15th January 2023

15/1/2023

Bathpool (Taunton)
Bill Elston

Hi Keith,
A GBRf - operated rail delivery train ran today, 6G97. 1523 Westbury to Par. It was hauled by MSC - liveried 66709 Sorrento, and tailed by 66770.
As it was running some 20min early, I headed to my 'go-to' location of Creech st Michael to see it but it was cut off by flood water, so I dashed round to Bathpool, and was lucky enough to catch it with 5 min to spare!
As can be seen from the photos, the River Tone was in full flood.
Best regards, Bill

66709 at Bathpool. 14th January 2023. Copyright Bill Elston.

Many thanks Bill. As can be seen furrther down in this News Column 66709 completed its journey right down to Penzance. It is nigh on impossible to keep all entries in time order - but many thanks to you all for your support.

Plymouth Power Cars
Andrew Triggs

Evening Keith/Roger,
The first jolly of the year to capture recently repainted (again) 43184, which was working 1V50 and 1E63 on the day for Cross Country Trains, with a trip thrown in to Laira T&RSMD, again to make the most of the remaining Power Cars stabled there, some in service with others now withdrawn and their days numbered, time waits for nothing and no one
All the Best
Andrew

A brief stop at St Austell on the way up to capture 43274 trailing 1Q18, as it clears the station on the way to Penzance (43290 leading) Copyright Andrew Triggs

GWR 08836 outside the Main Buildings Copyright Andrew Triggs

Viewed from Embankment Road overbridge, various stored, withdrawn and stabled FGW, GWR and XC Power cars, 43161 nearest the camera Copyright Andrew Triggs

XC 43285 with 43207 & 43304 with 43239, viewed from Embankment Road Copyright Andrew Triggs

Celebrity 43184 trailing 1V50 as it arrives at Plymouth from Edinburgh (43303 leading) Copyright Andrew Triggs

43184 following arrival on the rear of 1V50 at platform 4 at Plymouth, looking immaculate indeed Copyright Andrew Triggs

Many Thanks Andrew

Popped into
Truro Yard
Mick House

I was out and about this morning (14th Jan) photographing DR80210 Pandrol Jackson Stoneblower in Truro Yard and as usual when you are about to go, the crossing barriers come down and as it was a Castle Set about to departed Truro Station and we know that they are not long for this world I thought I better catch it departing. The set with 43 029 (Caldicot Castle) on the front and 43 188 (Newport Castle) at the rear passed over Truro Level crossing at 09.31 forming a Penzance to Cardiff service.

Regards Mick

1) DR 80210 Truro Yard 14th January 2023 Copyright Mick House

3) 43 029 Caldicot Castle. 14th January 2023 Copyright Mick House

4) 43 188 Newport Castle. 14th January 2023 Copyright Mick House .

You were well caught Mick, many thanks.

Floods
Martin Scane

Fkooded fields just East of Cowley Bridge Junction. 14th January 2023. Copyright Martin Scane.

Hi Keith. I’ve been travelling to Bristol regularly but strikes etc have meant a greater use of my car unfortunately and hence no photos. Today (14th January 23) however I ventured forth by train but my service was terminated at Weston due to flooding somewhere between there and Bristol TM. Hence a quick hop on the bus from WSM to Bristol. My journey home is, currently, going to plan by train with an on time departure from TM. Here’s a rather poor picture (from the window of a GWR Castle set) of flooded fields just East of Cowley Bridge Junction. Oh and it was a good day at the football with a fine 4-2 win. Cheers Martin

Many thanks Martin hope you got home okay.

Penzance Rail drop
Andrew Triggs

Evening Keith/Roger
Tonight's GBRf rail train drop with 66709 and 66770 top and tailing 6G97 15.37 Westbury Down T.C- Par (via Penzance) stabled at platform 1 at Penzance for CRS
All the Best
Andrew

1, 2 & 3. 66709 'Sorrento' leading on arrival at Penzance
4 & 5 66770 viewed from above the station wall
6. 66709 'Sorrento' Nameplate

Picture 1 Penzance 14th January 2023. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

Picture 2 Penzance 14th January 2023. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

Picture 3 Penzance 14th January 2023. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

Picture 4 Penzance 14th January 2023. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

Picture 5 Penzance 14th January 2023. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

Picture 6 Penzance 14th January 2023. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

Many thanks Andrew - a nice clear evening.

B & W Movements
Jon Hird

Hi Keith/Roger, The BWR had another move around today. 50042 and a couple carriages were taken to Bodmin Parkway by 47306, and a couple of other coaches were propelled back up to General.
I’m sure Chris Bellett will have some photos from the signal box for you too..?
A very interesting day watching the big shunt at Parkway and luckily the weather was kind, too.
I’ve tried to attach the photos in the order that things happened, I’m not sure whether they will arrive with you in the same order though!
All the best, Jon Hird