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Something going down in Dorset

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  • An unknown class 442 5WES unit passes by Winfrith with 1W44 1200 off Weymouth to Waterloo. 3/4/2006

    An unknown class 442 5WES unit passes by Winfrith with 1W44 1200 off Weymouth to Waterloo. 3/4/2006

  • This was the first day that Freightliner had taken over the contract to haul sand and aggregates having won the contract from EWS. Freightliner Heavy Haul 66544 approaches with 6W42 Dorchester West to Wool empty sand hoppers. The train is too long to run round and shunt at Wool so that is done at Dorchester West with part of the rake left there to be collected later.

    This was the first day that Freightliner had taken over the contract to haul sand and aggregates having won the contract from EWS. Freightliner Heavy Haul 66544 approaches with 6W42 Dorchester West to Wool empty sand hoppers. The train is too long to run round and shunt at Wool so that is done at Dorchester West with part of the rake left there to be collected later.

  • A quick drive to Wool to catch 66544 propelling the empty hoppers into the loading siding. Loaded hoppers are in the other siding. This sand has been quarried from the site of the WW2 airfield at nearby Warmwell.

    A quick drive to Wool to catch 66544 propelling the empty hoppers into the loading siding. Loaded hoppers are in the other siding. This sand has been quarried from the site of the WW2 airfield at nearby Warmwell.

  • Moving a short distance up the line to East Stoke and the River Frome comes up to the railway. In lovely spring sunshine, 5WES unit 2412 passes with 1W52 1400 Weymouth to Waterloo.

    Moving a short distance up the line to East Stoke and the River Frome comes up to the railway. In lovely spring sunshine, 5WES unit 2412 passes with 1W52 1400 Weymouth to Waterloo.

  • 66544 was late getting away and as it approaches the level crossing at East Stoke a down passenger service was about to bowl it so I grabbed this quick shot of the loaded sand working 6W60 1432 Wool to Reading West Yard.

    66544 was late getting away and as it approaches the level crossing at East Stoke a down passenger service was about to bowl it so I grabbed this quick shot of the loaded sand working 6W60 1432 Wool to Reading West Yard.

  • Later in the afternoon at Warmwell, 67019 and 67013 top and tail the SERCO test train working 1Z15 Acton Yard to Weymouth.

    Later in the afternoon at Warmwell, 67019 and 67013 top and tail the SERCO test train working 1Z15 Acton Yard to Weymouth.

  • Moving to a spot a little closer to Dorchester and an unknown class 442 5WES unit heads a up service, 1W60 1600 off Weymouth to Waterloo.

    Moving to a spot a little closer to Dorchester and an unknown class 442 5WES unit heads a up service, 1W60 1600 off Weymouth to Waterloo.

  • A short while after the up service, the SERCO test train reappeared, 1Z15 1615 from Weymouth running as far as Bournemouth. 3/4/2006

    A short while after the up service, the SERCO test train reappeared, 1Z15 1615 from Weymouth running as far as Bournemouth. 3/4/2006

  • The new order on the Weymouth road. A pair of class 450 Desiro units approach Wareham with a terminating class 2 local train from Brockenhurst, 2W23 1116 off. 16/8/2006

    The new order on the Weymouth road. A pair of class 450 Desiro units approach Wareham with a terminating class 2 local train from Brockenhurst, 2W23 1116 off. 16/8/2006

  • The train slows for its stop passing below the flyover which bypasses the former level crossing. Once everyone is off the train it will reverse clear of the station into the down yard to wait its return departure time.

    The train slows for its stop passing below the flyover which bypasses the former level crossing. Once everyone is off the train it will reverse clear of the station into the down yard to wait its return departure time.

  • Freightliner Heavy Haul 66550 sits in the up yard at Wool whilst the last of its PGA hopper behind are loaded with sand.

    Freightliner Heavy Haul 66550 sits in the up yard at Wool whilst the last of its PGA hopper behind are loaded with sand.

  • At East Stoke in the sun and 5WES 2410 forms 1W52, 1400 off Weymouth to Waterloo. These trains run all stations from Weymouth to Bournemouth then fast with limited stops to London Waterloo.

    At East Stoke in the sun and 5WES 2410 forms 1W52, 1400 off Weymouth to Waterloo. These trains run all stations from Weymouth to Bournemouth then fast with limited stops to London Waterloo.

  • With the up passenger train well clear, 66550 gets the road away and is seen at East Stoke. A haze of sand blows from the 29 loaded PGA hoppers behind the loco, several tonnes will be lost by the time the train arrives at its destination. The train is 6Z60 MWO 1445 Wool to Neasden. The sand comes from the quarry that was the wartime airfield at Warmwell.

    With the up passenger train well clear, 66550 gets the road away and is seen at East Stoke. A haze of sand blows from the 29 loaded PGA hoppers behind the loco, several tonnes will be lost by the time the train arrives at its destination. The train is 6Z60 MWO 1445 Wool to Neasden. The sand comes from the quarry that was the wartime airfield at Warmwell.

  • Work is ongoing to replace the up road through Wareham station. 66122 is sandwiched between rakes of JNA spoil wagons beside the signalbox. 13/5/2007

    Work is ongoing to replace the up road through Wareham station. 66122 is sandwiched between rakes of JNA spoil wagons beside the signalbox. 13/5/2007

  • Further along the down road is another loco between rakes of JNA hoppers and ballast tippers standing beside the down starter signal WR27. 13/5/2007

    Further along the down road is another loco between rakes of JNA hoppers and ballast tippers standing beside the down starter signal WR27. 13/5/2007

  • Black Five class 4-6-0 45212 passes through Corfe Castle station heading for Swanage at the back of an empty railtour stock ready for a trip the following day off Swanage. I have no information of the date or train details.

    Black Five class 4-6-0 45212 passes through Corfe Castle station heading for Swanage at the back of an empty railtour stock ready for a trip the following day off Swanage. I have no information of the date or train details.

  • The level crossing at Holme Lane is a location I know well having been visiting here since I was a child, it is a LOT more overgrown now! Desiro class 444 EMU 444028 approaches with 1W68 1620 off Weymouth for London Waterloo. 4/8/2010

    The level crossing at Holme Lane is a location I know well having been visiting here since I was a child, it is a LOT more overgrown now! Desiro class 444 EMU 444028 approaches with 1W68 1620 off Weymouth for London Waterloo. 4/8/2010

  • A short while later a down working comes up to the crossing with 1W29 1435 Waterloo to Weymouth with 444016 employed on the long distance train.

    A short while later a down working comes up to the crossing with 1W29 1435 Waterloo to Weymouth with 444016 employed on the long distance train.

  • Turning round for the going away shot and the train is out of the green corridor on the other side of the crossing.

    Turning round for the going away shot and the train is out of the green corridor on the other side of the crossing.

  • Looking down on the railway from the flyover taking the road over the line and taking the old level crossing out of use and Desiro 444016 slows for its Wareham stop with 1W25 1235 Waterloo to Weymouth service. The sidings of the down yard remain connected and may see future use when the Swanage Railway gets to run to Wareham. 5/5/2011

    Looking down on the railway from the flyover taking the road over the line and taking the old level crossing out of use and Desiro 444016 slows for its Wareham stop with 1W25 1235 Waterloo to Weymouth service. The sidings of the down yard remain connected and may see future use when the Swanage Railway gets to run to Wareham. 5/5/2011

  • Class 444 Desiro EMU 444008 powers away from Wareham working 1W64 1420 from Weymouth to London Waterloo and passes West Coast Railways' 57601 with 56301, 37503, D9009 Alycidon and D1062 Western Courier on the drawbar. The convoy is heading for Swanage for the 2011 Diesel Gala. 5/5/2011

    Class 444 Desiro EMU 444008 powers away from Wareham working 1W64 1420 from Weymouth to London Waterloo and passes West Coast Railways' 57601 with 56301, 37503, D9009 Alycidon and D1062 Western Courier on the drawbar. The convoy is heading for Swanage for the 2011 Diesel Gala. 5/5/2011

  • This is a new location for me, Holes Bay part of Poole's huge natural harbour, the second largest in the World after Sydney. Desiro class 444 444025 crosses the water on the low embankment with 1W59 0905 Waterloo to Weymouth.

    This is a new location for me, Holes Bay part of Poole's huge natural harbour, the second largest in the World after Sydney. Desiro class 444 444025 crosses the water on the low embankment with 1W59 0905 Waterloo to Weymouth.

  • An up service with 444043 forming 1W16 1103 Weymouth to Waterloo drops over the embankment approaching one of the two bridges which allows water behind it. The pontoon is there for the refurbishment work to be carried out.

    An up service with 444043 forming 1W16 1103 Weymouth to Waterloo drops over the embankment approaching one of the two bridges which allows water behind it. The pontoon is there for the refurbishment work to be carried out.

  • 444043 is caught by the midday sun as it nears the site of the former Holes Bay Junction (behind me) where the line to Broadstone, Wimbourne and Ringwood branched off. The Somerset and Dorset Railway joined at Broadstone.

    444043 is caught by the midday sun as it nears the site of the former Holes Bay Junction (behind me) where the line to Broadstone, Wimbourne and Ringwood branched off. The Somerset and Dorset Railway joined at Broadstone.

  • A down train gathers speed away from the sharp curve at the former junction site with 444039 running as 1W19 0935 Waterloo to Weymouth. These trains used to be hourly but run half hourly.

    A down train gathers speed away from the sharp curve at the former junction site with 444039 running as 1W19 0935 Waterloo to Weymouth. These trains used to be hourly but run half hourly.

  • A move back to Wareham and up and down trains cross. In the down platform is 444007 with 1W61 1005 off Waterloo to Weymouth.

    A move back to Wareham and up and down trains cross. In the down platform is 444007 with 1W61 1005 off Waterloo to Weymouth.

  • The up train departs with 1W18 1203 off Weymouth for Waterloo with 444011. The popular class 442 5WES units have been withdrawn by SWT and all the Weymouth services are handled by class 444 Desiros.

    The up train departs with 1W18 1203 off Weymouth for Waterloo with 444011. The popular class 442 5WES units have been withdrawn by SWT and all the Weymouth services are handled by class 444 Desiros.

  • Back at Holes Bay and Freightliner 66510 comes out of the trees at Hamworthy with 6M42 T/FO 1500 Wool to Neasden loaded sand hoppers. The other bridge is being refurbished too.

    Back at Holes Bay and Freightliner 66510 comes out of the trees at Hamworthy with 6M42 T/FO 1500 Wool to Neasden loaded sand hoppers. The other bridge is being refurbished too.

  • 66510 comes upto the second bridge with its rake of 19 bogie hoppers. The last time I saw this train it ran with four wheeled PGA hoppers.

    66510 comes upto the second bridge with its rake of 19 bogie hoppers. The last time I saw this train it ran with four wheeled PGA hoppers.

  • The loco and front half of the train is sadly in shadow with the back half in sun. Quite a few of the hoppers are covered in graffiti, a sign of the times.

    The loco and front half of the train is sadly in shadow with the back half in sun. Quite a few of the hoppers are covered in graffiti, a sign of the times.

  • Some two hours and ten or so minutes after it left London Waterloo 444020 works 1W67 1305 from the capital to Weymouth. The driver will be thinking about the Hamworthy stop a very short distance away. 10/5/2011

    Some two hours and ten or so minutes after it left London Waterloo 444020 works 1W67 1305 from the capital to Weymouth. The driver will be thinking about the Hamworthy stop a very short distance away. 10/5/2011

  • Desiro EMU 444013 heads away from Wareham with 1W20 1303 from Weymouth for London Waterloo.

    Desiro EMU 444013 heads away from Wareham with 1W20 1303 from Weymouth for London Waterloo.

  • A wonderful sunny day and 444003 makes its Wareham station stop with 1W16 1103 Weymouth to Waterloo service. 15/6/2012

    A wonderful sunny day and 444003 makes its Wareham station stop with 1W16 1103 Weymouth to Waterloo service. 15/6/2012

  • The set gets away and passes the smart signalbox still in use. The former goods shed is coming into view on the bottom left.

    The set gets away and passes the smart signalbox still in use. The former goods shed is coming into view on the bottom left.

  • An Augusta Westland EH101 Merlin helicopter operated by the Royal Navy flies over Wareham.

    An Augusta Westland EH101 Merlin helicopter operated by the Royal Navy flies over Wareham.

  • Another class 444 EMU runs into Wareham passing the downside yard. 444002 forms 1W59 0905 Waterloo to Weymouth service.

    Another class 444 EMU runs into Wareham passing the downside yard. 444002 forms 1W59 0905 Waterloo to Weymouth service.

  • An up working hums away with 444024 running as 1W58 1120 Weymouth to Waterloo.

    An up working hums away with 444024 running as 1W58 1120 Weymouth to Waterloo.

  • A down working now with 444017 slowing for its Wareham stop enroute to Weymouth, 1005 off Waterloo, 1W61. 15/6/2012

    A down working now with 444017 slowing for its Wareham stop enroute to Weymouth, 1005 off Waterloo, 1W61. 15/6/2012

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    The level crossing at Holme Lane is a location I know well having been visiting here since I was a child, it is a LOT more overgrown now! Desiro class 444 EMU 444028 approaches with 1W68 1620 off Weymouth for London Waterloo. 4/8/2010
    A short while later a down working comes up to the crossing with 1W29 1435 Waterloo to Weymouth with 444016 employed on the long distance train.
    Turning round for the going away shot and the train is out of the green corridor on the other side of the crossing.