17th March 2020

17/3/2020

Falmouth 1979
Michael Forward

Michael writes!
I am not going near London and on the underground and may suspend my trips altogether in the light of Boris’s pronouncement today.Just when specials are starting to run again and Galas coming up.Was planning a trip to Swindon and Cricklade on 28th but who knows if Ishall go or if it will be cancelled. We are in worrying times.
Back to more carefree times I attach a picture taken at Falmouth on 20 June 1979 of W51574 heading a Swindon Cross Country unit on the 2pm to Truro.
All the best ,Michael

Thanks Michael

South Devon Railway
'Old Friends Reunited'
Roger Winnen

Welcome to the South Devon Railway's Spring Steam Gala
'Old Friends Reunited' with 4555 1369 6412 & 5542
With many thanks to the Dartmouth Steam Railway and Riverboat Company that we welcome the newly restored Great Western Prairie tank 4555 to haul trains on this railway over the weekend of 14th & 15th March 2020, recreating scenes that haven't been seen for over 47 years on the line!

The Dart Valley Railway 47 years ago in 1973

1973a4588 Stands at Staverton prior to its transfer to the Paignton & Dartmouth Line. Copyright Roger Winnen

1973b A line up of 4588 14xx Class 6435 and 1369 at Staverton. Copyright Roger Winnen

1973c 4555 Approaches Staverton with a train for Buckfastleigh in 1973, How times have changed. Copyright Roger Winnen

1973d 4555 Arrives at Buckfastleigh. Copyright Roger Winnen

1973e How this area at Buckfastleigh has changed over the years. Copyright Roger Winnen

1973l Looking towards the shed area at Buckfastleigh with auto coaches in the view. Copyright Roger Winnen

The South Devon Railway Sunday 15th March 2020
47 Years Later 4555 pulls into Totnes

200315a 4555 Arrives at Totnes Riverside with the 10.30 from Buckfastleigh. Copyright Roger Winnen

200315b 4555 runs around its train at Totnes to form the 11.20 return working. Copyright Roger Winnen

200315c Arriving at Staverton, 5542 Spent most of it's working life around the Bristol area covering nearly one million miles before being withdrawn in 1961. Copyright Roger Winnen

200315d GWR Pannier Tank 1369 arrives at Staverton with the 15.15 from Totnes. Built at Swindon also in 1934, 1369 is returning to traffic after its recent overhaul and new livery for 2020. Copyright Roger Winnen

200315e 6412 built at Swindon in 1934 arrives at Staverton with the auto from Buckfastleigh. This engine arrived at Buckfastleigh in the mid 1960s and had the honour of hauling the first Dart Valley Trains alongside 4555. Copyright Roger Winnen

200315o 1369 Departs Buckfastleigh on the goods for Bishops Bridge.. Copyright Roger Winnen

200315f Springtime at Totnes with 5542 running around to work the last train to Buckfastleigh at 16.45. Copyright Roger Winnen

Shunting on Marazion Marsh
Edward Hand

A very interesting photograph of a North British Class 22 D6313 shunting on the Marsh at Marazion

Shunting on Marazion Marsh Sidings. Copyright Edward Hand

Many Thanks Edward

South Devon Gala
Sat 14th March 2020
Roger Salter

4555 Departs Buckfastleigh on the 12.10 service to Totnes Riverside. Copyright Roger Salter

5542 Moves from the shed yard to form the 13.00 to Totnes. Copyright Roger Salter

1369 forms the goods to Bishops Bridge. Copyright Roger Salter

4555 Departs Buckfastleith on a service to Totnes. Copyright Roger Salter

6412 Works the Auto to Staverton. Copyright Roger Salter

Thanks Roger

Last weekend at the
Lynton and Barnstaple
Paul Barlow

Hi Keith

A few shots taken today (14th March 2020) at the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway

It was a residents weekend for anyone who lives in EX or TA postcodes so I took advantage of this.

Replica of the original 762 Lyd was the working trains. This loco was built in 2017, the original being scrapped in 1935 when the line was closed.

kind regards

Paul Barlow

1 Woody Bay station 762 Lyd awaits departure on the 1215 to Killington Lane. No 8 Faith is giving foootplate rides 14 March 2020. Copyright Paul Barlow.