4th February 2023

Wrong line Western at
Camborne
Roger Winnen

A Western departs Camborne wrong line running on the 12.05 from Penzance. 9th March 1975. Copyright Roger Winnen.

Many thanks Roger.
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An update on the above picture
Camborne / Roger Winnen
Guy Vincent

The mystery 'Western' captured by Roger leaving Camborne on the 1205 Penzance - Padd'n on Sunday 9th March 1975 is D1010 Western Campaigner.   I have previously saved a photo of the same end of the loco ('B' end) taken on 7th Feb 1975 and all the rust marks, damage and the missing electrfication 'flash' warning notice on the drivers side match perfectly.  Initial clues were the long nameplate and low-set OHL notices generally carried by most of the Swindon-built locos. Another one identified!
With regards
Guy Vincent

Many thanks Guy for your up date and research. This is of course the machine which completed the record breaking and never to be repeated non-stop run from Paddington to Penzance.
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Todays Steam at
Pewsey
Ken Mumford

Friends, The 1Z32 Paddington to Gloucester via Newbury, Bath and Bristol Parkway hauled by 45699 'Galatea' masquerading as 45627 'Sierra Leone' passing Pewsey about 5 minutes late [due 1010 passed at 1015.
Kind regards, Ken Mumford.     

Pewsey Galatea approaches 4th February 2023 Copyright Ken Mumford

Galatea passes Pewsey. 4th February 2023. Copyright Ken Mumford.

Galatea passes Pewsey heading for Bristol Parkway. 4th February 2023. Copyright Ken Mumford.

Many thanks Ken - nice to get views from up your way.
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This morning at 
Penzance
Andrew Triggs

Morning Keith/Roger
This morning 57603 'Tintagel Castle' worked light engine from Exeter St Davids, running as 0Z79 06.20 Exeter St Davids-Longrock T&RSMD (via Penzance) 4 shots for CRS
All the Best
Andrew Triggs.

1. Running 25 late at 09.44. approaching Marazion, the lineside here having recently being cut back both sides of the trackbed, opening up the angle of the shot. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

2. 57603 passing Marazion station. 4th February 2023. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

3. Having changed crew at the end of platform 2, departing Penzance for Longrock Depot at 09.51. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

4. 57603 clearing the station approach, 4th February 2023. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

Many thanks Andrew, a good mornings catch.
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