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Following closure to passengers in 1952 enthusiasts’ railtours regularly visited the Easton branch, which was considered by many to be one of the most scenic railways in Southern England. This is the
Railway Enthusiasts’ Club South Dorset Rail Tour on 7 June 1958. The tour started from Bournemouth West and also included the Hamworthy and Bridport branches. 30107 started life on the LSWR after being built at Nine Elms works in 1905. Originally called motor tanks and classified X14, these push-pull fitted locos were absorbed into the M7 class then renumbered by BR with the ‘30’ prefix. Withdrawn in May 1964 from 71B, Bournemouth shed, it was cut up for scrap five months later. Copyright photo by R M Casserley
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