RMweb Premium DLT Posted August 3, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 3, 2014 A few more random items from the archives. BR(S) 228.40 - Bude 016 - N Class 2-6-0 No 31874 (07 Sep 1963).jpg Having been turned on arrival, N Class 2-6-0 No 31874 stands outside the Engine Shed ready for it’s next working on 07 September 1963. BR(S) 228.40 - Bude 017 - Town Map (1964).jpg An old, and not very good, copy of the Bude Town Plan published by Ward Lock in the 1960’s which shows the course of the Branch to the Canal Basin. BR(S) 228.40 - Bude 018 - Canal Branch River Neet Bridge No 73.jpg Immediately after passing the Gasworks, the Branch crossed the River Neet on Bridge No 73. Today, this is one of the few railway structures still standing and now carries a public footpath which runs along the course of the old trackbed. BR(S) 228.40 - Bude 019 - Canal Branch.jpg An early colour postcard showing the Canal Branch under construction, with Bridge No 74 towards the centre and derelict tub boats rotting away in the foreground. Note in particular the lack of vegetation. BR(S) 228.40 - Bude 020 - Canal Branch Bridge No 74.jpg Some 70 years later the Bridge had matured nicely into the landscape. BR(S) 228.40 - Bude - Canal Branch Sea Lock.jpg A final coloured postcard shows a deceptively tranquil scene at high tide, to the left are the Canal and Sea Lock, in the centre the Tramway used to bring sand up from the beach can be seen running down into the water, and to the right the River Neet. Lovely old photos of Bude; one question, was the harbour branch built at the same time as the railway or was it a later addition? Many thanks, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bigbee Line Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I've recently returned from a week in North Cornwall. It was the first time I'd had a good look round. The various railway bridges are most interesting. An afternoon trip to was made Bude, with a pleasant walk along the canal. At that point I wasn't aware of exactly where the station was. I find myself attracted to model something from the area. Maybe not Bude (but the information, pictures etc in this thread give you most of what you need) but something much smaller. Attached is a panorama of the busy scene on the very interesting beach. Maybe not railway related, but the reason why the railway came to Bude. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted August 16, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 16, 2014 Superb! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted August 16, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 16, 2014 Fascinating and informative set of photos, especially for the modeller; but oh what a sad sight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted August 16, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 16, 2014 Thanks you these, such detail shots are worth their weight in gold. Priceless. As DLT says - such a sad sight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted August 16, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 16, 2014 Dare we ask how photos 5, 6, 7, 9 & 10 from the first batch were taken? Looks like you sprouted wings! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted August 16, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 16, 2014 Stunning photos. To see so many wonderful detail photos, especially of the roadside is quite a treat. Thanks for sharing them. Kind regards Duncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted August 16, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 16, 2014 I still have layout track plans that I drew up over 20 years ago to build Bude in OO. These superb detail photos are rekindling that idea but I just don't have the space at the moment. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted August 16, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 16, 2014 Not too difficult actually Chris, I simply waited until no one was around and then climbed up one of the canopy supporting columns and onto the roof. No 8 was a bit more difficult, I had to climb a tree for that one Thank god for no health & safety! Well done that man. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted August 16, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 16, 2014 How times have changed. These days it would all be fenced off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted August 16, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 16, 2014 How times have changed. These days it would all be fenced off. Just thinking the same thing. Although with current attitudes to preserving buildings, perhaps Bude station would now be a pub? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted August 17, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 17, 2014 All those fantastic photos are calling to me "model me, model me". Love the building. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bigbee Line Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 BR(S) 228.40 - Bude 015 - Buffer Stops (01 Sep 1961) {AW_PRT-0400}.jpg The end of the line on 01 September 1961. AE West / Authors Collection. Any ideas on the provenence of these buffers? LSWR, Southern or BR replacements? Any information is appreciated, thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted August 3, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 3, 2015 That is still a great picture, despite the quality decreasing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted August 5, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 5, 2015 Fab photos, it always seems that the rear of this building was not often photographed. Shame there are no plans of the building Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted August 5, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 5, 2015 Post any photos you have please, don't worry about quality, particularly if it's not a common angle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickleyman Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Fab photos, it always seems that the rear of this building was not often photographed. Shame there are no plans of the building hi, i have copies of all the buildings except the engine shed,i intended to model bude but found i did not have the room,also i have never seen a photo of west country/battle of britain locos at bude in the 1960s does anyone have any info on if they did, cheers nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted January 1, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 1, 2016 (edited) I wasn't originally going to post these two due to the very poor quality, but since you've mentioned it : Bude 490-050-99 ~ Stn Bldg (CS_TRA-400).jpg The Main Station Building looking along the Forecourt towards Bencoolan Road. AP Rowley/Authors Collection. Bude 490-930-99 ~ Stn Bldg (CS_TRA-400).jpg Looking along the Forecourt towards Halwill. AP Rowley/Authors Collection. Don't worry about the quality, all information is good! And a bit of Photoshoppery gives us these: Whats the van, is it a Bedford Doormobile? Cheers, Dave. Edited January 1, 2016 by DLT 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted January 1, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 1, 2016 hi, i have copies of all the buildings except the engine shed,i intended to model bude but found i did not have the room,also i have never seen a photo of west country/battle of britain locos at bude in the 1960s does anyone have any info on if they did, cheers nick It will make a lovely model. I've not seen any photos of WC/BOB at Bude in the 50's but there are some with far more knowledge on here. Are you able to share the drawings on this thread? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickleyman Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 It will make a lovely model. I've not seen any photos of WC/BOB at Bude in the 50's but there are some with far more knowledge on here. Are you able to share the drawings on this thread? i got the copies from opc so cannot share on here, i intend to sell them ,nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted January 3, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 3, 2016 Whats the van, is it a Bedford Doormobile? Cheers, Dave. The chassis is a Bedford CA. Dormobile was the brand name of the camper-van - as we might now term it - built by Martin Walter of Folkestone on that chassis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted January 24, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 24, 2016 Those are fantastic sketches, and whilst not to scale, are better than many "scale" drawings that I have seen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bude_branch Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 (edited) ? Edited December 20, 2023 by bude_branch Images no longer available 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aBReal Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Stumbled across this post and forum a while ago when researching about Bude Railway Station. Ive started progress (quite far into it know) and the amount of information here has helped me tons, thanks. (I`ll post pictures soon). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted August 8, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 8, 2016 21160 1 London Midland & Scottish Railway, L.S.W.R. Bude, drawings of Signal Box L.S.W.R. 1898 1898 Late Extras, Just Put on File 21161 1 London Midland & Scottish Railway, L.S.W.R. Bude, drawings of Station Buildings L.S.W.R. 1898 1898 Late Extras, Just Put on File 21162 1 London Midland & Scottish Railway, L.S.W.R. Bude, drawings of Station Buildings Plan & Elev L.S.W.R. 1898 1898 Late Extras, Just Put on File 21163 1 London Midland & Scottish Railway, L.S.W.R. Bude, drawings of Engine Shed L.S.W.R. 1898 1898 Late Extras, Just Put on File 21164 1 London Midland & Scottish Railway, L.S.W.R. Bude, drawings of Goods Shed L.S.W.R. 1898 1898 Late Extras, Just Put on File 21165 1 London Midland & Scottish Railway, L.S.W.R. Bude, drawings of Tank House L.S.W.R. 1898 1898 Late Extras, Just Put on File 21166 1 London Midland & Scottish Railway, L.S.W.R. Bude, drawings of W.I. Gate, ticket barrier, etc L.S.W.R. 1898 1898 Late Extras, Just Put on File 21167 1 London Midland & Scottish Railway, L.S.W.R. Bude, drawings of Platform awnings & columns L.S.W.R. 1898 You might be interested to note the OPC drawings of the buildings are all listed by the NRM on the OPC master list, each is £7.50 as digital download. The service is really good and while they say its a six weeks turnaround it depends when you order as they place an order for scans once every three weeks. Don't ask me why it is referenced as LMS (I have not got a clue) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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