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Thursday 6th June 2024 Didcot Parkway Station, Station Rd, Didcot OX11 7NR
Join us at Didcot Railway Centre for a day photographing the unique Wantage Tramway loco Shannon
Join us at Didcot Railway Centre for a day photographing the unique 1857-built Wantage Tramway locomotive Shannon on goods wagons at locations around the Museum site with appropriately-dressed crew
£70.00
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About this event
The Wantage Tramway ran for a little over two miles from Mill Road in the town of Wantage to Wantage Road Station on the Great Western main line. It opened to goods traffic on 1st October 1875 and for passenger services on 11th October. Initially worked by horse-drawn traction, a steam tram was introduced in 1876 following trials in the previous year, and the tramway was then converted for steam operation. Although a successful enterprise, over the years its profitability was gradually undermined by the advent of ever-increasing road competition and passengers services ceased in 1925. Goods traffic continued until 1945, when the line finally closed completely.
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Although not currently steamable, we will be able to create steam effects with smoke machines, oily rags or both. Along with two or three suitable wagons (the Tramway did not use brake vans) the loco will be posed on the branch line and at other points around the site. We will have a suitably-dressed crew and aim to recreate authentic-looking scenes with this attractive little locomotive that is seldom seen outside the shed.
We are only offering 25 tickets for this shoot so book now before it sells out.
Photo courtesy Frank Dumbleton
Event requirements
Equipment
- Spare batteries
- Camera
- Lenses
- Camera protection - rain covers etc
Other things you should bring
- Packed lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
Knowledge
- All levels welcome
Fitness
- Low
Other essentials
- Sturdy outdoor shoes
- Wet weather gear