Braunton heads the
English Riviera Express
David Tozer Andrew Triggs
Roger Winnen
English Riviera Express
David Tozer Andrew Triggs
Roger Winnen
Sometimes you win and others you lose. 34046 at Exminster in superb sunshine. 34046 at Stoke Canon. Yes, a nice big black cloud appeared at the wrong time. Dave Many thanks.
34046 'Braunton' leading 1Z27 08:00 Bristol Temple Meads to Kingswear 'The English Riviera Express' clearing Whiteball Tunnel (Devon end) 30.6.2019 Copyright Andrew Triggs
34046 at speed at Exminster 11.21 30th June 2019. Copyright David Tozer
190630a 34046 Braunton arrives at Paignton on the 08.00 from Bristol Temple Meads. Copyright Roger Winnen
190630c Tender first from Kingswear 34046 arrives at Churston for turning. Copyright Roger Winnen
190630d Turning the loco at Churston prior to running to Paignton for coaling. Copyright Roger Winnen
190630e 34046 Departs from Churston to Paignton, alongside is resident 7827 Lydham Manor Copyright Roger Winnen
190630ff 34046 Braunton receives maintenance at Queens Park Station Paignton. Copyright Roger Winnen
190630h Loading the coal by conveyor belt at Paignton. Copyright Roger Winnen
190630i 34046 Braunton storms though Exeter St David's at 18.04. Copyright Roger Winnen
190630j A majestic sight indeed at Exeter. Copyright Roger Winnen
34046 catches the 'glint' at Stoke Canon. 18.08 30th June 2019. Copyright David Tozer.
The Pathfinder Mazey Day Cornishman
Tame Bridge Parkway to Penzance
Tame Bridge Parkway to Penzance
37059 & 37218 pass Cheston Bridge east of Wrangaton at 18.30 with the 16.07 Penzance - Tame Bridge Parkway railtour with 68004 on the rear. This is a new photographic spot for me and worked out quite well. A problem in South Devon with return railtours is the late evening sun .The sun was shining high and bright in the north west so I took a punt on the former Wrangaton station but the steep cutting sides created too much shadow. In the distance down the track I could see another bridge and as the line curves around a little to the north east decided to investigate. Thankfully the drastic vegetation clearance along vast stretches of the main line around here had opened up a quite useful vantage point. Wrangaton station is in the distance located below the visible dwelling which are flats created from the former Coach House Inn closed in 2000. Copyright Clive Smith
Restormel - the returning Mazey Day railtour. 29th June 2019. Copyright Craig Munday
The Mazey Day 'Cornishman' heads west seen passing Wheal Busy. Copyright Roger Aston
The Mazey Day Cornishman is seen rounding the curve at Gwinear Road. Copyright Ollie Turrell
190629s The return special due to depart at 16.07 to Tame Bridge Parkway. Copyright Martin Duff
190629t The two 37s at the head of the train in Penzance. Copyright Martin Duff
Further coverage on the Mazey Day tour to Penzance Click Here on 1918 Features Mid June to December 2019.
Golden Weeks
Craig Munday
Craig Munday
Craig presents his collection for the best weeks, well, the longest days of the year. Many thanks indeed Craig,
An evening visit to Restormel on one of the longest days. The light, foxgloves and scenery lit so beautifully here, I wanted some pictures. 66150 scotted back light engine after working the JIAs to Exeter Riverside. 19th June 2019. Copyright Craig Munday.
Restormel - again in the evening short blue HST fitted well between the bridge and fence. Copyright Criag Munday
The next day 66150 is seen propelling its train of JIAs out of Par Up Through line, bound for Treviscoe. 20th June 2019. Copyright Craig Munday.
Par. Tornado on its first visit before returning to Laira for turning on the triangle. 23rd June 2019. Copyright Craig Munday
Colas 66847 visited Moorswater with the cement on 26th. I was out with our Regional Freight Manager Chris Constable so he could see first hand some of the local issued with delivering the goods (as it were). The new passenger timetable is particularly challenging fitting in the freight services, and pathing is now paramount. 26th June 2019.
Chris Constable, Regional Freight Manager at Moorswater. 26th June 2019.
Back at St Blazey, some contractors had a cherry picker dismantling the water tower. They kindly allowed me a birds eye view of 66097 shunting the afternoon freight. The turntable can be seen in one view. 26th June 2019. Copyright Craig Munday.
Malago Vale - the outward Mazey Day Railtour. 29th June 2019. Copyright Craig Munday.
Restormel - the returning Mazey Day railtour. 29th June 2019. Copyright Craig Munday