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Hi Keith
It was a super weekend with the visit of 60103 Flying Scotsman to the Duchy once again, topped this time with a visit to St Blazey for a spin on the turntable. A huge number of railway industry colleagues were involved in the safe running and security of this service, and I was delighted to be asked to be travelling MOM on board from Exeter St Davids and return. I boarded the train and joined my Bristol colleague Dave Withers for a run to the west. Watching carefully for any trespass or other incidents affecting the route.
It was trouble free with an on time arrival at Par and the turntable move done with perfect execution and planning. My daughter Katie was heavily involved with the planning, along with Martin Duff, and she makes her CRS debut in these images.
Here are some pictures taken from the day at Plymouth, Par & St Blazey.
Best wishes, Craig Munday.
It was a super weekend with the visit of 60103 Flying Scotsman to the Duchy once again, topped this time with a visit to St Blazey for a spin on the turntable. A huge number of railway industry colleagues were involved in the safe running and security of this service, and I was delighted to be asked to be travelling MOM on board from Exeter St Davids and return. I boarded the train and joined my Bristol colleague Dave Withers for a run to the west. Watching carefully for any trespass or other incidents affecting the route.
It was trouble free with an on time arrival at Par and the turntable move done with perfect execution and planning. My daughter Katie was heavily involved with the planning, along with Martin Duff, and she makes her CRS debut in these images.
Here are some pictures taken from the day at Plymouth, Par & St Blazey.
Best wishes, Craig Munday.
Flying Scotsman at Plymouth. 30th April 2023. Copyright Craig Munday.
Martin Duff then Craig takes middle position with daughter Katie and Dave Withers security at St Blazey. 30th April 2023. Copyright Craig Munday.
Flying Scotsman christens the refurbished turntable at St Blazey. Copyright Craig Munday.
Souvenire picture at St Blazey. Copyright Craig Munday.
Scotsman and the masses at St Blazey - the Cornish Flag takes centre position. Copyright Craig Munday.
Round she goes. St Blazey 30th April 2023. Copyright Craig Munday.
Flying Scotsman - The firebox. 30th April 2023. Copyright Craig Munday
Flying Scotsman - The firebox. 30th April 2023. Copyright Craig Munday
Flying Scotsman at Par. 30th April 2023. Copyright Craig Munday.
Super coverage of what was a super day, many thanks to all concerned.
Not on the wrong platform at
Bodmin Parkway
Phil Tremain
Bodmin Parkway
Phil Tremain
The Flying Scotsman with the up Royal Duchy at Bodmin Parkway yesterday. People on the down platform had their view obstructed by a GWR service which arrived at just the wrong time!
Phil Tremain
Phil Tremain
Bodmin Parkway Fying Scotsman 30th April 2023. Copyright Phil Tremain.
Lucky you, thanks Phil