22nd August 2021

Don't tell anyone but its
Rogers Birthday today.

He was 75 on the 22nd August 2020 - work it out yourself.

Congratulations  Roger
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An interlude at
Kemble
Ken Mumford

An interesting time at Kemble - the main 'attraction' being 35028 [hauling THE COTSWOLD VENTURER organised by THE RAILWAY TOURING COMPANY].being watered.
Kind regards and keep safe,
Ken Mumford

An essential part of the proceedings but something one doesn't often see. The Bells & Two Tones water tanker outside Kemble Station. 21st August 2021. Copyright Ken Mumford.

Clan Line arrives - 21st August 2021. Copyright Ken Mumford.

Clan line draws to a standstill at Kemble. From the footbridge. 21st August 2021. Copyright Ken Mumford.

Drawing the coal forward on Clan Line at Kemble 21st August 2021. Copyight Ken Mumford

Clan line looking immaculate. 21st August 2021. Copyright Ken Mumford.]

A steamy image as 35028 departs Kemble 21st August 2021. Copyright Ken Mumford.

Kemble departure - heading for the tunnel. 21st August 2021. Copyright Ken Mumford.

Many thanks Ken.
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Railway Infrastructure Database
John  Roberts

John writes :- Just found this useful site: www.signallingnotices.org.uk.
Absolute Block with colour-light signalling is fairly common, but Track Circuit Block with mechanical signalling seems counter-intuitive. Is Liskeard the only example in both directions?
Try clicking on the link above - Happy browsing! JR.

Thanks John.
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Phil Smith asks
Do you know these Drivers?

Phil wonders who these drivers might be?

The driver of 45102 seen in 1986 but who was he? The loco was withdrawn on the 9th September 1986 and scrapped at Vic Berry in Leicester in October 1988. Copyright Phil Smith

Seen in 1987 but who might this gentleman be. Copyright Phil Smith

The driver of 33060 a cheerful chap. Seen in 1988 - lovely man. Copyright Phil Smith

Many thanks Phil - one hope that they are still enjoying life in retirement - 30 years on.
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The journey back from Bristol
Martin Scane

Martin returns via Westbury - an interesting route.

Westbury 66850 David Maidment CBE 21st August 2021 Copyright Martin Scane

Another view of 66850' David Maidment CBE' at Westbury on the 21st August 2021 Copyright Martin Scane

Before we leave Westbury a shot of 158 760 departing working the 13.41 service to Gloucester and about to take the Trowbridge line. 21st August 2021 Copyright Martin Scane.

Pausing at Exeter to change trains we see 150202 in a rather tired station. 21st August 2021. Copyright Martin Scane.

Many thanks Martin.
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