The swanage railway news, events and timetables for the family friendly, premier heritage steam railway in dorset, england. Weymouths long arc of fine golden sand is second to none. The first of these proposals was a line from bath to weymouth in 1836. This station serves the villages of upwey and broadwey in dorset, england. View live train status and departure information boards for all uk train stations with trainline. The southampton and dorchester railway was an english railway company formed to join the named towns, with hopes of forming part of a route from london to exeter.
Weymouth harbour tramway looking from the station along custom house quay. For a short line, it had a complex history, built in three separate sections and operated jointly by two rival railway companies. Weymouth train station facilities great western railway. Trains to weymouth train tickets to weymouth south. As always the event attracted a large attendance on both days, we went along on the sunday and despite the ample sized car parking facilities still found it. The station was opened by the great western railway on 20 january 1857, when it completed the former wilts, somerset and weymouth line from castle cary and yeovil through to weymouth.
Weymouth became a fashionable holiday town in the 18th century, when king george iii visited several times for health reasons. Dorchester west railway station wikimili, the best. Set in weymouth, 500 metres from weymouth central beach, oaklands guest house offers accommodation with a bar, free private parking and a shared lounge. We cater for railway modellers in all the main scales from n to g and welcome new members and visitors to the town. In addition, trains on the tramway were walked by railway staff with flags, clearing the route of people and badly parked cars all the way between the points at which the tramway reverted to conventional track at the quay station and road crossing into weymouth yard. Nov 19, 2012 south devon miniature railway two train service and parallel running may 2018 duration. The route is a valuable wildlife corridor with lots to see, migrating birds in spring and autumn and butterflies such as speckled. The line becomes double at the station and remains so to nearby dorchester junction where it joins the main line from london waterloo station to weymouth. South western railway launches new direct trains to weymouth. This area replicates vaguely, the run thorugh the town centre, and out, either up boot hill for the number 1 service to portland or down newstead. The following forty years brought many further changes made to the station, and the current buildings were opened in 1986 as part of an extensive refurbishment to.
Built in 1865, it was last used for timetabled british rail services in 1987. Tucked away where a fold of dorset landscape meets the sea, miles from anywhere, weymouth offers powerful, concentrated seaside charm. Weymouth busrailway by ben leigh railway operation simulator. Weymouth railway station is the main railway station serving the town of weymouth in dorset, england.
Weymouth portland each portland harbour 1 2 3 wyke fold along dotted line 4 1 portland. The line was authorised in 1845, was acquired by the gwr in 1850, reached frome in the same year, and was completed throughout in 1857. It received parliamentary authority in 1845 and opened in 1847. History of the standard gauge railways of portland is very complicated as it involved more than one railway company. Frome station was originally on the wilts, somerset and weymouth railway, a railway that linked the great western railway gwr at chippenham with weymouth. Opened 16 oct 1865 with the original station closing to.
Weymouth is served by south west trains trains from london waterloo, southampton and bournemouth as well as by great western railway services from bristol via yeovil. Portland branch railway weymouth weymouth harbour tramway. South devon miniature railway two train service and parallel running may 2018 duration. Weymouths history centres around its development as a port. The heart of wessex line, also known as the bristol to weymouth line, is a railway line that runs from bristol temple meads to westbury and weymouth in england. Weymouth quay is a disused railway station in weymouth, dorset, england at the terminus of the weymouth harbour tramway. Weymouth bay miniature railway miniature railway world. The weymouth quay heritage campaign is a movement to save and preserve the disused railway branch line that runs along the harbour in weymouth, dorset. Braemar is located in weymouth, a 5minute walk to weymouth train station and a 15minute walk from weymouth town centre and harbour.
The heart of wessex line, also known as the bristol to weymouth line, is a railway line that. Isle of portland railways weymouth and portland railway and the easton and church hope railway oakwood library of railway history v. Look no further than we are weymouth, your online weymouth tourist information centre. Alternatively, why not explore some other sightseeing days out nearby, including museums and art galleries, or tourist attractions. It is easy to spend a day walking the quay line and on the rodwell trail so those interested in railways, walking. Weve rounded up the best railway and transport attractions in weymouth in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions and places to visit near you. Weymouth station, king street, weymouth, dorset, dt4 7bn. Until september 1987 it was the regular terminus and starting point for boat trains to and from london waterloo, linking to the ferry services with street running along the streets of the town. The portland branch railway was a railway line located on the isle of portland in the english county of dorset. Weymouth to portland railway walk sandsfoot castle. Most of the trains which take the loop line in order to serve frome station are on the bristol to weymouth route, and most trains on the reading to taunton line bypass the station on the main line. A video ive put together showing some before and after photos of the weymouth to easton line opened by the great western railway in 1865 and closed in 1965. We provide comprehensive listings for everything that is going on in weymouth and portland.
Weymouth portland railway walk 2020 all you need to know. Weymouth quay line set to be closed after political and. Weymouth station was opened in 1857 as part of the great western railway, and featured a glazed roof across the platforms though that striking feature was removed during wwii. There are 16 weymouth railway and transport attractions to pick from.
A walk alongside weymouth harbour is like turning back the clock. Nearby bus routes 200m 1 2 nearby station weymouth s history centres around its development as a port. The station is the southern terminus of both the south western main line, 142 miles 64 chains 229. Geology of weymouth, portland, and coast of dorsetshire, from swanage to bridportonthesea. Weymouth railway station is the main railway station serving the town of weymouth in dorset. View all restaurants near weymouth portland railway walk on tripadvisor. The weymouth harbour tramway also known as the quay branch or harbour line is a disused heavy rail line running entirely on the streets of weymouth, dorset, england from a junction to the north of weymouth station to weymouth quay station at weymouth harbour. The weymouth tramway opened on the 16th october 1865. Browse the towns events, shops, restaurants, things to do and accommodation. Weymouths harbour, the south west coast path, a disused railway path, industrial archaeology and a. The way of the bay discover why weymouth became a popular seaside resort the dorset town of weymouth is one of britains many popular seaside resorts.
It closed in september 1987 and several railtours ran until the 2nd may 1999. The line operated from the late nineteenth century until closing to passengers in 1952 and goods in 1965. Set in weymouth, 500 metres from weymouth central beach, oaklands guest house offers accommodation with a bar, free private parking and a. Ridgeway railway railway and weymouth relief road cutting by. The weymouth quay railway is one of 20 listings for the. This railway company built the section from the main line at weymouth to the first portland terminus in victoria square. Arkell 1936 summarised previous work in the upweybroadwey area, near the railway station. South western railways first summer services from salisbury, gillingham, templecombe and sherborne to dorchester and weymouth start on saturday 26 may, providing new services for wiltshire, somerset and dorset so that communities can enjoy the seaside in weymouth. Weymouth railway station map and location information.
Serving the local area for over 150 years with trains to weymouth, westbury and bristol temple meads, weymouth railway station is a valuable part of the gwr network. For station information, select a stop below or tap the map to expand and explore. Download journey 12 windsor to weymouth great british railway. The 10 best hotels close to weymouth railway station in. Ah, lovely, covey weymouth with its gorgeous sands and traditional holiday atmosphere. Trains depart from the station, where the locomotive sheds are based, and run in a simple circuit through grassland. May 16, 2011 a dorset railway line, included in a bbc social history project in 1986, is being revisited to explore how life in the area has changed. Weymouth and runs along the rodwell trail, following the track of a railway built in 1865 to carry passengers and portland stone between weymouth and portland, the line was closed in april 1965. Weymouth, mass weymouth historical society, under direction of the town, 1923. Weymouth railway station is the main railway station serving the town of weymouth in dorset, england the other being upwey station which is located north of the town centre. Check live times and platform information before boarding. Upwey wishing well halt on the dorchester to weymouth railway line, and at the southern.
The railway route from windsor to weymouth transported her to osborne house on the isle of wight, her favourite royal residence. It is situated on the london to weymouth line between dorchester south and weymouth stations, and also on the bristol to weymouth line between dorchester west and weymouth. It shares the wessex main line as far as westbury and then follows the course of the reading to taunton line as far as castle cary. Theres more to it than that, of course, so find cheap train tickets and get down there immediately. Mar 15, 2015 the railway route from windsor to weymouth transported her to osborne house on the isle of wight, her favourite royal residence. We meet up once a week to exchange ideas, make models, run trains and help each. Weymouths annual model railway exhibition a great success.
Hours of fun can be enjoyed on the beach building sandcastles and splashing around in the clear blue sea. A dorset railway line, included in a bbc social history project in 1986, is being revisited to explore how life in the area has changed. Weymouth is a superb base to explore the spectacular coastal scenery on a walk or head slightly inland and youll discover the countys rural charms. Station facilities for weymouth national rail enquiries. Isle of portland railways weymouth and portland railway and. Railway tavern weymouth, dorset pub, beer bar facebook. Weymouth live arrivals live train status trainline. It is situated on the london to weymouth line between dorchester south and weymouth stations, and also on the bristol to. It opened the first part of the network but found it impossible to raise further money and sold its line to the great western railway gwr in 1850 the gwr took over the construction, and had undertaken to build an adjacent line in. Weymouth busrailway by ben leigh here we have a busrailway based around the seaside town of weymouth. Originally opened in 1857, the station acts as the terminus for both the heart of wessex line from bristol temple meads and gloucester, and the south western main line from london. Romans sailed up the river wey to the roman town of durnovaria, or dorchester as its known today. Ridgeway railway railway and weymouth relief road cutting.
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