I use this page to report on various other railways I happen to visit. The subject matter depends on where my railway wanderings take me. It is hoped that, you enjoy this site.

I have been investigating of late, the  S&D route as a whole, as I am writing about a journey up the line at the time of closure. The return trip from Bath, would be in 2010.

Bridge 238, "Ashington Lane Bridge" looking towards Broadstone. The bridge has 3 arches and is constructed of brick.

 My wanderings took me recently to Ashington Cutting, which is just on the Bournemouth side of the Corfe Mullen Halt site.  I have yet to return to investigate Bridge 236, but I photographed bridge 238....

Looking towards Corfe Mullen

I was quite alarmed at how the scene has changed. The track bed is open to the public some of the way, but north of Ashington Cutting, the land is privately owned up to bridge 236 and a little beyond. The infill for Corfe Mullen halt starts just after this point.

Another northerly view, this time a little closer to the bridge itself.

Below looking towards Broadstone from inside the central arch. One can clearly see just how mother nature has reclaimed her own.

Below looking south, but standing a little further to the north.

It seems Ashington Cutting has been filled in, maybe not as severely as Corfe Mullen halt was, but it is noticable when you walk from bridge 238 towards Corfe M. Happily the route can be partly explored by walkers.

A nice shot of the southern facing side of the bridge. The true size of the bridge is a little decieving to say the least, but it is not until you stand by it, do you realize its true size.

Any comments on my photographs or happenings at Midsomer Norton?

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