47529 at Southampton
Michael Adams
Michael Adams
Here is another picture, taken by Michael Adams ,showing 47529 under the wonderful signal gantry at the West end of Southampton station.This was taken on 13 April 1981 and the train is the 09.24 from Manchester to Poole. The replacement gantry takes shape. All the best, Michael. Copyright Michael Adams
Another Castle Class Named
Guy Vincent
Guy Vincent
This morning another class 43 power car was reported in service as being newly named. 43029 is now 'Caldicot Castle' so a further addition to the list and another castle chosen on the Welsh side of the Severn!
Regards, Guy.
Regards, Guy.
Caldicot Castle is about a mile as the crow flies from Caldicot Station. Many thanks Guy.
West Somerset Visit
Paul Barlow
Paul Barlow
Nice to see Minehead in operation once more.
2857 12,20 to Bishops Lydeard waits at Minehead. 18th May 2022. Copyright Paul Barlow.
7828 Odney Manor at Minehead station 18th May 2022. Copyright Paul Barlow.
Whiteball.
The 13.04 Paddington to Plymouth passes Whiteball. 18th May 2022 Copyright Paul Barlow.
43092 and 43155 13.00 Cardiff to Penzance from Eastbrook overbridge at Whiteball. 18th May 2022. Copyright Paul Barlow.
Okehampton
Queries from a cyclist
Queries from a cyclist
I have been to Okehampton many times on cycling the Granite Way over many years and when the café was open some nice refreshments taken. This last Saturday I noticed what appeared to be hinge pins on the canopy pillars. They were on all the pillars so would appear to be an intentional addition.
Does anyone know what their use was if at all any use?
Also are there any plans for running heritage T&RS up to Meldon or the quarry itself?
Regards - a cyclist.
Does anyone know what their use was if at all any use?
Also are there any plans for running heritage T&RS up to Meldon or the quarry itself?
Regards - a cyclist.
Pillar pins at Okehampton. 12th May 2022. Copyright - the cyclist.
With many thanks to our 'Cycling Friend' - can anybody answer the questions posed. Is there any future for a resumption of heritage services from Okehampton to Meldon Quarry Halt? Perhaps travellers on our CRS outing this coming Saturday can find out?
You may spray that again
Craig Munday
Craig Munday
Craig back from his travels to Eastleigh reports on the activities of the weedkiller train.
Some pictures from the Golden Weeks of high sun and long evenings once again.
GBRf's 66752 and 790 made an appearance at St Blazey over the weekend of 14th/15th May with the weedsprayer service. This impressive train replaces the MPV of previous years, and looks the business. A far cry from the ramshackle formations of years ago with chaps spraying out the side of vintage carriages converted. Some detail of the vehicles included including the swanky control module with all around vision.
Some trains at Perranwell (weeds beware) and 802109 at Pentraze looking great among the lineside flowers out in abundance.
Some pictures from the Golden Weeks of high sun and long evenings once again.
GBRf's 66752 and 790 made an appearance at St Blazey over the weekend of 14th/15th May with the weedsprayer service. This impressive train replaces the MPV of previous years, and looks the business. A far cry from the ramshackle formations of years ago with chaps spraying out the side of vintage carriages converted. Some detail of the vehicles included including the swanky control module with all around vision.
Some trains at Perranwell (weeds beware) and 802109 at Pentraze looking great among the lineside flowers out in abundance.
66790 66752 St Blazey weedsprayer. 14th May 2022. Copyright Craig Munday
66790 and 66752 Weedsprayer at St Blazey 14th May 2022. Copyright Craig Munday
Detail of the control vehicle for the weedsprayer - seen at St Blazey 14th May 2022. Copyright Craig Munday
Perranwell awaits the weedsprayer a smashing floral display on the platform. 150265 rolls in. 14th May 2022. Copyright Craig Munday
A Hitachi unit breasts the summit at Penstraze (Between Chacewater and Baldhu) 14th May 2022. Copyright Craig Munday
Many thanks Craig - lovely days out.
Bathpool Observations
Bill Elston
Bill Elston
Some passing traffic through Bathpool, today,
a) Castle HST set led by recently named 43171 Raglan Castle on 2U18 Taunton-Cardiff.
b) Cross-Country HST led by 43239, on 1V50, Edinburgh-Plymouth.
c) 66507 on 6C73 Westbury-Fairwater yd with fresh ballast for tonight's HOBC trip to Ruscombe ( near Maidenhead).
Hope they are of interest,
Best wishes,
Bill
P.S. Does anyone out there know what is happening with HST pcs 43187 and 43188, as they do not seem to have been used since August last year.
From Guy Vincents records
43187 Cardiff Castle (reported named at Laira on 11.01.2022)
43188 Newport Castle (reported 04.05.2020)
a) Castle HST set led by recently named 43171 Raglan Castle on 2U18 Taunton-Cardiff.
b) Cross-Country HST led by 43239, on 1V50, Edinburgh-Plymouth.
c) 66507 on 6C73 Westbury-Fairwater yd with fresh ballast for tonight's HOBC trip to Ruscombe ( near Maidenhead).
Hope they are of interest,
Best wishes,
Bill
P.S. Does anyone out there know what is happening with HST pcs 43187 and 43188, as they do not seem to have been used since August last year.
From Guy Vincents records
43187 Cardiff Castle (reported named at Laira on 11.01.2022)
43188 Newport Castle (reported 04.05.2020)
a) Castle HST set led by recently named 43171 Raglan Castle on 2U18 Taunton-Cardiff. 18th May 2022. Copyright Bill Elston.
b) Cross-Country HST led by 43239, on 1V50, Edinburgh-Plymouth. 18th May 2022. Copyright Bill Elston.
c) 66507 on 6C73 Westbury-Fairwater yd with fresh ballast for tonight's HOBC trip to Ruscombe ( near Maidenhead). 18th May 2022. Copyright Bill Elston.
Many thanks Bill.