WSR Mixed Traction Weekend 5-7 June 2015

West Somerset Railway Diesels in the west 5-7th June 2015
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Class 14 D9526
Class 33 D6575
Class 35 D7017
Class 42 D832
Class 45 45060
Class 47 47840
Class 56 56006
Class 59 59003
https://flic.kr/s/aHskdrbpgE

 

WSR Plc message on Facebook:

"Due to the failure of Class 56 No. 56006, train services will be disrupted for the remainder of the day.

The remainder of 56006's turns will be covered by Class 47 No. D1661 for the remainder of Saturday and will be replaced by Class 59 No. 59003 on Sunday.

The West Somerset Railway plc apologises for any inconvenience caused."


Steve

 

Can the 59 work solo?

 

Yes, the WSR is using a rake of dual-braked stock this weekend for the benefit of air-brake only locos.

 

My video from Friday and Saturday …….

 

Thanks to everyone who organised the event, enjoyed it thoroughly, first time for the mixed traction event.
Low spots: failure of 56006 and 45060
Hi Spots: increased use of 832 and 7017
Good spots: cakes at Williton, Stogumber and Bishops stations, along with a good cup of tea!
Wife says we can come back next year for another go!

 

Hello Everyone,
Twenty-four photograph collections taken during my visit to this Gala last Saturday have now been added to my websites. If you would like to view them I have provided links here;

http://railtractionphotosbyrichards...-somerset-railway-saturday-6th-june-2015.html

https://www.flickr.com/photos/myphotosrlsmith216/sets/72157654394971361
Sample photograph;