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Bicester Military Railway

Discussion in 'Historic & Abandoned Railways' started by Roger Farnworth, Aug 1, 2018.

  1. Aug 1, 2018 #1
    Roger Farnworth

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    It seems as though this railway is all but abandoned. It appears that way when travelling through the site. If anyone knows any better, it would be good to hear from you. I have seen pictures on the internet, with notes about the railway, which say that it was last used in 2014.

    I only came across the railway by accident as I explain in my blog:

    https://rogerfarnworth.wordpress.com/2018/08/01/bicester-military-railway

    Much of the site has been sold off. The northern half of Graven Hill Depot is now an estate of plots for self build homes!

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    Toto

    Toto I'm best ignored Staff Member Founder Administrator

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    I have created a new section especially for this to cover any other historic or abandoned old lines etc. I hope this caters for you the way you intended.

    many thanks

    toto
     
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    Roger Farnworth

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    Thank you, Toto. I wasn't sure where best to post. I trust that the post will be of interest to forum members.

    Roger
     
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    Toto

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    I'm sure it will. There are always folks looking for inspiration for a layout build. they may just take a small part of it but you may have just provided the catalyst.

    If you dont mind I have taken out the link for the sale of housing plots as its maybe a bit less relevant than one of the old line set up.

    cheers toto
     
  5. Oct 13, 2019 #5
    Roger Farnworth

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    Very recently, I have been reading a book about the Bicester Military Railway which was published in 1992. It was published by the Oxford Publishing Company and is widely available to buy second-hand. It is worth a read. ...

    http://rogerfarnworth.com/2019/10/12/bicester-military-railway-book-review

     
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