Chris Trerise from Kernow Model Rail will present a show entitled HIGH SPEED 1 and the ROYAL SCOTSMAN
A programme not to be missed
David Tozer
A rare visit to Exeter these days.
43042 + GW08 48124 48123 48122 49117 + 43093
5Z80 11:19 Laira to Exeter New Yard ECS.
At Powderham signals UM 200 and UM 202 have replaced those introduced in mid 1985.
Dave
What changes in 42 years?
Ross Griffiths
Hope everyone is doing well.
I attach a scan from a negative taken by legendary railway photographer John Vaughan (recently purchased with copyright) which shows 45129 on the approach to Saltash on 21st February 1982 with the 1E21 Penzance to Leeds (thanks to fellow contributor Paul Barlow for providing the service details).
Also attached is a photo I took on 24th February this year showing 43187 & 43098 in the same position with the 1315 Penzance to Plymouth - it's a game of spot the difference!
In the 42 years between the images the location is still recognisable although the inevitable vegetation growth is encroaching on the view and is prominent on the skyline. The siding has gone and the buildings swept away to be replaced with residential flats. Part of the goods yard area has been reserved for use by Network Rail and is guarded by the ubiquitous pallisade fencing. Tactile paving and the yellow line now adorn the platform and the lighting has been upgraded.
Of course all too soon the Castle Classes shall follow the Peaks in being withdrawn from service altogether.
All the best,
Ross.
Lostwithiel Engineering - Day 2
05.03.2024
Alan Peters
Alan has provided many more detailed photographs of the ongoing work at Lostwithiel, all of which are available in the resignalling section. Please click here and expand the 'Lostwithiel' segment.