4th November 2020

Today before the Lockdown Part 1  Lostwithiel
Roger Winnen

201104aThe RHTT being the 08.50 service from Westbury to St Blazey via Salisbury seen in the Lostwithiel down loop. Copyright Roger Winnen

Under a special arrangement I was able to view the workings of Lostwithiel Signal Box which spanned the area covered by the former Largin, Bodmin Road Box, Treverrin and Lostwithiel. Many thanks

201104b Inside Lostwithiel Signal Box showing the frame. Copyright Roger Winnen

201104c The new extended panel covering the area to Liskeard. Copyright Roger Winnen

201104cc Part of the track plan of Lostwithiel. Copyright Roger Winnen

201104d 66093 With the 14.32 Parkandillack to Exeter Riverside comes to a halt at Lostwithiel which was having signalling problems. Copyright Roger Winnen

201104e Signalling problems at Lostwithiel held this train for a few minutes. Copyright Roger Winnen

201104f The RHTT with 66151 and 66155 heads for St Blazey. Copyright Roger Winnen

80 minutes at
Norton Fitzwarren
Bill Elston

I paid a visit to Norton Fitzwarren today (2nd November 2020) and was rewarded with the following,
 
First, the Devonport to Crewe Coal sidings flask train led by DRS 66304 and tailed by 66301 ‘Kingmoor TMD’
Secondly, a lengthy spoil train leaving the Norton Fitzwarren Triangle for Fairwater Yd, headed by 66509 and tailed by   66533
Finally the RHTT with 66151 and 66155, now decidedly grubby. These three workings within the space of around 80 minutes.
 Best regards,  Bill

66304, Devonport to Crewe Coal sidings flask train led by DRS 66304 2nd November 2020. Copyright Bill Elston.

Another view of the Devonport to Crewe Coal sidings flask train tailed by 66301 ‘Kingmoor TMD’ . 2nd November 2020. Copyright Bill Elston

66509 leads of the Norton Fitzwarren Triangle to Fairwater Yard, 2nd November 2020 Copyright Bill Elston.

66533 brings up the rear of the Norton Fitzwarren Triangle to Fairwater Yard, 2nd November 2020 Copyright Bill Elston.

Zooming in as 66533 brings up the rear of the Norton Fitzwarren Triangle to Fairwater Yard, 2nd November 2020 Copyright Bill Elston.

Finally, 'zooming in' 66533 brings up the rear of the Norton Fitzwarren Triangle to Fairwater Yard as it cautiously negotiates the pointwork across the down main and into Fairwater Yard, 2nd November 2020 Copyright Bill Elston.

66151 leads the RHTT with 66155 at the rear. Both locos looking very grubby. 2nd November 2020. Copyright Bill Elston

Many thanks Bill - time well spent.
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Nuclear Flask passes
Ivybridge
Clive Smith

DRS 66304 leads a nuclear flask with 66301 behind on the 6Z30 07.48 Devonport Royal Dockyard - Crewe Coal Sidings approaching Harford Bridge west of Ivybridge at 09.07 running 10 minutes late. I was very lucky to capture this in a minute of watery sunshine during endless gloom.
​One of the train crew clearly needs sustenance for the journey north. Snacks on the tracks !
Regards, Clive Smith

Many thanks Clive

Exeter
Paul Barlow

25057 seen at Exeter St Davids on the 11th November 1980. Copyright Paul Barlow.

Many thanks Paul
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