RHTT Operations
Severn Tunnel Junction
Alan Peters
Severn Tunnel Junction
Alan Peters
The RHTT season takes me away from home in Cornwall, as Colas operate the Bristol RHTT circuit, the Shrewsbury RHTT circuit and the Gloucester RHTT circuit, the latter which I work covers Gloucester to Swindon via Kemble and return, Gloucester to Worcester then Oxford via Moreton in Marsh, Worcester to Hereford and Craven Arms, Worcester to Barnt Green then Severn Tunnel Junction and back to Gloucester utilising class 56 traction. Pictured at Severn Tunnel junction is 56094 with the Gloucester RHTT, working in multiple top and tail with 56078 on the rear, the train will work back to Gloucester Horton Road via Lydney where it is stabled on the old depot inlet road, on 16th October 2019 - Alan Peters Many thanks Alan - happy travels - we're envious!
RHTT at Severn Tunnel Junction with 56 094 on 16th October 2019 Copyright Alan Peters.
Exminster & Creech St Michael
Bill Elston
Bill Elston
First, a long-way-from-home 37025 Inverness TMD on an early evening freight from Cornwall, with 37701, then an hour later it headed west assisting a cross-country HST (43013 and 43070)
The third photo is of 37025 at Creech St Michael 17th Jan 2019 on an NR test train. Quite a survivor!
Cheers, Bill. Many thanks Bil for your historical pictures.
The third photo is of 37025 at Creech St Michael 17th Jan 2019 on an NR test train. Quite a survivor!
Cheers, Bill. Many thanks Bil for your historical pictures.
37025 leads 37701 on a freight from Cornwall. 9th June 1998. Copyright Bill Elston.
Just an hour later 37025 assists a Cross Country HST heading west. 9th June 1998. Copyright Bill Elston.
Now over twenty years later. 37025 is seen at Creech St Michael on the 17th January 2019. Copyright Bill Elston.
Tonbridge to Meldon Quarry
Ron Kosys
Ron Kosys
6V96 was booked a pair of 33’s throughout from Tonbridge to Meldon Quarry, although occasionally it could be a single. Routed via Westbury and the GW main line, this involved a run-round at Exeter Riverside. This empty ballast working might also include all manner of engineers vehicles.
3rd May 1989 was one such day, when a crane, mess van plus lengths of rail were included. These were clearly removed at Riverside as the train is seen initially passing Cowley Bridge Junction and a short while later passing Newton St Cyres.
3rd May 1989 was one such day, when a crane, mess van plus lengths of rail were included. These were clearly removed at Riverside as the train is seen initially passing Cowley Bridge Junction and a short while later passing Newton St Cyres.
33008+33016 seen at Cowley Bridge on the 3rd May 1989 with the 6V96 the 09.38 Tonbridge-Meldon Quarry. Copyright Ron Kosys.
33016+33008 seen passing through Newton St Cyres on the 3rd May 1989 with the 6V96 09.38 Tonbridge-Meldon Quarry. Copyright Ron Kosys. Note the old down platform and shelter.