22nd May 2022

Visitor to the
Exeter-Salisbury route
David Tozer

Gents,
Colas Stoneblower DR80301 ‘Stephen Cornish’ makes a welcome change from the Class 158, 159 and 159/1’s usually seen on this route. This was the 1030 6U40 Exeter (Riverside New Yard) to Eastleigh (East Yard). I even got a friendly toot from the driver and a flash of the marker lights.
Dave

Copyright David Tozer

Many Thanks David

Two Railtours for the price of one!
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Yesterday the South West was treated to two railtours, A Class 67 hauled train to Penzance and the Midland Pullman Barrow in Furness to Paignton.
To see our coverage of both these tours see 'Steam and Diesel Railtours '22 onwards or click here. 

Half way through the working day for 67006 seen at Long Rock having a refreshment break. 21st May 2022. Copyright Craig Munday

67006 on its return is about to cross Wheal Busy Crossing at 16.33 on the 21st May 2022 Copyright Mick House

220521e Departure at 16.37 of the Blue Pullman to Barrow in Furness arrival time 00.07 Sunday morning. Copyright Roger Winnen

May 21st
A busy day

May 21st was a busy day with not only two railtours but also the CRS's first outdoor event of the year to Okehampton and Paignton. Roger Winnen reports on a grand day out. 

220521m Some of our party at Exeter St David's Station. Left to Right Tony Brokenshire Mike Hichens and friend Kevin Salisbury Richard Horwood and Peter Bragg. Missing from the photo Andrew Alway and Gerry & Betty Chandler Copyright Roger Winnen

220521mm Crediton Signal Box photographed through the train window whilst on route to Okehampton. Copyright Roger Winnen

220521n Speeding through Yeoford Station on route to Okehampton. The platform here is still in situ, but non operational. Copyright Roger Winnen

220521nn 150232 forms the 12.26 service to Exeter Central. Copyright Roger Winnen

220521o The 150 unit departs Okehampton. Copyright Roger Winnen

220521p Looking around Okehampton Station. On this platform there was a buffet, bookstall and museum run by volunteers of the Dartmoor Railway, who were very helpfull indeed. Many thanks to you! Copyright Roger Winnen

220521q Looking down from the footbridge to Platforms 1 & 2. Copyright Roger Winnen

220521r Restoration work will comence next week on the Okehampton Station buildings. Copyright Roger Winnen

220521s The bridge at Little Petherick Creek as the train crosses the River Camel on route to Padstow.

220521t The new lighting installed on Platform 3 at Okehampton with the former goods shed in view. Copyright Roger Winnen

220521u Bring your dog with you by Rail.next time.

220521v Peter Bragg waits to join the 13.26 to Exeter Central which was quite busy with passengers. Copyright Roger Winnen

We then head for Paignton to view the Blue Pullman railtour. Click on Two Railtours for the price of one further up the page to access this Railtour

Weedkiller at
Lostwithiel
Craig Munday

66752 & 66790 at Lostwithiel with the 3Q98 on the 16th May 2022. Copyright Craig Munday

Many thanks Craig.
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Exeter Central
Clive Nye

Hiding in the shade 33016 departing Exeter Central with the 07.45 for Waterloo. 26th August 1978. Copyright Clive Nye

Many thanks Clive.
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