21st November 2022

Sunshine & Showers
Clive Smith

A meander around the South Devon coast this Sunday found some nice spells of sunshine punctuated by the odd sharp shower.
Regards, Clive Smith.

(1) 43022 and 43005 form the 2C65 08.00 Bristol TM - Plymouth passing Coryton Cove at Dawlish. 20th November 2022 Copyright Clive Smith

(2) 43005 and 43022 then formed the 10.48 Plymouth - Cardiff Central seen here at Dawlish Warren. 20th November 2022 Copyright Clive Smith

(3) 43357 heads the 1V48 08.11 Leeds - Plymouth past Cockwood Harbour . 43301 is on the rear. 20th November 2022 Copyright Clive Smith. This time the weather has played ball, one of a railway photographers dreams.

Many thanks Clive - keep up the good work.
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By Tre, Pol and Pen Ye shall know the Cornishmen
Trenoweth & Trewiddle
Craig Munday

Hi Keith
Rather like Wetherspoons "Fish and chip Friday" the four weekly NMT run is also hotly anticipated! The lure of a non-green train in the countryside is a bonus, and the red power cars adding to the colours. We eagerly await fine weather on such Fridays, which local photographers often banter about. 

On 18th however it was bright early doors for the down working, which has the sun to the aft unfortunately. The rounded fronts, and chevron shape of a power car does allow some leniency with the sun, but I prefer a side-on for this service. The tree tops around Trenowth are beautiful this time of year so I plumped for a distant view to illustrate the Autumn. I braved the viaduct view from Trewiddle of the return, but blotches of clouds spoiled that. The new housing estate may soon obliterate this stunning view.

Here's looking forward to the LSL working this coming Thursday of a possible class 37/47 coming to Long Rock to collect two GWR blue trailers for scrap. Check out RTT for the exact timings.

Best wishes, Craig 

1Q18 NMT Trenowth 18th November 2022. Copyright Craig Munday

Trewiddle NMT 18th November 2022. Copyright Craig Munday. A couple of the clay tips in the background make for the Cornish Alps in wintertime.

Superb views Craig, you certainly got the autumn tints. Many thanks indeed.
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150221 Long Rock Depot
Roger Salter

150221 at Long Rock depot where its quite rare to see a unit stabled at the depot. Copyright Roger Salter

Thanks Roger

Whatever will we see next?
Lily's Kitchen, Cullompton
Keith Turley

On 20th November 2022, GWR Hitachi class 802 No.802106 with Lily's kitchen advertising vinyls on one end only passes Cullompton, working the 1A86 14:13 Exeter St. Davids to London Paddington service.
Regards Keith Turley.

Many thanks Keith, what on earth would 'Brunel' have said about this garish livery on his line. Personally I think it very much adds to the interest.
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Tarka Railway
David Tozer

Gents, Of interest,
Tarka Valley Railway takes delivery of ex-GWR Pacer unit (railadvent.co.uk)
Dave Tozer

Of interest indeed - many thanks David
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