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19th November 2018

19/11/2018

 
The first passenger train ever to stop at Platform 4 at Filton Abbey Wood is welcomed by David Field. ​
Apologies for the late submission, but I have been at work in Derby all day and have only just returned to Bristol.

This morning 19 Nov 18, saw the return of rail traffic through Filton Abbey Wood station after the 3 week closure to enable the four tracking of Filton Bank.  It also heralded the first use by a passenger train of the newly constructed Platform 4 at Filton Abbey Wood.  The honour was bestowed on GWR's 150248 on the 2U00 0552 Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central service, which arrived around 9 minutes late.

Apologies for some of the photos, they were all taken on my phone's camera so may not be the best of quality, but still capture this little piece of rail history.

Kind Regards
 
Dave Field    

Many thanks David for your unique photographs of a special event in the history of Filton Abbey  Wood. I can't see many other photographers around!!​
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Filton Abbey Wood Platform 4 access ramp from existing Footbridge 19th November 2018 Copyright David Field
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Access Steps and Ramp - Platform 4 Filton Abbey Wood 19th November 2018 Copyright David Field
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Is there anyone there, can you hear me? Filton Abbey Wood Platform 4 19th November 2018 Copyright David Field
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Platform 4 of Filton Abbey Wood Station looking towards the footbridge 19th November 2018 Copyright David Field
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150248 Arrives at Platform 4 of Filton Abbey Wood Station with the 2U00 Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central 19th November 2018 Copyright David Field
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150248 Stands at Platform 4 of Filton Abbey Wood Station with the 2U00 Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central 19th November 2018 Copyright David Field
No need to apologise for the pictures, they are fine, many thanks to you for sending them in.
57602 Restormel Castle
​ The Night Riviera
Andrew Triggs
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​19th November 2018 57602 shortly after departing St Erth at 08.45 working 1C99, viewed from Arch Lane overbridge Copyright Andrew Triggs

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​19th November 2018 57602 running round the Night Riviera ECS on Slopers, viewed from Ponsandane footbridge at 09.25. Copyright Andrew Triggs

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​19th November 2018  Driver changing ends on 57602 at Ponsandane. Copyright Andrew Triggs

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19th November 2018 Having drawn the ECS forward, 57602 exits Slopers, heading to Longrock TMD. Copyright Andrew Triggs
Thanks Andrew
Great Bear
Trevor Tremethick

Recently Trevor Tremethick asked though this website and directly to 'STEAM Museum' at Swindon questions concerning the whereabouts of various artefacts once on display at Truro station.  Trevor had a reply from STEAM  and the enquiries that they have made have been inconclusive. We could say that  'the case remains open'!

Trevor writes - Interesting, however, is that there is a the model of 'The Great Bear' in store at Truro Museum. This is especially interesting as one of the full size  cabside number plates was sold at auction on Saturday (17th November 2018)  for £12,500! I was not the buyer! The original 'Flying Scotsman' nameplate (she is running with replicas these days) set a world record (I am told) at £64,500.

    Must be nice to have that sort of money! 
                         All the best from Barbara and Trevor. 
                                                
Many thanks for that info Trevor.


Winnen's Westerns
Penzance Sequence
​Roger Winnen
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D1010 Western Campaigner arrives at Penzance with a holiday express. Copyright Roger Winnen
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D1048 Western Lady arrives with a train at Penzance meantime D1010 Western Campaigner released of its train awaits departure from platform 2. 27th August 1976 Copyright Roger Winnen
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Same day D1010 Western Campaigner departs Penzance with its next duty a late Saturday afternoon express. 27th August 1976 Copyright Roger Winnen
Horse Cove
Chris Harvey

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47831 and its train of bright red Virgin Stock makes for an excellent contrast and picture in this view by Chris Harvey. Taken on the 3rd November 2001 Copyright
Many thanks Chris
50% of a Class 143 under power at Exeter Depot
​Leslie Curnow
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181116z A most unusual photograph of a 50% 143 under power at Exeter St David's. It is believed that repairs were being undertaken on this unit. - Copyright Leslie Curnow
Many thanks Leslie

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