11th July 2021

Tornados return
Cullompton
Keith Turley

I 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.
Regards Keith Turley.

Tornado on the return trip passes Cullompton in dismal conditions. 11th July 2021.

Tornados return
​Exeter Report
David Tozer

A break in the weather and the short trip to Exeter St David's to see the return working of the steam from Plymouth with 60163 'Tornado'. The lunch time sortee was abandoned due to heavy rain.

Dave 

47813 works through - presumably to head the railtour on beyond Taunton. Copyright David Tozer.

Making haste Tornado crosses Red Cow Crossing at Exeter St Davids. 11th July 2021. Copyright David Tozer.

Many thanks David - hope you didn't get too wet.
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Cowley Bridge
Keith Turley

​Hi. Keith.
Hope these two may be of interest, taken while waiting for the heavily delayed Tornado steam charter which sadly i could not wait for. (81 Minutes  Regards Keith Turley.

DB-C class 66/0 No.66003 with MPV DR98957/DR98907 in tow at Cowley Bridge Junc. working the 3Z15 09:05 Didcot fueling point to Exeter Riverside New Yard. Copyright Keith Turley

Image 2. Former GWR and ROG class 47/8 No.47813 now operated by WCRC also at Cowley Bridge working the OZ31 Norton Fitzwarren to Plymouth light engine move. Copyright Keith Turley

Many thanks Keith
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What went wrong at
Noron Fitzwarren 
Andrew Triggs

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.

1. Running as 5Z30 09.48 Bishops Lydeard-Fairwater Yard,.60163 'Tornado' propels it's support coach in from the WSR to Norton Fitzwarren Junction. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

2. Awaiting the road to Fairwater Yard at 10.02. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

3. 47813 having worked the 1Z31 08.46 Slough-Taunton diesel portion of the 'Royal Duchy' works forward as 0Z31 11.12 Taunton-Plymouth light engine movement. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

4. DBC 66003 hauls MPV DR 98907 west, running as 09.05 Didcot Fuelling Point-Exeter Riverside. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

5. Clearing Norton Fitzwarren footbridge at 11.38 running 11 early. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

Glad you were on the spot Andrew -many thanks.
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The Tortuous Tortoise
​Yeoford
Ron Kosys

33119+33106 haul a train in the cheerful Netword South East livery past the disused former down platform at Yeoford on the 6th of May 1989. This platform ceased to be used in 1972. One wonder whether it will ever see a revival in future years with the resumption of services from Crediton to Okehampton in the autumn. The spectacle is viewed by a solitary lady standing on the far end of the platform. Copyright Ron Kosys.

Turning about the trains progress is viewed as it heads towards Okehampton. 6th May 1989.

Many thanks Ron.
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​6th May 1989
Southern Electric Group
The Tortuous Tortoise
Locos Used33106 & 33119
Stock Used2 x 4TC sets 8010 + 8023Route : 1Z30 throughout (SR Headcode 1)
LocosRoute
33106 + 33119London Waterloo - Clapham Junction - Surbiton - Woking - Guildford - Haslemere - Havant - Cosham - Botley - Eastleigh - Romsey - Dean - Salisbury - Templecombe - Yeovil Junction - Exeter Central - Exeter St Davids - Cowley Bridge Jn - Crediton - Meldon Quarry
33106 + 33119Meldon Quarry - (reverse of outward route) - Yeovil Junction - Yeovil Pen Mill - Castle Cary - Westbury
33106 + 33119Westbury - Wilton - Salisbury - Dean - Romsey - Redbridge - Southampton - St Denys - Netley - Fareham - Cosham - Havant - Chichester (1) - Ford - Horsham - Leatherhead - Epsom (1)Notes :
(1) Train was delayed at Chichester due to electric current isolation affecting other services then cancelled at Epsom due to no relieving guard being available. Tour participants used service trains to get back to London.
(2) Tour was originally advertised for a pair of 73/0's.

The above report is courtesy of Six Bells Junction - included in the report is a photograph taken 42 years ago by none other than our good friend Guy Vincent.

Coombe & Moorswater
Andrew Vines

A long telephoto lens sees 50042 Triumph crossing Moorswater Viaduct on 1st July 1983 with the 07.40 Penzance-Liverpool service. Coombe Junction stands below on the zig zag line towards Moorswater, Triumph still lives on, now in the care of the Bodmin and Wenford Railway.

Many thanks Andrew
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