29th April 2023

The West Somerset  Spring Gala
David Tozer & Trevor Tremethick

Gents,
A visit to the West Somerset Spring Gala today.
A few photos of the lesser stars.
Dave

230429a 9466 Arrives at Crowcombe. Copyright David Tozer

230429b 5199 Enters the loop at Crowcombe Heathfield Station. Copyright David Tozer

230429c 7812 Earlstoke Manor heads a Minehead bound train out of Crowcombe Heathfield. Copyright David Tozer

230429d A stalwart of the West Somerset Railway 9351 approaches Crowcombe Heathfield. Copyright David Tozer

9351, Minehead 29.04.2023. Copyright Trevor Tremethick

9351 at Minehead on the 12.55 to Bishops Lydeard, 29.04.2023. Copyright Tremethick

2999, Williton with 14.05 Bishops Lydeard to Minehead 29.04.2023. Copyright Trevor Tremethick

Many Thanks David & Trevor

Going, Going, Gone!
Exeter Middle Signalbox
Paul Barlow

Hello Keith /Roger
A set of the decommissioning of Exeter Middle signal box next to the Red Cow crossing.  Some 38 years ago this week.
Kind regards,  Paul Barlow

0 50037 'Illustrious' passes Exeter Middle box on it's last day of operation. 29th March 1985. Copyright Paul Barlow.

1 Exeter middle box demolition. Windows removed on Saturday 9 May 1985 The timber top was lifted off and burnt in Riverside yard. Copyright Paul Barlow.

2 Exeter middle box 10 May 1986 Copyright Paul Barlow

3 Exeter middle box 10 May 1986 Copyright Paul Barlow

4 Exeter middle box May 1986. Copyright Paul Barlow

Signal lever from Exeter middle box - part of my collection. Copyright Paul Barlow.

The scene today , platform indicator board is the reference point. Copyright Paul Barlow.

Many thanks indeed Paul, an excellent record of a sad event.
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Round and About
The South West
Andrew Triggs

Hi Keith/Roger
Been on our travels again so I haven't forgotten CRS, here's a selection of recent shots anyway taken round and about
All the Best
Andrew

1. 800307 passing Silk Mills Bridge, Taunton, working 1C76 10.04 London Paddington-Penzance 15.4.2023. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

2. The 'Great Britain XV' passing Silk Mills Bridge, Taunton with 'Black 5' no.44932 (with WCR 47802 at the rear) working 1Z10 07.11 London Paddington-Plymouth on Day 1 of the 2023 Tour 15.4.2023 Copyright Andrew Triggs.

3. Late running 1C50, 30 late at 08.22 with 57604 'Pendennis Castle' nearing journeys end with the 'Night Riviera' at Marazion 24.4.2023 Copyright Andrew Triggs.

4. FGW Blue liveried pairing 150238 with 150219 climbing Porthkidney Bank, working 2A27 14.18 St Erth-St Ives 28.4.2023. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

5. Later stopped at Lelant working 2A30 15.03 St Ives-St Erth, the lineside growth now obscuring any shot there 28.4.2023. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

Many thanks Andrew - a very nice selection.
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Scotsmans Timings
After being shrouded in secrecy until now the timings for the visit of 4472 to Cornwall tomorrow are now on 'Real Time Trains'.
No trespassing please.