Devon Weekend Ramblings
Pt 2 Torrington Station
Andrew Triggs
Pt 2 Torrington Station
Andrew Triggs
A visit to Torrington Station after visiting Meeth, where it now trades as the 'Puffing Billy Trading Company', sadly it was closed so no inside shots could be taken, but the Tarka Valley Railway have their stock and base there, since forming in 2008. 2 Diesel Shunters 'Torrington Cavalier' and 'Progress' at either end with a Mk1 TSO no.3924, Oil tanker no.PO 653, BR Clay Hood no.743169 and Brake Van no.954681 were on site
All the Best, Andrew Many thanks Andrew
All the Best, Andrew Many thanks Andrew
The Main Station Buildings, viewed from the car park 14.6.2019 Copyright Andrew Triggs
Looking down the platform, in the Watergate Halt direction 14.6.2019. Copyright Andrew Triggs
The classic Torrington road bridge shot, looking towards Bideford 14.6.2019 Copyright Andrew Triggs
The TVR stock in the platform at Torrington 14.6.2019 Copyright Andrew Triggs
The restored concrete station sign 14.6.2019. Copyright Andrew Triggs
The signalbox view -
St Erth Remodelled
Craig Munday
St Erth Remodelled
Craig Munday
The recent enhancement works on the Bay platform are now largely complete. The new curved platform is exaggerated through a telephoto lens as the four car train awaits departure, still controlled by semaphore signals. The new high density platform and car park spaces has resulted in the Park and Ride station at Lelant Saltings being effectively closed - only one train a day currently serves the station. Lelant Saltings opened in 1977 and revolutionized day trips to the road congested resort. An improved journey time of 11 minutes now applies without the Saltings call.
Also of note is the still extant, though shortened Bay Siding to the right hand side.
Kind regards, Craig Munday
Many thanks indeed Craig, your privileged views are much appreciated.
Also of note is the still extant, though shortened Bay Siding to the right hand side.
Kind regards, Craig Munday
Many thanks indeed Craig, your privileged views are much appreciated.
08.22 on the 16th June 2019. Copyright Craig Munday.
08.54 16th June 2019. Copyright Craig Munday.
150 238 leaves for yet another trip down the branch while a Castle Class waits in the up platform. 13.45 16th June 2019. Copyright Craig Munday.
A brilliant sight at
Bristol Temple Meads
Paul Negus
Bristol Temple Meads
Paul Negus
What a lovely sight - a rake of ten gleaming red and cream coaches under the train shed at Temple Meads this morning! It's great to see coaches with no peeling roof paint and I do like Saphos Train's logo.
Braunton and support coach - red and cream too - plus two Class 47s were tucked away in Barton Hill TMD just to the east of the station.
These had formed the English Riviera Express which featured on the website yesterday.
Best wishes, Paul Negus Many thanks Paul.
Braunton and support coach - red and cream too - plus two Class 47s were tucked away in Barton Hill TMD just to the east of the station.
These had formed the English Riviera Express which featured on the website yesterday.
Best wishes, Paul Negus Many thanks Paul.
BTM SAPHOS COACHES - the logo. 16th June 2019 Copyright Paul Negus
BTM SAPHOS COACHES from the west. 16th June 2019 Copyright Paul Negus
BTM SAPHOS COACHES from the east. 16th June 2019 Copyright Paul Negus. Don't they look grand?
Activity at
Long Rock
Martin Scane
Long Rock
Martin Scane
A general yard view. 17th June 2019.
Tintagel Castle reversing the Night Riviera stock into the depot. 17th June 2019 Copyright Martin Scane.
Many thanks Martin.