21st May 2020

Chetnole
Bill Elston

Hi Keith,
I popped over the border into Dorset today and visited Chetnole on the Yeovil to Weymouth line.
Photo 1 shows blue 166215 on the 2Z78, 1533 Westbury to Weymouth; photos 2 and 3 are of
37610 (leading) and 37612 on the Tyseley to Bristol High Level siding  via Weymouth test train.
As you can see, what a green and pleasant land we live in!

Stay safe, Bill .

Blue 166215 on the 2Z78, 1533 Westbury to Weymouth. 20th May 2020. Copyright Bill Elston.

37610 Test train Tysley to Bristol High Level siding via Weymouth. 20th May 2020 Copyright Bill Elston.

37612 at the rear of the Test train passes Chetnole. 20th May 2020. Copyright Bill Elston.

Fine pictures on a glorious day in a green and pleasant land, many thanks Bill.
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Steam at
Respryn
Chris Harvey

Please find attached a shot of a steam-hauled charter captured at Respryn in May 2004, which you might be able to use. 
Doubled-headed by Castles 5029 and 5051 (the latter totally hidden by steam and smoke), here the the 1520 Penzance - Ealing Broadway "Cornubian", charging east through Respryn towards Bodmin Parkway. I remember that the noise was absolutely terrific!
Note the tribute to Bryan Dudley-Ward on the headboard, a legendary steam driver who had passed away earlier that year.

Best Regards,  Chris Harvey.

Two Castles 5029 and 5051 at Respryn. 31st May 2004. Copyright Chris Harvey

Bryan Dudley-Ward is commemorated on the headboard, 31st May 2004. Copyright Chris Harvey

Many thanks to you Chris.