2nd June 2019

Variety in Torbay and Teignmouth
Martin Duff

GWR used a short form slide door HST set for an additional 16.00 Paignton - Exeter SD to move the Torbay Air Show masses. Copyright Martin Duff

43186 was the rear power car on the 16.00 additional to Exeter SD. In the background, a XC HST has arrived on 1V52 from Glasgow C and is departing for Goodrington Yard. Copyright Martin Duff

The 16.40 Paignton - Leeds arrives at Teignmouth just after 17.05 Copyright Martin Duff

Thanks Martin

This really is -
The End
Paul Barlow

Two shots of the Flying Banana HST farewell special 1857 Paddington-Plymouth passing Exeter St Davids. Horns were blaring all the way through the station.
Really is an end of an era.
     Kind regards,  Paul Barlow.                   Many thanks Paul

43198 and 43002 on the 18.57 Paddington to Plymouth. The 'Flying Banana' on the 1st June 2019. Copyright Paul Barlow

The 18.57 Paddington to Plymouth heads on in the gathering gloom towards Plymouth. 1st June 2019. Copyright Paul Barlow

Clive comes west
Clive Smith

Saturday 1st June saw me visit the Dynamite Brewery Cafe located about 50 yards from the foot of Ponsanooth Viaduct on the Falmouth branch. Quite odd supping an ale whilst looking up at the 150s going overhead. Many thanks to Keith for meeting me off the train and giving me an impressive half hour history walk around the centre of Redruth before catching my bus to Ponsanooth. The first three caption notes are by KJ.
Regards,  Clive Smith.
It was nice to meet you Clive, I'm always pleased to show off the history of Redruth - an interesting town.

Saturday 1st June was the occasion of a trial run of a Road Land Train around Redruth. Bus services to Helston and the Lizard have long been advertised from Platform 3 - outside the station. Here we see the land train passing the station non-stop, it's only calling point for loading and unloading was at Green Lane. Whether the train will become a regular event we'll see. However it appeared to be well loaded whenever we saw it. Copyright Clive Smith

Meanwhile in Alma Place, a short distance from the station, a 'low key' event was held to celebrate the Road Train Trial. Here we see the full size replica of the Murdoch Engine which was happily steaming away. 1st June 2019. Copyright Clive Smith

Also in Alma Place was this miniature traction engine giving short circular rides within the bounds of Alma Place. Again very popular. 1st June 2019. Copyright Clive Smith.

Clive's visit to the area was completed as he boarded 15202 at Perranwell Station. 1st June 2019. Copyright Clive Smith.

You are reminded that on Saturday 15th June there will be a much bigger celebration to commemorate Murdoch Day - no doubt the Road Train will be in operation that day as well as many other attractions.