Features July to December 2021

Features
July to December 2021

2115 *Various Westcountry Railtours Scroll down a long way to find*

2116 The Grange Class Part 2 Research on 6836 Estevarney Grange Michael L Roach

2117 The Tortuous Tortoise Railtour. Guy Vincent

2118 CRS Visit to Moorswater and walk to Looe Michael L Roach

2119 The Clay Hoods Final - a look back at the last days of the Clay Hoods - Neil Phillips

2120 Ron Kosys - himself. Questions from the house !

2121 Meldon Quarry - Dartmoor Railway Open Day 2006 and 2007. Paul Barlow

2121
Meldon Quarry
Dartmoor Railway Open Day
2006 & 2007
Paul Barlow

1. 73117 Okehampton Copyright Paul Barlow

2. 37198 31465 at Okehampton form 0920 to Coleford Junction. Copyright Paul Barlow.

3. 50042 arrives at Meldon on the 1010 from Coleford Junction. Copyright Paul Barlow.

4. 37905 Meldon Quarry. Copyright Paul Barlow.

5. 73134 stored at Meldon. Copyright Paul Barlow.

6. 37142 stands at Meldon hired in from the Bodmin railway

7. 66182 47716 plus TC unit 417 on 1150 Meldon to Coleford Junction Slug 37905 was on rear. Copyright Paul Barlow

8. 47716 417 tc unit Okehampton 2006 Copyright Paul Barlow.

9. Ruston powered 37905 Meldon Quarry 2006 Copyright Paul Barlow.

10. 31415 plus another stored class 31. 2006 Copyright Paul Barlow.

12. 47348 and 31301, At Meldon in store. 2006 Copyright Paul Barlow.

13. Stored class 31's at Meldon October 2006.Copyright Paul Barlow.

14. A dramatic picture as 37142 pulls past stored class 31's at Meldon October 2006. Copyright Paul Barlow.

15. 37142 37198 leave Okehampton pass the former motorail terminal on the 15.50 Coleford junc to Meldon. 2006. Copyright Paul Barlow.

Many thanks Paul

Meldon Open Day 2007. Paul Barlow.

Another diesel gala at the Dartmoor railway, this one was not so successful. Visiting engine 45112 had flat batteries as did 47716. 37198 and 37905 were coaxed into life in the afternoon. The evening Okehampton to Paignton special advertised as 45112 was substituted for 31454 and 31452.
A further up date sent by Paul on 20th October 2021 -
Yes, turned out a bit of a disappointment. There was a heavy frost on the Friday night, the organisers were advised to keep the locos running overnight to keep them warm. They were concerned how much fuel would be used, so shut them down. A bit of a 'told you so' moment when they wouldn't start in the morning!!
Shame as alot of people travelled a long way for the Peak tour to Paignton.

1. 31454 and 43129 Exeter St Davids 28th October 2007 Copyright Paul Barlow

2. 31452 arrives at Exeter with ECS from Okehampton. 28th October 2007 Copyright Paul Barlow

3. 31454 1005 Exeter to Okehampton 28th October 2007 Copyright Paul Barlow

4 31454 arrived at Okehampton with 10.05 from Exeter 28th October 2007 Copyright Paul Barlow

5. 73117 at Okehampton 1140 to Meldon 28th October 2007 Copyright Paul Barlow

6. 37198 1650 Coleford to Meldon 37905 on the rear 28th October 2007 Copyright Pau Barlow

7. 37905 1555 Meldon to Coleford 37198 on the rear 28th October 2007 Copyright Paul Barlow

8. 31452 31454 return Paignton to Okehampton special at Paignton. 28th October 2007 Copyright Paul Barlow

Many Thanks to you Paul.

Item 2120

Ron Kosys answers
Questions from the house.

Several of our viewers who enjoy Rons regular contribution to our website have written in and asked what camera etc he uses. Some of us have the ability to select certain positions and have the ideal cameras to record the events in a very professional manner - frankly I never succeed. KJ
P.S. I asked Ron for a picture of himself and camera

I was using a Canon T90 in those days. All lenses were Canon - I took the opportunity to upgrade from 'Canon' to top of the range Canon lenses as and when finances allowed. The T90 was in my opinion one of the finest 35mm film cameras produced. It was extremely reliable. If we hadn't have 'gone digi' I'd still be using it now. Film was always Kodachrome 64. When K64 was 'good', it was fantastic. Sadly it wasn't good in poor light. When the processing was iffy, slides were, well, iffy..... Sadly as the years went by and Kodak's processing equipment was beginning to knock on in years, K64 would fairly frequently be returned with colour casts of varying degrees. Some of those casts these days are easy to remove during scanning, others are nigh on impossible. Thank you Kodak......

Pictures of me? Have you a death wish? I have plenty of rear views of me with trains - perhaps friends were trying to tell me something? I have this image to hand - me at Vancouver with a KLM MD11 landing. I have sent you a further seven images through this morning. Regards etc, Ron+

A picture of Ron pursuing his other pastime - that of photographing aircraft, worldwide. (Caption - me at Vancouver with a KLM MD11 landing ). Copyright.

Two pictures from his most recent batch :-

The driver of 47520 puts power on as he accelerates his train bound for Weymouth away from Frome. 13th August 1988. The train is the 12.06 Bristol to Weymouth. Copyright Ron Kosys;

A smashing reflection shot as 47538 accelerates away from Bradford on Avon with a train bound for Bristol Temple Meads. It's the 11th May 1988. Copyright Ron Kosys.

Many, many thanks Ron. You will be pleased to learn that Ron is recovering from a rather serious illness.
Lets have many more pictures please.

Item 2119
The Clay Hoods Final
- a look back at the last days of the Clay Hoods
Neil Phillips

My recent contributions have included the first production CDA brand new in St Blazey Yard and a soon-to-disappear Class 142 approaching Middleway Crossing, on 14th September 1987. On the same day I photographed this row of clayhoods in the yard, looking like they had already carried their final loads. Back at Middleway Crossing, once the ‘Skipper’ had cleared the section, a newly-refurbished 37670 (ex-D6882/37182) set off with a rake of still-employed clayhoods towards Goonbarrow.
The ripples in the spotless locomotive’s shiny nose were to become considerably worse just over two months later when, on 25th November 1987 and paired with similarly shiny 37671 at the head of an up freight, it was erroneously diverted into a siding at Tavistock Junction. Both locomotives ran through the buffer stop (via a wagon!) and were seriously damaged; when returned from repair they sported the new ‘triple grey’ Railfreight Sector colours, so photographs of 37670 and 37671 in Railfreight Red Stripe livery are relatively rare.

Best regards,
Neil Phillips

Clay Hoods final 1 14th September 1987 . Copyright Neil Phillips

Clay Hoods final 2 37670 with a damaged front end. 14th September 1987. Copyright Neil Phillips

Clay Hoods final 3 37670 heads away from Middleway for Goonbarrow on the 14th August 1987 . Copyright Neil Phillips

Clay Hoods final 4 37 760 continues its journey towards St Blazey Bridge Level Crossing. 14th September 1987. Copyright Neil Phillips

- And now Neil sadly remembers one particular Clay Hood and its fate.

A follow-up to my previous submission - as 37670’s rake of clayhoods rumbled past I photographed the last one, B743648. A few months later all remaining clayhoods were withdrawn from service and shipped off for scrapping. At some point in 1988 an advertisement appeared in the railway press offering works plates removed from scrapped clayhoods for £10 each. I had to have one of these, but stuck my neck out and politely requested whether it was possible to obtain one from a particular wagon...... I have no idea how many plates had to be moved to find one numbered B743648, but I am still very grateful for the effort! Is this the one barely visible on this side of the wagon? I’ll ever know. Perhaps I should have bought both!
A nice touch from the enterprising seller was the inclusion of the wagon’s final movement card.

Best regards,
Neil Phillips

Clay Hoods final 5 The lastof the train headed by 37760 was B743648 30th August 2021. Copyright Neil Phillips

Clay Hoods final 6 The wagon number plate B743648 30th August 2021. Copyright Neil Phillips

Clay Hoods final 7 B743648 -the last journey. St Blazey to Radyr Yard. 30th August 2021. Copyright Neil Phillips

Many thanks indeed for your fine article on a final journey.

Item 2118

CRS visit to Moorswater
and walk to Looe.
Michael L. Roach

LOOE BRANCH WALK 1996
In the summer of 1996 the Cornwall Railway Society had a full programme of outdoor visits thanks to the efforts of the Outdoor Meetings Secretary Roger Winnen. One of the visits was to the Looe Branch and the date chosen was Saturday 20 July 1996 – 25 years ago today. The weather was good all day with plenty of sunshine. The party met on the train and alighted at Liskeard Station at about 10.12am from where we walked down the hill to Coombe Junction to see the branch train for the first time that day. It was single coach 153303 in Regional Railways livery; RR would be privatised on 1 April 1997. From Coombe the party headed up the valley for half a mile to the china clay works at Moorswater which was then operated by English China Clays, where a site visit had been arranged by our late late Chairman Walter Julian. The china clay arrived at the works in slurry form from a pit on Bodmin Moor through a pipeline which used to be visible above ground at Golitha Falls. The works operated continuously on a 3-shift system producing about 330 tonnes of clay per day. However clay was not dispatched every day; none had been loaded that day or the previous day (Friday). On Thursday 18 July 1996 30 CDA wagons were loaded and dispatched in two trains of 15 wagons each to Carne Point, Fowey for export by sea. Each trainload was taken up the steep bank to Liskeard by the Class 37 then in use in a rake of 7 wagons and a rake of 8 wagons and put together in Liskeard Yard. It was nearly 20 miles from Moorswater to Carne Point by rail. For the writer the visit to the works was the highlight of the day and very fortuitous because it's believed that the works closed just a few months later. Our hosts were duly thanked and the party proceeded down the valley on very narrow country lanes for the 7-mile ramble to Looe in the sunshine. At Looe we sought out some food or a visit to the beach before assembling for the train home. It had been a really good day out.
CAPTIONS
5044     Here we are looking across the settling tanks which were used to decant the top water. Some of the tanks dated back to the construction of the works by the St. Neots China Clay Company
5046     This was “Sharon” the resident shunter at the time
5052     Moorswater Viaduct looking eastwards from the narrow country lane passing beneath the viaduct, showing the three easternmost arches and the abutment of the original timber viaduct. This view has now been blocked by the growth of the trees in the foreground
5053     The CRS party watch the branch train pass through St. Keyne at 13.11
5057     Our train home has just arrived at Looe at 18.42 and disgorges its passengers. If the GWR's proposed pre-war new line to Looe had been constructed the 2-platform terminus would have been out of picture to the left just 250 metres away but 60 metres higher than the existing station.
MLR/18 July 2021

5052 Moorswater Viaduct looking northwards from the narrow country lane passing beneath the viaduct, showing the three easternmost arches and the abutment of the original timber viaduct. This view has now been blocked by the growth of the trees in the foreground. Copyright Mike Roach

The Branch enters the Moorswater Dries, the sign stating that no trains should pas this sign without the permission of ECLP. Copyright Roger Winnen

Looking down from a highlevel as the line enters the dries. Copyright Roger Winnen

5044 Here we are looking across the settling tanks which were used to decant the top water. Some of the tanks dated back to the construction of the works by the St. Neots China Clay Company. Copyright Mike Roach

5046 This was “Sharon” the resident shunter at the time. Copyright Mike Roach

Sharon the resident shunter having a rest on the beautiful Saturday morning. Copyright Roger Winnen

A view inside the Dries at Moorswater. Copyright Roger Winnen

A further view inside the works, Copyright Roger Winnen.

The rotary dryer at Moorswater. Copyright Roger Winnen

Coombe Junction Station and the line to Moorswater straight ahead. Copyright Roger Winnen

The 153 unit is seen approaching the ground frame at Coombe Junction before reversing to go to Looe. Copyright Roger Winnen

The points has been reset at Coombe Junction, the guard now makes his way to the Looe train. Copyright Roger Winnen

5053 The CRS party watch the branch train pass through St. Keyne at 13.11. Copyright Mike Roach.

5057 Our train home has just arrived at Looe at 18.42 and disgorges its passengers. If the GWR's proposed pre-war new line to Looe had been constructed the 2-platform terminus would have been out of picture to the left just 250 metres away but 60 metres higher than the existing station. Copyright Mike Roach

Many thanks to Mike for the report and to Roger for the additional pictures.

2117

The Tortuous Tortoise Railtour.
Guy Vincent

The CRS website has for many years used pictures very kindly provided by a very good friend Ron Kosys. Recently on our News Column we featured two Rons photographs of a Railtour curiously named 'The Tortuous Tortoise' seen at Yeoford. Checking it up on that excellent site 'Six Bells Junction' we found that it ran on the 6th May 1989. from London Waterloo to Meldon Quarry and featured two 33's as motive power' Furthermore it was noticed that the report featured a photograph by a gentleman well known to all our regular viewers - Guy Vincent.

The SEG The premier organisation for enthusiasts, historians, modellers and preservationists of the Southern Electric system in Southern England.
The information pubished is taken from the excellent itinerary produced by the Southern Electric Group for the railtour

From the S.E.G. Itinerary

33119+33106 seen at Yeoford on the 'Tortuous Tortoise' Railtour seen on the 6th May 1989. Copyright Ron Kosys. Note the solitary lady on the far end of the former down platform.

Turning about 33119+33106 seen leaving Yeoford and heading for Meldon on the 6th May 1989. In the distance to the left of the train is the Parish Church of St Andrews at Colebrooke. Copyright Ron Kosys.

Okehampton 33119 33106 8023 8010 th May 1989 Copyright Guy Vincent

Okehampton 8010 8023 33106 33119 6th May 1989. Copyright Guy Vincent

Meldon Quarry, Saturday 6th May 1989. 33119 & 33106 on 1Z30 0821 London Waterloo-Meldon Quarry SEG 'Tortuous Tortoise' Railtour. Copyright Guy Vincent

Meldon Quarry, Saturday 06th May 1989. 33119 & 33106 on SEG 'Tortuous Tortoise' 1Z30 0724 Waterloo-Meldon Railtour. Copyright Guy Vincent

A classic picture, the final goal is reached and participants leave the train to explore the mighty Meldon viaduct. 6th May 2021. Copyright Guy Vincent.

Electrification details for the route.

Guy Vincent reports :- The SEG 'Tortuous Tortoise' railtour that ran from London Waterloo to Meldon Quarry and back on May 6th 1989, some 32 years ago now but nowhere near as long inside my head! I travelled on the train from Waterloo to Meldon and then back as far as Epsom where it unexpectedly terminated.

Many thanks to Guy Vincent for his photographs and making available a copy of his of the excellent brochure produced by the S.E.G. - also thanks to Ron Kosys.for the two photographs which led to the research on the operation of this charter.

Item 2116
The Grange Class Part 2
Research on 6836 Estevarney Grange Michael L Roach

THE GRANGE CLASS PART 2 6836 Estevarney Grange Michael L Roach
Apart from two months away at Carmarthen, 6836 was based at West Country engine sheds (Penzance, Newton Abbot and Laira) for more than eight years from May 1953 to October 1961. I saw the loco many times as it passed through Plymouth on passenger and freight trains during those eight years, and remember being intrigued by the name Estevarney; it did not sound English so perhaps it came from Wales or further afield. In 2021 I set out to find the big house that the locomotive was named after if indeed there was one. In Part 1 of this story, published on 17 June 2021, we saw a photo of 6836 at Dainton when it was shedded at Laira. Three months later in October 1961 the loco moved to Pontypool Road Shed where it was one of 17 Granges to be based at the shed in the 1960s, but not all at the same time. The shed closed in May 1965. From Pontypool 6836 would have worked passenger, parcels and freight trains over the hilly Welsh Marches line. There were four summits in the 43½ miles between Hereford and Newport alone of which the most famous was Llanvihangel involving a 7-mile climb in both directions to the summit. The road bridge across the line at the site of Llanvihangel Station was, and still is, a good place to see locomotives working hard.
The Granges at Pontypool Road shed would also have worked down the cross country line to Neath and Swansea via the Crumlin Viaduct, Quakers Yard and Aberdare, principally on longer distant freight trains. What marked 6836 out from the other Granges at Pontypool Road was that it was used on the last day of passenger trains between Pontypool Road and Neath which was Saturday 13 June 1964. The other locos in use that day on the last passenger trains were 3713, 4110, 4121 and 4639; but on a typical day the 56xx, 66xx and 84xx classes would also have put in appearances on passenger trains. The same month 6836 moved on again this time to Worcester Shed, where it was withdrawn from service in March 1965, reinstated a month later, and withdrawn again in August 1965. 6836 was still there at Worcester Shed on 28 November 1965 in the company of four other stored Granges: 6819, 6829, 6856 and 6876 plus 6 other stored steam locos. The following month the last three Granges were withdrawn: 6848, 6849 and 6872. On 6 May 1966 the last four steam locos at Worcester Shed were hauled away to Newport for scrapping by class 37 D6941 but 6836 was not amongst them having departed previously. None of the 80 Grange class locos was saved for preservation.
So where was the original Estevarney Grange after which 6836 was named. I could not find an Estevarney Grange and it appears that the Great Western Railway made up the name; indeed I suspect that the GWR made up most of the Grange names because none of them are well-known places like many of the other named Great Western locomotives: e.g. Dartington Hall or Caerphilly Castle. The only Estevarney I could find is located 2 miles north-west of the town of Usk in the valley of the River Usk and is an 11-bedroom farm house, listed Grade 2. Estevarney Farm was one of just 25 houses in the Parish of Monkswood and in the 1911 census is occupied by farmer William Glyn Arthur, aged 37 years, and his family. Living with him were a wife, 3 children, 3 farm workers and a domestic servant. All eight people were born in Wales or Monmouthshire but claim to be “English.” Heading south-west from Estevarney it is just four miles to Pontypool Road Station. I am sure that the shed master at Pontypool Road Shed would have known of 6836's local connections and rostered it to be used on the final day of passenger services for that reason. He is to be congratulated for a clever move, which most enthusiasts might not have appreciated at the time.

MLR/ 18 June 2021

4911 6836 Estevarney Grange is seen at Dainton on 15 July 1961. Copyright Michael L Roach.

Many thanks indeed for sending us the results your extensive research.
See also Mikes item 2113 on the Grange class.

Item 2115
West Country Railtours
The most recent comes first.

2115L Steam Dreams returns Penzance to Paddington. 1st October 2021.
2115K The Champion Torbay Express 25th September 2021
2115J Blue Pullman Swansea to Penzance 25th September 2021
2115I Class 50 Railtour Birmingham to Penzance 18th September 2021
2115H The John Farrow Memorial at Yeovil Railway Centre. 18th August 2021 Bill Elston
2115G The West Somerset Express 14th August 2021; 2nd run.
2115F The West Somerset Express 24th July 2021, Ken Mumford, Bill Elston, Keith Turley David Tozer.
2115E The Bahamas in Wiltshire 18th July 2021 Guy Vincent
2115D The Royal Duchy 11th July 2021
2115C The Northern Belle 9th July 2021
2115B Cornish Riviera Statesman 7th July 2021
2115A Cornish Riviera Statesman 3rd July 2021

2115L

Steam Dreams Railtour
returns from Penzance
1st October 2021

Penzance to Plymouth and subsequently to London Victoria :-

Trevingey, Redruth :_

Steam Dreams returning Charter approaches Trevingey Crossing Redruth. 1st October 2021 Copyright RKJ

Redruth :-

Steam Dreams Charter (with 33207 leading 37706) forging “throatily“ through Redruth station at 08.55 this morning during a nice sunny spell between showers. The train was well filled with passengers most of whom appeared to be tucking into hearty breakfasts. Lucky them. I think that the maroon West Coast Railways livery rather suits the two diesels. Cheers Martin Scane (Copyright)

Bodmin Parkway :-

All over in a flash and a roar as the Steam Dreams Charter thunders through Bodmin Parkway. 1st October 2021. Copyright Andrew Keast.

33207 and 37006 stormed the bank. With the return Charter to London Victoria. 1st October 2021. Copyright Andrew Keast

Largin Viduct

33207 37706 crossing Largin viaduct with the Steam Dreams return Charter, 1Z47 1st October 2021. Copyright Craig Munday.

But zoom out and see what Craig got as a BONUS.

33207 37706 crossing Largin viaduct with the Steam Dreams return Charter, 1Z47 1st October 2021. Copyright Craig Munday.

Forder Viaduct :-

A nice wide of 33207 37706 crossing Forder Viaduct in front of Trematon Castle. 1st October 2021. Copyright Clive Smith

At Plymouth :-

211001a 45596 Bahamas arrive at Plymouth with the support coaches. Copyright Roger Winnen

211001b B1 Mayflower brings up the rear of this formation at Plymouth. Copyright Roger Winnen

61306 Mayflower in the through line of Plymouth Station. Copyright Roger Salter

211001c 45596 Bahamas detaches from the support coaches and runs around these vehicles in Plymouth Station. Copyright Roger Winnen

211001d LMS Locos and LNER Locos in Plymouth, a very rare event. Copyright Roger Winnen

Coupling the both engines prior to the movement to Platform 8. Copyright Roger SalterLooking up my book from 1958 I saw Mayflower listed at 61379 this set me off investigating. I see she was scrapped & the name given to 61306 in preservation at Steamtown, Carnforth. Copyright Roger Salter

45596 Bahamas and B1 61306 prepares to move its support coaches to the train in Platform 8. Copyright Roger Salter

211001g Both engines were built by the North British Locomotive Company at Glasgow. Copyright Roger Winnen

211001h Awaiting the right away at 11.00 hrs for London Victoria. Copyright Roger Winnen

211001i The crew of the locos photographed prior to departure. Copyright Roger Winnen

211001j Departure from Plymouth with the drain cocks opening up. Copyright Roger Winnen

211001k Plenty of steam. Roger Winnen

211001l Departing for London Victoria. Copyright Roger Winnen

Smoke and steams blots out the departure of the Cornish Steam Dreams to London Victoria. Copyright Roger Salter

Viewed from the Sutherland Road overbridge the duo is seen departing Plymouth North Road. Copyright Roger Salter

Beyond Plymouth :-

Plenty of power and steam, 45596 and 61306 Climbing Hemerdon. 1st October 2021. Copyright Clive Smith.

Exminster :-

45596, 61306 at speed at - Exminster looking towards Starcross. 1st October 2021 Copyright David Tozer

Passing traffic at Exminster. 1st October 2021. Copyright David Tozer.

33207 37706 at Exminster looking towards Stacross. 1st October 2021 Copyright David Tozer

At Staffords Bridge :-

45596 61306 1100 Plymouth to Victoria 1Z48 at Staffords Bridge1st October 2021, Copyright Paul Barlow.

At Cullompton :-

45596 61306 Cullompton 1st October 2021. Copyright Keith Turley

33207 37706 pass Cullompton. 1st October 2021 Copyright Keith Turley

At Oath :-
Steam Dream's Mayflower charter returned from Penzance to London Victoria today and is seen passing Oath hauled by
45596 and 61306. It was shadowed by diesel locos 33207 and 37706. It was some 40 minutes at this point because late-running GWR service trains.

Best wishes, Bill. Elston.

A nice bit of power on as 45596 & 61306, come to Oath, 1st October 2021. Copyright Bill Elston

45596 & 61306, Oath, 1st October 2021. Copyright Bill Elston

A going away shot of 45596&61306 at Oath, 1st October 2021. Copyright Bill Elston

At Pewsey :-

The Water tanker waits at Pewsey 1st October 2021. Copyright Ken Mumford

45596 61306 1100 Plymouth to Victoria 1Z48 arrive at Pewsey. 1st October 2021, Copyright Ken Mumford.

Pewsey 1st October 2021. Copyright Ken Mumford. . The footbridge shadow creates a bit of a problem. Copyright Ken Mumford.

45596 poses at Pewsey. 1st October 2021. Copyright Ken Mumford.

Ken Mumford is to be congratulated on this picture of the steam at Newbury - you can almost hear it and smell it. 1st October 2021. Copyright Ken Mumford.

Many thanks to all our contributors.

2115K

The Champion Torbay Express
25th September 2021

The 50s were back in the West Country today, this time working the 1Z52 Eastleigh to Kingswear, in lieu of Western Champion. It is seen here passing Wick on a dull day, but sounding great!

Cheers, Bill Elston.

The Journey Down:-

50007 and 50049 in lieu of Western Cahmpion pass Wick on the outward ward 25th September 20 21 Copyright Bill Elston

lass 50s No.50007 'Hercules' and No.50049 'Defiance' lead the 1Z52 05:58 Eastleigh to Kingswear (PDSR) 'Champion Torbay Express' charter. at Stoke Canon. Copyright Keith Turley.

50007 50049 0558 Eastleigh to Kingswear approaches Powderham 25 September 2021. Copyright Paul Barlow

2115J

The Cornish Coastal Pullman
Swansea to Penzance
25th September 2021

The Journey down :-

With power cars No.43055 leading and No.43046 on the rear the ' Cornish Coastal Pullman' the 1Z82 06:57 Swansea to Penzance charter seen passing Stoke Canon.(With yellow warning panel completely spoiling the apperance). .25th September 2021. Copyright Keith Turley.

On a misty day. Midland Pullman on its way down. 43055.43046 25th September .2021 Copyright Daviid Tozer

43055 43057 0657 Swansea to Penzance Parson tunnel Holcombe. Copyright Paul Barlow

As I arrived at Plymouth Station this morning the Midland Pullman was arriving at Platform 4 for Penzance. Perfect timing, the weather was far from perfect throughout Cornwall. Copyright Roger Winnen

Departure was at 11.05 however she departed to Penzance at 11.00. What a foggy morning. Copyright Roger Winnen

The Midland Pullman departs from Platform 4. Copyright Roger Winnen

Face lift for 43 046 Geoff Drury 1930-1999 & 43 055. By Mick House. Since there last visit back on the 29th may 2021 Midland Pullman, Eastleigh to Penzance and back, both power cars have had a face lift and are now sporting yellow warning panels, these are the removable panels that lift up to allow an emergence coupling to be fitted. Photo 1) 43 046 Geoff Drury 1930-1999 passing Hallenbeagle and about to go under Apex bridge. Copyright Mick House

About twenty eyes watched the down Cornish Coastal Pullman at Trevingey Crossing just west of Redruth. 25th September 2021. Copyright Keith Jenkin.

1Z82 06.57 Swansea-Penzance with 43055 leading, at Ponsandane, running 7 early at 12.52 on a dull Cornish day. Copyright Andrew Triggs

Viewed from Ponsandane footbridge, arriving at Platform 1. Copyright Andrew Triggs

At platform 1, with 800314 for company on platform 2. Copyright Andrew Triggs

At Penzance :-

At the buffer stops Platform 1 Penzance. Copyright Roger Salter

Under the overall roof at Penzance with an IET alongside. Copyright Roger Salter

Looking towards the buffer stops and the original exit from the Station up the stairs to the balcony and out to Market Jew Street. Copyright Roger Winnen

43 055 passing Hallenbeagle and at Penzance Station. Copyright Mick House.

The graffiti artiste has once again ruined these carriages. There is no sense in their behaviour. Copyright Roger Salter

Awaiting departure at 16.03 hrs to Swansea. Copyright Roger Salter

Geoff Drury 1930-1999 Nameplate on the Midland Pullman. Copyright Roger Winnen

The return journey :-

. The return 1Z84 16.03 Penzance-Swansea passing Marazion with 43046 now leading Copyright Andrew Triggs

Heading up Marazion marshes in the late afternoon sunshine on time at 16.06 Copyright Andrew Triggs

With less than seconds to spare we witness the return Cornish Coastal Pullman passing the site of Drump Lane Signal box. Carn Brea looks on in the distance. 25th September 2021. Copyright Keith Jenkin. (The boss VJ looks on!!)

43046 approaches Truro with the return Cornish Coastal Pullman. 25th September 2021. Copyright Mark Lynam

The return Cornwall Coastal Pullman at Lostwithiel. 25th Septemer 2021. Copyright Alan Peters.

The return Midland Pullman approaches Bodmin Parkway. Copyright Roger Winnen

Seen passing Bodmin Parkway on its return journey to Swansea. Copyright Roger Winnen

Many thanks to all.

2115I
Class 50 Railtour Birmingham to Penzance
18th September 2021

In view of the expected high volume of entries we reserve the right to be selective.

The journey down :-
Timings Plymouth and beyond
Plymouth 10.55 / 11.06
Liskeard 11.31
Par 11.51/ 11.53
Truro 1218 / 1220
Camborne 1236
St Erth 1245/1248
Penzance 1259

On a dull misty 18th September 2021 the 'Mazey day Cornishman' charter is seen passing Bradford on Tone, with class 50 No,50007 'Hercules' (running as No.50034 'Furious') and No.50049 'Defiance' working the 1Z67 06:04 Birmingham New St. to Penzance. Copyright Keith Turley .

Creech St Michael 50007 and 50049 18th September 2021 Copyright Bill Elston

50007 50049 head through Exeter St Thomas on 06.04 Birmingham to Penzance 18th September 2021 Copyright Paul Barlow

210918g The Mazey Day Special at Powderham. Copyright Roger Salter

210918h The Mazey Day Special at Powderham. Copyright Roger Salter

210918a The much postponed Mazey Day Railtour heads through Bodmin Parkway. Copyright Roger Winnen

210918b The much postponed Mazey Day Railtour heads through Bodmin Parkway. Copyright Roger Winnen Picture

The light rain turned to a downpour as the railtour approached Trevingey Crossing. 18th September 2021.

50007 and 50049 on Angarrack viaduct on the downward journey. 18th September 2021. Copyright Craig Munday.

50007 with 50049 approaching Marazion working 1Z67 06.04 Birmingham New Street-Penzance 'Mazey Day Cornishman' running 25 late at 13.22 Copyright Andrew Triggs.

At Penzance :-

50007 and 50049 run round at Penzance 18th September 2021. Copyright Craig Munday.

50007 50049 Ponsandane, Penzance 18th September 2021 Copyright Mark Lynam

50007 50049 Slopers Siding, Penzance (3) 18th September 2021 Copyright Mark Lynam

210918c The full length of the railtour at Penzance this aftenoon. Copyright Roger Winnen

210918d An IET blocks the view at the terminus. Copyright Roger Winnen

210918f The two Class 50s on the return run to Birmingham departing at 16.03hrs. Copyright Roger Winnen

A fine action shot - you can almost smeel it and hear it! 50007 and 50049 Penzance. 18th September 2021 Copyright Mark Lynam

The journey Back :-
Timings as far as Plymouth
Penzance 16.03
St Erth 1611 / 1613
Camborne 16.24
Truro 1639 / 1642
Par 1707 / 1710
Liskeard 1731
Ply 1755/1804

50049 with 50007 working the return 1Z69 16.03 'Mazey Day Cornishman' on the single line section at Longrock at 16.06. 18th September 2021.Copyright Andrew Triggs.

KJ just made it to Drump Lane footbride 'almost in time'. His better half struggles to keep up. Various items associated with the local transport company occupy the site of Drump Goods Yard. 18th September 2021. Copyright KJ.

The long trains speeds on past the siteof Sunset sidings and heads for Scorrier. It is difficult to visualize the complex metals of the yard which once lay here. 18th September 2021. Copyright KJ.

Beneath threatening skies 50007 and 50049 on the return Mazey Day train seen here at Apex summit. Hallenbeagle Engine house in the distance. 18th September 2021 Copyright Craig Munday.

The GBRf class 50's on their way back from Penzance emerge from Brown Queen Tunnel passing Respryn Woods on 18/09/21 Copyright Hannah Peters

Many thanks to all.

2115H The John Farrow Memorial at Yeovil Railway Centre.
Bill Elston 18th August 2021

Steam ran to Yeovil Jct 18th August 2021.
The John Farrow Memorial charter ran from London Victoria to Sherborne and thence ecs to Yeovil Jct for servicing.
This was headed by 35028 CLAN LINE, and it and support coach looked immaculate, as befits a loco used on the British Pullman trains.
The photos show the train arriving, the support coach and loco reversing to coaling area.

Best regards. Bill

35028 arrives at Yeovil Junction with the John Farrow special. 18th August 2021 Copyright Bill Elston

35028 runs into the Railway Cantre, 18th August 2021 Copyright Bill Elston.

35028, 18th August 2021 Copyright Bill Elston.

The support coach, 18th August 2021 Copyright Bill Elston.

35028 turned and ready to head back., 18th August 2021 Copyright Bill Elston.

Many thanks Bill.

2115G The West Somerset Express 14th August 2021

The West Somerset Steam Express from Paddington to Bishops Lydeard ran today, and is seen here crossing Langport Viaduct and
the River Parrett hauled by Jubilee 45596 BAHAMAS.

Best wishes, Bill

45596 crossing Langport viaduct and river Parrett. 14th August 2021 Copyright Bill Elston

The smashing 'going away shot', 45596 crossing Langport viaduct and river Parrett. 14th August 2021b Copyright Bill Elston

Many thanks Bill.

Norton Fitzwarren

45596 arrives off the main line. 14th August 2021. Copyright Keith Turley,

45596 arrives off the mai line. 14th August 2021 Copyright Davis Tozer,

45596 heads on to the West Somerset Railway 14th August 2021 Copyright David Tozer,

Crowcombe Heathfield

7822 and 7828 at Crowcombe Heathfield 14th August 2021 Copyright David Tozer

Having taken over from 45596 at BIshops Lydeard Foxcote Manor and Oldley Manor depart Crowcombe Heathfield 14th August 2021. Copyright Keith Turley

The return run between Bishops Lydeard and Norton Fitzwarren.

Bahamas made a repeat visit to the West Somerset Railway today, the previous tour having been oversubscribed. It ran in the same paths as last time and, similarly, Bahamas came off at Bishops Lydeard to be replaced by a pair of WSR locos for the run to Watchet. The train was then brought back as empty stock to Bishops Lydeard for servicing before returning to Watchet ready for the final departure back to London, once again with Bahamas taking over from Bishops Lydeard. The attached photos show the return train between Bishops Lydeard and Norton Fizwarren.
Derek Buttivant

Bahamas leaving Bishops Lydeard (1) 14th August 2021. Copyright Derek Buttivant.

Bahamas leaving Bishops Lydeard (2) 14th August 2021. Copyright Derek Buttivant.

Many thanks to all.

Bahamas to Plymouth
1st August 2021

Preparation for the railtour

Pewsey 31st July 2021 Copyright Ken Mumford

45596 Bahanas working to Taunton seen here at Wick. 31st July 2021 Copyright Fred Elston

Railtour Day 1st August 2021

The journey down

Hi Keith.
.Ex. LMS Jubilee 4-6-0 No.45596 'Bahamas' seen passing Stoke Canon
in the pouring rain on 1st August 2021.
working the 1Z90 08:46 Slough to Par 'Royal Duchy charter'
WCRC class 47 No.47772 'Carnforth TMD' at Stoke Canon working OZ90 11:07
Taunton to Plymouth light engine move, to work the 'Royal Duchy' forward from Plymouth to Par
having first worked the charter from Slough to Taunton before handing over to 45596.
Regards Keith Turley.

Bahamas at Stoke Canon 1st August 2021 Copyright Keith Turley

47772 at Stoke Canon 1st August 2021 Copyright Keith Turley

David Tozer writes :- Today at Exminster. Dave

47772 seen at Exminster 11.43 1st August 2021. Copyright. David Tozer

45596 Bahamas passes Exminster 12.23 1.st August 2021. Copyright David Tozer.

Afternoon, chaps.
Roger very kindly rang this morning to enquire after my recovery and mentioned that Bahamas was coming down. I can't move very easily at the moment, but managed to crawl to the window for a long range shot.
She was 17 late passing my location, according to web info. Not sure if I will be able to do the return run.
Best wishes, Trevor T.

I am sure that we all wish Trevor a very speedy recovery - he is only been just a few hours at home after an operation at Derriford Hospital - what a wonderful view he has - I am sure this will make him get better more quickly!!

45596 Bahamas on the down Royal Duchy 1Z90 passing Laira 17 late 1st August 2021. Copyright Trevor Tremethick

210801a 47772 Carnforth TMD arrives at Plymouth for the 14.06 departure of the Royal Duchy to Par. Copyright Roger Winnen

210801aa Bahamas arrives at Platform 5 in Plymouth Station. Copyright Roger Winnen

210801c Much interest was shown in this Jubilee Class engine at Plymouth Station. Possibly the first of the class to pay a visit. Copyright Roger Winnen

210801cc 45596 Bahamas with its double chimney, a reminder of 1000 County of Middlesex with its original double chimney. Copyright Roger Winnen

210801e 47772 Carnforth TMD takes over the Royal Duchy to Par. Copyright Roger Winnen

210801f 45596 With its support coach. Copyright Roger Winnen

210801g 45596 in the through line at Plymouth after detaching its support coach. Copyright Roger Winnen

210801j After turning on the Laira Triangle the engine awaits the right away to enter Dock 2 for coaling and watering. Copyright Roger Winnen

210801k The glint of the evening sunlight on Bahamas. Copyright Roger Winnen

210801m Layover in No 2 Dock in Plymouth Station. Copyright Roger Winnen

The journey back

Evening Keith/Roger
Last minute decision to photograph the Tour today Diesel hauled leg in Cornwall today, 4 shots enclosed for CRS of the action with 47772 'Carnforth TMD'
All the Best
Andrew

During working 5Z93 15.00 Par-Par ECS move Drivers changing ends of 47772 'Carnforth TMD' by the Down Loop at Par. 1st August 2021. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

. 47772 running light back into Platform 1 and the 'Royal Duchy' ECS. 1st August 2021 Copyright Andew Triggs.

Then 47772 departs light with the ECS stock from Platform 1 (5Z93 15.00 Par-Par) 1st August 2021 Copyright Andew Triggs.

210801i Totally against the light in Par Station, The Royal Duchy is stabled prior to its departure at 17.38. Copyright Roger Winnen

Back to Lostwithiel on the A390 bridge to photograph the return from Par with 47772 'Carnforth TMD' running as 1Z92 17.38 Par-Slough as far as Plymouth to meet up with no.45596 'Bahamas' again. 1st August 2021 Copyright Andew Triggs.

Many thanks Andrew.

Good evening Keith and Roger,
I have attached 2 photos of 47772 passing Respryn this afternoon. It really is a lovely spot now that it has been cut back a little.
If only the 47 was still in RES livery and had a matching set of parcel vans hooked behind it! We can only dream.
Take care and best wishes,
Jon Hird

47772 at Respryn 1st August 2021 Copyright Jon Hird.

And well worth a second look. 47772 at Respryn 1st August 2021 Copyright Jon Hird.

210801n The Royal Duchy from Par in Platform 6 at Plymouth with 45596 waiting to take over the train. Copyright Roger Winnen

210801o 45596 Bahamas moves forward prior to backing on The Royal Duchy. Copyright Roger Winnen

210801p Bang on time, The Royal Duchy departs at 18.54hrs. Copyright Roger Winnen

210801q Emerging from the Sutherland Road overbridge at Plymouth. Copyright Roger Winnen

210801r No sign of a wheel slip as the Jubilee departs Plymouth. Copyright Roger Winnen

210801t 45596 heads for Mutley Tunnel. Copyright Roger Winnen

210801u The approach to Mutley Tunnel. Copyright Roger Winnen

210801v A variety of rolling stock seen on the tour as the train enters the Mutley Tunnel. Copyright Roger Winnen

A lovely early evening shot - well caught. 45596 Bahamas on up Royal Duchy 1Z92 passing Laira 2 mins late 01.08.2021. Copyright Trevor Tremethick

Passing Pewsey Bahamas returns to Slough. 2nd July 2021. Copyright Ken Mumford.

Keith Turley writes :- The returning Royal Duchy charter the 1Z92 17:38 Par to Slough
seen passing Cullompton with Jubilee 45996 'Bahamas' looking and sounding great.
WCRC class 47 No.47772 'Carnforth TMD' also at Cullompton
with the OZ92 Plymouth to Fairwater Yard light engine move
to work the train forward from Taunton to Slough.
Regards Keith Turley.

Cullompton 1st August 2021. Copyright Keith Turley.

47772 light engine at Cullompton. 1st August 2021. Copyright Keith Tur;ey

Many thanks to all contributors

West Somerset Express Charter 24th July 2021

The outward trip -

Item 2115F1

Bahamas passes Kintbury
West Berkshire
Ken Mumford

Kintbury 45596 Bahamas thunders on. 24th July 2921 Copyright Ken Mumford

Item 2115F2
Bahamas at Oath, Somerset
Bill Elston

45596, Passes Oath with the Paddington to Minehead charter.. 24th July 2021 Copyright Bill Elston

Item 2115F3
Bahamas at Norton Somerset
David Tozer & Keith Turley

West Somerset Express Charter 24th July 2021 Pt 2

The return Trip :-

LMS 45596 'Bahamas' cruising up the Frome Avoiding line at Styles Hill at 1940hrs with the return 1Z54 1726 Minehead (starting at Watchet) - Bishops Lydeard - Paddington Railway Touring Company's 'The West Somerset Steam Express'. Luckily this was between two bouts of heavy showers. The train was reportedly hauled over the WSR by 'Manors' 7822 and 7828. Again the loco was performing admirably with 11 coaches in tow and no assisting diesel.
Regards, Guy Vincent.

LMS 45596 'Bahamas' cruising up the Frome Avoiding line at Styles Hill. Copyright Guy Vincent.

LMS 45596 'Bahamas' stops at Frome for a short 15 minute water tank top-up whilst en route to Bishops Lydeard with the Railway Touring Company's 1Z52 0759 ex Paddington 'West Somerset Steam Express'. The loco stopped beyond the end of the station car park so preventing any front-on photo. Departure time saw an age-old railway tradition enacted when a green 'Bardic' lamp was shown to the driver, giving the 'ready to start' signal. No buzzer or bell communication provided on 'proper', traditional trains! One could almost be forgiven for thinking that these scenes were recorded on a heritage railway and not on the soon-to-be 'Great British Railways' network.
Best Regards. Guy Vincent.

Many thanks Guy.

Bahamas at Pewsey
Ken Mumford

Bahamas races through Pewsey intent on the climb towards Savernake ahead. 24th July 2021. Copyright Ken Mumford.

Bahamas hammers on towards London in fine style. 24th July 2021. Copyright Ken Mumford.

Many thanks Ken for your dash from Swindon to catch these views.

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Item 2115E

Bahamas in Wiltshire
Guy Vincent
18th July 2021

A nice surprise in Wiltshire around midday today with what is believed to be the first ever appearance of Stanier-designed ex LMS 4-6-0 'Jubilee' 45596 'Bahamas', a highly appropriate name with the temperature today in excess of 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

45596 was built in 1934 by the North British Locomotive Company for the LMS and in 1961 received a double chimney. It was withdrawn in 1966 and purchased for preservation the following year by the Bahamas Locomotive Society. Bahamas has spent periods on the main line, chiefly in nothern England and has been displayed at the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway and the NRM, York. Its most recent overhaul was completed in January 2019 following which it returned to use on the national network.

Today the loco was heading a 1Z51 0903 Paddington - Salisbury Steam Dreams day excursion consisting of 10 coaches with no assisting diesel. Two views, the first as the train came off the Berks and Hants line and passed non-stop through Westbury station and the second looking north from Imber Road bridge, just to the south of Warminster station where a 25 minute stop was made. Compare this image with photos on the site taken in the 1980s and see how vegetation has been allowed to spread across to almost reach the running lines.

Guy Vincent

Warminster LMS45596 1Z51 0903 Paddington to Salisbury 18th July 2021. Copyright Guy Vincent.

Many thanks Guy.

Item 2115D
The Royal Duchy
Tornado to Plymouth 11th July 2021

The Journey Down

Things start to go wrong!!
Afternoon Keith/Roger
A new vantage point today, the footbridge at Norton Fitzwarren, always keen to find new vantage point, all be it much changed since recent housing developments within the Village, 5 shots enclosed for CRS. Sadly due to points failure at Fairwater Yard, and a resulting delay of 106 minutes i was unable to capture 'Tornado' head west with the 'Royal Duchy'
All the Best, Andrew Triggs. Many thanks for your five photos Andrew.

Norton Fitzwarren, Tornado comes off the WSR. 11th July 2021. Copyright Andrew Triggs

Norton Fitzwarren, Tornado comes off the WSR 11th July 2021. Copyright Andrew Triggs

Norton Fitzwarren, 3. 47813 having worked the 1Z31 08.46 Slough-Taunton diesel portion of the 'Royal Duchy' works forward 11th July 2021. Copyright Andrew Triggs

Norton Fitzwarren, DBC 66003 hauls MPV DR 98907 west, running as 09.05 Didcot Fuelling Point-Exeter Riverside 11th July 2021. Copyright Andrew Triggs

Norton Fitzwarren, Clearing Norton Fitzwarren footbridge at 11.38 running 11 early. 11th July 2021. Copyright Andrew Triggs

210711b 47813 formally with The Rail Operations Group runs ahead of the special seen at Platform 8 Plymouth Station. Copyright Roger Winnen

60163 Tornado with The Royal Duchy runs into Plymouth. Copyright Jon Hird

47813 Takes over for the run to Par as Tornado drops its support coach in the middle line. Copyright Jon Hurd

Plrnty of interest in Tornado at Plymouth. Copyright Jon Hurd

Tornado with its support coach in the middle line at Plymouth. Copyright Jon Hurd

A very wet Plymouth with 47813 and an IET in Platform 6. Copyright Jon Hurd

025A 47813 at Plymouth 11th July 2021. Copyright Jon Hird

025B Tornado at Plymouth 11th July 2021. Copyright John Hird

210711c Tornado with its support coach in the through line being passed by a Class 158 and 150 sprinter unit. Copyright Roger Winnen

210711d 60163 Tornado collects its support coach from the through line at Plymouth prior to go for coaling. Copyright Roger Winnen

025C Tornado at Plymouth 11th July 2021. Copyright John Hird

025D Tornado at Plymouth 11th July 2021. Copyright John Hird

210711e Tornado being filled with coal in Number 2 Dock. Copyright Roger Winnen

025E Tornado at Plymouth 11th July 2021. Copyright John Hird

210711g Nearly back to the buffer stops at Plymouth Tornado and the Plymouth Tower Block being refurbished for the University of Plymouth. Copyright Roger Winnen

The return journey

I was planning to go to Par on the 13.47 service from Plymouth but owing to the train running very late and the number of cancellations to the rail service owing to the shortage of drivers made it impossible.
Looking at Realtime trains 13 trains were cancelled from Plymoth which included 2 trains on the Gunnislake Line. The Cornish Main Line was greatly affected with 9 cancellations and the last four trains on the Falmouth Branch also being cancelled.
Roger Winnen.

210111a Departure board at Plymouth Stations showing Trains running and cancelations. Copyright Roger Winnen

210711i An IET heads for London Paddington in the Plymouth drizzle, being the 18.10 running late. Copyright Roger Winnen

210711j This is Tornado leaving Dock 2 those nearby never got a photograph. Copyright Roger Winnen

210711k Taken from the road overbridge of Sutherland Road where it was juct possible for a photo. Copyright Roger Winnen

210711l Tornado and its support coach awaits to reverse onto The Royal Duchy. Copyright Roger Winnen

210711m Tornado backing into Platform 6 at Plymouth. Copyright Roger Winnen

210711n Departure from Plymouth at 18.54. Copyright Roger Winnen

210711nn Coming under the Sutherland Road overbridge at Plymouth. Copyright Roger Winnen

A fantastic departure from Plymouth Station with only one slip on these curves. Copyright Roger Winnen

Heading for Mutley Tunnel and passing the site of Mutley Station. Copyright Roger Winnen

Going away into Mutley Tunnel as the train leaves Plymouth. Copyright Roger Winnen

The 'back up' engine and later train engine for the return journey beyond Taunton heads over Red Cow Crossing at Exeter St Davids. 11th July 2021. Copyright David Tozer.

60163 Tornado heads the return train at Exeter St Davids. 11th July .2021 Copyright David Tozer

Finally got to see 'Tornado' this evening, in rapidly fading light A1 pacific No.60163 'Tornado' passes Cullompton working the 1Z34 17:38 Par to Slough. Copyright Keith Turley.

Post script - Tornado heads home on the 12th July 2021

c) 60163 TORNADO, heading back to Southall from Bishops Lydeard. 12th July 2021. Copyright Bill Elston.

A great pity it wasn't a better day but many thanks to all who contributed to this feature.

Item 2115C
The Northern Belle Bristol- Par
9th July 2021

This tour ran very late indeed owing to a locomotive failure arriving at Plymouth 15.07 therefore the Plymouth to Par section had to be cancelled. Passengers were amusing themselves on Plymouth Station before departing at 16.55hrs.

57601 and failed 57314 pass Dinnaton west of Totnes with 47802 on the rear -the train 1Z26 the 11.24 of BTM for Par. 9th July 2021 Copyright Clive Smith

210709a 57601 & 57314 Hauls the Northern Belle from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth where the train terminated. Copyright Roger Winnen

210709b 47802 Attached to the return working from Plymouth at 16.55 for Bristol Temple Meads. Copyright Roger Winnen

210709bb A British Railways buit Pullman Coach incorperated into the set. Copyright Roger Winnen

210709c Departure at 16.55 taken from the road overbridge leading to the former Royal Eye Hospital. Copyright Roger Winnen

210709d A very nice set of rolling stock with the Northern Belle. Copyright Roger Winnen

210709e Bringing up the rear is 57601 Windsor Castle and 57314. Copyright Roger Winnen

47802 heads the 1Z37 Plymouth to Bristol at Daveys Bridge east of Ivybridge, Copyright Clive Smith,

Away for a week from today, but on the first day I managed to capture today's return 1Z37 16.55 Plymouth-Bristol T.M 'Northern Belle' at Hurleys Overbridge, Devon side of Whiteball Tunnel, 2 shots enclosed for CRS. 47802 leading the return 'Northern Belle' passing by Hurley's Overbridge at 18.35 Copyright Andrew Triggs

57601 with 57314 trailing the 'Northern Belle' with Whiteball Tunnel in the distance. Copyright Andrew Triggs

Item 2115B
Cornish Riviera Statesman (2)
Shrewsbury to Penzance and return
Wednesday 7th July 2021

On 7th July 2021 LSL operated class 47s Nos. 47593 'Galloway Princess' and No.47614 (47853) approach Exeter St. Davids working the 1Z80 05:00 Shrewsbury to Penzance 'Cornish Riviera Statesman' charter. Copyright Keith Turley.

1Z80 05.00 Shrewsbury - Penzance with a bit of clag at Newton Abbot and 1Z81 15.24 Penzance - Shrewsbury at Brent. Copyright Clive Smith

Cornish Riviera Statesman hauled by 47593 'Galloway Princess' and 47614 passing the former Chacewater station at 12:28 on 7 July 2021. Copyright Neville King

47593 with 47614 again working the 'Cornish Riviera Statesman' running as 1Z80 05.00 Shrewsbury-Penzance approaching Penzance at 12.58. Copyright Andrew Triggs

47593 + 47614 in Slopers Siding at Penzance last Wednesday ready to runaround the stock. Copyright Mark Lynam

Propelling the 'Statesman' ECS from Slopers to Platform 1 at Penzance at 15.10. Copyright Andrew Triggs

Departing at 15.24 with 47614 leading 47593 with the return 15.24 for Shrewsbury from Platform 1 at Penzance. Copyright Andrew Triggs

47593 + 47614 departing Penzance working the return leg of the Cornish Riviera Statesman - 1Z81 1524 Penzance to Shrewsbury Copyright Mark Lynam

The return Statesman headed by 47614 passes through Redruth at 15.50. Copyright Keith Jenkin

Please find attached a photograph of the LSL class 47s storming through Restormel a little under an hour ago. Best regards and Copyright Jon Hird

The returning special heads east through South Brent Station. Copyright Clive Smith

Item 2115A
Cornish Riviera Statesman (1)
3rd July 2021

The Down Train

Double Duffs in Devon Drizzle. 47593 & 47614 pass Daveys Bridge east of Ivybridge station with the 1Z45 04.50 Derby - Penzance 'Cornish Riviera Statesman'. 3rd July 2021 Copyright Clive Smith

210703a 47593 Galloway Princess and 47614 arrive at Plymouth with the Cornish Riviera Statesman. Copyright Roger Winnen

210703b 47593 Galloway Princess and 47614 arrive at Plymouth with the Cornish Riviera Statesman. Copyright Roger Winnen

210703d The sun came out at the right time as the train departed for Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen

210703e The Luxury train departs Plymouth Station. for Penzance.at 11.06 Copyright Roger Winnen

210703j The Cornish Riviera Statesman enters Cornwall over the magnificent Royal Albert Bridge. Copyright Ross Griffiths

210703k The Class 47s looking spick and spam enters the Royal Duchy. Copyright Ross Griffiths

Wheal Prussia or Stony Shaft Crossing, with 47 593 Galloway Princess at the head of the down train. Copyright Mike House

20210703-1The Cornish Riviera Statemans-approaching Gwinear Road change for Helston, Porthleven etc in the early 1960s. Copyright Neville King

210703k The Cornish Riviera Statesman crosses the marsh at Marazion for its finale two mile run into Penzance. Copyright Roger Salter

1Z45 04.50 Derby-Penzance arriving at Platform 2 at Penzance with 47593 leading, running 12 late at 13.11 Copyright Andrew Triggs

Following arrival at Platform 2 47593 Galloway Princess and 47614. Copyright Andrew Triggs

Having run around the Tour stock on Slopers, heading back under Ponsandane footbridge. Copyright Andrew Triggs

The Return Working

47614 now leading the return 1Z46 15.00 Penzance-Derby passing Marazion at 15.05 Copyright Andrew Triggs

Wheal Busy or Hallenbeagle Crossing with 47 614 in charge on the return trip. of The Cornish Riviera Statesman. Copyright Mick House

20210703-The Cornish Riviera Statesman-approaching the Apex Bridge. Copyright Neville King

Cornish Riviera Statesman seen at Trethallan - plenty of clag. Copyright Julian Stephens 3rd July 2021.

210703f The return working is seen at St Austell with 47614 leading. Copyright Roger Winnen

Respryn Woods timed nicely to see the return working of 'Cornish Riviera Statesman' with 47614 and 47593 'Galloway Princess' heading back to Derby from Penzance. 3rd July 2021. Copyright Alan Peters.