19th December 2018

19/12/2018

Newton St Cyres
Ron Kosys

A very lucky shaft of light illuminates 33012 and 33020 making a delightful picture as they pass through Newton St Cyres on the 27th July 1988 Copyright Ron Kosys Note the down platform and shelter still in situ but disused.

Waterloo Peak
Clive Smith

On the 11th June 1985 to celebrate the 300th anniversary (1685 - 1985) of the Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards 45143 was sent to Waterloo for a re-dedication of its nameplate . The ceremony was held four days before the 170th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. The loco was specially prepared by Toton and worked throughout on the 05:48 Exeter - Waterloo service. It returned on the 13:10 Waterloo - Exeter service. Less than two years later the loco was withdrawn on May 7th 1987.
Regards, Clive Smith Many thanks indeed Clive

(1) The peak awaits departure at Exeter St Davids on the 05.48 to Waterloo. Note the recently lifted through line. 11th June 1985. Copyright Clive Smith

(2) Waterloo is certainly not in our area but the picture shows the historic appearance of the peak and the addition of '1685 - 1985' to the nameplate. 11th June 1985, Copyright Clive Smith

(3) Back in our area 45143 stands at Salisbury with the 13.10 Waterloo - Exeter St Davids. 11th June 1985. Copyright Clive Smith.

(4) Nearing the end of its historic day the peak waits at Honiton to cross an up service. 11th June 1985 Copyright Clive Smith

Long Rock
- closed doors
Craig Munday

As the first evening down Paddington service goes over to class 802, I thought I'd better get some Long Rock pictures. Thanks to the team there I took some pictures before dawn on Sun 16th Dec. The holding sidings were full with three HST's plus the sleeper stock. The IET which stabled overnight was in the shed, 802019, and sat next to 57605.

None the less, the lineup was impressive and looked great in the dark under the depot lights. The former Anglia buffet Mk3 was inside too.

All the best, Craig Many thanks indeed Craig.