History (Continued)
The Dimwych Valley Railway
locomotives, together with general and agricultural goods. In the opposite direction there is livestock going to market in Dimchester, milk and other farm produce.
The Railway's main depot is at Teetering, there being no space at the other end of the line. Adjacent to the station are the engine shed, coal staithes and water supply. There is also a small goods shed where all the above-mentioned goods are dealt with.
The station itself is a very small affair, with just a small building which is a combined ticket office and waiting room. The station cat, "Hovis" patrols the platform, looking for people to stroke him. To visitors his name seems a bit strange. When he first appeared at the station, George Parker the stationmaster named him Tom. When hunting mice,
The Railway's main depot is at Teetering, there being no space at the other end of the line. Adjacent to the station are the engine shed, coal staithes and water supply. There is also a small goods shed where all the above-
The station itself is a very small affair, with just a small building which is a combined ticket office and waiting room. The station cat, "Hovis" patrols the platform, looking for people to stroke him. To visitors his name seems a bit strange. When he first appeared at the station, George Parker the stationmaster named him Tom. When hunting mice,
A few photographs
Fish & Chip Shop
Grocer’s Shop
Rail Crossing
Fish & Chip Shop Roof
Grocer’s Shop Rear
Grounded Van
Water tank
All models on this page are made from 1mm card. The base of the water tank is Slater’s embossed stone. The roof of the Fish & Chip shop is and old tomato puree tube, pressed between two home-made formers made from cocktail sticks stuck to card.
Old George, seeing in a delivery of oats. The winch actually works. The motor is connected to one of the Tortoise motors and is activated whenever the turnout changes.
