The Lynton & Barnstaple Steam Gala
Saturday 23rd September 2023
John Ball & Roger Winnen
Saturday 23rd September 2023
John Ball & Roger Winnen
230923n A classic view of narrow gauge steam. Copyright Roger Winnen
230923q 762 Lyn on the climb to Woody Bay. Copyright Roger Winnen
230923s A Triple Headed top & tailed steam enter Woody Bay. Copyright Roger Winnen
230923zb Chelfam Viaduct close up. Copyright John Ball
More photographs of this event can be found in Features Item 2325 August to December 2023
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The end is nigh
Peter Radford
Peter Radford
The end is nigh at St Erth Copyright Peter Radford
Maybe 2 x 67s next Month Copyright Peter Radford
Many Thanks Peter
Colas and Clay Trains
Craig Munday
Craig Munday
Hi Keith
I guess we're all having to adjust to the County without the signature CDAs. The character these four wheel wagons brought can now only be appreciated. The bogie wagons passing by seem mundane in contrast.
I've been on all shifts this week, including Par box and night MOM. This allowed me to enjoy the clay trains passing Par on 20th. The Goonbarrow to Carne Point saw the first consist including a JGA wagon. Things did not go to plan unfortunately as these wagons were designed to be loaded by overhead conveyor, rather than side-loading by scoop. It looks like DBC will have to take a look at these wagons long term suitability on the clay circuit.
6G09 is seen passing Par loaded, and returning in the afternoon.
Overnight saw a collection of no less than four red liveried class 66s in a line at St Blazey depot. Reliving old days of a packed diesel depot, 66101 / 66097 / 66113 and 66190 sparkled in the shed lights. 66190 still looking rather pristine with its white wheel rims and "silver" buffers.
Fri saw the monthly NMT run with better weather than of late and, at last, two smart looking power cars. 43277 and 43274 were on the train, and I couldn't quite sandwich in the orange rear power car in my shot at Merthen Farm near Par.
Best wishes, Craig.
I guess we're all having to adjust to the County without the signature CDAs. The character these four wheel wagons brought can now only be appreciated. The bogie wagons passing by seem mundane in contrast.
I've been on all shifts this week, including Par box and night MOM. This allowed me to enjoy the clay trains passing Par on 20th. The Goonbarrow to Carne Point saw the first consist including a JGA wagon. Things did not go to plan unfortunately as these wagons were designed to be loaded by overhead conveyor, rather than side-loading by scoop. It looks like DBC will have to take a look at these wagons long term suitability on the clay circuit.
6G09 is seen passing Par loaded, and returning in the afternoon.
Overnight saw a collection of no less than four red liveried class 66s in a line at St Blazey depot. Reliving old days of a packed diesel depot, 66101 / 66097 / 66113 and 66190 sparkled in the shed lights. 66190 still looking rather pristine with its white wheel rims and "silver" buffers.
Fri saw the monthly NMT run with better weather than of late and, at last, two smart looking power cars. 43277 and 43274 were on the train, and I couldn't quite sandwich in the orange rear power car in my shot at Merthen Farm near Par.
Best wishes, Craig.
St Blazey 66190 66113 66097 66101. 20th September 2023. Copyright Craig Munday
St Blazey 66190 66113 66097 66101 20th September 2023. Copyright Craig Munday
St Blazey 66190 66113 66097 66101. 20th September 2023. Copyright Craig Munday
Par JGAs 20th September 2023. Copyright Craig Munday
Par - 66190 and JGAs 20th September 2023. Copyright Craig Munday
A colourful combinayion at Merthen Farm on the 22nd September 2023. Copyright Craig Munday
Many thanks Craig for your usual 'run down' on activities in your parish - some unusual colour effects in your night shots.
Bodmin Railway
Diesel Gala
Jon Hird
Diesel Gala
Jon Hird
Attached are a few photos of the BWR diesel gala which is taking place this weekend.
The highlight is the bubble car which has been returned to use after several years in storage. It worked an evening special to Boscarne and Bodmin Parkway this evening.
also in use was 50042, 47306, ECC shunter ‘Denise’ and 08359.
The gala continues tomorrow (Sunday).
All the best, Jon
The highlight is the bubble car which has been returned to use after several years in storage. It worked an evening special to Boscarne and Bodmin Parkway this evening.
also in use was 50042, 47306, ECC shunter ‘Denise’ and 08359.
The gala continues tomorrow (Sunday).
All the best, Jon
50042 lays a smoke trail. Copyright Jon Hird.
50042 assists 'Sapper'. Bodmin Railway Diesel Gala. 23rd September 2023. Copyright Jon Hird.
121 020 all on its own out in the countryside. 23rd September 2023. Copyright Jon Hird.
122020 again Bodmin Railway Gala 23rd September 2023. Copyright Jon Hird.
B Rly Diesel Gala, Sentinel 'Denise' gets involved in the action - looking very smart. 23rd September 2023. Copyrght Jon Hird.
B Rly Diesel Gala 121020 ventures out at night visiting Bodmin Parkway. 23rd September 2023. Copyrght Jon Hird.
B Rly Diesel Gala 121020 at Bodmin Parkway. 23rd September 2023. Copyrght Jon Hird.
With many thanks to you Jon, a long day out.
And from Andrew Triggs also at the Gala
Sentinel 'Denise' on the Bodmin General on passenger shuttle duties. 23rd September 2023. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
08359 at Boscarne Junction with the Clay freight. Could have been heading for Wenford!!!! Taken with supervision. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
With many thanks to you Andrew.