Flying Scotsman arrives at Penzance
Dave Beckerleg & Colin Grover
Dave Beckerleg & Colin Grover
181006j Viewed from the station wall 60103 Flying Scotsman arrives at Penzance. Copyright Colin Grover Crown Inn Penzance
181006a 60103 The Flying Scotsman at Penzance Station. Copyright Dave Beckerleg
181006b Flying Scotsman in Platform 1 at Penzance. Copyright Dave Beckerleg
181006c The first visit of the 95 year old Gresley Pacific to Penzance Copyright Dave Beckerleg
Many Thanks Dave
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36 years at
Rattery
Clive Smith
Rattery
Clive Smith
Changes in motive power and vegetation are seen in the four pictures spanning thirty six years at this South Devon location. Traffic is a lot heavier nowadays and the tendency for larger cars means photographers here now need to be a lot warier standing on the road .
1) The first picture is 50012 Benbow on the Paddington - St Austell motorail service on 19th September 1982. Although quite gloomy and murky, there are two cars present at the rear as I made a note at the time ! Needless to say the motorail service in this final format without passenger coaches did not last much longer.
2) The second picture is taken on 8th May 1999. One of only a few photos I have of a Great Western 'Merlin' liveried HST. Taken whilst awaiting 35005 Canadian Pacific on a tour. Wouldn't it be great if GWR were to do one more 'paint job' in this livery on a power car before they finish on the Londons ?
3) The third picture shows then Fragonset owned 45112 Royal Army Ordnance Corps on 21st July 2001 on the 1Z45 04.30 Lancaster - Penzance railtour. A number of enthusiasts greet my presence on the road bridge in time honoured fashion.
4) Right up to date - The fourth picture is of the 13.03 Paddington - Plymouth on Sunday 7th October 2018 as yet another IET usurps an HST to the recurring dismay of the photographer. No 'window hangers' on this train.
Regards, Clive Smith
Many thanks indeed Clive for your article and those unrepeatable pictures from your archive.
1) The first picture is 50012 Benbow on the Paddington - St Austell motorail service on 19th September 1982. Although quite gloomy and murky, there are two cars present at the rear as I made a note at the time ! Needless to say the motorail service in this final format without passenger coaches did not last much longer.
2) The second picture is taken on 8th May 1999. One of only a few photos I have of a Great Western 'Merlin' liveried HST. Taken whilst awaiting 35005 Canadian Pacific on a tour. Wouldn't it be great if GWR were to do one more 'paint job' in this livery on a power car before they finish on the Londons ?
3) The third picture shows then Fragonset owned 45112 Royal Army Ordnance Corps on 21st July 2001 on the 1Z45 04.30 Lancaster - Penzance railtour. A number of enthusiasts greet my presence on the road bridge in time honoured fashion.
4) Right up to date - The fourth picture is of the 13.03 Paddington - Plymouth on Sunday 7th October 2018 as yet another IET usurps an HST to the recurring dismay of the photographer. No 'window hangers' on this train.
Regards, Clive Smith
Many thanks indeed Clive for your article and those unrepeatable pictures from your archive.
50 012 Benbow on the Paddington to St Austell Motorail 19th September 1982 Copyright Clive Smith (Two cars on the very back of the train)
Rattery. GWR Merlin Liveried Power Car on the 8th May 1999. Copyright Clive Smith
Rattery 45112 Royal Ordinance Corps with enthusiasts well in evidence!!!! 21st July 2018 Copyright Clive Smith
The 13.03 Paddington to Plymouth on Sunday 7th October 2018 - the time is 16.31. Copyright Clive Smith
Cardiff
Roger Geach
Roger Geach
47235 on a block oil train at Cardiff 8th September 1986 Copyright Roger Geach
Winnens Westerns (4)
Goss Moors
Roger Winnen
Goss Moors
Roger Winnen
A Western hauls the 10.05 from Newquay seen crossing Goss Moor. The tail end of the train is on the infamous 'Black Bridge' which caught out many 'over height' lorries on the old A30. Copyright Roger Winnen 29th June 1974