Once away from Southampton, past Northam Junction and St Denys, the bank work really started. 40697 + 34043 Combe Martin probably Writhlington Sidings 40697+73019 with Ivo Peters in the background 40700 + 73051 40700 + 73087 Chilcompton tunnel 1961 40700 + 76028 a very busy Bath. 21 Feb 2016, 10:20. 34043 Combe Martin 18/08/62 Oakhill S&D Sunset 01/09/62 Sturminster Newton Pines Express S&D Sunset 01/09/62 Pines Express S&D Sunset 34044 Woolacombe (Rebuilt May 60) 05/07/59 Evercreech Junction S&D Sunset 34045 Ottery St. Mary (Rebuilt Oct 58) 34046 Braunton (Rebuilt Feb 59, Preserved) 18/07/61 Midford S&D Sunset 34047 Callington (Rebuilt Oct 58) Whilst Bulleid boilers, with their thermic siphons and large grate area, did not normally give any problems there were times when something extra was required and this clearly was one of those times! The apparent blemishes in the sky are actually birds, possibly partridge, scared into activity by 40568's safety valves lifting. The branch train passing through Midford Vale. He explained that such locomotives could not produce the steam required based on the way that they were being worked irrespective of the firing methods employed. When withdrawn in 2007 it had achieved the highest mileage on the Bluebell Railway of any of the fleet of locomotives running there. E46488 Merchant Navy - Exp 16 (3 engines). West Country (34063-34064 and 34066-34110). 1 (for Quick Drive consists) Requirements: SSS Light Pacifics Working Days Optional requirements: AP Mk1 Pack Vol. 34043 COMBE MARTIN passes 34044 WOOLACOMBE @ Evercreech Junction - SS500 at the best online prices at eBay! Bournemouth's No's 34040 - 34044 were all fitted with brackets on their tenders that enabled the S&D's tablet changer mechanism, that were specifically designed for operating over the route, to be attached. More water was taken to top up the 5000 gallon tender and the remaining coal was pushed forward against the tender's internal coal-door. Bearing bush for outside cylinders (exhaust chamber cover), November 1951. I would welcome any information which I can use to improve the site. The requirement to turn off the injector to maintain boiler pressure meant that there was continuous gradual loss of water level throughout the period climbing the bank it was balancing act between the two. West Country Class 4-6-2 'Combe Martin' 34043 in BR Green (separated from Pines Express train pack) - Pre-owned - minor wear to finish - crest on tender replaced - real coal added - coupling hook missing - replacement box. The loco running bunker first is an ex-GWR 0-4-2 tank with a ‘Toad’ brake van, cattle van, and former Wisbech & Upwell Tramway coach forming the consist. My hands and arms were burning during each short round of firing, the engine's boiler should have been stuck at 250lbs such was the heat of the fire. Comprising BR West Country Class 4-6-2 locomotive, Combe Martin 34043, in lined Brunswick Green. 34043 COMBE MARTIN - Bulleid SR Battle of Britain/West Country Class 4-6-2 - built 10/46 by Brighton Works as 21C143 - 10/48 to BR No.34043 - 06/63 withdrawn from 71B Bournemouth - seen here on the 'Pines Express' at Evercreech Junction, 08/62. West Country (34063-34064 and 34066-34110). Though it was said to pull well, and in its early days at Exmouth Junction it was reputed to be one of the best. On the day, leaving Southampton, the fire, boiler pressure and water were right on the mark for the sustained heavy continuous working on the climb from Eastleigh to Litchfield Tunnel. Boxed. West Country (34063-34064 and 34066-34110). ©www.railphotoprints.co.uk - … March 22, 2019 by J. Collectables:Transportation Collectables:Railwayana:Photographs:British Rail (1948-1997) – Railway Negative unrebuilt Bullied West Country 34043 COMBE MARTIN. Bracket for valve operating shaft bearing, June 1952. Regulator position and cut-off determine the progress that will be made, add to that boiler pressure and the scene is set! As low as £17.45 £14.54. Items for sale Contact. Hornby OO gauge train pack The Pines Express (R2436). West County Class "Combe Martin" with "British Railways" detail on tender in Green livery. 34043 'Combe Martin' seen here at Shillingstone on the Somerset & Dorset in 1959. West Country (34011, 34043 and 34065 for trial). Back at Bournemouth Central, after having arrived with just six coaches, the Weymouth Driver indicated to Alf in his lovely Dorset drawl 'Ers not a lot a good s'know', so we knew what to expect. £60-80 Bulleid ‘West Country’ Class 4-6-2 No.34043 Combe Martin passes over Midford Viaduct with the tiny Midford station visible in the background. Once over the top of the bank having passed through New Milton and Sway the locomotive was only eased once the speed had increased so the approaches to Lymington Junction was in truth the first respite in terms of heavy working and virtually continuous firing activity! Once the demand for steam was slightly reduced then the boiler would respond accordingly. I discussed this trip with Bert Hooker some time later as I couldn't understand what was really amiss. In April 1967 it was moved to Tebay to perform banking duties on the Grayrigg incline between Oxenholme and Tebay. Running No's M16006 & M16007. Running Number - 34043 2. Somewhat overloaded with twelve coaches behind a Class 'West Country' 7P 5FA power rated locomotive requires far more extension in terms of the way the locomotive is worked, certainly in comparison with a class 'Merchant Navy' 8P rating. It was cut up when he was on holiday, and he didn't find out until the 1980's. Operating shaft for piston valve (outside cylinders), October 1951. When it arrived at Sheffield Park in January 1969, 75027 appeared to be far larger than was necessary on the Bluebell Railway of the late 1960s. Valve rod (front left hand), November 1951. Locomotives. Which incidentally was done behind the back of the Assistant Works manager of the time, John Click, who had given instructions in 1963 that none of the withdrawn pacifics were to be dismantled without his express permission. Railway Negative unrebuilt Bullied West Country 34043 COMBE MARTIN. Bulleid ‘West Country’ Class 4-6-2 No.34043 Combe Martin passes over Midford Viaduct with the tiny Midford station visible in the background. All photographs remain copyright of the owner and should not be reproduced without the consent of the owner. In January 1968 the banking duties were taken over by Clayton (D85xx later class 17) but these were not always reliable and steam locomotives were held in reserve to cover for diesel failures until it was decided that diesel powered trains no longer required assistance from banking engines. Templecombe upper on the Somerset & Dorset sees Fowler 2P 4-4-0 40568 piloting Bulleid original West Country pacific 34043 Combe Martin as they double-head a Bradford - Bournemouth train on 26/6/54. There was an unexpected service failure. E44430 West Country - Exp 15 (34011, 34043 and 34065). This service traversed an unusual route, travelling via Birmingham, Bath, Westbury, Salisbury, Fordingbridge, Broadstone, Poole, Bournemouth, and terminating at … ©www.railphotoprints.co.uk - … 34043 Bath Green Park 290859 HB271 Tghe southbound Pines Express leaves Bath Green Park behind West Country Pacific 34043 'Combe Martin' and Standard 5 4-6-0 73087, 29/8/59. Lubricator driving rod, September 1958. West Country Class 4-6-2 'Combe Martin' 34043 in BR Green (separated from Pines Express train pack) - Pre-owned - minor wear to finish - crest on tender replaced - real coal added - coupling hook missing - … Good engines, bad engines etc. W11407 Merchant Navy (35012, 35013 and 35020 for trial). Merchant Navy - Exp 16 (3 engines). The fact that another six coaches were being attached onto the rear as we spoke just made things 'better' in terms of the challenge ahead ! E46204 West Country/Battle of Britain - Exp 15 (3 engines). Locomotives. Merchant Navy - Exp 16 (3 engines). Leaving Bournemouth Central, through the single bore but lengthy Winton Road over-bridge, is on a climbing gradient levelling out towards old Boscombe station then sharply dropping down through Pokesdown into Christchurch. Merchant Navy - Exp 16 (3 engines). Standard 4 75027 and West Country Pacific 34043 'Combe Martin' approach Bath Junction with the 10.30 Liverpool Lime Street - Bournemouth West service, the train is about to take the single track S & D route and commence the climb of the Mendips as it heads south, 14/7/62. Driving arm for piston valves (outside cylinders), October 1951. 34065 'Hurricane', both 70A engines at that time and, guess the other one, No. West Country (34063-34064 and 34066-34110). 34039 SR West Country "Boscastle" Rebuilt; 34043 SR West Country "Combe Martin" 44222 LMS 4F 0-6-0; 40700; 53806 S&D 7F (Last large boiler) West Country (34063-34064 and 34066-34110). Add to Cart.
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