24th August 2023

Above and around
Parsons tunnel
Paul Barlow

An early finish from work today, so I took advantage of the nice weather.
A few shots from the sea wall at Parsons tunnel

Kind regards, Paul Barlow.

43239 43303 pass Sprey Point on the 06.06 Edinburgh to Plymouth 1V50 23rd August 2023 Copyright Paul Barlow

GWR Castle set 43027 43187 1050 Penzance to Cardiff approaches Parsons tunnnel on the 23rd of August 2023. Copyright Paul Barlow

43239 43303 emerge from Parsons Tunnel on the 0606 Edinburgh to Plymouth 23rd August 2023 Copyright Paul Barlow

What better place to be in - many thanks Paul.

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Lyme Regis branch
Cannington viaduct
James Bown

Hi Keith This impressive structure of 203 yards long was made of mass concrete sections of which were were hauled up from The Cobb at Lyme Regis [over a mile away] by cableway, that must have been a fine sight. Due to Earth settlement during construction a diaphragm wall and a Jack arch were added to stabilise the line. It appears to be In reasonable condition considering the last trains ran over the structure in November 1965. Best wishes James Bown.

Cannington Viaduct 2023. Copyright James Bown.

Still after 58 years of disuse a remarkable structure - the 'Jack arch' adds to the interest. It would be extremely expensive to demolish. Many thanks John.

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For further information please see ​https://sremg.org.uk/structures/struct_44.html

Swindon steam
Ken Mumford

Morning trip.
Change over from diesel to steam at Willesden took longer than planned - why??
Timings should have been there 0907 to 1007 , but actual timings were 0912 to 1056, therefore it left 49 LATE. Slough left 44 LATE, Reading 46 LATE, Challow (for water) 1139 to 1202 and actually left 48 LATE.
Swindon - was due to stop on the middle track but sped ast platform 4 37 LATE at 1306 with a 32 LATE arrival at Bristol (Temple Meads).

Kind regards, Ken (Mumford) - Swindon     

45690 approaching Swindon. 23rd August 2023. Copyright Ken Mumford.

A very impressive shot of 45960 passing Swindon - return run. 23rd August 2023. Copyright Ken Mumford.

45960 passing Swindon and heading east. - return run. 23rd August 2023. Copyright Ken Mumford.

Many thanks Ken - it seems you had a unexpected wait at Swindon.

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Train mad Grandad
You'll enoy this

If you were impressed with the pictures of Looe signalbox signs a couple of days ago here is a link to introduce you to the gentleman concerned - all I can say is that I wish he lived in or near Cornwall.

​Grandad spends 30 years building working miniature railway in his back garden | Watch (msn.com)