Hi Keith
I realise 27th was a bumper day, but please feel free to have these too. I was early Liskeard and managed this jammy sunny shot of 5Z70, the returning empty Sleeper train following 57604's failure the evening before. The down sleepers had 57310 tucked in to work this train back. I detected a smell of dragging brakes as it passed the box and Plymouth & Control were advised. The train later developed a fault up near Totnes. There's something to be said for lineside Signalboxes, and Signalmen with keen senses!!
Also pictured are 66099 & 168 which ran up to Westbury to collect the RHTT wagons, which I also pictured at Largin on its return.
FINALLY, I have some pictures from the excellent B&WR diesel gala with the popular Colas class 56 56302 making an appearance along with the line regulars, 37142, 47306 & 33110. Kind regards for now Craig
Many thanks Craig
I realise 27th was a bumper day, but please feel free to have these too. I was early Liskeard and managed this jammy sunny shot of 5Z70, the returning empty Sleeper train following 57604's failure the evening before. The down sleepers had 57310 tucked in to work this train back. I detected a smell of dragging brakes as it passed the box and Plymouth & Control were advised. The train later developed a fault up near Totnes. There's something to be said for lineside Signalboxes, and Signalmen with keen senses!!
Also pictured are 66099 & 168 which ran up to Westbury to collect the RHTT wagons, which I also pictured at Largin on its return.
FINALLY, I have some pictures from the excellent B&WR diesel gala with the popular Colas class 56 56302 making an appearance along with the line regulars, 37142, 47306 & 33110. Kind regards for now Craig
Many thanks Craig
Liskeard 27th September 2014. From his box Craig Munday witnesses, in excellent light, the passage of 57310 hauling 57604. He reported the small of dragging brakes was the train passed the box - extra work for the loco plus a waste of fuel. Copyright Craig Munday
Later 66099 & 168 worked up light to Westbury to collect the RHTT which they brought back down as illustrated below. 27th September 2014 Copyright Craig Munday
66099 & 168 return topping and tailing the RHTT over Largin Viaduct. 27th September 2014 Copyright Craig Munday
Colas class 56 56302 on its day out at the Bodmin and Wenford Gala. 27th September 2014 Copyright Craig Munday
37142 comes into Bodmin Parkway with a train from Bodmin General 27th September 2014 Copyright Craig Munday
Visitor Colas Rail Freight Class 56 56302 makes a welcome and unusual sight at Bodmin Parkway. 27th September 2014 Copyright Craig Munday