7/5/2024

Up in Somerset
Andrew Triggs

Up in Somerset for the weekend and spent some on the first day out with the camera, in generally fair conditions, perhaps Summer is actually just around the corner, looking forward to the 3 Railtours due this way tomorrow (04.05.24), weather forecast is looking good too.
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All the Best
Andrew

Visiting LNER B1 no.61306 'Mayflower' at Longlands Road overbridge working the 10.45 Minehead-Norton Fitzwarren during the WSR Spring Steam Gala Copyright Andrew Triggs

LSL 47712 'Lady Diana Spencer' trailing 5Z24 13.56 Goodrington CHS-Southall LSL (47805 'Roger Hosking MA 1925-2013' leading) passing Norton Fitzwarren. Copyright Andrew Triggs

800321 working 1C85 14.36 London Paddington-Paignton passing 43062 with 43274 working 1Z18 15.39 Paignton-Taunton at Norton Fitzwarren. Copyright Andrew Triggs

34046 'Braunton' working 5Z47 15.45 St Phillips Marsh HSTD-Bishops Lydeard with BSK M35465 gaining WSR metals at Norton Fitzwarren Copyright Andrew Triggs

34046 'Braunton' working 5Z47 15.45 St Phillips Marsh HSTD-Bishops Lydeard with BSK M35465 gaining WSR metals at Norton Fitzwarren Copyright Andrew Triggs

Many Thanks Andrew

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The last few days in the West
Craig Munday

Sat 4th May saw a good forecast across Wiltshire where we were staying, but thick fog shrouded the early morning and 37668 and 37518 with the Penzance bound charter. They made a fine sound and sight looming out of the fog at Thingley Jn and passed a London bound IET - like a visitor from another dimension! 

37668 and 37518 at Thingley Junction on 04.05.2024. Copyright Craig Munday.

Sun 5th, back to work which saw Black five 44871 on May's Royal Duchy working. The loco is seen in the Par / St Blazey area. This was Exeter workstation's first charter with many shunts, and it was all accomplished in good time with sterling teamwork by all. The loco gleamed in the bright sunshine between showers. The M Power Kernow team are pictured (up close this time)! 

44871 arrives at Par with the first 'Royal Duchy' of the season. 05.05.2024, copyright Craig Munday.

44871 being refuelled at St. Blazey. 05.05.2024, copyright Craig Munday.

The M-Power Kernow team are pictured before the loco departed for Par. 05.05.2024, copyright Craig Munday.

44871 departs for Par, pictured beside St. Blazey signal box. 05.05.2024, copyright Craig Munday.

Bank Holiday Monday 6th saw stunning blue skies and the new leaves so bright green it made the perfect canvas for some late afternoon Castle sets at Respryn and Lostwithiel. 

2C29 passing Respryn with 43188 and 43189. 06.05.2024, copyright Craig Munday.

2C31 calls at Lostwithiel with 43098 and 43156. 06.05.2024, copyright Craig Munday.

Many thanks Craig - a stunning selection of images as always.

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The West Somerset Railway
Spring Steam Gala
Bill Elston

Hi One and All

To round off a busy weekend, I visited the WSR on Fri 3May, and attached are a few photos of the occasion which I hope will be of interest.

Best wishes, Bill

0-6-2T 6695, ready to leave Bps Lydeard. Copyright Bill Elston.

Industrial tank no.18 JESSIE at Minehead. Copyright Bill Elston.

Manor 7828 and Hall 6990 approaching Crowcombe Heathfield. Copyright Bill Elston.

LNWR coaltank 1054 at Crowcombe H. Copyright Bill Elston.

Mogul 9351 tailing pt 9466 at Crowcombe H. Copyright Bill Elston.

LNER B1 61306 leaving Crowcombe H for Minehead. Copyright Bill Elston.

Many thanks Bill, a very interesting selection of images.

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The Royal Duchy
Bristol Temple Meads to Par and return
44871
Roger Winnen

240505a 44871 Arrives at Plymuth with the Bristol to Par service. Coyright Roger Winnen

240505b 44871 Arrives at Plymuth with the Bristol to Par service. Coyright Roger Winnen

240505c 44871 Arrives at Plymuth with the Bristol to Par service. Coyright Roger Winnen

240505d The Black Five arrives at Par. Copyright Roger Winnen

240505e The Black Five arrives at Par. Copyright Roger Winnen

240505f The train enters the up platform at Par in the down direction. Copyright Roger Winnen

240505g At Par the train backs back to gain access to the line to St Blazey. Copyright Roger Winnen

240505h At Par the train backs back to gain access to the line to St Blazey. Copyright Roger Winnen

240505i Par Station from the road overbridge Copyright Roger Winnen

240505j Craig Munday stands by the old Signal Box. Copyright Roger Winnen

240505k A Large crowd has gathered by the turntable Copyright Roger Winnen

240505l These next photographs were taken by Network Rail Staff inside the fence. With gratefull thanks

240505m These next photographs were taken by Network Rail Staff inside the fence. With gratefull thank

240505n These next photographs were taken by Network Rail Staff inside the fence. With gratefull thank

240505o These next photographs were taken by Network Rail Staff inside the fence. With gratefull thank

240505p These next photographs were taken by Network Rail Staff inside the fence. With gratefull thank

240505q These next photographs were taken by Network Rail Staff inside the fence. With gratefull thanks

240505r These next photographs were taken by Network Rail Staff inside the fence. With gratefull thanks

240505s These next photographs were taken by Network Rail Staff inside the fence. With gratefull thanks

240505t These next photographs were taken by Network Rail Staff inside the fence. With gratefull thanks

240505u These next photographs were taken by Network Rail Staff inside the fence. With gratefull thanks

240505v The black five rounds the bend into Par Station. Copyright Roger Winnen

240505w Coupling to the stock stabled at Par. Copyright Roger Winnen

240505x Arriving at Plymouth. Copyright Roger Winnen

240505y Arriving at Plymouth. Copyright Roger Winnen

240505z Being watered in Plymouth the Black Five returns to its train. Copyright Roger Winnen

240505za Departure from Plymouth at 18.34 for Bristol Temple Meads. Copyright Roger Winnen

240505zb Departure from Plymouth at 18.34 for Bristol Temple Meads. Copyright Roger Winnen

240505zc Departure from Plymouth at 18.34 for Bristol Temple Meads. Copyright Roger Winnen