17th August 2023

17/8/2023

The Isle of Wight Railways 50Years Ago
The rolling stock dated from the 1923 period
Roger Winnen

730801c Ryde St Johns. Copyright Roger Winnen

730801d Ryde St Johns. Copyright Roger Winnen

730801n No 32 on Ryde Pierhead. Copyright Roger Winnen

730801p Signal at Sandown. Copyright Roger Winnen

730801r Shanklin Station. Copyright Roger Winnen

730801s Shanklin Station. Copyright Roger Winnen Edit

Around and about
Jon Hird

So please find attached some photos from 15th August 2023 and 16th August 2023.

66199 passing Middleway with loaded JIA’s from Goonbarrow to Fowey (15.08)
43156 climbing Treesmill with 2P13 Penzance - Plymouth (15.08)
Ex-works 66190 leading 6C53 St. Blazey - Exeter JIA’s through Restormel (16.08)
57601 leading ‘The Northern Belle’ through Restormel (16.08)
And finally 57313 returning the railtour at Moorswater (16.08)

Hope they’re of interest! All the best, Jon

Many thanks Jon - making good use of your holiday.

Visit to Rocks
Phil Hadley

Dear Keith,
I caught all three shunters stabled at the end of the Rocks Sidings last night on my travels, though it was difficult to find a good angle to get them all in. If the photos are of interest feel free to use them with CRS.

I'm at the West of England Steam Rally this weekend with a part of my photo exhibition on Cornwall in WW2, so praying for good weather!

Trust all well with you. All the best, Phil

Shunters at Rocks (1) 15th August 2023. Copyright Phil Hadley.

Shunters at Rocks (2) 15th August 2023. Copyright Phil Hadley.

Many thanks Phil, you were indeed lucky with you pictures of three shunters at once. The forecast for this weekend is good so we hope that those who attend the Traction Engine Rally will make a point of finding you and your exhibition.

Passing traffic at
Cogload Junction
Bill Elston

Busy spell at Cogload today,

Photo 1)   The Northern Belle operating from Cardiff to Par, with t/t 57601 Windsor Castle, and 57313 Scarborough Castle.

Photo 3)   1V50 Edinb to Plym, with 43378 and 43366 at the rear.

Photo 4)   6Z90 Westbury to Exeter riverside and back, 66012 with RHTT tanks.

Photo 5)   2C73, Cardiff to Tau., with 43010 and 43155.

Hope these are of interest,

Take care, Bill

Photo (1) 57601, Cogload. 16th August 2023. Copyright Bill Elston

Many thanks Bill.

Traction Engines Rally
Stithians Showground

The West of England Steam Engine Society Rally
The West of England Steam Engine Society Rally
https://www.weses.co.uk

The West of England Steam Engine Society Rally Stithians Showground - 18th, 19th and 20th August 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-JPuUmdm3E 2023 Show ...

Coal Supplies - a critical situation

More than 150 heritage steam railways in the UK are facing a potential "critical" shortage of coal, prompting some services to be cancelled or postponed as supplies dwindle.
The issue has arisen after the Ffos-y-Fran coal mine in South Wales ceased production in January, earlier than expected. It was the last of the UK mines which supplied coal suitable for steam trains.
The conflict in Ukraine has also meant that supplies of Russian coal have stopped, meaning some railways have only one month's supply left.

One hopes that all the owners of Traction Engines and the like have stocked up ready for the 'steam up' this weekend.

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