Old Railway Photos

Many thanks to Gordon White for these photolinks

Starcross Pumping Station and Water Tower

31st May 1975

BR Western Region Warship Class
Diesel HydraulicD814 Dragon 1962

 

Vennings Railway Hotel Aug 21 1920

2015

1978

Class 31 Diesel 31420 July 1981

King Edward 2nd May 14th 1932

June 1961

1978

1978

1978

1880

Brunel Atmospheric Tower Starcross 1963

Dawlish Warren Halt

The Warren Halt, Dawlish

16th June 1959

1847

June 1959

1949

When the atmospheric tower was a coal yard

Open days at Newton Abbot St Leonard’s Church; the new future location for the Museum and Town Hall

Open days at Newton Abbot St Leonard’s Church; the new future location for the Museum and Town Hall

All are welcome…………..Isambard Kindom Brunel will be present

Monsieur Brunel entertains at Newton Abbot Museum

Monsieur Brunel (Mk1 and 2) entertain some Victorian Friends at Newton Abbot Museum

Monsieur Brunel (Mk1 and 2) entertain some Victorian Friends at Newton Abbot Museum

Brunel at the Meet

Dave Grylls aka Mr Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Isambard Kingdom Brunel appeared in person at the September meet of Starcross History. Resplendent in his brand new stove-pipe hat, Mr Brunel told the meeting about the Newton Abbot Town and Great Western Railway Museum, and handed out leaflets about the museum, and about the Friends of the Museum.

David Grylls, alias Isambard Kingdon Brunel, was delighted to come to our meet, and we were delighted to have such an interesting person to talk to us.

Meet TONIGHT in St Paul's 7:30

Jon Nichol to speak at our September meet

Agenda: Starcross History. Wednesday 14^th Sept 7:30 St Paul’s Church, Starcross EX6 8PA

There will be no admission charge and there is no membership fee, but we have a collection jug.  Raffle prizes please, for our October Jumble Sale. Tea/Coffee is £1

Order may change

1. Round of applause and WELCOME to Mr Isambard Kingdom Brunel
2.  “Brunel’s Atmospheric Railway” only £20.  Proceeds to Newton Abbot Museum.
3. Beating the Bounds. See how it’s done then we can beat the bounds of Starcross - Newton Abbot (17 miles) 24 -  25 September

4. Treasurer’s report
5. Jumble Sale in October. Help please
6. Our fabulous peacock has been on Teignmouth Trail Recycled Art In the Landscape all summer.
7. Offer from Paul Taper to show us around the Stover Canal one Saturday afternoon soon. Discuss date. www.stovercanal.co.uk
8. MR no Stairs Cross??? David Cox from Teignbridge Community and Voluntary Service will help organise a community dig at low tide!
9. 3 months free National Trust membership offer.  barrie.peel@nationaltrust.org.uk
10. Date of next meet  - Wednesday, November 9^th 2016

TEA BREAK
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Speaker: Jon Nichol 'DOING' LOCAL HISTORY - STARTING POINTS

Finding out about the history of ourselves and our local community is a fascinating challenge. We will explore some aspects of unlocking the mysteries of Starcross's past through looking at some of the evidence upon which it is based.   

  DISCUSSION

Brunel's Atmospheric Railway book

The coffee-table sized book Brunel's Atmospheric Railway featuring the contemporary watercolours of William Dawson is out of print. If you want to buy a copy, there are only a few around - some are available at the Newton Abbot Town and Great Western Railway Museum for only £20