Welcome
to the Picture Archive M
page of the FSMR website
The SMR began life back in 1958
These pictures were taken sometime in the late 70’s, possibly 1979
by Geoff Catlin
Pictured is 3 cylinder LMS Jubilee, 5565 sitting with the
turntable in front, and sheds behind at the old Central
station. This loco is still on the SMR fleet and is paired with the GWR Saint
on public running days. Note also the large signal gantry behind, which was
relocated on restoration to the new station
This whole area was cleared with the sale of the hall on closure
however a new second station called appropriately “car park” had already been
constructed in its current location in the mid 70's when the circuit extension
was added at lakeside. And a new purpose built loco shed and workshops were
built for the FSMR on restoring the railway in the late 90's