The Bristol Railway Archive

I came across this book at the weekend, published by the author / Past Track Publications apparently released in the summer.

A fascinating account of the 1970's Bristol Resignalling project, with diagrams and photos.

Has anyone else come across this volume?

I know I am preaching to the converted, but why hand back trains at the end of the lease when there is overcowding and demand. Any other business would re-lease such assets.

Of course the article doesn't mention how many trains are parked away at Long Marston.

Do a Virgin / GNER and run the system ...

A better walking / cycling route from TM to the City Centre, would be good.

Whenever I arrive by train for business meetings, I feel that I am taking my life in my hands crossing the roads, even where there are lights.

Anybody get a pic?

I have but need to find them. Then I need to scan them!

I will see what I can do but don't hold your breath.

From memory there are three, one with Peak, and two of the station nearing completion back in 1972? All are B/W.

uumm...I have some photos taken back in 1972 I think, when the original Parkway was first built. They will make an interesting comparison.

Of course there were no canopies in those days either, just bus shelters and a booking office with a footbridge.

No doubt others remember too?

Not at all and I am old enough to remember them....just.

Keep looking.....Dan & Co and the Deltic bashers have produced a whole series of these Zontar and other vids.

Should keep you amused for hours.

Doncaster Works: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vvxb_03vENQ

Autumn Highlander (after Deltic failed) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SvYMmmBPUs

And for ...

Was no one else there?

I know it was 23:55ish but it was the end of an era.......

Many things done to the railways over the years are well beyond the reasoning of mere mortals!!

Hope the baby's all right.

I remember seeing the 03's with match wagons.

However it is a long time ago so to be exact is difficult.

Conflat L former cement container wagons or possibly the old GW shunters wagons with tool box are what I would imagine were used?

Unless you know better!

No just a search for Bath Road in Yahoo! :

Hi,

I am researching into Bath Road depot as it was in the 1960's and 1970's.

Whilst I now have quite a selection of views from books and from this site, if anyone has any elevation plans of the buildings, and/or photos from this period, please get in touch.



PS Great site!