Old photograph of East Works…

The obscure clay lines across Purbeck were rarely photographed until after the wars, so to find this example, despite its shortcomings is a real delight…

I believe this is the Black Hawthorn ‘Lady Jane’ at the buffers, the photographer being stood on the old trackbed that headed across the health to Poole bay. This headshunt allowed access to the works and the line to Ridge from the clay pits to the West of the mainline railway. Sadly our photographer hasn’t captured the original Clay wagons that must have been in use at this time, but we’ve records and a few photographs already on file. Lady Jane only worked here for a few years so it is an important visual reminder of the way our railways are changing all the time. 

East Works was my second 009 essay inspired by the clay workings on Purbeck north of Corfe. Whilst no longer in my ownership the layout survives and is enjoyed to this day. Back home later today so normal service will resume later this week. Until next time, more soon…

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