The Taunton Trains Collection Gallery

For some time now Taunton Trains has been collecting images from various sources which will provide a historical archive of images for the future. Ebay has provided a good library of images taken in the Taunton area, and as many have been purchased 'with copyright' we are able to provide a good selection of images along with additional images credited to the originator. We would also like to thank Strathwood Publishing and Colour Rail for providing their assistance with some of their images. In all cases we have tried our best to find the original photographer, where this has not been possible images have been entered into the Taunton Trains collection until such time as a photographer name can be identified.

30th August 1971 British Rail Two Tone Green Class 47 No.D1813 and Hymek No.D7002 are pictured on Taunton Shed on the 30th August 1971. The Hymek looking link it had recently had some welding repairs between the buffer beam and cab. (Photo: Garry Stroud)

31st May 1969 This image is thought to of been taken on the 31st May 1969. The RCTS operated 'The Cheddar Valley Scenic Rail Tour' using a Class 117 Diesel Multiple Unit from London Paddington. The tour operated as the 1Z15 08:35 London Paddington - London Paddington. The tour was routed through Slough, Maidenhead, Reading, Newbury, using the Westbury and Frome avoiding lines, Witham, Cranmore, Shepton Mallet, Wells and Cheddar. The tour then reversed to Witham before running forward to Taunton where the train is believed to be pictured in this image as passengers alight. After Taunton the route headed north to Bristol West Depot, Ashton Junction and Wapping Wharf, before returning through Bristol Temple Meads to Lawrance Hill Junction where it visited Avonside Street Crossing Gates, from there is passed Mangosfield, Westerleigh and Yate before visiting Avonmouth Docks , Clifton Down, Dr Days Junction, Bath Spa and back to London Paddington. The Class 117 formation was formed of 51538,59510, 59528 and 51400. The photorapher of this image is unknown, but probably someone who was on the tour when it arrived into Taunton Station at 15:00. (Photo: Taunton Trains Collection)

14th August 1966 British Rail Green liveried Warship No.D849 passes 40 Steps, Taunton on the 18th August 1966 hauling the 1N21 11:15 Penzance to Bradford. The sevice passes a Class 35 Hymek stabled on the adacent yard lines. (Photo: Colour Rail)

14th August 1966 British Rail maroon liveried Western No. D1065 'Western Consort' passes 40 Steps, Taunton on the 14th August 1966 hauling the 1A62 10:00 Penzance - London Paddington serivce. (Photo: Taunton Trains Collection)

4th September 1964 GWR 2-6-0 'Mogul' No.7303 is prepped by footplate crew at Taunton prior to departure from Taunton on the 4th September 1964. Note the smokebox number plate had already been removed from the locomotive. The service is likely to have been a Barnstaple bound service. (Photo: Taunton Trains Collection)

17th July 1964 BR Mogul No.5336 is picutred on Taunton Shed (83B) on the 17th July 1964 between duties and not in steam. (Photo: Taunton Trains Collection)

12th February 1964 British Railways Black liveried 0-6-0T No.9663 is pictured on shed at Taunton on the 12th of February 1964 taking water and coal between duties. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

19th October 1963 An Ian Allen special charter formed of Pullman stock from London is pictured at Taunton on the 19th October 1963. The ‘Western Belle’ charter used the famous LNER A3 Pacific No. 4472 'Flying Scotsman' to haul the 1Z78 08:33 London Paddington – Ilfracombe as far as Taunton. At Taunton Flying Scotsman was removed and replaced with two British Rail 2-6-0 ‘Mogul’ locomotives. No.7317 and No.7322 were added to the train and hauled the charter forward to Ilfracombe. Meanwhile No. 4472 'Flying Scotsman' operated light engine to Exeter where it would meet the train later once it arrived from Barnstaple, before hauling the final leg of the charter to London Waterloo via Yeovil. (Photo: Taunton Trains Collection)

24th August 1963 2-6-2T Large Prairie No.4143 departs from Crowcombe Heathfield Station on the 24th August 1963 while working teh 14:20 Minehead - London Paddington service. (Photo: Taunton Trains Collection)

30th March 1963 British Railways 2-6-2 Large Prairie Tank No.4143 is pictured at Taunton on the 30th March 1963. The locomotive was ready to depart with the 12:58 Taunton - Yeovil Town stopping service which operated via Langport. (Photo: Taunton Trains Collection)

29th September 1962 British Railways 2-6-0 'Mogul' No.6372 is pictured at Taunton on the 29th September 1962. The locomotive was most likely preparing to head to Barnstaple. (Photo: Taunton Trains Collection)

29th September 1962 British Railways 0-6-0T 5700 Class Pannier No.9628 is pictured stabled on Taunton Depot on the 29th of September 1962. in the background is also a British Railways 'Warship' Class locomotive No.D811 also stabled on the depot. At the time the Warships would have been quite new to the area having been built between 1958 and 1961. (Photo: Taunton Trains Collection)

8th September 1962 0-6-0 Pannier Tank No.4663 complete with 83B shed plate number stands at Taunton on the 8th September 1962 waiting to deaprt with a local stopping service. (Photo: Taunton Trains Collection)

5th September 1962 Taken at Minehead on the 5th September 1962 2-6-2 No.5563 prepares to depart for Taunton. We have tried to find the details of the original photographer but so far there has been no trace. If you can help please contact us. (Photo: Taunton Trains Collection)

26th August 1962 A British Rail DMU Class 119 arrives into Minehead on the 26th August 1962 with a stopping service from Taunton. (Photo: Taunton Trains Collection)

1st August 1962 Still wearing its original GWR livery, 0-6-0T No.8783 Pannier Tank No.8783 is pictured at Taunton on the 1st August 1962. (Photo: Taunton Trains Collection)

1st August 1962 This busy scene was recorded on Taunton Shed (83B) on the 1st August 1962. GWR 2-6-0 Mogal No.7337 is picutred adjacent to Pannier Tank 0-6-0 No.4622 and GWR 4-6-0 Hall No. 6965 'Thirlestaine Hall' in the background. (Photo: Taunton Trains Collection)

1st August 1962 Fully laden with coal ready for its next duty. GWR 2-6-0 Mogul No.6372 is pictured at Taunton on the 1st August 1962 ready to depart with a stopping service for Barnstaple. (Photo: Taunton Trains Collection)

1st August 1962 GWR 2-6-0 Mogul No.6372 is pictured at Taunton on the 1st August 1962 ready to depart with a stopping service for Barnstaple. Local enthusiasts are pictured catching the locomotive number on either platform. (Photo: Taunton Trains Collection)

1st August 1962 GWR 4-6-0 Hall No. 5982 'Harrington Hall' passes light engine through Taunton Station on the 1st August 1962 catching the attention of passengers waiting for their train on the centre platform. (Photo: Taunton Trains Collection)

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