The last train on the Watlington branch ran on 29th of June 1957. The events of that day were recorded by the distinguished railway photographer Mike Esau. A week before another fine photographer, Antony Linaker also visted our line and photographed pannier 5755 in action. They have kindly allowed us to include their work in these pages.(Please note that the copyright on these images is retained by the respective photographers)
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4650 in PR bay platform 500 X 346 29 KB |
PR Distants 500 X 350 31 KB |
Bledlow Bridge Halt 500 X 356 27 KB |
4650 approaching Bledlow Br halt 500 X 365 24 KB |
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![[Click to enlarge]](tn_4650 at wainhill halt.jpg) |
4650 leaving Bledlow Br halt 500 X 358 24 KB |
Kingston Crossing 500 X 355 31 KB |
Wainhill Crossing 500 X 349 30 KB |
4650 at Wainhill halt 500 X 346 27 KB |
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![[Click to enlarge]](tn_4650 towards chinnor bridge.jpg) |
![[Click to enlarge]](tn_4650 toward chinnor cement wks.jpg) |
Chinnor Station 500 X 353 27 KB |
5755 at Chinnor station 500 X 344 31 KB |
4650 towards Station Road bridge 500 X 326 23 KB |
4650 toward Chinnor cement wks 500 X 349 25 KB |