Not so straight as an arrow!
Bow Derailment
Graham Mann
Bow Derailment
Graham Mann
Keith
Looking at your great website and I noticed the today’s (24th April 2021) relaying pictures at Bow, these are a great interest for me as the Meldon line (DAC) was a part of the area of my first Section Managers post in BR days.
Six weeks after commencing my new post I was confronted with this derailment which is in the same location.
Such a stark contrast 36 years later!
Looking at your great website and I noticed the today’s (24th April 2021) relaying pictures at Bow, these are a great interest for me as the Meldon line (DAC) was a part of the area of my first Section Managers post in BR days.
Six weeks after commencing my new post I was confronted with this derailment which is in the same location.
Such a stark contrast 36 years later!
The derailment near Bow in 1985 seen by the camera of Graham Mann. Copyright Graham Mann.
Many thanks Graham for this extremely rare and unique picture of an accident - the rails look rather 'bowed'!
Mister blue skies
Craig Munday
Craig Munday
Can anyone remember rain falling? An exceptional period of clear weather across the Duchy. Cobalt blue skies with no aircraft trace to be seen. Is the world recovering during Lockdown?
I'm sure the long term June / July forecast will come to fruition with the jet stream looming over us through the longest days!
The freight has been dominated by bright red class 66s lately, and they make a superb picture in the sunshine. Some days off have allowed some freights to be followed, what shame the variety of the Colas class 70 cant be enjoyed anymore on the cement from Moorswater.
Best wishes
Craig
I'm sure the long term June / July forecast will come to fruition with the jet stream looming over us through the longest days!
The freight has been dominated by bright red class 66s lately, and they make a superb picture in the sunshine. Some days off have allowed some freights to be followed, what shame the variety of the Colas class 70 cant be enjoyed anymore on the cement from Moorswater.
Best wishes
Craig
66150 runs down the bank at Treesmill East of Par with the evening empties. This area now being cut back by the Ground Control team. 20th April 2021. Copyright Craig Munday
66104 at Little Treviscoe 6C53 22nd April 2021 Copyright Craig Munday
22nd: 66104 was in charge of the Treviscoe JIA loading, and is seen at Little Treviscoe crossing and arriving back at Burngullow.22nd April 2021 Copyright Craig Munday
The Thursday CDAs were tipped but the empty wagons left until Friday to return to St Blazey. They fortuitously ran in the old 13.50 from Carne Point which was always a favourite to photograph. The occupation bridge at Little Treverran is the location for 66150 sweeping around the lovely curve in beautiful light, following hot on the heels of the down London to Penzance. 23rd April 2021. Copyright Craig Munday.
Many thanks Craig for your detailed report, unending blue skies and Red locos.
Bath
Ron Kosys
Ron Kosys
On a misty day 33204 calls at Bath on the 20th February 1988 with the 14. 00 Cardiff-Portsmouth.
33204 calls at Bath on the 20th February 1988 with the 14. 00 Cardiff-Portsmouth. Copyright Ron Kosys.
Many thanks Ron.
Four from Ken at Ashbury Crossing
Near. Swindon
Ken Mumford
Near. Swindon
Ken Mumford
5Q76 Clacton to Newport Docks with loco 57312 hauling Great Anglia coaches [321359 and 321355] for scrapping. 23rd April 2021, Copyright Ken Mumford.
0F75 Westbury to Hinksey Yard - locos 70808/2/9 23rd April 2021. Copyright Ken Mumford.
66601 with the Banbury Reservoir Tarmac Sidings to Bristol Freightliner Terminal - stone empties. 23rd April 2021. Copyright Ken Mumford.
Kens friend - Andrew, the young enthusiast at Ashbury Crossing. 23rd April 2021. Copyright Ken Mumford.
Many thanks Ken for a colourful collection.