14th September 2021

The Welshman runs alongside the River Exe.
Roger Salter

210914a 46100 The Royal Scot follows the River Exe. Copyright Roger Salter

210914b 46100 The Royal Scot follows the River Exe. Copyright Roger Salter

210914d The full broadside in nearly captured in this photograph as the train heads up the Exe Estuary. Copyright Roger Salter

210914c D1935 Roger Hosking MA tails the train. Copyright Roger Salter

Many Thanks Rogerr

The Welshman at Stoke Canon
Paul Barlow

46100 Royal Scot works the 0750 Kingswear to Cardiff approaching Sandy Crossing Stoke Canon 14th September 2021

47805 pushes the 07.50 Kingswear to Cardiff. Copyright aul Barlow. 14th September 2021.

Many thanks Paul.
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The Welshman at Silverton
David Tozer

This mornings photos from Silverton. 158957 with the 0852 Exeter(St David's) to Cardiff Central replacing a 'Castle Class' HST. Copyright David Tozer

46100 'Royal Scot' with the 0750 1Z70 Kingswear to Cardiff (Central). Bringing up the rear was 47805 (D1935). Copyright David Tozer

Thanks David

The Welshman at Cullompton
Keith Turley

Good morning Keith.
Today 14th September 2021 Saphos Trains operated the 1Z70 07:50 'The Welshman' charter from Kingswear (PDSR) to Cardiff Central, and is seen passing Cullompton with Ex. LMS Royal Scot class 4-6-0 No.46100 'Royal Scot' leading with class 47 No.47805 (D1935) on the rear.
Regards Keith Turley.

Royal Scott at Cullompton 14th September 2021. Copyright Keith Turley

Many thanks Keith
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Dawlish Peak '78
Paul Barlow

A trace of exhaust as 45053 leaves Dawlish on the 09.20 Liverpool to Penzance 1V76. It's the 28th August 1978. Copyright Paul Barlow

Many thanks Paul
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33years ago today
Langstone Rock
Ron Kosys

47479 passes Langstone Rock on the 14th September 1988. Copyright Ron Kosys

If only we could go back by 33 years - many thanks Ron.
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Stoke Canon
Keith Turley
Royal Scot on route to Lingswear.

Ex. LMS Royal Scot class 4-6-0 No.46100 'Royal Scot' is seen passing Stoke Canon on 13th September 2021, working the 5Z46 09:31 Crewe SLS to Kingswear (PDSR) light engine and support coach move.
Regards Keith Turley.

Royal Scot looking very smart seen at Stoke Canon. -Also included a nice one of the SB too. 13th September 2021 Copyright Keith Turley

Many thanks Keith.
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Bathpool, Taunton
Bill Elston

Having finished railtour duty in the South West for now, Jubilee 45690 LEANDER headed back to Carnforth this morning from Bishops Lydeard,
and is seen passing Bathpool with its support coach.

Also, the 2U12  Penzance - Cardiff started from Exeter and due to 'an issue with the train crew',  dmu 150265 substituting for a Castle HST set.

45690 Leaander with it's support coach return up north, seen at Bathpool crossing, Taunton. 13th September 2021 Copyright Bill Elston

150265 as a 'Castle class' replacement. Again seen at Bathpool level crossing. 13th September 2021 Copyright Bill Elston

Many thanks bill.
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A significant Anniversary today
The Worlds Fastest Train run
​Michael L. Roach delves into his archives.

Many thanks Mike - glad you remembered the day.
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