Hello, I need help with a book
 

I'm writing about my childhood in Wales. I remember in the 50's travelling to Paddington with my father who pointed out a small station (in England, of course, possibly in Wilts or Somerset) where the London trains would stop on request because someone very important lived there. I think he was probably a Lord somebody or other.
Does anyone know what I'm talking about and, if so, can you give me some information about it.

One other thing. Does anyone have any images of the Red Dragon train - especially at Bridgend.

Thanks in anticipation!

Hello and welcome to the forum Bookman. The tale about the station sounds familiar, but I can't remember what it was called now, but I'm sure somebody on here will be able to help.

Welcome to the Forum Bookman. Can't help I afraid but look forward to finding out!

Best wishes,

John H-T.

Not the one you're thinking of, obviously, but Duncraig in Scotland comes to mind.

Threre is a small station at Badminton that was built for the Duke of Glos. It was part of the agreement when the line was built across his land. The Duke could stop a train if he needed to get to London at any time. I understand that this right was only removed in the last few years.

Thanks for that Syd.

Best wishes,

John H-T.

Thank you for all the welcomes. I'm looking forward to my time with you.

Thanks especially to DSY011 (The Old Git, Sid). that sounds right - I will try to explore that further, if only for confirmation. It really impressed me, as a child, that a train would have to stop at your own station at your command!! Don't get too much of that sort of thing these days.

Many thanks again
Bookman

Hello and welcome to the forum, enjoy and all the best.

Hi DSY011
I'm sure you are right about Badminton. I've tried some searches on Google which suggest that the land belonged to the Duke of Beaufort, who seems to have scooped up a lot of land in south Wales and all to his profit.

I will continue searching to see if there are any stories about this.

Thanks
Tony, Bookman

Hi G6 UXU
Thanks for your welcome. I notice that you include a photo. Although the engine does not display a "Red Dragon" banner across the front, are you saying this is one of the engines that would have been used?
Tony, Bookman