tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27589444.post6822483006633344137..comments2023-08-22T16:18:38.393+01:00Comments on Rail Thing - Friends of the S&D: spetisbury ... coming soon!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27589444.post-70802451909498599722012-04-15T18:43:27.154+01:002012-04-15T18:43:27.154+01:00I've Oakley's book on Somerset Railway Sta...I've Oakley's book on Somerset Railway Stations.<br /><br />I've managed to obtain a copy on D Dorset Railway Stations by the same author.<br /><br />The Somerset version gives good detail of the state of each station site. I see no reason reason why the Dorset book is not likewise.<br /><br />I am awaiting book. I will read it and give an account.Neil S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27589444.post-57004184473881472112012-04-14T20:13:45.926+01:002012-04-14T20:13:45.926+01:00Chard Junction station itself will inevitably need...Chard Junction station itself will inevitably need to be reopened within the next decade or so - as will the line into Chard itself!<br /><br />We've been planning an ownership survey of the whole route for some time - Mick Knox would be glad of any help on this!<br /><br />Going south from Bath Midford is owned by us, Wellow is in private hands but intact, Shoscombe unknown, Radstock demolished, Midsomer Norton fully restored owned by SDRHT, Chilcompton demolished, Binegar not sure, Masbury restored in private ownership, Shepton demolished - south of there's a bit out of my comfort zone, but of course Shillingstone is restored and Spetsibury is about to be started on.Steve Sainsburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12024394243500109831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27589444.post-9246696980624817372012-04-14T18:02:35.707+01:002012-04-14T18:02:35.707+01:00Slightly off topic but relevant, I see that Chard ...Slightly off topic but relevant, I see that Chard Junction Station is subject to a planning application for some kind of cement works. Its reserved planning status was lifted when BR passed on the location to Sommerset County Council which states it cannot afford to maintain it. There is strong opposition including the local MP.<br /><br />A missed opportunity. These types of property will come up for sale or lease. We must be ready to act.<br /><br />Who owns all or any of the old S and D stations and good yards along the line? <br /><br />A little detective work will pay dividends.Neil S.noreply@blogger.com