1st August 2020

An appointment in 
Saltash
Clive Smith

A day off work and an appointment in Saltash on a sunny day was an opportunity to make the most of the bright light and blue sky.  Regards Clive Smith

(1) 70812 powers the 6C36 07.17 Moorswater - Aberthaw cement wagons at Filham Overbridge on Palace Lane just east of Ivybridge station. Lovely bright sunshine with no haze. Marvellous. Three weeks ago I could barely see the track due to the Dartmoor mist. Cpyright Clive Smith

(2) 43040 leads the 08.50 Penzance - Exeter St Davids with 43098 on the rear at Hemerdon summit. This train has resumed on weekdays after having been cut from the timetable at the beginning of the covid lockdown when a reduced local service was operating. Copyright Clive Smith.

(3) 43094 and 43154 on the 10.50 Penzance - Plymouth crosses the Royal Albert Bridge over the River Tamar on a gloriously warm sunny afternoon. With the stunning weather and three trains worth photographing in the space of ten minutes this was too good an opportunity to miss. Copyright Clive Smith.

(4) 57603 crosses on to the Royal Albert Bridge at Saltash with the 5Z50 10.30 Penzance - Reading sleeper ECS movement. Copyright Clive Smith.

Looks like you had a grand appointment - Many thanks to you Clive.

Exe Valley steam at
Exeter
The late Adrian Hoblyn

Another classic to start off the new month. This is another fine memory from the late Adrian Hoblyn Collection passed on to Trevor Tremethick by Adrian's wife.

1471 on Exe Valley train at Exeter (undated). Copyright the late Adrian Hoblyn

Many thanks to you Trevor.

 Celebrations of the Centenary of the Plymouth  Devonport &  South Western Jct Railway at Bere Ferrers June 1990

Roger Winnen

900603f Looking from the road overbridge at Bere Ferrers the DMU is about to depart for Bere Alston and Gunnislake. Copyright Roger Winnen

900603h The large crowd awaits the Renaming of the Signal Box which was moved from Pinhoe on the outshirts of Exeter to Bere Ferrers. However the branch to Gunnislake from St Budeaux is worked by a token which also unlocks the points at Bere Alston to gain acces to Calstock & Gunnislake.. Copyright Roger Winnen

900603j Alfred built by Bagnals of Stafford giving brake van rides. Copyright Roger Winnen

To see a full account of the Celebrations  Click Here for the Features Item 2017 July-December 2020

Burngullow
Roger Winnen

Beautifully lit in the winter sunshine a Class 25 handles a very long train at at Burngullow. It's the 29th December 1976. Copyright Roger Winnen

Many thanks Roger.

31st July 2020

Sunrise today at
Long Rock
Andrew Triggs

Morning Roger/Keith,A few mobile shots for CRS, early doors at 06.30 as the sun appeared over Longrock DepotAll the BestAndrew  1. Defective 57604 with 08645 in the yard2. 57604 having failed on 29.7.2020, leading to an IET Night Riviera substitution on 1A503. GTi and IETs awaiting the days duties4. The Depot from Longrock Beach 
                                                                            Regards Andrew Triggs.

Picture 1 31st July 2020 Copyright Andrew Triggs.

Picture 2 31st July 2020 Copyright Andrew Triggs.

Picture 3 31st July 2020 Copyright Andrew Triggs.

Picture 4 31st July 2020 Copyright Andrew Triggs.

Many thanks to Andrew our early bird!
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At Barton Hill
Bristol
Guy Vincent

Please see pictures attached of 70000 'Britannia' masquerading as scrapped sister 'Brit' 70022 'Tornado' on Barton Hill, Bristol this morning, also class 47 or 'Brush 4' D1944 (47501) 'Craftsman'.   How many linesiders were 'thrown' by a second 'Tornado' I wonder?  Regards Guy Vincent

Bristol Barton Hill. British Railways 70000 seen as 70022. 30th July 2020. Copyright Guy Vincent

Bristol Barton Hill - close up of the nameplate and numbers on 70000 as 70022 30th July 2020. Copyright Guy Vincent

Bristol Barton Hill. D1944 (47501) seen on the 30th July 2020. Copyright Guy Vincent.

Many thanks Guy, nice shots within the depot.
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Taunton area
Creech & Bathpool 
Bill Elston

​Another busy day at Cogload and then on to Bathpool Hyde crossing. First, 70809 on Newton Abbot to Carlisle log carriers; 70812 on cement empties, then 66953 on the daily trip working from Westbury to Fairwater yd. On to Bathpool 43170, with 43187 1420 Taunton – Cardiff and 57603 on ecs sleeper stock. Best regards Bill

Cogload 70809, on Newton Abbot to Carlisle log carriers. 30th July 2020 Copyright Bill Elston

Cogload 70812 on cement empties, 30th July 2020 Copyright Bill Elston

Cogload 66953 the daily trip working Westbury to Fairwater. 30th July 2020 Copyright Bill Elston

Bathpool 43170 , with 43187 14.20 Taunton – Cardiff, 30th July 2020 Copyright Bill Elston

Bathpool 57603 on the sleeper empty stock. 30th July 2020 Copyright Bill Elston.

Many thanks Bill for your almost daily watch on the metals in your area - your reports are much appreciated by one and all.