In conditions that were now very difficult, 31246 is seen passing the site of Limpley Stoke station. It is leading a train of Presflo wagons destined for Westbury Cement Works. This working could have originated from a number of places including, Tutbury, Portishead, Toton or even Exeter Central; I never have identified the origin of this actual working. The remains of Limpley Stoke station (Closed 1966) can be seen on the left. This station's claim to fame was that it featured in the 1953 film, The Titfield Thunderbolt. Today it is a private dwelling but I suspect that it may be a little small or 'compact' as an estate agent may describe it!
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