Todays Test Train to
Okehampton
Keith Turley
Okehampton
Keith Turley
On 26th September 2021 Colas Rail Freight class 37 No.37254 'Cardiff Canton' with Blue liveried No.37612 on the rear pass Stoke Canon working the 1Z57 09:38 Derby RTC to Exeter Riverside New Yard, to carry out testing beetween Exeter St. Davids and Okehampton on 27th September.
Regards Keith Turley.
Regards Keith Turley.
Test train 37254 at Stoke Canon. 26th September 2021. Copyright Keith Turley
Yesterdays
Returning Railtours
Keith Turley
Returning Railtours
Keith Turley
No.1.Class 50s Nos.50007 'Hercules' and 50049 'Defiant'
with the 1Z53 16:40 Kingswear to Eastleigh.
The returning 'Champion Torbay Express'
No.2
Class 43 power cars Nos.43046 and 43055
with the 1Z83 16:03 Penzance to Swansea.
The returning 'Cornish Coastal Explorer'
Regards Keith Turley.
with the 1Z53 16:40 Kingswear to Eastleigh.
The returning 'Champion Torbay Express'
No.2
Class 43 power cars Nos.43046 and 43055
with the 1Z83 16:03 Penzance to Swansea.
The returning 'Cornish Coastal Explorer'
Regards Keith Turley.
Champion Torbay Express. 25th September 2021, Copyright Keith Turley
The Cornish Coastal Pullman. 25th September 2021. Copyright Keith Turley.
Many thanks Keith. For more view of these railtours click Here and scroll down.
Earlier in the day
Lostwithiel
Alan Peters
Lostwithiel
Alan Peters
The return Cornwall Coastal Pullman at Lostwithiel. 25th September 2021. Copyight Alan Peters
Overgrown but disused
Taunton
Driver Alan Peters
Taunton
Driver Alan Peters
My trek back from Fairwater Yard to catch my train gives this slightly unusual view of Taunton, which gives the impression of overgrown platforms as the far ends are no longer used, platform 3 hosts a terminated GWR class 800 IET in the evening sunlight on 19th/09/21, note the picture taken from a position of safety.
Driver Alan Peters
Driver Alan Peters
A smashing view only available to the privileged few on duty. Taunton from the west end. Note the rather overgrown area on the disused section of the platforms. Also an 80 awaiting to return. 19th September 2021. Copyright Driver Alan Peters
Many thanks Alan
Clun Castle out yesterday
Oaksey Road Bridge
Ken Mumford
Oaksey Road Bridge
Ken Mumford
Friends, My photos of 7029 with a Birmingham to Swindon SLS special.. taken from Oaksey Road bridge. 25th September 2021. Copyright Ken Mumford.
Bringing up the rear Class 47 D1755 from Oaksey Road bridge. 25th September 2021 Copyright Ken Mumford.
Many thanks Ken. You got the whole train in very nicely.
Steam at Swindon
Colin Pidgeon
Colin Pidgeon
7029 Clun Castle at Swindon 25th September 2021 Copyright Colin Pidgeon
7029 at Swindon 25th September 2021 Copyright Colin Pidgeon
D1755 brings up the rear at Swindon 25th September 2021 Copyright Colin Pidgeon
Many thanks Colin.
Bodmin & Wenford Railway
Triumphant return
Jon Hird
Triumphant return
Jon Hird
Jon writes :- Good evening gents, (and ladies)
I’m sure you will be flooded with photos of the Pullman HST and the class 50 tour to Kingswear, however if you wish to use any of them, please find attached some photos of 50042 working at Bodmin today.
This is the first time it’s worked solo since pre-COVID times, and it’s now sporting a very smart set of snowploughs too.
I missed the first train of the day due to heavy traffic on the roads, so I headed to Charlie’s Gate to at least get a photo, before taking a couple of trips on it.
It put in a fine performance and seemed in good form. There was a healthy attendance and I hope that it brought in the BWR a good days takings! As you can see in the last photo, it seems most people aboard enjoyed the acoustics!
Kind regards, Jon Hird
I’m sure you will be flooded with photos of the Pullman HST and the class 50 tour to Kingswear, however if you wish to use any of them, please find attached some photos of 50042 working at Bodmin today.
This is the first time it’s worked solo since pre-COVID times, and it’s now sporting a very smart set of snowploughs too.
I missed the first train of the day due to heavy traffic on the roads, so I headed to Charlie’s Gate to at least get a photo, before taking a couple of trips on it.
It put in a fine performance and seemed in good form. There was a healthy attendance and I hope that it brought in the BWR a good days takings! As you can see in the last photo, it seems most people aboard enjoyed the acoustics!
Kind regards, Jon Hird
50042 Triumph on 25th September 2021. Near Charlies Gate. Copyright Jon Hird.
50042 Triumph rus round at Bodmin General on 25th September 2021. Copyright Jon Hird.
50042 Triumph on 25th September 2021. Copyright Jon Hird.
Lots of interest. 50042 Triumph on 25th September 2021. Copyright Jon Hird.
50042 Triumph at Bodmin on the 25th September 2021. Copyright Jon Hird.
50042 Triumph at Bodmin on the 25th September 2021. Copyright Jon Hird.
50042 Triumph at Bodmin on the 25th September 2021. Copyright Jon Hird.
50042 Triumph on the 25th September 2021. Copyright Jon Hird.
Many thanks Jon - and a good day was had by all.
Congratulations to Craig.
An excuse to repeat Craigs Photographs
An excuse to repeat Craigs Photographs
70803 6C97 Goonbarrow 21st September 2021, Copyright Craig Munday
70803 6C97 Goonbarrow 21st September 2021, Copyright Craig Munday
St Austell sunset Voyager V58 and a Castle class HST. 21st September 2021, Copyright Craig Munday
Two Congratulations to Craig (1)
From Andrew and Diane Jones
Fowey Docks at night
Fowey Docks at night
Firstly may I congratulate Craig on his superb night photographs of Goonbarrow taken on the 21st September. They remind me of those famous paintings by Terence Cuneo, especially the ‘The Night Freight’. Although night photography is easier these days the lighting and composition is amazing, well done.
Please find attached the second in a series of photographs at Fowey. The loading point and CDA are lit by sodium lighting and were taken at 3am on the 28th June 2005, whilst on one of my night inspections.
Please find attached the second in a series of photographs at Fowey. The loading point and CDA are lit by sodium lighting and were taken at 3am on the 28th June 2005, whilst on one of my night inspections.
Night photograph taken at 3am on the 28th June 2005 Fowey Copyright Andrew Jones
Many thanks Andrew - sleep well!
Two Congratulations to Craig (2)
The night-time photos by Craig Munday published yesterday were absolutely spectacular; even more outstanding than his usual very high standards.
Craig might be interested in the attached picture which comes from the GWR Magazine for March 1934. I doubt that its possible to take this view in 2021 because of another 87 years of tree growth.
Regards, Mike Roach.
Craig might be interested in the attached picture which comes from the GWR Magazine for March 1934. I doubt that its possible to take this view in 2021 because of another 87 years of tree growth.
Regards, Mike Roach.
St Austell Viaduct - From the GW Magazine March 1934. Submitted by Mike Roach.
Thanks Mike.
Yesterdays News
Great Western Railway tell people bound for Truro and Falmouth NOT to travel. A fault with the signalling system and issues sourcing replacement transport are reportedly to blame
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