Dean Forest Railway

9th Sep 2010

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Parkend Station
2006 saw the official opening of the line through to Parkend by HRH Princess Royal and the station is now open to visitors.
 
It makes a superb backdrop for railway photography and brings passengers right into the Forest.
 
There are real ale pubs nearby and a guide to local walks has been published by the DMU Group (our diesel railcar restoration group)and is on sale at the station.
 
RSPB Nagshead reserve is also within walking distance.
 

Parkend in 1975
 

DMU special arrives in 1972
 

Uskmouth giving brake van rides in the early 70s at Parkend before the move to Norchard later the same decade

Parkend station re-opened to passenger trains in May 2006
 

Beautifully restored footbridge over the line
 

View north from the footbridge, October 2002
 

The same view, August 2007



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