30th May 2020

King at
Camborne
David Ward 

The scene at Camborne on the 21st October 2006 when on Trafalgar Day 6024 King Edward the First honoured the county with the first and only visit of a king right down to Penzance.. Copyright David Ward. A majestic and marvelous picture.

David also sent links to his video of D1015 returning through Camborne - unfortunately we couldn't get this link to play.  However, if you would like to see D1015 climbing through Camborne with a heavy train then try the Youtube link which follows https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NQFWIwgPJw

Many thanks to David Ward.
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Exeter
City Basin Junction
Roger Winnen

While trawling through some slides Roger came across this chance shot of Exeter City Basin junction with its 'Plywood wonder' signalbox.  Note the Bitumen tanks parked on the run round loop to Alphington Goods Depot.  The chance came on the homeward run of our 'Oxford Explorer; on the 27th May 1985, a smashing 'glint' from the polished rails.

850527q Exeter City Basin. Copyright Roger Winnen

Many thanks Roger.
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Making hay while the sun shines!
West Cornwall Pictures
Mark Lynam

​Good Evening Keith,
I've been making the most of the good weather recently driving to locations in West Cornwall for some photos, here are a few from the last few days.
Thanks, Mark Lynam.

150247 on Sunday 24th at Porthminster Point, St Ives working 2A57 1918 St Erth to St Ives.Copyright Mark Lynam.

150266 at Falmouth Docks on Monday 25th May 2020 before working 2T89 1906 to Truro. Copyright Mark Lynam.

150266 crosses Carnon Viaduct on Wednesday evening working 2F91 1946 Truro to Falmouth Docks. Copyright Mark Lynam.

150266 at Lelant at high tide working 2A08 0911 St Ives to St Erth. 28th May 2020 . Copyright Mark Lynam

150266 climbs towards the sand dunes near Lelant working 2A05 0750 St Erth to St Ives on Thursday 28th May 2020. Copyright Mark Lynam.

A panoramic shot of 150266 on its return journey at the other end of the dunes working 2A06 0807 St Ives to St Erth. 28th May 2020. Copyright Mark Lynam.

158956 at Hayle working 2C07 0644 Bristol Temple Meads to Penzance.

Many thanks Mark for your sunny spread.

Andrew Triggs in
West Cornwall

​Morning Roger/Keith,
5 shots from yesterday on another glorious day in West Cornwall, with the ongoing reduced timetable it's now dominated by our 2+4 GTi sets down our way, just like not so long ago, except shorter!
All the Best
Andrew 
1. 43188/094 working 2C03 07.10 Plymouth-Penzance crossing Hayle Viaduct 
2. Viewed from Hayle station 150266 passes Lelant on the way to St Erth working 2A03 from St Ives
3. Viewed from Sampson Farm Overbridge, 2P09 10.15 Penzance-Plymouth with 43040/005 crossing Angarrack Viaduct
4. Clearing Gwinear Road, viewed from Sandy Lane Overbridge, GWR 43155/098 working 2P12 11.15 Penzance-Plymouth
5. Departing St Erth 2C19 10.17 Plymouth-Penzance with 43198/093, viewed from Arch Lane Overbridge 

Picture (1) 29th May 2020. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

Picture (2) 29th May 2020. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

Picture (3) 29th May 2020. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

Picture (4) 29th May 2020. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

Picture (5) 29th April 2020. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

Many Thanks Andrew - a good days work.