DIESELGEN

Class 33 D6566 (33 048) detaches from the stock of the 1510 crew refresher training service from Bishops Lydeard to Williton on Sunday 16th May 2021 while Class 52 D1010 ‘WESTERN CAMPAIGNER’ watches from number 3 road in the South Yard. Photo by Andy Royal © CC BY-NC 3.0

 

On Tuesday 25th, Wednesday 26th and Friday 28th May 2021, Class 33 ‘Crompton’ D6566 (33 048) will operate between Bishops Lydeard and Dunster covering special workings in support of the extension of public services towards Watchet and Blue Anchor. Here’s the OUTLINE details:

 

TUESDAY 25th May 2021

     1140 BL arriving WN 1215 with the Hawksworth Saloon then onwards to Dunster (DR) light engine (LE) to work ballast hoppers as required.

WEDNESDAY 26th May 2021

     Work ballast hoppers as required, then return to WN LE

FRIDAY 28th May 2021

     0930 WN to DR with Hawksworth saloon for route refresher workings, then return to WN.

 

Trains may depart early. Timetabled workings and other workings may take place. The railway is to be considered as LIVE at all times.

 

The webcams provide a very good way of watching the action from afar. Here are the links:

BL: http://www.wsr.org.uk/r-cam-bl2.htm

CH: http://www.wsr.org.uk/r-cam-ch1.htm

WN: http://www.wsr.org.uk/r-cam-wn2.htm

BA: http://www.wsr.org.uk/r-cam-ba1.htm

 

Many thanks to Railcam UK and the WSR for providing these webcam services.

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Class 14 ‘Teddy Bear’ D9526 pauses at Crowcombe Heathfield while working a service train towards Minehead on a wet Sunday 23rd June 2019. Photo by Simon Purvis © CC BY-NC 3.0

 

On Saturday 15th May 2021, Class 14 D9526 will depart from Williton (WN) and head to Bishops Lydeard (BL) and then to Westridge shed for positioning over the pit for an underframe examination. This is the penultimate step towards making her ready for service – the last step being a set of loaded test runs that will take place as soon as possible. Here’s the details of the workings for Saturday:

     0945 WN arriving BL 1018 then to Westridge shed.

     When ready and when a path is available, return from BL to WN.

It may only be a light engine run this time, but it will still be great to see her out and about again.

 

On Saturday 15th May 2021 and Sunday 16th May 2021, there will be diesel-hauled crew training specials running between Bishops Lydeard (BL) and Williton (WN) with Class 33 ‘Crompton’ D6566 (33 048) covering the duties. Here’s the details:

 

SATURDAY 15th May 2021

     1030 BL arriving WN 1105 (diesel hauled)

     1145 WN arriving BL 1220 (diesel hauled)

 

SUNDAY 16th May 2021

The first two return services of the day will be steam-hauled but Class 33 ‘Crompton’ D6566 (33 048) will take over in the afternoon. The booked movements are:

     1015 BL arriving WN 1050 (steam hauled)

     1120 WN arriving BL 1155 (steam hauled)

     1300 BL arriving WN 1335 (steam hauled)

     1405 WN arriving BL 1440 (steam hauled)

     1510 BL arriving WN 1544 (diesel hauled)

     1605 WN arriving BL 1640 (diesel hauled)

 

Trains may depart early. Other workings may take place. The railway is to be considered as LIVE at all times.

Please note that the stations remain closed to the public and trespassing is not allowed.

 

The webcams provide a very good way of watching the action from afar. Here are the links:

BL: http://www.wsr.org.uk/r-cam-bl2.htm

WN: http://www.wsr.org.uk/r-cam-wn2.htm

After a long absence, we are pleased to note that the Crowcombe Heathfield webcam is back online. Here’s the link:

CH: http://www.wsr.org.uk/r-cam-ch1.htm

 

Many thanks to Railcam UK and the WSR for providing these webcam services.

You can join the DIESELGEN mailing list at any time by emailing contact@depg.org with DIESELGEN ADD as the subject.

Have you considered joining the WEEKLY ROUNDUP e-newsletter list? Click here for details.

Take care and stay safe!

Class 33 ‘Crompton’ D6566 (33 048) pilots BR(W) 4-6-0 No. 7828 ‘ODNEY MANOR’ past Castle Hill on the climb out of Williton on 6th May 2021. Photo by Mark Ireland © CC BY-NC 3.0

 

On Saturday 8th May 2021 and Sunday 9th May 2021, crew training specials will again be running between Bishops Lydeard (BL) and Williton (WN).

The first two return trips of the day will be steam-hauled, but Class 33 ‘Crompton’ D6566 (33 048) will take over in the afternoon and will provide training and refresher opportunities for DEPG and WSR diesel crew members.

The booked movements are:

     1015 BL arriving WN 1050 (steam hauled)

     1125 WN arriving BL 1200 (steam hauled)

     1315 BL arriving WN 1350 (steam hauled)

     1420 WN arriving BL 1455 (steam hauled)

     1515 BL arriving WN 1548 (diesel hauled)

     1610 WN arriving BL 1645 (diesel hauled)

Trains may depart early. Other workings may take place. The railway is to be considered as LIVE at all times.

Please note that the stations remain closed to the public and trespassing is not allowed.

 

The webcams provide a very good way of watching the action from afar. Here are the links:

BL: http://www.wsr.org.uk/r-cam-bl2.htm

WN: http://www.wsr.org.uk/r-cam-wn2.htm

After a long absence, we are pleased to note that the Crowcombe Heathfield webcam is back online. Here’s the link:

CH: http://www.wsr.org.uk/r-cam-ch1.htm

Many thanks to Railcam UK and the WSR for providing these webcam services.

Take care and stay safe!

Class 33 ‘Crompton’ D6566 (33 048) pictured while basking in the sunshine at Williton on 20th April 2021. Photo by Chris Shields © CC BY-NC 3.0

 

On Saturday 1st May 2021 and Sunday 2nd May 2021, there will be diesel-hauled crew training specials running between Bishops Lydeard (BL) and Williton (WN).

The first services will be hauled by Class 33 ‘Crompton’ D6575 (33 057), but to even out the workload, D6566 (33 048) will take over from the 1420 departure on the Saturday and then run for the rest of the weekend.

The booked movements are:

     1015 BL arriving WN 1050

     1125 WN arriving BL 1200

     1315 BL arriving WN 1350

     1420 WN arriving BL 1455

Also booked for Thursday 6th May 2021, to run as lower priority to the weedspraying work that is scheduled to be carried out by a RRV along the full length of the line that day, is the following Empty Coaching Stock (ECS) move (timings are approximate):

     0900 BL to Minehead (MD) arriving approx 1030 (D6566 plus 2 coaches)

     1200 MD arriving BL approx 1330 (D6566 plus 7828 ‘ODNEY MANOR’ plus 3 coaches)

Other workings may take place. The railway is to be considered as LIVE at all times.

Please note that the stations remain closed to the public and trespassing is not allowed. During the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the best way to view these workings is via the webcams.

BL: http://www.wsr.org.uk/r-cam-bl2.htm

WN: http://www.wsr.org.uk/r-cam-wn2.htm

After a long absence, we are pleased to note that the Crowcombe Heathfield webcam is back online. Here’s the link:

http://www.wsr.org.uk/r-cam-ch1.htm

Many thanks to Railcam UK and the WSR for providing these webcam services.

Take care and stay safe!

Class 33 ‘Crompton’ D6575 (33 057) approaches Govier’s Lane crossing in Watchet on 22nd March 2021 with a short train of empty ‘DOGFISH’ hopper wagons destined for the PW depot at Dunster. Photo by Tom Courtney © CC BY-NC 3.0

 

Tomorrow, Saturday 17th April 2021 at approximately 11:00 after the arrival into Williton (WN) of the steam-hauled crew training special from Bishops Lydeard (BL), Class 33 ‘Crompton’ D6575 (33 057) will run from WN to BL light engine and stable there in preparation for some movements that have been planned by the WSR Infrastructure Engineering Department for Tuesday and Wednesday, 20-21 April.  The details are as follows (timings are approximate):

Tuesday 20th April 2021

  Off shed from BL at 09:00 to collect the engineers’ train from the ‘up’ sidings at BL and depart for WN where sleepers and other PW materials will be loaded. Continue towards Minehead (MD) and/or other locations as determined by the Infrastructure Engineering Department.

Wednesday 21st April 2021

  Continuation of the previous days’ working, the final leg of the working being to depart Minehead (MD) at an undetermined time to move a ‘LOWMAC’ wagon to BL where the loco will stable and remain on standby duties.

Other workings may take place. The railway is to be considered as LIVE at all times.

Please note that the stations remain closed to the public and trespassing is not allowed. During the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the best way to view these workings is via the webcams at BL and WN.

BL: http://www.wsr.org.uk/r-cam-bl2.htm

WN: http://www.wsr.org.uk/r-cam-wn2.htm

Many thanks to Railcam UK and the WSR for providing these webcam services.

Take care and stay safe!