The Midland Pullman in Devon & Cornwall
Jon Hird Roger Salter
& Roger Winnen
The Midland Pullman in slopers siding Penzance. Copyright Roger Salter
Awaiting departure at Penzance the Midland Pullman. Copyright Roger Salter
Passing the site of Marazion Station. Copyright Roger Salter
240413a The Midland Pullman at speed seen passing throuth Camborne. Copyright Roger Winnen
Heading for Roskear Junction. Copyright Roger Winnen.
Running just ahead of the sun at Largin. Copyright Jon Hird.
The Midland Pullman and 5239 'Goliath' at Kingswear. Copyright Jon Hird.
With Dartmouth in the background and plenty of boats on their moorings, the Pullman departs Kingswear for Exeter. Copyright Jon Hird.
The view from the footpath as the driver puts on some throttle departing Kingswear. Copyright Jon Hird.
Darkness has fallen as Roger catches the Midland Pullman at rest at Penzance, its days work done. 13.04.2024, copyright Roger Winnen.
The 2+9 HST set in Platform 1 at Penzance, 13.04.24 copyright Roger Winnen.
The London end of the train ready for its 09:00 departure on 14.04.24 to Berwick-Upon-Tweed. Copyright Roger Winnen.
47306 at The Bodmin Railway
Martin Duff
A few from today’s diesel diagram at Bodmin.
47306 awaiting departure from Bodmin Parkway. 13.04.2024, copyright Martin Duff.
CDA's and semaphores, thank goodness both can still be seen in action here in Cornwall. 13.04.2024, copyright Martin Duff.
A peek through the cab door at Bodmin General. 13.04.2024, copyright Martin Duff.
Running around at Boscarne Junction, with the tail lamp on the platform waiting to be taken to the opposite end of the train. 13.04.2024, copyright Martin Duff.
One last glimpse of 47306 as she awaits departure from Bodmin Parkway. 13.04.2024, copyright Martin Duff.
Many thanks Martin!
47306 is next booked to run on 28.04.24, for more info visit the Bodmin Railway Website.
47306 is next booked to run on 28.04.24, for more info visit the Bodmin Railway Website.
Steam at Swindon
Ken Mumford & Colin Pidgeon
Hello friends,
The two steam locomotives [44871 and 45407 - nicknamed 'BLACK FIVES'] were designed by William Stanier who was once second in charge at Swindon Works before he moved to be the Chief Mechanical Engineer at Crewe Works. This train [THE GREAT BRITAIN XV1] was the 1Z31 Margate to Cheltenham Spa section of round Britain by steam trains..
NOTE that [in Scottish Region steam tradition] the smokebox numberplate and shedplate have a blue background.
The two steam locomotives [44871 and 45407 - nicknamed 'BLACK FIVES'] were designed by William Stanier who was once second in charge at Swindon Works before he moved to be the Chief Mechanical Engineer at Crewe Works. This train [THE GREAT BRITAIN XV1] was the 1Z31 Margate to Cheltenham Spa section of round Britain by steam trains..
NOTE that [in Scottish Region steam tradition] the smokebox numberplate and shedplate have a blue background.
The pair of 'Black Fives' approach the London end of platform 4 at Swindon. Copyright Colin Pidgeon.
A WCRC Class 47/8 on the rear of the train to provide ETH. Copyright Colin Pidgeon.
As this train entered platform 3, the signal at the west end of tht platform was showing red, so we expected it to stop BUT just before halfway along platform 3 the red signal changed to green and this photo was taken when the driver of the first loco acknowledged the change with the sounding of the loco's hooter. Copyright Ken Mumford.
The specal is now almost at the end of platform 3 and with the change of the signal from red to green the drivers of both locos really opened up and the sound of the exhausts was 'music' to any railway enthusiast ears as wa the acceleration as the train headed of to the right up the line to Gloucester and Cheltenham!! Copyright Ken Mumford.
A bonus shot of 66531 heading 6V51, the 14.35 Churchyard Sidings - Stoke Gifford service (passed Swindon at 17.45, 65min early). Copyright Ken Mumford.
Our thanks to Ken and Colin for providing coverage of this special working, it is much appreciated.