At last something to look forward to in 2021. Our first outdoor event for a very long time must be a visit to Torquay 'Bygones Museum', Roger is already planning the trip. Train to Paignton, then bus to the Museum after this onwards along the fabulous coast to Dawlish and Dawlish Warren.
Bygones - Torquay
Adrian King
Adrian King
Having just read the extremely interesting article on Falmouth Docks by Lt. Phil Boak. R.N. I had to drop you a line with regard to a visit, while in Torquay in August 2017, to 'Bygones' a delightful museum absolutely full of railway memorabilia. The first photograph shows one of their prize exhibit's a Hudswell Clarke Works No.1632 an 0-4-0 ST and operated as No. 5 at Falmouth Docks until 1986 when at the end of its working life it was bought for the museum. Mr Cuming the owner of the museum and lifelong railway enthusiast named the locomotive Patricia after his wife.
Bygones is a fabulous little museum and a must for anyone who loves the railway. I've included a couple of other shots I took during our visit of some of the displays and I couldn't resist taking a photo (so I'm hoping I'm not infriging on a copyright) of one of the very many photographs all around the museum which in this case shows a double-header racing through Brent Station with the leading locomotive being 7812 Erlestoke Manor.
Best Regards
Adrian
Bygones is a fabulous little museum and a must for anyone who loves the railway. I've included a couple of other shots I took during our visit of some of the displays and I couldn't resist taking a photo (so I'm hoping I'm not infriging on a copyright) of one of the very many photographs all around the museum which in this case shows a double-header racing through Brent Station with the leading locomotive being 7812 Erlestoke Manor.
Best Regards
Adrian
And here is Falmouth Docks Loco number 5 in captivity but safe. Torquay Bygones Museum 1 August 2017 Copyright Adrian King
Torquay Bygones Museum 2 August 2017 Copyright Adrian King
Torquay Bygones Museum 3 August 2017 Copyright Adrian King
Nameboards, numbers and picture just part of the display at the Torquay Bygones Museum 4 August 2017 Copyright Adrian King
Bygones Museum Torquay Copyright Adrian King.
Torquay Bygones Museum 5 An oblique photo of just one of the amazing collection of pictures within the museum. August 2017 Copyright Adrian King
Many thanks Adrian for bringing this fascinating collection to our notice.
Out & About Today
Bill Elston and David Tozer
Bill Elston and David Tozer
Langport Bill Elston
I visited Langport today and saw IET 802114 working 1C72 PAD – PNZ crossing the viaduct, followed by the ecs sleeper 5Z50, top and tailed by 57604 ( leading ) and 57605. Note the reinforcing work being done on the embankments, looking much tidier than it used to be, also the bridge over the River Parrett being repainted. Best regards Bill
I visited Langport today and saw IET 802114 working 1C72 PAD – PNZ crossing the viaduct, followed by the ecs sleeper 5Z50, top and tailed by 57604 ( leading ) and 57605. Note the reinforcing work being done on the embankments, looking much tidier than it used to be, also the bridge over the River Parrett being repainted. Best regards Bill
57604 leading the ecs sleeper 5Z50, and 57605. 4th July 2020 Copyright Bill Elston
57605, ecs sleeper 5Z50 bringing up the rear is 57605. In the foreground is the river Parret. 4th July 2020 Copyright Bill Elston
802114 1C72 Paddington to Penzance 4th July 2020. Copyright Bill Elston
Stoke Canon up platform. David Tozer
43304 & 43378 Pass site of Stoke Canon Up platform with the 06.11 Leeds to Plymouth . 4th July 2020. Copyright David Tozer.
57604 leads the 07.35 5Z50 Paddington to Long Rock Depot. 57605 was on the rear. 4th July 2020. Copyright David Tozer.
At Pinhoe David Tozer
158883 Pinhoe 4th July 2020 Copyright David Tozer.
159008 & 159101 4th July 2020. Copyright David Tozer.
Many thanks to both Bill and David.
PLPR at Crewkerne
Bill Elston
Bill Elston
67023 hauling test train back to Salisbury. Seen here half a mile east of Crewkerne on the 2nd July 2020 Copyright Bill Elston
67027 on the rear of the test train heading back to back to Salisbury. 2nd July 2020. Copyright Bill Elston
Many thanks Bill - my apologies for the late appearance of your pictures.
PLPR at Par
Alan Peters
Alan Peters
PLPR at Par Colas Rail's 67027 and 67023 approach Par with PLPR (Plain Line Pattern Recognition) as 1Q18 Reading Triangle Sidings to Paignton via Penzance, notice how the fir trees of Marsh Villa Gardens obliterated the classic view from Eastcliffe Road bridge, and also how the Down Goods loop signal has disappeared under the undergrowth on 3rd July 2020 Alan Peters
Colas Rail's 67027 and 67023 approach Par with PLPR (Plain Line Pattern Recognition) as 1Q18 Reading Triangle Sidings to Paignton via Penzance. 3rd July 2020. Copyright Alan Peters.
Many thanks Alan.
Thank you NHS IET Style
Ken Mumford
Ken Mumford
From South Marston Footbridge - 3rd July 2020. Copyright Ken Mumford
Purton, Collins Lane Crossing 3rd July 2020. Copyright Ken Mumford
Purton, Collins Lane Crossing 3rd July 2020. Copyright Ken Mumford
Many thanks Ken.