This lengthy train included 7 open wagons and guards van heading towards Havant. With the imminent closure of the Hayling branch line, the regular mixed train was used to remove the goods vehicles from Hayling Station goods yard. This train was the 14:58 train to Havant.
Mixed Train
The locomotive has run round its train and is in the process of moving the freight wagons into the goods yard (to the left where the van is located). Mixed freights always had the goods vehicles attached at the rear of the train, passenger coaches were attached to the locomotive. The coaling stage can be [...]
Ref 313 14 Oct 1963 This lengthy train included 7 open wagons and guards van heading towards Havant. With the imminent closure of the Hayling branch line, the regular mixed train was used to remove the goods vehicles from Hayling Station goods yard. This train was the 14:58 train to Havant.
Photo Ref 61 The 06:30 MXD branch train has arrived at Hayling Island. The locomotive has run round its train and is in the provess of moving the freight wagons into the goods yard (to the left where the van is located). Mixed freights always had the goods vehicles attached at the rear of the [...]
The 2.58pm up mixed train being prepared at Hayling Island on 26 August 1963. 32650 in charge.
Just arrived from Havant, the train loco has run round and is removing the goods vehicles. October 1963. Copyright A.A.F. Bell
Like most small branch lines, freight was conveyed with passenger services to make more efficient use of the railway. The passenger coaches here are ex LSW stock. Kindly donated by Peter Paye. The Hayling Railway (The Oakwood Press)
