9th December 2020

Arch lane Bridge
Nr St Erth
Mark Lynam

​Good evening Keith/Roger,
Here are a few photos of the 66's from yesterday at Arch Lane bridge near St Erth.
Thanks,  Mark Lynam

N.B. Arch Lane bridge is approximately 1000 yards west of St Erth Station.

DB Cargo 66014+Colas 66849 with DB Cargo 66192 on the train behind. Arch Lane Bridge, St Erth (1) 8th December 2020 Copyright Mark Lynam

DB Cargo 66014+Colas 66849 Heading towards the work site. Arch Lane Bridge, St Erth (3) 8th December 2020 Copyright Mark Lynam

66192 approaching Arch Lane Bridge, it then stopped beneath it. 8th December 2020. Copyright Mark Lynam

Many thanks indeed Mark, time well spent at Arch Lane.
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Class 143 Bonanza
Paul Barlow

A few shots all taken today to compliment Clive's pictures of the class 143 Pacer units. It seems definite that their last day of operation will be next Saturday 11 December.
The end of an era in the west country!
Hope all is well, All the best  Paul 

143617 with 158762 the 10.39 Paignton to Exmouth has just arrived at Lympstone. 8th December 2020. Copyright Paul Barlow/

143617 158762 1225 Exmouth to Paignton waits at Lympstone station. 8th December 2020. Copyright Paul Barlow

143617 158762 1225 Exmouth to Paignton leaves Lympstone station. 8th December 2020. Copyright Paul Barlow.

143620 150265 1120 Paignton to Exmouth leaves Lympstone 8 December 2020. Copyright Paul Barlow.

143603 with 158760 on the 11.52 Paignton to Exmouth taken from the Jetty at Marsh,Topsham. 8th December 2020 Copyright Paul Barlow.

143620 and 150265 on 12.57 Exmouth to Paignton from Jetty Marsh Topsham. 8th December 2020. Copyright Paul Barlow.

146618 with 150247 on the 12.20 Paignton to Exmouth passing 143603 with 158760 on the 13.24 Exmouth to Paignton. Seen at Topsham. 8th December 2020. Copyright Paul Barlow.

FGW Blue 150238 and 150249 arrive at Topsham on the 12.53 Paignton to Exmouth 8th December 2020. Copyright Paul Barlow.

143620 150265 19.38 Exeter to Exmouth waits in platform 1 Exeter St Davids. Copyright Paul Barlow.

143603 158768 have just arrived on the 18.52 from Paignton, terminating at Exeter st Davids. 8th December 2020. Copyright Paul Barlow.

Thank you Paul.
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For the sake of the editors - not too many bonanza's please.
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