23rd March 2019

"The Class 50 Terminator - Phoenixed!"

GBRf 50049 Defiance & 50007 Hercules also in the guise of 50 014 Warspite with The Class 50 Terminator – Phoenixed. As it was not activated on Real Time Trains, I suspect most of us had to wing it today to get a photograph; well it paid off for me. So this is the first of I expect many that you will see today. It passed me at 13.12 about 6 minutes late. By Mick House.  
Photos by Mick House & Martin Scane

50049 Defiance & 50007 Hercules pass Hallenbeagle. Copyright Mick House.

I’m sure you’ll get lots of photos but this is the down train at Redruth running 5 minutes late.
And very smart they look too.
Martin Scane.

50 049/007 pass Redruth. Copyright Martin Scane.

Many Thanks Martin.

On the return leg of the journey, 50007 Hercules also in the guise of 50 014 Warspite was leading 50049 Defiance, with Real Time Trains activated the ensemble left Penzance 8 minutes late.
​By Mick House.

50007 Hercules also in the guise of 50 014 Warspite was leading 50049 Defiance, pass Gwinear Road, 9 minutes late at 15.53. Copyright Mick House.

Deltic Devonian
​Roger Geach, Clive Smith and Roger Winnen

The 28th November 1981 saw Deltic 55016 Gordon Highlander work the 1Z40 railtour from  Finsbury Park to Exeter St Davids via the Berks & Hants, returning to Liverpool Street via the Southern. The  pictures show the Deltic passing Cowley Bridge Junction, amidst the throng of enthusiasts at St Davids and then passing Exeter Central signal box.
              Regards,  Clive Smith                   Many thanks Clive

55016 Gordon Highlander heads the Deltic Devonian on the approach to Exeter passes Cowley Bridge Junction. 28th November 1981 Copyright Clive Smith.

The Deltic Devonian was booked to stay an hour at St Davids. Here we see it waiting to start the climb towards Exeter Central. Note the array of signals and spectators on the board crossing.. 28th November 1981. Copyright Roger Winnen.

The scene at Exeter St Davids captured by Roger Geach. The crowds, the Deltic and the semaphores. 28th November 1981. Copyright Roger Geach.

The Devon Devonian has just passed through Exeter Central on its return journey. 28th November 1981

Gordon Highlander departs Yeovil Junction on the 28th November 1981. Note the enthusiast enjoying the fumes and the roar as he hangs out of the window clutching his microphone. 28th November 1981. Copyright Roger Winnen

To see more of this railtour please click here for our railtours collection, select Diesel Railtours in Cornwall & Devon 1960 - 1989 and then scroll down to 28th November 1981.