1955 A sad case of Dé jà vu'. Collision of 22 January 1955 echoing events at Victoria on 9th December 1949.
69 Poem 'DRIVER FRED' - picture of cab of an oil fired King Arthur
70 FLOODING IN NORH KENT 1953 - includes the Canterbury Loop reinstatement.
86 Permanent Way Notes, Borough Market Junction, London Bridge. War time renewal.
92 Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues.
96 Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.13 Strengthening Vehicles. S194S ex LSWR 48' 3rd 1894 rebuilt on 58' under frame - SECR No.1437 - S974S 10-compartment 3rd. S1314S SR open 3rd 1932/3.
98 The SOUTHERN RAILWAY: from inception through to Nationalisation and beyond. Part 3 The Priorities. Continuing the story up to the end of the Brighton overhead electric.
110 THE GOOD OLD DAYS? - A tale of the Railway Mission helping a badly disabled navvy.
112 MORE ON PUSH - PULL WORKINGS - on the Isle of Wight push pull stock with drawings Brake 3rd No.4169, Composite No.6367, Brake Composite No.6987.
116 The Last Word - on Redhill Post Office traffic working.
Back Cover BR Mk1 Corridor Second S25446 as on the K&ESR in 2009.
 
Issue No.14 April 2011
 
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Front Cover L' Class 4-4-0 No.31760 shunting at Aldershot.
2 D1' No.255 in Grove Road, Deptford.
4 "JACK" THE RAILWAY DOG. 'Stuart' Postcard dated 1905.
5 Editorial - picture of 'M7' No.252 at Bude.
7 WATCHING TRAINS ON THE SOUTHERN 1938 - 1948 Part1A: Prior to and during World War Two. With tables and pictures.
18 SOUTHERN (A BIT MORE) EXPOSED'
23 THE MIDDLEBERE PLATEWAY: PART 2 It's history and connections with the early railways of Southern England. With map and illustrations of track and equipment.
34 ASHFORD WINTER 1962/3 with pictures of snowploughs fitted to class 'C' No.31280, 31271 and 31592.
40 THE EXETER BANK - Picture article on banking during BR days
50 B R STANDARD Mk1 STOCK ON THE SOUTHERN REGION 1951 - 1967 Part 2. 6 or more vehicles sets, boat sets, loose vehicles, catering vehicles, non-passenger coaching stock, with tables.
64 I1X TANKS (and memories) at BOGNOR REGIS
68 Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.14 'Emigrant' Push-Pull Trains (1) table with rebuild information, pictures of Driving Brake 3rd S2646S set 736, Trailer Composite S4761S set 736, and probable set 737.
70 Extracts from the Southern Railway Traffic Conference Minutes - circa 1935. A look at 1935 minutes with tables.
74 "HELLO, TRAIN ENQUIRIES - HOW CAN I HELP YOU?" training of enquiry clerks'
79 Picture of a un-named No.35029 early part of 1951.
80 Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues. Included diagrams of demountable bodies and lorry chassis.
86 ON BRIGHTON LINES: THE FINAL WISPS OF STEAM - Picture article on the final steam worked lines of the LB&SCR.
102 Permanent Way Notes, Further notes on formation work to support the Permanent Way.
109 COLOUR INTERLUDE - Q1 No.33001 at Guildford early 1960s. Five pictures in and around Bricklayers Arms Junction box mid 50s. Ryde St. Johns Road with possible LC&DR full brake No.1011 or 1012
Back Cover No.34092, 'City of Wells, at Clapham Junction 1964.
 
Issue No.15 July 2011
 
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Front Cover C' Class 0-6-0 No.31588 at Ashford with third rail cleaning brushes.
2 Merchant Navy' No.21C1 'Channel Packet' at Salisbury on a freight early 1941.
4 Templecombe S&D loco coaling crane.
5 Editorial.
6 LONDON'S LAST STEAM TRAINS. The final week of steam at Waterloo.
18 NAMING THE 'BATTLE OF BRITAIN' CLASS (-well three at least!) being 21C155 'FIGHTER PILOT', 21C153 'SIR KEITH PARK', 21C167 'TANGMERE'.
20 THE 1953 SPITHEAD REVIEW: a look back at the steam excursion workings.
32 THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE LSWR - four pictures from before WW1 circa 1902.
34 STEWARTS LANE From Southern Railway to Southern Region - a look at the shop engine repairs book 1945 - 1953.
40 THE PIONEER DIESEL AND ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES OF THE SOUTHERN REGION - A look at their availability and failures, with tables.
53 THE BULLEID LETTER - and a puzzle in its contents.
54 BUNGALOW TOWN - A picture look at some Sussex seaside bungalows using railway carriages.
57 Extracts from the Southern Railway Traffic Conference Minutes - circa 1928. A look at some minutes with tables.
60 SPAWNING THE TADPOLES.... - A look at the 20 year operational history of the 3R DMUs.
65 "WE ARE SORRY THAT DUE TO............" (The tales of a train announcer 1972-1992)
69 Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues.
72 WESTERHAM STATION 1961 - includes sketch of station layout.
80 Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.15 'Emigrant' Push-Pull Trains (2) table with rebuild information, pictures of Trailer Composite S4764S set 739, Driving Brake 3rd S2648S set 738 and probable set 738 or 739.
82 THE RAILWAYS OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT. An overview of the history and development of these railways line by line.
105 COLOUR INTERLUDE - Sc1498S built Eastleigh 1950 open third. Portsmouth Gasworks 4w DM No.1139. DE No.10202 at Derby in 1963. Hampshire DEMU Unit 1128 at Eastleigh May 1962. D6506 (33006) as new in 1960 at Eastleigh. Mr Waterman in 2010.
Back Cover 4-6-0 No.30772 'Sir Percivale' at Basingstoke circa summer 1959/60.
 
Issue No.16 October 2011
 
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Front Cover Singleton Station painting
2 E4' No.2512 near Groombridge 25 March 1948
4 No.856 'Lord St Vincent' being cleaned!
5 Editorial.
6 Singleton Station plan
7 FORGOTTEN SINGLETON - with drawings of buildings, signalling plan and a selection of photographs
22 Pictures at Broadstone of No.73051 March 1964 and No.30910 'Merchant Taylors' April 1960
23 LIFE AT SOUTHAMPTON TSO - part 4: Mail, Parcels, Vans and Fish. See also issues 6, 8 and 12.
32 PASSING THE PARCEL' The story of the SECR Passenger Luggage Van No.132 the 'Cavell Van'
42 LISS - 1946 Story behind a photograph of the Station Staff
43 Extract from SR Magazine on lady booking clerks
44 SECR 'C' CLASS TENDERS - Pictures and tables of the pairings and other variations
54 THE FOVANT MILITARY RAILWAY with signalling diagram of Dinton circa 1915
57 SAM FAY and ARCHIBALD SCOTT further extracts from his diaries see also issue No.5
60 WATERLOO additional information and photographs following on from issues 1 and 2 on rebuilding
64 EASTLEIGH CARRIAGE (AND WAGON) WORKS photographs from the 30s and 40s
68 MEMORIES OF DAD AND DOWNTON STATION' a family story of life in and around a country station.
80 Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.16 LSWR/SR 'IRONCLADS' 3rd Brake No.S4043S. Full 3rd No.S747S. Compartment Brake Diag 135 No.S3190S.
86 Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues.
93 Permanent Way Notes. A SHORT HISTORY OF PERMANENT WAY IN THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND - with pictures and drawings
105 COLOUR INTERLUDE - Charing Cross 05/04/1957 No.30930 'Radley', Diana Doors at Woking Home 20/08/1983, Chandlers Ford during singling circa1972, Corfe Castle 07/1966 with camping coaches P43 and P52.
Back Cover 4-4-0 No.120 class T9 09/1963 at Norwood Junction shed.
 
Issue No.17 January 2012
 
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Front Cover Muscle power at North Camp
2 Itchen Abbas LSWR
4 Picture - LBSCR Overhead wiring at West Croydon over bridge
5 Editorial.
6 North Camp Station Level Crossing Rebuilding: circa May 1961
16 The Water Gauge - diagram of sectioned gauge with key features named
17 BOILER FAILURE ON LORD NELSON CLASS LOCOMOTIVE - description of the requirement for and use of the water gauge. A description of the boiler failure of No.854 'Howard of Effingham' on the 23rd of April 1945, with the Board of Trade report and drawings of the boilers used in this class.
24 Picture - Langston Bridge with LBSCR No.635 crossing south towards Hayling.
25 OVER THE BRIDGE AT LANGSTON' - description of its operation and three pictures.
28 THE HUMBLE LUGGAGE LABEL (Southern 'Way' of Course) covering the different labels used from pre grouping to early BR, with coloured examples.
42 Picture - Marsh 'I3' tank No.22of 1908 on the Quarry line
43 ASHFORD TO BRIGHTON (via Stoke) Basil K Field - Locomotive Engineer - article with pictures
48 THE SOUTHERN TRAVELLER'S HANDBOOK 1965/66 - Recalling a little known publicity exercise - article with pictures
54 ANOTHER BULLEID ENIGMA - A speculation on how much influence from previous Bulleid drawings the Brighton drawing office may have used in the Standard 4MT tank.
56 SOUTHERN RAILWAY SEAM BREAKDOWN CRANES - Part 1 Inherited Cranes - an overview of those cranes owned by the pregroup companies to coincide with the publication of Peter Tatlow's new book Railway Breakdown Cranes - Volume 1. Article includes table of these cranes and pictures of LSWR 10-ton Appleby, 15-ton Dunlop & Bell, 20-ton Stothard & Pitt, 36-ton Ransomes & Rapier with 36-ton Cowans Sheldon, and SER 15-ton Cowans Sheldon.
60 SOUTH COAST STEAM - a personnel remembrance of services centred on Barnham from the 50s to the end of steam. Covering the Brighton expresses to the west and Wales with sample diagrams.
73 'Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues.
78 GENERATIONS - 1966/67: the final transition from steam on the Southern. But so much else was taking place/changing at the same time - a picture article looking at various facets during that time.
86 Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.17 SR 'THANET STOCK' composite No.S5530S. End view of composite. Thanet Brake Third.
86 The SOUTHERN RAILWAY: from inception through to Nationalisation and beyond. Part 4 Continuing Investment. Completion of Eastern section suburban electrification, re-signalling including four aspect coloured light, the end of LBSCR ac overhead, conversion of old steam carriage stock to electric and new stop-gap corridor carriages for main line services.
101 PARAFFIN TO COAL (Via Andover and Salisbury) (or to be more accurate: from Lamp Lad, Andover, to Fireman at Salisbury) - The memories of Peter Brown starting over 65 years ago.
108 Picture - Twilight at Furzebrook - p/w gang on the narrow-gauge line
Back Cover 0-6-0 No.31064 at Norwood Junction shed 13 July 1957
 
Issue No.18 April 2012
 
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Front Cover Push-Pull at Bentley. No.30027 on 19 April 1957
2 K&ESR Robertsbridge on 22 December 1924 with the Ford railcar set
4 Pictures - Midhurst station being shunted by 30545, and from the tunnel mouth back to the station.
5 Editorial.
6 The Hundred of Hoo Lines. A picture look at that part of Kent's' railway history and its desolate landscape dotted with a variety of agriculture through military establishments to Gas, oil, and power stations since 1882. Oh, and not forgetting European Ferry Terminal.
22 FINAL BILL' A look at the last year of operation of the 1935-1938 SR 2-BIL. Together with a list of the withdrawal dates and disposal.
30 A Look at Southern Goods Brake Vans Part 1 - From Dance Hall to Pillbox. A look at the 4w vans from grouping to BR days.
45 EXTRACTS FROM THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY TRAFFIC CONFERENCE MINUTES Waterloo 20 February 1933- A look at minutes number 8210 platform tickets, 8222 insulated containers, 8223 the company and the Automobile Association, and private residences of officers of the traffic department
48 Terry Cole's" Rolling Stock File No.18 SR Maunsell Stock (1). Low window stock 1926-29 R1 composite S5162S of set No.450, High window stock 1929-34 R4 set No.194 brake third S3740S, 'Steel stock' 1935-36 2 coach set of 1935 stock R4.
50 A Snapshot of Horsham Steam 1940 - 1960 Jack Brooker looks back at life in West Sussex on the footplate.
58 UPWEY BANK - Saturday 6 July 1963 a day spent photographing on the bank.
62 ROBERTSBRIDGE 1947-50 Memories of the train service through this Sussex Wealden area.
67 'Rebuilt" - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues.
72 WATCHING TRAINS ON THE SOUTHERN POST WAR. Part 2: 1945 to 1948 With tables and pictures.
96 FROM SCHOOLBOY TO SIGNAL BOX - The Memories of Bill Trigg Part 1 - the early years up to 1948.
102 Picture - Durnsford Road power station replacement chimney (damaged in air raid of October 1940) being constructed.
103 Renewal of Star Lane Crossing Gates with Automatic Half Barriers, July 1964 - picture article of the work involved.
109 COLOUR INTERLUDE - 'Bil' at Bognor, ISLE OF WIGHT MEMORIES (6 PICTURES FROM LATE 1960S), ALLHALLOWS Station water tank amid the mobile homes.
Back Cover MILLBROOK before Freightliner terminal circa 1950s.
 
Issue No.19 July 2012
 
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Front Cover Race day at Tattenham Corner. No.30926.
2 WD 2-8-0 No.77259 at Brighton April 1948.
4 Picture - 35019 at Surbiton August 1952.
5 Editorial.
6 WILLIAM ADAMS - ENGINEER and ARTIST - A look at the man and his locomotives including a good selection of pictures.
29 DS74/75 - RELICS FROM THE PAST - A picture article of these two electric service locomotives.
32 STATION MASTER - STEYNING - A description of this delightful West Sussex branch line in BR days.
40 STATIONARY STEAM - Tony Booth's listing of stationary steam boilers on the Southern.
46 CWS MILK TANKS FOR EAST CROYDON - listing the services and a good collection of photographs of the road/rail tanks.
58 Picture of Langston Bridge
59 Picture of E4 No.2514 on the Horsham shed turntable.
60 Picture of Ryde Pier from the west side.
61 Picture of a 'Jenny' steam cleaning machine being used on a 'Mogul' possibly a U1.
62 OLD DAYLIGHT HEADBOARDS Part 1 - a look at some of the many types of LC&DR, SER and SE&CR headboards.
70 MEMORIES OF TATTENHAM CORNER.... - a look at the line and its services as remembered by Nicholas Owing.
75 THE BACK OF BEYOND- PERHAPS Picture - a picture of the back of a King Arthur tender fitted for oil firing, No.30752 Eastleigh 1949.
76 EXTRACTS FROM THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY TRAFFIC CONFERENCE MINUTES No.251, Waterloo 24 May 1937- A look at minutes such as 9974c derailment just past Angmering, 9995 Naval Review, Spithead, 10009 Whyteleafe siding for Coulsdon and Purley UDC.
83 SO WHO WAS PERCY? - dedication in book by Sir Eustace Missenden
84 'Terry Cole's" Rolling Stock File No.19 SR Maunsell Stock (2). High window stock, 1930 R4 brake-composite S6589S originally loose shown as of 2-set No.104, Low window stock 1929 R1 4-set No.450 brake third S4070S, High window stock, 1930 R0 brake-third S3686S shown as of 3-set No.214.
86 SOUTHERN EXPOSURE Part 3 - of the S&T career of Peter Squibb see SW 7 & 14
96 EASTLEIGH DUTY NUMBER 313 - WINTER 1966 - a look at services around Andover
99 ''Rebuilt" - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues.
103 COLOUR INTERLUDE - ANOTHER PINTA? SR Van C Stove (BR BY) No.404 and ROTANK No.3030 with Dyson 6 wheel trailer. MN/WC/BB showing back of boiler firebox. Swanage 1950s with SE&CR non-corridor third spare No.S1093S. Tattenham Corner 1993 overrun on a local service ? driver drunk.
106 and Back Cover former SE&CR lavatory-brake of 1910 SR No.3363 as DS22 tunnel gauging vehicle now restored on the Bluebell Railway
 
Issue No.20 October 2012
 
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Front Cover ex SECR "L" CLASS 4-4-0 No.31760
2 L & B Woody Bay with No.759 'Yeo' awaiting departure to Lynton.
4 Picture - S60820 at Bexhill West 15 June 1964.
5 Guest Editorial - Alan Charles Moon. Picture of A1x No.2636 at Newhaven circa1948.
6 A Look at Southern Goods Brake Vans Part 2 - Gondolas, Queen Mary's and Ploughs. Continuation of this article.
18 Southern Railwaymen - A picture article of signalmen and linemen.
22 The EPB Story Part 1 - A Introduction - a look at the factors giving rise to the need for electrification on the Southern.
30 SOUTHERN PRIVATE OWNERS - pictures of private owner wagons of Southern traders, Gann & Brown No.224 10 ton Whitstable, Oxted Greystone lime Co. Ltd No.10 with tarpaulin bar Oxted, C Emmence No.9 10 ton Horsebridge, Bradbury No.1493 10 ton Southampton, Lawrence & Co Ltd No.12 10 ton Portsmouth, Bradbury No.1493 10 ton Portsmouth, Itshide Ltd No.265 12 ton Petersfield and three Bournemouth West coal merchants Basil King No.6 10 ton, William Ambrose No.4 8 ton, Walter Burt No.2 8 ton.
35 Picture - Steam on the Brighton Main Line 1906
36 FROM SCHOOLBOY TO SIGNAL BOX - The Memories of Bill Trigg Part 2 - 1948 and Hampton Court Junction.
42 Deepdene House - picture feature of the WW2 Southern HQ.
44 Farningham Road - A Station in Kent - A brief history Part 1.
55 Picture - and now for something completely different... motor coach No.2004 on test with 30 loaded coal wagons!
56 The Last Steam age Fireman - Part 1 1962 starting as a Eastleigh Shed cleaner
66 'Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.20 SR Maunsell Stock (3). High window stock, 1929 R4 long brake third S4097S diagram 2101 originally to the Sunny South Express, 1933 R1 nondescript saloon brake S4431S diagram 2654 for Continental Boat services, High window stock, 1936 6-compartment brake-third S4239S shown as of 3-set No.956 to diagram 2113.
68 OVER and UNDER - pictures, Sandown line viaduct Newport, Cowes line viaduct Newport, Shalford Junction bridge south of Guildford, Tonbridge - Redhill line crossing of the Oxted line, Redbridge viaduct west of Southampton, Canal bridge at New Cross Gate, River Adur at Shoreham-by-Sea, Cooks Pond Bridge at Dormans, 2 of the Wallington Viaduct east of Fareham, Tavy Viaduct Bere Ferrers, Meldon Viaduct, Barnstaple Viaduct over the River Taw, and Barnstaple Junction station.
76 'Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues.
82 The SOUTHERN WAY CATALOGUE - an on line record of SOUTHERN WAY entries at http://www.noodlebooks.co.uk/southern-way/index.htm.
84 The 'J' CLASS ENGINES OF THE SE&CR A Small Band of Brothers - a look at the antecedents of these 5 0-6-4T locomotives and then their service life ending in 1951.
94 IN RETROSPECT AT BRIGHTON - A short eulogy by H M Madgwick accompanied by a selection of his photographs.
99 COAL DELIVERT AT LYMINGTON JUNCTION - picture of a Brockenhurst porter delivering supplies
100 Picture of 'O2' No.30177 on a 1949 Portland to Weymouth train.
103 COLOUR INTERLUDE - Atlantic Coast Express tour 1975 at Barnstaple Junction - Closed Stations, Templecombe Lower Platform 1974 derelict state, Ashwater as of 1984, and two of Barnstaple Town circa 1974, Pride of Sussex 'P' class 0-6-0T No.31556 December 1970 at Hodson's Mill Robertsbridge.
Back Cover Pair of 2 HAP's headcode 30 to Brighton running into Bosham Station in late 1970s.
 
Issue No.21 January 2013
 
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Front Cover "BoB" Class 4-6-2 No.34064 Fighter Command at Andover wreathed in steam.
2 "Failed to proceed" Battle scared No.3441 towing Merchant Navy minus vital bits at Worting Junction.
4 Picture - Southern Region Brighton Station looking over platform No.7.
5 Guest Editorial - Jeremy English. Picture of Clapham Junction, LSWR side with signal gantry and 'A' box with LBSCR overhead lines on right.
6 THE SEVENOAKS CUT-OFF. A description and history of this line. Pictures "BoB" Class 4-6-2 No.34088 at Sevenoaks July 1959, Britannia No.70004 at Tonbridge with Golden Arrow, 'H' No.31523 at Dunton Green, 'V' class No.30905 'Tonbridge' at Chislehurst April 1955, 'N15' No.30798 'Sir Hectimere' at Polhill Intermediate box April 1955, 'L1' No.31758 passing Petts Wood Junction September 1956, 'WC' No.34021 'Dartmoor' London Bridge May 1959, 'C' 0-6-0 No.31694 Dartford loop May 1959, 'V' class No.30923 'Bradfield' at New Cross September 1957.
30 A "BRIT" (and others) at DOVER - Picture article No.70004 "William Shakespeare" on Golden Arrow and Dover shed. Also heading towards the Warren, "BoB" No.34077, "N15" No.30770 and "D1" No.31246.
37 BASINGSTOKE - Revisited. Follow on pictures to TSW Nos. 3, 5, 9.
44 BASINGSTOKE (JUST) - Pictures of Will Hay on the Basingstoke and Alton line.
46 THE LIGHTER SIDE - odd pictures and articles on railway humour.
51 A PAIR OF OLD BOILERS - Odd set of heating boilers at Brighton Works.
52 Rudyard Kipling and the 'Brighton' - on Kipling's skit on this railway plus some of Ahrons observations in the same vein. Pictures of the viaduct at Brighton 1870s, down Brighton train passing Balham intermediate, No.40 with a south London line set of 4 wheelers.
54 MAUNSELL'S THREE CYLINDER 'N1' PROTOTYPE - A look at the design of these locomotives including a sectioned GA, diagram of valves and valve motion, and sectional elevation, plan, and end view of cylinders, steam chest and valve motion. Pictures of 822 in ex works grey, A 878, 31877.
62 "A PAIR OF BRACES" - Pictures of Bulleid's at Brighton in 1947/48, 21C165, 21C166, 21C167 and 34068.
64 The Last Steam age Fireman - Part 2 continuing his early days as a fireman. Pictures No.73170 front end, Nos.34042, and 34091, 700 class 30689, 31859, 92006, 76064 and 76069.
74 SOUTHERN EPHEMERA - a collection of printed material both Southern and constituents.
68 WD & SR BUILT WW2 'PILLBOX' BRAKE VANS - A BRIEF HISTORY - Potted history with pictures of existing vans.
87 EXTRACTS FROM THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY TRAFFIC CONFERENCE MINUTES - Monday 22nd June 1936.
91 THE CANNON STREET SIGNAL BOX FIRE - On the 5th of April 1957 fire which caused chaos and the subsequent efforts to restore normal running. Pictures include the burnt out box and the temporary signal box brake van M730181
96 LONG LIVE THE 'L & B'! - Picture article using a collection of new sources of material.
108 ''Terry Cole's" Rolling Stock File No.21 SECR Saloons. S7357S bogie 1st (SECR No.960), S7919S bogie 1st with corridor and gangways (SECR No.3785 at one time in the Royal train), S5499S 1st/2nd composite (SECR No.1349 as centre vehicle of 3-coach set No.201)
110 CROYDON LBSCR - picture article, B1 0-4-2 No.198 Sheffield, B2 4-4-0 No.319 John Fowler, B4 4-4-0 No.45 Bessborough, D1 0-4-2T No.263, D1X 0-4-2T No.A79, E5 0-6-2T No.591 Tillington, G 2-2-2 No.A329 Stephenson (2 pictures), I3 4-4-2T No.78, J2 4-6-2T No.326 Bessborough, L 4-6-4T No.332, B4 4-4-0 No.66 Balmoral, B2X 4-4-0 No.318, H2 4-4-2 No.421.
118 SOUTHERN RAILWAY STEAM BREAKDOWN CRANES Part 2: SR CRANES - Continuation article on the SR Ransomes & Rapier cranes and the war allocation together with the BR Cowans Sheldon allocation.
122 ''Rebuilt" - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues.
Back Cover Two pictures 70 years apart, Chris Watts and Everybody's magazine.
 
Issue No.22 April 2013
 
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Front Cover Southern Railways original DE No.1, in last BR livery as No.15201 at Eastleigh.
2 1920 view of Nine Elms yard and 'Loco Junction' signal box.
4 Pictures - 4 of work on platform at Guildford and around Clandon.
5 Guest Editorial - Alan Postlethwaite. Picture of St Olave's name plate.
6 THE BATTERSEA TANGLE A Chronology of Railway Developments - Map of the area covered and a chronology of the various company's, lines, Stations, yards and depots etc. in this part of south west London.
24 NAMING CEREMONY 'SHAW SAVILL', 30 JULY 1942 - On the brochure produced together with notes on SHAW SAVILL's war losses on 'Operation Pedestal'.
26 Permanent Way Notes - RAIL FAILURES and DETECTION PROCEDURES - A look at types of rail failure and their cause, together with the detection of them using ultrasonic equipment.
34 WEST COUNTRY JOURNEY - Pictures from a 1962 holiday in the west country. M7 0-4-4T No.30025, M7 0-4-4T No.30251, WC 4-6-2 No.34015 "Exmouth", N 2-6-0 No.31835, Beattie Well Tank 2-4-0WT No.30587, WR Pannier Tank 0-6-0PT No.1368.
40 THE FINAL YEARS OF THE 'Brighton radials' - A look at these classes in BR days with a selection of duty diagrams. Pictures of E6X SR No.2407, E5 LBSCR No.400, unknown E4, E1 No.32606, E4 No.32479, bunkers of Nos.32473, 32487 and 30321, E6 SR No.32408, E6 SR No.32417.
46 IN FOR A SERVICE'/'SOUTHERN INFRASTRUCTURE' - Pictures from Nine Elms and Clapham Junction of boiler washing and ashpan emptying on Bulleid's and an assortment of water columns.
52 REMEMBER BOURNEMOUTH? - Article with pictures including T9 SR No.281, U No.31808, WC No.34010 Sidmouth, 7F No.53806, 2P No.40601, M7 SR No.40, N15 King Uther SR No.737, MN French Line C. G.T. No.21C19, WC Crewkerne No.34040 and yard crane DS60, WC Lynton No.34038, Q1 No.33040.
68 EVALUATING THE 'PEPs' - Article with pictures on the three prototype units 2001,4001 and 4002 and of the subsequent fleet production.
78 REMEMBER THE CORs? - Pictures of set No.3153 and 3120
81 SOUTHERN EPHEMERA - a collection of printed material both Southern and constituents.
91 MOMENTS - Pictures of Woking Homes collecting dog and SR snow plough No.1.
92 'Terry Cole's" Rolling Stock File No.22 SECR 'Birdcage' Brakes. 45ft 3 comp Third Brake possibly No.2298 with side corridor and lavatory (SR No.3245?), 53ft 10in 6 comp Third Brake No.1061 originally in set No.102 (SR No.3334 set No.541), Three-coach set No.592 showing 8 comp third brake No.S3425S (SECR No.1163) 1st/3rd saloon composite No.S5465S and lavatory 3rd brake No.S3497S.
94 THE EASTLEIGH GRAVEYARD - Pictures of the scrap sidings at Eastleigh during the twenties and early thirties showing many striped and derelict locomotives.
106 KEPT IN THE DARK AT OTTERY ST MARY - Article on the inner workings of a parcel office in the 1950's.
110 REMEMBER LONGMOOR? - Picture article on the Army at Longmoor, 2-10-0 'Gordon', 0-6-2T 'Sir John French', ex LBSCR I2 4-4-2T Nos.WD72400 & WD72401 (ex SR Nos. 2013 & 2019), ex SECR 'Birdcage' brake No.13583.
116 ''Rebuilt" - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues.
120 COLOUR INTERLUDE - 24th June 1962 LCGB "The Sussex Coast Limited" with three pictures of E4 No.32503 and E6 No.32417.
Back Cover 8th September 1962 LCGB special with Beattie 2-4-0WT No.30587 at Boscarne Junction.
 
Issue No.23 July 2013
 
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Front Cover No.34029 'Lundy' passing Woolston on a Brighton service.
2 T9 No.30304 leaving Chandlers Ford for Eastleigh.
4 Picture - of platform 16 gate at Waterloo.
5 Editorial.
6 THE BRIGHTON ATLANTICS - The life and times of this beloved class.
22 BRIGHTON TO BOURNEMOUTH ON AN ATLANTIC - an anonymous article on a Saturday in October trip on the footplate of No. 32421 South Foreland.
26 Strangers on the Southern - two pictures of GWR locomotives.
27 THE LIGHTER SIDE - odd pictures and articles on railway humour.
28 BEVOIS PARK SIDINGS - an interlude beside the River Itchen - observations while working in the area in late 1957.
36 pictures of H15 No. 30482 at Northam Junction 27 July 1958 and WD 2-8-0 at Woolston date unknown.
37 pictures of MLV No. S68002 at Dover 1960, and LSWR 'Ironclad' pantry brake-first No. 7714 as WD 1647 possible taken in late 1944.
40 The SOUTHERN RAILWAY: from inception through to Nationalisation and beyond. Part 5 - Changing Times. Looking at some more updating in other areas while previous parts 3 & 4 were taking shape.
56 THE NARROW GAUGE RAILWAY AT ASHCOTT (in the mysterious and misty Somerset peat fields)
62 The Last Steam age Fireman - Part 3 continuing his early days as a fireman till 1964.
72 More 'BRITS' - and other BR Standards. Pictures of 70009, 70009, 70009 & B4 0-4-0, 70014, 70014, 92127 (2), 92205.
76 THE EAST KENT RAILWAY IN ITS DYING YEARS
82 "Terry Cole's" Rolling Stock File No.23 The East Kent Railway. Bogie Open Brake Corridor Composite No.1 (ex KESR No.17), 4w Full Brake No.2 (ex NLR, ex KESR No.14), 6w 4 comp Brake compo No.4 (ex MR), first No.5 6w 3 comp Brake compo (ex LSWR), second No.5 Bogie 5 comp Brake corridor compo (ex LSWR), 4w 4 comp Third No.7 (ex first LCDR, also to the left possibly No.8 4w 4 comp Third ex LCDR), No.9 4w 3 comp Brake Third (ex LCDR), 4 plank open wagon No.29.
87 THE EASTLEIGH GRAVEYARD - A POSTSCRIPT (see SW22), extract from THE MECCANO MAGAZINE October 1951.
88 A 'J' Class Postscript - 2 pictures of No.A 129.
89 EXTRACTS FROM THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY TRAFFIC CONFERENCE MINUTES - No. 183 Monday 21st July 1930.
101HOME and AWAY - No. s21C167 'Tangmere' at Cannon Street, No. 34094 'Mortehoe' Birmingham Snow Hill 27/04/1963
102 ''Rebuilt" - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues. Includes drawings of Bournemouth West.
106 COLOUR INTERLUDE - No. 30791 Farnborough 31/07/1957, Bournemouth train at New Milton, Camping Coaches No. P60 and P61 at Sway, west bound train for Bournemouth/Weymouth. No. 34010 at Bournemouth Central ? 1958, No. 35018 in Blue Livery leaving Southampton Central, No. 76007 at Eastleigh, No. 92001 at Tipton yard 04/08/1963, Class 3 No. 82022 at Tipton St Johns 10/09/1960, E1R No. 32124 at Exeter St Davids 17/11/1956.
Back Cover No. 34105 'Swanage' leaving Bournemouth Central with 'Pines Express'
 
Issue No.24 October 2013
 
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Front Cover No.30064 ' inside of Eastleigh shed.
2 Diesel-electric No.10201 with the corridor connection fitted.
4 Picture - of Lymington Town down starting signal.
5 Editorial.
6 (GREAT) SOUTHERN WAY: MAUNSELL'S PARALLEL UNIVERSE - a look at the engineering life and experiences which shaped the locomotive designs of Maunsell.
26 REMEMBER THE 1950's? - No.30464 at Waterloo ,and No.32680 at Barnstaple Junction 1953. No.10800 at Norwood 1954. V2 No.60908 at Eastleigh 1953.
28 The EPB Story Part 2 -The need for new Suburban Electric Trains - the spread of the third rail from the twenties onward.
36 REMEMBER LYMINGTON? - pictures from 1960s.
42 TICKET CLERK - SOUTHAMPTON - a look at the working of Southampton Terminus in the 1950s.
47 CICESTRIAN CAMEOS - a look at the locomotive variety at Chichester in the 1950s. Pictures - WC class 4-6-2 No.34098 Templecombe, E5xxx locomotive and 2BIL stock, U1 class N0.31890, 4-6-2 Flying Scotsman on rail tour, WC class 4-6-2 No.34020 Seaton, WC class 4-6-2 No.34019 Bideford, BR Class 5 4-6-0 No.73043, Q1 0-6-0 C15, E5 class 0-6-2T No.2592, K class 2-6-0 No.2344, C2X class 0-6-0 No.32549, and Selsey Tramway Morous 0-6-0T and Selsey 2-4-2T.
56 'Terry Cole's" Rolling Stock File No.24 LSWR 'Gate' Stock - Driving saloon brake 3rd S2622S of 2set 373, trailer 3rd S738S of 2set 373. Trailer 3rd S739S of set 374 with driving saloon brake S2624S behind.
59 Pictures - DS 3002 Tender, use unknown and class 33 on what appears to be a test run.
60 Mr Bulleid's rebuilds - pictures of No.34056, No.35022, No.34015, No.35022, No.34034, taken between Basingstoke and Farnborough between 1958 and 1966.
64SOUTHERN INFRASTRUTURE 1922-1934 a introduction to the forthcoming book of the same title.
68 SOME GEMS FROM A WORKING TIMETABLE - a dip into the LSWR working timetable for the summer of 1909 and the oddities etc. that were found.
80 FROM SCHOOLBOY TO SIGNAL BOX - The Memories of Bill Trigg Part 3 - 1949 and National Service.
86 A Rose amidst the Thorns' READING SOUTH - life as a fireman at the Southern shed.
98 Farningham Road - A Station in Kent - A brief history Part 2.
108 THE PERKS OF THE JOB' - (.. And the early Rail tours of the 'REC').
111 ''Rebuilt" - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues.
Back Cover No. 30952 Z Class at Eastleigh.
 
Issue No.25 January 2014
 
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Front Cover Brighton locomotive shed.
2 30517 on Fawley empty oil tanks approaching Swaythling.
4 Picture - of T 14 No.444 at Nine Elms 16/07/1949.
5 Editorial.
6 VARIATIONS ON UTILITY VANS Part 1: Pre-Grouping development and four-wheeled Covcars/Luggage Vans to 1939. Starting with SECR No.132 of 1919.
24 SOUTHERN EPHEMERA - a collection of printed material both Southern and constituents.
33 LAST CALL FOR THE BELLE - Recalls the end of regular steam working on the Bournemouth Belle in December 1966 and the final week of working in July 1967.
40 BESIDE THE NORTH DOWNS - A photographic review of the Redhill to Guildford line in 1959.
48 Memories of journeys from Guildford to Reading (known as 'The Rattler').
66 The Bug' - Mr Drummond's Private Saloon - short article on the use of this unusual vehicle.
68 The EPB Story Part 3: The Double-Decker - an attempt to increase passenger loadings without station platform lengthening.
80 The Brighton 'Moguls' - a look at this useful and successful class which surely deserved one being preserved.
91 The Twickenham Timeline - The story of Twickenham Station down the years.
100 Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.25 In Colour - breakdown train coaches ex LSWR 4-comp corridor brake third DS3198 (SR 3161 diag 134) and 4-comp non-corridor brake third DS3210 (SR2956 diag 124), Special Traffic set 389 ex SECR corridor tricompo birdcage brake S6629S?, ex LBSCR push-pull set 650 driving brake composite S6940S and third S2087S.
102 The Terry Cole Colour Files - The Southern in the Fifties and Sixties - picture article of the fifties and early sixties 30907 'Dulwich', 30516, 30486, 30450 'Sir Kay', 31574, 31337, 31768, 32353 and 32351, 32424 'Beachy Head', Ashford scrap line includes 31337, 31370, on shed 31902.
108 (EARLY) CLOSED LINES - 1 Ford to Lyminster, the 1846 part of the route which was abandoned in 1887 on completion of the new alignment.
112 ''Rebuilt" - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues.
116 REMEMBER FULLERTON? - picture article on this long closed station.
120 Geographic Bias in The Southern Way - a breakdown by company of articles.
Back Cover Slumbering Fullerton.
 
Issue No.26 July 2014
 
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Front Cover 4SUB No.4356 approaching Clapham Junction
2 N15 No.30805 'Sir Constantine' at Ashford coal stage 1953
4 Picture - of 4SUB No.4348 on withdrawn stock line at Longparish branch.
5 Editorial.
6 SOUTHERN COAL REVIEW - A look at coal, combustion of coal, coaling facilities, coal mines and coal yards.
24 NEW IMAGES OF 'LEADER' - five new found images of 36001 in steam.
26 The EPB Story Part 4: The Ten-car Scheme - the reasons behind the decision and the station rebuilding which resulted from it.
38 THE OLD ORDER CHANGETH'S ... at Bournemouth, a picture feature of the change from steam to diesel at 70B.
44 SOMETHING RATHER SPECIAL - A choice selection of photographs of the Isle of Wight.
51 QUESTIONS ...? Of pictures of the 'Devon Belle' poser.
52 Meldon Quarry - in the early 1960s.
58 Pictures of - class 71 No.71 011 with pantograph raised at Hither Green?, 30084 at Dover with tank wagons but no barrier wagon.
59 Want to run a railway? - (The story of the 1962 booklet distributed to commuters by the Southern Region)
64 The Chessington Branch An Ambition Unfulfilled - the story of the why and how of the branch construction and its abrupt stop at Chessington South. Includes the SOUTHERN RAILWAY MAGAZINE for June 1938 article on Surrey's New Railway.
80 REMEMBER HORSHAM? - A picture look at Horsham shed during 1961. With 84026, 41291, and 30545 on shed.
85 TUNES OF GLORY - A musical selection evocative of the Southern.
86 VARIATIONS ON UTILITY VANS Part 2: Covcars and Luggage Vans post 1939, Gangwayed and Scenery Vans.
102 'GOODBYE 700' - Pictures of the Drummond 700 class last days with 30689 and 30700.
102 Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.26 SR Rebuilds of LSWR Non-corridor stock. S 2 S a 9 comp Third to diag 33 as part of 2 coach push-pull set 653, non-corridor lav compo S4750S to SR Diag 287 in 2 coach set 58, and loose 3rd lav brake S2611S ex 2 set 21 and set 257.
106 S C Townroe's Journey in Steam. Pictures of, T9 No. 715 entering Templecombe in 1938 with set No. 146, oil storage at Eastleigh in 1952, testing 'Kelbus' re-railing gear Eastleigh 1952 using Q1 No. 33019, crane DS3084 having extension jib attached, Iron Foundry at Eastleigh, diesel shunter 15233 under repair in Eastleigh yard.
110 ''Rebuilt" - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues.
112 Worting flyover with SR main line diesel passing on West of England train.
Back Cover Brighton 'Belle' on a dismal 4 December 1971 at Brighton.
 
Issue No.27 July 2014
 
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Front Cover The preserved LSWR T3 No.563 at Brighton.
2 Worting Junction with 'U' class Mogul heading for Salisbury.
4 Pictures - of 'L12' No.433 with attached tender from 'D15' No.468 at Eastleigh 1938 and 'O2' No.14 'Fishbourne' between 1948 and 1953. These colour images are B/W pictures coloured by David P Williams (outstanding results). No.34099 'Lynmouth' at Guildford.
5 Editorial.
6 ROY DOUGLASS STEELE A Railway Career 1923-1960 - The story of a Motive Power Department Engineer.
20 FAWLEY FOCUS - Pictures of the station.
24 The Chessington Branch Under Construction - additional photographs and notes.
33 MICHELDEVER AND BASINGSTOKE - Two pictures and a stamp - 10/- stamp and staff picture of Micheldever, with 1928 picture of staff from Basingstoke East signal box.
34 'Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues.
41 The SOUTHERN RAILWAY: from inception through to Nationalisation and beyond. Part 6 - Great progress in very difficult times.
59 SOUTHERN SECRETS - A Fell design using 'Q1' 0-6-0 frame.
60 AN EVENING OF STEAM AND DIESEL - Just over 3 hours in the evening of 4 April 1966 at Eastleigh recording the workings at this station.
64 WERE YOU A TRAIN SPOTTER - A look at the 'Locospotters Club' and other organisations activities.
68 The West End of London & Crystal Palace Railway - a look at this line still providing a useful service though the Crystal Palace is no more.
88 Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.27 - LSWR Corridor stock - 4-comp right hand corridor brake third 080603 (ex S3090S, built 06/1904 No.42, then 1318, SR 3090 Dia 138) from set 404 1953. Dining Saloon in department use 1843S at Lancing C W clerestory removed in 1931and reclassified Nondescript saloon. 4-comp right hand corridor brake third No.080701 Lancing C W in 1962.
90 MOMENTS - EASTLEIGH WORKS - Picture of an aerial shot of the Locomotive & Carriage and Wagon Works. Picture of an open day with No.C6 and a Merchant Navy ?1947.
92 SOUTHERN RAILWAY 2 BIL UNITS (2 -Car Bi-Lavatory Units) - article with table of BR liveries, including pictures of units 2070, 2152, 2019, 2037, 2069, 2125, 2011, 2024, 2139, 2001,2089, 2036, 2002.
118 (EARLY) CLOSED LINES - 2 Kensington - Shepherds Bush LSWR. Two pictures of Shepherds Bush Station in 1928 and diagram of the railways in the area.
102 Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.26 SR Rebuilds of LSWR Non-corridor stock. S 2 S a 9 comp Third to diag 33 as part of 2 coach push-pull set 653, non-corridor lav compo S4750S to SR Diag 287 in 2 coach set 58, and loose 3rd lav brake S2611S ex 2 set 21 and set 257.
120 Picture of 34022 'Exmoor' at Brockenhurst June 1962
Back Cover Fire Engine and hose at crossing (not UK)
 
Issue No.28 October 2014
 
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Front Cover MN Class 35011 General Steam Navigation at Bournemouth Central
2 Schools class No.30926 'Repton' at Tattenham Corner on a royal train (one of the final Royal workings)
4 Picture - of "Redhill 'B' cabin and new down starting signal and route indicator.
5 Editorial.
6 SOUTHERN FREIGHT CONTRASTS - A look at the freight operations of the Southern including a diagram of Feltham Yard. Pictures of class H16 4-6-2T No.30518 at Feltham, class H15 4-6-0 No.478 at Feltham, class Z 0-8-0T No.954, class W 2-6-4T approaching Factory Junction early BR, class S15 4-6-0 No.30824, class H16 4-6-2T No.30517 at Thorpe Crossing, class H16 4-6-2T No.30518 at Guildford, Lighting at Hither Green, class H16 4-6-2T No.30516 at Frost Lane Crossing Fawley branch, class S15 4-6-0 No.30499 and diesel shunter No.13042 at Feltham.
20 EASTLEIGH 1941 - Pictures of Merchant Navy locomotives under construction.
27 SUSSEX RAILTOUR: 24 June 1962 - Locomotive Club of Great Britain rail tour - pictures of LSWR T9 class 4-4-0 No.120 at Guildford, Cranleigh, Eastbourne and Rotherfield, LBSCR 0-6-2T E6 No.32503 and E6 No.32417 at Selham and Midhurst, LBSCR K class 2-6-0 No.32353 at Pulborough, LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30055 at Eastbourne and Rotherfield.
33 BY LSWR TO MIDHURST - A look at the Petersfield to Midhurst branch - pictures of LSWR X2 class 4-4-0 No.588 at Petersfield, Petersfield station nameboard and LSWR 700 class 0-6-0 No.350, level crossing at north end of station with Midhurst set 653 at the branch platform, branch train at Howard's farm bridge, M7 class 0-4-4T No.30109 at Rogate, Ganger Chris Till at Elmsted, D3 class 0-4-4T No.32364 just passed Elsted, LSWR locomotive shed at Midhurst, M7 class 0-4-4T No.54 passing closed LSWR station at Midhurst, Stent's yard at Midhurst, Nyewood brickworks Garett steam lorry at Midhurst LSWR, Stent's road fleet, Midhurst LSWR platform, last day service with Foreman Tupper and Guard Horwood and Driver Goldsmith, light engine movement at Rogate of E5X 0-6-2T's No's 32570 and 32576 off the Hampshireman enthusiasts' special, demolition and track lifting at Elsted and West Heath Common.
43 THE ILFRACOMBE BRANCH - Pictures of the branch WC class 4-6-2 No.34015 Exmouth climbing from Ilfracombe to Mortehoe 2 pictures, BB class 4-6-2 No.34074 46 Squadron at Ilfracombe and on the climb to Mortehoe 3 pictures, N class 2-6-0 banking to Mortehoe.
47 RUDGWICK: 2 February 1925 - 2 pictures of a disabled goods service.
48 VARIATIONS ON UTILITY VANS Part 3: Passenger Brake Vans and Others. Ferry Vans No.1, 2, 3 to Diagram 3091 pictures No.3 and S3S. Four-Wheel Passenger Brake GAD No.E27548 "Van C" pictures No.743 and 797 at Guildford, van S402 stove fitted Clapham Yard, BY S961S Rotherhithe Road, S400S stove fitted at Mutley, safe fitted BY S12 Clapham Yard, Bogie Brake Vans GAD E27749, Van B No.359, Van B No.S390 stove fitted, Van B No.S234S at Axminster, Special Cattle Vans, Special Cattle Van 3683, SCV No. S3729S at Lancing C&W.
60 SOUTHERN RAILWAY TRAFFIC CONFERENCE: Minutes of a meeting on 28 March 1938.
71 CARRIAGE CLEANING - Pictures of Ramsgate circa 1957, Orpington 1946, Clapham 1935 and 1949, St Leonards West Marina 1958.
76 THE GRID' school train to Hampton and the use of a G16 class 4-8-0T, picture of No.493.
78 ALFRED CARTER 'STATION MASTER' - A journey from Dunbridge to Worthing Central.
83 MOMENTS - Pictures of LSWR 'F13' 4-6-0 No.330 passing Kennington Junction signal box south of Oxford. SECR 'H' 0-4-4T No.16 at Caterham.
84 'Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues.
96 THE SELSEY TRAMWAY Part 1 - A glimpse in the early 1920s. Pictures of Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0ST No.4 (later named Chichester) heading for Selsey, Neilson 0-4-2ST No.3 Hesperus leaving Selsey.
98 THE SELSEY TRAMWAY Part 2 - The SHEFFLEX RAILCARS - Pictures of the front of the railcar at Chichester, map of the line, Shefflex advert, Manning Wardle 0-6-0ST Sidlesham, dumped Ford railcars.
104 Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.28 - Ex LBSCR Coaches on the Isle of Wight - Composite S6348 down graded to 'second' ex SR 6162 of set 500 1937 to IoW Diagram 373, 9 compartment 3rd no identity, 5 compartment Brake Third S 4168 ( ex LBSCR No.93, SR 3870, IoW dIag 230 for set 502 for Bembridge branch).
106 Non-Stop: Southampton Central to Wimbledon and then Waterloo (continuation of article in SW16) - yet more upheavals in Richard Simmons life. Pictures of Rbt WC 4-6-2 No.34013 Oakhampton and 4REP+2-4TC units at Bramshot Halt, class 5 4-6-0 No.73065 at Wimbledon joining the main line, class 3 2-6-0 No.77014 at Durnsford Road.
Back CoverFullerton on the Sprat & Winkle line just before the loss of the passenger service.
 
Issue No.29 January 2015
 
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Front Cover BR Class 4 No.75027 at Templecombe with local off the S&D.
2 MN Class 35020 Bibby Line at Waterloo on the west bound Atlantic Coast Express
4 Picture - of Rudgwick signal box.
5 Editorial.
6 SOUTHERN STEAM PHOTOGRAPHY - A look at the various aspects of photographing railway subjects - Pictures taken between 1958 and 1963 - of H class 0-4-4T No.31005 at Ashurst, Rbt MN class 4-6-2 No.35001 Channel Packet in Exmouth Junction yard, Rbt MN class 4-6-2 No.35030 Elder Dempster Line passing Shawford on up Bournemouth express, Rbt MN class 4-6-2 No.35015 Rotterdam Lloyd approaches Shawford on down Bournemouth Belle, 9F class 2-10-0 No.92233 near Shepton Mallet on Bournemouth train, 4MT class 2-6-4T No.80146 at Horam on Tunbridge Wells West train, O2 class 0-4-4T No.27 Merstone near Ashey IoW, N class 2-6-0 No.31851 near Gomshall, LMS Fairburne tank No.42087 at Horam, M7 class 0-4-4T No.30033 and S15 class 4-6-0 No.30842 at Salisbury, class 3MT 2-6-2T No.82015 at Eastleigh on Fawley empty oil tank train, class 4MT 4-6-0 No.75009 at Shepton Mallet, Brasted, O2 class 0-4-4Ts Nos.31 Chale and 25 Godshill at Shanklin, H class 0-4-4T No.31266 at Hawkhurst, H15 class 4-6-0 No.30475 at Eastleigh, H class 0-4-4T No.31543 and M7 class 0-4-4T No.30049 at Cranleigh, M7 class 0-4-4T No.30036 on Tavy Viaduct, H class 0-4-4T No.31322 at Goudhurst about to cross the River Teise, C2X class 0-6-0 reversing at East Grinstead via the St Margaret's Junction, LN class 4-6-0 No.30861 Lord Anson at Eastleigh, class 4MT 4-6-0 No.75007 entering Poole station on a Bath train, O2 class 0-4-4T No.31 Chale at Ventnor, O2 class 0-4-4T No.16 Ventnor after departing St Johns Road, 3-set 532 near Yalding.
22 Just One Hour at WORTING JUNCTION September 1962 - pictures 4MT 4-6-0 No.75076 on a Eastleigh bound freight, 5MT 4-6-0 heading south, Rbt WC class 4-6-2 No.34037 Clovelly? on Bournemouth/Weymouth working, Rbt MN class 4-6-2 No.35014 Nederland Line on down 'ACE', Rbt WC class 4-6-2 No.34025 Whimple on the up line, Rbt MN class 4-6-2 No.35019 French Line CGT on the up line.
26 Non-Stop: Southampton Central to Wimbledon and then Waterloo (continuation of articles in SW16 & 28) - yet more of the upheavals in Richard Simmons life. Pictures of S15 class 4-6-0 No.30839 passing Bramshot Halt on way to Southampton (Old Docks), at Raynes Park (2) Rbt BB class 4-6-2 No. 34071 601 Squadron to Bournemouth West and No. 34077 603 Squadron to Padstow, W Reg DMU Set S708 at Clapham Junction on Basingstoke service, 3MT 2-6-2T No.82019 at Clapham Junction on ecs, 5MT 4-6-0 No.73089 Maid of Astolat at Wimbledon on Basingstoke service, Bo-Bo DE Type 1 No.D8040 at Clapham Junction on Willesdon Junction to Norwood Junction freight.
34 THE SOLENT RAILWAY TUNNEL - A look at the islands links, actual and proposed with the main land, based on a booklet advocating a tunnel published in 1945/6 - Pictures of Haven Street, Newport Station, Newport signal box and sidings, 2 of Ventnor Station, 4 pictures of the O2 0-4-4T scrap siding at Newport, 2 of electric stock 031 at Shanklin and 035 at Ryde St Johns.
52 LANCING PICTORIAL - A look at Lancing C&W Works mainly on open days in 1961/63/65 - Pictures including a LSWR six compartment first and luggage van, E4 class 0-6-2T No.32468, Lancing Belle doubled headed by LMS 2-6-2T No.41325 and possibly 41312 with leading coach Ironclad brake/2nd DS70068, Lancing Belle coach DS70063 (ex LSWR lavatory 2nd No.329, end view of DS70080 (SECR brake 2nd No.3473), 2 views of the traverser, A1 0-6-0T No.DS680 (ex A751), A1X 0-6-0T No.DS681 (ex 32659), 4w petrol shunter No.DS499, USA 0-6-0T No.DS236 (ex 30074), 3 coaches ex LSWR ? composite/ex luggage/post office van and ex SECR post office van, Waterloo & City match truck No.DS1665 (ex LBSCR 5-plank open), unknown bogie coach ? ex LSWR, ex SECR birdcage brake.
64 Hellingly Hospital - 3 pictures, 2 of the Bo electric locomotive and 1 of the tram car doing duty as the sports pavilion.
66 The Twickenham Timeline take 2 - Further stories of Twickenham Station down the years. Includes 3 maps of 1864, 1894 and 1934.
75 REMEMBER THE 'HORNBYS?' picture of ? 20002 on a murky day.
76 'Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues.
81 The SOUTHERN RAILWAY: from inception through to Nationalisation and beyond. Part 7 - The completion of Sir Herbert's work and the Southern at War. Pictures include, ex-LSWR bodied 4 SUB unit 4190 - HAL 2670 - Bulleid 4 SUB 4629 at Waterloo East 1955, Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.21C7 Aberdeen Commonwealth passing Byfleet Junction 1947, Valentine 1 Bridgelayer and "Scissors Bridge, 30 foot No.1" loading at Axminster with Lyme Regis 2-set in bay 1943, bomb crater Malden 1940, Q1 class 0-6-0 No.C18 on South Western section 1942, LSWR S11 class 4-4-0 No.4?? Between Redhill and Reading, LSWR 700 class 0-6-0 No.316 passing Byfleet Junction, King Arthur N15 class 4-6-0 No.789 Sir Guy on the down No.1 Boat Train route at Petts Wood Junction, LSWR T9 class 4-4-0 No.114 at Woking with a down LMS train 1938, Waterloo concourse in 1946, LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30481 at Ampress Works Halt Lymington Branch post 1956, LSWR H16 class 4-6-2T No.30519 passing Woking with freight for Guildford 1953, LMS Fairburn 4P/4FA class 2-6-4T No.42080 at Horsham on test from Brighton 1951, LBSCR K class 2-6-0 No.32346 on Bristol to Brighton express passing Shoreham-by-Sea 1960.
96 Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.29 - Ex SECR Coaches on the Isle of Wight - 4-comp Brake Third No.S4145 to diagram 171 (ex SECR 1122 Brake Comp built 1911 to SR 3390), 8½-comp Third No.S2447 to diagram 40 (ex SECR 1120 Brake Comp built 1911 to SR 3375), Composite No.S6375 to diagrams 376-8 (ex SECR 1133 Lav Comp built 1911 to SR 5412).
98 SOUTHERN RAILWAY PORTSMOUTH LINE CORRIDOR STOCK 4-RES/4-BUFF/4-COR/4-GRI/4-PUL/4-COR(N) Corridor Units (Part 1) - article with unit diagrams, order numbers, and notes of units 3054 - 3072, table of BR liveries, including pictures of units 3056, 3120, 3129, 3129, 314?.
Back Cover STONEHAM sidings signal box south of Eastleigh
 
Issue No.30 April 2015
 
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Front Cover LBSCR Class C3 0-6-0 No.2304 at Norwood junction shed before it's withdrawal in 1936. (David William colour rendition)
2 Brand new D65xx (class 33) unknown approaching Stoke Junction from Grain 1961 with tank train.
4 Picture - of 1-C0 C0-1 No.10202 at Waterloo in the early 1950s.
5 Editorial.
6 SOUTHERN RAILWAY PORTSMOUTH LINE CORRIDOR STOCK 4-RES/4-BUFF/4-COR/4-GRI/4-PUL/4-COR(N) Corridor Units (Part 2) - continuance of S/WAY No.29 article with unit diagrams, order numbers, and notes of units 3054 - 3088, table of BR liveries, including pictures of units 3136, 3111, 3111 and 4TC 420, 3156, 3142, 3135, 3064, 3131.
31 The Story of EMU's Names (this is the April edition after all)
32 RAIL TOUR HEAVEN - A look at the rail tours of the 1950s with pictures of - LBSCR Class E1 0-6-0T No.W3 Ryde at Newport 1952, LBSCR Class H2 4-4-2 No.32424 Beachy head and LBSCR Class I3 4-4-2T No.32091 at Brighton Works, PD&SWR 0-6-2T No.30757 Earl of Mount Edgecombe and LNER Class V2 2-6-2 No.60908 on the Southampton tour 1953, SECR Class E 4-4-0 No.31166 at Ashford 1954, LSWR Class T9 4-4-0 No.30729 at Cheddington and Bletchley 1954, LBSCR Class E5X 0-6-2T Nos. 32570 and 32576 at Midhurst and West Meon 1955, LSWR Class 700 0-6-0 No.325 approaching Buriton tunnel 1950.
40 The Ashford 1948 Wagon Photographs - Pictures of ex LSWR 10 ton covered goods wagon s44030 to diagram 1410, ex LSWR 10 ton brake van s54830 to diagram 1541, ex S&DJR ED stock drop side 3-plank ballast wagon s62948 diagram 1732, ex SECR 13 ton open s28951 to diagram1355, ex SECR 10 ton covered goods wagon s45374 to diagram 1424, ex SECR 10 ton covered goods wagon s45682 to diagram 1426, ex SECR 10 ton covered goods wagon s45374 to diagram 1424, ex LBCR 10 ton 5-plank open wagon s23682 to diagram 1364/1369, ex SR 13 ton open wagon s36194 to diagram 1379, ex SR 13 ton shock-absorbing open wagon s14060 to diagram 1392, snowplough S3 18 ton to diagram 1691.
52 New Locomotive Depot at Ashford, Kent, Southern Railway - From 'The Railway Gazette': 21 August 1931 - A look at the new locomotive Depot with pictures and a sectioned drawing.
57 The Last of the Ashford 'C's - Pictures - 3 of No. 592 as recently purchased by the 'C' class Preservation Society, and 4 of No.DS240 (No.31271) donor of many parts for preservation.
61 TAKE 2 - and a bit - pictures of Twickenham station of 1954 and SR Q1 0-6-0 No.C40 leaving Woking in 1940? (No.C40 was built in 1942)
62 A Survey of Southampton's Railways Part 1: Woolston to Redbridge - map of the area - pictures of Woolston in LSWR days, 2 of Supermarine HQ and works, BR class 4MT 4-6-0 No.75070 passing Sholing 1966, Bitterne Station in LSWR days, SR Schools class V 4-4-0 on up Union Castle Express through St Denys 1958, Hampshire DEMU Unit 1126 at St Denys 1975, 5 of St Denys station and signals with 1 of SMT of Network Rail and 1 of Express Sprinter No.158881 from 1955 to 2008, LNER class A3 4-6-2 No.4472 Flying Scotsman approaching Mount Pleasant 1963, SR King Arthur class N15 4-6-0 No.30789 Sir Guy at Northam 1958, SR Lord Nelson class 4-6-0 No.30860 Lord Hawke south of Mount Pleasant 1957, BR class 4MT 2-6-0 No.76017 at Northam 1958,
76 Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues.
86 AVE ATQUE VALE*........ HAYLING FAREWELL - Jeffery Grayer recalls the last weekend of the Hayling Island branch which closed to all traffic over half a century ago in November 1963. LBSCR class A1x Terrier 0-6-0T No.32650 at Havant, LBSCR class A1x Terrier 0-6-0T No.32670 leaving Havant, LBSCR class A1x Terrier 0-6-0T No.32646 south of Havant, LBSCR class A1x Terrier 0-6-0T No.32640 at Hayling 1959, LBSCR class A1x Terrier 0-6-0T No.32646 as No.46 Newington outside the "Hayling Billy" public house 1966, LBSCR class A1x Terrier 0-6-0T No.32646 as No.W8 Freshwater at Havenstreet circa 1980, 5 pictures of the closed line, LBSCR class A1x Terrier 0-6-0T No.32646 entering Havant bunker first 1961, timetables, map and notes.
96 ALICE TUBBS OF DURLEY - The story of a lady crossing keeper, the branch from Botley to Bishops Waltham, and her family.
99 A LITTLE LOCAL DIFFICULTY! - A disagreement between the SR and GWR over coach parking at Exmouth Station in 1929.
100 SOMERSET & DORSET JOINT - Part 1: Radstock to Shepton Mallet - Peter Tatlow on his 1958 visit to this line - pictures of S&DJR class 7F 2-8-0 No.53810 at Bath Green Park engine shed 1963, LMS class 2P 4-4-0 No.40700 and BR class 5 4-6-0 No.? South of Radstock 1958, BR class 5 4-6-0 No.? down hill to Radstock 1958, LMS class 4F 0-6-0 No.? and LMS class Black Five 4-6-0 No.? south of Chilcompton Tunnel, LMS class 2P 4-4-0 No.40563 with BR class 4 4-6-0 No.? passing through Binegar on way to summit, LMS class 3F 0-6-0 No.43216 (ex-S&DJR Johnson class 3F 0-6-0 No.72) and LMS class 4F 0-6-0 No.? south bound to Masbury summit, S&DJR class 7F 2-8-0 No.53804 approaching Windsor Tunnel from the south, BR class 5 4-6-0 No.? between Windsor Hill and Shepton Mallet, LMS class 2P 4-4-0 No.40563 and SR WC class 4-6-2 No.? at Shepton Mallet, LMS class 2P 4-4-0 No.40569 with BR class 5 4-6-0 No.? north bound from Windsor Hill Tunnel.
106 DEFEATED BY DRAINS - The story of the Chessington Branch continues with the saga of the uncompleted line south and the various causes of its abandonment.
111 SOUTHERN RAILWAY TRAFFIC CONFERENCE: Minutes of a meeting on 28 March 1938. continuation from issue No.28
116 Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.30 Isle of Wight Goods Stock (1) - shunting at Medina Wharf by No.W31 'Chale' ex LSWR diagram 1541 brake van No.S56057 and two 5-plank wagons in grey with an 8-plank wagon in faded brown, at Ryde St Johns Road double ended ex LSWR diagram 1542 brake van with side ducket given as No.S56046 (see entry following which is the real No.S56046, but number on van looks like No.S56058), and part of ex LBSCR 12ft single bolster wagon No. DS 59045 to diagram 1616, and the real No.S56046 a single ended brake van at Cowes.
118 The Funeral Train of Sir Winston Churchill - on the selection of the Cor-PMV No.2464 for refurbishment as the vehicle to convey Sir Winston Churchill's coffin.
120 DID STEAM REALLY END AT MIDNIGHT ON SUNDAY 9 JULY 1967? - a look at the possible last hour workings of steam beyond the midnight cut off.
Back Cover Motor Brake Second of former 4COR unit No.3087 as department unit No.054.
Issue No.31 July 2015
 
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Front Cover 3H (Class 205) unit No.1104 with headcode 78 ? On a Southampton Central to Basingstoke working.
2 Picture of Bulleid/Jarvis rebuilt Pacific West Country No. 34005 'Barnstaple' at Woking.
4 Picture - of Tavern Car AT THE SIGN OF THE WHITE HORSE sign being painted, with cartoon of the time "Expecting your husband, Mrs Pepper?" under.
5 Editorial.
6 SOUTHERN CARRIAGE ROOF BOARDS - a look at the types and lettering of coach roof boards including pictures of their use on a variety of stock, including normal main line services of the SR and constituents and PULLMAN services, named, boat and express services, inter railway/regional trains and coach identification boards.
20 SOMERSET & DORSET JOINT - Part 2: Broadstone to Bailey Gate & Evercreech Junction - Peter Tatlow on his 1959 visit to this line - pictures of LMS class 4F 0-6-0 No.44422 between Broadstone and Corfe Mullen north bound, BR class 5 4-6-0 No.73087 north of Corfe Mullen south bound, BR class 5 4-6-0 No.73051 north of Corfe Mullen south bound, LMS class 4F 0-6-0 No.44559 (ex S&DJtR No.59) south bound 1958, BR class 5 4-6-0 No.73047 piloted by LMS class 2P 4-4-0 No.40568 at Evercreech Jct. going south 1957, LMS class 4F 0-6-0 No.44417 and LMS class 2P 4-4-0 No.40564 light engine into Evercreech Jct. station, LMS Ivatt class 2 2-6-2T No.41304 for Highbridge service, LMS class 2P 4-4-0 No.40696 heads north from Evercreech Jct. going to Bath 1957.
25 ELECTRICALLY OPERATED GATES AT MOUNT PLEASANT CROSSING SOUTHAMPTON - (From the 'Railway Gazette', 20 June 1924) article with pictures on this crossing and its operation.
29 REMEMBER BISHOPS WALTHAM? - a colour article on this station with pictures taken in 1962 showing the station, crossing gates and goods yard.
32 Picture of LBSCR locomotives at Brighton with front views of 'Terrier' No. 682 'Boxhill' along side 4-6-4T No. 327 'Charles C Macrae' with Ted Purser between.
33 Non-Stop: Southampton Central to Wimbledon and then Waterloo (continuation of articles in SW28, & 29) - yet more of the upheavals in Richard Simmons life.
44 Henry George Leighs - picture of former LSWR guard from Guildford.
45 EAST FROM MIDHURST TO PULBOROUGH - Continuation of article in SW28 with further photographs from Midhurst to Hardham Junction. Pictures, Midhurst station as opened in 1881, Selham 2 pictures of loading milk into 6w vans including LBSCR No.753 and 2-coach Pull-Push set No.732, 12 pictures of Petworth station and yard including 2-coach Pull-Push set No.732, LBSCR class C2X 0-6-0 No.32553 on up goods between Petworth and Fittleworth for Horsham, 3 pictures of Fittleworth, 2 pictures of Petworth station approach with a sheep sale and a sheep show, and a signal diagram and picture of Hardham Junction signal box.
55 SUBMITTED BY MAURICE HOPPER - 2 pictures LSWR class D15 4-4-0 No.470 at Rowlands Castle and Brockenhurst goods yard 1966.
56 A Review of Southampton's Railways Part 2: The Terminus and Docks - pictures include, Southampton Terminus signal box as of 1966, Southampton Terminus with LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30376 on train to Lymington and in background Cunard liners RMS Saxonia and RMS Queen Mary 1957, Southampton Terminus Station 1958, GWR 4-4-0 No.3440 City of Truro on train front Newbury 1957, South Western Hotel 2014, Sketch map showing the names and positions of the various docks, SR class USA 0-6-0T No.30065 crossing Canute Road on duty 8 1958, SR class LN 4-6-0 No.30859 Lord Hood crossing Canute Road 1957, Eastern docks LBSCR class E4 0-6-2T No.32510 being rerailed by 36 ton crane DS 35 1962, SR WC class 4-6-2 No.34006 Bude at Berth 51 taking water 1958, SR BB class 4-6-2 No.34065 Hurricane leaving Eastern Docks to cross Canute Road 1962, RMS Queen Elizabeth in Ocean Dock 1958, LSWR class C14 0-4-0T No.30588 alongside Town Quay 1953, Docks engine shed with LSWR B4 class 0-4-0T No.30096 Normandy 1961, LSWR class C14 0-4-0T No.77s at Town Quay 1958, two pictures of the Marine Air Terminal and LSWR H15 class 4-6-0 No.30487, 5 pictures of Town Pier and Red Funnel vessels, bogie well wagon with class O2 boiler for Isle of Wight 1958, LNER class A4 4-6-2 No.60008 Dwight D Eisenhower en-route to the USA 1964, SR class USA 0-6-0T No.30069 on duty 8 passing the two piers 1962, SR class USA 0-6-0T No.30064 on duty 5 passing Rank's Solent Flour Mills 1956, LBSCR E2 class 0-6-0T No.32109 on duty 12 at Berth 107 1962, picture of the Western Docks 1966, D Day train ferry dock west of King George V Dock 1944, picture of the Western Docks Berth 108 pre war moorings for flying boats 1938, Liners, Destroyer and flying boat at Berths 101-102 1938.
73 A 1946 STAFF MESSAGE - A reminder to staff of the need for courtesy and politeness.
74 CHARLES PAGE: RAILWAYMAN - A story of his life from cleaner to locomotive driver and leading motorman. Pictures LBSCR H2 Atlantic class 4-4-2 No.424, LBSCR D1 class 0-4-2T No.B216, SR V Schools class 4-4-0 No.915 Brighton, and of the collision between 2-NOL No.1815 and SR V Schools class 4-4-0 No.30932 Blundell's at Hastings 4 June 1957.
78 LIFE AS A STATION MASTER - Cyril Jenner on his rise to become station master at Forest Row which included Hartfield and Withyham from 1958 to 1964, with Forest Row station diagram and pictures of the stations and a map of the line connections..
89 'Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues.
95 The SOUTHERN RAILWAY: from inception through to Nationalisation and beyond. Part 8: From Southern Railway to the end of the Southern Region, the last part of this series. Pictures include LBSCR E4 class 0-6-2T No.32517 on Three Bridges to East Grinstead service circa 1951, LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30109 on Guildford to Redhill service mid-fifties, unknown Bulleid Pacific at Padstow 1963, SR Q1 class 0-6-0 No.33006 at Reading undated, BR MLV No. 9006 on Newhaven Boat train on the Quarry line passing Coulsdon undated, BR Drewry class 04 206hp 0-6-0 DM No.22?? yard and date unknown, SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34071 601 Squadron with two Smith Rodley 10-ton diesel-electric cranes passing Surbiton undated, St Johns platforms being extended in 1953, Fleet and its clasp system building mid-sixties, Portsmouth Harbour 1970 with W Reg. Hydraulic on a Bristol service, Redbridge November 1966 with SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34001 Exeter on passing freight, Surbiton 10/5/1965 on day that Clapham 'A' box collapsed and emergency termination here of services, Hastings 1976 with 4-CIG and a Crompton, throat of Waterloo Station 1980 showing the tight curves and busy traffic.
114 Picture - LSWR N15 King Arthur class 4-6-0 No.30755 'The Red Knight' on down Waterloo to Basingstoke stopping service near Sturt Lane 1951.
115 Picture - LSWR Basingstoke station before rebuilding, LBSCR sign propping up of wagon doors prohibited at Chichester Yard.
116 LMS on the Southern - picture of LMS Patriot class 4-6-0 No.45516 'The Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment' on a military special from Southampton Docks, near Byfleet 1950.
Back Cover Picture of Bulleid Waterloo & City stock fresh from overhaul in a Rail blue livery waiting to descend into 'The Drain'.
 
Issue No.32 October 2015
 
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Front Cover BR Class 5 4-6-0 No.73110 near Winchfield on up Bournemouth service near end of steam.
1Picture of SECR class S 0-6-0ST No.1685 time and place not given.
3 Contents page pictures - of Eastleigh and the new works and office block, LMS Co-Co DE No.10001 on down Royal Wessex at Winchester in the early 1950s.
4 Editorial. Picture of SR DE 0-6-0 No.15202 under overhaul undated.
5 From LBSCR to BR - early days and management on the Isle of Wight - Charles Anderson on his fathers service on the railway, pictures, Victoria station in LBSCR days, ex railways carriages floating at Shoreham after the storm of 22 March 1913, LBSCR female ticket collectors in 1915, LBSCR training school for women and girls 1915, LBSCR warning notice to look after your luggage, Deptford Wharf lift bridge, LBSCR L class 4-6-4T No.333 Remembrance at Brighton, IoW pull/push set No.483 at Godshill late 1920s, LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.19 leaves Ryde St John's Road post 1923 but before naming, LBSCR E1 class 0-6-0T No.4 Wroxall at Ventnor early post nationalisation, Pigs being loaded at Newport undated, LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.31 Chale at Newport on Freshwater train 1953.
20 Brockenhurst goods yard 1966, nine pictures taken around the yard including the 'drawbridge'.
25 Mr Drummond's 4-6-0s - a look at his least successful range of locomotives, pictures - LSWR C8 class 4-4-0 No.297 at Waterloo noted as being better performers than many of the 4-6-0s as first built, LSWR F13 class 4-6-0 No.330 as first built, LSWR F13 class 4-6-0 No.330 as modified, LSWR E14 class 4-6-0 No.335 as built, LSWR G14 class 4-6-0 No.453 at Waterloo, Urie development the LSWR H15 class 4-6-0 No.30333 at Eastleigh 1958 (2 pictures), LSWR T14 class 4-6-0 No.447 in original and rebuilt forms (4 pictures), LSWR G14 class 4-6-0s awaiting scrapping, LSWR T14 class 4-6-0 No.458 destroyed at Nine Elms 1/10/1940, LSWR T14 class 4-6-0 No.30446 at Queens Road on a Nine Elms goods to Southampton Docks 1949.
38 Southern Snapshots - Picture article including, 3 unidentified LBSCR B4x class 4-4-0 in the Eastbourne shed 1949, SECR C class 0-6-0 No.31219 at Tonbridge 1950, SR Q1 class 0-6-0 No.33031 at Ashford 1950, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34104 Bere Alston at Dover 1950, LBSCR I3 class 4-4-2T No.32075 at Tonbridge 1951, LBSCR H2 Atlantic class 4-4-2 No.32421 South Foreland passing Millbrook 1955, LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30481 shunting LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30670 and SR N15 King Arthur class 4-6-0 No.30770 Sir Prianius at Eastleigh 1956, LSWR 700 class 0-6-0 No.30346 at Weybridge 1952, BR Class 4 class 2-6-0 No.76006 approaches Millbrook from WR for Portsmouth & Southsea 1957, BR Class 4 class 2-6-0 No.76029 leaving Southampton 1955, LMS Ivatt 2PT/2FT class 2-6-2T No.41293 at Bishops Waltham undated, BR Co-Co DE class 31 No. unknown at St Denys pre November 1981, BR Bo-Bo ED class 74 No.E6102 at Bevois Park Yard undated, BR Bo-Bo DHy Western class 52 No. unknown but may be D1009 Western Invader at Botley 1976.
46 In store at Worthy Down - A look at the coaching stock in the storage siding at Winchester Junction - 6 pictures of various views of the branch followed by pictures of the coaches - Maunsell Brake Compo No.6569 from 2P set 28 to diagram 2401, Maunsell Compo coach No.7842 to diagram 2658, 3 of 3P set 398 (2) Brake Thirds 3227 and 3230 to Diagram 2010 and Compo 5144 to diagram 2310, corridor PMV (SR GBL) 2290 to diagram 3100, Motor Brake Third 8469 diagram 670 from unit 4352 with 10 compartment second 10353 diagram 2013, Maunsell open third 1399 to diagram 2005 built 1930, Maunsell 4 compartment brake third 3725 to diagram 2101 built 1930, Churchill's hearse van 2464 at Stewarts Lane depot between July 1962 and January 1965 in ex-works condition.
56 A statistical Southern Railway Part 1 - a 1937 look at the Grouped railways compiled from statistics and a selection of information from it. Pictures LBSCR B4 class 4-4-0 No.46 Prince of Wales, SR W class 2-6-4T No.31921, LBSCR A1 class 0-6-0T No.W2 Freshwater at Ventnor West, SR V Schools class 4-4-0 No.934 St Lawrence, LSWR S D Co class 0-4-0ST No.111 Vulcan, Torrington Station in SR days undated.
63 Southampton area snapshots - 4 pictures from the 1930s - level crossing at the east end of Southampton West, unknown 4-4-0 near Swaythling, unknown 4-6-0 possibly near Swaythling, and a down local service at Swaythling.
64 'Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues.
73 A prelude to the diesel shunter - a look at a proposal for conversion of the redundant AC motor vans with drawing, and other thoughts by the SR on diesel electric/electro-diesel uses.
76 The Southern Railway diesel shunters - article with pictures of, SR DE 0-6-0 No.1 as new unknown location and date, SR DE 0-6-0 No.2 and 3 in and around Norwood Junction 4 in SR and 4 in BR livery, 4 of Bulleid version in BR livery, No.15224 in NCB livery at Snowdown Colliery, and No.15202 at Cashmore's yard.
87 Diesel shunter - Article on Bulleid's No.11001 shunter and trip working locomotive - Davey Paxman drawing and drawing as constructed with pictures of the construction and locomotive as built, on trial at Oxted in 1950? And as out of use possibly in 1959.
94 Picture of SR N class 2-6-0 No.31413 shunting Messrs Bert Boulton siding , Totton
95 Memories of Dinton - pictures from around the station, BR Class 4 class 2-6-0 No.76065 and SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34106 Lydford both on Salisbury trains, 2 pictures of Porter Jim Gipson, SR U class 2-6-0 No.31632 leaving for Tisbury, LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30033 on pilot duty at Salisbury.
97 A 'Standard' Southern - The six coupled tender engines, Picture article - BR Class 5 class 4-6-0 No.73110 The Red Knight in Winchfield cutting on up Bournemouth service 1966, BR Class 5 class 4-6-0 No.73155 leaving Dorchester South for Bournemouth 1966, BR Class 5 class 4-6-0 No.73155 passing Bramshott Halt on a Weymouth service 1966, BR Class 5 class 4-6-0 No.73115 King Pellinore leaving Winchfield 1966, BR Class 5 class 4-6-0 No.73083 Pendragon climbing up past the closed Upwey Halt with BR Class 4 class 2-6-0 No.76008 banking, BR Class 5 class 4-6-0 No.73113 Lyonnesse climbing Medstead bank on a down train from Waterloo 1966, BR Class 5 class 4-6-0 No.73171 at Guildford station and passing Guildford steam shed on a down service 1966, BR Class 5 class 4-6-0 No.73016 heads west at Pirbright 1965, BR Class 5 class 4-6-0 No.? on the 'Portsmouth Direct' near Haslemere probable LMR service undated, BR Class 5 class 4-6-0 No.73113 Lyonnesse near Litchfield Tunnel on a up train 1965, BR Class 5 class 4-6-0 No.73028 fresh from overhaul at Eastleigh awaiting its return to its own Region, BR Class 4 class 4-6-0 No.75072 heading south near Litchfield 1965, BR Class 4 class 2-6-0 No.76031 at Wootton 1966, BR Class 4 class 2-6-0 No.76007 very clean outside Salisbury shed 1967, BR 4MT class 2-6-4T No.80032 leaving Swanage 1966.
Back Cover Picture of BR class 4 2-6-0 No.76007 outside Salisbury shed 1967.
 
 
Issue No.33 January 2016
 
Page No. Content
Front Cover SR V Schools class 4-4-0 No.? At Ramsgate in 1957
1 Head on picture of Isle of Wight Railway 2-4-0T No.13 Ryde circa 1932.
3 Contents page picture - of Eastleigh and the infamous 'signal' on the side of the water tank used as part of the eyesight test for loco men 1967.
4 Editorial.
5 Charles Anderson From LBSCR to BR - Part 2 London (West). From 1925 up to his move to the 'Southern Division' just before the Second World War at Southampton. Pictures include flyer for the Boat Race undated, Sykes lock-and-block equipment (? Knights Hill Sidings), train describers at Cannon Street in BR days, Victoria (Eastern) describer cabinets in BR days, Kearsney loop Dover from train window, Paddock Wood station looking east 1932 with Schools class on through line, Clock House station looking in up direction 1946, notice of new electric services on the mid-Sussex lines 1938.
14 Hamble Oil Terminal, Netley. Picture article on the line. Hamble Halt and lines looking East, Junction with main line with ground frame hut and catch point, SR Q1 class 0-6-0 No.33018 shunts the sidings, 15 pictures showing SR Q1 class 0-6-0 No.33018, tank cars, Shell Mex and BP Ltd Hudswell-Clarke 0-6-0 DM No.21, BRC&WCo. Bo-Bo DE No.D6508, sketch of the main line connection.
22 Cross-country cooperation - a look at the provision of passenger services between Bristol and South Wales and the Hampshire Coast and Sussex Coast resorts using the Southern Region 1953 Summer Timetable No.80. Pictures include LSWR 4-4-0 at Fratton Station circa 1937 with GWR stock, SR 2-6-0 with GWR stock at Portsmouth & Southsea, GWR 2-6-0 43xx/53xx at Fratton.
27 Ringwood - 15 pictures taken in 1966 in and around the station, including goods shed, signal box, ground frames, and crossing box.
33 Southern Camping Coaches Part 1 1935-48 pictures - Exhibition Camping Coach No.1 ex LCDR 28-foot 6W Third No.45 of 1892 (ex SR 1661), advert of LSWR carriage bodies for sale, Camping Coach No.2 ex LCDR 30-foot 6W Second of 1887 (ex SR 1619) at Umberleigh 1948, Camping Coach No.17 ex LSWR 50 foot bogie Composite of 1901 (ex SR 6030) at Littleham 1937?, Camping Coaches No.6 ex LCDR 28-foot 6W Third of 1896 (ex SR 1704) and No.11 ex LCDR 28-foot 6W Third of 1897 (ex SR 1764) at East Budleigh 1948, Camping Coach No.18 ex LSWR 50 foot bogie Composite of 1901 (ex SR 5032) as out shopped in 1936, Camping Coach No.16 ex LSWR 50 foot bogie Composite of 1901 (ex SR 5027) with Camping Coach No.2 ex LCDR 30-foot 6W Second of 1887 (ex SR 1619) and one other in train from Eastleigh to Exeter, Camping Coach No.20 ex LSWR 50 foot bogie Second 1902 (ex SR 599) at Woodbury Road 1948, Camping Coach No.21 ex LSWR 50 foot bogie Brake Third 1902 (ex SR 2753) at Port Isaac Road 1948, Camping Coach No.22 ex LSWR 50 foot bogie Tri-composite 1900 (ex SR 4989) at Corfe Castle 1948, Camping Coach No.S26S ex SECR 51foot 1in bogie First Saloon 1909 (ex SR 7365) at Littleham 1968, Camping Coach No.27 ex SECR 46 foot bogie Second 1900 (ex SR 933) at Sandling Junction 1968, Camping Coach No.25 ex LSWR 56 foot bogie Saloon 1907 (ex SR 7828) at Hinton Admiral 1948, Former SECR Royal Saloon (privately owned) (ex SR 7930) at Newhaven Harbour sidings 1955.
44 'Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues.
50 Quiz time - 2 pictures of Eastleigh Works and LMS 8F 2-8-0s under construction circa 1943/44.
51 Southern Railway locomotive No.A816 A great engineering venture. Harry Holcroft describes the aims, tests, trials and tribulations featuring locomotive No.A816 in the quest for a better usage of heat and water within the confines of a locomotive. The article contains sketches of trial plants, pictures of the locomotive as altered, tests on the locomotive her-self and possible extension of use on Bulleid's locomotive classes.
65 The Southern Railway engine building programme, 1931-40. A look at the planned and actual provision of locomotives as outlined in a ledger from the Southern Railway Traffic Department. Headings of lists include, Engines which should be provided for traffic if engineering restriction removed, Proposed revised building and scrapping programme, Allocations of locomotives to Central Division, Building and Scrapping programme. Pictures include LSWR 445 class 4-4-0 No.448, LSWR A12 class 0-4-2 No.616, LBSCR B class 0-4-2 No.214 Gladstone, SR Z class 0-8-0T No.A950, SR W class 2-6-4T No.1911, Eastleigh Works in LSWR days.
75 Southern Region colour - Part 1 Mainly east of Southampton - Picture article, LSWR T7 class 4-4-0 No.30707 on outskirts of St Denys 1960, BR class 4MT 2-6-4T No.80011 and unknown 08/09 DE shunter in Bevois Park goods yard 1960, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34098 Templecombe passing Bevois Park goods yard on Cardiff working 1960, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34033 Chard at St Denys 1961, LSWR T7 class 4-4-0 No.30707 climbing towards Woolston no date, 2 of BR 3-car DEMU sets No's 1126 and 1124 on Portsmouth workings no date, LSWR T7 class 4-4-0 No.30707 climbing towards Woolston in 1960, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34098 Templecombe passing Woolston on ex Brighton train no date, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34014 Budleigh Salterton passing Woolston on ex Brighton train no date, BR 2-car DEMU set No. unknown at Woolston in 1959, Woolston Station front in 1959, BR class 4 2-6-0 No.76059 at Netley 1960, BR class 4 4-6-0 No.75065 wrong road at Netley no date, LSWR T7 class 4-4-0 No.30707 wrong road at Netley 1960, SECR D1 class 4-4-0 No.31725 at Netley 1961, BR 4MT class 2-6-4T No.80031 at Netley 1961, SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34055 Fighter Pilot at Netley 1961, BR class 4 2-6-0 No. unknown passing B P siding west of Netley 1961, SR N class 2-6-0 No. unknown in Netley cutting no date, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34038 Lynton entering Bursledon from Swanwick 1961, unknown rebuilt Bulleid 4-6-2 passing Bursledon 1961, SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34008 Padstow on Netley line 1961, SR V Schools class 4-4-0 No.30904 Lancing at Portsmouth & Southsea 1960, Basingstoke shed with BR class 5 4-6-0 No.? possibly 73042 and unknown SR V Schools class 4-4-0.
85 Seeing life in black and white - a look at the National Railway Museum copy of a register of glass negatives at Eastleigh of the L, C, W & M Series, pictures include SR Lord Nelson class 4-6-0 No.850 (in fact E861 see article) in original form without smoke-deflectors in photographic grey, 2 of SR Lord Nelson class 4-6-0 No.850 with smoke-deflectors and full SR livery, SR V Schools class 4-4-0 No.999 (No.935 Sevenoaks dressed with a wooden streamlining), SR Leader class Bo-Bo No.36001 boiler and firebox in 1951 during dismantling of the engine.
90 Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.31 Isle of Wight Goods Stock (2) - pictures DS426 ex I-o-W R 10-ton travelling crane with DS3138 match truck at Brading 1965, 2 ex I-o-WC R tar/water tanks SR 443s and SR 428s Newport 1965, DS493 M&E boiler trolley at Ryde St John's Works 1965. - Non-passenger vehicles ex-LSWR No.S064 24-foot Luggage Van of 1897 at Esher 1959, ex-LSWR No.919S 18-foot Van rebuilt 1904, ex-LBSCR 6W Van No.1648s at back of Eastleigh Works 1957, ex-SER 6W Passenger Brake Van DS 1522 at Exeter Central.
94 Stewarts Lane steam shed - 3 pictures taken at night pre-63 and 2 in yard in daylight showing electric locomotives Nos. E5000 and E5002 circa 1958.
95 2 pictures of Eastleigh being one of Campbell Road bridge being built showing the original running shed, and the second the track layout after it was removed.
Back Cover Picture of Camping Coach No.16 ex LSWR 50 foot bogie Composite of 1901 (ex SR 5027) with Camping Coach No.2 ex LCDR 30-foot 6W Second of 1887 (ex SR 1619) and one other in train from Eastleigh to Exeter.
 
Issue No.34 May 2016
 
Page No. Content
Front Cover LMS Ivatt Class 2 No.41316 ready to leave Callington
2 Pillars in the subway beneath Crystal Palace High Level
4 Introduction
5 Charles Anderson from LBSCR to BR Part 3 Southern Division and wartime experiences, covering the war years in and around Southampton. Pictures include Southampton Docks Co 0-4-0T No.109 Southampton circa 1943, 4 pictures of the Botley slips of 1956, SR Lord Nelson class 4-6-0 No.860 Lord Hawke in bomb crater between Northam Junction and St Denys 1940, SR Lord Nelson class 4-6-0 No.857 Lord Howe at Eastleigh as modified in war time, 3 pictures of the bomb damaged Southampton Central June 1941, bomb damage around the Six Dials road bridge being cleared up 1941, war time sidings at Eastleigh, Southampton Docks post war with cars for export.
20 Southern freight photography taken during the 50s and 60s - pictures LBSCR C class 0-6-0 No.31317 under Kensington Olympia's signal box, BR CLASS 5 MT No.73047 and GWR Collet 0-6-0PT No.4691 at Blandford Forum, SR Q class 0-6-0 N.30533 leaving Lewes, LBSCR K class 2-6-0 No.32353 and LBSCR I3 4-4-2T No.32027 at Polegate Galley Hill goods yard, SR Q1 class 0-6-0 N.33033 at Maidstone East, WD class 2-10-0 No.90766 at East Croydon, BR Class 4MT 2-6-0 No.76028 at Southampton Central, LBSCR E4 class 0-6-2T No.32472 and LBSCR E3 class 0-6-2T No.32461 in Brockley cutting, LBSCR C2 class 0-6-0 No.32527 near Three Bridges, SR U class 2-6-0 No.31795 near Downton, BR DE (BRCW - class 33) Bo-Bo No.D6553 at Allhallows-on-Sea, LBSCR C2x 0-6-0 No.32434 near Rotherfield and Mark Cross, SR Q1 class 0-6-0 between Bramley and Cranleigh, Ashford West (ex LCDR), Southwark Goods Depot, SECR D1 class 4-4-0 No.31489 at Blackfriars Bridge station, Blackfriars Bridge warf, SECR C class 0-6-0 No.31691 at Gravesend West, LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No. 30052 at Barnes, LBSCR D3 0-4-4T No.32385 and LBSCR I1x No.32005 leaving Eastbourne, BR Class 4MT 2-6-4T N.80039 near Plumpton, SR L1 class 4-4-0 No.31787 near Newington, LBSCR J2 class 4-6-2T No.32326 at Folkington, SR Q1 class 0-6-0 No.33034 near Deepdene, SR Lord Nelson class 4-6-0 No.30853 Sir Richard Grenville passing Berrylands, GNR Ivatt N1 class 0-6-2T No.69441 passes Wandsworth Road, SR V Schools class 4-4-0 No.30907 Dulwich at North Kent West Junction, BR MLV (class 419) No.? at Earlswood, SR El Co-Co (class 70) No.20001 at East Croydon, LMS Class 8F 2-8-0 No.48544 approaches Clapham Junction, SECR D1 class 4-4-0 No.31739 passing Ashford B box, SR N class 2-6-0 No.31838 passing Canterbury B box, SECR N class 2-6-0 No.31811 near Honor Oak Park, unknown SR N class 2-6-0 going up Albury Heath bank, LSWR H16 class 4-6-2T No.30520 at Queens Road, milk tankers at Torrington, SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34036 Westwood Ho! near Whitechurch, Tilmanstone colliery, LBSCR E6 class 0-6-2T No.32416 at West Croydon, Dunsbear Halt, last two pictures not captioned.
43 The nomadic signal box - A tale of a wandering Freshwater, Newport & Yarmouth Railway Company signal box starting in 1913 up to the present day.
46 What connects the Southern with the LNER? - The meeting of LNER class A4 4-6-2 No.60008 Dwight D Eisenhower and a SR Rbt Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35012 United States Lines at Eastleigh on the 24th April 1964. Pictures of the two locomotives and the story behind this meeting and journey from Eastleigh to Southampton Docks.
54 White snow, 'Black Motors' - Article on the last years of the Black Motors on snow plough duties 1962/63. pictures LSWR 700 class 0-6-0 No.30697 and 30689 snow plough fitted at Exmouth Junction 1962, LSWR 700 class 0-6-0 No.30689 snow plough fitted at Exmouth Junction 1962, LSWR 700 class 0-6-0 No.30700 on Eastleigh scrap road, LSWR 700 class 0-6-0 No.30700 on Eastleigh scrap siding partially cut up 1964, three converted tender snow ploughs DS 70224 leading, snow plough DS 70227 heading unknown N class 2-6-0 and unknown converted tender snow plough, withdrawal and scrap dates of 700 class 0-6-0s 1962-64.
60 Bickley to St Mary Cray - Picture article on some of the works involved in phase 1 of the Kent Coast Electrification Scheme 1958 - SR V Schools class 4-4-0 No.30948 Hurstpierpoint approaches St Mary Cray, SR N class 2-6-0 No.31857 approaches St Mary Cray signal box, unknown N1 class 2-6-0 passes St Mary Cray station, SR Rbt Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35015 Rotterdam Lloyd passes St Mary Cray station, SR King Arthur class 4-6-0 No.30802 Sir Durnore crossing bridge work, SECR D1 class 4-4-0 No.31509 passing abutments for Chatham loop, SR King Arthur class 4-6-0 No.30777 Sir Lamiel on SER main line, SR U1 class 2-6-0 No.31893 passing Chislehurst Junction signal box, SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.? passing Bickley station.
67 Sid Nash visits the Callington branch - Picture article on this line - Bere Alston and SR N class 2-6-0 No.1409, PDSWJR (No.4) 0-6-2T No.757 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe at Plymouth 1946, signals at Bere Alston, LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.30183 heading towards Calstock Viaduct, LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.30183 on Calstock Viaduct, LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.30183 heading from Calstock Viaduct towards Bere Alston, probably LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.216 at west end of Calstock Viaduct, LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.216 at Calstock, LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.30183 at Gunnislake, LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.? near Gunnislake, PDSWJR (No.5) 0-6-2T No.758 Lord St Levan, PDSWJR (No.4) 0-6-2T No.757 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe three pictures at Callington, PDSWJR (No.5) 0-6-2T No.758 Lord St Levan at Callington, LMS Ivatt Class 2 2-6-2T No.41302 leaving Bere Alston.
75 'Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues.
78 Extracts from the Southern Railway Magazine September 1932
79 Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.33 - Some non-passenger coaching stock - SR Van B 28-ton bogie guards van to Diag 3093 No.S256S, Special Cattle Van 4w No.S3713S at Redhill 1957, 6w fixed Milk Tank for United Dairies to Diag 3155 No.S4422S at Hemyock 1959.
81 Just one signal - The story of a bracket signal at Midhurst - Article on the signalling at Midhurst between 1920 and 1957 with particular reference to the bracket signal with diagrams, signal notices and pictures of the original wooden and replacement of 1951.
89 No 34084 253 Squadron at Hither Green - 7 pictures of No 34084 253 Squadron down the bank (see also 'The Wrong Side of the Southern' in Southern Way Special No 8).
91 Lullingstone station - The one that never was and the one that was but never opened! - The saga of unfulfilled attempts in this corner of Kent to provide a station and airport terminal. With plans and layouts of the proposals and pictures of Lullingstone station in 1955.
Back Cover Picture SR Lord Nelson class 4-6-0 No.857 Lord Howe at Eastleigh in war time.
 
Issue No.35 July 2016
 
Page No. Content
Front Cover Midhurst in the 1960s already semi-derelict
1 Picture - Front end of SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34106 Lydford on Ian Allan excursion.
4 Picture - Front end of ? SR W C or BoB and LSWR 4-4-0
5 Introduction
6 Charles Anderson from LBSCR to BR Part 4 British Railways, reflections and retirement - pictures include BR Class 4 4-6-0 No.75072 heads for Bath through Templecombe Lower SDJtR 1962, GWR 28xx unknown on northbound oil train passing Winchester Chesil undated, BR Class 4 2-6-0 unknown on northbound freight approaching Burghclere, LSWR B4 class 0-4-0T No.30083 at Fawley refinery sidings, 3 of SR Lord Nelson class 4-6-0 No.30854 Howard of Effingham down the bank at Shawford 1952, down platform at Winchester City pre 1960, signalman Ken Alexander receiving his commendation, 2 of BR Class 4 2-6-0 No.76017 down the bank at Whitchurch Town 1954, last rites on the Meon Valley line 1955, Sykes Lock and Block in use at Tunnel Junction 1957, Coligney-Welch lamp on down distant at Adversane 1922, front of Battle Station, disc and crossbar signal at Spetisbury SDJtR, Necropolis station Waterloo pre WW2, Steam Bow Crossing near West Pennard 1931, Tom Mogg with the SCR hand bell at Edington Junction, Pull-push set No.608 at Holmsley.
22 Fifty Years On - Counting down to July 2017. pictures SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34021 Dartmoor platform 10 Waterloo 1966, SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34018 Axminster at Nine Elms 1966, Jim Seddon photographer, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34015 Exmouth leaving Waterloo on LCGB tour 1966, 2 of SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34004 Yeovil at Waterloo 1966, SR Rbt Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34060 25 Squadron Waterloo 1966, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34002 Salisbury Waterloo 1966, SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34040 Crewkerne at Waterloo 1966, BR Class 5 4-6-0 No.73065 passing Vauxhall 1966, SR Rbt MN class 4-6-2 No.35014 Nederland Line passing Vauxhall 1966, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34102 Lapford passing Surbiton on down train 1966, BR Class 5 4-6-0 No.73115 (King Pellinore) south-bound through Surbiton 1966, SR Rbt Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34071 601 Squadron on up service through Surbiton 1966, BR Class 4 4-6-0 No.75075 at Woking on down service 1966, SR Rbt MN class 4-6-2 No.35026 Lamport & Holt Line on down service passing Vauxhall 1966, SR Rbt Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34052 Lord Dowding on down service passing Byfleet and New Haw 1966, SR Rbt MN class 4-6-2 No.35012 United States Line on down service passing Byfleet and New Haw 1966, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34102 Lapford passing on down Bournemouth Belle passing Byfleet and New Haw 1966, unknown BR Class 4 at Woking 1966, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34019 Bideford at Waterloo waiting to leave with a Weymouth train next to 4COR EMU No.3131.
34 The Mid-Kent Railway Part 1 - a look at the so called Mid-Kent Railway and its twists and turns both as a route and to its history. Pictures SR Schools class 4-4-0 No.30916 Whitgift at platform 5 Charing Cross, early picture of New Beckenham station, Shortlands station shortly after electrification in 1925, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34017 Ilfracombe on Kentish Belle near Bickley 1954.
40 Southern Camping Coaches Part 2 1948-1967 - the continuation in to BR days with replacement vehicles and some changes of sites. Pictures - Amberley 1953 with ex-LCDR coaches S7 and S2, Amberley 1954 with ex-SECR S30S, Combpyne 1961 with ex-LSWR S38S, Newton Poppleford 1961 ex-LSWR S37S and S36S beyond, Swindon C W 1964 ex-LSWR W36S and W37S, stored at Birmingham Moor Street 1967 ex-LSWR W35S and W34S, Swindon C W 1964 ex-LSWR W32S, Glenfinnan 1967 ex-SECR Royal saloon (7930) SC51. Post-1960 and the Pullmans, Sandling for Hythe 1960 P41 and P40, Tipton St Johns 1961 P48 (twelve-wheeled), Exmouth 1965 P53, Sway 1965 P60 and P61.
50Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues. Pictures - Wimbledon flyover 4-SUB on down Kingstone 'roundabout' and 4-SUB No.4153 on up service to Waterloo 1951, PDSWJR (No.4) 0-6-2T No.757 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe at Axminster in SR days, Hastings DEMU No.1003 at Cannon Street when brand new, BR Class 4 2-6-4T No.80089 at Mayfield on Tunbridge Wells train 1965, SR Leader class 0-6-6-0T No.36002 inside Brighton Works being dismantled 1951, Waterloo East showing the platform and curved formation.
58 Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.34 - Some ex-LBSCR Push-Pull Stock - LBSCR E5 class 0-6-2T No.32573 and PP set No.727 - Driving Brake Third S3824S to diagram 188 and Composite S6246S to diagram 351 between Brighton and Holland Road Halt 1953, LBSCR D3 class 0-4-4T No.32390 and PP set No.721 - Driving Brake Third S3853S to diagram 194 and Composite S6248S to diagram 351 between Hove and Brighton towing a PMV van 1954, LBSCR E4 class 0-6-2T No.32512 and part of PP set No.715 - Driving Brake Third S3847S in non-PP mode near Lewis on reinstated Lewis - East Grinstead service 1956.
60 The Salisbury Goods - A look at the goods working in the 1950s and Feltham Duty 116 which resulted in a S15 from Salisbury being at Chichester - Pictures - LSWR H15 class 4-6-0 No.30333 enters Fareham on the Chichester goods 1956, SR N15 King Arthur class 4-6-0 No.30448 Sir Tristram near Portchester on up Brighton disc code 1956, LSWR H15 class 4-6-0 No.30335 passing Havant on up Brighton disc code 1955, LSWR S15 class 4-6-0 No.30500 entering Chichester yard 1953, LSWR H15 class 4-6-0 No.30331 entering Chichester yard 1957, SR S15 class 4-6-0 No.30823 at Chichester after turning on triangle to run light to Fratton 1957, LSWR H15 class 4-6-0 No.30332 at Chichester starting back west 1956, LSWR H15 class 4-6-0 No.30331 at Fratton 1954, SR N15 King Arthur class 4-6-0 No.30452 Sir Meliagrance and SR U class 2-6-0 No.31637 at Fratton 1957.
66 A Personal 'Bucket List' Aka - what exactly did happen to No.35004? A look at the report on the failure of SR Rbt Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35004 Cunard White Star between Basingstoke and Hook on a up working on the 28th October 1965. pictures as Rbt at Battledown going west 1956, as 21C4 waiting on Devon Belle at ? Wilton undated, Rbt at Eastleigh on last works visit 1965, 2 pictures of the damaged motion at Hook, dumped outside of Eastleigh shed, 2 of Cowen's 'flying cutters' outside Eastleigh shed working on 35004 and BR Class 4 2-6-4T No.80132 and a SR Mogul.
71 Over the Alps - '60s style - picture article look at normal and diverted services between 1960 and 1966, on the Winchester-Alton route. BR DE (BRCW - class 33) Bo-Bo No.D6556 between Butts Junction and Brewery siding light engine while on piloting duties (see last picture on way back) 1966, BR Class 5 class 4-6-0 No.73114 Etarre on up service 1960, LSWR 700 class 0-6-0 No.30698 near Alton 1961, SR DEMU 2H Unit No.1121 passing former Butts Junction signal box for Winchester 1966, SR Rbt MN class 4-6-2 No.35008 Orient Line west of Butts Junction on down Weymouth service 1966, BR Class 5 class 4-6-0 No.73170 at Alton on up Waterloo service 1966, BR Class 5 class 4-6-0 No.73113 Lyonnesse from Alton on down Weymouth service 1966, WR DH Warship class D800 Sir Brian Robertson at Alton 1966, BR DE (BRCW - class 33) Bo-Bo No.D6556 pilots SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34064 Fighter Command out of Alton on down Bournemouth service 1966 (see first picture)
77 EMU Shunting - picture article on SR unit No.4543 of two motor coaches Nos.8715 and 8881 in use as towing unit at Durnsford Road between 1956 and 1959.
79 Whistles Zones of silence - a look at where, when and when not to use whistles - pictures Standard 'Whistle' board at Rotherfield with SECR C class 0-6-0 No.31590 passing, 'Whistle' board location not stated, Southampton Terminus platforms in BR days, SR W class 2-6-4T No.31911 at Exeter Central reversing back to St David's, Midhurst platforms looking east 1947, 1936 Engine Whistle Code list for the Isle of Wight.
85 Even More On Snowploughs - follow on from SW34 additional pictures, ex LNER V2 tender being converted in Eastleigh 1965, front view of ex Schools class tender at Eastleigh running shed 1964, DS70211 ex Schools class tender at Eastleigh running shed 1964, LSWR 700 class 0-6-0 No.30316 with locomotive version 1959, SECR C class 0-6-0 No.31724 with locomotive version.
87 Bent Bulleid's' - only one Bulleid locomotive was involved in a major collision but bumps do happen including the two following - SR (as un-named West Country to become Braunton) class 4-6-2 No.s21C146 with buffer beam damage circa 1948 probably at Exmouth Junction shed, and SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34003 Plymouth with buffer beam damage some time in mid-1950.
89 Colour Interlude - Just one station - 8 colour pictures of Chandlers Ford Station.
94 The Purbeck Clay Express! - picture of the Fayles Tramway Manning Wardle 0-4-0ST (works number 1552 of 1902) No.48 Thames of 3ft 9in gauge and 'The Hen House' with school children in the mid 1930s.
Back Cover Picture of SR U class 2-6-0 No. 31639 at Guildford
 
Issue No.36 October 2016
 
Page No. Content
Front Cover Bulleid power at Waterloo SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34018 Axminster and SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34064 Fighter Command at Waterloo.
1 SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34049 Anti-Aircraft Command.
4 Picture SR USA class 0-6-0T No.30064 at Eastleigh shed undated, notes refer to a document proposing possible replacement of S Reg locomotive classes with few in class by more numerous locomotives from other regions.
5 Introduction
6 Dennis Upton From Fireman to Lineman - A look at the time from when Dennis Upton finished his National Service and became a fireman , following through to his change to the Signalling & Telegraph Department and to retirement. Pictures Basingstoke 'C' signal box ex GWR, LSWR 700 class 0-6-0 No.30368 under the wheel hoist at Basingstoke circa 1950s, LSWR G6 0-6-0T No.30258 at Basingstoke undated, SR Remembrance N15x class 4-6-0 No.32331 Beattie at Basingstoke undated, SR Rbt MN class 4-6-2 No.35011 General Steam Navigation at Basingstoke station undated, SR Lord Nelson class 4-6-0 No.30857 Lord Howe at Basingstoke shed 1962, SR U class 2-6-0 No. 31627 west of Basingstoke on the Bournemouth Belle 1949, 2 of Dennis on S & T duties circa 1960s, Fleet pneumatic semaphore signals and the replacement by colour light signals 1966, Basingstoke signals new panel, cutting of the Silchester derailment of a goods train 1976, Dennis on S & T duties 1979 at end of platform 4 Basingstoke, Basingstoke 'B' signal box.
21 Hither Green Firebox Collapse - The story of SECR C class 0-6-0 No.1572 fire box collapse which took place in Hither Green yard out side the shed on 15th October 1947, the story is accompanied by 7 pictures of the locomotive and the damage it suffered.
26 In the Glasshouse Southern Railway Signal Box Design, 1936-1946 - looking at the 'Odeon' type of signal box in all it's glory. Pictures include Surbiton of 1936 both exterior and interior, Dorking North 1938 exterior, Arundel 1938 exterior and now under Railtrack both exterior and interior, Bognor Regis exterior, Horsham exterior, Ascot under construction in 1938, Strood Junction Box exterior, Swanley exterior 1939,
34 Fifty Years On - Counting down to July 2017 - Part 2, Winter 1966/67. pictures SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34013 Oakhampton on up Royal Wessex approaching Byfleet & New Haw 1966, BR Class 5 4-6-0 No.73118 (formerly King Leodegrance) on up Ocean Liner special approaching Byfleet & New Haw 1966, SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34108 Wincanton on up Waterloo approaching Byfleet & New Haw 1966, SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34057 Biggin Hill at Vauxhall on a down to Basingstoke 1966, BR Class 4 2-6-4T No.80139 at Basingstoke 1967, SR Rbt MN class 4-6-2 No.35012 United States Lines at Vauxhall on a down to Bournemouth 1967, 3 of SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34021 (formerly Dartmoor) at Basingstoke 1967 on up Waterloo, SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34037 (formerly Clovelly) at Waterloo on the Bournemouth Belle 1966, SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34100 Appledore near Earlsfield on van train 1966, BR Class 5 4-6-0 number unknown on boat train, SR Rbt Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34071 (formerly 601 Squadron) between Waterloo and Vauxhall on a down to Salisbury 1967, SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34104 Bere Alston light engine to Waterloo at Vauxhall for ORIANA boat train and back at Vauxhall with the down ORIANA boat train 1967, BR Class 5 4-6-0 No.73085 on CAPETOWN CASTLE boat train leaving Waterloo 1967, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34019 (formerly Bideford) leaving Waterloo on Channel Island boat train 1967, BR Class 4MT 2-6-4T No.80016 leaving Southampton Central westwards 1967, BR Class 4 2-6-0 No.76008 at Lymington Junction to Southampton Central 1967, SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34024 (formerly Tamar Valley) at Lymington Junction with down Bournemouth Belle 1967.
47 The Mid-Kent Railway Part 2 - a look at the so called Mid-Kent Railway and its twists and turns both as a route and to its history. Part 2 - continuing from Elmers End pictures include Elmers End signal box, Elmers End station looking north 1954, S Reg 4-CEP No.7139 on head code 50 when new, Eden Park station and shopping parade 1935, Eden Park station under renovation in 1921, West Wickham station in 1921, West Wickham station after bombing raid 1940, Beckenham Junction station looking towards Southend Road bridge undated, Beckenham Junction coal concentration depot in 1968, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.21C134 Honiton on down Golden Arrow at Beckenham Junction 1947, SR V Schools class 4-4-0 No.30929 Malvern on a Dover train undated.
59 A Southern (cryptic) Glossary - whimsical look at some railway terminology, pictures included, pair of Bullied driving wheels, Brighton Belle platform at Victoria with S Reg 3D Oxted (TOPS class 207) unit No.1302 undated, S R L1 class 4-4-0 No.31789 at Nine Elms shed with 'THE DEVON BELLE' head board in 1960 six years after the last run of this train, SR Q1 class 0-6-0 No. unknown in a track panel yard ? Redbridge undated, Nine Elms (Goods) interior of shed undated, SR N class 2-6-0 No.31872 at Paddock Wood with 1 van and a bogie break van undated, Sherborne wagon turntable 1964, SR Z class 0-8-0T No.952 shunting Eastleigh yard undated.
66 Book Review - ATLAS of the SOUTHERN RAILWAY
67 A Brief Encounter at Midhurst Tunnel - on the use of railway stations in films with a closer look at Midhurst and the film CARLTON-BROWNE of the F.O. - pictures include Midhurst Tunnel eastern portal 1964, and 3 of Brighton Terrier No.32640 acting the part of the locomotive in 1958.
69 The Lost Archives of Stephen Townroe - following on from SOUTHERN WAY Special Issue No 10 S C TOWNROE'S JOURNEY IN STEAM. There seemed to be a missing collection of black and white pictures somewhere. This has proved to be the case and a few are included as follows. Possibly LSWR H15 class 4-6-0 No.332 injector being worked on 1937/8 Eastleigh, 5 pictures of the Eastleigh railway museum, LSWR Inspection Saloon No.9 of 1877 as No.0735 1938, SR Royal Mail coach lettered for King Edward V111 possibly early 1937, view from the top of LNER Langley water troughs tank, 3 pictures of SR L1 class 4-4-0 No.1758 at Marden (Kent) following the failure of the rearmost tender axle 1938.
75 Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.35 - Some ex-LSWR coaches - 56-foot 4 comp Brake 3rd No.3133 Diag 131 (built 1904 ex No.731, 1856) in set 341, 54-foot composite No.3075 Diag 227 (built 1904 ex No.5, 2255) in set 341, 57-foot 8 comp 3rd No.703 Diag 22 (built 1920 ex No.143) in set 338.
77 Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues. Pictures - Slotted post distant signal at Mottisfont see SW35, LMS Johnson 3F 0-6-0 No.43260 in the drain between Ascott and Shapwick 1949 see SW35, SR N class 2-6-0 No.A816 as altered for the trials see SW33 reference to SW34 is spurious, Tooley Street north side of London Bridge station 1937, SR U1 class 2-6-0 No. 31901 and SR N class 2-6-0 No. 31831 at Ashford with bits of a Bulleid 4-6-2, pigeon vans LNER 1953.
87 Forgotten Railways The Greenwich Park Branch - a look at the LCDR branch from Nunhead to Greenwich 1929 - pictures include - Lewisham Road station remains, Blackheath Hill station remains, approach from Lewisham Road station to Blackheath Hill station, from Blackheath Hill station looking back to Lewisham Road station, 3 of Greenwich Park station remains.
91 Southern Blue - a look at the mid 1960s blue livery and into the following blue/grey. - pictures include - SR 2Bil set No.2146 awaiting dismantling undated, SR 2Bil set No.2025 at Portsmouth Harbour undated, SR 4COR set No.3135 at Bognor undated, SR 5BEL No.3051 undated, SR W&C 1940 stock 2 cars numbers unknown undated, BR 3TIS No.036 at Shanklin undated, S Reg DE Hampshire unit No.1115 at Clapham Junction undated, S Reg 4EPB No.5176 location and date unknown, S Reg 4CIG No.7369 location and date unknown, S Reg 4SUB No.4296 location and date unknown, S Reg PEP No.4001 location and date unknown, S Reg 4DD No.4901 (originally No.4001) location and date unknown, S Reg VEP No. unknown location and date unknown.
Back Cover Picture of SR U1 class 2-6-0 No. 31901 and SR N class 2-6-0 No. 31831 at Ashford with bits of a Bulleid 4-6-2.
 
Issue No.37 January 2017
 
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Front Cover LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.W16 Ventnor with a Cowes line service undated.
1 LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30049 on a Guildford to Horsham service in 1951.
4 Introduction, pictures of, Baynards station undated, BR 4MT 2-6-4T No.80138 arriving at Lymington Town with the Brockenhurst to Lymington school train 20/09/1965.
6 Brockenhurst School Trains (and some other workings ...) - Article on the school trains and the working timetables of these trains including WTT No.57 - Train Alterations and Additions for Monday, 12th April 1954, pictures inclued - LSWR T9 class 4-4-0 No.30287 leaving Christchurch 1957, LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30029 at Brockenhurst with a Lymington branch train 1956, LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30108 on pull-push leaving Holmsley for Brockenhurst 1963, LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30032 and No.30031 double heading a ? Totton-Fawley service, Woodfidley Crossing box, LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30111 propels its train away from Lymington Town undated.
19 Southern Multiple Unit Photography - picture article of the various multiple units from the camera's of Colin Hogg, Alan Postlethwaite and John J Smith, pictures SR 6-PUL No.3010 leaving Hastings for Victoria undated, Bulleid 4-SUB at Sutton under ex LBCSR signals, 4-SUB unit No.4304 under ex SECR signals at Bickley Junction, ex LBSCR overhead stock on last ac service out of Victoria 1928, SR 6-BEL unit at London Bridge due to engieering work 1968, SR 2-BIL No.2089 at Reigate, SR 4-COR No.3130 at Portsmouth and Southsea HL, Hastings DEMU No.1033 at Sevenoakes, 2 pictures of SR 2-SL units at Wandsworth Road and South Bermondsey, 2 pictures of SR 4-SUB set No.4127 at Holmwood and set No.4120 at East Dulwich, SR 2-WIM No.1805 at Waddon Marsh Halt, Hastings 6B DEMU No.1033 at Wadhurst, SR 2-WIM at Beddington Lane, SR 2-HAL No.2620 at Bexhill Central, SR 4-LAV No.2925 at Gatwick Racecourse, SR 5-BEL No.2052 near Purley Oaks, Hastings 6B DEMU No.1032 leaving Somerhill tunnel going south, SR 2-BIL approaching Lewes from Brighton, SR 4-COR No.3106 and SR Q1 class 0-6-0 No.33015 at Waterloo, 2 EPB units approaching London Bridge, Hastings DEMU and SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34070 Manston at southern portal of Weald tunnel, eleven tracks and four EMUs on the approach to London Bridge, SR 2-WIM No.1805 and SR 4-SUB No.4278 ? at West Croydon, 2 EPB units at Dartford, WR DMU and DEMU class 205-3H No.1124 at Portsmouth and Southsea LL.
35 Permanent Way Trolleys - Article on these very usefull items of equipement for the permanent way gangs. Included are pictures of, Wickham trolley near Teston Halt (Maidstone) 1934, 3 publicity pictures of a trolley and its turntable thought in the article to be of a Wickham trolley but take a close look at the BUDA No.119 trolley on page 39, 4 pages from the Wickham catalogue for section cars No.17 and 25 and trailer, 2 pages from the BUDA No.119 trolley bulletin No.554, trolley in it's shed and trailer at Wickham (Meon Vallet line), Wickham trolley and trailer near Binegar on Somerset & Dorset line, copy of SR Instructions No.14a of 1932 for power worked trolleys, GWR section key and sketch of Occupation Key Box and Occupation Switch Box, copy of SR Instructions No.11a of 1933 for Occupation Key Box use on the Mid Hants and Meon Valley lines, copy of SR Instructions No.10a of 1932 for Occupation Key Box use between Ashwater and Launceston, list of further sections considered not all of which came about, 1932 sketch of correct method of coupling trolley and trailer 1932, picture of hand trolley at Eastleigh 1962, picture of trolley at Eastleigh parked on loading platform Eastleigh 1962, Appendix 1 Wickham works list of trolleys ordered by SR to 31/12/1947.
50 The Lost Archives of Stephen Townroe - Part 2, pictures include - workers entering Eastleigh Works from the direction of Campbell Road Bridge 1937, Farnborough up main signals 1937, SECR B1 class 4-4-0 No.1448 tender being filled at Stewarts Lane 1937, 2 of SECR C class 0-6-0 No. 1719 being steam cleaned, 2 of Shepperton Ferry (bow on and stern on), Horsham steam depot with water softener and part of the transformer for electrification and C2X class, LBSCR D1 class 0-4-2T and horse box at Horsham, 2 vans at Guildford Department stock No.920s ex LCDR 27ft 6w passenger brake van No.67 1881/SECR No.528/SR No.417 and part of ex LSWR 30ft passenger brake van No.920s, 2 pictures of SER (Neilson Crane Tank) 0-4-0T No.234S, footplate picture of Lord Nelson No.857, Dover Marine and King Athur No.769 Sir Balan.
62 Fifty Years on - The End of Steam Working on the Isle of Wight - picture article on change from steam to electric includes, LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.W27 Merstone at Ryde St Johns Road at the sheerlegs awaiting its crank axle 1965, crew of W24 Calbourne Ryde St Johns Road 1966, Ryde platform 1966, LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.W16 and W28 top and tail on train between Ryde Esplanade and Ryde St Johns Road due to work at Pierhead 1966, redundant L T tube stock at Micheldever with class 33, Ryde St Johns Road works with barrier wagon (coverted box van) No.DS46951 and former control trailer No.S38S, 3 pictures of electric stock - gauging at Shanklin - stored electric stock at Ryde St Johns Road works - and electric stock in service at Shanklin 1966, Newport line of withdrawn locomotives and stock - W27 heading one line - W14 and scrap man - another part of the line No.s W17 and W28 - view of coal yard - W27 used for stock movement, W31 being cut up Ryde coal yard, coach No.593 of 3TIS set No.486 033 awaiting scrap Ryde 1982, Ventnor Town station after cessation of service.
72 But What If ... A look at the proposed replacement of the LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T locomotives on the Isle of Wight and the possibility of using members of the BR class 2 MT 2-6-2T altered to the Islands restricted loading gauge. As the work required to achieve this unfolded, and the corporate will weakened this idea fell by the wayside. Pictures inclued, BR class 2 MT 2-6-2T No.84028 at Ashford 1961, LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.30183 on the scrap line at Eastleigh 1961, BR Ivatt class 2 MT 2-6-2T No.41327 at Brighton undated, BR class 2 MT 2-6-2T No.84023 leaving Sandling Junction on a Dover service 1958.
77 The EPB Story Part 5 - Bulleid Stock (see also issues 20, 24, 25, and 26) The story continues with the transition from the pre-war designs into the electro-pneumatic operation of brakes and the 27 wire control system at the end of 1951. pictures inclued, 4EBP No.5034 leading 2EBP No.5712 at Bexley in 1973, 4EBP No.5045 between Cannon Street and Borough Market Junction 1976, 4EBP No.5105 at Epsom 1980, front end detail on 4EPB class 415/1 set No.5048 1982, interior '3+2' seating with aluminium luggage racks on refurbished unit with fluorescent lighting, 4EBP No.5109 on working 89 at Clapham Junction 1974, 4EBP No.5211 on working 50 at New Cross.
86 Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues. Pictures - LSWR T9 class 4-4-0 No.116 at Fareham on Portsmouth & Southsea working, SR N15X class 4-6-0 No.32328 Hackworth at Fareham on Portsmouth & Southsea working, wandering Freshwater, Newport & Yarmouth Railway Company signal box see Rbt No.34 as bus stop, SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34080 under construction at Brighton Works 1948, SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 number unknown approaches Surbiton, SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34063 229 Squadron up West of England express approaching Locke King Bridge 1956? GWR railcar approaches Southampton Central tunnel, DEMU class 201 - 6S No.1002 at ? Bexhill, Bexhill DEMU maintenance shed, inside Bexhill DEMU maintenance shed with DEMU class 201 - 6S No.1001 under test, SECR R1 class 0-6-0T No.31107 in Folkestone Yard.
100 Hills of the South - A look at the Southern Railway sponsored publication by S P B Mais of walks using the railway with illustrated maps.
105 In the Summer of '45 - Pictures of a 1945 holiday in colour in and around Bournemouth and the South Coast - including PS Whippingham at Ryde Pierhead 1953, PS Freshwater at Lymington 1956, Cosens PS Monarch Bournemouth Pier 1953.
110 Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.36 - Coach Identification Part 1 Pre-grouping Coaches - LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30052 with LSWR three-coach non-corridor set at Swaythling on a down local to Southampton Terminus, BR Class 4 2-6-0 No76059 with SECR Birdcage set leaving Farnborough North towards Redhill mid-1950s, SECR H class 0-4-4T No.31518 with LBSCR two-coach pull-push set at Chevening Halt in 1960.
Back Cover LNER A4 class 4-6-2 No.22 Mallard leaving Waterloo for Exeter during the 1948 interchange trials.
 
Issue No.38 May 2017
 
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Front Cover Four class 33 diesel-electric locos posed outside Eastleigh diesel depot.
1 Part of Bricklayers Arms depot in the 50s. With a line of SECR H class 0-4-4T engines led by No.31533 and LBSCR E6 class 0-6-2T No.32410 and a pair of Bulleid tenders.
4 Introduction, picture of, SR Rbt MN class 4-6-2 No.35003 (minus name plate ex Royal Mail) oldest locomotive working on the Southern Region at the end of steam approaching Byfleet and New Haw 1967.
6 Southern Loco Performance During the 1948 Locomotive Exchanges - Pictures include LNER O2 class No.63789 being made ready for a test at Eastleigh with GWR dynamometer car and GWR Collett 2800 class 2-8-0 No.3805 having its firebox ash and clinker weighed at end of test run, LNER A4 class 4-6-2 No.22 Mallard and unknown Lord Nelson at Nine Elms depot, LNER A4 class 4-6-2 No.22 Mallard leaving Waterloo on test train, SR MN class 4-6-2 No.35017 Belgian Marine passing Berkhamstead, SR MN class 4-6-2 No.35017 Belgian Marine passing Bushey troughs, SR MN class 4-6-2 No.35017 Belgian Marine leaving Hadley Wood tunnel, SR MN class 4-6-2 No.35019 French Line CGT leaving Paddington, SR MN class 4-6-2 No.35019 French Line CGT in Sonning cutting heading west, SR MN class 4-6-2 No.35019 French Line CGT having arrived at Paddington, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34005 Barnstaple departing St Pancras, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34005 Barnstaple after departing from St Pancras, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34005 Barnstaple awaiting departure from St Pancras, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34006 Bude awaiting departure and departing from Marylebone, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34006 Bude near Norwood on Met & Great Central joint lines, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34006 Bude passing Harrow-on-the Hill on up express from Manchester, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34006 Bude with dynamometer car location unknown, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34004 Yeovil and unknown LMS Royal Scot leaving Euston, LMS Princess Coronation class 4-6-2 No.46236 City of Bradford leaving Waterloo, LMS Princess Coronation class 4-6-2 No.46236 City of Bradford passing Vauxhall on the up ACE to Waterloo, LMS Princess Coronation class 4-6-2 No.46236 City of Bradford on the up ACE at Salisbury, LMS Princess Coronation class 4-6-2 No.46236 City of Bradford at Waterloo waiting to run light engine back to Nine Elms, LMS rebuilt Royal Scot No.46154 The Hussar having left Waterloo for the west country and its return back to Waterloo form the west country, Question picture of a SR Q1 0-6-0 on the GC main line near Woodford Halse in 1949?
41 The Lost Archives of Stephen Townroe - Part 3, pictures include - Ascot 1938 hand signalling empty stock, Mr E S Moore Western Division Locomotive Superintendent checking locomotive workings? Race goer studying form, 2 of trials with crane lifting new Portsmouth electric stock, 2 of the new diesel-electric shunter showing rear coupled wheel brake block and sanding gear and interior of cab, 3 of replacement of Ford bridge for the electrification of the coastal line, Inspector Jack Watson and SR Schools class 4-4-0 No.930 Radley leaving Waterloo with brake test train, Schools class locomotive on the Bournemouth Limited at over 70mph near West Stafford 2 miles east of Dorchester, shunt movement at Dorchester, 3 of a hut on fire in Dorchester depot, LSWR T9 class 4-4-0 No.117 piloting a King Arthur and a SR King Arthur No.789 Sir Guy on the main line near Templecombe.
51 Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues. Pictures - luggage bridge at Brockenhurst, unknown SR Rbt Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 with the Regency Belle head board at Victoria 18 April 1964, New Romney and Littlestone-on-Sea station, Eastleigh running shed with LSWR B4 class 0-4-0T No.30096 with SR Q class 0-6-0 No.30532? and along side SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34081 92 Squadron, remains of SR N15X class 4-6-0 No.32327 and WD 0-6-0T No.1261 (Porter-built and kept for spares) at Eastleigh undated,
61 Fifty Years On - Counting down to July 2017 Part Three - Spring 1967. pictures BR Class 4 2-6-0 No.76066 west of Wimbledon on down Bournemouth extra, BR Class 4 2-6-4T No.80085 with possibly the Nine Elms breakdown train west of Wimbledon, SR Rbt MN class 4-6-2 No.35030 (Elder Dempster Line) on down Channel Island boat train, SR Rbt MN class 4-6-2 No.35013 (Blue Funnel) on down Weymouth train, SR Rbt MN class 4-6-2 No.35007 (Aberdeen Commonwealth) on down Weymouth train passing Woking, BR Class 4 4-6-0 No.75074 passing Vauxhall on down boat train, BR 4MT Class 2-6-4T No.80133 on the 'Kenny Belle' leaving Kensington Olympia for Clapham Junction, LMS Ivatt class 2 MT 2-6-2T No.41319 on empty stock for the 'Kenny Belle' approaching Kensington Olympia, LMS Ivatt class 2 MT 2-6-2T No.41312 leaving Kensington Olympia on ecs for Clapham Junction, London Transport ex GWR 57xx 0-6-0 pannier tank No. L90 on train of rails going towards Willesden, Nine Elms yard with BR Class 4 2-6-4T Nos. 80143 and 80140 with SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34108 (Wincanton) awaiting the turntable.
69 Main Line Fireman - Former Nine Elms Fireman Bill Berry. Pictures include LSWR H15 class 4-6-0 No.30489 at Nine Elms, 2 of Bill and his driver with SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34061 73 Squadron, Nine Elms coaling tower with SR MN class 4-6-2 No.35021 New Zealand Line and BR Class 5 4-6-0 No.73089 (later Maid of Astolat) with altered tender coal space,
75 Last Train to Blandford Forum - pictures include SR Class 74 ED E6108 at Blandford 1968, LMS Ivatt 2MT class 2-6-2T No.41320 at Blandford 1967, BR Class 3 2-6-0 No.77014 returning through Charlton Marshall halt 1966, BR Brush Type 4 (class 47) Co-Co No.D1986 about to leave Blandford 1968, BR Class 4 2-6- No.76026 heads LCGB special with BR Class 3 2-6-0 No.77014 on the rear approaching Corfe Mullen Gates 1968, Blandford Forum station 1967, BR Class 9 2-10-0 No.92209 at Blandford Forum station 1964.
80 What's in a Picture? - with refererence to the picture on page 73 of SW36 and the brake pipe being on the left of the draw hook on a SECR L1 No.1758. Pictures include the collision at St Johns in 1898, reproduced picture of the draw hook on SECR L1 No.1758 and a picture of the 'normal' arrangement of connection.
83 Guildford to Winchester - The Facts and the Forgotten - pictures inclued, Ropley unstaffed now but still well tended, Alresford gas light being lit, Ash Green station exterior 1957, Aldershot looking towards Ash Vale, Ropley unstaffed from the side, 4 of Alresford station.
91 The EPB Story Part 6 - The EPB 1951 Stock BR Standard EPBs Plus Some Extras - pictures BR Standard 2-coach EPB SET No.5701 1954, Second class driving trailer of 2EPB unit No.5747 at Victoria, 2EPB unit No.5759 as class 416/2 at Windsor and Eton Riverside 1981, new 2Hap set No.6005 at Eastleigh 1957, 4CorEPB later 4Cep unit 7102 passing Redhill, interior of second class open 1958 Cep unit.
97 Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.37 - Coach Identification Part 2 Maunsell, Bulleid and BR Mark 1 Coaches - pictures Maunsell Restriction 4 coach, Bulleid early corridor coach semi-open brake third No.4279 built by the Birmingham C&W Co., BR Mark 1 corridor coach.
99 The Isle of Wight O2s in the 1930s - pictures of LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.19 Osborne, 2 name plates SEAVIEW and SANDOWN, No.21 Sandown, No.26 Whitwell, No.17 Seaview, No.14 Fishbourne, No.16 Ventnor, No.25 Godshill.
102 The Last Word - More on No. 35004 and the tale of it's tender T3113 with pictures of SR MN class 4-6-2 No.21C2 Union Castle and patched tender at Salisbury 20/9/47 and SR MN class 4-6-2 No.35003 Royal Mail with tender T3114 at Eastleigh 1958.
Back Cover SR King Arthur class 4-6-0 No.30782 Sir Brian at Salisbury with empty ballast hopper for Meldon 1962.
 
Issue No.39 July 2017
 
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Front Cover SR Rbt MN class 4-6-2 No.35029 (Ellerman Lines) at Nine Elms autumn 1966 awaiting scrapping.
1 SR Rbt MN class 4-6-2 No.35029 Ellerman Lines at on diverted Bournemouth line train at Ropley January 1961
5 S. W. Milford - A Lifetime of LSWR Service - The Southern Railway Magazine 1924 included an article on his retirement as District Superintendent of Central District of the SR. Included is a table of maximum loads for goods trains in the Western District. Pictures include - Winchfield station thought to be prior to 1875, portrait of S. W. Milford, LSWR 700 class 0-6-0 No.30315 at Yeoford facing towards Exeter, 1910 copy of the gradients between Braunton and Ilfracombe stations 1910, LSWR K10 class 4-4-0 No.389 with train of fruit vans at Eastleigh 1911, 3 pictures of the Andover Junction accident involving LSWR H15 class 4-6-0 No.488 1914, painting by F Stafford of Battledown junction presented by Dugald Drummond to the LSW Railwaymen's Institute.
13 From Stockbridge (Andover & Redbridge) to Towcester (Northampton & Banbury Junction). Two pictures of the station buildings and thoughts on the similarities.
15 Interlude - War Comes to Fullerton Junction - 2 pictures of the temporary war time accommodation in 1940 including ex LSWR coach No.7841 and box vans, Fullerton station with LSWR A12 class 0-4-2 No.614 on Hurstbourne train undated.
16 Strawberries and Steam - A look at the once very large strawberry growing area in southern Hampshire. This required a hectic period of van traffic which involved traffic to many parts of the country during the season. Swanwick on the LSWR being a major centre for this. Pictures, S R fruit loading board either Swanwick or Botley, Swanwick station in LSWR days, Wickham and strawberry loading in 1908, 8 pages of the special traffic arrangements for Hampshire fruit traffic season 1951, Eastern Region fruit van at Guildford 1950, possibly Botley Edwardian yard scene, Swanwick station yard in possibly LSWR days, Swanwick station post-1960, BR Class 4 2-6-4T No.80066 at Netley undated.
30 The Lost Archives of Stephen Townroe - Part 4, pictures include - 2 of SR U class 2-6-0 No.1790 on Yeovil shed, 6 around Yeovil shed including LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.187, 4 of re-railing GWR 2-6-2T No.4581 at Chard Junction, SR King Arthur class No.453 King Arthur on Yeovil shed, 2 of Templecombe station with SR King Arthur class 4-6-0 No.789 Sir Guy, 4 of the return of the King and Queen from the USA and Canada in 1939 train engine Lord Nelson class No.851 Sir Francis Drake, shunting at Yeovil pre 1940, coach at Yeovil 1939 with troops, 6 of the problem of ice in 1940 including LSWR 700 class 0-6-0 No.692 heading 2BIL unit.
39 Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues. Pictures - 2 of ACV light weight diesel set at Newbury and Cliffe 1953, SECR B1 class 4-4-0 No.1021 with articulated 2 set No.514 at Leysdown undated, Wimbledon (Odeon style) signal box, LSWR G6 class 0-6-0T No.DS3152 ENGINEER'S DEPT. MELDON QUARRY at Eastleigh after overhaul, 5 pictures of Clapham Junction station name boards of different types, SR Camping Coach No.1 at Port Isaac Road 1938? LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.35 Freshwater at Ventnor.
46 Fifty Years On - Counting down to July 2017 Part Four - Summer 1967. Pictures include, BR 4MT 4-6-0 No.75074 at Nine Elms MPD, BR 5MT 4-6-0 No.73029 and SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34023 (Blackmoor Vale) on 'Farewell to Steam' tour approaching Vauxhall 18/06/1967, SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34013 (Okehampton) on Bournemouth to Waterloo passing Byfleet and New Haw 10/07/1967, SR Rbt Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35023 (Holland-Afrika Line) on down Bournemouth from Waterloo passing Byfleet and New Haw 10/07/1967, BR 5MT 4-6-0 No.73093 on up train at Wimbledon 8/07/1967, SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34018 (Axminster) at Wimbledon 16/06/1967, SR Rbt Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35023 (Holland-Afrika Line) on Salisbury - Waterloo approaching Woking 28/06/1967. SR Rbt Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34089 (602 Squadron) at Woking 30/06/1967, SR Rbt Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34089 (602 Squadron) leaving Woking as down SR Rbt Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35003 (Royal Mail) passes through 30/06/1967, SR Rbt Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34060 (25 Squadron) on down 'Springbok' boat train (Union Castle Line) for Pendennis Castle undated, BR 5MT 4-6-0 No.73118 (King Leodegrance) and BR 5MT 4-6-0 No.73092 smoke Box to Smoke Box heading for Waterloo, SR Rbt Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35008 (Orient Line) and SR Rbt Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35028 (Clan Line) ready to work specials on 2/07/67, SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34025 (Whimple) on the ash pit at Nine Elms 8/07/67, BR Class 3 2-6-2T No.82019 at Clapham Junction 3/07/67, SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34037 (Clovelly) on Nine Elms turntable undated, SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34037 (Clovelly) on Nine Elms shed final weekend, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34057 (Biggin Hill) and BR Class 5MT 4-6-0 No.73022 on shed 9/07/67, SR Rbt Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35007 (Aberdeen Commonwealth) and LMS Ivatt 2MT class 2-6-2T No.41284 minus chimney on shed 9/07/67, LMS Ivatt 2MT class 2-6-2T No.41298 on shed 9/07/67, 4 pictures of BR Class 4MT 4-6-0 No.75075 on shed 9/07/67, 3 pictures of the yard with withdrawn locomotives having boilers emptied and tenders having coal removed 10/07/67.
61 Recollections of a Brighton Apprenticeship 60-plus Years Ago - Starting at Brighton Works in 1952 - Pictures include, Holmwood station, plan of Brighton Works, LBSCR K class 2-6-0 No.32339 at Brighton shed, view looking at Brighton shed, BR Class 4MT 2-6-4T No.80144.
67 What's in a Picture? - BR Class 5MT 4-6-0 No.73088 (later Joyous Gard) at Boscombe station February 1957 on a football special.
69 Artical - Testing the Tank Engines - The test between a LMS Fairburn Class 4 2-6-4T No.42198 and a SR W class 2-6-4T No.319018 instigated by Mr Bulleid in 1948.
71 Article - Sykes Lock and Block and other Southern Instruments - a look a various steps in the improvements in signaling - pictures inclued, Ryde St Johns Road frame with SR standard 3-position block instruments and Tyers No.9 instrument, Hounslow with a Stevens frame and Sykes instruments, diagram of Wheatstone Bridge, Clapham cutting and multiple telegraph wires, 2 S&DJR Sykes instruments, SE&CR St Johns 'B' signal box, standard SR Lock & Block instrument (in the style of Sykes) from Sidmouth, 2 of the Westinghouse equipement installed in 1952 at Balham..
77 The Horton Light Railway - Article with sketch map of the system, potted history and sketches of points along the route.
82 Maunsell's Pièce de Résistance The 'Schools' Class with Particular Reference to the Personalities and Politics Behind the Design - Pictures include, SR Schools V class 4-4-0 No.900 Eton in work shop grey 1930, SR Schools V class 4-4-0 No.907 Dulwich at New Cross shed 1931, view of original cab layout, SR Schools V class 4-4-0 No.E908 Westminster 1930, SR Schools V class 4-4-0 No.902 Wellington with smoke deflectors, SR Schools V class 4-4-0 No.932 Blundell's with high-sided tender and smoke deflectors west of Woking, SR Schools V class 4-4-0 No.30938 St Olave's with smoke deflectors and large diameter chimney passing Teynham on down 'Kentish Belle', SR Schools V class 4-4-0 No.30935 Sevenoaks with smoke deflectors standard chimney Brunswick green and black, SR Schools V class 4-4-0 No.30910 Merchant Taylors with smoke deflectors standard chimney and BR black 1954, SR Schools V class 4-4-0 No.30909 St Pauls with smoke deflectors large diameter chimney and BR black at West St Leonards 1954, SR Schools V class 4-4-0 No.30915 Brighton with smoke deflectors large diameter chimney and BR black? near Balcombe, SR Schools V class 4-4-0 No.30936 Cranleigh with smoke deflectors standard chimney black leaving Tonbridge 1954, SR Schools V class 4-4-0 No.30915 Brighton with smoke deflectors large diameter chimney and BR Green at Bournemouth Central 1959, SR Schools V class 4-4-0 No.30902 Wellingtom with smoke deflectors standard chimney Brunswick green and black at Southampton Central 1962, SR Schools V class 4-4-0 No.30925 Cheltenham with smoke deflectors standard chimney Brunswick green and black at Tyseley.
Back Cover LBSCR 10T round-ended wagon, later to SR Diag. 1369 LBSCR No.4333, later SR No.23216 at Corringham Light Railway Essex 1920.
 
Issue No.40 October 2017
 
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Front Cover Early days at the Bluebell with LBSCR E1 class 0-6-2T No.32473.
1 SR Q1 class 0-6-0 No.30508 with snowplough at Eastleigh Works.
4 Editorial
5 Smoke Deflectors for SR Steam Locomotives - Article on the trials and tribulations of smoke and steam of the larger locomotive classes obscuring the drivers view, and the various designs and trials to find a palliative. Sections on - Experimental Smoke Deflector Apparatus in the 1920s. Uncertainty in 1930. The Wind Tunnel Tests. Subsequent Smoke Deflector Changes. The Bulleid Experience in Outline. References: Pictures include - LSWR N15 class 4-6-0 No.737 when new with original chimney at Eastleigh station, SR King Arthur class 4-6-0 No.E450 with wings or scoops fitted to the chimney, SR King Arthur class 4-6-0 No.E772 Sir Percival with Continental style wing plates 1926, SR King Arthur class 4-6-0 No.E783 Sir Gillemere with inverted shovel plate fitted to the chimney 1927, LSWR N15 class 4-6-0 No.755 Red Knight fitted with standard angled plates, sketch of comparison boiler pitch as a starting point for the wind tunnel test, sketch of capuchon variations, 3 pictures of the wind tunnel test, SR Lord Nelson class 4-6-0 No.860 Lord Hawke with experiment large boiler and modified plates, SR U1 class 2-6-0 No. 1897 with standard smoke deflectors at Chilworth showing smoke lift, SR King Arthur class 4-6-0 No.787 Sir Menadeuke who's L/H deflector plate had worked loose hitting another train (see also pictures on page 68), SR King Arthur class 4-6-0 No.783 Sir Gillemere with three chimneys 1940 and with two chimneys 1941, SR Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.21C17 Belgian Marine drifting smoke, SR Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.21C7 Aberdeen Commonwealth with tacked on deflectors, Bulleid light pacific with fractured right-hand cylinder, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34003 Plymouth with final development of plates (Note, spark arrestor and pigeon on No.32650 chimney were not part of this programme).
20 (One) Special Train in Colour - Picture article of the Railway Enthusiasts Club of Farnborough 'Hants & Surrey Tour' of 1953. Pictures include LSWR L12 class 4-4-0 No.30434 rear view and side view at North Camp.
22 Article - An Engine Driver Remembers - Brinley G Prust talking to Marilyn Abbott in May 2009 about his time as a driver in the west country. Pictures include SR N class 2-6-0 No.31836 at Barnstaple Junction shed 1956, LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30251 at Torrington 1959, SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34078 222 Squadron at Ilfracombe 1963, Braunton signal box 1963, unknown Bulleid climbing to the summit on the Ilfracombe line, SR N class 2-6-0 No.31847 and GWR 2-6-0 No.6343 double heading a service to Taunton at Barnstaple Town station 1956, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34002 Salisbury at Ilfracombe station, SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34068 Kenley at Exeter St Davids 1961, LSWR 460 class 4-4-0 number unknown at Hatherleigh station on the North Devon & Cornwall Junction Light Railway 28 July 1925.
31 Article - Woking and Guildford -A potted history of the area including pictures of, SR S15 class 4-6-0 No.30839 on up goods train at Woking 1958, SR Rbt Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35004 Cunard White Star passing Woking on down express for the West of England 1959, SR Lord Nelson class 4-6-0 No.30857 Lord Howe on up boat train passing 2BIL at Woking 1959, SR S15 class 4-6-0 No.30837 on down goods train at Woking 1959, SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34047 Callington on up train leaving Woking 1967, SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34108 (Wincanton) on up Salisbury commuter 1967, LSWR T9 class 4-4-0 No.30732 departs Guildford for Reading South 1959, SR Q1 class 0-6-0 No.33016 departs Guildford for Reading South 1959, SR USA Tank class No.30072 at Guildford depot 1966.
37 Southern Railway Traffic Officers Conference - Minutes of a meeting held at Waterloo station 26 May 1924. Pictures include, Herne Bay goods yard, 2 of the damage to Horsham goods shed 11 March 1924, 3 of the Dover Harbour Board lines in Southern days with SECR P class 0-6-0T No.555 on an oil tanker train, and 2 of SECR O1 class 0-6-0 No.1108, 3 of South Eastern engine sheds, Tonbridge 1958, Faversham 1959, Ramsgate 1959, Lynton & Barnstaple line with one of the original three locomotives and two coaches, Bexhill West station forecourt 1964.
48 Another Special Train in Colour - THE RAMBLING ROSE special of the Railway Enthusiasts Club 23 March 1963. comprising LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30108 pull-push fitted with 2-set No.608 plus p/p open third No.1343. Pictures, 3 of the start at Farnborough, 3 on the Alton line as far as the Thorneycroft siding, 6 of the Grateley - Amesbury - Bulford section of the tour, 2 of Tunnel Junction, passing Dunbridge, platform 2 at Southampton Central, Shawford Junction, Micheldever station, passing Mortimer signal box, passing under the GWR main lines at Reading General, bunker side showing the two rose decoration in the zeros of the bunker side numbers.
59 Tragedy at Bramshott Halt, 5 August 1939. As reported in the Farnborough Chronicle & Fleet Times. A report on the three deaths and one injured due to the unruly behaviour of the workmen from the new Army barracks at Southwood farm attempting to board the special workman's train. They being hit by the Jersey boat express to Waterloo. Picture of Bramshott Halt in 1954.
63 Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.38 and 39 Part 1: Three LSWR Vehicles, 10-ton 5-plank open wagon circa 1910 (SR Diagram 1313) SR No.3872 in Southern Railway livery at Nine Elms 1957, 10-ton ballast brake van circa 1909 (SR Diagram 1736) SR No.61925 branded 'New Cross Gate Outdoor Machinery Department' at Brighton 1956, 10-ton box van in Departmental Service No.DS1718 at Brighton branded 'To work between Eastleigh Loco Shed and Brighton Running Shed' at Brighton 1951. Part 2: 2 LBSCR Goods Vehicles and an 'odd man out'. 3-plank 15- ton drop-side ballast wagon No.S62764 circa 1906/08 SR Diagram No.1754 branded 'Three Bridges Material Depot' at Brighton 1953, 8-ton box van in traffic use No.46680 SR Diagram No.1434 built 1920 at Nine Elms 1957, and the odd one ex Midland & Great Northern Railway 6-wheeld passenger brake van with side duckets No.E6304E at Victoria 1957.
68 The Lost Archives of Stephen Townroe - Part 5, Pictures include various taken around Deepdene, 4 of the damaged smoke deflector on No.787 (see also page 14), 'Lord Nelson' overtaking slower train, 8 pictures of trains taken at Woking, 3 of the junction of the Portsmouth Direct and the Main line just east of Havant, 2 of staff, 2 of the re-railing of a 'Q' class 0-6-0 at Betchworth October 1940 with two cranes one of which is the new Ransomes & Rapier 45T No.1561S, 2 of staff.
77 Article - Spithead 1937 - THE NAVAL REVIEW MAY 20th 1937 - A look at the Southern Railways involvement in providing trains for this event and the shipping involved in the sailings around the gathered fleet. SR poster for this review, 5 special traffic arrangements notices including boats for which train and party and a general public notice of the excursions being provided, picture of the PS Medway Queen in the 1930s, Souvenir programme, picture of the King and Queen, picture of the PS Sandown in later years at Portsmouth, picture of the PS Ryde Queen in 1985.
84 Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues. Pictures included - Motor brake second from a VEP unit showing the luggage compartment end at York, VEP unit No.7793, LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.W22 Brading at Bembridge, Petticoat Lane crossing in 1919 and 2016, handbill of conducted RAMBLES IN SUSSEX, SR Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.21C1 Channel Packet (not in as built condition as stated), SR Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35021 New Zealand Line in Shawford cutting 1958, SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 ? Squadron on down Golden Arrow on the Foord viaduct at Folkestone, Chipman's weed-killing train at London Bridge hauled by two de-icer units, partly dismantled Drummond 4-2-2-0 'double-single' No.720 at Eastleigh 1927, SR N class 2-6-0 No.1850 with Marshall valve gear at Eastleigh works 1934.
93 Article - The Southern's Versatile 'Standard 5s' - The geographical distribution of the useful BR Standard Class 5 4-6-0s. Pictures include No.73029 green liveried at Brockenhurst 1967, No.73020 with BR1 tender being replenished at Southampton Central 1966, No.73171 at Eastleigh shed waiting to be towed to Cashmore's of Newport 1967, 2 of No.73117 (Vivien) at Weymouth coal stage and outside Eastleigh shed, No.73016 at rear of Weymouth shed post 12/1966, No.73037 at Eastleigh shed, No.73125 Caprotti valve gear fitted at Patricroft shed, No.73110 (Red Knight) runs past Redipole Lake 1966. Appendix 1. Standard Class 5s at one time allocated to SR Sheds, Appendix 2. SR MPDs in the Shed Code Range 70A-75G which Standard Class 5s were allocated, No.73029 runs into Southampton Central, unknown member of class runs into Southampton Central.
97 Article - New Information on the 'Eds' (the Electro-Diesels) - Following the finding of some BR papers (AN/97/296) Memorandum to the Technical Development Research Committee on the Electro-Diesel Locomotive. The result is this article showing the thought process taking shape that was to end in the production of the 'EDs'. Picture of ED and TC sets on headcode '91' Bournemouth to Waterloo between Winchester and Basingstoke 1967. With in this article 2 pictures of British Electricity, Southern Division, Southampton Power Station, 4w electric locomotives, No.3 Greenwood and Batley works No.1620 of 1939, and No.2 Baguley works No.2048 of 1931.
101 Article - The Uckfield Line - Part of a unfinished work by Alan Elliott. The Uckfield Branch 1857-1868. Pictures include, the second station 1868 to 1901 post 1873, station staff 1921, station staff 1927, Southern Railway days includes Station Master G W Kellow, 3 of timber being loaded by the yard crane, level crossing and signal box circa 1935, signal box 1960.
Back Cover LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30108 on THE RAMBLING ROSE special of the Railway Enthusiasts Club 23 March 1963 at the Thorneycroft siding.
 
Issue No.41 January 2018
 
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Front Cover BR Class 5 4-6-0 No.73049 arriving at Blandford southbound u/d.
1 SR W class 2-6-4T No.31924 running light under Battledown Flyover circa 1962.
4 Introduction - picture of Brighton built LMS 8F Class 2-8-0 No.8645 1943, SOUTHERN WAY road sign.
7 Article - Engineering the Southern - Waterloo May 1942 to July 1944 and Brighton July 1944 to 1950, Harold Attwell. A look at the projects and people involved in the, LMS 8F Class 2-8-0 building in the three works, LEADER design building and testing, Merchant Navy and light pacific classes alterations and modifications. Pictures include H W Butler in his office at Brighton, part of Brighton drawing office, 3 sketches of water tube boiler and sleeve valve, 3 pictures of No.2039 fitted with the sleeve valve test cylinders, No.36001 on trial at Lewes u/d, No.36001 weight tables, modifications to MN & WC locomotives with weight tables.
15 Picture of Blandford station looking north.
16 Article - Blandford Memories - A personal recall of the station and it's operation in the 50s and 60s by Roy White. Pictures include, the end of the single line from Shillingstone and the north u/d, South end towards Spetisbury u/d, Goods shed at the end of the up platform u/d, goods yard off Alexandra Street 1964, goods yard in 1966, looking through the station from the south 1966, up side exterior off what was Oakfield Street, down goods train in the platform with part of the goods shed signal box and short up platform siding, up platform building rail side 1964, BR Class 5 4-6-0 No.73049 arriving at Blandford from the north 1964, BR Class 5 4-6-0 No.73051 leaving Blandford going north 1964, LMS Class 4F 0-6-0 No.44422 waiting at Blandford go north, BR Class 4MT 2-6-4T No.80039 waiting at Blandford to go north 1966, Tablet apparatus at the down end of the up platform and S&D trespass notice, Blandford station St John's Ambulance team in a competition at Yeovil.
23 Article - Trolleys on the S & D - Short article on the Wickham trolley No.B40W of the S & D preservation society with reference to No.B11W and B31W. Pictures include unidentified Wickham passing 'MIDFORD A' ground frame early 1960s and 3 of B29W at Evercreech junction 1967.
25 BRITISH RAILWAYS - SOUTHERN REGION MAGAZINE - Article - More entries from this magazine, Cover of Vol.10 No.8 1959 with 20002 being lowered on to it's bogies at Eastleigh (General 19/02/1959 to 09/05/1959), and other odd items from 1950 to 1960.
30 Picture article - Exeter to Plymouth in Steam - includes 2 maps - pictures - SR E1/R class 0-6-2T No.32697 banking train up to Exeter Central 1957, LSWR T9 class 4-4-0 No.30717 at Exeter St Davids 1957, SR Z class 0-8-0T No.30952 Exeter Central at water column 1959, LSWR T9 class 4-4-0 No.30717 arriving at Okehampton on up train 1957, SECR N class 2-6-0 No.31838 at Cowley Bridge Junction 1957, Light Pacific on up freight near Oakhampton 1959, LSWR 0495 class 0-6-0 No.30581 at Oakhampton 1950, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34029 Lundy crosses Meldon viaduct for Padstow 1957, Brentor station with GWR Prairie tank No.4555 passing on WR line 1962, Near Bere Alston LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.30193 1957, Tavy viaduct with Light Pacific heading a train 1959, Bere Alston with Maunsell train set No.241 1959, Up train on Tamerton viaduct approaching Tamerton Foliot 1959, picture is of Plymouth Friary not as text states St Budeaux (Victoria Road) see page 40, SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34108 Wincanton enters Ford 1963, Devonport (Kings Road) u/d, Devonport (Kings Road) 1964, Plymouth North Road with LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30036 on empty stock train 1961, Plymouth North Road with GWR Castle class 4-6-0 No.7006 Lydford Castle, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34023 Blackmore Vale passing below Lucas Terrace Halt on empty stock to Plymouth Friary 1959, Friary engine shed with LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.30207 PD&SWJR 0-6-2T No.758 Lord St Levan and LSWR B4 0-4-0T No.? 1950, Plymouth Friary MPD with 3 LSWR M7 tanks on shed 1954, Plymouth Friary showing forecourt canopy 1959, LSWR B4 0-4-0T No.88 (still in SR livery) on the Cattewater branch 1959? BR O3 class 0-6-0DM No.D2177 having just crossed Laira Bridge 1962, Cattewater Junction signal box and signals, Plymstock station with LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.30182 and set 374 with GWR Pannier tank No.4693 with clearstory coach 1950, Boy's band at Plymstock station u/d, LSWR Beeattie 2-4-0WT and 4w birdcage stock on Hooe Bridge u/d, LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.30182 and set 374 at Oreston 1950, LSWR T1 class 0-4-4T No.80 at Turnchapel in LSWR days, North Quay of Sutton Harbour early 20th century unloading coal? SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34002 Salisbury leaving Totnes 1958, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34030 Watersmeet passing Newton Abbot 1958.
46 Ashurst Crossing a New Forest Idyll - Picture article - a look at the level crossing on the Southampton - Bournemouth mainline on the fringe of the new Forest. Includes BR Class 4 2-6-0 No.76016 on a stopping service to Bournemouth 1963, SR Rbt Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35019 French Line CGT 1963, BR Class 4 2-6-0 No.76005 passing between the former crossing keeper's house and the crossing box 1966, SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34066 Spitfire passing the home signal 1966, SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34008 Padstow on down Bournemouth Belle 1966, BR Class 4 2-6-0 No.76019 light engine passing crossing box, SR Rbt Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35019 French Line CGT on up service1963.
50 Article - The Railway and the Cross-Channel Steamers at Littlehampton, 1862-82 - A look at the rise and fall in traffic through the port due to the influence of the railway. Pictures include ex London & Croydon 2-2-2 No.29 Escus at Barnham Junction on first train to Bognor 1864, LBSCR SS Honfleur 229 tons built 1875 in Dundee at Newhaven 1886/7, J P Knight traffic then general manager LBSCR, map of LBSCR Steam Packet Lines, schooner Margaret John 154t and brigantine Gensing 224t by River Road, map of Littlehampton 1887, table 1 of imports 1873-1880, LBSCR Newhaven alongside at Newhaven, table 2 of entries to Littlehampton Harbour in 1880, table 3 The Baltic and Deep-Sea Sailing Ships entering Littlehampton Harbour in 1880, LBSCR wireless telegraphy mast at Dieppe and telegraph station interior at Newhaven.
67 Article - The Lost Archives of Stephen Townroe - Part 6, Pictures include various taken around Deepdene, the telephone exchange, murky view of No.21C3 and train soon after leaving Waterloo 1941, cab view of either 21C3 or 21C2 on same day, dealing with incendiary bomb circa 1941-43, LNER A4 class 4-6-2 No.2509 Silver Link having it's left hand big end oil temperature taken at Grantham after hauling twenty coaches from Kings Cross, Raynes Park station, Driver E W Pearce with oil can, four footplate pictures possibly of Schools class, Wireless hut at Deepdene, porter giving right away, section of corroded boiler tube, 7 of a electric train 1925 4SUB unit No.1285 derailment at Dorking North August 1942, 2 of derailment at Epsom August 1942, 6 of SR Lord Nelson class 4-6-0 No.860 Lord Nelson in light green livery 1942/3.
78 Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues. Issues covered SW33/35 Streamling and smoke deflectors, SW37 Brockenhurst School Train - Southern EMUs, SW38 IoW O2 class, SW39 Testing the tank engines - Schools class - Stockbridge to Towcester - Lost Archives of Stephen Townroe, Pictures included - BR 4MT Class 2-6-4T No.80016 at Redhill on Tonbridge working, SR Schools class 4-4-0 No.30939 Leatherhead in black on Charing Cross Dover working u/d, SR Schools class 4-4-0 No.30938 St Olave's at East Croydon 1957, SR U class 2-6-0 at Victoria u/d, ?LSWR S15 class 4-6-0 with British Butter headboard, Coaling at Weymouth 1965, SR Rbt Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35029 Ellerman Line entering Waterloo and augmented SUB unit leaving u/d.
88 Article - Brought Back to Life - The Story of Just One Wagon, LBSCR 10Ton round ended wooden framed goods wagon No.3346 of 1917 and the restoration carried out at Horsted Keynes for its appearance in the rolling stock exhibition at Shildon for the 150th anniversary of railways in this country, Pictures include its arrival at Horsted Keynes, stripping the wagon down, similar wagon at Long Marston ARMY 46182, 13 pictures of the work in progress, 3 of the finished wagon.
92 Southern Steam Operations - Supplement No.1 - 1 Errata, 2 Omissions, 3 New Material - Updates, Additional Information and Some Questions. Pictures include - SR Rbt Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34089 (602 Squadron) in Earlsfield cutting on up boat train (Caribia) 6/7/1967, BR Class 5 4-6-0 No.73092 in Earlsfield cutting on up boat train (Flavia) 6/7/1967, SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34040 (Crewkerne) in Bournemouth Loco 28/5/1967, SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34040 (Crewkerne) leaving Brockenhurst with the 08.29 Eastleigh-Weymouth 29/5/1967, SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34040 (Crewkerne) on the 16.20 Southampton-Bournemouth 27/05/1967, SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34037 (Clovelly) on down boat train(Sitmar Line - Australia) passing Clapham Junction 6/7/1967, 4 Acknowledgements, 5 Tables of extracts of duties from April to July 1967.
Back Cover LNER V2 class 2-6-2 No.60919 at Basingstoke shed 29/06/1966
 
Issue No.42 May 2018
 
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Front Cover LSWR T9 class 4-4-0 No.120 at Eastleigh soon after restoration in 1962.
1 LSWR T9 class 4-4-0 No.120 at the closed Winchester Chesil station sometime in 1963.
4 Winchester (GWR) with LSWR Metropolitan tank class 4-4-0T No.0312 and a train of GWR coaches circa 1900 - 1907.
6 Article - William Stroudley's 'D' Tanks. A look at the design progress leading to, and the production and history of the renowned class. Pictures include, 'Belgravia' class 2-4-0 No.205 Kensington at Battersea u/d, C class 0-6-0 no.77 without tender in work shop grey 1873, D class 0-4-2T No.3 Battersea, D class 0-4-2T No.268 (Baynards) post 1905 view, D1x class 0-4-2T No.79A post 1910, D class 0-4-2T No.265 Chipstead u/d, D class 0-4-2T No.263 (Patcham) w/d 1913, D class 0-4-2T No.627 (Uckfield) on motor-train near Preston Park, D class 0-4-2T No.297 Bonchurch at site of derailment between Heathfield and Mayfield, D class 0-4-2T No.254 (Hambledon) u/d, D class 0-4-2T No.B634 (Balham) at Brighton 1923/26, D class 0-4-2T No.2359 at New Cross washing plant, D class 0-4-2T No.2220 (Keymer) as fire-fighting locomotive at Eastleigh u/d.
19 Article - Rebuilding Victoria at the Turn of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Century. Picture article includes, front view of old station 1904, New Station frontage on completion including the new Grosvenor Hotel wing above the entrance, 5 pictures taken on the 19th of October 1906 while work was in progress, old station platforms and cab road, and 2 of the rebuilt platforms.
28 Article - LBSCR Rolling Stock - Slip-Coaches and a Inspection Saloon. Pictures include, coach ends with slip coupling and pipe connection between the slip coach and the train brake van, 4 pictures of the last slipped carriages at Three Bridges, inside of the Slip-Coach brake van, end view of a coach, and an exterior and interior picture of the LBSCR Director's saloon No.60.
33 Article - The Lines and Stations Dr Beeching Did Not Close Part 1: 1841-1947. A look at those lines and stations closed, it is noted some either reopened in full or part often to be closed again or in part utilised for other routes. Tables include prior to 1923, 1923 to 1947. Pictures include the original Nine Elms terminus, the connection between the LSWR and SECR at Waterloo, Fratton to East Southsea with the bridge for the tramway which sealed its fate, Basingstoke & Alton southern stub that served Lord Treloar's Hospital, Whitstable Harbour station, Sandgate station, Hurstbourne to Fullerton branch Fullerton station, Midhurst to Chichester branch Singleton station. Lynton & Barnstaple Railway, Ringwood to Christchurch Railway Hurn station.
42 Article - Ambulance Trains in War - SE&CR. Following is a look at the various expedients used from 1850 to 1914 for the movement and treatment of wounded service personal around the world in Ambulance Trains 1850 to 1914. Section 2 looks at The Great War:1914-18 and the foundation of the Ambulance Train as a major factor in providing medical care. With details of various formations of trains. World War 2: 1939-44 while providing for wounded service personal also, due the rise of the aeroplane, had also to consider civilian patients needs. Thus rose the Casualty Evacuation Train. Included is a table of some of the formations of these trains. Pictures include train on the steep Netley Hospital line and notice of the opening 18/4/1900, GWR ward car undated, 2 SECR C class 0-6-0 Nos 31721 and 31495 at head and 31720 banking special up the branch from Chatham Dockyard branch 1959, 1918 LSWR booklet of American Ambulance Train No.62 (16 pages), 3 pictures of a WW2 Ambulance Train, 2 pages of a selection of vehicles details.
58 Article - The Lost Archives of Stephen Townroe - Part 7, Pictures include circa 1943 female workers enjoying a cup of tea at Nine Elms, corroded firebox lead plug, Edenbridge SECR signal with blinder for the off glass, Effingham Junction shed and yard of damage to electric units No.9074 and unknown, close to 'VE' day SR U class 2-6-0 No.800 derailed at Tongham, 3 views of Guildford shed close to 'VE' day with LSWR G6 class 0-6-0T No.270 ?Ironside 0-4-0T 3 unknown rears and unknown Q1 class 0-6-0 and newly painted turntable, LSWR T9 class 4-4-0 No.119 on Royal train to Portsmouth 1945, SR 4LAV on London Bridge to Brighton service u/d, 3 pictures of re-railing a 25T brake van at Farnham with crane No.1561 from Guildford u/d, split points at Aldershot 1945 loco possibly a 0395 class, 2 of SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.21C110 between Guildford and Redhill 1945, 3 of watching trains at Woking u/d, 2 of SR Schools class 4-4-0 No.911 Dover at Eastleigh yard 1946, 2 of LSWR H15 class 4-6-0 No.334 stripped down for overhaul at Eastleigh 1946, relaying at Pirbright with flat bottom rail u/d.
70 Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues. Issues covered, SW35 Automatic Couplings, SW36 to 39 Articles 50 Years on, SW37 Brockenhurst School Train -Permanent Way Trolleys, SW39 Strawberries and steam - The Electric Telegraph - The Schools class, SW40 A 'rose'-coloured view, No.30108 - On Locomotives, SW41 The Railway and the Cross-Channel Steamers at Littlehampton - H15 No.332, Notes on the forth coming Special issue 'Southern District School Trains', pictures include Rowlands Castle station c. 1870, 12 ton van No. B 760588 for experimental auto-coupler trials 1965, SR Rbt Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34052 (Lord Dowding) on up service eastbound towards Porton 1967, SR West Country class No.34102 (Lapford) up service eastbound towards Weybridge 1967, SR Rbt West Country class No.34036 (Westward Ho) up service eastbound towards Beaulieu Road 1967.
78 Article - Greenwich Park Revisited. Following on from the article in SW36 this is a latter day look at the remnants of this line with additional photographs by Lens of Sutton and the author. Drawings post 1923 of Brockley and Brockley Lane stations, LCDR Greenwich Station, SE&CR Greenwich Park Station accommodation. Pictures include 2 of Brockley Lane station 1928, LCDR Lewisham Road station at the top of Lomepit Hill 1968, LCDR Lewisham Road station at track level looking back to Nunhead, LCDR Lewisham Road station at track level looking from Nunhead, the loop to Lewisham 1968, the Greenwich Park line embankment 1968, LCDR mile post for 7½ miles from Holborn Viaduct, LCDR bridge over Brookmill Road (originally Ravensbourne Street), remains of viaduct over the River Ravensbourne, Blackheath Hill Station 1928, Blackheath Hill cutting and tunnel mouth 1928, 3 pictures of Greenwich Park station 1928.
89 Article - The Horton Light Railway - Article with map of the system, following on from SW39 and the sketches, using 20 pictures of points along the route.
99 Article - Observations at Eastleigh, 19 March 1966 - Picture article with his log of the day - Pictures include, remains of 31866, LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30053, SR Schools class 4-4-0 No.30926 (Repton), BR Class 2MT 2-6-2T No.84014, Coaling stage, LMS Ivatt Class 2 2-6-2T No.41299, BR Class 4MT 2-6-4T No.80142, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34038 (Lynton), BR Class 4MT 2-6-4T No.80016, SR U class 2-6-0 No.31639, BR Class 4 2-6-0 No.76061, SR USA class 0-6-0T No.30064, SR Q1 class 0-6-0 No.33006, SR Q1 class 0-6-0 No.33020, BR Class 4MT 2-6-4T No.80142, SR Rbt Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35023 (Holland Afrika Line), SR Rbt Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35030 (Elder Dempster Line), SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34008 (Padstow), SR Rbt Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34071 (601 Squadron), SR DE 0-6-0 No.15201.
Back Cover Picture LBSCR C3 class 0-6-0 No.301
 
Issue No.43 July 2018
 
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Front Cover LBSCR A1x class 0-6-0T No.32650 on the Hayling Island branch in 1963.
1 2 MLVs at Dover Marine with 75 headcode.
5 LSWR T9 class 4-4-0 No.30117 on a train of mixed horse boxes and cattle wagons on down special working No.11 at Millbrook u/d.
6 Article - The Southern Railway and the Imperial Airways Traffic. A look at the somewhat slow growth of air travel which started in the twenty's and grew to be centred on Victoria Station and, Croydon Aerodrome for Europe/Southampton Docks for the Empire Air Service. Pictures include, GWR Westland Wessex 3-engine monoplane G-AAGW 1929, former 'Empire Terminal' at Victoria Station with SECR H class 0-4-4T No.1177 passing u/d, enamel sign FLY TO AFRICA by IMPERIAL AIRWAYS, 1938 flyer for PULLMAN and the EMPIRE AIR MAIL SERVICES, poster IMPERIAL AIRWAYS with T9 locomotive No.338 and 3 speed birds, carriage working notice 1939, picture of LSWR T9 class 4-4-0 No.338 on special working 276 headboard with 3 speed birds at Victoria, SOUTHERN RAILWAY MAGAZINE March 1937 with Short flying boat on front page, Pullman car Flora used in 1945 at the Pullman Works Preston Park Brighton u/d, interior of Pullman car Niobe 1946, customs shed ? at Southampton and Pullman car Ibis u/d, SOUTHERN REGION MAGAZINE May 1968 with BOAC flying boat about to leave Berth 50 at Southampton, Berth 50 at Southampton with RCTS special headed by SR USA Dock Tank 0-6-0T No.30062 1953.
19 Article - The Eastbourne Exhibition of 1951 - The exhibition held in the goods yard in conjunction with the International Union of Railways conference on Saturday 2 June 1951 and opened to the public in the afternoon. Pictures include, BR Britannia class 7 4-6-2 No.70009 Alfred the Great passing Hampden Park with four Mk1 carriages, BR Britannia class 7 4-6-2 No.70009 Alfred the Great at Eastbourne with LBSCR E4 class 0-6-2T No.32485 at the rear to remove the four Mk1 carriages, LBSCR E4 class 0-6-2T No.32485 moving SR Electric locomotive No.20003 into position, BR Britannia class 7 4-6-2 No.70009 Alfred the Great having been turned, LBSCR E4 class 0-6-2T No.32485 positioning No's 70009, 75000 and 73001, line of No's 70009 - 75000 - 73001 - 10100 - 15227, line of No's 20001 - 70009 - 75000 - 73001, Fell DM 4-8-4 No.10100, SR Electric No.20001, 70009 on shed with 2 E5 class and a K class, BR Britannia class 7 4-6-2 No.70009 Alfred the Great ready to return to Nine Elms, 75000 and the Fell DM 4-8-4 No.10100 en-route to Nine Elms.
27 Article - Caterham Catering for the Commuter - The tale of a country branch railway company caught up in the war between the LB&SCR and the SER, The result was the purchase by the SER at a knock-down price but no peace for the users for some time hence. Finally peace broke out and then the track was doubled, with eventual electrification. And it survives to enjoy? a service by the Southern Train Operating Company. RCH diagram of PURLEY, RED HILL & STOATS NEST. Timetable from 1856. Pictures include Rail side view of station c1860s, similar view with a 2-4-0 Cudworth engine, Pre 1899 view of station, forecourt and yard, Station staff SER days, Caterham Junction platforms c1880, Contractors locomotive, wagon and labours unloading rails and sleepers pre 1899, SER Class 118 2-4-0 No.248 at Caterham 1885, Kenley Station after electrification, Caterham platform ends with signal box and Caterham electricity works early 1920s, SECR H Class 0-4-4T No.A164 passing Purley East signal box 1926, Caterham station platform end signal box and signals c1960.
35 Article - Seeing Life in Colour - A selection of colour photo's from around the Southern Region includes, SR Schools V class 4-4-0 No.30910 Merchant Taylors at Newhaven shed 1958, SR U class 2-6-0 No.31831 shunting the carriage sidings at Ilfracombe 1962, LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30108 (in fact No.30105) on old road service near Lymington Junction 1961, BR Class 5 4-6-0 No.73082 on unfitted electric stock train (? trial/test) at Allbrook just north of Eastleigh 1961, SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34009 Lyme Regis on a head code for special working with a train of many colours (carriages in a variety of livery) at Allbrook just north of Eastleigh 1963, LMS Black 5 Class 4-6-0 No.45493 on inter-regional working at Eastleigh bound for Bournemouth 1964, BR Class 5 4-6-0 No.73049 at Eastleigh yard after overhaul 1963, SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34055 Fighter Pilot at Southampton Central 1957, SR U class 2-6-0 No.31804 on passing down van train at Eastleigh shed 1963, SR King Arthur class 4-6-0 No.30764 Sir Bors de Ganis heads north into Popham Tunnel No.2 1961, BR Class 4 2-6-0 No.76064 on mixed van train north bound towards Eastleigh 1967, SR USA class 0-6-0T No.DS 235 (30066) at Eastleigh (soon to be lettered Lancing Works) 1963.
42 Article - The Strange Saga of No.41295 - The sight of this locomotive at Ashford on 14th November 1964 raises questions as to why? The article puts forward the explanation which was due to a boiler exchange but leaves the why at Ashford and where did the replacement boiler come from?
43 Article - Accident at Reading, 12 September 1855 A Dickensian Tragedy on the South Eastern Railway - Diagram of Reading station at the time - Pictures early Reading station, LSWR G6 class 0-6-0T No.30277 outside Reading SR shed, SR N class 2-6-0 N.31862 at Reading SR 1964, BR Class 4 2-6-0 No.76066 at Reading SR u/d, Reading SR forecourt mid/late 60s.
52 Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.40 Any Colour as Long as it's Red. Pictures LBSCR A1x class 0-6-0T No.377s BRIGHTON WORKS with ex-LBSCR push-pull set No.650 at Kemp Town 1956, ex SECR Birdcage 3-set No.520 c 1950s, Ventnor with LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.W15 Cowes, ex-LBSCR break No.S4170S with ex-LBSCR saloon coach in back-ground early 1950s.
54 Article - The Lost Archives of Stephen Townroe - Part 8. Pictures include, view down left-hand side of a Merchant Navy with driver leaning out u/d, 4 views of the Pier Head at RYDE from Meccano Magazine 1947 includes LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.W14 Fishbourne (2) and No.W15 Cowes, 4 of Bulleid footplate and fire box doors and firing, 3 on footplate/yard safety around the locomotive (LSWR T14 class 4-6-0 No.462), 3 of the two vans involved in buffer locking at Richmond 1946/7 small GE and large GW.
61 Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues. Issues covered, SW41 picture omitted from the Exeter- Plymouth article of St Budeaux Victoria Road Station with D2176 on up freight. SW41 BR renumbering and Ellerman Line. SW34 - Yet more on the demise of No.35004. Question on Locomotive Classification the LSWR/SR use of the number 15. SW38 Follow up on the Locomotive Exchanges. SW41 Editorial on sub-standard steel. Pictures include St Budeaux Victoria Road Station with D2176 on up freight, 3 of Red Rolling stock as per Terry Cole's Rolling Stock File No.40 Any Colour as Long as it's Red (article above) The Compass Rose special of 5/10/1957 with LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30051 and 2 coach P-P set No.721.
67 Article - Holman Fred Stephens '150' - a brief biography looking at his life and work. Map showing the location of his light railway empire. Pictures include, Holman Stephens with Metropolitan Railway Beyer Peacock No.20, HFS and a party of surveyors for KESR Headcorn extension outside the White Lion at Tenterden 1904, cutting the first sod for the Halwill-Torrington line ND&CJLR at Hatherleigh 1922, HFS in brake van S&MR, Rolvenden yard KESR 1931, Shefflex Railmotor at Selsey - Hundred of Manhood & Selsey Tramway,
75 Article - The Lines and Stations Dr Beeching Did Not Close Part 2: 1948 -1962. A look at those lines and stations closed, it is noted some either reopened in full or part often to be closed again or in part utilised for other routes. Table includes those between 1948 to 1962. Pictures include LBSCR D3 class 0-4-4T No.32380 at Sandling Junction 1949 on Ashford to Hythe p-p working, Hythe Station with p-p set No.652 1951, LSWR T9 class 4-4-0 No.30719 at Bulford 1952, LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30328 leaves Selham 1950, K&ESR at Robertsbridge with LBSCR A1x class 0-6-0T No.32678 u/d, LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30110 at Bordon 1957, BR Class 4 2-6-2T No.80016 at Sheffield Park 1955, LBSCR K class 2-6-0 No.32353 at West Hoathley 1960, LCDR R1 class 0-4-4T No.31704 with set No.481 at Westerham 1952, ACV diesel 3-set at Gravesend Central with Allhallows train 1961.
83 Article - The Low-Pressure Pneumatic Signalling System - A Brief History - sketches of 1. point operation 2. signal operation, pictures 1902 sixty-four-lever frame in Salisbury West as at 1968 and close-up of the left hand end of the block shelf.
87 Article - Accident at Aldershot 9 November 1901 - A look at the known factors which led to a death, due to the poor provision of sufficient staff, signals and over long working days.
89 Article - Southern EMUs - Picture article showing, 5Bel sets Nos.3053 and 3051 on Down service 4 at Clapham Junction 1937, 6Pul set No.3019 on Down service 4 at Clapham Junction 1937, 6Pul set No.3008 on Down service 4 leaving Victoria 1937, 6Pul set No.3013 on up service 50 to Victoria from Ore via Eastbourne at Lewes 1937, 6Cit set No.3049 with 6Pan set on service 3 down 5.00pm City Limited from London Bridge to Brighton 1937, two 2Bil sets Nos.2045 and 2034 on service 7 on down Waterloo to Portsmouth and Southsea 1937, 4Epb set No.5159 on service 80 on down train at Charlton 1956, Charlton station with mixed vintage stock bound for Maze Hill and Deptford 1953, 4Epb set No.5113 at Maze Hill on service 81 1955, 4Sub set No.4107 at Lordship Lane on service 57 1954, internal picture of Crystal Palace High Level station 1953, London Bridge with three 'sub' sets the day after the Cannon Street signal box fire 6/4/1957, 4Sub set No.4651? climbing towards Sutton West Junction on service 06 u/d, 4Lav set No.2940 on service 15 up train approaching the old Gatwick air port station site u/d.
Back Cover Picture LSWR 0415 class 4-4-2T No.30582 at Axminster.
 
Issue No.44 October 2018
 
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Front Cover SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34101 Hartland at Eastleigh circa 1960.
1 Front ends of LSWR '0415' 4-4-2T No.30854 and T9 4-4-0 No.30287 on the Eastleigh scrap roads with SR King Arthur No.30770 Sir Prianius (cab and tender) appearing in the back ground on the shed roads 1961.
5 LSWR T9 4-4-0 No.119 tender with chalked comment.
6 2 Pictures of THE DEVON BELLE at Battledown flyover/Worting Junction with SR Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.21C6 'Peninsular & Oriental SN Co' 1947.
7 Article - Portsmouth Direct - and Indirect. A look at he why's and wherefores of the Portsmouth Direct line being built, not by a railway company but by a contractor. The line was a speculative proposal headed by Thomas Brassey to provide a direct line to Portsmouth. But with most if not all such lines, was built on the cheap and proved to be less of a main line and more of a operating headache . Due to the use of steep gradients, tight curves and awkward sited stations etc.. the line was not the operating answer it looked on paper. Pictures include, Petersfield Circa 1884/1885 - LSWR 2-4-0T No.191 with the Midhurst branch train, sketch of the ? Guildford tunnel collapse of 1895. LSWR 700 class 0-6-0 No.30325 on the Waterloo to Portsmouth news and fish train 1951, SECR C class 0-6-0 No.1225 climbing between Liss and Liphook on freight 1949, SR King Arthur NI5 class 4-6-0 No.781 Sir Aglovale at junction with the coast-way line at Havant just prior to its electrification, SR 4-COR unit u/d, SR Rbt Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.? passing Petersfield 1962
20 Picture article - The Southern Main-Line Diesels - pictures are all undated - 10202 at Waterloo with a West of England head code, 10202 just left Woking with a West of England head code, 10202 passing Basingstoke with a down West of England head code, with SR N15X 4-6-0 No.32333 Remembrance in platform 4, 10201 or 2? passing Basingstoke with a up West of England head code, 10201 or 2? at Salisbury with a down West of England head code, 10201 or 2? passing Axminster with a down West of England head code, 10202 arriving at Exeter Central, 10201 passing Clapham Junction with a Bournemouth service into Waterloo, 10201 with a Bournemouth service leaving Southampton Central, 10203 at Waterloo with a West of England head code prior to a dynamometer trial 1955, 10203 approaching Clapham Junction with a West of England head code for Exeter, 10203 on the down Atlantic Coast Express near Byfleet and New Haw, 10201 & 2 on the LMR 'Royal Scott', finally LMS No.10000 doubled headed by SR U class 2-6-0 No.31632 on its way down to Bournemouth having been attached at Wareham.
28 Article - Life at Eastleigh in the Latter Days of steam. John Stubbington recounts his life in railway service. Part 1, Pictures include LMS Ivatt class 2 2-6-0T No.41294 on Fawley full oil tank train for Eastleigh passing Stoneham sidings, SR Lord Nelson class 4-6-0 No.30853 Sir Richard Granville by Eastleigh depot water tower early 60s, SR Q class 0-6-0 No's 30530/32 at rear of shed, looking out of shed u/d, coaling shed road u/d, view in shed with LSWR B4 class 0-4-0T No.30096 with SR Q class 0-6-0, Guildford Breakdown No.DS80 in Eastleigh depot yard u/d, Winchester Chesil shunt with BR 4MT tank along side signal box.
39 Article - The Lost Archives of Stephen Townroe - Part 9. Pictures include, LSWR T14 'Paddlebox' class 4-6-0 on a West of England line service u/d, 2 pictures of a failed coupling on ? '4COR' u/d, 4 pictures of special train to test clearance at Thorley Bridge 1946/7 with LSWR O2 class No.W30 Shorwell, inaugural run of 'Bournemouth Belle' 1947, SR Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.21C4 Cunard White Star on maiden run of 'Queen Mary' special on down run near Woking u/d, LSWR King Arthur class 4-6-0 No.746 Pendragon broken tyre on centre driving wheel 1946, Bulleid pacific on THE BOURNEMOUTH BELLE at Byfleet? u/d, 3 of LSWR King Arthur class 4-6-0 No.755 Red Knight cab, 3 of LSWR King Arthur class 4-6-0 No.740? fitted for oil burning showing tender front - cab view - cab view while entering shed 1946/7.
48 Book Review - Sir Sam Fay
49 Article - Railways at Sidmouth - A look at the branch from the tentative proposals of 1846 to an opening in 1874 followed by the closure in 1967. Maps, The Sidmouth & Budleigh Salterton branch lines, mileage, gradients and curvature chart, signal box diagram. Pictures include, LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30024 climbing up to Bowd u/d, Sidmouth Junction station from the front, western end with the level crossing with SR Rbt Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35020 Bibby Line on up train, eastern end with the branch curving off to the right, platforms and footbridge, Ottery St Mary station and BR Class 3 2-6-2T No.82025 u/d, Tipton St Johns level crossing and water tower from the footbridge with LMS Ivatt 2MT 2-6-2T No.41299 and BR 2MT 2-6-2T No.84021 on return Sidmouth - Cleethorpes train 1961, BR Class 3 2-6-2T No.82025 leaving Tipton St Johns for Sidmouth 1961, Sidmouth platform nameboard, Sidmouth forecourt with post 1930 improvements, LSWR T1 0-4-4T No.80? at Sidmouth u/d, Sidmouth in BR days 5 photo's with good shed, starting signal, former engine shed, bay platform and former engine shed, signal box, Miller & Lilley Ltd. 10 ton wagon No.66, 2 pictures of the Devon caravanette factory on old gas works site, poster LSWR Sidmouth, Sidmouth Junction with SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34079 141 Squadron up Waterloo service with WR Warship in sidings.
62 Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues. SW37 School trains and timetable, SW41 Engineering the Southern, SW41 and from SW30 onwards re LBSCR wagons, SW40 The Rambling Rose Railtour, SW42 Automatic Wagon Couplings, SW42 The Lost Archives of Stephen Townroe 4LAV on Quarry line which isn't - see picture, SW42 The Lines and Station Dr Beeching did not close, SW41 o articles on Blandford and Littlehampton. Pictures include SR Bullied 4-6-2 a No.21C133 in Brighton works paint shop circa 1946, The Rambling Rose Railtour at Farnborough 1957, SR West Country class 4-6-2 and LMR train at Blandford Forum u/d, tender side showing roses in number 30108 see SW40, SW40 modern day image of picture on page 63 purporting to be the Quarry line in fact its the Shalford Meadows approaching St Catherine's (or Sand) Tunnel see text, SW42 picture of Brockenhurst staff LSWR. BR notice board on closing of PETERSFIELD-PULBOROUGH LINE 1955.
72 Article - Southern Tunnels - Picture article - east end of St Lawrence tunnel I-o-W u/d, internal of Haywards Heath tunnel showing ice formation 1985, west end of Honiton tunnel 1948, abandoned southern portal of Paxton tunnel into Crystal Palace high level station u/d, Clayton tunnel north portal in LBSCR days, Strood tunnel eastern portal 1945, Polhill tunnel portal 1948, abandoned Cinder Hill tunnel south of Newick & Chailey station 1965, train exiting from Grove tunnel Tunbridge Wells for Tunbridge Wells West on Brighton service, north portal of Patcham tunnel with 4LAV No.2927 on Victoria service.
78 Article - The Centenary of Colonel Stephens Part 2 The 'Light Railway King' - THE HUNDRED OF MANHOOD AND SELSEY TRAMWAYS COMPANY LIMITED. A copy of the report of the SOUTHERN RAILWAY into the potential acquisition of the Selsey Tramway 1934. Pictures include Selsey shed with MW class K 0-6-0T Ringing Rock with Ford lorry and single car Wolseley Siddeley railmotor u/d, Ford set with baggage car between them at Selsey u/d, accident at Stockbridge crossing between railmotor and Sadler & Co lorry 1925, Ford railmotor radiator being topped up at Selsey u/d, Ford railmotor radiator being topped up with water at Chichester terminal 1928, Ford set complete with luggage truck on route, lorry and single Ford railmotor at Selsey, calf being unloaded from Shefflex set, 2 pictures of Ford railmotor set with ex-MR van and ex-LBSCR cattle wagon 1935.
91 Article - From the Railway Gazette, Inspection by Mr Jacomb-Hood Circa 1904. A article on the late Mr Jacomb-Hood and his premium system of track inspection, being a modification of the American system. Pictures include, Engineer's track inspection train on summit of Dartmoor, inspection train and examiners at Exmouth, internal view from Saloon arranged for track inspection by engineers, The Late MR. J. W, Jacomb-Hood.
93 Article - The Hallade Track-Recording Coach. A brief description on the recorders use with a sample tracing and two internal pictures of a recording coach.
94 Article - Lest We Forget - The LSWR Roll of Honour 1918
Back Cover Picture of LMS Ivatt 2MT 2-6-2T No.41313 on Eastleigh shed1965
 
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Front Cover SECR O1 class 0-6-0 No.31258 reverses at Shepherds Well 1959.
1 LBSCR C2x class 0-6-0 No.? At Rudgwick 1951.
4 Introduction - Thank you Kevin for the nice mention of this index. Picture of down home signal at Swanwick 1973.
6 Article - Lawson Billington of the Brighton - A look at a somewhat overlooked engineer who moved Brighton engineering forward in to the 20th century. His designs provided the forward looking motive power that was becoming a need to keep services running. Pictures include LBSCR B4 class 4-4-0 No. 54 Empress by his father, some of which were rebuilt by Lawson, LBSCR H1 class No.39 which Lawson conducted trials with, LBSCR J1 and J2 class 4-6-2T No's 325 & 326, LBSCR H1 class 4-4-2 No.421, LBSCR I3 class 4-4-2T No.87 at Brighton and No. 2082 on westerly 'Coastway' train approaching Chichester, LBSCR K class 2-6-0 No.348 and view of a footplate, LBSCR A class No,682 0-6-0T with L class 4-6-4T No.327 Charles C Macrae at Brighton, LBSCR L class 4-6-4T No.333 Remembrance, 3 pictures of the LBSCR War memorial and dedication at London Bridge 1922.
21 Article - Salisbury to Exeter From peak to decline and resurgence Part 1 A main-line railway. An overview of the history of the lines and their services giving the background for the following articles. Pictures include SR Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35016 Elders Fyffes leaving Waterloo on the Atlantic Coast Express (engine in early BR condition u/d), poster for the Atlantic Coast Express u/d, SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34051 Winston Churchill on down train entering Salisbury station u/d, 2 of believed to be the Salisbury disaster of 1906, Crewkerne station looking east 1934, Seaton Junction 1928 looking west, BR Class 50 Co-Co No.50 021 with large No's at Honiton with Mark 2 stock in 'Network SouthEast' days u/d.
29 Article - Life at Eastleigh in the Latter Days of steam. John Stubbington recounts his life in railway service. Part 2. Continuation of issue 44. Pictures include office block and coaling stage at Eastleigh 1950s, front of Lord Nelson with THE CUNARDER head board, John Stubbington standing alongside a withdrawn Schools class at Eastleigh 1962, SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34037 Clovelly - BR 4MT class 4 2-6-4T No.80085 - SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34066 Spitfire at Bournemouth shed 1966, BR class 4 2-6-0 No.76018 arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea 1966, BR class 5 4-6-0 No.73018 at Basingstoke 1966, BR class 4 2-6-4T No.80139 and unknown BR class 4 4-6-0 No.77xxx at rear of Eastleigh shed 1966, SR N class 2-6-0 No.31408 and SR U class 2-6-0 No.31639 at rear of Eastleigh shed 1966, rear of Eastleigh shed 1955 during the strike of 1955,
38 Picture article - Southern Civil Engineering - Pictures of new construction and recently completed work. Includes - 4 of Orpington electric car shed in 1925, 2 of Addiscombe Road cleaning shed in 1925, 4 the last 3 of which seem to be Slade Green and its repair shop 1925, impedance bond for 3-rail trackwork u/d, Lewisham sub-station 1925, Honor Oak Park station with platform extension 1925, rebuilt overbridge at Sundridge Park 1925, 2 off rebuilding Herne Hill station 1925, new bridges and viaduct at Lewisham 1929, Tattenham Corner on first day of new electric service 1928, Selhurst triangle with Power station siding and building u/d.
44 The EPB Story Part 7 - 1957 and 1960 Stock - The Kent Coast electrification - New stock with camshaft control and other alterations but to mainly existing 2-HAP, 4-BEP and 4-CEP designs. Pictures include - SECR L class 4-4-0 No.31765 on down Dover service passing notice for KENT COAST ELECTRIFICATION WIDENING TO PROVIDE FOUR TRACKS, 12-car train headed by 4-CEP No.7123 headcode 74 on test run at Wallington 1959, 12-car train headed by 4-CEP No.7139 headcode 50 site unknown u/d, SR Class 71 with down GOLDEN ARROW passing Otford u/d, BR Class 24 Bo-Bo No.D5010 at Ashford 1959, 2 - BR Class 24 Bo-Bo No.D5009 & D5011 at Sandling on down Folkestone boat train, Suburban stock under construction at Eastleigh 1956, 4-CEP No.7009 at Whitstable u/d, MLV S68003 passing Kearsney on up train 1981, 4-CEP Trailer Composite No.S70290, 2-HAP No.6066 on rear of train at Canterbury, interior of facelifted BEP buffet car 1983.
54 Article - Kingston Wharf - The French Connection - The port of Shoreham's Kingston wharf served the Brighton Railway from the very beginning as a port of landing of construction materials in 1838. However it's story is one of being merely useful, as its layout was not ideal with a tight overbridge, awkward connections and wagon turntables. True it once had a steamship service to France but as with much of its trade, Newhaven secured the lion's share. It lasted in railway service, latterly freight to 1968 and was sold in 1972. - Pictures include, Kingston Wharf signal box diagram of 1920, Advertisement for a Jersey to Kingston Wharf service 1857, SECR P class 0-6-0T No.31556 with Melissa M moored at the wharf 1957, SECR P class 0-6-0T No.31556 u/d, horse shunting at Kingston Wharf u/d, BR Class 04 class 0-6-0 Diesel No,D2296 on the wharf 1961.
59 Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues.SW43 Millbrook image is in fact to the west of Totton on a Beaulieu Road pony sales special with comment on class of stock used for ponies, SW43 Rolling Stock Files No.40 additional comments and picture LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30027 at Bentley 1957 with LSWR 2 set in red, SW43 on '45671' pen name and notes on LSWR class numbering, SW44 with notes on 'Portsmouth Direct and 'Selsey Tram', Blue plaque for Holman F Stephens at Tonbridge station, note on History and Legal status, note on Topography including Hunston, Chalder Station, Sidlesham, Ferry, Selsey Bridge, Ways and Works, Wagons, Territory, Traffic and Revenue, Present position, Conclusion. SW43 Tony Molyneaux's colour feature notes and picture of SR U class 2-6-0 No.31803 just south of Swaythling on goods train 1961, plus notes on Southern EMU steam powered movements. SW43 The Lost Archives of Stephen Townroe and the sites of the pictures ' plus another from the same set taken earlier in what is believed to be Oatlands cutting. SW43 Imperial Airways and the Southern Railway notes on the service and additional information on air services Picture of Diesel headed service from SW5, SW43 SR EMUs note on identity of units, plus comment, SW43 'SR EMUs' picture of SR 2-BIL set in green at Fratton 1969, 2 pictures during the 1911 railway strike Proparts Junction and Clapham Junction North, SW43 Holman Stephen and his early years questions as to dates, plus correction of the engine identity on page 40 should be 30804 Sir Cador of Cornwall, SW42 Drawing of the 'Pimlico Terminus at Battersea of the West End & Crystal Palace Railway before the extension to Grosvenor Bridge and Victoria.
69 Article - A 'field trip' to the Smithfield Triangle. Being the junctions between Farringdon Station - Aldersgate Station - Snow Hill Station. Sketch map of the junctions, Pictures include LNER Ivatt N1 class 0-6-2T No.69435 on Hitchin to Brighton Sunday Special between Farringdon Station and Snow Hill Station awaiting the banker 1954? demolition above Snow Hill station 1956, SECR D1 CLASS 4-4-0 No.31741 climbs out of Snow Hill Tunnel wrong line 1958? Looking East from Farringdon Station road bridge 1962?
72 Article - Charlie 'Knobby' Brown Winchester shunter - memories of Winchester Chesil Bar End Yard 1956/7 till 1961/2. Pictures include shunter and 2 - 16T MINERAL wagons being coupled 1964, view of the yard from the footbridge with BR 4MT class 2-6-4T No. unknown u/d.
75 Article - The Lost Archives of Stephen Townroe - Part 10 Pictures include, Merchant Navy u/k backing down on train for Weymouth at Waterloo u/d, 5 of track blanketing and relaying at Walton 1947? Fireman F 'Hampshire' Watts u/d, fireman of MN loco u/k using lineside telephone with on coming train on down fast, 3 of p/way work at Malden using concrete slabs Mat 1947, Bowker's bridge and GWR Collett Hall class 4-6-0 No.5948 Siddington Hall u/d, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.21C119 Bideford cab side u/d, SR Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.21C12 United States Line at Nine Elms u/d, 3 men working on a Bulleid coupling rod u/d, Geoffrey Chrimes 1947/48, looking east from Southampton Central with T9 approaching, 3 pictures from King Arthur 'Merlin' on oil firing trials plus notes for a Meccano Magazine in 1947.
89 Article - David Vaughan interviews former Tonbridge fireman Gordon Castle. Pictures include Chatham Dockyard branch looking towards the terminus, SECR O1 class 0-6-0 at Hawkesbury South Junction 1953, LBSCR H2 class 4-4-2 No.32426 u/d, SECR H class 0-4-4T No.31543 just exited from Mark Beech Tunnel on Tunbridge Wells West service 1962.
96 Book Review - Southern Style - After Nationalisation 1948-1964
Back Cover Picture of SECR H class 0-4-4T No.31544 at Eastleigh March1964
 
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Front Cover SR USA class 0-6-0T No.30070 out of use at Eastleigh 1962/3
1 SR Rbt MERCHANT NAVY class 4-6-2 No.35028 Clan Line on down Bournemouth at Worting Junction u/d
4 Introduction - picture of Bulleid 4-6-2 motion being prepared for the road .
6 Article - LSWR Locomotive Class Designations - An explanation on the way the LSWR arrived at its various class letters and numbers system and why some oddities. Pictures include, SR USA class 0-6-0T No.30064 at Eastleigh carriage works u/d, LSWR F13 class 4-6-0 No.330 minus tender u/d, LSWRG6 class 0-6-0T No.348 u/d, LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.243 u/d, LSWR G16 class 4-8-0T No.493 u/d. Table of Nine Elms order numbers 1887-1908.
12 Article - Two Accidents on Gomshall Bank. The line between Redhill and Guildford had been a awkward line to work from its inception, with its curves and banks, so this lead to the two accidents in the article. The first at Chilworth in 1892 which was due to a goods train braking a coupling and the run away of the rear part of the train. The goods guard Hicks being killed. The second at Gomshall in 1904 of a troop train from Gravesend to Southampton due to the train leaving the track. Fortunately although there were many casualties no fatalities occurred. It would seem that the now considered substandard ballast of sand and Dungeness beach had been the culprit. Pictures include, Jessie's seat, a topiary memorial to the 1892 accident, 4 pictures of the Gomshall wreckage. Sketch map of the route and gradient profile of Gomshall Bank.
19 Article - Spotting at Basingstoke and Worting Junction. David Clark's pictures and notes of eight hours spent at Basingstoke and Worting Junction on Saturday 8 September 1962. Pictures include, SR King Arthur class 4-6-0 No.30765 Sir Gareth west bound from Basingstoke, SR N class 2-6-0 No.31858 for Andover and Salisbury, SR Lord Nelson class 4-6-0 No.30857 Lord Howe on a up service at Basingstoke, SR S15 class No.30826 at Worting Junction as are the rest of the pictures, SR S15 class 4-6-0 No.30839, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34103 Calstock, LBSCR K class 2-6-0 No.32345, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34020 Seaton, SR Lord Nelson class 4-6-0 No.30857 Lord Howe, SR King Arthur class 4-6-0 No.30765 Sir Gareth, BR 9F class 2-10-0 No.92212,
30 Article - Salisbury to Exeter Part 2 Thirty years of change - Infrastructure and train services. Following the Western Region takeover and the subsequent singling of much of the route and closure of facilities. Subsequently certain improvements and reinstatements have taken place in an attempt to improve timetable time keeping. Included are timetables, schematic diagram of running lines and loops, and table of goods yard closures. Pictures include Class 50 passing through the closed Seaton Junction Station u/d, Warship using the passing loop at Gillingham u/d, Class 33 held in passing loop just west of Templecombe u/d, Chard Junction signal box and new signal bracket u/d, Semley station after closure u/d, Yeovil Junction in late 1960s with footbridge still complete.
41 Article - LBSCR Engineer's Photographs of 1907. Pictures include, 2 of Norwood Fork Junction switch which has been run through, Denmark Hill switch cabin under construction, 5 pictures of progress with the overhead electrification system, the Windsor Castle p/h part demolished, 4 of the Earlswood slip due to ground heave, 2 of a slip in South London, 4 of the track alongside the Kensington and Chelsea Cottage Home School at Banstead.
49 Article - The Fall and Rise of the SECR Steamship Onward. The article covers not only the why and the wherefore of Onward's scuttling and re-floating in 1918, but a quick look at - the history of Folkestone as a port - cross channel shipping in peace and war - troopships and trooping - through to Dunkirk and D-Day and Onward's scrapping in 1948. Pictures include, 1905 postcard of Onward at Boulogne 1905, loading at Folkestone post 1905, 2 of the scuttled ship prior to righting, the salvage operation ready to start showing the sheer legs and the locomotives on the pier.
53 Article - EMU Recognition Part 1. The Southern Electric Group have provided SW with a series of articles covering the range of electric and diesel-electric multiple units which have appeared on Southern metals. Pictures include Waterloo station of the W &C R just before completion in 1898, Set E stored at Horley? pending disposal, 2 of cars 1 and 21, and 1 of the interior under construction at Wilmington Delaware, 2 of the interiors on withdrawal, car No 3.
59 Article - The Lost Archives of Stephen Townroe - Part 11 Pictures include, LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.203 at Wadebridge, 2 pictures of light Pacifics one at Starcross on GWR and one on the Barnstaple line, 3 - 2 inside and one outside of the Devon Belle observation car, at Byfleet LSWR N15 King Arthur 4-6-0 No.450 Sir Kay also SR U class 2-6-0 No.1623, 6 pictures of LBSCR 0-6-0T No.82 Boxhill as first restored on exhibition at Dorking North, SR 4-6-2 under construction at Brighton (reported as 21C166 - later named Spitfire), 4 of a derailment at Chertsey 1947 of LSWR S15 class 4-6-0 No.502 hauled good train,2 pictures of locomotive testing of a LNER B1 4-6-0 and Dynamometer car No.902502 at Liverpool Street station, 3 of the damage suffered by SR King Arthur class 4-6-0 No.453 King Arthur just west of Farnborough 26 November 1947.
68 Picture of Eastleigh scrap line 1947/48 with LSWR T6 class 4-4-0 No.658.
69 'Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues. SW44 Tunnels and the definition there of, with comments on what actually constitutes a tunnel with actual lengths of some very short ones. SW42 Greenwich Park Revisited note on the temporary bridge. SW45 Salisbury - Exeter note on singling. SW44 Note that rear page picture 41313 is still operational. SW43/44 concerning accidents. With comments about the investigations and responsibilities. SW44 Big Diesels, on working in pairs and 10000 and 10001 at Woking, also other workings in that area. SW44 page 66 notes on workings on west of England services. Question on Mr Stroudley's 'Terriers'. SW44 on lack of EMU images. SW43 part 8 of The Lost Archives of Stephen Townroe - and date of pier head pictures circa 1946, notes on EMU stock and its formation. Pictures include SR 0-6-0 diesel shunter No.11001 u/d, a empty Brighton steam shed u/d, Waterloo signal box lit at night u/d, 2 of the landslip near Blackheath station 1958 with SR W class 2-6-4T, first electric unit arriving at Bognor 1938, West Croydon lamp oil store u/d.
77 Article - The Last Steam Train to Exeter Central. A description of the last steam run from Waterloo on the 8 January 1966. With SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34001 Exeter on the out and back leg to Salisbury and SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34015 Exmouth on the out and back leg to Exeter Central. Pictures include, SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34001 Exeter at Salisbury, 2 - BR Class 4 2-6-0 Nos. 76016 and 76008 at Salisbury shed, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34015 Exmouth at Salisbury (2) and Exeter (3).
82 Article - Ambulance Trains working to the Park Prewett Hospital and the part played by boys of the Basingstoke Division St John Ambulance Brigade in helping the transfer from train to emergency ambulances (ex coaches adapted) and then unloading at the hospital. Sketch map of area. Pictures include Basingstoke down yard (2), Basingstoke GWR station, Basingstoke shed with GNR No.251 and D11 No.62663.for the special workings for Farnborough air show traffic.
87 Article - The Croydon, Oxted & East Grinstead Railway. A article on the history leading up to it's construction, it's route and service history. Sketches of the two East Grinstead stations and St Margaret's Junction. Pictures include Over-bridge between Lingfield and Dormans, Copyhold Junction with LBSCR B1 Gladstone class 0-4-2 No.193 Fremantle on Horstead Keynes to Haywards Heath train, Oxted viaduct, Oxted tunnel, Whyteleafe station 1952, East Grinstead High Level station, East Grinstead Low Level station, LBSCR I3 class 4-4-2T No.32076 at Culver junction 1950, LBSCR C2X 0-6-0 No.32526 at Oxted, Oxted station 1948 with SR Q class 0-6-0 No.540 - LBSCR I3 class 4-4-2 No.32075 - LBSCR D1 class 0-4-2T No.2253, LBSCR C2X class 0-6-0 arriving at Oxted, LBSCR C2X class 0-6-0 No.1248 at north end water column, line near Ashurst.
104 Article - Pulverised Fuel Part 1 - No.A629, Starting with a overview of other use or attempted use of pulverised fuels around the world, we come to the Southern Railways contribution. U class 2-6-0 No.A629 was the chosen victim using hard black coal leaving Ashford works on the 29/12/1929. Eastbourne was the shed selected for the trials and the site of the fuel storage plant. Following use on the line including once with the 'Southern Belle' the trials were not a success. After transfer to Ashford eventually was restored to it's original condition in October 1932. Included is the Working Instructions for the operation of the AEG pulverised fuel apparatus fitted to 'U' Class 2-6-0 locomotive No.A629 of the Southern Railway. Pictures include No.A629 at Eastbourne shed 1932, 2 rear views accompanied by Terrier SECR No.751, on the 'Southern Belle', at a unknown location with 'Southern Belle' head code, 3 from the working instructions, feed screws, 2 views accompanied by Terrier SECR No.751 at Eastbourne, Terrier SECR No.751 at Ashford, front view as No.31629 at Norwood 1963.
115 Book Review - Colonel Stephens and his Railmotors - Pictures include Selsey station and the pair of Shefflex railcars and wagon
116 Article - Malden Manor four pictures of Southern concrete architecture. Showing both platforms in daylight and as lit at night.
Back Cover SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34006 Bude entering Dorchester South u/d.
 
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Front Cover SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34095 (Brentor) minus tender outside the lift road at Eastleigh shed u/d..
1 Marchwood station with 3 set DEMU u/d.
4 Introduction - pictures include Sidmouth Junction signal box, front of LSWR B4 0-4-0T No.30096 u/d.
6 Article - Disaster at Waller's Ash Tunnel of 1842. A look at the cause of the accident, and of the subsequent inquest of the four men killed. Including the actions of the coroner, who was at lengths to ensure a competent and honest verdict was returned. Pictures include - view from the top of the northern portal of Wallers Ash u/d, LSWR Urie S15 4-6-0 entering the southern portal u/d, SR Rbt Merchant Navy class 4-6-0 No.35028 Clan Line on south 'Bournemouth Belle' just left southern portal 1960, Joseph Locke portrait, Thomas Brassey portrait, SR King Arthur class 4-6-0 No.30768 Sir Balin about to enter up line portal 1960.
19 Article - Field Trip to Margate Sands. 1959 look at the remains of the SER Ramsgate branch to Margate. Pictures include end of coach set 696 in the stock sidings, interior of an open second of continental stock, front of Margate Sand station now a café, view across from the Margate Sands branch to the new! 1926 connection with a steam service about to pass a Hastings DEMU.
22 Article - Motorman of 1909. - From the Southern Region Magazine of 1959. Short description of the LBSCR overhead system, picture of Electric bogie power van No.10101.
24 Article - Forest Fires a look at the Southern Railways circular No. 56 of 1927 RAILWAY FIRES ACTS, 1905 and 1923, which highlighted those forest areas at risk from passing locomotives. Maps and diagrams of areas at risk include Alice Holt Forest, Wokingham Forest, Halwill Moor, Eggesford Forest, New Forest, Bedgebury Forest, Cranbourne Common. Included are instructions on methods of prevention and provision of equipment and its use. Picture is of SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34005 Barnstaple south of Shawford on up Bournemouth service 1965.
28 Article - EMU Recognition Part 2 The LB&SCR Elevated Electrics. A look at the Brighton answer to falling traffic on the South London line. Includes a description of the stock and its construction. Pictures include a three coach set as delivered 1908, 2nd view of the set, interior of the guard's/motorman's compartment showing the doors to and from the guard's/motorman sections and the cubicles doors of the high-tension cupboards. and a final front end view of guard's/motorman unit No.3203.
34 Colour Interlude - SR Lord Nelson class 4-6-0 No.30855 Robert Blake with the ANDES (Royal Mail Line) boat train on Western Docks curves Southampton 1961, Two-car Hampshire unit No.1101 at Eastleigh platform 2 u/d, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34015 Exmouth at St Denys u/d, BR 'Crosti'-boilered 9F class 2-10-0 No.92028 at Eastleigh u/d, Canute Road crossing Southampton Docks with one signal dis-armed 1981, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34105 Swanage at Eastleigh works 1963, LSWR G16 class 4-8-0T No.30495 at Eastleigh works u/d, snow plough DS70224 at Eastleigh shed 1966, LSWR T7 class 4-4-0 No.30717 at Wadebridge 1960, SR Rbt Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35022 Holland America Line on Bournemouth shed u/d, SR 4-SUB unit passing Orpington car sheds 1962, 2 SR HA electro-diesels E6003 leading at Eastleigh shed 1966, SR D65xx class at Worting Junction with condemned stock 1966,
42 Article - 'Happenstance' following a comment in SW45 wondering on the award of the MVO on E.C. Cox, Alastair Wilson came across the answer. The SECR was then the most used entry into and exit from this country by foreign heads of state and other dignitaries. It would seem that the death of King Edward caused much such traffic and E.C. Cox bore the responsibility for the organising this. The MVO is awarded by the Monarch for loyal service and such this was. List of such traffic on 2 days. Pictures include Portrait of Edwin Charles Cox 1868-1958 (1928), 3 pictures of Victoria Station as decorated for such traffic.
46 Article - Joseph 'Jock' Callaghan - Station Master Waterloo - The career of 44 years service from LNER Thornton Junction signal box lad (north of Edinburgh) to Station Manager/Area Manager, Waterloo. Pictures - with Sir Peter Parker Chairman BR u/d, 'Jock' in uniform u/d, with Sir Peter Joseph in Waterloo signal box u/d, greeting HM Queen Elizabeth u/d, attending a retirement presentation u/d, article on his retirement u/d, Certificate presented on his retirement.
54 Article - The Lost Archives of Stephen Townroe - Part 12 Pictures include, on the Eastleigh scrap road between 6/1947 and 4/1948, LBSCR I1X class 4-4-2T No.2597, LSWR T3 class 4-4-0 No.571, LSWR B4 class 0-4-0T No.88. Around Eastleigh LSWR B4 class 0-4-0T No.93 (St Malo), Vulcan-built USA Tank 0-6-0T No.64 (WD No.1959), LSWR B4 class 0-4-0T No.102 Granville, LSWR L11 class 4-4-0 No.437 converted to oil burning, SR USA Tank 0-6-0T No.70 (WD No.1960), SR Schools class 4-4-0 No.s934 St Lawrence at rear of shed, LSWR L11 class 4-4-0 No.157 converted to oil burning, SR USA Tank 0-6-0T No.70 (WD No.1960) after modification, trackside switch-box (n.f.i), LSWR T9 class 4-4-0 No.337 on Guildford turntable, LSWR 415 class 4-4-2T class No.3520, LSWR King Arthur class 4-6-0 No.? 777 passing Campbell Road bridge, trial layout of prefabricating flat-bottom rail into a turnout on ground north of Bishopstoke bridge, track-side fire of dry grass following passage of a Lord Nelson locomotive, 3 of LSWR T3 class 4-4-0 No.563 being prepared of entry into the works prior to the LSWR centenary celebrations.
66 Article - Salisbury to Exeter Part 3 - Time runs out for the old order. The rundown of steam and the holiday trains no longer run, single line over large parts of the route traversed by a variety of diesel types. Diesel Multiple Units and the loss of freight traffic, but come the twenty-first century and a gleam of hope starts to appear. Pictures include - SR Rbt Merchant Navy 4-6-2 No.35013 Blue Funnel at Exmouth Junction u/d, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34036 Westward Ho at Exeter Central 1963, front of SR Rbt Merchant Navy 4-6-2 No.35007 Aberdeen Commonwealth at Exeter Coaling Shute u/d, front of SR Rbt Merchant Navy 4-6-2 No.35009 Shaw Savill on ACE at Exeter Central u/d, 72C Yeovil Town shed with Nos. 34010 Sidmouth, 76005, 82011, 31822 and Prairie tank 1963, SR Rbt Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34089 602 Squadron on Salisbury shed 1966, LSWR M7 0-4-4T No.30129 at Yeovil Town 1963, Yeovil Junction with u/n Pannier tank and Bullied pacific taking water 1964, in Salisbury shed BR Class 4 No.76067 with Crompton D6534 and Warship D829 Magpie 1967, Sherborne station with Warship pulling out over crossing late 1960s, Warship crossing former S & D track bed at Templecombe 1968, Salisbury shed with withdrawn locomotives post 1967 with BR Class 4 2-6-4T No.80016 in foreground, 3 of class 33s working at (a) Buckthorn Western tunnel, (b) at Templecombe, (c) at Whimple. class 50 No.50 015 about to pass another at Pinhoe u/d, class 50 at Gillingham with 1957 signal box u/d, Class 47 no.47709 on up service at Salisbury 1993, Exmouth station overgrown track and DMU u/d, Exeter Central mid-1960s with DMU leaving and a steam locomotive in Bay platform No.4, Exeter Central and class 50 with up service mid-1980s, United Dairies creamery at Chard Junction prior to closure, Private steam special with SR Rbt Merchant Navy 4-6-2 No.35028 Clan Line enters Sherborne 1958.
82 Article - A Visit to Feltham Shed - Summer 1964. A description of some of the stock on shed at this visit. Pictures include front of shed and part of the stock in use, LSWR S15 class 4-6-0 No.30842 in shed, SR Q1 0-6-0 No.33012 soon off shed.
84 'Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues. SW44 Portsmouth Direct and additional notes on building cost and the speeds run on the line. SW45 Portsmouth Direct and mystery image - it's Milford Surrey. SW45/6 On going series Salisbury to Exeter 1-2 notes on signalling. SW45 photo caption of Honor Oak Park is wrong should be Honor Oak which is on the old Crystal Palace High Level Line. SW45 Southern Civil Engineering and additional notes on Slade Green, Impedance bonds. SW45 The EPB Story, Part 7 on use of MLV and Trailer Luggage Vans, also note on Victoria Station platform layout which allowed two 8-car trains to use one platform. SW45 p.12 Heading photo is LBSCR I3 class 4-4-2T No.2082 plus note on Bartholomew's' sidings. SW45 The Lost Archives of Stephen Townroe - Part 10 on picture of Esher station approach. SW44 Notes on Peasmarsh Junction, with pictures of the brick arch and the WW2 pillbox, the location of the 'Bournemouth Belle' Woking Junction and information on the two buses. SW45 Eastleigh, comment on the article and hope for more to come, picture of interior of Carriage Works and 4-COR unit 3071 also staff picture 1937. SW45 Lawson Billington of the Brighton - additional note on the use of 'K' class boiler in 'B4X' rebuild, plus additional notes on Salisbury to Exeter. Pictures include LBSCR E4 class 0-6-2T No.32480 near Eridge on Lewes train 1952, Meldon Junction signal box south of Oakhampton u/d, SR Declaration and Consignment Note (front and back), Drummond Bug at Southampton Docks u/d, GNR passenger brake on rear of SR train ? National Trust sign on the WW2 pillbox and brick arch, S R Rbt Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35004 Cunard White Star showing broken front near side tyre in the slip.
93 Article - Pulverised Fuel Part 2 - No.A629 - Translation of the German engineer's report on the tests carried out from Ashford. Included is the picture from the report of A629 at Ashford in 1930.
95 Article - Slip Coaches on the Chatham and South Eastern - From a short history of slip coaches and the methods used, the article concentrates on the slip services of the LCDR and the SER, which continued in SECR, then Southern days. Pictures include a SER Third taken in 1885. SECR Slip Third Brake No.969 of 1908 now SR Third Brake No.3311 as part of set 912 without slip coupling 1949. View of Ashford carriage shop c.1870. New SER brake-third No.2294 at Ashford. SECR Slip Third Brake No.976 of 1909 now SR Third Brake No.6637 of set 920 1956 and a undated at Blackheath and again at Maze Hill 1956. End view of converted brake No.6641 from set 666. Grounded body of No.3315 at Eastleigh to diagram 51 in the 1950s. Table of slip services and a table of companies with slip services from 1909 - 1914 - 1925.
107 Article - Irresistible Force/ Immovable Object. The accident of 23 December 1955 just east of Woking station. Involved was a EMU which was run into by SR N15X class 4-6-0 No.32327 Trevithick. Due to the displaced bogie of the EMU the passing up train had all axle box covers form the engine pony truck back - the tender and all eleven coaches knocked off. Pictures include front view of SR West Country class No.34041 Wilton and 4 views of the damage to 34041, bogie van No.267 and front end damage to No.32327 Trevithick.
110 Book Review - Ryde Rail - A history of the tube trains. Somerset and Dorset from the footplate.
Back page Picture - Southern Architecture - Lymington Town station
 
Issue No.48 October 2019
 
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Front Cover Class 33 D6526 passing Southampton Central en route to Fawley with barrier wagons and empty tank cars u/d.
1 Inside of Eastleigh? Shed showing the walkways for safe crossing of pits u/d.
4 Introduction - picture, warning sign of low bridge for Drivers, Guards and Shunters site unknown.
6 Article - The Kent Coal Industry - Beginning with the history of coal in the East Kent area and small maps, the article looks at the four pits in turn, Betteshanger, Chislet, Snowdown and Tilmanstone. Lists include outputs and locomotive allocations, also mention of the East Kent Railway and the Overhead ropeway from Tilmanstone to Dover Harbour. Pictures include, Shakespeare Cliff colliery, Betteshanger Avonside Co.0-6-0ST St Martin 1931 and Hunslet 'Austerity' No 9 0-6-0ST 1954 in 1959, Chislet from the air cica1969, Snowdown Avonside 0-6-0ST 1927 St Thomas in1959 and Avonside 0-6-0ST 1927 St Dunstan u/d, Tilmanstone Hunslet DM 0-4-0 No.11 1955 in 1959. SECR O1 class 0-6-0 No.31258 at Tilmanstone 1959, the cliff face exit into Dover Harbour of the Overhead ropeway u/d.
15 Picture Article - Nostalgia at Portsmouth - a series of 9 pictures taken around the platforms of Portsmouth Town station in 1951
18 Article - Victorian Boom and Bust - Railway Mania and the Bank of Overend Gurney. Beginning with an overview of the financial situation leading up to the start of railway age. The procedure of obtaining parliamentary approval, the mechanism of the compulsory purchase powers, and the survey, leading to the start of construction. An explanation of the causes of the Mania and its effects on railway companies, contractors, banks and the building of lines or not. With a look at the aftermath as it affected those lines comprising the future Southern Railway. Pictures include, the remains of the Canterbury and Whitstable 0-4-0 Invicta of 1830, 2 of LSWR Well Tank No.30587 at Dunmere level crossing and at the water tank in Pencarrow woods 1960, excavated atmospheric pipes of the London and Croydon railway, Eastleigh (originally Bishopstoke) 1860s? spoil tipping on the Meon Valley line early1900s, Dorchester up platform odd layout u/d, portrait of James Staats Forbes 1823-1904, tunnel on the Chichester to Midhurst railway u/d, 2 of the Ouse Valley Railway works 1950,
31 Article - A 'Britannia' at Portsmouth and North Camp. The LCGB 'Vectis Railtour' on 4 October 1964. A description of the tour with 4 pictures of BR Britannia class 7 4-6-2 No.70000 Britannia at, North Camp 3, Portsmouth Harbour.
34 Article - Pat Harmer, Polegate Signalman. On his journey from junior porter at Polegate to his final posting at Eastbourne in 1998. Pictures include as junior porter at Polegate, 2 of Polegate station including SR U1 class 2-6-0 No.31897 on down Sunny South Express u/d, 3 of Berwick signal box exterior and interior u/d, 3 of Hampden Park signal box exterior and interior u/d, Eastbourne station with reduced track plan, 3 of Eastbourne signal box.
44 Article - (More) Southern Railway Inspections - Memorandum of inspection in the West of England 17, 18, and 19 August 1937. The following sites were visited - Chilmark, Templecombe, Axminster, Seaton, Sidmouth Junction, Exmouth, Exeter Central, St. Budeaux, Ernesettle, Stonehouse Pool, Cattewater, Plymouth Friary, Plymouth North Road. Pictures include - SR S15 class 4-6-0 No.30830 passing Sherborne 1950, SR S15 class 4-6-0 No.30845 at Seaton Junction u/d, LSWR Adams X6 class 4-4-0 No.662 near Oakhampton 1928, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34017 Ilfracombe crossing Tavistock viaduct on the ACE circa1955, LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30034 at Torrington 1954, LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.30193 shunting at Plymouth Friary 1958.
49 Article - Southampton Central to Redbridge. Follow on from the page 28 article in SW23. A over-view of the route and the following pictures - SR S15 class 4-6-0 No.30827 passing under the footbridge 1958, SR King Arthur class 4-6-0 No.30782 Sir Brian on the Bournemouth to York train 1959, SR Lord Nelson class 4-6-0 No.30852 Sir Walter Raleigh on slow Bournemouth train1959, SR U class 2-6-0 No.31795 heading a goods train off the Bournemouth line 1959, SR U class 2-6-0 No.31792 on a working of a down passenger train from Andover, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34007 Wadebridge on down Bournemouth train1959, BR Class 4 4-6-0 No.75066 passing Redbridge station on parcels train for Salisbury 1960. BR Class 3 2-6-2T No.82014 passing Redbridge Junction on oil tank train from Fawley 1960, SR S15 class 4-6-0 No.30509 passing Redbridge Junction on a permanent way train 1960, SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34017 Ilfracombe at Southampton Central taking water 1966.
55 'Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues. Seaton Junction 1927/8 picture, SW45 illustration on p93. location is just south of Redhill 'B' box, SW45 p48 note on possible route indication as part of the Birkenhead cross country to the SE & South coast, SW46 p102 puzzling headcode - possibly Tunbridge Wells West working, SW46 p26 'Ks' working to Salisbury on freight, Question on loco working on the Hastings line, SW47 comments on Weller's Ash and 'deodands', SW45 p12 Drayton/Portfield and reasons to think it is Portfield box, SW46 LSWR Locomotive Class Designations and page 8 table order D4 was for Class O2 not T1, SW46 the Corydon, Oxted & East Grinstead Railway p93 it is the low level that remains in use, SW46 correction on the Exeter Special - p77 Exeter is taking on water at Fareham, request for information on Torrington Signal Box, 'Might have beens' comments on plans for the Southern Heights Railway and others in the area, SW45 Kent Coast and BEPs and CEPs location of the photo being between Rainham and Newington, comment on 'pressure ventilated BEP 7022. Pictures include Exmouth station from Topsham home signal, Bosham signal box, Thornton Heath overhead wiring and a triple dummy ground signal, Gloucester Road and the East Croydon spur starting signal with Coligny Welch indicators and a copy of the order of 1927 to replace these with yellow fish tailed upper quadrant semaphores with yellow and green lights, LNER A4 4-6-2 locomotive No.22 Mallard at Andover Junction 1948.
61 Article - The Lost Archives of Stephen Townroe - Part 13 Pictures include,4 of LSWR T3 class 4-4-0 No.563 at Eastleigh shed (also in view Nos 157 and 1625 as oil burners), SR Lord Nelson class 4-6-0 No.30864 Sir Martin Frobisher at Southampton Docks for Royal visit 1948, SR N15x class 4-6-0 No32329 Stephenson coaling at Eastleigh by steam crane u/d, LSWR 0298 class 2-4-0WT No.30585 after overhaul at Eastleigh u/d, 3 photos of the results of a collapsed firebox of LBSCR E4 class 0-6-2T at Bevois Park 1949, 2 of LSWR H15 class 4-6-0 No.30478 and LSWR K10 class 4-4-0 just west of Southampton Central u/d, from the footplate of a Lord Nelson class 4-6-0 No.30853 Sir Richard Grenville approaching Wellers Ash tunnel u/d, 4 of Merchant Navy No.35030 under erection at Eastleigh 1949, wheel set off a Maunsell/Urie 4-6-0.
70 Article - Interlude at Penshurst, 1966. A picture look at this station before the rebuilding and subsequent electrification of this line. Pictures include - No.1204 runs into the down platform 1966, 'Tadpole' unit running into Penshurst, unit No.1314 at the down platform 1966, BRCW Co. Type 3 Bo-Bo No.D6513 enters down platform and second view departing1966, Hastings unit No.1019 with up train, class 205 Hampshire unit No.1115.
74 Article - Len Mumford A Railway Life- A story of a railway man. Pictures include SR Rbt Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 at Woking on a Bournemouth Belle working u/d, picture of the LSWR Waterloo Cricket Club 1911, from 'A' box a very empty Waterloo u/d, 2 of Waterloo 'A' box interior u/d, in the new signal box circa 1936, damage to main line arches 160,161 and 162 1940, damage to station, stock and platforms 3 & 4 1940, Len on his award of B E M 1943, greeting actress Valerie Hobson at Waterloo, with SECR C class 0-6-0 No.31102 u/d, interior Blackfriars signal box u/d, HM The Queen at Waterloo u/d.
85 Article - Mr Drummond's LSWR 4-4-0s - A short chronical of these classes. Pictures include LSWR S11 class 4-4-0 No.395 new at Nine Elms 1903, LSWR T9 class 4-4-0 No.305 in as built condition u/d, LSWR T9 class 4-4-0 No.336 post-grouping and 6w tender u/d, LSWR T9 class 4-4-0 No.30721 and 8w tender at Eastleigh station with just over 1 year life left - 1957 note 3-set is No.975, LSWR T9 class 4-4-0 No.30300 6w tender between Shawford and Shawford Junction 1957, LSWR T9 class 4-4-0 No. u/n at Nursling 1957, LSWR K10 class 4-4-0 No.383 possibly around Clapham Junction, LSWR K10 class 4-4-0 No.136 u/d location u/n, LSWR K10 class 4-4-0 No.382 at Yeovil u/d, LSWR L11 class 4-4-0 No.408 as new at Nine Elms, LSWR L11 class 4-4-0 No.409 in SR days u/d, LSWR S11 class 4-4-0 No.404 minus cross water tubes and wing plates in SR days, LSWR L12 class 4-4-0 No.442 at Bromley 1938, LSWR D15 class 4-4-0 No.463 as new, LSWR D15 class 4-4-0 No.472 at Fareham 1951, LSWR D15 class 4-4-0 No.4712 at Fareham u/d, LSWR C8 class 4-4-0 No.292 possibly on a Bournemouth working u/d.
99 Article - Back to the Future. A look back at the electrification of the Bournemouth line services out of Waterloo. Pictures include Class 33 Bo-Bo No.D6518 with a new TC unit No.406 from York bound for Eastleigh, passing Basingstoke Barton Mills carriage sidings u/d, TC unit No.406 showing with tail lamp and later TC unit No.416 with the double red blank u/d, Class 71 ED Bo-Bo No.E6016 at Clapham Junction u/d, nose to nose Class 33 Bo-Bo No.D6526 and Class 71 ED Bo-Bo No.E6025 on dual working u/d, Class 33 Bo-Bo between two TC units at Bournemouth u/d, 4 VEP unit No.7712 at Fleet u/d. Southern Way Special Issue No.16 50 YEARS OF THE BOURNEMOUTH ELECTRICS 1967-2017.
103 Book Review - LBSCR Carriages, Vol 3, Bogie Stock 1879 - 1907 by Ian White published by HMRS.
Back page Picture - BR Class 4MT 2-6-4T No.80147 and Bulleid 3-set 781 at Eastleigh but with a puzzle as to the headcode? u/d.
 
Issue No.49 January 2020
 
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Front Cover 3 - 2Bil sets on the Portsmouth Direct line, set No.2043 leading u/d.
1 Marchwood semaphore signals u/d.
5 Introduction - picture, front view of SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34094 Mortehoe arriving at Birmingham Snow Hill 1963.
6 Article - John Gayward Click 'Engineering the Southern' Part 1 - A look at his early years up to his start as a Premium Apprentice. Pictures include J G C standing along side SR Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35028 Clan Line, LSWR King Arthur class 4-6-0 No.755 The Red Knight in war time livery u/d, SR Leader class Co-Co No. 36001 in workshop grey u/d, LNER A4 class No.4499 Pochard in silver livery at Kings Cross pre-war, children boarding a evacuation train u/d, cover of Maccano Magazine June 1941, SR Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.21C2 Union Castle at Exmouth Junction with fire damaged casing u/d, SR Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.21C4 Cunard White Star at Exmouth Junction with shot up damaged casing removed 1942, Waterloo concourse 1940, Brighton drawing office u/d.
18 Article - Southern Ways and Means - A look at some publications and the services that they referred to, which are surprisingly very varied, and at times very humours with sketch's drawings and cartoons. These being by some of the most prominent writers and artists of the day. Mention is also made of odd or special rates for a circus, farm animals and arrangements for unaccompanied children! to mention but a few.
25 Picture Article - Lynton & Barnstaple Revisited - includes 4 advertising posters an pictures of - Woody Bay circa 1924 with Baldwin built LYN 2-4-2T and the station masters dog, LEW 2-6-2T No.188 on mixed train taken from Martinhoe Cross Bridge circa 1927/8, EXE 2-6-2T No.760 at Woody Bay 1935, YEO No.E759 from New Mill Lane overbridge circa 1927/8, Blackmoor station circa 1935, LYN 2-4-2T E762 and EXE 2-6-2T No.760 at Chelfham waits as trains cross 1935.
29 Article - Robert Billinton's Brighton 4-4-0s - A look at his designs with comments on their design features, together with the subsequent alterations and modifications. Lasting to the beginning of the fifties they looked better than they performed and it was, first Marsh then Lawson Billinton's improvements, that helped to uphold the family name. Pictures include, 2-4-0 No.201 Belgravia, B2 class 4-4-0 No.171 Nevill with the 1899 Royal Train, B4 class 4-4-0 No.54 La France in 1905, B4 class 4-4-0 No.46 Prince of Wales post May 1906 livery, B4 class 4-4-0 ( former His Majesty) No.B42 post grouping possible at Bognor, B4X class 4-4-0 No.2060 location unknown u/d, B4X class 4-4-0 No.2052 location unknown u/d, B4X class 4-4-0 No.2052 on up train at Vauxhall 1950, B4X class 4-4-0 No.32072 at Farnborough 1950.
39 Article - The Lost Archives of Stephen Townroe - Part 14 Pictures include, Lymington Pier station buffers with the Yarmouth ferry in the channel, also 3 pictures of the Tablet and the catching methods u/d. View of S&D Highbridge station with the works in the background u/d. William H Nicholson SCT's immediate boss at Eastleigh, SECR P class 0-6-0T No.31325 at Eastleigh u/d, 2 members of SCT's family on front of LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30242 u/d, SR Lord Nelson class 4-6-0 No. u/k on a through working via the Western Region near Hinton Admiral u/d, and a u/k Bullied 4-6-2 with Bournemouth line services u/d, LBSCR E1/R class 0-6-2T No.32696 and LSWR H15 class 4-6-0 No.30491 ex works u/d, Near Ealing (Totton) LSWR N15 class 4-6-0 No.30736 Excalibur on Bournemouth working and 2 x LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T on Fawley empty stock working to Fawley u/d, S&D Highbridge Wharf and sign giving Table of Tolls and Rates of Tonnage, 3 of the tablet exchange apparatus and damage caused by miss-aligned equipment on the S & D 1951, 4 pictures of scrapping at Eastleigh Works including the remains of 32039 Hartland Point and L11 No.30134 circa 1951, SR Leader class 0-6-6-0T No.36001 being broken up.
51 Article - Nostalgia at Brighton - Picture feature with 1, the 'Porte cochère' and Trafalgar Street bridge, 2, Mocatta's colonnades echoed in the present day-entrance, 3, looking out into the 'porte cochère', 4, Third class East bound ticket windows, 5, (see on bottom of page 56) The concourse, indicator and ticket barriers Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.
54 Article - 'Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues. Pictures included, Banbury 1951 with LNER (GNR) brake attached to through service to Southern, LSWR S15 class 4-6-0 No.506 on Alresford service passing ex Canute Road signal at Ropley u/d, 4-Sub No.S5210 at Sidcup 1953, 3 of Class 24 diesel-electric Co-Co on loan to S Region 1959-1960 Nos D500/11/14, picture of Dr Beeching and others on Three Bridges station u/d, 2 of I-o-W, Ryde and platform 1 & 2 and Whitwell station prior to 1926, view from top of tender across the top of the boiler to the chimney likely to be Merchant Navy 1957, Effingham Junction service at Waterloo 1980. SW43 p 5 LSWR T9 class 4-4-0 No.30117 the track on the right cannot be the Fawley line, the junction for which is beyond Totton, SW43 p40 the locomotive number should be No.30804, SW47 p59 picture of Schools class No.s934 date March 1948, also cattle wagons possibly empties returning to West Country, SW46 location of picture on page 63 as Purley with additional information, also on page 56 information on a GWR Hall class No.5956 Horsley Hall which made it to Redhill via the West London line in 1954! SW45 Additional information on Maunsell's successor and rejection of Lawson Billington as unsuitable for service even in WW2, antidote on commuting, SW47 correction to page 35 Exmouth is not leaving from St Denys but is leaving Poole station in the up direction, SW47 additional information on the Fatalities at Wellers Ash including later accidents and incidents, SW46 the Croydon, Oxted & East Grinstead Railway and addition information and anecdote brining this story up to electrification. SW47 reference to 'Slip Coaches' and 'Salisbury-Exeter' Mike King gives more detailed information on set 696, the Bulleid Pacifics fates, Warship use on the route, Mogul at Yeovil most likely U class 31802, 34041 at Oatlands sidings and the 4-COR unit 3147, Mike Burgess adds information on Tonbridge accident of 1866 with slip coach for Hastings.
65 Article - From the Transport Treasury Archive - Alec Swain, a professional railway man and one time Shed master at Willesden. Pictures include, Brighton works with 'D' No.31574, 'M7' No.30039, 2 LMS Fairburn 2-6-4Ts the first 42074, a 'R1' tank, 'M'7 No.30322. Eastleigh? with USA Tank, perhaps a 'Q', Bullied Pacifics, Lord Nelson, Urie 4-6-0, 'O2' and No.34048. Norwood Junction 1952 with 'C2X' No.32544 2x 'Q' class 1- No.30537 and 'E4X' class 0-6-2T No.32466. Stewarts Lane and 'C' class No.1582. Nine Elms, 2 of U class No.1611, turntable showing part of the mechanism with a Paddlebox being turned. Detail showing Weir pump and Westinghouse pump ? Ashford 'C'. 'N15X' Stephenson with centre set of driving wheels removed. Stewarts Lane Cowans Sheldon 15 ton crane.
71 Article - Kangaroos and Keys at Knowle- The Southern and Sidmouth. A look at the railway and resort, including the Knowle which became a Southern Hotel. Pictures include - Sidmouth looking down from the west, LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30024 at Sidmouth station with branch train, 6 pictures of Knowle and its interior.
74 Picture Article - The Bulleid Graveyard - Images from the Wilf Stanley Collection at The Transport Treasury - 19 pictures of Bulleid locomotives or bits there of, numbers known are 34060, 35008, 34098, 35008, 34017, 35013, 35023 & 35008, 35013, 35007, a very sad end.
84 Article - Farewell to Steam 'Over the Alps' 1966 (A Trilogy of Rail tours) Part 1 - 'The S15 Commemorative Rail tours' Organised by the Locomotive Club of Great Britain - A look at the 5 specials which cross The Alps between January and March 1966, and the three that Les Price travelled on. Pictures and maps, Include Cover of the itinerary for 16th January and map of route, SR S15 class 4-6-0 No.30837 passing Woking on first tour, SR S15 class 4-6-0 No.30837 leaving Alresford on first tour, SR S15 class 4-6-0 No.30837 and SR U class 2-6-0 No.31639 at Bentley on first tour, 2 of SR U class 2-6-0 No.31639 at Bordon, SR U class 2-6-0 No.31639 at Bentley, 3 of SR S15 class 4-6-0 No.30837 and SR U class 2-6-0 No.31639 double heading, front view of SR S15 class 4-6-0 No.30837 with head board, SR USA class 0-6-0T No.30073 at Eastleigh, LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30053 stored at Eastleigh, SR U class 2-6-0 No.31639 having its smokebox being emptied of ash at Eastleigh.
94 Article - Crewkerne's Calf Float - A look at a simple solution to the somewhat tricky problem of moving calves. Unlike cows which can be pushed and shoved, calves are a awkward size but energetic and wayward (personal note, I have helped load calves in to lorry's, and realised it is a spectator sport, one not to be involved in, likewise even more so with pigs and sheep!). The article looks at the traffic and its decline on a broader front due to alterations in the meat trade, too local slaughter and freezing or frozen imported meat. Pictures include Crewkerne's Calf Float and one on the IoWSR marked Portsmouth Harbour - Ryde Pierhead only.
96 Book Review - Gilbert Szlumper and Leo Amery of the Southern Railway, by John King, Pen & Sword.
Back page Picture - Pegasus running as 'The Trianon Bar' in the Golden Arrow at Dover Marine 1963.
 
Issue No.50 April 2020
 
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Front Cover Picture - LBSCR E4 class 0-6-2T No.32505 on Guildford shed 1959
Title Picture - 2 class 419 MLVs with 9001 leading on a water tank duty to Dover Harbour running through Dover Priory station.
2 Picture - SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34038 (formerly Lynton) at Tyseley shed with a CADBURY'S special u/d.
3 Picture - SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34019 Bideford close up of driving wheel and name plate u/d.
6 Introduction
7 Pictures - 1. Where is it? - It is at Station Road, Strood (station just behind the camera on the left) facing south with SR L1 class 4-4-0 No.31753 crossing the rebuilt LCDR bridge on a down train from Victoria. The lines under the bridge going south are the ex SER line to Maidstone etc., and yes it has been a very busy road. 2. Clapham junction carriage sidings likely to be early 50s, two sets identifiable are 820 and 292. 3. Fratton shed November 1949, LSWR T9 class 4-4-0 No.30287, LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30045 & LBSCR C2/C2X 0-6-0 No.? Eastleigh Carriage works with the grounded body of 'the Bug' (Drummond's F9 class 4-2-4T).
9 Article - The Lost Archives of Stephen Townroe - Part 15 The Final instalment. Pictures include, SR DM 0-6-0 No.11001 in Eastleigh East yard circa 1951/52, 3 of the re-railing of LBSCR C2X class 0-6-0 No.32522 after the collapsed culvert incident on the Midhurst to Chichester line 1952, 3 of the re-roofing work at Bournemouth 1952/3, HM The Queen at Fort Brockhurst in 1952, SR's regional Mutual Improvement competition with Traffic Manager Mr Chrimes in the chair circa 1952, LMS DE No.10000 draining condensate? from fuel tank Waterloo 1953, SR Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35020 Bibby Line broken driving axle 1953, 3 of special train headed by Lord Nelson class No.? for Society Wedding at Beaulieu 31/10/1953, 3 of LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30480 with broken tyre near Itchen Abbas 1953 plus view of a LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T near Holmsley u/d, SR Lord Nelson class No.30854 Howard of Effingham re-railed at Shawford 1952, SCTs family at Eastleigh Carriage Works.
21 Article - John Gayward Click 'Engineering the Southern' Part 2 - his Ashford years. Pictures include SR Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.21C1 Channel Packet on a freight duty at Salisbury u/d, SR Q class 0-6-0 under construction at Brighton 1942, SECR E class 4-4-0 No.31166 at Ashford shed ready for a RCTS railtour u/d, GER A55 CLASS 0-10-0 No.20 (Decapod), SR West Country class No.2IC135 (later Shaftesbury) 1946, SR Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.21C13 Blue Funnel at Waterloo u/d. With the Testing Section at Brighton. SECR J class 0-6-4T No.31596, SR Lord Nelson class No.30851 Sir Francis Drake leaving Waterloo for Bournemouth u/d, SR Lord Nelson class No.850 Lord Nelson with indicator shelter u/d, Dynamometer Cars - LNER Dynamometer car returning home after testing No.36001 1950, Drawing Office tales - Meldon viaduct, Bulleid's Coaches - corridor brake composite No. S 6717 S at Clapham Yard early 1950s.
34 Article - Knowle Halt. Knowle Hospital (formerly the Hampshire County Asylum). Arising out of a unofficial arrangement of stopping trains on visiting days, finally with the building of the Meon Valley line a halt was provided in 1907. The article chronicles the various changes to track and faculties till closure in 1964. Track diagram's, pre 1906, 1904, 1908, 1922 and 1960. Pictures include 3 of Knowle Halt in BR days.
38 Article - Tornado Time. Recalling the very rare form of a Tornado that crossed Central and South Eastern England on the evening of the 5th of September 1958. Due to the timing of the violent thunderstorm and accompanying torrential rain at that time, disruption was wide spread. Table of incidents by location with commentary on the lines affected. Likewise as to pictures, none of that incident, but the following of other bad weather conditions. SR 4SUB unit No.5772 January 1962, Orpington car sheds January 1987, Headcorn signal box April 1968, Sevenoaks 1981, Headcorn station platforms April 1968, Headcorn station platforms April 1979.
46 Picture Article - Southern 'Atmosphere' from the Paul Hocquard Collection Pictures include, 2 SR Q1 class 0-6-0 No's unknown at Guildford undated, condemned stock train location unknown, STRONG COUNTRY signboard Micheldever late 1950s/early 1960s, Blandford Forum platform board through carriage window undated, inside Midford signal box undated, Bath Green Park platform with cat undated, Remember when trains Carried mail and parcels? location unknown ? BR class 5?, LSWR M7 class No.30032 at Waterloo having brought in the stock for the Bournemouth Belle u/d, Nine Elms loco shed with 2 men a trolley and a rod, SECR C class 0-6-0 No.31271 on snow plough standby duty at Ashford u/d.
56 Article - 'During the Small Hours' A Tribute to H C Casserley. The passing of RM Casserley, H C,s son in 2018 giving rise to a tribute to both Farther and son's contribution to our knowledge of railways past, is remembered in this article. Covering steam services during the four hours of no electric services at night in and around London. Pictures include LSWR T class 4-4-0 No.710 alongside Nine Elms original coaling stage 1926, LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.207 at Lucas Terrace Halt 1925.
59 Article - Obituary, Alan Blackburn by Mike King. Picture of ex-LBSCR 30ft covered carriage truck, SR No.4758 [LBSCR No.128 of 1907] to Diagram 1164 at Southampton Docks 1938.
61 Article - The 'Croydon Tangle' - 2 line diagrams serving as a location map of this article with it's many junctions and routes. The Railways of Croydon describing the evolution from proposed canal to the Surrey Iron Railway, the first public railway. From this has sprung a veritable cats cradle of lines, connections, stations and services which continue to this day. 2 line drawings of connections centred on East Croydon 1979 and 1980, 2 drawings of Gloucester Road Junction. Pictures include Stone blocks and rail from the Surrey Iron Railway, Section of atmospheric pipe from the London and Croydon line, poster offering £10 reward for information re tampering with a signal 1888, Purley engine shed u/d, Notice of alteration of signals at West Croydon LBSCR u/d, Notice of new junction, signal boxes and down and up loop line platforms at Purley Station LBSCR u/d, 1888 notice of Caterham Junction station will be altered to PURLEY, Purley North Down home and splitting signals, What was Corbett's Lane (recently Rotherhithe New Road), Passenger train East Croydon c1905, Redhill at the point of the Brighton main line and Guildford routes u/d, notice closing of Central Croydon Station 1890, notice of opening Selsdon Road Station 1885, LBSCR H2 class 4-4-2 No.32421 South Foreland at East Croydon 1950, signals at South Croydon u/d.
79 Article - 'Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues. Pictures included, Carriage roof board MARYLEBONE - BRIGHTON - PORTSMOUTH - WATERLOO ? Which rail tour. LSWR F9 class 4-2-4T No.58s is this at Eastleigh? u/d. LBSCR D1 class 0-4-2T No.256 at Seaton Junction with branch train of gate stock u/d. 4 SUB compartment interior u/d. Paddock Wood station up line being renewed see SW8 and SW14. 2 of Andover under the heading 'Steam Commuting in the 1960s' with SR Rbt Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34052 Lord Dowding and BR Class 4MT 2-6-4T No.80082 1966. LSWR T6 Cass 4-4-0 No.563 as restored on shed at Brighton u/d. Ventnor platform end looking towards the tunnel with unknown class O2 1965 SW48 New Identities? The two M7s which swapped identities 30031 and 30128. SW Special 13 Chislehurst Goods Yard, this did not become the car park which is along Station Approach. SW48 The picture of No.383 was Clapham Junction, No.563 hauled the restored coach up to Waterloo, and notes on the atmospheric pumping stations. Memories of Bexleyheath line down the years, including the accident of class 47 No.1630 in 1972, and the Caledonian Railway single No.123 at the Bluebell line. SW48 Locomotive points raised by Eric Youldon on the S15s, page 2 picture, T9 No.336 and the correct date the L12s went to the Eastern Section as 1925. SW48 Nick Stanbury comments on page 5, confirms the S15 steam pipes. SW48 Alan King re No.563 and provides information on John Francis and his life on the railway from 1892. SW48 Peter Jordan provides more information on No.563, it's selection and the work required to put it into working order. New Book - RAILWAYS OF ROCHESTER a brief history of the lines that served the Medway Towns 1845 - 2018. The cover looks back to the Medway and the mystery bridge on page 7.
86 Article - The Lines and Stations Dr Beeching Did Not Close: Further Notes From Richard Simmons Reference SW42. The short spur between Point Pleasant Junction and East Putney. It seems this line use as a diversionary route may have played a part. Pictures - Battersea cabin, LSWR 395 class 0-6-0 No.30577, fogman at work in the London area u/d.
89 Picture Article - Frant Station from late Victorian to early 1900s. C1898 likely the Station Master and probably signalman, view of the station platform post 1905, 5 undated - Signal Box, platform looking down to Wadhurst, ? Member of the Lavender family, ganger and platelayers at the north end with part of goods yard, Down Hastings goods entering station.
92 Picture Article - Eastleigh 8 August 1966. A visit starting with, SR Rbt West County class 4-6-2 No.34017 Ilfracombe at Waterloo platform 3, Class 33 Bo-Bo D6578 passing through on van train, SR USA class 0-6-0T No.30069 on transfer freight, DE Class 07 0-6-0 No. D 2998 in station, BR class 4 4-6-0 No.75077 in depot, LMS Ivatt class 2 2-6-2T No.41287, Rbt West County class 4-6-2 No.34097 awaiting scraping, U class No.31639 awaiting scraping, class 5 No.73170 awaiting scraping, N class 31408 awaiting scraping, LMS Black 5 class No.44942 in station.
98 Article - Field Trip to Bembridge. Picture article on this Isle of Wight corner. Painting of the train ferry PS Carrier arriving at Langstone Harbour after crossing from St Helens Quay, pictures , St Helens seafront and rake of Metropolitan Railway rigid six-wheelers as beach huts, 2 of St Helens station after closure 1960, 2 of Bembridge station after closure 1960, Brading signal box after closure 1960, interior of ex SE&CR coach modified to open saloon 1960, Stroudley goods brake van as beach hut, Bembridge trains terminated at the outer face of Brading's island platform with LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.31 Chale u/d.
103 Article - Five Specials Ascend 'The Alps' Part 2 'The Dorset Belle' Railtour of Sunday 27th February 1966. Map of route. Pictures include, front of SR Rbt Merchant Navy class No.35028 Clan Line awaiting departure from Waterloo, arrival at Wareham for the change over to 2 LMS Ivatt class 2 2-6-2Ts Nos. 41384 & 40301, Nos. 41384 & 40301 carrying out a shunting movement at Swanage, Nos. 41384 & 40301 at Corfe Castle, Nos. 41384 & 40301 crossing viaduct just north of Corfe Castle, No.35028 Clan Line heading west towards Dorchester and Weymouth, Nos. 41384 & 40301 being serviced at Weymouth, Nos. 41384 & 40301 on the stiff climb through Upwey to Maiden Newton, Nos. 41384 & 40301 at Bridport and later at Yeovil Pen Mill.
111 Full Contents List for Southern Way - 'Preview' through to Issue No 49
Back page Picture - 6 PUL unit No.3006 entering Brighton Station u/d.
 
Issue No.51 July 2020
 
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Front Cover Picture - LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.22 Brading and behind No.32 Bonchurch at Ryde St Johns u/d.
Title Picture - SR N class 2-6-0 No.31846 on a mixed freight probably west of Exeter u/d.
5 Picture of LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30254 at Bournemouth West platform 5 on a service to Brockenhurst via the 'old road' u/d.
6 Picture Article - Field trip to Crystal Palace. LBSCR Crystal Palace Low Level station showing the 'Porte cochère' and station buildings with the platforms below 1959, 4-SUB at Lordship Lane station 1954, Double headed special marking the hundred years of rail service SECR C class 0-6-0 Nos. 31576 and 31719 just north of Lordship Lane station 1954, Wooden truss bridge over the line south of Lordship Lane station 1959, Upper Sydenham station 1954, Front view of Upper Sydenham station 1954, Upper Sydenham station and tunnel 1954, Paxton tunnel and the buttresses supporting Crystal Palace Road 1959, LCDR portal at the High Level station 1959, Signal box and sidings at the High Level station 1954, Platforms in the High Level station 1954,
12 Article - John Gayward Click 'Engineering the Southern' Part 3 - The 'Leader's First Steaming' - Even before leaving the works things went awry. From having been painted black, orders came to paint it grey. Having raised steam another series of misadventures followed. It then jammed in the shop doors. Eventually No.36001 made it to Eastleigh for the M & E engineers conference on the 28/6/1949. Finally No.36001 began its series of tests but it was a lost cause providing a fascinating what if. Pictures include - SR Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.21C4 Cunard White Star with 15 vehicles somewhere west of Salisbury during WW2, No.36001 at Eastleigh 28 June 1949, No.36001 on a trial leaving Brighton on West Coast line u/d, view from cab while being shunted by M7 No.30027, No.30653 passing No.36001 standing at platform 2 at Eastleigh u/d, No.36001 fractured crank axle at Eastleigh u/d, No.36001 about to leave on a trial train for Guildford via Woking u/d, No.36001 at Guildford being attended to by a fitter u/d, almost complete No.36002 and sheeted over incomplete No.36004 outside Brighton works u/d, No.36001 on the disposal/coaling roads at Eastleigh u/d.
22 Picture - SR 15-ton 'pillbox' brake van, No. s5567 at Branksome Pottery siding circa 1970s with 2 BR 'Presflo' cement wagons to BR Diagram 1/272.
23 Article -Southern Report. A look at Southern Report Number 2 (of summer 1970) which covered stations and passenger amenities such as car parks and CLASP prefabricated station structures. Illustrated with 8 pages of the issue.
27 Article - Unintentionally Non-stop: Caterham to Selhurst - Following on from a letter in SW49 of a runaway EMU through Purley. This explains the cause and outcome with a picture of EPB Unit No.5323 derailed amid the remains of the buffers.
28 Article - Station Architecture on the Chessington Branch. Following on from SW46 on Maldon Manor. The stations, design and materials used differed between the first two and the later stations. Likewise the line was never finished. The various differences are highlighted and finishes explained together with later alterations. Pictures include Tolworth station forecourt on opening day 25/5/1938 and a view from the bottom of the embankment during construction showing the lift tower.
31 Article - 'Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues. Pictures included, ? Wimbledon depot after the demolition of the power station with 4-SUB No.4342 shunting wagons u/d. SR S15 class 4-6-0 No.30823 at Seaton Junction u/d, SECR H class 0-4-4T No.31308 and D1 class 4-4-0 No.31749 leaving Tonbridge on LCGB special 1961, SECR L1 class 4-4-0 No's 31749 and 31786 leaving Wadhurst 1961, GWR Class 5700 0-6-0PT No.4634 at Waterloo on empty stock working u/d, Progress at Torrington laid towards Bideford u/d, Possible identity of LNER brake van on page 89 of SW47 is a Pigeon brake van? similar to picture on page 36, SW47 Slip Coaches, referring to the Reading and Maidstone slip at Caterham Junction, suggested this is now Purley with the division at Redhill. SW48 class 33 and unit 406 is on page 99 not 48, also tail lamp page 100 not 101, page 101 class 33 D6526 is coupled to class 73 E6025 which is not a class 71. SW49 page 62 The train arriving at Whitwell is from the direction of Merstone not Ventnor West, SW47 picture of 4-SUB passing Orpington carriage sheds page 40 comment on which service it is and possibly it's off-peak, SW48 The Kent Coal Industry - additional information circa 1953-60, including the novel fly shunt at Deal. SW48 addition information of sightings of ex-SECR D1/E1 classes operating over the Tonbridge - Hastings line. Enquiry on the Hayling Island Branch and P class tanks on he branch. SW49 EMU near Sidcup page 57 is a EPB not a SUB, No.D5002 probably on the Maidstone West line. Page 54 date of Gresley Brake. Page 60 information on Channel Island boat train fire, Page 65 and note on M7 and R1 Classes, Page 69 note on Westinghouse pumps fitted on C Class No's 272 and 711 - 25. SW47 on working at Waterloo late 1940s. SW40 page 67 reader thinks his mother is in the picture.
37 Article - Down to Earth Part 1. A look at some grounded bodies. Pictures include S E R brake van Ashford Works 1889? SER No.2483, SR No.55189 to Diagram 1552 withdrawn 1928. SER Van No.5339 of 1874, SR No.44688 to Diagram 1419 and sold to K&ESR circa 1930. LCDR van No.1538 to SECR No.10183 withdrawn circa 1920 at Stoke Junction Halt. SECR brake van No.? SR to Diagram 1553 at Ham Street. SECR No.6246 (MRC&W Company 1878) at Brasted station. LBSCR Van 8 ton No.8206 1912, SR No.46554 to Diagram 1433 at Woking 1960s. LBSCR Van 8 ton No.3638 1912, SR No.46298 to Diagram 1433 at Redhill 1960. LBSCR van 10 ton No.3713 1912, SR No.46773 to Diagram 1436 at Crabtree Sidings 1957. Freshwater, Yarmouth & Newport Rly brake van No.13, ex LBSCR 1877 (either No.136, 138 or 139) at St Helens beach. LSWR van 10 ton No.14174 1912 to diagram 1410 SR No.44142 under Tothill road bridge at Plymouth in 1970 but see article on this van. LSWR van 10 ton No.4196 to diagram 1409 SR No.42794 at Eastleigh 1973. LSWR goods brake van No.5703 to diagram1541 as No.s54660 at Eastleigh Works 1960s. LSWR gunpowder van to diagram 1701 (No. between 61201-12) at Woking up yard 1960s but later numbering confused see article. SR banana van No.s50738 built at Ashford in 1935 at Skenfrith Castle, Monmouthshire 1984. SR ventilated meat van to diagram 1486 No.51208 of 1931 at Sittingbourne 1974 as No.081293. SR 4-ton container No.BD1235s to diagram 3026 at Ashford? late 1960s.
47 Article - Five Specials Ascend 'The Alps' Part 3 The Final Two Rail Tours -'The Somerset and Dorset Farewell' of Sunday,6th March 1966. Included front of Itinerary with inside map of route and timings. Pictures include SR Rbt Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35028 Clan Line at Winchester also showing part of the extended platforms, Clan Line at Broadstone, LMS Stanier 8F 2-8-0 No.48706 and BR Class 4 2-6-4T No.80043 at Broadstone, LMS Stanier 8F 2-8-0 No.48706 and BR Class 4 2-6-4T No.80043 leaving Blandford, Templecombe yard and withdrawn locomotives, LMS Ivatt 2MT 2-6-2T No.41283 and 41249 at Evercreech Junction, LMS Ivatt 2MT 2-6-2T No.41249, LMS Ivatt 2MT 2-6-2T No.41283 and 41249 at Highbridge S&D, SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34013 Oakhampton at Highbridge WR, SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34057 Biggin Hill at Bath Green Park, SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34013 Oakhampton and SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34057 Biggin Hill at Bath Green Park ready to depart, line of redundant locomotives at Bath depot, in place of classes U/N on the 30/4/66 tour a picture of two SR U class 2-6-0 No's 31791 & 31639 at Waterloo on the RCTS Longmoor Rail Tour 30/4/1966.
58 Picture of the upside road approach to Esher station late 1950s.
59 Article - Now You See It - Now You Don't! The Slotted Post Signal at Esher. A description of the slotted post signal and the signalling arrangements at Esher in connection with the race platforms. Pictures include - Signalling diagram for Esher - pre-1959. wooden slotted signal No.47 on diagram with arm in post for all clear from end of racecourse platform 1 & 2, Lattice signal No.44 on diagram, signal No.47 on diagram with arm at 45° i.e. off, signal No.47 on diagram with arm hidden in post i.e. off, signal No.47 on diagram with arm in on position, probably an S & T fitter attending to the signal, wooden slotted signal with arm remounted on facing side of post between Horsebridge and Mottisfont, interior view of Esher West signal box 1953.
68 Air smoothed…? Colour pictures of West Country and Battle of Britain air smooth or not so casing on CALSTOCK, BUDE, BIDEFORD, EXMOUTH and BIGGIN HILL.
70 Article - Salisbury to Exeter Part 4 - Operation, a look at the revised signalling. The proof of the pudding, what worked and what did not, and needed revision. Pictures include Wilton South station, LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30129 steam shuttle between stations at Yeovil u/d, Sidmouth Junction station forecourt u/d, Seaton Junction station with WR Warship leaving for Salisbury u/d. Diesel shuttle between the stations at Yeovil u/d, SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34087 145 Squadron at Templecombe bound for Exeter u/d. BR notice of Salisbury - Exeter singling of line No.s.2510
76 Picture article - EMU Pictorial From the Archives of Graham Smith - 4-LAV No.2940 headcode 15 on a down service possibly near Haywards Heath u/d, 4-LAV No.? headcode 15 on a down service possibly near Balcombe tunnel u/d, 2-HAL No.2657 headcode 18 arriving at St Leonards ? on a Brighton service u/d, 4-RES No.3067 on down service approaching Clapham Junction headcode 16 u/d, 2 HAP sets No.5604 leading on down service from Charing Cross at Gillingham u/d, 2 - 4-LAV sets? on Brighton-Victoria headcode 12 north of Patcham tunnel u/d, 2-HAL No.2630 headcode 16 arriving at London Road station Brighton from the east u/d, E50xx? electric on down van service headcode 07 leaving Herne Bay u/d, 2 4-LAV sets No.2926 leading at Clapham Junction for Victoria u/d, 2-EPB set No.5734 at Sanderstead headcode 3, 4-BEP No.7006 headcode 50 on down train at Herne Bay for Ramsgate u/d, Gravesend station in snowing conditions and ? eight coach train u/d, class 70 No.? on ? Newhaven boat train u/d, class 71 E5051 and class 33 at London Bridge u/d.
84 Picture article - Bishopstone Station: A Military Strongpoint? 7 pictures of the station and area with speculation that the structure on the roof may well have been as a artillery observation post.
88 Article - Two 19th Century LBSCR Coaches. Pictures of LB&SCR Mail Van No.402 of 1878 and of aperture card D223, LB&SCR Saloon No.592 of 1882 and a copy of the Brown Marshall drawing. Also announcement of HRMS volume 4 LB&SCR CARRIAGES due in 2021.
90 Article - Oil Fuel Firing in the 1920s - Harold Holcroft and the trials he undertook on the SECR carrying on in to the Southern era. So we come to the investigation in to using oil. Unlike the 1946- 48 method of oil firing, this was by a oil sprayed on to a coal fire bed. With descriptions of the method, together with details of equipment and actual performance achieved. This adds up to a fascinating insight into not only a long overlooked facet of experiment but also of the dedication of Harold Holcroft and his team. Drawing of E Class oil-firing arrangement. Logs of runs. Locomotives taking part and routes taken. Picture of LSWR N15 class No.737 equipped for oil burning in 1921.
101 Picture of 2 class 73s with TC stock on up Waterloo service passing what had been the Lymington Junction u/d.
Back Page Picture of SR U class 2-6-0 No. 31635 outside Reading (Southern shed) u/d.
 
Issue No.52 October 2020
 
Page No. Content
Front Cover Picture of Rudgwick signal box out of use and stripped of equipment u/d.
Title page SECR O1 class 0-6-0 No.31258 at Minster on the Railway Enthusiast Club EKR Tour 23 May 1959.
4 Introduction and a picture of LBSCR A1 'Terrier' class 0-6-0T No.32640 at Havant with the tool box on the left hand water tank, a left over from the 1946 oil burning conversion.
5 The S. C. Townroe Archive - in Colour. A continuation from the previous set of articles. 3 of preserved LSWR T3 class 4-4-0 No.563 at Eastleigh shed July 1948, LBSCR E1 class 0-6-0T No.3 Ryde at Cowes 1952 on a RCTS special and ticket, train entering Sandown 1957, 3 pictures of burnt rail heads due to slipping by Merchant Navy class May 1957, Fareham station 1955, 3 of RCTS 'Hampshireman' tour of 6th February 1955 Fareham station and three of the train with 2 LBSCR E5X class 0-6-2T Nos. 32570 & 32576, next with LSWR T9 class 4-4-0 Nos. 30301 & 30732, 2 of Deepdene House 1949? LBSCR E4 0-6-2T No.32557 at the end of the Eastleigh triangle u/d, LSWR T9 class 4-4-0 No.30285 in Eastleigh shed u/d, LSWR N15 King Arthur class 4-6-0 No.740 as oil burning locomotive outside Eastleigh shed 1948 , BR Class 5 4-6-0 fractured tender axle ends, LB&SCR A1X Terrier 0-6-0T No.W13 ex - Carisbrooke after return to the mainland 1949.
14 Article - John Gayward Click 'Engineering the Southern' Part 4 - We start with a what if over the various CME scenarios in the late 30s/40s. Next on the Lord Nelson trials. Coach design, both inside and out. That streamline Schools and Malachite green. Notes on the Leader and some last minute extraordinary performances. Merchant Navies and steaming problems, with alterations to blast pipe. Mechanical stoker and the Rugby test plant, with Dr Giesl and his ejector. Pictures include SR Schools class 4-4-0 No.935 Sevenoaks in the streamline plywood mock-up as No.999 SOUTHERN, SR Lord Nelson class 4-6-0 No.857 Lord Howe with large round topped boiler at Bromley 1938, SR Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No. 35005 Canadian Pacific with mechanical stoker near Rugby with the LMR Mobile test unit u/d, SR Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No. 35005 Canadian Pacific with weighted bags of coal prior to a test run, BR 9F No.92166 back of boiler with a mechanical stoker of the type fitted to No.35005 u/d, 7 pictures of SR Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35022 Holland America Line while at Rugby test plant, Rebuilt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34003 Plymouth and LBSCR A1x class 0-6-0T No.32650 in Eastleigh yard u/d, J G C and Dr Giesl on smoke box of No.34064 inspecting the Giesl ejector u/d, smokebox view of No.34064, Dr Giesl in 34064 cab, 34064 with temporarily fitted O V BULLEID name plate.
29 Article - The Horsebridge 'Ironclad'. The purchase and restoration of a LSWR Third Class Corridor coach to diagram 24 built in 1921, original No. 773 but soon changed to 717. Pictures include a similar vehicle S728S at ? Clapham Junction, S717S later as ADS226 and part of Bournemouth Breakdown Train, 3 of Horsebridge station and the coach.
31 Article - Eastleigh Fireman. The story of Vernon Jones time on BR during the early sixties. Pictures include - rear of Eastleigh shed with LSWR S15 4-6-0 No.30512 and an un-identified SR Battle of Britain class, LSWR B4 class 0-4-0T No.30096 at Southampton Docks depot 1961, LSWR H15 class 4-6-0 No.30482 on down boat train near Otterbourne u/d, LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30130 on Eastleigh turntable u/d, BR Class 5 4-6-0 No. u/k at Eastleigh on the disposal line u/d, LSWR B4 class 0-4-0T No.30096 at Winchester station u/d, SR Lord Nelson class 4-6-0 No.30853 Sir Richard Grenville passing Bowker's footbridge Shawford for Basingstoke 1958, SR W class 2-6-4T No.31922 and BR Class 3 at Salisbury shed u/d, LBSCR A1X class 0-6-0T No.32646 at Eastleigh 1964, LSWR H15 class 4-6-0 No.30484 at Mount Pleasant near Bevois Park on north bound empty stock working u/d, SR U class 2-6-0 No.31795 near Allbrook u/d, SR Rbt Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34071 601 Squadron at Southampton Ocean Terminal u/d, BR Class 9 2-10-0 No.92206 with SR W class 2-6-4T No.31912 and SR U class 2-6-0 No.31629 at Eastleigh 1962, BR DE 0-6-0 No.? in the carriage sidings u/d, WR Brush Type 4 (Hymek) D7089 at Eastleigh 1967.
43 Picture article - More in Colour from Graham Smith - Isle of Wight, Ryde Pierhead with pier tram 1968, LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.29 Alverstone at Esplanade 1959, 3 - at Ryde St Johns shed LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.27 Merstone & 30 Shorwell, No.14 Fishbourne 1962 and No.29 Alverstone moving a coach 1963, 3 of Ventnor Station with LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.24 Calbourne 1961, LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.14 Fishbourne 1964 and station forecourt 1964. Havenstreet Station with LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.17 Seaview and either No.20 or 30? Ashey Station 1962, LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.17 Seaview crossing Newport viaduct 1964, 2 of Cowes Station with No.29 Alverstone in1964 and the platforms 1963, No.28 Ashey in store at Sandown 1963. Coach No.S2450 diag. 40 at Newport 1964, Interior of saloon 1963, LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.22 Brading at Esplanade during closure for electrification work.
52 Article - A Fishy Tale - Taken from a newspaper article of 1942. Tale of the theft of fish at Fleet station on the 24th of January 1942. Picture of Fleet station.
53 Article - Down to Earth Part 2. Mostly Ex-LSWR Coaches. LSWR 3-compartment 19' 6" first of 1859 at Barnes CC ? At Vine Road u/d, Page from the South Western Railway Magazine of October 1922 entitled 'Old Carriage Bodies For Sale with pictures of 2 interior and an external of a 30' 5-compartment third class coach, 2 30'arch roofed 6w 3rds at Wool, Padstow Quayside with 6 bodies, coach 0803/7719 at Middleton-on-Sea which has ended up at the Mid-Hants Railway, 32' 6w 3-comp brake 3rd grounded between Pulborough and West Chiltington, ex Somerset & Dorset 6w 5-comp third No.125 at Branksome loco shed, ex S&D 31' brake 3rd at Pagham built together with unknown other, ex Somerset & Dorset 6w Saloon at Pagham beach, 2 LSWR bogie coaches a compo and brake third at Newport I-o-W, LSWR bogie coach a brake third at Newhaven, LSWR bogie coach a brake third beside Eastleigh loco shed, LSWR bogie saloon coach at Dungeness, LSWR gate stock 50' trailer brake at Newhaven, 2 LSWR 56' coaches at Ashford Works, LSWR corridor coach at Lancing, LSWR guard's and luggage van at Eastleigh works, LSWR bogie luggage van at Andover Junction, LSWR 24ft luggage van at Winchelsea, LSWR 24ft luggage van with sliding doors at Tisbury, LSWR 24ft luggage van with sliding doors converted to cycle shelter at Fratton, LSWR 24ft arched roof luggage van near Holsworthy in Devon.
69 Article - By Bulleid to Waterloo or `Bulleid Woes'. A trip to Waterloo from Exeter. A part remembered journey, possibly in 1967 may be on the `ACE'. Also involving a 0-6-0 possibly a class 700 and signals, and definitely a light pacific and the fire brigade. Picture of Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34064 Fighter Command with signs of fire damage.
70 Article - Island Bottleneck. The notorious Langston level crossing gates on the Hayling Island branch. Picture early 1960s.
71 Article - More SR Inspections. Notes of inspection on the 20th and 21st of August 1935. Sites inspected, 1. Wilton, 2. Yeovil Town, 3. Templecombe, 4. Axminster, 5. Seaton Junction, 6. Seaton, 7. Sidmouth, 8. Sidmouth Junction, 9. Exmouth Branch, 10. Branch line working, 11. Train services, 12. Engine workings, 13. Hardington Sidings. Pictures include Wilton station, Yeovil Town station and the shuttle from Yeovil Junction, Templecombe yard, Axminster station, rebuilt Seaton Junction, starting signals at Seaton station, Sidmouth station from forecourt, Sidmouth junction with main line.
76 Article - A Prologue and the `Wealdsman Rail Tour' The Last Rites of Steam and Lines in Sussex Part 1. Covering the two routes - The `Cuckoo' and Cranleigh lines and numerous stations closed on the 12th of June 1965. Pictures include Rudgwick station, Christ's Hospital, SR Rbt Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34050 Royal Observer Corps at Waterloo, SR U class 2-6-0 No.31803 and Class N 2-6-0 No.31411 departing Three Bridges and at Heathfield, SR Q1 class 0-6-0 No's 33027 & 33006 at Baynards station.
83 Article - The Waterloo & City Railway Electric (and Steam) Locomotives. The Waterloo and City Railway - W&CR opened in 1898 running under the Thames from below Waterloo station to the City of London. Its power station being at Lower Marsh Waterloo till its takeover by the LSWR and its connection to the Wimbledon power station of the LSWR in1915. Pictures Locomotives, 2 of Electric Bo-Bo No.74 at Wimbledon u/d, 1 of Bo No.75 underground u/d plus small scale drawing of it's layout, Manning Wardle 0-4-0 ST No.407 (Pioneer) at Nine Elms u/d and derelict at Eastleigh 1929.
88 Article - 'Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues. Heading picture my guess T14 No.459 but ? where, SW50 Knowle, ignore stray second sentence in first paragraph at foot of p36, also p38 SUB is a EPB. SW50 on painted front end to No.30852. SW49 MN 216C as last painted SR green locomotive but 21C7 was last but repainted black before leaving the works, also on Drummond's Bug headcode it indicated `His nibs' was out and about, P92 the board was repeated at the end of the down platform whilst the wording was repeated on the reverse. SW50 Midford box had only 16 leavers so view is of inside is of Binegar. SW50 Page 7 Mystery photo is of Station Road Strood looking South-east. SW50 Page 1 is not Folkestone, but Dover Priory with fresh water tanks for the Harbour. Page 79 looks to be LCGB `Southern Counties Ltd' of 24/2.1957. SW50 on the April 1987 closure of the up line between East Putney and Point Pleasant junction and late usage of the line. SW46 notes on Jessie's Seat - Two Accidents on Gomshall Bank, with mention of the special train of 20th of February 2020 by the North Downs Community Rail Partnership. SW50 Additional notes on the East Putney line traffic. SW50 more corrections to page 73. SW50 more updates re Title page, p38, p72 & p85. SW49 EMU S5210 is a 4-EPB, also note that Derby Sulzer Type 2 on loan in 1959 were D5000-14 and D5017, coal train is at Selling with notes. Plus story of GWR Hall class No.5956 Horsley Hall trespassing on the Southern at Purley 14/8/1954 and its repatriation on the 20/8/1954.SW50 The Croydon Tangle and a little used `Admiralty Spur'. Picture of LSWR support bracket at Staines and SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34089 602 Squadron at unknown location.
94 Book Review - Irwell Press MAIN LINE TO THE SOUTH - Part one Basingstoke to St. Cross.
95 A Plea for information - re the alleged transfer of over 100 steam engines to Nine Elms in 1959. Picture LBSCR E4 0-6-2T No.32500 at Nine Elms u/d.
Back Page Smokebox picture of SR Rbt Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35013 Blue Funnel.
 
Issue No.53 January 2021
 
Page No. Content
Front Cover Picture of SR S15 4-6-0 No.30843 at Salisbury shed u/d.
Title page Picture of LSWR G16 class 4-8-0T No.30492 on Feltham Marshalling yard hump u/d.
4 Introduction
5 The S. C. Townroe Archive - in Colour Part 2. Picture's include, of part of a Merchant Navy class tender water strainer being examined, parts of the actual spring that caused the damage April/May 1959. 4 pictures of Crow crossing on the old Ringwood line after a wagon with a load of concrete sleepers had demolished one set of gates 1955. 3 pictures of a footplate trip between Verwood and Downton on a BR Class 4 76xxx series u/d, 4 pictures of the reconstruction at Branksome for the new electric stock 1966, 3 of the Redbridge track replacement and new junction layout work 1964.
13 Article - Windsor Line Steam - Wandsworth Town to Putney. Due to a survey following earlier track and service use work in 1959 the following pictures were taken. LMS Ivatt 4MT 2-6-0 No.43019 light engine on up local Windsor line at Putney, SR H15 class 4-6-0 No.30542 towing SR Q1 on up Nine Elms movement, LMS 8F 2-8-0 No.48306 on up mineral train, LMS Ivatt 4MT 2-6-0 No.43019 returns on down van train for Brent, LMS Fowler 4F 0-6-0 No.44297 on up train from Brent to Battersea yard, SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34060 25 Squadron on empty stock to Clapham Jct carriage sidings, SR Q1 0-6-0 class No.33009 on down freight for Feltham, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34023 Blackmoor Vale on empty stock to Clapham Jct carriage sidings? SR Q1 0-6-0 class No.33015 on up transfer freight, SR King Arthur N15 class No.30449 Sir Torre on mixed wagons and vans from Reading South for Nine Elms, LSWR H16 class 4-6-0 No.30518 on down train of conflats for Feltham, SR King Arthur N15 class No.30785 Sir Mador de la Porte on mixed wagons and vans from Reading South for Nine Elms, LSWR 700 class 0-6-0 No.30699 on up mineral train for Nine Elms, LMS Hughes 'Crab' 2-6-0 No.42902 on mixed freight for Hither Green.
21 Article - The Railways of the Wandle Valley - Part 1. The Surrey Iron Railway, a description of the history and route, with a example of its toll charges and picture of relics and of a barge terrace. The L&SWR and the District Line, with map and pictures of rebuilt Wandsworth town and Eastfield stations, Durnsford Road power station with SR Lord Nelson class 4-6-0 No.30863 Lord Rodney on a down express, Wimbledon Park and Wimbledon station fronts, BR 4MT class 4-6-0 No.75079 passing Wimbledon 'A' signal box and on the left a LT District line train. Joint L&SWR/LBSCR Lines, pictures include Haydons Road station with LSWR T9 class 4-4-0 No.30724 also of rebuilt booking office, station house and remains of platform 4 at Tooting original station, general view of Merton Abbey industrial estate and disused station, 6 pictures of the Northern line extension, includes Colliers Wood, South Wimbledon and Morden Station front, Morden Station booking office and two of the depot and workshops.
28 Article - (Some) USA tanks - Before the Southern - Pictures of those engines that became Southern Railway USA class. Porter built No.7420 became WD 1264, SR 61, BR 30061, DS233. Vulcan built 4375 became WD 1277, SR 62, BR 30062, DS234. Vulcan built 1968, WD 1968, SR 65, BR 30065, DS237. Vulcan built No.4377 WD 1279, SR 66, BR 30066, DS235. Vulcan built No.4447, WD 1974, SR 73, BR 30073.
31 Article - War Comes to Eastleigh - Sections include, Eastleigh works - air raid precautions, Control, Local authorities' schemes, A.R.P. Training, Works A.R.P committee, Works warnings, Wardens, Fire-fighting, First-aid, Demolition/rescue, Decontamination, Gas detection, Emergency breakdown gangs, Blackout, Shelters for staff, Arrangements after normal working hours, Fire guards, Air raids, Dispersal of stores, Invasion. Pictures include - Aerial view of the locomotive works and carriage works looking north. The Chief Warden and Control Room staff, Employees' representatives from the A.R.P. committee, Bomb damage; the motor and cycle sheds, following the raid of 8/10/40 Bomb damage; north-west corner of the carriage paint store, north-east corner of the iron and steel store, north end of brake shop, four of damage to and around the lifting shop, damage to entrance of air-raid shelter .
43 Article - Down to Earth Part 3A. Ex-LBSCR Stock. Pictures include - 2 (or three see picture) of Craven era 22' enclosed 2nd or 3rd at Friday St. Stroudley 6w 4 compartment first altered to brake in Polegate yard, Stroudley 26' 4-comp 2nd? of 1872/88 at Hayling Island, Stroudley 26' 5-comp 3rd LBSCR No.229 as shunters cabin at Eardley Rd carriage sidings 1951. Billington 6w composite LBSCR No.326 at Selsey west beach 1948, Billington 6w 30' 3rd brake at Littlehampton, 48'/50' composite at Pagham 1949. Billington bogie stock 48' 8-comp 1895 LBSCR No.1211 at Gillingham Kent 1948, 48' 6-comp 1st No.7581 at Bishopstone Beach 1939. ex-Royal train clearstory saloon LBSCR No.564 at Bishopstone Beach 1939. 54' arc-roofed stock luggage third rebuilt 1907 2nd No.305 at Plumstead 1952. 54' 5-comp brake third No.4000 at Dartford 1950. Diagram 347 compo No.6218 at Dartford 1946. Electric trailer coach No.9088 at Fratton late 50s.
52 Article - One Evening in May - 4 young train spotters and their spotting from Waterloo to Woking 1965. Log of services and a log of locomotives seen. Pictures include - SR Rbt Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35023 Holland-Afrika Line backing out of Waterloo 1966, SR Rbt Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35027 at Woking 1966, SR Rbt Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35026 Lamport & Holt Line and BR Class 4 2-6-4T No.80154, WR Warship class D818 Glory 1966, Platform 11 empty to the Buffers 1966, SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34100 Appledore on Weymouth train 1966, Woking platforms 5 & 6 u/d, SR S15 class 4-6-0 No.30834 at Woking 1961, BR class 5 4-6-0 No.73117 at Woking on down Bournemouth train 1965, SR Rbt Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34056 Croydon on up train at Woking 1966, SR Rbt Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35027 Port Line at Woking on down Bournemouth train 1965, Woking platform 2 with up EMU u/d, 2 pictures of SR Rbt Merchant Navy class 4-6-2s in 1961- No. 35016 Elders Fyffes and 35006 Peninsular & Oriental S. N. Co. both on down trains from the twin bridges, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34102 Lapford on up Bournemouth train 1966 passing under the twin bridges
62 Article - A Gosport Accident and the Eastleigh Footbridge. Reports into these accidents by Col. W Yolland in 1860. The first of a boy knocked down on a occupation crossing while playing with his hoop. Second at Bishopstoke station now Eastleigh, a mother and daughter while crossing the track from one platform to another the daughter was struck by a rough shunt of carriages. This incident resulted in a footbridge being erected. Picture of Bishopstoke station post 1860 with its foot bridge.
64 Article - The Esher Slotted Signal - following on from SW51 additional information on the signals, operation of the station and the working of Race traffic. Pictures include makers plate of bridge No.55 at Esher by Joseph Westwood & Co Limited 1868, inside Esher signal box and a close-up of the 'lock and block instruments.
67 …and Speaking of signals…Three Curios… Picture 1 & 2 An unusual chain operated centre-pivot bi-directional signal at Herne Hill sidings, the signal applied to movements in either direction and was of necessitate both an upper and lower quadrant -dependent upon direction of travel. Notice the lamp below the arm. On both sides this had a red glass to cover the white lamp and so show stop when the arm was horizontal. When the arm was cleared a white light a white light was displayed, 2 of the underslung starting signal at Ashford Middlesex, the Fareham West starting signals for the line to Cosham and Gosport.
70 Picture article Remember Remembrance, April 1922 to June 1935. LBSCR No.333 as first built in works grey together with it's memorial plate 1922, as Southern 2333 post 1932 l/h side, also right hand side, left hand side working a service u/d, working the Southern Belle u/d.
73 The Southern on Social Media - Pigeons and People - All of a flap at Winchester, 6 pictures to do with pigeon racing, plus 6 and additional information on porter Les Grist service at the station
77 Picture article - Colour Interlude - Class 33 and a new TC unit at Southampton Central 1966, a headcode 16 set leaving Northam 1966, Class 33 D6531 just left Lyndhurst Road for Bournemouth 1966, 4-EPB with headcode 75 leading possibly a test train just west of Redbridge 1966, Class 33 near Woodfidley 1967, TC unit No.422 propelled by a Class 73 south of St Denys 1967, Class 08 D3219 at Eastleigh 1967, BR class 4 and class 73 near Bishops Dyke close to Beaulieu Road 1967, 8 car formation with two-car EPB No.5761 leading at sway bank west of Lymington Junction 1967, west end of Southampton tunnel with TC unit No.407 1967.
82 Article - 'Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues. SW51 on BGP = Bogie Gangwayed brake van Pigeon, SW49 and 50 49 cover is down Portsmouth & Southsea stopper - 50 p7 1955 footplate strike - 50 page 38 Higham towards London - 50 p86 Battersea signal box is GWR on the WLER - 50 page 89 not Fant but Faversham LCDR looking towards London before rebuilding in 1897. SW51 Esher station comments. SW50 p50 signal box Binegar not Midford - note on cat - p52 station most likely Shepton Mallet. SW51 p78 4-RES 3067 reformed as a 4-COR(N). SW51 Title page possibly between Ilfracombe and Barnstaple and 5/9 was once the return excursion fare to Brighton. SW51 re SR 15 Ton brake vans and two at Havenstreet I-o-W, also a likely cause of the brakes being off on the runaway Electric unit, on the Pigeon van, and p.43 comment on the LBSCR Brake body. SW51 Up date on the 4-EPB runaway, the actual sequence of events of the accident. Notes on the Crystal Palace article, the picture of the 2-EPB and its head code. SW51 additional notes on the Chisarc roof structure, and the Chessington line. SW51 Additional information on Betteshanger colliery article. SW50 comments on Croydon, and of tipping staff. Pictures include - SR 21C133 brand new at Brighton and not yet named. No.74S on the Durnsford Power station incline, and coal wagons on the elevated track. Chisarc canopy at Rotterdam 1961. Southern Region pamphlet on Feltham Marshalling Yard with small map and 3 pictures.
88 Article - 'The Southdown Venturer Railtour' and the End of Steam, The Last Rites of Steam and Lines in Sussex Part 2. Covering the two routes - from Ashurst Junction to Lewes, and Horsham to Arundel junction. With a description of the routes taken and stations, junctions and locomotives used. Pictures include - SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34013 Oakhampton at Victoria, at Crowborough & Jarvis Brook, at Portsmouth Harbour. SR N class 2-6-0 No.31411 at Fareham, running around at Gosport, and at Gosport station
94 Book Review - Parsons & Prawns and Southern, The story of the first 180 years of the railway at Micheldever Station. Dever Publications - SOUTHERN STYLE 4th volume in the series of livery books. Historical Model Railway Society.
Back Page Picture of Bulleid open third No.E1505 and behind E1472 n/d.
 
Issue No.54 April 2021
 
Page No. Content
Front Cover Picture of SR 4-COR unit No.3123 on a Coastway service at Hove in BR Blue u/d.
Title page LBSCR Waddon No.54 as restored for preservation in 1963.
4 Introduction with picture of a SR Schools class 4-4-0 being cut up at Eastleigh 1963.
5 The S. C. Townroe Archive - in Colour Part 3. Pictures include LSWR S11 class 4-4-0 No.30400 at Eastleigh 1954, BR (S) 2-6-4T No.42098 at Eastleigh coaling stage 1952, BR 2-6-0 No.76017 in Eastleigh shed 1953, 3 of the rebuilding of Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35014 Nederland Line at Eastleigh 1956, 3 of S15 4-6-0 No.30834 derailed at Reading with West Country class 34009 Lyme Regis and the Nine Elms crane in attendance 1954, 5 pictures of Eastleigh scrapyard - 2 of Brighton works shunter No.32635, cab and bunker of another terrier, E1/R No.32094, 'Remembrance' class 32328 already minus boiler, 3 of a rough shunt at Eastleigh South by a diesel shunter u/k.
14 The South Western and the Variable Vortex Blastpipe - Part of a report on trials involving '442' class No.453 in October 1890, 'A12' class No.534 in October 1890, X2 class No.580 in October 1891. Following on the trials, recommendations for alterations to X2 class Nos. 580, August 1892, X2 class No. 586 April 1892 and March 1894, X2 class Nos.596 & 594 in April 1894. Pictures include, A12 0-4-2 No.538, 2 of X2 4-4-0 No.580.
17 Article - Down to Earth Part 3B. Ex- LBSCR Stock. High-roofed balloon stock. Grounded pull-push driving third No.1333 of 1906 to SR 3836 in Lancing Works yard of set 741 to SR Diag.191, in 1946. 54ft balloon lavatory composite LBSCR No.629 of 1905 and SR No.6200 as grounded at Wimbledon Park depot 1946. 54ft balloon lavatory 1st LBSCR No.156 of 1907 as SR No.7633 grounded at Norwood Junction in 1946. 30ft 6w luggage van at Godalming Old station in early 1960s. 30ft double ducketed guard's van LBSCR No.380 of 1897 as SR No.758 grounded at Andover Junction in 1935. LBSCR Covered Carriage Truck No.123 SR 4753 at Ashford 1946, 2 of SR Diagram 973 6w milk/fish van No.2083 at Callington and at Broad Clyst 1940s/50s, a built in the USA Pullman car of 1890 Duchess of Albany grounded at Partridge Green in 1930s as at 1950, SER Folkestone Club car either Thistle or Albatross at Lancing works 1949.
22 Article - Spotting on the Somerset & Dorset. A trip to Evercreech Junction in 1960. Following a brief description of the line and services. The photographs follow in time - Evercreech departure for Bath BR 75027 piloted by LMS 40563, LMS 40563 as station pilot, S&D 7F 53804 southbound, S&D 7F northbound and LMS 3F with the Highbridge branch service, southbound BR 9F No.92204 and a 2P pilot, Evercreech Junction station, GWR Collett 0-6-0 No.3206 and S&D 7F 53808.
26 Article - The Railways of the Wandle Valley - Part 2. The Wimbledon - Croydon Line - The LBSCR line from Wimbledon to West Croydon of 1855 was turned into a tramway in 2000. Pictures include London Tram No.2562 at the new Merton Park Halt, SR 2-WIM at old Merton Park Halt, pre-electrified and a Stroudley tank. Mitcham station ex Surrey Iron Railway, Mitcham Junction with double headed train with SR WC class 4-6-2 No34047 Callington and SR U1 2-6-0 No.31904, Mitcham Junction Croydon end 1962 and as 2019 with London Tram No.2541, the new Hackbridge Station with old station behind, Carshalton Station today, SR Beddington Halt and Waddon Marsh Halt in SR days, Waddon Station today, LBSCR C2X 0-6-0 No.32546 approaching West Croydon, 2 of West Croydon station today.
33 Article - John Gayward Click 'Engineering the Southern' Part 5 - Working with Bulleid in Ireland. His involvement in the CIE Inchicore works and Bulleid's Turf Burner. Click was also involved in the testing at Rugby and it was from there that he moved to Ireland. Pictures include - The bus engine mounted at the rear of the tender on No.356, No.356 in converted state at Inchicore with original Crosti type pre-heaters 1954, lowering one of the two-cylinder engines into a power bogie 1957, No.2 engine running in No.1 bogie, final drive by chain, centrally placed boiler/firebox, Archimedean screw to feed turf, nearing completion at Inchicore 1957, in steam on a trial run, out on a test run, John Gayward Click driving CC1.
44 Picture Article - The Colour of the Southern. BR Class 5 4-6-0 No.73042 and SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34085 501 Squadron at Ramsgate 1959, SR Rbt Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34059 Sir Archibald Sinclair at Dorchester 1965, SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34057 Biggin Hill at Nine Elms 1967, WR Pannier tank crossing the swing bridge at Folkstone Harbour 1959, BR Class 3 2-6-2T No.82019 at Clapham Junction 1967, SR Rbt West Country class 34010 Sidmouth on The Statesman service near Vauxhall 1963, LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30034 at Salisbury 1963, SR Q1 class 0-6-0 No.33009 and rear of BR class 3 No,82006 at Nine Elms 1966, SR V Schools class 4-4-0 No.30934 St Lawrence passing Vauxhall on down Bournemouth service 1962, LBSCR A1x 0-6-0T No.32646 having just crossed Langston Harbour bridge u/d.
50 Article - Southern Staff, pictures include W. H. F. Mepsted 1942, 2 of Miss Yvonne Miles 1968, 'Jimmy' James 1976.
52 Article - Stored Engines. A look at a list of stored engines dated 10 November 1950 of those engines officially stored but available for service as at 4th November 1950. Column's are Locomotive No., Class, Date of Last Shop Repair, Mileage Since Last Shop Repair, Date Stored, Condition of Locomotive, and not on the list but taken from the Allocation as shown in the Ian Allan ABC Supplement Loco-Shed Book Pt. 2 Southern Region as located at in 31-8-50, with a list of the shed codes Quoted. Pictures include Facsimile of the first page of the original document, L1 4-4-0 No.31786 at Bricklayers Arms 28/4/51, T9 No.303 (30303 in list) at Fratton converted to oil burning u/d, B4X 4-4-0 No.2052 (32052 in list) at New Cross 11/48 to 2/49, 36001 not on list but the H15 and N15 in the picture are, O1 0-6-0 No.1432 at New Cross Gate 11/50, R1 0-4-4T No.31698 at Tonbridge 5/55, N15 4-6-0 No.30750 Morgan le Fay at Eastleigh 8/11/55, D1 4-4-0 No.31247 & L1 4-4-0 No.31784 at Redhill 18/10/59, D1 4-4-0 No.31246 at Feltham 2/8/59.
64 Article - 'Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues. Pictures of the Strowger-Hudd Automatic Control System, The ramp unit and the hooter and a description of its working. SW51 Additional note on the runaway from Caterham to Selhurst. SW51 Additional note on the EMU pictures plus note on disbanding and reforming of EMU sets. SW52 photo of the Brighton radial and its open smokebox door. SW52 Drummond 4-6-0 T14 No.459 on the former Down fast approaching the west end of Clapham cutting between June 1912 and summer of 1915, note also safety valve casing is brass not the correct green. SW50 'Rebuilt' refers to a shunt signal in SW48 and gives additional information on these and a picture is included. SW52 Additional notes on the LN Class No.857 boiler and smoke deflectors and a picture is included as of 1943 with the large boiler but straight deflectors. SW52 John Click's memories notes on the oil burning LMR 2-10-0 Kitchener plus picture of LMR No.601. Plus note on 35005 when oil fired, also additional notes from other readers. SW52 Note on VSOE CHARTER'S. SW50 Notes on various electrical unit formations in the 60s and 70s. SW51 Notes on p5, p31, p50/51, p78, p81 and p101. Pictures Victoria to Eastbourne 6-PUL 3016 at Eastbourne u/d. LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30034 at Salisbury 1963, Templecombe 1965/6 stored engines.
71 Article - Horse Power on the Hampton Court Branch in 1849. A look at the first horse power used on this line. Being Evans the Molesey flyman's old grey horse! Picture LSWR Class 0298 2-4-0WT Beattie well tanks Nos. 30585 and 30587 on the RCTS/SLS 'South Western Suburban Railtour' 1962.
73 Article - The Raynes Park Derailment 28 November 1967. A description of the cause and the resultant derailment of the 03.40 early morning mail and newspaper train from Waterloo to Woking. Together with the alterations and diversions of services resulting from this. Map of the location and a layout of the station with the position of the wreckage. 7 pictures of the accident.
78 Article - The Long Lost Shirley Holms Halt. A short lived, single wooden platform without any buildings. Between Brockenhurst and Lymington opened on the 10th of October 1860 and closed 1888. Pictures include 1871 OS map of it's location, timetable extract for the branch 1861 but not showing the halt, Pictures include Lymington Junction with up p + p branch train arriving u/d, p + p branch train close to the site of the halt in 1958.
80 Picture Article - A Very Brief Visit to Newhaven - June 1952. Pictures include LBSCR E4 class 0-6-2T No.32504 passing under the station foot bridge, BR 1Co - Co1 DE No.20003 at the station, Dockside crane loading a car.
82 Article - Architecture and Imagery on the Cuckoo Line. Four copies of architectural plans of Heathfield Station, with two pictures of the station ,road bridge and tunnel mouth looking north.
88 Picture Article - Looking Back… LSWR road motor Exeter - Chagford possibly soon after its introduction u/d, The Hundred of Manhood & Selsey tramway Selsey Town station u/d, Shoreham (by sea) station 1870s. Emsworth station 2 of the platforms u/d, Worthing Station and the rail side hipped glazed canopy u/d, West Croydon station entrance SR days, Purley platforms u/d, ? Eridge train u/d, ? Croydon area platform with women porters possible WW1, London Bridge concourse u/d, from Borough Market Junction the approaches to London Bridge u/d.
95 Picture Article - Errata In More Ways Than One. A mistake by BR - 1st the Stanier 2-8-0 identified as No.90734, it was WD 70320 then WD 501, which was renumbered by Eastleigh as No.90743 corrected then to No.90734, what should have been allocated is No.48774.
In SW53 caption about the Herne Hill sidings signal. It should read - …and Speaking of signals…Three Curios… Picture 1 & 2 An unusual chain operated centre-pivot bi-directional signal at Herne Hill sidings, the signal applied to movements in either direction and was of necessitate both an upper and lower quadrant -dependent upon direction of travel. Notice the lamp below the arm. On both sides this had a red glass to cover the white lamp and so show stop when the arm was horizontal. When the arm was cleared a white light was displayed, 2 of the underslung starting signal at Ashford Middlesex, the Fareham West starting signals for the line to Cosham and Gosport.
Back Page SR Rbt Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35030 Elder Dempster Lines running through Woking on the down Atlantic Coast Express.
 
Issue No.55 July 2021
 
Page No. Content
Front CoverPicture of BR Class 3 2-6-2T No.82024 at Feltham 1965.
Title pageSign at entrance to LYDFORD Station
4Introduction with picture of Nine Elms terminus u/d, Haven Street station I-o-W u/d.
6Picture Article - 'Ten Times T' The London, Chatham & Dover Railway 0-6-0 Tanks. Pictures include No.A600 at Longhedge 1929, A601 at Ashford 1933, A602 inside Ashford Works 1931, 1602 at Stewarts Lane 1937, A603 west of Wimbledon station 1929, A604 at Ashford 1933, 31604 at Reading shed 1950, 500 at Eastleigh 1949, A607 at ? Victoria after 1925, A608 at Ashford 1933.
12Article - The Railways of Dulwich A Personal Perspective. A look at the history of Dulwich, the College and the railways. Includes the war time incident at Tulse Hill tunnel. Pictures include, Map of the Dulwich estate circa 1876, North Dulwich Station front today, Collegiate and Corporate crest on the road bridge opposite North Dulwich Station, current EMU service near Village way, Village way and bridge, viaduct between Village way and Croxted Road, viaduct of the South London line from Turney Road, South London line bridge over Rosendale Road, Rosendale Road in 1953 showing all three bridges and C2x 0-6-0 shunting Knights Hill Goods Depot, Lairdale Estate now on the Knights Hill Goods Depot site, Knights Hill Goods Depot 1953, Knights Hill Goods Depot with C2x 0-6-0 No.30525 1953, LCDR bridge over Turney Road today, West Dulwich station today, the bridge east of West Dulwich station today, southern portal of Crescent Wood Tunnel today, war time incident at Tulse Hill tunnel wreckage 1940, copy of Lambeth's Civil Defence Emergency Committee for the 28/12/1940.
34The S. C. Townroe Archive - in Colour Part 4. 3 photos of the damage to the crank axle of No.35016 at Gillingham 16/11/1955, 3 photos of the damage to the crank axle of No.35015 of the 16/11/1955 or is it? See article, inside view of the cab of a Merchant Navy at Southampton 1951, BR class 4 2-6-0 derailment at Eastleigh 9/6/1964, 4-SUB No.4318 derailment at Strawberry Hill June 1953, 2-6-0 derailed in Jubilee sidings Eastleigh 1962, 2 of Eastleigh crane with jib extended 1954 and 1959, Bulleid diesel shunter No.15233 on fortnightly examination at Eastleigh yard, Pull-push working at Paddock Wood 1956, Maidstone-bound three coach set service leaving Paddock Wood 1956, LSWR M7 0-4-4T No.30035 near Corfe Castle 1956, LSWR 700 class 0-6-0 No.30695 and a mogul at Corfe, Kimbridge Junction with LSWR T9 class on Andover train 1958, SECR H class 0-4-4T No.31544 at Tonbridge taking water, Pull-push working near Bramber u/d.
45Article - Down to Earth Part 4 Ex-SECR Stock. Ex-LCDR 25ft 4-wheeled brake third No.318 with roof observatory at Sevenoaks Tubs Hill goods yard 1952, 26ft LCDR brake third with side duckets in Chart Road brickworks Ashford 1950, 3 LCDR 28ft 5 compartment thirds ready for transport in Ryde St. Johns yard 1934? LCDR bogie coach 45ft 5 compartment brake third No. 4115 at Haven Street 1976, Ex-LCDR 45ft 7-compartment composite coach on barge Horselea alongside Metropolitan River Police Waterloo Pier 1950. 2 Ex-SER 6w 29ft composites at Grove Park 1948, Cravens of Sheffield 1887 SER 31ft 4-compartment brake third No.2134 at Appledore 1948, 2 of SER 33ft saloon brake first 1886 inspection saloon as the LANCING SNACK BAR Lancing in station forecourt 1946/47 and 1950, SER/SECR 27ft 4w 5-compartment third (1894 to 1901) at Rye Harbour 1950, 2 into 1 SECR 48ft + comp/1lav/comp being 1906 Gloucester RC&W Co. and addition unknown at New Cross Gate 1947, SECR 45ft 3-compartment birdcage brake third 1900 at Ashford Works 1949, SECR 51ft 1in comp No.3805 1905 at Horsham goods yard 1949, SECR 44 ft 6 compartment composite No.2367 at Shalford East sidings 1951, SECR 50ft saloon 1904 No.3512 by Midland RC&WCo 1904 at Farley Green near Gomshall 1948, LCDR 28ft guards van of 1897 at Exmouth Junction C&W workshops mid-1950s, SECR safe fitted bullion guards van No.106 at Eastleigh Works u/d, SECR van No.613 by Ashbury C&I Co. at Shepherdswell 1948, SER ventilated fruit van SR No.1801 at Dungeness 1949, LCDR horse box at Dungeness 1949.
57Article - Superheater Development on the Southern Railway. Following a review of the types of superheater, a closer look at the variations used by companies which became the SR and the version finally evolved which became the SR standard. Pictures include LSWR D15 4-4-0 No. 464 fitted with the Urie's 'Eastleigh' superheater 1915. The Urie 'Eastleigh' superheater arrangement in the smokebox. What appears to be the Maunsell superheater arrangement in a smokebox, 2 views of Lord Nelson No.E850 at Nine Elms with indicator shelter.
63Article - Buriton Chalk Pits. Following the opening of the London - Portsmouth direct line 1859 the chalk pits and lime works at Buriton opened in 1860. Following a short history of the chalk and lime works with these plans and pictures included. Maps of 1897 and two in the early twentieth century, and 1932. Signalling plan for Buriton siding 1938. Picture of signal box, and 6 of the site.
69Picture Article - Belmont Hospital Bridge - 3 pictures of the removal of the narrow lane bridge of 1864 at Homeland Drive in 1984.
72Picture Article - Branch Line Society Portsmouth-area Tour 7 March 1959 Pictures include LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30111 and pull-push set No.6. At Lavant station, at Chichester, and Botley, Bishops Waltham(2), Botley, Meon Valley bay at Fareham. Wickham, Droxford, Fareham, Fort Brockhurst, Gosport. Copy of the tour timetable.
81Picture Article - Down to Earth A Postscript - 5 pictures of a holiday cottage at Pagham 1934/5.
82Three recent discoveries - Pictures of Privett station on the Meon Valley line just before opening , Shawford Down and Shawford station circa 1890, Fullerton Junction staff (including SR Docks and Marine office staff) during WW2.
83Article - Christmas Mails and Parcels Traffic - A Retrospective Review Part 1 - Following a general picture of the various parts that made up the Christmas Mails and Parcels Traffic there follows. TPO Train Formations. Van services connecting with TPOs, Individual P Notices, 'Focal' Points, Analysis of individual years, Provision of shunting engines, Walton-on-Thames and Teddington, Special Instructions, Additional Van trains run, Waterloo-Battersea-Woking-Bournemouth and Weymouth. Pictures include LSWR T9 4-4-0 No.30707 on Salisbury to Portsmouth & Southsea vans (via Southampton Terminus) between Sholing and Netley u/d, SR Q1 0-6-0 No.33023 at Winchester u/d, SECR E1 4-4-0 No.31507 at Gravesend Central u/d, BR Class 2 2-6-2T No.82005 taking water at Waterloo u/d, Hump shunting at Feltham u/d, TPO carriage No.S49505 at Eardley sidings 1960, SR N class 2-6-0 No.31402 on up van train at Chislehurst u/d, BR Class 4 4-6-0 No.75075 just past Walton-on-Thames u/d, SR West Country class 4-6-2 No.34019 Bideford west of Walton-on-Thames u/d, BR Class 73 Bo-Bo No.73142 leaving Basingstoke west yard for Clapham Junction u/d, LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T N30377 at St Denys u/d.
Back PageBalham Station platforms BR
 
Issue No.56 October 2021
 
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Front CoverPicture of platform 1 at Southampton with SR USA class 0-6-0T No.30073 1965
Title page
4Introduction with picture of LSWR class 2-4-0T Well Tank No.30587 at Penpont on he Wenford Bridge branch u/d.
6Article - Down to Earth Part 5 - Southern Stock and the Minor Companies - Pictures include - Isle of Wight Railway 3-compartment composite No.38 as returned to Haven Street for rebuilding 1976, Ex -North London coach IWR composite No.46 at Haven Street 1976, Isle of Wight Central guards van No.17 at Newport 1948, 9 ex Metropolitan rigid 8-wheelers of the Isle of Wight Railway at St Helens Duver 1950s, 8-wheeler No.5 of the Isle of Wight Railway at St Helens on the Duver 1950, 6 -compartment composite No.36 of the Isle of Wight Railway, Ex Lynton & Barnstaple Railway 5 -comp brake third No.15 at Snapper Halt 1956, Lynton & Barnstaple Railway No.1 brake compo/observation saloon at Snapper Halt 1936, former SECR 3-UB coach No.9561 at Lancing Works Yard circa 1960? Maunsell Restriction 1 third No.981 at Horsham 1960s, 2 unclassed open saloons at Eastleigh No,7964 & 7983 early 1960s. Sentinel railcar No.6 at Ashford works yard 1949. Waterloo & City cars No.14 and 36 on track side at Eardley Road sidings 1948.
15Article - Christmas Mails and Parcels Traffic - A Retrospective Review Part 2 continues with the various workings and notices up to 1969 Notice P.101. Pictures include - SR Schools class 4-4-0 No.309132 Christ's Hospital at Salisbury u/d, BR Class 4 4-6-0 No.75068 leaving Southampton for Western Docks u/d, LSWR 44' Passenger Guards Van No.1015 at Newport u/d, LSWR O2 class 0-4-4T No.W30 Shorwell at Wroxall u/d, M V Brading arriving at Ryde u/d, Class 33 Bo-Bo No.D6549 & SR Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34025 Whimple on Mid-Hants line u/d, BR Class 5 4-6-0 No.73502 at Templecombe 1963, LMS Ivatt 2MT 2-6-2T No.41296 leading and No.41242 propelling at Templecombe u/d, GWR Collett 0-6-0 No.2252 at Southampton shunting stock 1958, GWR Churchward 2-6-0 No.6302 at Newbury bound for Didcot DNS line u/d, SR S15 4-6-0 No.30827 u/d. GWR Castle class 4-6-0 No.5087 Tintern Abbey at Salisbury u/d, 2 SR U class 2-6-0 Nos. 31623 & 31626 passing St Denys 1961, BR Class 5 4-6-0 No.73020 passing St Denys 1962, Micheldever sidings u/d, LSWR King Arthur 4-6-0 No.30743 Lyonnesse in up platform Dorchester South u/d, BR Class 4 2-6-0 No.76033 at Winchester u/d, Winchester with northbound parcels train passing the LSWR B4 shunter u/d, Mail van No.S4960 at Southampton u/d, LBSCR Terrier 0-6-0T No.W11 at Ventnor West station u/d.
40Article - More on the 'PEP' sets - More information that has come to light after the Issue 22 (4-2013) - pictures include 2-set No.2001 at Waterloo on route 30 to Hampton Court service, 2-set No.2001 at Hampton Court, interior of almost completed car at Derby u/d, 4-set No.4002 at Derby brand new and original livery u/d, No.4002 at Waterloo in standard BR blue u/d. Details of a test run with set 2001 from Clapham Junction to Strawberry Hill Depot and return 6/4/1973.
44Article - Mr Jacomb-Hood and the Premium System of Track Inspection - From 'The Railway Gazette' 13 March 1914. Following a brief personal history of Mr Jacomb-Hood. The article describes the method of track upkeep used and how by regular inspections and rewards, a high standard of track maintenance was achieved. The inspections were carried out using 3 inspection trains, with purpose built inspection cars (one at each end of the train) and by track side observations. Pictures include Mr Jacomb-Hood, 'Engineers' track inspection train at Meldon, rear view of train showing inspection car at Exmouth, interior of the saloon of a inspection car.
47Picture article - Dr John L. Farmer,1913-1960 A Winchester Enthusiast. LSWR H15 class 4-6-0 No.30332 at Shawford Junction passing Shawford Junction u/d, SR Lord Nelson class 4-6-0 No.30855 Robert Blake at Brockenhurst station u/d, GWR 4300 CLASS 2-6-0 No.58397? Northam Station u/d, Push-pull set 662 at Droxford u/d, LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30055 at former Butts Junction u/d, LSWR 700 class 0-6-0 No.30350 at Privett u/d, Tisted for Selborne station u/d. LBSCR H2 class 4-4-2 No.32421 South Foreland at Waterloo with RCTS Hampshireman rail tour 6/2/1955, LBSCR E5X class 0-6-2T Nos. 32570 & 32576 at Guildford, LSWR T9 class Nos. 30301 & 30732 at Petersfield & taking water at West Meon. LSWR (much modified) Directors saloon of 1885 at Winchester Chesil u/d, SR King Arthur class 4-6-0 believed to be No.30789 Sir Guy northbound at Winchester City on a Holland America boat train passing BR Standard Class 4 2-6-0 No.76027 u/d, SR Lord Nelson class 4-6-0 No. 30855 Robert Blake on the up 'Cunarder' at Winchester with LSWR B4 class 0-4-0T No.30083 in yard u/d, SR Lord Nelson class 4-6-0 No.30851 Sir Francis Drake passing old Winchester City signal box u/d. SR Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No. 35017 Belgian Marine passing Winchester City on down working u/d, SR Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No. 35015 Rotterdam Lloyd front view with Bournemouth Belle head board and Miss Farmer u/d, BR Standard Class 4 2-6-0 No.76027 just south of Bournemouth on down Bournemouth stopper u/d, SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.34109 Sir Trafford Leigh - Mallory at Eastleigh u/d, LSWR Class 700 0-6-0 No. 30306 at Winchester City on Alton freight u/d, Dr John L. Farmer and family at Farringdon 1955.
59Article - The Dyke Branch and the Drewry and Sentinel Railcars - A tale of two parts - The first is the line from the Brighton to the Devil's Dyke. This deep cleft into the downs had drawn visitors up the long drag to 712 ft above sea level. Hotel, Golf course and tea rooms, cable way and funicular railway provided attractions. So after two previous attempts finally a railway up to the Dyke was accepted. The line from a halt on the Brighton to Portsmouth line (now Aldrington Halt Hove) climbed 3miles 45ch to a station just below the summit. The line, stops and terminal station are described and a map of the route included with pictures. looking north into the terminal 1924, looking down from the head shunt south into the station 1924, Dyke station signal box 1924, map of the early station layout, LBSCR E class 0-6-0T No.159 (former Edenbridge) and coach in LBSCR days, double headed service at the Dyke u/d, LBSCR E4 0-6-0T No. 2505? u/d, Dyke station head shunt and chalk fall u/d, Dyke station building u/d.
The Drewry and Sentinel rail cars
The Drewry is not known to have worked on the branch but sowed the seed of thought that led to the Sentinel being used. Delivered in 1928 it could carry 26 passengers and was used on several branch lines until sold to the Weston, Clevedon & Portishead in 1934. pictures include 1933 entering Ashford station on trial between Ashford, Appledore and New Romney in 1933, on the WC&P with a trailer attached u/d.
Sentinel Car No.6. A description of the vehicle and of the delivery in 1933. Tests and trials commenced with alterations made during its service life on the branch which ended in May 1935. Latterly it was tried on various branches but ended in 1937 with a failure on Colebrook viaduct. Towed to Ashford the vehicle was stripped in 1940 with official withdrawal in 1942. Drawing, Side, front, and internal layout SR undated, Pictures - Official view of Sentinel Car No.6 at Birmingham, inside Brighton Works on delivery, on trial trip on the branch u/d, at Aldrington Halt Hove 1933, at Dyke station 1933, at Dyke station 1933 looking up the bank, at Brighton along side of depot water softener u/d, at Tonbridge after its use on the Dyke branch u/d, on the Dyke branch climbing up to the terminal u/d, at Brighton along side of depot water softener with some yard staff u/d, Drawing of the Sentinel Car No.6
82Article - The Broad Clyst Shunter - SR Engineers Department No.49. Built at Exmouth Junction in 1940. Being numbered in the Plant & Machinery list it remained so numbered until being scraped in 1959. 2 pictures when at Broad Clyst u/d.
83Picture of SR L1 class 4-4-0 No.31757 at Eastleigh after being withdrawn in 1961 in front of the oil burning boiler house and new diesel depot u/d.
84Article - 'Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues. Picture of Swanage in early days with O2 Tank and train u/d. SW51 - 53 RIGHT TO STOP TRAINS AT STATIONS - comment on a occurrence at Arundel station in 2002, and other thoughts on land owner rights and conditions imposed on railways. Information requested on the line from Feltham station to the R. A. S. C. depot. SW53 USA Tanks and site of picture? Page 68 the signal at Ashford (Middlesex) and reason for it's height. Page 73 and Pigeons. Picture of the RH&D line armoured train u/d. SW44 Workings of Main-Line Diesels being the same as steam particularly on Exeter trains, with a List of Duties worked in 1954. Tavern cars and picture of painter working on the White Horse sign. Picture of SR Schools class Cranleigh No.30936 partially stripped awaiting scrapping u/d. SW Special No.17 Oil Burning Engines - corrections and up-dated information. SW54 EMU head codes up-date, and wartime images on p93 and p94. Picture of Rbt. BB Class 602 Squadron passing Wimbledon Staff Halt u/d. SW54 Picture on page 94 is it a Eridge train? It is Hove Station between 1910 and 1917 with LBSCR D-TANK No.271 Eridge and it’s train. With a head board display leaving to turn on the triangle, Brighton and Hove (via Preston Park), with a mixed bag of carriages. SW54 Vortex blastpipe trials with a note on George Robert Sisterson mentioned. Also a note on the Jubilee with a Adam's tender (it is dual braked due to a rebuild and tender swap in 1893). Additional good comments on Adams and not so go on Drummond. SW54 Raynes Park derailment of 1967. Comments on the platform decking over Godstone Road Purley. Picture of the Freshwater, Yarmouth & Newport Drewry railcar entering Freshwater. SW54 Shed codes - 74E is St. Leonards not Three Bridges, and a note on the Schools class shedded there. Picture of WC N34101 Hartland passing Brockenhurst u/d, SW Special No.17 Oil Burner Locos. Notes and 2 pictures of tanks in a Somerset Quarry. SW55 Comments arising from the Editorial!
94Book Reviews - LBSCR Carriages Volume 4 Bogie Stock, 1906 - 1924, The Hythe & Sandgate Branch Line & Tramway, The Leader Locomotive - Bulleid's Great Experiment.
Back PageDS70155 Engineer's inspection saloon at Tulse station 1969.
 
 
Issue No.57 January 2022
 
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Front Cover Picture of SR Rbt. Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35008 Orient Line on the 'Royal Wessex' west of Bournemouth u/d.
Title page Portsmouth & Southsea booking hall circa 1968
4 Article - By South Eastern to Hastings - Describing the ups and downs of early railways to the town. There follows a concise history of the latter day battle of Hastings, between the LBSCR and the SER and the lasting results as exists today. Pictures include - view from cab of SECR D1 4-4-0 No.31489 near Sevenoaks 14/5/1960, Dorking North station 4/68, SR Schools Class 4-4-0 No.30903 Charterhouse near Polhill 06/55, Wadhurst and SR D1 class 4-4-0 No.31749 and L1 4-4-0 No.31786 06/61, L1 class 4-4-0 and Schools class V 4-4-0 No.30900 Eaton nearing Tonbridge on up Charing Cross service 8/55, SR Schools V class 4-4-0 No.30920 Rugby at Crowhurst junction for Hastings 08/55, SECR L class 4-4-0 No.31772 at Hastings 06/53, LBSCR D3 class 0-4-4T No.32379 at Rye 09/51, SECR L class 4-4-0 No.317769 at St Leonards depot 09/1960, SECR C class 0-6-0 No.31037 at Winchelsea u/d, LBSCR A1X class 0-6-0T No.32670 (ex K&ESR No.3) at Robertsbridge 9/55, Bibliography and picture of BR Britannia class 4-6-2 No.70004 William Shakespeare on Down 'Golden Arrow' passing Tonbridge 1958.
21 Picture Article - West of England Main Line - Waterloo to Basingstoke. Pictures include, SR Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35006 Peninsular & Oriental S. N. Co., at Waterloo 1958, SR Rbt. Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35022 Holland-America Line on up train passing under the Hampton Court Flyover 1959, SR Rbt. Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35021 New Zealand line on down line train passing under the Hampton Court Flyover 1959, BR Class 5 4-6-0 No. 73169 from Southampton for Nine Elms with train of BR Mk1 bogie passenger brake vans between West Byfleet and Woking 1966, SR Rbt. Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35023 Holland-Afrika Line on Bournemouth train between Pirbright Jct. and Farnborough 1967, SR Rbt. West Country class 4-6-2 No.34004 (was Yeovil) passing under Basingstoke Canal bridge With up train 1967, BR Class 4 2-6-0 No.76066 on down train passing closed Bramshott Halt 1967, SR Rbt Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 No.334087 (was 145 Squadron) on up train passing site of Barton Mills Box 1967, SR Lord Nelson class 4-6-0 No.30859 Lord Hood leaving Basingstoke on down train to Salisbury 1959, LSWR H15 class 4-6-0 No.30491 on Basingstoke locomotive shed 1958.
27 Article - Shide Chalk Pit Siding. A look at the various I-o-W railway companies and the ballast used together with the pits suppling them, with Shide Chalk Pit in particular. 2 maps of the pit and it's railway connection. 6 pictures of and around the pit.
31 Article - My Railway Books. Alastair Wilson gives a potted guide around his library.
35 Article - The Somerset and Dorset's Waterloo Connection. - A plan to that end was hatched in 1882. As part of a plan to give Bristol a direct line to London it was put forward as the Bristol & London & South Western Junction Railway. Its attempts to attain an act fell foul of the people of Bristol and the GWR and rejection by Parliament. Includes 5 plans of sections of the proposed route.
40 Picture Article - Remember Hawkhurst? - Paddock Wood station down side platform, rear of push-pull set No.739 near Goudhurst 1959, Goudhurst station 1961, single track near Cranbrook 1961, Cranbrook station and rear of push-pull set No.656 u/d, rear of push-pull set No.609 between Goudhurst and Cranbrook 1961, Horsmonden station platform u/d, SECR H class 0-4-4T No.31500? at Horsmonden station u/d, SECR H class 0-4-4T No.31530 at Horsmonden station u/d, SECR H class 0-4-4T No.31530 at ? Smallbridge u/d, Goudhurst station notice board announcing closure of the line 1961, Goudhurst station approach, station entrance and signal box 1950s? Hawkhurst terminus platform looking towards the buffers with rear of push-pull set No.609 u/d, Hawkhurst station entrance u/d, Cranbrook station goods yard and goods shed u/d, Cranbrook station with SECR H class 0-4-4T No.31530 just arriving with Hawkhurst train u/d, Hawkhurst station from the buffer stop u/d, Goudhurst station from the down platform after closure.
49 Article - The Unloved 0-6-0 - Maunsell's 'Q' Class. A class which seems was not liked by many, but regardless of its short comings made it to the 1960s. To do that is a respectable achievement, and the article traces the high's and low's of the class. Pictures include - No.30545 at Midhurst 6/11/63, No.30533 at Norwood Junction 11/05/58, No.30549 approaching Lymington Jct. on passenger train 11/9/55, No.30536 at Tulse Hill yard 27/3/63, No.30531 at Brockenhurst yard 28/06/57, No.30549 with LBSCR C2X 0-6-0 No.32521 along side at Norwood Junction 22/5/61, No.30548 with snow-plough in Eastleigh yard 1963, No.30535 at Eastleigh yard 4/8/65.
57 Article -The S.C.Townroe Archive - in Colour Part 6. SECR H class 0-4-4T and ex SECR 3-set leaving Paddock Wood for Maidstone 1956, Waterloo station departure with LSWR M7 0-4-4T No.30241 having helped with a push, Brookwood station and SR Rbt Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35018 British India Line overtaking a slower train, 2 WC or BB 4-6-2s passing at Battledown, Lord Nelson from Winchester signal box, LSWR 0298 class 2-4-0WT No.30587 on Eastleigh shed, SR B-B class 4-6-2 No.34110 66 Squadron on the new Royal Wessex train leaving Southampton Central 1951, BR Britannia class 4-6-2 No.70009 Alfred the Great about to leave Southampton Central on down Bournemouth Belle 1951, view from cab window of SR USA class 0-6-0T No.30062 on Fawley branch 05/1653, LSWR M7 class 0-4-4T No.30111 with motor train at Lymington junction taking the old road west towards Ringwood and Wimborne 07/53, turning on to the old road at Lymington junction unknown West Country and train for Swanage 07/1953, M7 class with motor train at Lymington harbour 09/1972, Bournemouth Central with a train to Bradford double headed by LSWR T9 class No.30285 and unknown 4-6-0 08/1952, view of Bournemouth engine shed from Bournemouth Central signal box, SR King Arthur class 4-6-0 No.30750 Morgan le Fay at Bournemouth West Junction on up Waterloo service 7/7/1951, 3 of Exmouth junction shed - SR N class 2-6-0 No.31842 in yard, view of yard and coal hopper, LSWR Adams class 0415 0-4-2T No.30584 under coal hopper.
67 Article - 'Rebuilt' - The Letters and Comments Page(s) - a catch up of matters arising from recent issues. On becoming a railway enthusiast, Addition information on the Maunsell inspection saloon DS70155 and coaches making up this train.
Kevin Robertson's last words and sincere thanks to all who have contributed, criticised, and made ourselves known to him - while we the readers thank him for all his efforts to bring us the best magazine for devotees of all things SOUTHERN.
68 Picture article - Northam Through Time - LSWR T9 4-4-0 No.703 with firebox cross tubes on a down train with original over bridge u/d, Station view north before rebuilding from up platform u/d, 4 pictures of staff on both platforms u/d, copy of instruction No.13, 1908 concerning the reconstruction of the overbridge on Sunday 12/04/1908, on 29/10/1900 4 class T9 locomotives No's 708,720, 702, and 706 passing through the down platform to take the returning Boer war men of the City Imperial Volunteers from Southampton Docks to Basingstoke for handing on to the GWR, reconstructed bridge and station building u/d, just south of Northam was a west chord allowing trains from the terminal station to travel direct to the west, seen under the station buildings the dog leg at the north end of the station, train passing Bevois yard, Northam - 2 of the signal gantry being erected and in use, Northam platforms in final form.
81 Article - Salisbury Railway & Market House Co. A look at this independent line of 1858, with a sketch map of the route and layout of the line and sidings. Pictures include, remains of the viaduct with the Salisbury East signal box in the background, looking towards the main line with connection to Main & Sons on left, looking south with the maltsters siding on the left, sign on the Market building - this hall for hire,
84 Article - Three Tours on the 'Withered Arm'.
First the Great Western Society on 5/9/1965 using LMS Ivatt class 2 2-6-2T No.41283 at, Oakhampton, leaving the station at Tower Hill, Holsworthy on the Bude branch, 2 at Whitstone and Bridgerule.
Second the Southern Counties Touring Society 12/09/1965 using BR Class 4 2-6-4T Nos 80039 and 80043, with 80043 going to Torrington & 80039 Ilfracombe, Nos 80039 and 80043 at Eggesford, Nos 80039 climbs to Mortehoe summit, Nos 80039 at Mortehoe & Woolacombe, Nos 80039 and 80043 at Portsmouth Arms, SR Rbt Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35022 Holland America Line passing St James Park Halt returning to London,
The Southern Counties Touring Society second tour 3/10/1965, No.80043 at Barnstaple shed, No 80039 at Barnstaple Junction, No.80043 at Barnstaple Junction, No.80043 heading No 80039 at Kings Nympton on return leg, SR Rbt Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35022 Holland America Line at Exeter Central for return leg to Waterloo.
Back Page Picture - SR USA Tank 0-6-0T No.30064 in Eastleigh shed u/d.
 
Issue No.58 Summer 2022
 
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Front Cover Picture of SECR C class 0-6-0 No.31495 at Sheerness 1959.
Title page Picture of SECR H class 0-4-4T No.31518 at Maidstone West with coaching set No.941 1959.
4 Publisher's Introduction
5 Cross Country - David Cross on some of his fathers ( Derek ) photography which include - A cruise ship pullman express from Dover to London near weald signal box. Locomotives, No.D6501 (33002) piloting Type 2 No.D5012, May 1960. Folkestone Warren with west bound mixed freight with No.D6532 (Class 33 No.33114) 12/6/61, No.D6511 passing Ashford West with semi-fast service from Ramsgate to London via Redhill 10/6/61, SR Battle of Britain 4-6-2 No.34078 222 Squadron leaving Sevenoaks tunnel on down Dover and Ramsgate express July 1959, Folkestone Warren western end May 1960 with SR Schools class 4-4-0 No.30934 St Lawrence at signal with SR Battle of Britain 4-6-2 No.34089 602 Squadron leaving Martello Tunnel, Folkestone Warren with BR Class 4 2-6-4T No.80065 about to enter Martello Tunnel 3/7/1960, BR Class 2 2-6-2T No.84022 at Wye March 1960, SR Battle of Britain 4-6-2 No.34073 249 Squadron at Swanley on up boat train June 1959, BR Type 2 diesel No.D5002 at Edenbridge crossing over the Oxted line on a Margate - Birkenhead train July 1960, Two GWR Pannier tanks (Nos 4610 & 4631) banking the Golden Arrow up from Folkestone Harbour 1959, Rbt West Country class 4-6-2 No.34004 Yeovil at Ashford station summer of 1958, SR electric loco No.E5013 on high speed test train going southwards through Swanley March 1960, BR Class 4 2-6-4T No.80038 at New Romney May 1960, SR Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 No.35028 Clan Line at Bromley South August 1959, SECR class H 0-4-4T No.31500 at Chevening Halt with auto train 14/5/1960, SR Q1 class 0-6-0 No.33035 and SR N class No.31822 between Tonbridge and Sevenoaks June 1960, SR Q1 class 0-6-0 No.33033 at Penshurst April 1960, BR Class 4 2-6-0 No.76053 approaching Tonbridge from Brighton u/d, SR Battle of Britain 4-6-2 No.34070 Manston passing Knockholt station on Margate to London service June 1959, 11/5/1959 and up Night Ferry passing Weald intermediate box with SR L1 4-4-0 No.31789 piloting West Country class 4-6-2 No.34103 Calstock, SR Schools class 4-4-0 No.30933 King's Canterbury passing Sevenoaks A box on up Dover to London service June 1959, SECR D1 class 4-4-0 No.31487passing Weald intermediate box on up empty stock train July 1960, LBSCR K class 4-4-0 No.32347 on weed killer train near Edenbridge high level station heading towards Tonbridge July 1959.
17 Green Diesel Days - Picture article. BRCW Type 3 No. D6546 (later 33028) passing Paddock Wood on down freight 1961, Type 2 No.D1519 (later class 24) passing Paddock Wood 1961, Class 3D (Class 207) 'East Sussex' DEMU No.1307 at Oxted 1962, DEMU No.1303 at Partridge Green on Horsham to Brighton 1965 and at Steyning down platform 1965, class 3H (later class 205) No.1117 at Bamber station on Horsham to Brighton 1965, BRCW Type 3 No. D6511 (later 33101) at Brockenhurst on Waterloo to Bournemouth 1966, Class 3D (Class 207) 'East Sussex' DEMU No.1313 (later 207013) approaching Uckfield 1967, Waterloo station and down Bournemo22 on down Bournemouth Belle along side Warship class No.D819 Goliath for Exeter 1967, Type 4 No.D1719 approaches Clapham Junction with down Bournemouth Belle June 1967, Last down Bournemouth Belle 9th July 1967 with Type 4 No.D1924 passing Wimbledon, Ruston & Hornsby 0-6-0 No.D2995 on empty stock along Platform Road Southampton 1967.
23 Southern Coaching Survivors - Picture article. LSWR Non-Corridor lavatory third to Diagram 31 No.S194S, LSWR third brake No.S2647S to Diagram 100, LSWR Push-Pull third brake to Diagram 101 No.S2642, LSWR Non-Corridor lavatory third brake to Diagram 125 No.S3036, LBSCR third brake to Diagram 210 No.S4152S, LCDR Brake 2nd SR No.4124, SECR Non-Corridor third no.S2437 Diagram 39 & Composite S6359, LSWR Composite to Diagram 416 No.S6560S. LSWR Non-Corridor Lavatory Composite brake No.S6488S Diagram 419, SECR Composite Brake to Diagram 424 No.S6628S, SR Continental first brake Diagram 552A No.S7755s, SR Open Third Diagram 2007 No.S1304, SR Corridor Third Diagram 2019 No.S123S, LSWR Composite as departmental stock No.1630S.
30 The Asterisk in Bradshaw - A extract from a article in Don't Knock the Southern: Recollections of the SR from the 1920s to the Present Day - in a Midland Publishing book in1993. A edited extract of a chapter recalling an eventful trip on the branch to Victoria Pier in the mid-1930s. Included is the actual timetable pages 376 and 377 main entry and page 369a for August 1939 which covers the GRAVESEND CENTRAL and PORT VICTORIA entry for the actual trip. Pictures include - Port Victoria Station SECR, post card Isle of Grain Halt u/d, Port Victoria replacement terminus with C class No.1682 and 2 coach set 6/12/1947, Port Victoria replacement terminus from the north 6/7/1951, SECR H class 0-4-4T No.31193 at Allhallows terminus 19/3/1960, BRCW Type3 with push-pull set No.716 at Allhallows terminus pre 9/1960.( My note re Asterisk in this timetable it is a ¶ )
37 Cross Channel Passenger Services - Picture article on the services from Dover, Folkestone and Newhaven to the Continent. Pictures include - PS The Mary Beatrice of 1882 leaving Folkestone outer basin, SS Arundel at Folkestone PS Princess of Wales at Boulogne, SS Dieppe at Newhaven, TS Invicta at Folkestone, TS Riviera, SS Paris at Newhaven, TS Isle of Thanet, TS Canterbury pre war, TS Worthing, TS Twickenham at Dover, Lord Warden at Folkestone.
44 Impermanent Ways - Bentworth & Lasham station remains in 19/3/1997, Bishopsbourne station platform as at 3/5/1997, Bournemouth West station forecourt 1966, Bridge station 3/5/1997, Gosport station 1982, Lynton & Lynmouth station 12/05/1997, Woody Bay station12/5/1997.
48 SR Coaching Sets - Table Part 1 - Set No.1 to No.514. Pictures include - LSWR class M7 0-4-4T No.30110 between two two-coach push pull sets at Havant 3/5/1953, LSWR class M7 0-4-4T No.30053 and reduced set No.237 leaving Purley 5/7/1954, Set No.381 two-coach push pull set at Seaton, Set No.482 two-coach push pull set at Westerham 1956, Set No.504 two-coach push pull set approaching Hurst Green Halt 1958, Articulated set No.513 at Queenborough 1948, set No.379 at Yeovil Junction u/d.
79 USA' Class 0-6-0Ts - A look at the 14 USATC Class 100 0-6-0Ts that became the SR USA class for Southampton dock traffic. Pictures include - WD 1971 (BR No.30068) as delivered to Eastleigh in 1947, No.69 in service n the Royal Pier 21/10/1950, No.71 at Southampton Old Docks 29/4/1950, No.30066 on loan to L M Region at Willesden 2/9/1955, at Eastleigh No.30071, at Southampton No.30067 10/3/1963, a replacement Ruston & Hornsby 0-6-0 D2998 with 'USA' No.30073 behind in the shed, 'USA' No.30072 at Guildford shed as shed pilot 29/06/1963, Departmental loco No,DS238 WAINWRIGHT on way to Ashford from Eastleigh taking water at Chichester 7/9/63, WORTH VALLEY No.72 in the yard at Haworth 5/6/1968.
85 A Day in the life… K&ESR 0-6-0ST No.4 at Headcorn 19/6/1948, SER rebuilt O1 class 0-6-0 No.1434 at Tenterden Town station 9/6/1948, Tenterden Town station 9/6/1948.
87 LBSCR Stations in Sussex A Pre-Grouping View - Brighton station circa 1906/1909 with E5 class Wanborough No.402, Haywards Heath original station pre 1932 rebuilding, Lewes Station Brighton platforms u/d, Littlehampton original station u/d, Three Bridges Station Approaches u/d.
90 Class 2-NOL EMUS in BR Days - Table of the five batches (1813-23, 1824-55,1856-62, 1863-82 and 1883-90). Pictures include 2-NOL No.1881at Norbury station 24/4/1949, 2-NOL No.1835 at Reading South 1958, 2-NOL 1886 at Waterloo 12/10/1950, 2-NOL 1851 at Feltham u/d, 2-NOL 1843 at Horsted Keynes u/d, 2-NOL 1824 and 1825 approaching Brighton 5/10/1952, 2-NOL 1863 at Twickenham u/d, 2-NOL 1859 and one other at Chertsey 2/3/1957, 2-NOL 1839 at Haywards Heath station 13/0401958.
Back Page Class 2MT 2-6-2T No.41294 and set No. 293 leaving Slinfold on Horsham to Guildford working June 1965.



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