3rd April 2020

A where is it photograph?

This photograph combined with two others was taken in the area of a South West Railrover ticket.
Send your answers to winnen@btinternet.com
The other two pictures and results will be published tomorrow.
​Many Thanks Roger Winnen

Nr. Aller Junction
Roger Geach

A smashing shot from Roger Geach shows 9600 on a Paignton to Heathfield working on Sunday 14th May 2000. Copyright Roger Geach.

Many thanks Roger.

Bradford on Avon
Guy Vincent

Colas Railfreight today despatched three of their class 56 fleet south from Barnetby to Westbury where they have temporarily recessed pending onward movement to Eastleigh East yard.  I've seen it reported that the trio are ultimately bound for secure storage at Marchwood, presumably due to the drop in rail traffic at present.   Also included in the movement was 70812 which was Westbury-bound.

56096 has possibly never been to the Westbury area as several locals have no recorded sightings in their records going back almost 40 years.  Hopefully all three will soon have traffic to return to.

Best regards,  Guy Vincent 

Colas Railfreight today (2nd April 2020) despatched three of their class 56 fleet south from Barnetby to Westbury where they have temporarily recessed pending onward movement to Eastleigh East yard. Copyright Guy Vincent.

Bradford-on-Avon 56096 2nd April 2020 Copyright Guy Vincent

Bradford-on-Avon 56087 seen on the 2nd April .2020. Copyright Guy Vincent.

Bradford-on-Avon 56090 2nd April 2020. Copyright Guy Vincent.

Many thanks Guy.

Motorail at
St Austell
Steve Widdowson

50004 St Vincent at St Austell with the Worcester Shrub Hill to Penzance Motorail on the 22 July 1978. Copyright Steve Widdowson. Copyright Steve Widdowson. The siding which was one of fan of sidings which extended across the front of the station was probably removed in March 71.

Many thanks Steve.

The last Pines Express
Guy Vincent

You may have missed this most interesting article with complete with report, photographs and timetables. For the full report please see our Features Sections - click here.

Midford North 92220 on last Up Pines Express 8th September1962 Copyright the late David Bartlett of Bradford-on-Avon

Trains skirting the
​Exe Estuary Part 1
Roger Salter

This selection of photos are from my latest visit to Dawlish Warren, thankfully days before the lockdown.
They were taken on private land with the farmer’s permission.
Network rail have done a great deal of vegetation clearance ,for once helping us railway photographers

200316a The 2T23 14.57 Exmouth to Paignton at Eastdon. Copyright Roger Salter

200316b The 1M61 15.15 Paignton to Manchester Piccadilly at Eastdon. Copyright Roger Salter

200316c The 2E15 Penzance to Exeter St David's at Eastdon headed by 43194 Okehampton Castle. Copyright Roger Salter

Thanks Roger