Features Pages July 2016 to December, 2016
The Last item comes first

More on the Journey to the North Pole held on 
the Plym Valley Railway 21st December 2016
Roger Winnen

161221e Marsh Mills Station decorated for the Christmas Festive Season. Copyright Roger Winnen

161221f The former footbridge from Tavistock North Station lies dormant, hopefully this bridge will see passengers again in years to come. Copyright Roger Winnen

161221g Through the woods 13002 from 1952 hauls the North Pole Express into Marsh Mills. Copyright Roger Winnen

161221h 13002 heads the return working into Marsh Mills. 13002 was the third member of the Class 08 built in 1952. Copyright Roger Winnen

161221i Merlin heads the 13.30 departure out of Marsh Mills. Copyright Roger Winnen

161221j The sentinel at rest in the yard at Marsh Mills. Copyright Roger Winnen

161221k Climbing to The North Pole with the North Pole Express Copyright Roger Winnen

161221l The Canadian Forrester Corp Siding Groundframe. Copyright Roger Winnen

161221m Plymbridge in Festive Mood. Copyright Roger Winnen

161221n Lee Moor Crossing where the Plymouth and Dartmoor Railway once crossed. Copyright Roger Winnen

161221o The light is fading as I wait for the 15.30 from Marsh Mills at Lee Moor Crossing. Copyright Roger Winnen

161221p The penultimate train of the day approaches Lee Moor Crossing as the crossing keeper shows the Green Flag. Copyright Roger Winnen

161221d The 16.30 Departure for the North Pole awaits departure in the driving rain at Marsh Mills. This is the last North Pole Express for the 2016 season. Copyright Roger Winnen

More on The Sherborne Christmas Carol Railtour
London Victoria to Sherborne & Yeovil Junction           15th December, 2016
Roger Winnen

161215g The steam special arrives at Yeovil Junction after the passengers detrained for a Carol Service at The Abbey Church of St Mary the Virgin, Sherborne. The road is set for the next service to Exeter St David's. Copyright Roger Winnen

161215h 57314 tails the train into Yeovil Junction. The rain has now started which proved to be very heavy at times. Copyright Roger Winnen

161215ii The two engines and their support coach move forward from the train and back into the Yeovil Steam Centre for turning and maintenance. Copyright Roger Winnen

161215j An enamel sign of Yeovil Town Station displayed in the buffet at the Yeovil Railway centre.Copyright Roger Winnen

161215k Inside the goods shed where refreshments were being sold. A good place to be inside from the driving rain. Copyright Roger Winnen

161215kk Signal Box diagrams of Axminster to Yeovil Junction etc. Copyright Roger Winnen

​Exra in for to the above picture kindly supplied by Chris Osment - many thanks Chris.
“161215kk Signal Box diagrams of Axminster to Yeovil Junction etc. Copyright Roger Winnen” shows the panel removed from Chard Junction signal-box when control of the line was transferred to Basingstoke. That was the third panel to have existed at Chard Jcn, the first being a temporary panel used while the original L&SWR signal-box was being demolished and replaced by the (now defunct) new signal-box containing the second panel, that in turn being replaced by the third panel (seen in the picture) when the ‘dynamic loop’ was installed at Axminster. Note the CCTV screen for monitoring Axminster Gates level-crossing, on which someone has stuck an appropriate colour picture!   Regards Chris

161215l Turning 45407 at Yeovil. Copyright Roger Winnen

161215m 44871 awaits 45407 to couple up prior to attaching to the return working. Copyright Roger Winnen

161215n Decorated for the Christmas Festivities. Copyright Roger Winnen

161215p The two Black Fives moving off the Shed Roads to couple to its train. Copyright Roger Winnen

161215q Plenty of smoke and steam. Copyright Roger Winnen

161215r The two Black Fives waiting to depart for London Victoria. Copyright Roger Winnen

161215s Its 16.30 at Yeovil Junction 10 mins prior to departure and 8 mins before my train to Exeter St David's. Copyright Roger Winnen

The First Cement Train to Moorswater for 3 Years ran today from Aberthaw Cement Works, South Wales. 30th November, 2016
Photographs by Roger Winnen, Mick House & Roger Salter

161130aa The Moorswater Cement in the yard at Liskeard waiting for a path to Moorswater. Copyright Roger Winnen

161130j 70810 Heading for Moorswater. Copyright Roger Salter

161130b With the road set through the ground frame 70808 proceeds to Moorswater. Copyright Roger Winnen

161139c The train heads away from Coombe Junction towards Moorswater. Copyright Roger Winnen

161130d With a hard frost on the ground 70808 is about to run around its train before pushing back. Copyright Roger Winnen

161130k 70810 Uncouples from its train at the end of the Moorswater loop. Copyright Roger Salter

161130 70808 Pushes its train back into the Moorswater Dries. Copyright Roger Salter

161130e 70808 Pushes its train back into Moorswater Dries. Copyright Roger Winnen

161130f Backing into Moorswater. Copyright Roger Winnen

161130g 70808 at Moorswater. Copyright Roger Winnen

161130g 70808 at Moorswater.Copyright Roger Winnen

161130m 70808 and its train ready for unloading. Copyright Roger Salter

161130h 70808 Crossing the minor road at Moorswater. Copyright Roger Winnen

The PCA wagons are propelled to the unloading position. Copyright Mick House.

70808 stand ready to depart to Liskeard for overnight stabling. Copyright Mick House.

Unloading of the PCA cement wagons commences Copyright Mick House.

Unloading is well underway. Copyright Mick House

Visit to the Plym Valley Railway on
Sunday 27th November, 2016
By Roger Winnen

161127j Albert built by Andrew Barclay in 1948 is now out of ticket and stands outside the shed at Marsh Mills. Copyright Roger Winnen

161127k Another of the Plym Valleys industrials receiving a rebuild, this engine being Byfield No 2 built by Bagnals in 1942. Copyright Roger Winnen

161127i Looking back to the site at Marsh Mills with the viewing and picnic area on the right. Copyright Roger Winnen

161127l The 125v Vanguard built by Thomas Hill of Rotherham worked at Plymstock Cement Works before going to the Plym Valley Railway. Seen here giving Brake Van rides, arrives at Marsh Mills. Copyright Roger Winnen

161127m Viewed from the cycleway, beware of fast moving Bicycles on route. Copyright Roger Winnen

161127n A tranquil autumn scene with the Rolls Royce engine Vanguard 125V and the Brake Van. Copyright Roger Winnen

161127p Sentinel Diesel 10077 built 11th July, 1961 stands outside the workshops. Copyright Roger Winnen

GBRF and Colas Images from Westbury   Guy Vincent

 Bringing some colour to an otherwise grim Wiltshire this morning 66749 came across to Westbury from Eastleigh to work the 'as required' 6M40 1156 Westbury-Stud Farm ballast empties.  This was the last of the 5 European imported GB 66's to appear on this working, all (66747-66751) having now covered at least one run.  Having seen it at Westbury I went on to Melksham and caught 66749 passing through the sadly depleted remains of the 1847-built GWR station there as it headed eastwards towards Thingley Jctn and the GW Bristol-Paddington main line.

Also at Westbury were no less than seven Colas class 70s including 70801 with the RILA test equipment attached to its leading end.  Seeing the modern type 5's lined up reminded me of 40 years ago when I first started visiting Westbury.  Then, it was often possible to see similar lines of class 52 'Western' diesel hydraulics in their final months of traffic resting between  Mendip stone traffic duties.  I know which locos I would rather be observing!   

I have included a shot each of 66747 (09.02.2016) and 66748 (30.09.2015) when they were in the area and prior to repainting in GBRf livery.     Lastly, one of 66748 at Bristol Temple Meads on 2nd Nov. with the empty Portbury-Hexthorpe Biomass working. This loco has been repainted and named 'West Burton 50'.  

 Additional on 15th November.   To add to yesterday's posting here are some images showing the other two GBRf Euro-sheds as they are known, 66750 (16th May 2016 at Westbury) and 66751 (31.03.2016 approaching Westbury and then near Melksham). Also, the site of Broughton Gifford Halt (closed Feb 1955) on 10.03.2012, and the nameplates on 66750 & 751. 

                                                   Many thanks to you Guy

66749 at Westbury on the 14th November 2016 Copyright Guy Vincent

66749 on the 6M40 passes through Melksham 14th November 2016 Copyright Guy Vincent

66748 at Monkton, Wilts. with the 6M40 1156 Westbury-Stud Farm on the 30th September 2015 Copyright Guy Vincent

66747 at Westbury 9th February 2016 Copyright Guy Vincent

66748 at Bristol Temple Meads with the 6E81 on the 2nd November 2016 Copyright Guy Vincent

66750 at Westbury 16th May 2016 Guy Vincent

66751 at Westbury South 31st March 2016 Copyrght Guy Vincent

Melksham 66751 with 6M40 approaches Melksham on 31st March 2016 Copyright Guy Vincent

Site of Broughton Gifford Halt as seen on the 10th March 2012 Copyright Guy Vincent N.B. The steel fencing poles on the left give some idea of the approach route from the overbridge from which this view was taken.

66750 Nameplate 16th May 2016 Copyright Guy Vincent

66751 Nameplate 3rd March 2016 Copyright Guy Vincent

The South Devon Diesel Gala
on Saturday 5th November 2016
Roger Salter Andrew Triggs Ron Westwater and Roger Winnen

161105o Roger Salter and Mike Hichens on route to Devon, Copyright Roger Winnen

161105s D3721 brings in the auto from Buckfastleigh. Copyright Roger Winnen

161105zg Early doors arrival at Totnes D3721 with the Auto coach at the platform. Copyright Andrew Triggs

161105p More well known railway enthusiast aboard the 0650 Penzance to Totnes and stations through to Paddington inc Andrew Triggs on phone, Tim and son behind, and Jacob centre. Copyright Roger Winnen

161105a 24081 Visiting from the Gloucester and Warwickshire Railway for the South Devon Diesel Gala. Copyright Roger Salter

161105q D6975 with the goods at Totnes. Copyright Roger Winnen

161105r D6975 and the 09.34 goods to Bishops Bridge. Copyright Roger Winnen

161105c 24081 approaches Staverton with the 10.30 service from Totnes. Copyright Roger Salter

161105zi D5081 arrives at Staverton on the 10.30 from Totnes. Copyright Andrew Triggs

161105t D6501 Departs Staverton with the 09.50 Buckfastleigh to Totnes. Copyright Roger Winnen

161105v Music for Pleasure 12/6d engine No 4 stabled at Staverton. Copyright Roger Winnen

161105w D6501 and tailed by D7612 arrives at Staverton on the 11.15 from Totnes. Copyright Roger Winnen

161105zo Sat 5th November, D7612 and D5081 heads out of Bishops Bridge loop with the 12.45 Totnes to Buckfastleigh service. Copyright Ron Westwater

161106a D6975 Heads the 12.27 Staverton to Buckfastleigh goods on Sunday 6th November. Copyright Ron Westwater

161106b Class 24 D5081 heads out of Bishops Bridge loop with the 14.05 Totnes to Buckfastleigh on Sunday 6th November. Copyright Ron Westwater

161105Zl D6975 heads for Hood Bridge and Buckfastleigh. Copyright Andrew Triggs

161105zp D5081 Passes Hood Bridge with the 11.15 Buckfastleigh to Totnes service on Saturday 5th November. Copyright Ron Westwater

161105k D6501 Arriving on the freight at Buckfastleigh. Copyright Roger Salter

161105za The goods behind D6501 arrives at Buckfastleigh from Bishops Bridge. Copyright Roger Winnen

161105i English Electric D3721 on Drive for a Fiver at Buckfastleigh. Copyright Roger Salter

161105zd D2246 on drive for a fiver duties passing the Buckfastleigh Signal Box. Copyright Roger Winnen

161105zb Fly shunting the Guards Van. Copyright Roger Winnen

161105m A thing of the past these days! A lone brake van on tour. Copyright Roger Salter

161105zc Bubble Car 55000 in grey primer at Buckfastleigh. Copyright Roger Winnen

161105j Tony Brokenshire thinking about taking a ride on the Routemaster to Buckfast Abbey and Ashburton. Copyright Roger Salter

161105f Wheels in the workshop at Buckfastleigh. Copyright Roger Salter

161105g 25191 With new front ends at Buckfastleigh. Copyright Roger Salter

161105zk Top and Tail at Buckfastleigh. Copyright Andrew Triggs

161105y The amazing colours of the autumn leaves, footbridge and part of the Signal Box at Buckfastleigh. Copyright Roger Winnen

161105z The Class 37 runs around at Buckfastleight prior to departing on the 12.45 to Totnes. Copyright Roger Winnen

161105h 6737 stabled outside of the diesel loco repair shop at Buckfastleigh. Copyright Roger Salter

161105ze Gathering rain clouds at Totnes with D7612. Copyright Roger Winnen

161105n D7812 runs around its train at Totnes. Copyright Roger Salter

161105zf D7612 with the 14.50 about to depart Totnes. Copyright Roger Winnen

161105zg The Cass 37 and the 24 on the 15.30 departure to Buckfastleigh. Copyright Roger Winnen

161105Zi D6501 waits alongside the signal cabin at Totnes to run around its train. Copyright Roger Winnen

50 Years ago today - 1st October 1966
saw the
North Cornwall Farewell Tour

I was lucky enough to be on it, as was Mike Roach. The weather was good and the train full.

Courtesy the Mike Roach collection

Fitting the headboards, luckily there was one for each end. 1st October 1966 Copyright Keith Jenkin

Bodmin General - time to take the dog for a stroll. 1st October 1966 Copyright Keith Jenkin

The railtour arrives at Bodmin North 1st October 1966. The station was to close 30th January 1967. Copyright Keith Jenkin

The railtour pauses - time to look at the other end, complete with headboard of course. 1st October 1966 Copyright Keith Jenkin

Looking forwards towards Boscarne. Note the signalbox at the throat of the station. 1st October 1966. Copyright Keith Jenkin

We had back seats to Padstow but it was in the front from there to Hallwill. 1st October 1966. Copyright Keith Jenkin

The North Cornwall Farewell Railtour arrives at Padstow and makes ready to return to Wadebridge and thence to the North Cornwall Line proper. 1st October 1966 Copyright Keith Jenkin

St Kew Highway on its last day. 1st October 1966 Copyright Keith Jenkin

Port Isaac Road, the man appears, at first glance, to have three legs. 1st October 1966. Copyright Keith Jenkin

Otterham - 1st October 1966. Older viewers my recognise the late Donald Stephens.

Tresmeer. 1st October 1966. Copyright Keith Jenkin

The other side of Launceston now - it's Tower Hill. 1st October 1966. Copyright

We travelled on to Bude and on the return journey crossed a service train at Whitestone and Bridgerule. 1st October 1966. Copyright Keith jenkin

Its the last day for Maddaford Moor Halt for Thornton Cross. It sees a record number of passengers bidding farewell. 1st October 1966. Note the superb waiting facilities beyond. 1st October 1966. Copyright KJ.

There weren't many 'Waiting Sheds' around. 1st October 1966. KJ

Finally after a look around Okehampton we reversed and paused for a moment at the staff platform at Meldon. 1st October 1966

There was quite a collection of people waiting on the platform at Delebole.  Some of them had travelled out from Wadebridge having been told that there was an extra very last train coming down the line.  What the hadn't been told was that our train was Charter Train and they weren't permitted to ride.  Quite how they got home is not known!!

56 078 visits Cornwall - a busy weekend
Pictures from Paul Rundle, Colas.
All pictures were taken from a place of safety.

Looking pretty spotless 56 078 stands at Par on 23rd September 2016. Copyright Paul Rundle

Later in the day 56078 arrives at Methrose Siding Burngullow to collect the Railvac which has been stabled here for some time. 23rd September 2016 Copyright Paul Rundle

Still at Burngullow but 56 078 has run round the Railvac ready to leave. 23rd September 2016

56 078 has arrived at Laira and is using the triangle to turn the Railvac. 23rd September 2016 Copyright Paul Rundle

The 56 returns to Plymouth 23rd September 2016 Copyright Paul Rundle

56 078 then travelled to Bodmin Parkway in readiness for the next days Gala. 23rd September 2016. Copyright Paul Rundle

56 078 at rest at Bodmin Parkway for the night. 23rd September 2016. Copyright Paul Rundle

The nest morning 24th September 2016 56 078 heads the B & W 37 out of Bodmin Parkway. Copyright Paul Rundle.

The 56 arrives back at Bodmin Parkway. 24th September 2016. Copyright Paul Rundle

After the gala 56 went to Exeter to collect Railvac brought it to Plymouth 24th September 2016 Copyright Paul Rundle

A rare sight, a class 56 in Bay 4 at Plymouth 25th September 2016 Copyright Paul Rundle

56 and Railvac about to depart Plymouth for Westbury. It's a hard life! 25th September 2016 Copyright Paul Rundle.

Paul wishes to thank all his friends on the B & W for a very successful visit and we, in turn, wish to thank Paul for the very detailed coverage he has provided for us to enjoy.
​

CRS Visit to the Lynton & Barnstaple Autumn Steam Gala
Saturday 24th September 2016

160924qq Viewed from the 11.20 310 service by Filers Coaches from Barnstaple to Woody Bay, Chelfam Viaduct stands in all its glory. Copyright Roger Winnen

160924u On arrival at 12.00 noon 4-4-0 Charles Wytock was coupled to the engineers train at Woody Bay. Copyright Roger Winnen

160924s David Tozer our Exeter reporter and contributor to the CRS Website with his tripod at Woody Bay. Copyright Roger Winnen

160924t John Cornelius from the Langport area looking into the window contributes many photographs to our Societies Website. Copyright Roger Winnen

160924f 2=6=2 Lyd arriving at Woody Bay. Copyright John Cornelius

160924g 4-4-0 Charles Wytock & 0-4-2 Isaac at Woody Bay. Copyright John Cornelius

160924h 0-4-2 Isaac poers up the climb to Woody Bay. Copyright John Cornelius

160924x 0-4-2 Isaac arrives at Woody Bay, notice the Suttons Seed advert. Around the Reading area there are signs advertising Suttons Seeds, and a experimental station at Gulval, Penzance was run by Sutton Seeds. Copyright Roger Winnen

160924w The Woody Bay Signal Box with its token loop hanging on the door. Copyright Roger Winnen

160924za The freight leaves the siding to prepare for its 13.30 departure for Killington Lane. Copyright Roger Winnen

160924zaa The Freight Train runs into Woody Bay Station prior to its departure for Killington Lane.. Copyright Roger Winnen

160924g 4-4-0 Charles Wytockleaves Woody Bay with the freight train. Copyright John Corneliua

160924h 4-4-0 Charles Wytock with the freight train. Copyright John Cornelius

160924j Lyd heads down grade to Killington Lane. Copyright John Cornelius

160924o Lyd running around at Killington Lane. Copyright John Cornelius

160924y No 190 Lyd at Killington Lane waiting to depart for Woody Bay. Copyright Roger Winnen

160924k Lyd climbs to Woody Bay. Copyright John Cornelius

160924z Broadside of Lyd built at the Boston Lodge Works of the Ffestiniogg Railway. Copyright Roger Winnen

160924m Isaac at Woody Bay. Copyright John Cornelius

160924v Tazmit was operating on the Narrow Gauge line at Woody Bay, however time passed so quick and I was unable to get additional photos. Copyright Roger Winnen

160924w 4-4-0 Charles Wytock pulls the freight train out of the sidings. Copyright John Cornelius

160924p Woody Bay looking quite deserted. Copyright John Cornelius

160924zc 190 Lyd leaves Woody Bay. Copyright Roger Winnen

160924zd Conversations at Woody Bay. Copyright Roger Winnen

160924ze The Shed Yard at Woody Bay. Copyright Roger Winnen

The Bodmin & Wenford Railway 
The Clay Day and Real Ale Festival Friday 9th September, 2016.
Photographs by Roger Winnen and Roger Salter

160909zb Action at Bodmin General as the Class 37 opens up prior to the commencement of the Friday Gala. Copyright Roger Salter

160909m The photographers gallery watching the train depart. Copyright Roger Winnen

160909n The Beattie departs Bodmin General for Bodmin Parkway. Copyright Roger Winnen

160909zd Class 37142 moves the Clay Train from the sidings. Copyright Roger Salter

160909o 37142 Climbs to Crabtree Lane bridge on its journey from Boscarne Junction. Copyright Roger Winnen

160909p Transporting the goods and people to!. Copyright Roger Winnen

160909zg Looking down on Bodmin General with the Beattie Well Tank 30585 in the station yard. Copyright Roger Salter

160909zh 5619 built for the Welsh Valley lines at Bodmin. Copyright Roger Salter

160909i The sun shines as Judy shunts the carriages to strengthen the next train. Copyright Roger Winnen

160909j Little and Large, Judy with a rake of coaches to attached to the train sitting in the platform. Copyright Roger Winnen

160909zc Denise moves the T9 to the shed. Copyright Roger Salter

160909ze 30585 Approaches Cogslogett Halt with the first service from Bodmin Parkway. Copyright Roger Salter

160909zi Judy stands under the bridge at Bodmin. Copyright Roger Salter

160909k The delayed goods approaching Bodmin General. Copyright Roger Winnen

 
The Cathedrals Express from London Paddington to Kingswear and steam to Plymouth Laira for turning.
Photographs by Andrew Triggs, Trevor Tremethick, Jamie Dyke and Roger Winnen

160903o With a brief stop at St David's Station the express headed for Newton Abbot where an engine change was necessary owing to gauge problems. Copyright Roger Winnen

160903p 47580 County of Essex is seen tailing the train from Exeter St David's. Copyright Roger Winnen

160903b Awaiting to uncouple from the west end of Newton Abbot Station. Copyright Andrew Triggs

160903q Plenty of people at Newton Abbot witnessing the change over of locomotives. Copyright Roger Winnen

160903r Taken through the voyager window as we departed Newton Abbot for Torquay. Copyright Roger Winnen

160903cc 47580 Running light through Newton Abbot to take over the train to Kingswear. Copyright Andrew Triggs

160903c The 10.06 Paddington Penzance departs Newton Abbot 35 mins late in driving rain as 47580 County of Essex with the Cathedrals Express awaits departure from Newton Abbot. Copyright Andrew Triggs

160903s The Cathedrals Express is seen passing through Torquay Station during some heavy rain. Copyright Roger Winnen

160903i 46233 at Laira photographed from Trevors lounge window, an amazing photograph. Copyright Trevor Tremethick (1)

160903k 46233 at Laira, notice the man taking a photo from the bus stop. Quite a unique photograph. Copyright Trevor Tremethick (3)

160903t Returning with its support coach from Plymouth after turning, the Duchess arrives at Newton Abbot to be stabled at Hackney Yard to await the railtour from Kingswear. Copyright Roger Winnen

160903t The returning Cathedrals Express arrives back at Newton Abbot for an engine change. Copyright Roger Winnen

160903x 47580 brings in the tour from Kingswear. Copyright Jamie Dyke

160903v 46233 Duchess of Sutherland on the return working to Bristol awaits departure from Newton Abbot. Copyright Jamie Dyke

160903w The right away is given for the Duchess to depart Newton Abbot. Copyright Jamie Dyke

160903uu Its 18.23 on a very gloomy evening as the Duchess emerges from Kennaway Tunnel. Copyright Roger Winnen

160903zb The Magnificent Duchess at Dawlish. Copyright Roger Winnen

The Royal Duchy Express 7th August 2016
46233 Duchess of Sutherland heads the Royal Duchy Express from Taunton to Par and return. Photographs by David Tozer, Andrew Triggs, Clive Smith, Emma Shard, Sid Sponheimer, Craig Munday, Trevor Tremethick, Jamie Dyke, Ross Griffiths, Roger Salter and Roger Winnen

160807zc 57316 Arriving at Taunton with the diesel leg of the Royal Duchy from Bristol Temple Meads. Copyright Andrew Triggs

160807zd 46233 Duchess of Sutherland departing Taunton at 10.01 with the Royal Duchy for Par. Copyright Andrew Triggs

160807f A mixture of rolling stock as the train passes through Totnes heading for Plymouth. Copyright Roger Winnen

160807bbb 46233 Duchess of Sutherland is seen passing Ivybridge with the down Royal Duchy. Copyright Clive Smith

160807zi 46233 Duchess of Sutherland crosses Forder Viaduct on route to Par with the Royal Duchy. Copyright Ross Griffiths

160807h 46233 Duchess of Sutherland passing Liskeard. Only two of us were on the road bridge. Copyright Roger Winnen

160807zj 46233 Duchess of Sutherland passes Respryn on its final leg to Par with the Royal Duchy. Copyright Roger Salter

The next photographs were taken by Emma Shard, who gives us the insight to the operation which was carried out at St Blazey depot in turning the engine.
With 46233 'Duchess of Sutherland' being the first Duchess class in Cornwall it was a case of trial and error at St Blazey Turntable.
After 46233 arrived with its train at Par, the locomotive and its support coach proceeded to St Blazey for turning.  Prior to the locos arrival at St Blazey, the protective fencing around the turntable had to be cut down to allow clearance for the loco to be turned, a temporary low fence was put around for safe viewing much to the disapproval of the land owner of the roundhouse industrial site who didn't want the fence on his land, so the fence was taken away leaving the turntable open (however no one was injured or killed at any point during this time). Much measuring and gauging was to be had before turning commenced.
Turning of the locomotive then started briefly before a bang was heard as one of the brake pipes fouled what remained of the uprights of the fence causing minor damage, proceedings was paused while organizers gathered to see what damage was caused. Turning then recommenced and the loco was successfully turned with inches to spare and a round of applause from the spectators. After repair work to the brake pipe of the loco then re-joined the support coach. Many Thanks Emma

160807w 46233 Enters the turntable at St Blazey. Copyright Emma Shard

160807x 46233 fitted on the turntable with inches to spare. Copyright Emma Shard

160807y Inspection at the minor damage to the breake pipe Copyright Emma Shard

160807z Repair work to the damaged pipe. Copyright Emma Shard

160807za. Fence at St Blazey turntable cut down to allow clearence for 46233 to be able to turn. Copyright Emma Shard

160807i This was my second attempt to enter St Blazey Depot as a health and safety issue resulted in members of the public being asked to leave the depot as I arrived, by this time the engine had been turned. Copyright Roger Winnen

160807j The orange army were in force at St Blazey as the engine was being serviced. Copyright Roger Winnen

160807k A portrait photograph of Duchess of Sutherland at St Blazey. Copyright Roger Winnen

160807l The 15.59 Penzance to London Paddington arrives at Par,in the Newquay platform stands the Duchess and its support coach, waiting to attach to the front of its train. Copyright Roger Winnen

160807m Moving off with its support coach. Copyright Roger Winnen

160807n Backing back to attach to its train. Copyright Roger Winnen

160807nn 46233 awaits departure into the main line platforms following the departure of the 16.21 Newquay 17.15 Par to Paddington service. Copyright Roger Winnen

160807zb 46233 at Par station ready to depart for the return trip to Taunton Copyright Emma Shard

160807nn 46233 Duchess of Sutherland at Liskeard, Firstly, this down unit was late and the Duchess was eight minutes early. That's what happened, bold by the unit! Copyright Sid Sponheimer

160807nnn A couple of local people from the Liskeard area spent most of the day at Liskeard Station watching the steam in both directions. Copyright Sid Sponheimer

160807o Departure from Plymouth at 18.54 created the most exhaust of the day. Copyright Roger Winnen

160807p A couple of slips over the pointwork on leaving Plymouth were soon corrected as she headed for Mutley Tunnel. Copyright Roger Winnen

160807q 46233 Duchess of Sutherland is taking it in its stride. Copyright Roger Winnen

160807r The Coronation Class worked into Plymouth for a short period during early 1956 when engines of the King Class were withdrawn owing to defects with the leading bogie. If it was not for the tall office block built to house the Plymouth Divisional Western Region headquarters in the early 1960s, this photograph could have been 1956. Copyright Roger Winnen

160807s A splendid departure from Plymouth. Copyright Roger Winnen

160807zh The Duchess arrives in Exeter running 8 minutes early from Par. Copyright Jamie Dyke

160807zg 46233 Duchess of Sutherland with the safety valves blowing off waits to leave Exeter. Copyright Jamie Dyke

160807d 46233 is seen departing Exeter St Davids with the return leg of the Royal Duchy. as the light fades. The engine came off its train at Taunton to be replaced with diesel haulage to Bristol. Copyright David Tozer.

The Cornwall Railway Society visit to Gunnislake, The Calstock Incline and a River Tamar Trip to Plymouth Photographs by Roger Winnen and Roger Salter

160730zx On arrival at Gunnislake the return train to Plymouth departed at 11.52 Copyright Roger Winnen

160730e Much interest was shown in the remains of the Drakewells Mine at Gunnislake. Copyright Roger Winnen

160730f The top of the 1 in 6 incline from Calstock Quay with Christine, the water tank and winding engine building in the background. Copyright Roger Winnen

160730g The collection of buildings at the top of the incline associated with the East Cornwall Minerals Railway. Copyright Roger Winnen

160730i The party makes its way down the incline. Copyright Roger Winnen

160730j Steady as she goes (Christine bringing up the rear) Copyright Roger Winnen

160730k There was a passing loop on the incline, we suspect that this was the site of that loop with Roger Salter looking on. Copyright Roger Winnen

160730n We were invited to have a look around this coach on Calstock Quay. Built as GWR 1195 it had six wheels and five compartments. This body only was built in 1886 and possibly ran for six years as broad gauge prior to be converted to standard gauge, steam heat fitted in July, 1900 and used as a workmans carriage in January, 1931. Copyright Roger Winnen

160730a We were invited to have alook around a converted broad gauge coach on Calstock Quay. Copyright Roger Salter

160730 The bodyside still had 3rd Class written on the door. Copyright Roger Salter

160730o Inside of this coach still with the leather straps to open the windows. Copyright Roger Winnen

160730p The Incline crossing the Quay Road at Calstock. Copyright Roger Winnen

160730q A lime kiln nearby on Calstock Quay. Copyright Roger Winnen

160730r Looking at old maps with Paul Burkhalter it was reckoned that one of the quay sidings terminated at this point. Copyright Roger Winnen

160730s The 13.45 Gunnislake to Plymouth is seen crossing Calstock Viaduct. Copyright Roger Winnen

160730t A Tranquil scene on the waters edge at Calstock. Copyright Roger Winnen

160730u The 13.00hr Cruise from Plymouth to Calstock is seen arriving. Copyright Roger Winnen

160730uu Another vessel followed our boat to Calstock celebrating Enids Birthday. Who was Enid I wonder! The Gunnislake Train is framed in the photograph crossing the viaduct. Copyright Roger Winnen

160730v John and Nadine Gallagher is join by Eric and his wife aboard the vessel for our cruise down the River Tamar. Copyright Roger Winnen

160730w Crossing under the 1908 Calstock Viaduct. Copyright Roger Winnen

160730x Tony and Sue Wright on the right as we leave Calstock behind us. Copyright Roger Winnen

160730xx We overtake Enids Birthday Cruise on its way down the Tamar. Copyright Roger Winnen

160730y A Tavy Viaduct on the former Plymouth - Exeter Main line now just the Gunnislake Branch. Only 50% painted many years ago. Copyright Roger Winnen

160730z Seen crossing The Royal Albert Bridge is the delayed 13.06 Paddington to Penzance running about 20 mins late. Copyright Roger Winnen

160730za Looking under the spans of the 1859 Bridge. Copyright Roger Winnen

160730zc The two bridges together. Copyright Roger Winnen

160730zd Leaving the Royal Albert Bridge behind us, we see the outline of the 15.00 HST stopping service from Penzance crossing the bridge. Copyright Roger Winnen.

160730ze Two of our large Naval Ships, the left one being HMS Ocean. In the background can be seen Weston Mill Viaduct which we will travel over later. Copyright Roger Winnen

160730zf One of the Frigates F81 HMS Sutherland at Devonport. Copyright Roger Winnen.

160730zg The Torpoint Ferry crossing to Devonport. Copyright Roger Winnen

160730zi This is Millbay Docks built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel for the Great Western Railway. Copyright Roger Winnen

160730zj We are nearing the end of our cruise, passing Plymouth Hoe on our way to the Barbican. Copyright Roger Winnen

160730zk This reconstruction of a 16th century ship arrived Saturday morning at the Barbican, Plymouth. Copyright Roger Winnen

160730zl The Barbican, Plymouth a hot spot in Plymouths social life. Our party spent sometime sitting on the dockside bollards eating Fish & Chips. Copyright Roger Winnen

160730zn The 17,50 Exeter to Penzance pulls into Plymouth using the engine and coaches from the sleeper service. Copyright Roger Winnen

160730zo Previously seen from the boat trip we cross Weston Mill Viaduct. Copyright Roger Winnen

160730zp The former Royal Albert Bridge Signal Box, now a permanent way building. Copyright Roger Winnen

160730zq Coming out of the portals of the Royal Albert Bridge. Copyright Roger Winnen

160730zr We are now back in the Duchy. Home Again after a nice day out. Copyright Roger Winnen

The Herd of Wildebeestie Railtour 16th July, 2016

160716h The arrival on Platform 1 of the Wildebeestie Railtour from Basingstke. Copyright Roger Salter

160716b 73107 Tracy and 73128 OVS Bulleid CBE propelling the Train to Exeter Riverside Yard. Copyright Roger Winnen

160716c The quads of the Class 73s heads for Riverside Yard. Copyright Roger Winnen

160716l Rounding the curve at Langstone Rock, Dawlish Warren 73128 and 73107. Copyright Andrew Triggs

160716m Gaining the Sea Wall at Dawlish Warren, 73962 and 73963 at the rear. Copyright Andrew Triggs

160716p 73128 and 73107 Approaches Kennaway Tunnel with the 09.17 Basingstoke Paignton. Copyright Jamie Dyke

160716j 73963 and 73962 Tails the train through Dawlish. Copyright Roger Salter

160716e 73963 Blocks the level crossing at Paignton Station, The barriers being lowered for over 20 minutes. Copyright Roger Winnen

160716f This train provided a spectacle from the onlookers on the bridge and the barriers, which caused traffic congestion. Copyright Roger Winnen

160716g Heading to Goodrington for only a two hour stabling before returning to Waterloo via the Berks and Hants. Copyright Roger Winnen

160716h 73962 Brings up the rear to Goodrington running parallel with a Paignton-Kingswear service hidden by the train. Copyright Roger Winnen