7th February 2022

Everbody likes Westerns
Walker Lines
Julian Stephens

08444 propelling D1048 Western Lady. The train was en route from Bodmin Parkway past Walker Lines and heading towards Bodmin General. 7th August 1988, Copyright Julian Stephens.

Many thanks Julian -  a smashing photograph.
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Dainton Bank
and the Cash Cow
Clive Smith

West Country class 34067 'Tangmere' approaches the top of Dainton bank summit with Kingfisher Railtours' 'The Cornishman' 1Z55  05.40 Birmingham New Street - Penzance. The Southern loco worked the train from Exeter. The train was earlier worked from Birmingham by 47854. Remarkably this is the only photo I have ever taken at this location at Dainton. I was somewhat taken aback by the appearance of an  entrepreneurial farmer with a bucket at  the adjacent field here who came around  charging photographers a pound, presumably something he did every time a railtour was due as the assembled masses were readily reaching for coins and coughing up without question. No sheep or cattle in the field just a cash cow.

Regards,  Clive Smith

The battle is nearly over for 34067 Tangmere as it reaches the top Dainton Bank with the 1Z55 The Cornishman 05.40 Brum to Pz. Copyright Clive Smith

Thanks in deed for that Clive, I expect that many of our number will recollect the farmer ' milking'  the enthusiasts!!
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Bristol Bath Road
Steve Widdowson
- David Padgett Collection 

45108 Bristol Bath Rd + watertank Copyright the Late Dave Pagett now the Steve Widdowson Collection collection.

Can you date this Steve asks?
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Newquay Signalbox
Paul Barlow

Newquay signal box on the 30th August 1986 including a nice view out over the viaduct. Copyright Paul Barlow

Many thanks Paul - if only the levers were crashing in there now !
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Query on Brake Van Tour
Micheal Manning

Further request for information.  
Keith,
Could you ask members if they can confirm something for my research.
There was a Brake Van Tour organised by the GWS on the 29th June 1970 around Bodmin hauled by 08 D3526. This tour it is understood ran to Bodmin General, Boscarne and Wenford Bridge.
Is there any further information available regarding the number of BV’s, extent of the tour etc. I have tried GWS but they haven’t returned my e-mail yet.
Regards
Mike
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