T9 30120 on
The Mid Hants Railway
Michael Adams & Michael Forward
The Mid Hants Railway
Michael Adams & Michael Forward
Hello Roger, Interesting pictures today around St. Blazey and Par harbour . Andrew and Diane Jones posted some information on the T9 and have prompted us to dig out some pics. of the loco. at The Waterdcress Line in Hampshire. Firstly Michael Adams records the loco. at Ropley shed on 15 September 1984. Copyright Michael Adams
Now my own picture ,possibly on the same day, of 30120 coming into Medstead & Four Marks ,having come ‘over the Alps’ in fine style. Thanks, best wishes Copyright Michael Forward
Many Thanks to you both
One missing
Neil Phillips
Neil Phillips
Hello Roger and Keith,
I saw the excellent coverage of the JIAs out of and CDAs into Par Docks yesterday (when was the last time the docks branch saw two trains on a single day I wonder?!), I missed the event but made my own record of the unusual sight of CDAs at that location 'over the fence' during the afternoon. Since ten wagons are destined for preservation, from ground level I had assumed that there must have been two wagons parked on the right (not so, as Jon's wonderful aerial views clearly show - we are fortunate that it was good drone-flying weather on the day!) so I was surprised to find 375102 parked by itself next to St Blazey's turntable as I made my way home. The reason for its separation from the rest is unknown. Developments awaited with interest.
I also diverted to Middleway to check progress on the dismantling of the remaining CDAs. Of the 28 former operational wagons withdrawn in August, 19 currently remain intact in two rows of nine and ten, with no dismembered parts or activity visible.
Best regards,
Neil Phillips
I saw the excellent coverage of the JIAs out of and CDAs into Par Docks yesterday (when was the last time the docks branch saw two trains on a single day I wonder?!), I missed the event but made my own record of the unusual sight of CDAs at that location 'over the fence' during the afternoon. Since ten wagons are destined for preservation, from ground level I had assumed that there must have been two wagons parked on the right (not so, as Jon's wonderful aerial views clearly show - we are fortunate that it was good drone-flying weather on the day!) so I was surprised to find 375102 parked by itself next to St Blazey's turntable as I made my way home. The reason for its separation from the rest is unknown. Developments awaited with interest.
I also diverted to Middleway to check progress on the dismantling of the remaining CDAs. Of the 28 former operational wagons withdrawn in August, 19 currently remain intact in two rows of nine and ten, with no dismembered parts or activity visible.
Best regards,
Neil Phillips
1. - The lucky CDA's in Par Docks from the rail entrance. 6th December 2023. Copyright Neil Phillips.
2 - The wagons seen through the trees, road sign signs and barrier poles! 6th December 2023. Copyright Neil Phillips.
3- Lonely 375102 left behin beside St Blazey's turntable. 6th December 2023. Copyright Neil Phillips.
Many many thanks Neil. One wonders what is to become of CDA 375102, is it to become 'Gate guardian' at St Blazey?
Teignmouth report
Paul Barlow
Paul Barlow
166207 leaves Teignmouth station on a Paignton to Exmouth service 12th August 2023. This unit is now in GWR green livery. Copyright Paul Barlow.
FGW Blue liveried 150219 arrives at Teignmouth on the 09.25 from Exmouth to Paignton. 12th August 2023. Copyright Paul Barlow.
Many thanks Paul.
Swindon
A few from Ken Mumford
A few from Ken Mumford
Ken spent a little while at his home station Swindon on the 6th December 2023, here are a few of the images he took.
Whilst at this station yesterday, there were several interesting train 'movements.' Trains were delayed, re-routed because of flooding at Castle Cary, too many trains under repair, staff delayed because of disruption to trains - what other apologies did I hear?
A clean IET passes through Swindon - 6th December 2023. Copyright Ken Mumford.
The not so clean RHTT at Swindon.
RHTT loco 67027 in need of a little cleaning.
67023 also needs a wash and brush up + a polish. 6th December 2023. Copyright Ken Mumford.
Meanwhile back at the station, talking of cleaning - here we are at Swindon station - the cleaning lady, busy as a bee. 6th December 2023.
Many thanks Ken.