A Sunday afternoon visit to the Plym Valley Railway
Roger Winnen
Roger Winnen
A very interesting afternoon was spent at the Plym Valley today, where I had hoped to see the Cornish Skipper running, however she ran yesterday and most probably will run next Saturday. So a ride on the Sentinel with the vintage Guards Van to Plym Bridge and back together with viewing the other exhibits in the yard was the order of the day..
Nothing was too much trouble for the staff who helped me in more ways than one climbing on and off the trains and updating me details of the locomotive fleet which was most appreciated. It was also nice to bump into Paul Burkhalter who has contributed to our website and gave our society a talk a few years ago. After visiting the Bookshop and Cafe I returned to Plymouth Station just in time for the 15.43 train to Pz.
Nothing was too much trouble for the staff who helped me in more ways than one climbing on and off the trains and updating me details of the locomotive fleet which was most appreciated. It was also nice to bump into Paul Burkhalter who has contributed to our website and gave our society a talk a few years ago. After visiting the Bookshop and Cafe I returned to Plymouth Station just in time for the 15.43 train to Pz.
210808a Brake Van Tous wth the Sentinel seen at Plym Bridge Platform. Copyright Roger Winnen
210808b Awaiting the return run to Marsh Mills at 13.30 today. Copyright Roger Winnen
210808c An earlier arrival from the viewing gallery as the 12.30 from Plym Bridge Platform arrives at Marsh Mills. Copyright Roger Winnen
210808d 31190 formally D5830 in Yellow Ochre livery. Copyright Roger Winnen
210808e Former Cornish Skipper 142023 at the Plym Valley showing iita destination Carlisle. Copyright Roger Winnen
Many thanks Roger. Roger is suffering with a very painful knee and hence his difficulty getting around the Plym Valley Railway site. We are very sincerely hoping that his scheduled operation for a replacement knee will take place on Tuesday 24th August. All the very best Roger.
Day out at
Dunster
Paul Barlow & Clive Smith
Dunster
Paul Barlow & Clive Smith
It's always good to hear of old friends meeting, well yesterday Clive and Paul went along to sample the Hymeks at Dunster however Clive was a little concerned that there might be duplicate pictures - however this was certainly not the case. The two good friends - also ours have provided a record of their day out both at Dunster and wider afield.
D7018 has just arrived at Dunster with the 1135 from Bishops Lydeard. 7th August 2021 Copyright Paul Barlow
D7018 is shunting stock to form the 1135 to Dunster at Bishops Lydeard D6575 and 47077 North star in the bay. Copyright Paul Barlow
D7018 reverses off the stock at Norton Fitzwarrren. Copyright Paul Barlow.
Rail replacement busses at Dunster await their next turn. Copyright Paul Barlow.
Bishops Lydeard 7th August 2021 Copyright Clive Smith
Shunt release - run round at Dunster. 7th August 2021 Copyright Clive Smith
An electrifying view at Norton Fitzwarren. 7th August 2021 Copyright Clive Smith
Back on the main line. 43010 at Totnes with the 17.58 Exeter to Plymouth. 7th August 2021 Copyright Clive Smith
Many many thanks to you both for your super contributions over the years - glad you had a good day out at Dunster. Keep up the good work.