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Primitive coaling of a tank engine at Bournemouth on 5th July 1958. The Locomotive Yard was always a sight of interest from the west end of the Down platform at Bournemouth Central. Here ex-LSWR Drummond class M7 no.30108 (built March 1904, withdrawn May 1964) is being coaled by a crane lifting coal from wagon and dropping it - with difficulty? - in then engine's bunker. © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

Primitive coaling of a tank engine at Bournemouth on 5th July 1958. The Locomotive Yard was always a sight of interest from the west end of the Down platform at Bournemouth Central. Here ex-LSWR Drummond class M7 no.30108 (built March 1904, withdrawn May 1964) is being coaled by a crane lifting coal from wagon and dropping it - with difficulty? - in then engine's bunker.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

 

Bournemouth Locomotive Shed

(71B)

 

A 'Lord Nelson' at Bournemouth Locomotive Depot on 15th June 1951 from the west end of Bournemouth Central station. No.30862 'Lord Collingwood' was built October 1929 and withdrawn October 19/62. Coded 71B under BR(S), in 1950 Bournemouth Locomotive Depot had an allocation comprising: 8 off 4-6-2, 11 off 4-6-0, 5 off 4-4-0, 1 off 2-6-0, 3 off 0-6-0, 1 off 0-6-0T, 15 off 0-4-4T and 3 off 0-4-0T. © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

A 'Lord Nelson' at Bournemouth Locomotive Depot on 15th June 1951 from the west end of Bournemouth Central station. No.30862 'Lord Collingwood' was built October 1929 and withdrawn October 19/62.

Coded 71B under BR(S), in 1950 Bournemouth Locomotive Depot had an allocation comprising: 8 off 4-6-2, 11 off 4-6-0, 5 off 4-4-0, 1 off 2-6-0, 3 off 0-6-0, 1 off 0-6-0T, 15 off 0-4-4T and 3 off 0-4-0T.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

Rebuilt 'Merchant Navy' no.35030 'Elder Dempster Lines' (built April 1949, rebuilt April 1958, withdrawn Jul 1967 - the last).at Bournemouth Locomotive Depot as seen from the west end of Bournemouth Central’s long Down platform on 10th May 1958. © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

Rebuilt 'Merchant Navy' no.35030 'Elder Dempster Lines' (built April 1949, rebuilt April 1958, withdrawn Jul 1967 - the last).at Bournemouth Locomotive Depot as seen from the west end of Bournemouth Central’s long Down platform on 10th May 1958.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

Rebuilt 'Merchant Navy' no.35030 'Elder Dempster Lines' (built April 1949, rebuilt April 1958, withdrawn Jul 1967 - the last).at Bournemouth Locomotive Depot as seen from the west end of Bournemouth Central’s long Down platform on 10th May 1958. © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

Rebuilt 'Merchant Navy' no.35030 'Elder Dempster Lines' (built April 1949, rebuilt April 1958, withdrawn Jul 1967 - the last).at Bournemouth Locomotive Depot as seen from the west end of Bournemouth Central’s long Down platform on 10th May 1958.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

'Lord Nelson' at Bournemouth Locomotive Depot from the west end of Bournemouth Central Station on 5th July 1958. No.30850 'Lord Nelson' was the first of Maunsell's largest 4-6-0's, built in August 1926 - preceding by nearly two years further members of the class, and withdrawn in August 1962 and preserved in the National Collection. © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

'Lord Nelson' at Bournemouth Locomotive Depot from the west end of Bournemouth Central Station on 5th July 1958. No.30850 'Lord Nelson' was the first of Maunsell's largest 4-6-0's, built in August 1926 - preceding by nearly two years further members of the class, and withdrawn in August 1962 and preserved in the National Collection.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

 

 

Bournemouth Central

(Station)

 

Weymouth train entering Bournemouth Central on 16th June 1951 passing Bournemouth Locomotive Depot and headed by ex-LSWR Urie H15 no.30489 (built May 1914, withdrawn January 1961).. © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

Weymouth train entering Bournemouth Central on 16th June 1951 passing Bournemouth Locomotive Depot and headed by ex-LSWR Urie H15 no.30489 (built May 1914, withdrawn January 1961)..

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

Bournemouth - Waterloo express east of Bournemouth Central at Bournemouth Goods Box (16th June 1951) hauled by Maunsell 'Lord Nelson' no.30860 'Lord Hawke' (built April 1929, withdrawn August 1962). © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

Bournemouth - Waterloo express east of Bournemouth Central at Bournemouth Goods Box (16th June 1951) hauled by Maunsell 'Lord Nelson' no.30860 'Lord Hawke' (built April 1929, withdrawn August 1962).

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

Up Bournemouth Belle entering Bournemouth Central on 10th May 1958. This crack Pullman express ran seven days a week, leaving Bournemouth West at 4.30pm, left Central and then called only at Southampton, due at Waterloo at 6.49pm. The locomotive this day is rebuilt Bulleid 'Merchant Navy' no.35014 'Nederland Line' (built February 1945 as no.21C14, renumbered May 1949, rebuilt July 1956, withdrawn March 1967). Bournemouth Locomotive Depot is just behind the train. © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

Up Bournemouth Belle entering Bournemouth Central on 10th May 1958. This crack Pullman express ran seven days a week, leaving Bournemouth West at 4.30pm, left Central and then called only at Southampton, due at Waterloo at 6.49pm. The locomotive this day is rebuilt Bulleid 'Merchant Navy' no.35014 'Nederland Line' (built February 1945 as no.21C14, renumbered May 1949, rebuilt July 1956, withdrawn March 1967). Bournemouth Locomotive Depot is just behind the train.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

British Railways locomotives take over from Southern Railway designs on 10th May 1958, From the Down platform at Bournemouth Central, across to the Locomotive Depot there are no Southern engines to be seen, as BR Standard 5MT no.73110 is approaches the station on empty stock and only sister-engine no.73118 is visible. © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

British Railways locomotives take over from Southern Railway designs on 10th May 1958, From the Down platform at Bournemouth Central, across to the Locomotive Depot there are no Southern engines to be seen, as BR Standard 5MT no.73110 is approaches the station on empty stock and only sister-engine no.73118 is visible.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

Bournemouth Central Station, with an 0-4-4T about to leave for Bournemouth West with rear portion of an express from Waterloo on 6th June 1960; the main portion of the 10.30am from Waterloo has already left for Weymouth. This locomotive is ex-LSWR Drummond M7 class no.30105 (built March 1905, withdrawn May 1963). “Some 'human interest' here”. © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

Bournemouth Central Station, with an 0-4-4T about to leave for Bournemouth West with rear portion of an express from Waterloo on 6th June 1960; the main portion of the 10.30am from Waterloo has already left for Weymouth. This locomotive is ex-LSWR Drummond M7 class no.30105 (built March 1905, withdrawn May 1963).

“Some 'human interest' here”.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

On Friday, 19th April 1963, Bournemouth Central station pilot ex-LSWR Drummond M7 class no.30254 (built August 1897, withdrawn May 1964) is seen attached to a Gresley LNER coach. © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

On Friday, 19th April 1963, Bournemouth Central station pilot ex-LSWR Drummond M7 class no.30254 (built August 1897, withdrawn May 1964) is seen attached to a Gresley LNER coach.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

With an unidentified BR 4MT 2-6-0 on the Down centre road, view west at Bournemouth Central Station on 20th April 1963 towards Poole & Weymouth - also Bournemouth West until 4th October 1965. “Photograph in the pouring rain” © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

With an unidentified BR 4MT 2-6-0 on the Up centre road, view east (towards Waterloo) at Bournemouth Central Station on Saturday, 20th April 1963.

“Photograph in the pouring rain”

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

 

 

Bournemouth West

(Station)

 

Exterior of Bournemouth West Station on 20th April 1963 - view north-west shewing road approach and entrance to the terminus. © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

Exterior of Bournemouth West Station on 20th April 1963 - view north-west shewing road approach and entrance to the terminus.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

Bournemouth West Station on 20th April 1963 (eastward, to buffer-stops). Terminus of ex-LSWR main line from London and Southampton via Bournemouth Central, also of lines from Poole, Broadstone, Wimborne etc. including the Somerset & Dorset Joint (S&DJ) line from Bath via Templecombe. The station was closed completely on 4th October 1965 with all remaining services diverted to Bournemouth Central. © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

Bournemouth West Station on 20th April 1963 (eastward, to buffer-stops). Terminus of ex-LSWR main line from London and Southampton via Bournemouth Central, also of lines from Poole, Broadstone, Wimborne etc. including the Somerset & Dorset Joint (S&DJ) line from Bath via Templecombe. The station was closed completely on 4th October 1965 with all remaining services diverted to Bournemouth Central.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

 

 

Boscombe

(Station)

 

Boscombe Station eastward, towards Southampton on 20th April 1963 “Photograph taken in the pouring rain”. © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

Boscombe Station eastward, towards Southampton on 20th April 1963

“Photograph taken in the pouring rain”.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

 

 

Branksome

(Station)

 

Carrying the headcode is for a Bournemouth Central - Dorchester goods train, Down parcels train approaching Branksome station on 16th June 1951. The locomotive is ex-LSWR Drummond T9 no.30285 (built January 1900, withdrawn June 1958). © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

Carrying the headcode is for a Bournemouth Central - Dorchester goods train, Down parcels train approaching Branksome station on 16th June 1951. The locomotive is ex-LSWR Drummond T9 no.30285 (built January 1900, withdrawn June 1958).

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

In pouring rain on Saturday, 20th April 1963, the 12.10pm Weymouth - Bournemouth train approaches Branksome. Headed by rebuilt Bulleid Light Pacific no.34039 'Boscastle' (built September 1946 as no.21C139, renumbered July 1948, rebuilt January 1959, withdrawn May 1965 thence preserved. © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

In pouring rain on Saturday, 20th April 1963, the 12.10pm Weymouth - Bournemouth train approaches Branksome. Headed by rebuilt Bulleid Light Pacific no.34039 'Boscastle' (built September 1946 as no.21C139, renumbered July 1948, rebuilt January 1959, withdrawn May 1965 thence preserved.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

Branksome Station south-west towards Poole (20th April 1963). © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

Branksome Station south-west towards Poole (20th April 1963).

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

 

 

Parkstone & Poole

(Station)

 

Down empty stock between Branksome and Parkstone on 16th June 1951. The train is headed by ex-LSWR Urie 'King Arthur' class N15 no.30740 'Merlin' (built March 1919, withdrawn December 1955). The first five coaches a 5-Cor set 270 in post-War Malachite; the set being outshopped Crimson Lake on Cream in 1954. © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

Down empty stock between Branksome and Parkstone on 16th June 1951. The train is headed by ex-LSWR Urie 'King Arthur' class N15 no.30740 'Merlin' (built March 1919, withdrawn December 1955).

The first five coaches a 5-Cor set 270 in post-War Malachite; the set being outshopped Crimson Lake on Cream in 1954.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

Up train from Weymouth identified as ascending Parkstone bank on 16th June 1951 (view westward towards Poole). This train has taken on a banker from Poole and is headed by Maunsell 'Lord Nelson' no.30863 'Lord Rodney' (built October 1929, withdrawn February 1962). The first coaches are 3-Cor set no.823 which was contractor-built 10th March 1949. The set was withdrawn 16th May 1964 without receiving Crimson Lake & Cream livery. “Undoubtedly between Parkstone and Branksome, the precise location is uncertain because the map does not indicate there such a definite curve of the line in a cutting!” [Ed - Sandecoates Road bridge from St Osmund’s Road bridge] © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

From St Osmund’s Road bridge, Up train from Weymouth identified as ascending Parkstone bank on 16th June 1951 (view westward towards Sandecoates Road bridge and Poole). This train has taken on a banker from Poole and is headed by Maunsell 'Lord Nelson' no.30863 'Lord Rodney' (built October 1929, withdrawn February 1962).

The first coaches are 3-Cor set no.823 which was contractor-built 10th March 1949. The set was withdrawn 16th May 1964 without receiving Crimson Lake & Cream livery.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

Saturday, 16th June 1951 and Down empty stock is being hauled by Maunsell Q class no.30548 through Parkstone (built August 1939, Lemaitre-fitted November 1947, withdrawn March 1965). © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

Saturday, 16th June 1951 and Down empty stock is being hauled by Maunsell Q class no.30548 through Parkstone (built August 1939, Lemaitre-fitted November 1947, withdrawn March 1965).

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

Passing Parkstone on 5th July 1958 is the Summer-Saturdays 7.35am from Nottingham Midland which has run via Birmingham New St. and Bath Green Park, whence Stanier 5MT no.45286 (built December 1936, withdrawn March 1965) - remarkably a Carlisle Upperby engine! - is working it to Bournemouth West (due 2.55pm). © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

Passing Parkstone on 5th July 1958 is the Summer-Saturdays 7.35am from Nottingham Midland which has run via Birmingham New St. and Bath Green Park, whence Stanier 5MT no.45286 (built December 1936, withdrawn March 1965) - remarkably a Carlisle Upperby engine! - is working it to Bournemouth West (due 2.55pm).

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

The 1.50pm Summer-Saturday Dorchester South to Waterloo at Parkstone on 5th July 1958 has Bulleid Light Pacific no.34041 'Wilton' (built October 1946 as no.21C141, renumbered January 1949, withdrawn in air-smoothed condition January 1966). © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

The 1.50pm Summer-Saturday Dorchester South to Waterloo at Parkstone on 5th July 1958 has Bulleid Light Pacific no.34041 'Wilton' (built October 1946 as no.21C141, renumbered January 1949, withdrawn in air-smoothed condition January 1966).

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

At Poole on 5th July 1958 the 12.50 Eastleigh to Wimborne (Down) stopping train is headed by ex-LSWR Drummond T9 class no.30289 (built February 1900, withdrawn December 1960). © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

At Poole on 5th July 1958 the 12.50 Eastleigh to Wimborne (Down) stopping train is headed by ex-LSWR Drummond T9 class no.30289 (built February 1900, withdrawn December 1960).

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

 

 

 

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In researching photographs for BloodandCustard webpages many excellent the photographs taken by the late Ben Brooksbank emerged of the Geograph website including these taken on the South Westerm Division of the Southern Region.

Ben granted permission to use these photographs under the Creative Commons licence. Sadly, those of us here at BloodandCustard never got to meet Ben (sadly he passed in 2018). However, this page is dedicated in gratitude towards both Ben and his foresight to take these photographs which form part of an important historical record.

 

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