Tiverton Junction
Ron Kosys
Ron Kosys
Ron writes:- I was disappointed to say the least about the really naff weather that dampened my enthusiasm with these particular shots, so much so I always intended to revisit and ‘try again’
As is oh-so-typical, I never did revisit before the station closed.
In fact my next visit happened to be 8th September 1989 – some thirteen YEARS later. I photographed 47213 at Silverton heading for Tiverton Junction with the Redland empties. Tiverton Junction was one of a few loading points scattered around the country for locally made Redland Roof Tiles, distributed via the Speedlink network. Despite setting off immediately, by the time I arrived at Tiverton Junction 47213 had placed the empty Redland wagons into the loading siding and returned immediately to Exeter Riverside light engine. Looking back, I wonder why I didn’t photograph the siding.....
I did photograph two 47’s passing on passenger trains though.
Many thanks indeed Ron. What an interesting place Tiverton Junction was in its heyday.
As is oh-so-typical, I never did revisit before the station closed.
In fact my next visit happened to be 8th September 1989 – some thirteen YEARS later. I photographed 47213 at Silverton heading for Tiverton Junction with the Redland empties. Tiverton Junction was one of a few loading points scattered around the country for locally made Redland Roof Tiles, distributed via the Speedlink network. Despite setting off immediately, by the time I arrived at Tiverton Junction 47213 had placed the empty Redland wagons into the loading siding and returned immediately to Exeter Riverside light engine. Looking back, I wonder why I didn’t photograph the siding.....
I did photograph two 47’s passing on passenger trains though.
Many thanks indeed Ron. What an interesting place Tiverton Junction was in its heyday.
1041 Western Prince Tiverton Junction. 31st May 1976. Copyright Ron Kosys
1048 Western Lady Tiverton Junction 31st May 1976 Copyright Ron Kosys
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Cornish Main line
Mark Lynam
Cornish Main line
Mark Lynam
Monday the 18th was a glorious day with largely completely clear skies for some late Autumn sunshine, I was out all day visiting mainline stations in mid and West Cornwall.
Thanks, Mark Lynam. And Many thanks to you Mark, a good day out.
Thanks, Mark Lynam. And Many thanks to you Mark, a good day out.
43041 at Penzance before working 2P60 0730 Penzance to Plymouth. It's 07.27 on the 18th November 2019. Copyright Mark Lynam.
Mounts Bay sunrise 07.55 18th November 2019. Copyright Mark Lynam
10-Car IET 802001+802017 arrives at St Erth working 1A82 0900 Penzance to London Paddington. The recent felling of trees here to make room for the access ramp to the park and ride car park has opened up this clear spot on the platform perfect for the low sunlight. 09.09 18th November 2019. Copyright Mark Lynam
43194 "Okehampton Castle" leads the 2C82 0900 Plymouth to Penzance into Redruth. It's 10.34 on the 18th November 2019. Copyright Mark Lynam.
43161 at St Austell 11.32 on the 18th November 2019. Copyright Mark Lynam
43192 at Camborne 12.06 18th November 2019. Copyright Mark Lynam
43041 'St Catherines Castle' seen at St Austell at 14.42 on the 18th November 2019. Copyright Mark Lynam