11th December 2019

​Don't miss this - next Saturday 
HOLDING THE LINE  - Saturday - 14th at 6.30PM
How Britain's railways were saved
a talk by Richard Faulkner.
​Our speaker, Lord Faulkner of Worcester, as well as a distinguished political career, has had a lifelong interest in  railways, holding several key posts including President of the Railway Heritage Association.

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A Last Look at the
​22's
Ron Koysy

​Always worth a phot. You never know how long they’ve got..
 The bog-standard shots of the stabling point off the platform at St Davids when there was usually a line of Class 22’s waiting their next turn... Here four locos (6322, 6333, 6334, 6343) were visible on the evening of 18th July 1971.
    Memories are made of this - many thanks Ron

6322 seen at Exeter St Davids on the 18th July 1971 . Copyright Ron Kosys

And now 6333 coupled to 6334 at Exeter St Davids. 18th July 1971 . Copyright Ron Kosys;

6334 together with 6343 again at Exeter St Davids. All the above seen on the 18th July 1971 . Copyright Ron Kosys,

Many thanks Ron

Deligtful
Dawlish
​Paul Barlow

67005 heads the Virgin Trains 09.05 Paignton to Newcastle the 1E99 seen here on the approach to Dawlish station.24th July 2004. Copyright Paul Barlow.

Around the west (1)
Laira
Steve Widdowson

33063 & 33050 Passing Laira, Plymouth F1281 21st March 1992, Copyright Steve Widdowson

To his letter Steve adds this glowing tribute to Richard Faulker:- Hi Keith, I notice you have the Cotswold Line Promotion Groups president Richard Faulker, he is also a member of Worcester Loco Society.
You will have a good evening. -- Regards Steve Widdowson

          That is this coming Saturday - don't miss it!