Up with lark. Celebrity 69's
Near Pinhoe
David Tozer
Near Pinhoe
David Tozer
It is 0530 and literally 40 minutes ago I managed these two early morning photographs. The GBRF Class 69 69003 and 69004 concluded their tour of the West Country with an overnight trip from Exeter to Dorchester via Honiton, Yeovil Junction and Yeovil Pen Mill. The working was the 2355 3Q00 Exeter Riverside to Dorchester and return.
The train is scheduled to depart Exeter for Eastleigh tomorrow.
A chance to photograph the Network Rail test train in the evening twilight with a Colas Class 37 was thwarted last night. An incident near St David's Station caused chaos to services and the working was cancelled.
Dave
The train is scheduled to depart Exeter for Eastleigh tomorrow.
A chance to photograph the Network Rail test train in the evening twilight with a Colas Class 37 was thwarted last night. An incident near St David's Station caused chaos to services and the working was cancelled.
Dave
Pinhoe, near 9th June 2023 Copyright David Tozer
69004 Pinhoe, near. 9th June 2023 Copyright David Tozer
Pinhoe, near. 9th June 2023 Copyright David Tozer
Well done David - keep up the good work.
Shaldon Bridge
Teignmouth
Clive Smith
Teignmouth
Clive Smith
Rail Operations Group 37510 passes Shaldon Bridge with the 5L46 09.57 Laira - Ely Papworth Sidings movement consisting of a barrier coach, three green GWR liveried coaches and power car 43170. These are for storage as they are owned by Angel and not GWR. Perfect sunlight for this sad occasion.
Regards, Clive Smith.
Regards, Clive Smith.
37510 seen from ShaldonBridge, Teignmouth.The tide is up - an unusual angle. 8th June 2023. Copyright Clive Smith.
Many thanks Clive.
Exeter observations - in service and sadly withdrawn.
Exeter
Paul Barlow
Exeter
Paul Barlow
37510 drags withdrawn 43170 formerly Chepstow Castle and coaches 49107 48125 48115 on the 0957 Laira to Ely Papworth for storage Exeter St Thomas. 8th June 2023. Copyright Paul Barlow.
37510 drags withdrawn 43170 formerly Chepstow Castle and coaches 49107 48125 48115 on the 0957 Laira to Ely Papworth for storage Exeter St Thomas 8 June 2023. Copyright Paul Barlow.
In happier times 43170 Chepstow Castle has just arrived on the 0725 Bristol to Exeter 43192 on rear of 0550 Penzance to Cardiff 15 April 2023. Copyright Paul Barlow.
Many thanks indeed Paul - thanks for looking back.
Coldplay and trains
Craig Munday
Craig Munday
Hi Keith
Never one to squander a trip up to our daughters, the sun had me out and about looking for trains!
On 7th I ventured out for Flying Scotsman which was seen at Acton Turville. I didnt factor in the ugly return wire so the picture was a bit of an anti climax. The light was very muggy early on.
An hour or so later the skies cleared and I headed across to Broad Lane near Westerleigh Junction for 6M50. The Westbury to Bescot often has a variety of wagons and I was treated to a Colas double header (unfortunately my extreme OCD doesn't like orange and yellow bands on the locos "clashing" like that)!! The train also included an MPV on the back.
This was followed by 6E10 a Taunton Fairwater to Crewe Basford Hall Freightliner HH working with 66585 with a rake on spent sleepers.
Finally a treat as I awaited 6Z22 Tytherington to Appleford stone working. This train is fascinating as it needs to negotiate a busy section of track between Yate Middle and Westerleigh Jn. There is no trailing crossover at Yate Middle, so the train has to run via the Up Charfield reversible, and cross over at Westerleigh Jn. The loco then runs around the train for a return east later. The Bristol Stoke Gifford Signaller in Didcot had a very busy spell threaded trains of all classes over the junction. Finally with the sun just crossing the line behind my back, DCR class 60029 with a superb (non graffitied) rake of Cappagh wagons rolled into view.
I also had a chat with the farmer here. His family has farmed the area since 1933 and he told some super stories about visiting Westleigh box through the years, the old S&D line down to Bath Green Park which ran behind his fields. I also told of wartime freights carrying all manner of military trains running up to D Day.
With Coldplay out of the way, next day a trip home HAD to coincide with 5L46 Laira to Ely featuring 37510 hauling redundant GWR stock and power car 43170. Yatton was the interception point and the train looked and sounded great following a Penzance to Cardiff Castle set. The cafe here is super, and the breakfast - well worth calling in for.
Best wishes Craig
Never one to squander a trip up to our daughters, the sun had me out and about looking for trains!
On 7th I ventured out for Flying Scotsman which was seen at Acton Turville. I didnt factor in the ugly return wire so the picture was a bit of an anti climax. The light was very muggy early on.
An hour or so later the skies cleared and I headed across to Broad Lane near Westerleigh Junction for 6M50. The Westbury to Bescot often has a variety of wagons and I was treated to a Colas double header (unfortunately my extreme OCD doesn't like orange and yellow bands on the locos "clashing" like that)!! The train also included an MPV on the back.
This was followed by 6E10 a Taunton Fairwater to Crewe Basford Hall Freightliner HH working with 66585 with a rake on spent sleepers.
Finally a treat as I awaited 6Z22 Tytherington to Appleford stone working. This train is fascinating as it needs to negotiate a busy section of track between Yate Middle and Westerleigh Jn. There is no trailing crossover at Yate Middle, so the train has to run via the Up Charfield reversible, and cross over at Westerleigh Jn. The loco then runs around the train for a return east later. The Bristol Stoke Gifford Signaller in Didcot had a very busy spell threaded trains of all classes over the junction. Finally with the sun just crossing the line behind my back, DCR class 60029 with a superb (non graffitied) rake of Cappagh wagons rolled into view.
I also had a chat with the farmer here. His family has farmed the area since 1933 and he told some super stories about visiting Westleigh box through the years, the old S&D line down to Bath Green Park which ran behind his fields. I also told of wartime freights carrying all manner of military trains running up to D Day.
With Coldplay out of the way, next day a trip home HAD to coincide with 5L46 Laira to Ely featuring 37510 hauling redundant GWR stock and power car 43170. Yatton was the interception point and the train looked and sounded great following a Penzance to Cardiff Castle set. The cafe here is super, and the breakfast - well worth calling in for.
Best wishes Craig
All photographs copyright Craig Munday - please click on the picture to obtain an enlargement. Picture left to right and down.
Many thanks Craig - a roving you will go.
Hollicombe
David Ive
David Ive
Evening Keith,
Thank you for your kind email. Apologies for the delay in responding, but I had overlooked the email. I was going to reveal the owner of the bike at Coryton's Cove, but I note that, with Martin's help, you have done so. It was good to meet with Martin and have a chat about various local railway matters.
I can offer a further image of a local event, if it of use. On Sunday 4th June, GWR timetabled some extra trains on the Paignton branch to help move spectators to/from the Riviera Airshow. On Sunday afternoon, an HST Short Set was used. The attached image shows 43042 “Tregenna Castle” and 43029 “Caldicot Castle” at Hollicombe, running as 5T51 1354 Stoke Gifford to Paignton empty stock.
Best regards, David Ive
http://djipix.com
Thank you for your kind email. Apologies for the delay in responding, but I had overlooked the email. I was going to reveal the owner of the bike at Coryton's Cove, but I note that, with Martin's help, you have done so. It was good to meet with Martin and have a chat about various local railway matters.
I can offer a further image of a local event, if it of use. On Sunday 4th June, GWR timetabled some extra trains on the Paignton branch to help move spectators to/from the Riviera Airshow. On Sunday afternoon, an HST Short Set was used. The attached image shows 43042 “Tregenna Castle” and 43029 “Caldicot Castle” at Hollicombe, running as 5T51 1354 Stoke Gifford to Paignton empty stock.
Best regards, David Ive
http://djipix.com
43042 “Tregenna Castle” and 43029 “Caldicot Castle” at Hollicombe, running as 5T51 1354 Stoke Gifford to Paignton empty stock. 4th June 2023. Copyright David Ive.
Many thanks David - a nice spot that.