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Silk Mills

Now and Then images from Silk Mills

1979: British Rail Class 47 No.47100 passes Silk Mills on 24th December 1979, hauling a southbound loaded oil train heading for Devon from Fawley Oil Refinery.
(Photo: Paul Clarke)


2026: After a week of unsettled winter weather, Saturday, 17th January 2026, saw a period of bright mild winter sunlight. Operating the only booked daylight freight of the week DB Cargo Class 66 No.66098 passes the western end of Fairwater Yard at Silk Mills. The loco was hauling a rake of 16 empty China Clay wagons for loading in Cornwall as 6B76 10:35 Westbury - Goondbarrow Junction.
(Photo: Brian Garrett)