The first Dedicated
Rail Cams in Cornwall
Rail Cams in Cornwall
The First Dedicated Rail cam`s in Cornwall. By Mick House.
In conjunction with Railcam UK and Kernow Model Rail Centre, on its 20th anniversary year, we have great pleasure in announcing the installation of not one but two rail cam`s the first in Cornwall and located in Sorrier.
Go to Railcam.UK and register free for limited access or subscribe for full access. The two cameras will start streaming live at 10am on Saturday 24th September.
Kernow Railcam 1) Looking towards Truro, 57 605 with the 1C50 passes with the down sleeper this morning 23rd September 2022 heading for Penzance.
Kernow Railcam 2) Looking towards Penzance 43 162 on the front and 43 097 at the rear, with the 2U14 passes this morning 23rd September 2022 heading for Cardiff
In conjunction with Railcam UK and Kernow Model Rail Centre, on its 20th anniversary year, we have great pleasure in announcing the installation of not one but two rail cam`s the first in Cornwall and located in Sorrier.
Go to Railcam.UK and register free for limited access or subscribe for full access. The two cameras will start streaming live at 10am on Saturday 24th September.
Kernow Railcam 1) Looking towards Truro, 57 605 with the 1C50 passes with the down sleeper this morning 23rd September 2022 heading for Penzance.
Kernow Railcam 2) Looking towards Penzance 43 162 on the front and 43 097 at the rear, with the 2U14 passes this morning 23rd September 2022 heading for Cardiff
1) Kernow Railcam 1 Copyright Mick House
2) Kernow Railcam 2 Copyright Mick House
Something new for you to try - congratulations Mick.
Test Train at
Westbury & Melksham
Guy Vincent
Westbury & Melksham
Guy Vincent
Today (22nd September 2022) I had intended going out to see the monthly run of the Network Rail New Measurement Train (1Q23 0558 Reading Triangle-Salisbury-Exeter St Davids-Salisbury-Westbury-Southampton-Reading) and while checking its whereabouts noticed that the schedule had just been altered. After going to Exeter 1Q23 terminated at Salisbury from where it was given a VSTP path: 1Z23 1258 Salisbury-Reading Triangle via Westbury, Melksham and Swindon.
After seeing the train at Westbury I went onto Melksham for the relatively rare spectacle of it heading east just after 2pm. For the record the complete formation was 43290 977995 977994 977993 975814 977984 and 43299. Friday 23rd should see the NMT reach Penzance, unless of course it is amended again. The former LNER power cars are very shabby now and in need of repainting.
Four images attached. Best regards. Guy Vincent.
After seeing the train at Westbury I went onto Melksham for the relatively rare spectacle of it heading east just after 2pm. For the record the complete formation was 43290 977995 977994 977993 975814 977984 and 43299. Friday 23rd should see the NMT reach Penzance, unless of course it is amended again. The former LNER power cars are very shabby now and in need of repainting.
Four images attached. Best regards. Guy Vincent.
Westbury 43299 rear of 1Z23 1258 Salisbury-Reading Triangle via Swindon 22nd September 2022. Copyright Guy Vincent
Westbury 43290 leading 1Z23 1258 Salisbury-Reading Triangle NMT. 22nd September 2022. Copyright Guy Vincent
Melksham 43290 leading 1Z23 1258 Salisbury-Reading Triangle 22nd September 2022. Copyright Guy Vincent
Melksham 43299 trailing 1Z23 1258 Salisbury-Reading Triangle. 22nd September 2022. Copyright Guy Vincent
Many thanks Guy.
Statesman Charter
York to Penzance
Guy Vincent
York to Penzance
Guy Vincent
Another reason to go out today, this time only as far as Clink Road, Frome to see LSL's immaculate class 47 duo 47593 and 47614 (actually 47853 on TOPS) heading westwards with Statesman Rail's 1Z23 0606 York-Penzance 'Cornish Explorer Statesman'. This is a 3 day excursion so no doubt the train wil be well covered as it makes its way through the Duchy. The full formation is: 47593 47614, 17056 6708 (Mount Helicon) 3438 (Ben Lomond) 3188 (Cadair Idris) 80043 (Kitchen Car) 3229 (Snowdon) 3312 (Helvellyn) 1211 (Snaefell) 3384 (Penyghent) 3426 (Ben Nevis) 3344 (Ben Cruachan).
With best regards. Guy Vincent
With best regards. Guy Vincent
Clink, Frome 47593 & 47614 1Z23 0606 York-Penzance Statesman 23rd September 2022. Copyright Guy Vincent.
Many thanks Guy.
Statesman Charter
Cowley Bridge
Keith Turley
Cowley Bridge
Keith Turley
On 23rd September 2022 LSL operated class 47s Nos.47593 'Galloway Princes' and 47853 (47614)
pass Cowley Bridge Junc. working the 1Z23 06:06 York to Penzance 'Cornish explorer statesman' charter.
Regards Keith Turley.
pass Cowley Bridge Junc. working the 1Z23 06:06 York to Penzance 'Cornish explorer statesman' charter.
Regards Keith Turley.
Cowley Bridge Jct. 23rd September 2022. Statesman Copyright Keith Turley.
Statesman Charter
Gissons, Exminster
Paul Barlow
47593 47614 pass Gissons Exminster on 06.08 York to Penzance Cornish Explorer statesman. Copyright Paul Barlow.
A very nice picture Paul - I (KJ) personally think the bovine inclusion makes the picture all the more interesting.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Statesman Charter
Laira Jct.
Clive Smith
Laira Jct.
Clive Smith
47593 47614 pass Laira Jct on 06.08 York to Penzance Cornish Explorer statesman. Copyright Clive Smith.
Many thanks Clive - lovely bright sunlight.
Statesman Charter
Apex, Scorrier
Mick House
Apex, Scorrier
Mick House
Statesman Charter is nicely lit as it approaches Apex bridge at Scorrier, 23rd September 2022. Copyright Mick House.
Well done Mick, smoke and sunshine what more could you ask for?
First in the RHTT Circuit
Creech
Bill Elston
Creech
Bill Elston
The Railhead Treatment Train ran today (23rd September) from Westbury to St Blazey to take up its Autumn duties, seen here passing Creech SM.
Led by 66069 in prestine condition, and tailed by 66129.
Best wishes, Bill
Led by 66069 in prestine condition, and tailed by 66129.
Best wishes, Bill
66129, on the RHTT at Creech, 23rd September 2022. Copyright Bill Elston.
Looking very smart indeed - but for how long!