Yesterdays Charter at Dawlish Warren
Roger Salter
Roger Salter
70000 Britannia arrives at Dawlish Warren awaiting a path to Kingswear. Copyright Roger Salter
70000 Britainnia carrying wreath in memory of the Queen hauling the Shrewsbury to Kingswear. Copyright Roger Salter
Thanks Roger
The Helston Railway Heritage Transport Weekend
10th & 11th September 2022
10th & 11th September 2022
220910b The commemorate the passing of Queen Elizabeth 11 on Thursday 8th September 2022 the train is decorated with a portrait of here late majesty. Copyright Roger Winnen
220910l Larger crowds arrive at Truthall Hall, possibly a record. Copyright Roger Winnen
220910m Departure to Prospidnick for a lunch break sees the engine adhorned with a wreath. Copyright Roger Winnen
For more photographs of this event go to Features
Steam and Diesel at
Norton Fitzwarren
Bill Elston
Norton Fitzwarren
Bill Elston
Hi Keith, The final English Riviera Express ran today from Shrewsbury to Kingswear. It is seen here passing Norton Fitzwarren,in fading light on its return into Fairwater Ydto remove no,70000 BRITANNIA for 47805.
Inter city livery 47828 brought up the rear.
Best regards, Bill Elston.
Inter city livery 47828 brought up the rear.
Best regards, Bill Elston.
The final English Riviera express arrives at Norton Fitzwarren. Copyright Bill Elston.
47828, brings up the rear at Norton Fitzwarren. 10th September 2022. Copyright Bill Elston
The convoy turns into Fairwater yard as 70000. gingerly picks its way over the points. 10th September 2022. Copyright Bill Elston.
Many thanks Bill.
Steam and Diesel at
Cockwood 1
David Tozer
Cockwood 1
David Tozer
165131 at Cockwood at 17.49 on the 10th September 2022. Copyright David Tozer
A fine sight - the tide is just right. 70000 at Cockwood at 17.54 on 10th September 2022. Copyright David Tozer
Wreath on 70000 'Britannia' 10th September 2022. Copyright David Tozer
Bringing up the rear 47828. 10th September 2022. Copyright David Tozer
A pleasant early evening at Cockwood - many thanks to you David.
Steam and Diesel at
Cockwood 2
Keith Turley
Cockwood 2
Keith Turley
On 10th September 2022 Ex. Br standard class pacific No.70000 'Britannia' crosses Cockwood Harbour, working the 1Z61 16:35 Kingswear to Shrewsbury 'English Riviera express' class 47 No.47828 is on the rear. Copyright Keith Turley.
Many thanks to you Keith.
N.B. Editors dilemma! Two very good friends David Tozer and Keith Turley stood at almost the same spot at Cockwood to photograph the same train. In what order should their pictures go on site? Well D.T.s were received at 19.34 and K.T.s at 19.58. I hope you weren't racing - can't afford to lose either of you, but very many thanks to you both. K.J.
Hinksley Yard
Rail Riders
Driver Alan Peters
Rail Riders
Driver Alan Peters
DB 66175 is the current locomotive named 'Rail Riders' which was the Hinksey yard pilot on 6th September 2022, A close up of the nameplate which incorporates the APT logo. A picture of the original 47406 'Rail Riders' at Saltley in 1986 - Alan Peters
Rail Riders, was a club for young rail enthusiasts run by British Rail in the United Kingdom between 1981 and 1991. Membership entitled children aged 5-15 to discounted rail travel, receipt of a regular quarterly magazine called Rail Riders Express and free entry to the Rail Riders World model railway exhibit at York Station. On 8 October 2019 it was announced that a new club, unconnected with the original, would revive the 'Rail Riders' name and would be launched in February 2020, nearly 30 years after the original club closed. The club sponsored two class 47 locomotives, one from 1981 to 1988 and another from 1988 to 1992. These were 47406 Rail Riders and 47488 Rail Riders. (From Wikipedia)
Rail Riders, was a club for young rail enthusiasts run by British Rail in the United Kingdom between 1981 and 1991. Membership entitled children aged 5-15 to discounted rail travel, receipt of a regular quarterly magazine called Rail Riders Express and free entry to the Rail Riders World model railway exhibit at York Station. On 8 October 2019 it was announced that a new club, unconnected with the original, would revive the 'Rail Riders' name and would be launched in February 2020, nearly 30 years after the original club closed. The club sponsored two class 47 locomotives, one from 1981 to 1988 and another from 1988 to 1992. These were 47406 Rail Riders and 47488 Rail Riders. (From Wikipedia)
66175 Rail Riders at Hinksey Yard. Copyright Driver Alan Peters 6th September 2022
The plate carried by 66175. 6th September 2022. Copyright Driver Alan Peters.
47 406 the original Rail Riders seen at Saltley in 1986. Copyright Driver Alan Peters
Many thanks indeed Alan - a most interesting item.
Tailpiece to
Railriders
Trevor Tremetick
Railriders
Trevor Tremetick
I was interested in the piece on the Rail Riders locos that I saw on the site this morning. This is my shot of 47406, the (I think) original ‘Rail Riders’, unfortunately not in the West Country, but near Potters Bar on the ECML with the 1H95 17.13 Kings Cross to Peterborough service on August 15, 1986. She was a Gateshead engine at the time.
47406 on 1H95 17.13 Kings Cross to Peterborough service, Potters Bar, August 15, 1986. Copyright Trevor Tremethick
Many thanks Trevor - well spotted.