8th December 2022

Exeter St Thomas and a glimpse of Marsh Barton
David Tozer

Gents,
I had a visit to Dawlish Warren today for lunch with my former work colleagues. Sadly it was not possible to board a train at the time I wanted Polsloe Bridge as trains that stop here off peak do not stop at Dawlish Warren,  So plan B, my local bus from home to St Thomas and then the 1032 service to Paignton which started at Exmouth, this service whilst omitting Polsloe Bridge stops at Dawlish Warren. Hurrah.
I was able to photograph 158749 working the 0917 Paignton to Exmouth. Note the Harrington Hump. Not having frequented St Thomas for a while this appears to be a new addition. Then followed a quick shot of the new Marsh Barton Station with still work in progress taken from the train at speed.
By the way the Christmas Lunch was superb.

Dave

158749 at St Thomas 7.12.2022 Copyright David Tozer

The Harrington Hump at Exeter St Thomas Station. Copyright DavidTozer

A fleeting glimpse of Marsh Barton Station at speed. Copyright David Tozer

Many Thanks David have a good Christmas when it comes! Roger

Engineering Work at St Erth on Wednesday Morning
Roger Winnen

221207a The rails in the background has been lifted from the up main just east of St Erth Signal Box, new track on steel sleepers being laid. Copyright Roger Winnen

221207b Work on the line looking towards the Signal Box and Hayle. Copyright Roger Winnen

221207c Quattro road rail machines performing most of the work at St Erth. Copyright Rogr Winnen

221207d Colas Tamping Machine DR 75407 Gerry Taylor. Copyright Roger Winnen

Engineering Trains at Truro on Wednesday Morning
Mark Lynam

This morning I took the following photos from a freezing cold frosty Truro to capture the return Engineering trains from Camborne etc

GWR 43088 at 10.08 after working 2C06 0847 Plymouth to Truro the driver waiting on the platform for the signal to clear. The sunlit Cathedral just visible above the footbridge. Copyright Mark Lynam

The 2nd works train this time 6Y67 0938 Truro to Westbury Down T.C. formed of Freightliner 66594 leading with 5 Autoballasters behind and 66570 on the rear these came down last night around midnight. 4.jpg. Copyright Mark Lynam

66570 on the rear of 6Y67 0938 Truro to Westbury Down T.C. passing XC 221123 which worked 2Z05 0817 Plymouth to Truro. Copyright Mark Lynam

Freightliner 66520 leads 6Y65 0830 Truro to Westbury Down T.C. 66546 was on the rear. Copyright Mark Lynam

GWR 43040 changing platforms due to line being shut West of here before working 2U16 0930 Truro to Cardiff Central. Two sights that will soon disappear from Truro Semaphores and Castle Class HSTs. Copyright Mark Lynam

Many Thanks Mark

Found in Australia!!
'Cornishman headboard'
Ian Monks

Hello. I just came across a train "name" that you might be interested in. it has found its way to Australia.
regards
Ian  Monks

The Cornishman headboard. Picture received on the 6th December 2022. Copyright Ian Monks.

Many thanks for sending us a picture of your discovery Ian. The paintwork on the board looks as if it has received a few knocks - I see signs of a luggage tie through one of the fixing holes. I wonder where this treasure was heading - not to Penzance I guess!
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Charters through
Swindon
Colin Pidgeon

47593 t&t 47828 on 1Z41 Preston to Bristol T M. Statesman's Rail Bristol & Bath Christmas Statesman.

Would have liked to photo this one from Platform 3 but there was a freight parked on the middle road

47812 t&t 57313 on 1Z86 Swindon to Swansea Northern Belle Christmas Lunch.

Colin

Copyright Colin Pidgeon

Copyright Colin Pidgeon

Copyright Colin Pidgeon

Copyright Colin Pidgeon

My apologies to Colin Pidgeon for the late posting of pictures taken on his 'watch' at Swindon and for the detailed notes above.