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8th October 2018

8/10/2018

 
  In Memory of 'JC'
John Cornelius who submitted over a thousand pictures to this website passed away on the 5th of September, his funeral was a private family matter.  It was John's wish that a memorial service be held at Shepton Beauchamp Church - this will be at 2PM on Wednesday the 10th October.  All who live within reasonable distance are invited to attend. The Cornwall Railway Society have gathered together a number of tributes and photographs taken by himself and others in memory of a fine railway professional and enthusiast.   RIP.
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John Cornelius on CRS River Dart Trip 16th April 2016 Copyright Roger Winnen
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If you would like to see the fine tributes paid to John and some his photographs please click here.
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F.S. going home - Today
at Ivybridge -  Clive Smith
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Good Morning Keith, What a grey day ! Following glorious sunny weather on Friday and Sunday the Flying Scotsman brought the overcast skies with it again. At least it wasn't raining. I was in the company of three other photographers in Cornwood to the east of Blatchford Viaduct. Apparently there were considerable traffic problems on the lane at Hemerdon. Tree growth height in recent years now goes above the viaduct parapet so reducing the attraction of  the 'side on' viaduct shot.  The Cathedrals Express 09.00 Plymouth to Exeter St Davids is seen coming off the viaduct with 60103 leading 44871. As the train came over the viaduct the smoke trailed over the length of the train but then condensed into what you see in the picture. We can now all reclaim our pastime until the next visit !  

            Regards,  Clive Smith          Many thanks Clive
 Flying Scotsman and 44871
in Exeter Riverside at 12.15
Roger Winnen

Returning from a weekend in London I was fortunate to catch a glimpse of the two engines in Exeter Riverside Yard through the fixed window of an IEP.9 car 802 set being the 09.27 Paddington-Penzance service.. The ride was very good with rapid acceleration, however those requiring food and drink are advised to have plenty with them as the trolley service needed some improvement. It was 2 hours 45 minutes before the trolley arrived at our seats, by that time the sandwiches were sold out, and a further intake was loaded at Plymouth an hour later.  
Please bring back the Buffet Cars.

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181008a Flying Scotsman viewed through the window of the IEP 09.27 Paddington Penzance service as we approached Exeter St David's. Copyright Roger Winnen
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181008b Black Five 44871 one of 842 built by the LMS and British Railways. Copyright Roger Winnen
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181008c The duo at Milepost 193.5 on the approach to Exeter. Copyright Roger Winnen
Weekend Duties for the RHTT
Craig Munday & Mark Lynam

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RHTT St Blazey 66120 66200 already looking quite grotty seen between passes of the Flying Scotsman. Half three on Saturday 6th October 2018 Copyright Craig Munday
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With 'all guns firing' the RHTT enters Falmouth Docks. Sunday 8th October 2018. Copyright Mark Lynam.
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66200 RHTT Falmouth Docks 13.33 27th October 2018 Copyright Mark Lynam
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Minutes later and 150263 on a service to Falmouth passes the RHTT 66200 at Penryn. The time is 13.44 7th October 2018 Copyright Mark Lynam
7th October 2018
Sorry folks, had big problems, my broadband was down from last evening until nine this morning.  My BT system is unreliable, I hope it lasts out for a few more hours while I sort the post and pictures out.  Both my colleagues are away this weekend so cannot help.
It's a relief to get away from pictures of the Flying Scotsman and portray scenes that despite thousands of shutter clicks in Cornwall life goes on elsewhere.  Many thanks to Guy Vincent and Clive Smith.
​Another not the Flying Scotsman
Class 56 at Westbury
Guy Vincent
Rarely seen nowadays, 56103 was a welcome visitor to Westbury this afternoon, arriving light from Leicester around 2 hours early at 1740.  It's reportedly taking a Railvac to Cardiff Canton tomorrow (Sun 7th) before running light from there to Eastleigh.  Note the recent repaint, carried out during August in a siding at Willesden freight yard within a makeshift scaffolding & plastic sheeting 'tent'.  Devon & Cornwall branding in place but will it ever venture 'home' I wonder?

                Guy Vincent      Many thanks Guy
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Looking very smart at Westbury 56103 0Z72 1329 ex Leicester 6th October 2018 Copyright Guy Vincent
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Westbury 56103 in DC Rail livery. 6th October2018 Copyright Guy Vincent
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Westbury 56103 Looking very smart DC Rail 6th October2018 Copyright Guy Vincent
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The crest depicted is actually the Cornish Crest! So as in our alphabet ' C' comes before 'D' why then is it not called Cornwall and Devon Railway? Picture dated 6th October 2018. Copyright Guy Vincent.
NOT  THE FLYING SCOTSMAN!
Clive Smith
Whilst looking at the South Devon Railway website I noticed that their 'Latest News' page of 04/10/18 announced that LMS Ivatt Class 2MT 41312 is to visit the railway from the Mid Hants Railway until the 14th October. This loco was formerly shedded at Barnstaple Junction. A hopeful visit to Buckfastleigh late in the day on 6th October 2018 found the Ivatt steaming ready to depart on a private charter at 17.30. The website says the loco will work timetabled trains every day during its visit. For those who like to see their steam locos in convivial surroundings rather than in a scrum then I would thoroughly recommend a trip to the South Devon before it goes. Selfies are optional.

           Regards,  Clive Smith.              Many thanks  Clive 
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41312 at Buckfastleigh 6th October 2018 Copyright Clive Smith
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Ready to go. 41312 at Buckfastleigh 6th October 2018 Copyright Clive Smith
Micro visit to a Mini Gala
Clive Smith

​Whilst attention was elsewhere in the region some interesting activity has been taking place across South Devon. On 6th October 2018 The Paignton & Dartmouth Railway held a mini diesel gala. This was ostensibly a farewell to their class 25 D7535 which has been at the railway since 1986, albeit a  somewhat shy and under used loco. It will now go to Buckfastleigh in a straight swap for the more powerful 37275. Let's hope the 37 doesn't become reclusive too. The 37 is seen arriving at Kingswear with the late running 13.00 from Paignton. The 25 is on the rear however the locos were switched around to give the bashers a chance to sample the 37 powering on the front of the 14.00 following the previous two departures with the rat leading.

    Regards,  Clive Smith     
Time well spent - again many thanks Clive.
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Kingswear. It's 13.34 on the 6th October 2018 Copyright Clive Smith
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The clock has moved on - 13.37 on the 6th October 2018 Copyright Clive Smith
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Just over a minute later and Clive has popped down to witness 2568 arriving, it's 13.38 on the 6th October 2018
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Last picture of the visit as 6875 prepares to depart. The time is 13.51 on the 6th October 2018 Copyright Clive Smith
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