The end of an era approaches
As we say farewell to our
2 + 8 car fleet of HSTs !
Roger Winnen
As we say farewell to our
2 + 8 car fleet of HSTs !
Roger Winnen
190513a The 14.06 Paddington Penzance approaches Shillingham Tunnel. Copyright Roger Winnen
190516a 43061 Returns to Paddington with the 12.57 departure from Platform 4. Copyright Roger Winnen
190516c 43093 Stands to head the 16.57 Plymouth to Paddington service. Copyright Roger Winnen
190516d Legends of the Great Western carried on 43091. Copyright Roger Winnen
190516dd Having a word with the driver as The Welshman brings up the rear to the 16.57 to Paddington. Copyright Roger Winnen
190516f There were numerous 2 + 4 car HSTs around today which replaced alot of the sprinter traffic and making rides more comfortable. Copyright Roger Winnen
190516g 43009 Crossing the Royal Albert Bridge with the 14.03 Paddington Penzance service. I have been informed that this set will work the final Great Western HST from Pemzance on Saturday morning being the 06.50 to London Paddongton.- Copyright Roger Winnen
47815 Starcross
Martin Duff
Martin Duff
47815 09.35 Laira to Ely. Copyright Martin Duff.
47593 Starcross
Martin Duff
Martin Duff
47593 returns seen passing Starcross. Copyright Martin Duff
CLan Line at BTM
Paul Negus
Paul Negus
I managed to catch Clan Line on the Belmond British Pullman today on my way home - what a bonus! The whole train was immaculate and looked absolutely splendid in the sunshine.
We see Clan Line hauling the train backwards through Temple Meads to Pylle Hill Goods just west of the station where she ran round and then brought the train back into platform 11. A couple of close up shots illustrate just how hard the cleaners have worked!
Finally, Clan Line departs on time at 17:11 with just hint of slipping, quickly controlled by the driver. Not bad for a load of 12 - mainly Pullmans - unassisted with the severe curvature at Temple Meads.
Paul Negus. Many thanks indeed Paul
We see Clan Line hauling the train backwards through Temple Meads to Pylle Hill Goods just west of the station where she ran round and then brought the train back into platform 11. A couple of close up shots illustrate just how hard the cleaners have worked!
Finally, Clan Line departs on time at 17:11 with just hint of slipping, quickly controlled by the driver. Not bad for a load of 12 - mainly Pullmans - unassisted with the severe curvature at Temple Meads.
Paul Negus. Many thanks indeed Paul
Clan line arrives backwards at Bristol Temple Meads 15th May 2019. Copyright Paul Negus
Having run round Clan Line reappears at Bristol Temple Meads 15th May 2019. Copyright Paul Negus
A tribute to the cleaners as Clan line pauses at Bristol Temple Meads on the 15th May 2019. Copyright Paul Negus
Making a fine sight Clan Line departs eastwards from Temple Meads. 15th May 2019. Copyright Paul Negus.
Tamar Valley
Mark Lynam
Mark Lynam
Mark visits the Tamar Valley line on a glorious day. Many thanks Mark.
Over the border in Devon 150265 at Bere Alston working 2G70 1345 Gunnislake to Plymouth. Copyright Mark Lynam
The time honoured view as 150265 crosses Calstock Viaduct on Monday 12th May 2019. A picture always enhanced by a full tide. Copyright Mark Lynam
This picture well emphasises the climb from sea level as 150265 approaches the scenic Sandways level crossing working 2G69 1255 Plymouth to Gunnislake. Copyright Mark Lynam.
The end of the line. 150265 at Gunnislake before working 2G72 1545 Gunnislake to Plymouth. Copyright Mark Lynam
You have to look twice to spot it such is the drab livery of the 9-car IET 802106 at Saltash crossing the Royal Albert Bridge working 1C88 1603 London Paddington to Penzance. 12th May 2019. Copyright Mark Lynam
Class 47/57 Daytime runs
Craig Munday
Craig Munday
Tuesday the 14th May was another interesting day for Brush fans as 57604 worked the sleeper stock back East following the night before's failure of 57603. The train is seen passing Pentraze.
Later in the day, 47593 visited Saltash with the Locomotive Services Ltd class 47 47593 Galloway Princess on a crew run.
All the best, Craig. Many thanks Craig
Later in the day, 47593 visited Saltash with the Locomotive Services Ltd class 47 47593 Galloway Princess on a crew run.
All the best, Craig. Many thanks Craig
57604 5A40 at Pentraze 14th May 2019. Copyright Craig Munday
47593 at Saltash with the 0Z12 working on the 14th May 2019. Copyright Craig Munday
A nice bit of 'clag', the environmentalists nightmare as 47593 is opened up. 14th May 2019. Copyright Craig Munday
Lovely light and a beautiful picture as Craig captures 47593 on a route learning run. 14th May 2019. Copyright Craig Munday
Three at Brent
Clive Smith
Clive Smith
The two remaining 2+8 HST 'up' diagrams from Cornwall avoided the IET interloper on Wednesday 15th May 2019 but the 'joker in the pack' looks set to somewhat spoil what was Devon and Cornwall's final run-in with these iconic trains on the London services. Here are the two 'ups' at the site of Brent station along with Rail Operations Group 47815 taking away redundant HST carriages and a barrier vehicle.
Regards, CliveSmith Many Thanks Clive - not long now!!
Regards, CliveSmith Many Thanks Clive - not long now!!
(1) Just four days left and 43071 heads all blue set with 43196 on the rear through the site of Brent station with the 06.47 Penzance - Paddington. 15th May 2019, Copyright Clive Smith
(2) A solo 47 this time as Rail Operations Group 47815 passes the site of Brent station with the 5L46 09.35 Laira - Ely Papworth Sidings stock move in bright sunshine. 15th May 2019. Copyright Clive Smith
(3) 43093 heads the 07.41 Penzance - Paddington at Brent. 43171 is on the rear. 15th May 2019. Copyright Clive Smith