1st March 2022

Last Friday at Sunny Penzance
Mark Lynam

Off to the Welsh and Scottish capitals! GWR 43154 departs Penzance working 2U16 0850 Penzance to Cardiff Central, while XC 43357 would later work 1S49 0925 Penzance to Edinburgh. Copyright Mark Lynam

43357 departs Penzance working 1S49 0925 Penzance to Edinburgh, a journey time of just under 12 hours! Copyright Mark Lynam

57604 and 57603 in the sidings at Longrock depot as the sun rises. Copyright Mark Lynan

57603 resting in the sidings at Longrock depot while 08645 "St Piran" shunts sleeper coaches around. Copyright Mark Lynam

57604 at Longrock working the Friday only 3A50 1044 Longrock TMD to Reading Traincare Depot, running 39 late. Copyright Mark Lynam

Thanks Mark

Exeter
David Tozer

The long way round for a Colas Tamper DR 73913 working the 1120 Chard Junction to Westbury. A rare day light move West of Yeovil Junction taken at Exhibition Way Overbridge between Pinhoe and Exmouth Junction.

A little lucky as the weather was just turning inclement.
Best wishes, Dave. 

Exhibition Way, Exeter. DR 73913 28th February 2022 Copyright David Tozer.

Many thanks David

Taunton Area
Bill Elston

Today (28th February 2022)found me at a very gloomy Taunton, and the following observations were made;

1,and 2   Norton Fitzwarren for the trip working from Bishops Lydeard to Fairwater yd, powered by 66592 and 66547.
3,  43005 tailing the 2U18 1309 TAU - CDF.   passing Creech St Michael
4,  57603  on 5C99  Reading to PNZ ecs sleepr stock,  at Creech.
5,  Tamper, DR 73913  working Chard Jct  to Westbury.

Hope they are of interest, Cheers, Bill.

66952, Norton Fitzwarren. 28th February 2022. Copyright Bill Elston.

Bringing up the rear, 66547, Norton Fitzwarren. 28th February 2022. Copyright Bill Elston

43005, passing Creech St Michael 28th February 2022. Copyright Bill Elston.

57603, passing Creech St Michael 28th February 2022. Copyright Bill Elston.

DR73913. passing Creech St Michael. 28th February 2022. Copyright Bill Elston.

Many thanks Bill.
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Refreshment Room, for the rich and famous!
Redruth
Andrew and Diane

I am probably rambling a bit, (something I do a lot these days according to my children!), but out of the blue I remember having coffee in the superb station cafe at Redruth and came across the little plaque above the table, please see attached photograph. I assumed it was just a joke that Jenny Agutter sat where I was sitting. I checked online and sure enough the famous lady had sat there and was involved in the opening of the newly refurbished premises in 2002/2003.

Wall plaque at Redruth Station cafe, Copyright Andrew and Diane

Thank you both.
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A bridge not far enough!
Paul Roach

Woke up today and finally it was the day that work would commence on the bridge at Bodriggy. However after careful planning and lots of letters it seemed Network Rail had still decided that we should stay in our homes for the duration of the works, closing the road penning us inside! 

Bodriggy Rail over road bridge. 28th February 2022. Copyright Paul Roach.

Bodriggy diversions. The small lane leading off to the right provides access to various properties including Pauls! Some adjustment is necessary. 28th February 2022. Copyright Paul Roach.

Many thanks Paul - perhaps you can get in and out by helicopter - food dropped by drones. After all it's only for a few weeks.

Bodriggy diversions
Paul Roach

As can be seen from the above map the diversions are indeed very long - Paul lives on the west of the red marked area - Bodriggy School (Just over the fence from his home) is at the east end of the red marked area.

Good exercise - but don't be late for school!!
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Seen at
Ashbury Crossing
Ken Mumford

[1] Network Rail notice at either end of this footbridge built to replace a level crossing, replaced by half barriers and now large heavy concrete blocks either side of the railway line.
[2] 66616 heading west with a Freightliner approaching the east side of Ashbury Crossing.
[3] A Paddington bound IET about to pass over the west side of Ashbury Crossing.
[4] 66761 [with a name I couldn't make out!} heads west
[5] Whilst talking to a local farmer this one wagon train heading east surprised me and i was only able to get a going-away shot

The sign at either end of the footbridge. 28th February 2022. Copyright Ken Mumford.

Picture (2) 28th February 2022. Copyright Ken Mumford.

Picture (3) 28th February 2022. Copyright Ken Mumford.

Picture (4) 28th February 2022. Copyright Ken Mumford.

Picture (5) 28th February 2022. Copyright Ken Mumford.

Many thanks Ken.
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