Arkell 1936 summarised previous work in the upweybroadwey area, near the railway station. The heart of wessex line, also known as the bristol to weymouth line, is a railway line that. Weymouth quay line set to be closed after political and. The station is the southern terminus of both the south western main line, 142 miles 64 chains 229. Upwey wishing well halt on the dorchester to weymouth railway line, and at the southern.
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. 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. Nearby bus routes 200m 1 2 nearby station weymouth s history centres around its development as a port. Set in weymouth, 500 metres from weymouth central beach, oaklands guest house offers accommodation with a bar, free private parking and a. Set in weymouth, 500 metres from weymouth central beach, oaklands guest house offers accommodation with a bar, free private parking and a shared lounge. South western railway launches new direct trains to weymouth. The route is a valuable wildlife corridor with lots to see, migrating birds in spring and autumn and butterflies such as speckled. It is situated on the london to weymouth line between dorchester south and weymouth stations, and also on the bristol to. For a short line, it had a complex history, built in three separate sections and operated jointly by two rival railway companies. For station information, select a stop below or tap the map to expand and explore. Browse the towns events, shops, restaurants, things to do and accommodation. 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. 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.
Weymouth station, king street, weymouth, dorset, dt4 7bn. This station serves the villages of upwey and broadwey in dorset, england. The line operated from the late nineteenth century until closing to passengers in 1952 and goods in 1965. 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. Weymouth train station facilities great western railway.
Weymouth bay miniature railway miniature railway world. Mar 15, 2015 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. Download journey 12 windsor to weymouth great british railway. Weymouth busrailway by ben leigh railway operation simulator. Ridgeway railway railway and weymouth relief road cutting. The railway route from windsor to weymouth transported her to osborne house on the isle of wight, her favourite royal residence. 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. Dorchester west railway station wikimili, the best.
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. Trains to weymouth train tickets to weymouth south. 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. 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.
Weymouth live arrivals live train status trainline. 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. 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 to portland railway walk sandsfoot castle. It received parliamentary authority in 1845 and opened in 1847.
It closed in september 1987 and several railtours ran until the 2nd may 1999. We cater for railway modellers in all the main scales from n to g and welcome new members and visitors to the town. Isle of portland railways weymouth and portland railway and the easton and church hope railway oakwood library of railway history v. Station facilities for weymouth national rail enquiries. Hours of fun can be enjoyed on the beach building sandcastles and splashing around in the clear blue sea. Braemar is located in weymouth, a 5minute walk to weymouth train station and a 15minute walk from weymouth town centre and harbour. Weymouth portland railway walk 2020 all you need to know. 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.
Weymouths annual model railway exhibition a great success. Frome station was originally on the wilts, somerset and weymouth railway, a railway that linked the great western railway gwr at chippenham with weymouth. 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. Weymouths harbour, the south west coast path, a disused railway path, industrial archaeology and a.
A walk alongside weymouth harbour is like turning back the clock. Weymouth railway station is the main railway station serving the town of weymouth in dorset, england. Portland branch railway weymouth weymouth harbour tramway. 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. Ah, lovely, covey weymouth with its gorgeous sands and traditional holiday atmosphere. 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. Built in 1865, it was last used for timetabled british rail services in 1987.
Romans sailed up the river wey to the roman town of durnovaria, or dorchester as its known today. History of the standard gauge railways of portland is very complicated as it involved more than one railway company. Nov 19, 2012 south devon miniature railway two train service and parallel running may 2018 duration. 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.
The swanage railway news, events and timetables for the family friendly, premier heritage steam railway in dorset, england. 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. Opened 16 oct 1865 with the original station closing to. 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. Isle of portland railways weymouth and portland railway and. 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. Weymouth harbour tramway looking from the station along custom house quay. 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. Weymouths long arc of fine golden sand is second to none. This railway company built the section from the main line at weymouth to the first portland terminus in victoria square. Check live times and platform information before boarding. There are 16 weymouth railway and transport attractions to pick from.
Weymouth became a fashionable holiday town in the 18th century, when king george iii visited several times for health reasons. It is easy to spend a day walking the quay line and on the rodwell trail so those interested in railways, walking. Weymouth quay is a disused railway station in weymouth, dorset, england at the terminus of the weymouth harbour tramway. The portland branch railway was a railway line located on the isle of portland in the english county of dorset. South devon miniature railway two train service and parallel running may 2018 duration. Weymouth, mass weymouth historical society, under direction of the town, 1923.
Weymouth portland each portland harbour 1 2 3 wyke fold along dotted line 4 1 portland. Alternatively, why not explore some other sightseeing days out nearby, including museums and art galleries, or tourist attractions. 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. 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. The first of these proposals was a line from bath to weymouth in 1836. We provide comprehensive listings for everything that is going on in weymouth and portland. Railway tavern weymouth, dorset pub, beer bar facebook. The weymouth tramway opened on the 16th october 1865. Tucked away where a fold of dorset landscape meets the sea, miles from anywhere, weymouth offers powerful, concentrated seaside charm. View all restaurants near weymouth portland railway walk on tripadvisor. 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.
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. Geology of weymouth, portland, and coast of dorsetshire, from swanage to bridportonthesea. Trains depart from the station, where the locomotive sheds are based, and run in a simple circuit through grassland. Weymouth railway station map and location information. The 10 best hotels close to weymouth railway station in.
Weymouths history centres around its development as a port. Ridgeway railway railway and weymouth relief road cutting by. 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 busrailway by ben leigh here we have a busrailway based around the seaside town of weymouth. Look no further than we are weymouth, your online weymouth tourist information centre. 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. View live train status and departure information boards for all uk train stations with trainline. 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.