Cranmore ~ East Somerset Railway

Beautiful warm light and colours Rosa.

Thank you very much Jaap.

Lovely colour and an interesting series. I like the dual purpose phone box. The urinal is considerably more discreet than the circular ones they had in Paris. And I remember our shock when we had to go through the gents loo in the cinema to get to the womens one.

I remember them in Paris back in the 1970's :)
Thank you for your kind comments on the series Jean.

You really don't want me to describe the loos in some of the more out-of-the-way places in Spain! They make the facilities in the Paris of the 60s amd even 70s seem luxurious by comparison!

OK I'll pass on that then Andy :) In Malta we were handed the toilet paper by a lady sat just inside the entrance!

Hmm. I always thought Maltesers a bit odd!

It's nice to find some aspects of a traditional station !

Thank you very much Pat.

Good morning Rosalyn, a wonderful set of images, a rather long wait for a train !! the Great Central operates all year, the Gents at Birmingham's Moor Street have that notice, hopefully the litter bins are temporary until they find some period ones. I hope you have a good day, the frost is going it should be a nice day

Good morning Peter. Thought it best not to wait ;-)) I expect changing the litter bins would be down to finance, with them being a private company. It would be a good move though. I was hoping their shop might have been open, but it wasn't. Yes, nice day here too. Picking my granddaughter up from school late :) Have a nice day yourself.

Lovely images, it all looks as if it belongs in a period-style English TV show.

Thank you George. There are a lot of stations like this in the south west, being privately owned and very popular, especially the steam trains.

This is really lovely Rosa...............the "just before the storm" light is absolutely beautiful. I especially like the period lamps and the Pirelli sign on the fence.

I don't think I've ever seen such a dual-use telephone box..............it's quite delightful.

I I love the urinal (I never thought I'd ever say that phrase)..........it's beautifully ornate and probably unique!

I agree, always a lovely light before the storm Keith. This is the first dual box I have seen as well.

Ha ha, I never thought I would find one so interesting ;-) There used to be one in the recreation ground where I came from in Dorset, but unfortunately they demolished it some years ago. Mind you, it was a bit smelly!

I have some more pic's of the metal signs. I'll get them together soon.
Thanks for all your great comments.

Très belles photos. Nicole.

Thank you very much Nicole.

A reassuringly old-fashioned set of images, Rosa. I particularly like the combined telephone and post box. Cheers, Joe

The first post box of its kind I have seen Joe. Many thanks for your kind comment.
Cheers, Rosa.

Eine idyllische kleine Bahnstadion, Rosa.
Das Licht der tiefstehenden Sonne leuchtet.
Die alte Telefonzelle passt dazu.
wunderschön.

Freundliche Grüße und einen guten Abend
Erich

Thank you for your kind comments Erich.
I shall go back when they open for business again in March.

Good evening to you.
Best regards, Rosa.

A great series of nostalgic images Rosa. Seems a great time for your visit, no crowds to spoil the scene which your have managed to capture very nicely with good warm colours and full of interest.

That's true Doug. I was hoping that the shop would be open though. Never mind, another visit won't hurt :) Thank you for your very kind comments....Rosa.

;))))))....oh I love this....what a nostalgic station with so many things to see..to discover and to laugh about...My favourite is the urinal with those wonderful patterns on it and the message ;))))

The urinal is very decorative! You don't see many of them these days :-))
Thank you so much for your very kind comments.

heeft de trein daar nog banden....?

The trains start running again in mid March Fred.

Well the gents were catered for, what about the ladies?. Brings a few memories back to my teen years Rosalyn.

It's not used now Maurice, but could do with painting. Yes brings back memories for me too :)

All are great shots of this place Rosa and I am sad to say that I have been there only once - many years ago. I remember the unique telephone kiosk !!!

I have only been once before Jeff. I think I will go over again when they start running the trains. I remember they had a nice shop the first time I visited.

Hi Rosa,

A great series of pictures, especially the red box. I have never see the like before.
The notice is quite common on the old railways though...
As for the picture, it is wonderful light, which highlights the rusty rails and moss covered platform very well. A beautiful picture! (And a railway I have not visited..)

Best Wishes
Peter

PS, looking closely I think someone needs to clear the vegetation from in front of the signal too!

Hi Peter,

The first time I had seen a red box like this. I had been there once before but don't remember it from then....someone must have be standing in front of it ;-))

I am wondering if they give it a good clean up and paint before they open for the season. It does need it. Thanks for your great comments.

Best wishes,
Rosa.

I've got a gift voucher to ride on this line this summer :)

Ooh, that's nice Nick. I will look forward to the pictures :)
It's a long way from where you live isn't it?

My youngest Step Daughter lives in Weston s Mare so we'll tie it in with a visit to them and they can come on the train too :)

Sounds like a nice outing :)

What an interesting series...and a fascinating place!

Thank you for your kind comments Diana.

Looks like a good place to visit, great captures.

Thank you Dave. Yes very popular in the summer.

A charming station.

Thank you Esther.

I love the light in your photos! The station is charming:-)

Thank you Gudrun. I must remember to visit the station again when they start up again in March.

Fabulous shots! I wish I'd known about it 10 or more years ago when I used to visit the West Country!

I'm sure you would have enjoyed a visit there Andy. The late David Shepherd had a lot to do with the station. Here is a link if you are interested.
www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/life-david-shepherd-remembered-east-514164

A beautiful view, Great composition and warm light! Nice retro feeling!

Thank you very much Rainer.

Hello Rosa i agree a lovely series of shots indeed from the Station .. i agree with Peters observation of the signal but my worry would be damage to those lovely old station lamps by the tree branches on a windy day .. Perhaps Nick will mention it on his visit :))

Best wishes ... Steve

Hi Steve, I'll have to take notice next time I am there, but I think the tree was between the lamp posts. I can't wait to see Nick's pictures from the station. I have never been on one of their trains but I hope to this year. Thanks for your kind comments.

Best wishes, Rosa.

WONDERFUL LIGHT

Thank you very much Pam.

A nice little railway station that reminds me of the adventures of Harry Potter!********

Yes Harry Potter and Miss Marple ;-)

Schitterende opname,s en pip,Rosa.
heel interessant is de gecombineerde brievenbus en postzegelautomaat met telefoon.
Zou het kunnen zijn dat ik het pis huisje tot hier kan ruiken?
Ik ben die reuk van vroeger nooit meer vergeten!
Hartelijke groeten...........Frans.

I'm hoping you can't smell it from there Frans. LOL!
It was an interesting combination on the red box. One that I have never seen before.
Best wishes, Rosa.

An other VERY interesting picture Rosalyn ! ******

Thank you Christiane :))

Wow, such a romantic atmosphere, a quiet way to travel in an absolute slowness !
I love the steam railways !
All the best
Fabio