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20th April 2019

20/4/2019

Major work - a new footbridge at
Patchway
David Field

Good Evening Keith,
Apologies for the late submission, but I thought I would forward on some of the photos I took today at Patchway, where it certainly was a Good Friday as the station received the steps, lift tower steel work and main span of its new accessible footbridge.
The remainder of the footbridge will be fitted out over the next few weeks, and open during the summer.
Kind Regards, Dave Field
No need for apologies - everything gratefully received.

1. Network Rail Notification of Patchway car park closure for footbridge installation. Copyright David Field

2. Platform 1 lift tower steel frame is installed at Patchway at 1258 19th April 2019. Copyright David Field.

3. Patchway's new footbridge lift towers steelwork is installed and awaits the main bridge span at 1411 19th April 2019. Copyright David Field.

4. Patchway's new footbridge main bridge deck is lifted in by the 450T crane at 1522 19th April 2019. Copyright David Field

5. Network Rail staff watch the new bridge span at Patchway being installed from the temporary footbridge's steps 1532 19th April 2019. Copyright David Field

6. Patchway's new footbridge main span is being bolted in place at 1553 19th April 2019. Copyright David Field.

7. With the main span secured, and crane removed, the first rail movement under Patchway's new footbridge takes place. 19th April 2019. Copyright David Field

Many thanks to David Field who spent much of the day at Patchway carefully recording this event. The detailed captions are much appreciated.

Weymouth Tramway
Clive Smith

33112 passes near The Town Bridge on the Weymouth Tramway on the16th August 1982 with the 09.54 boat train from Waterloo. An assortment of cars of the day line the road with an Austin Maxi most visible at the front by the 33. A Triumph Herald and a Morris Minor Traveller can be seen further along and look closely and there is a Ford Anglia but what is the car next to the Maxi ?

Regards, Clive Smith. Many thanks Clive - answer below.

Weymouth Tramway 33112 with the 09.54 from Waterloo on the 16th August 1982 Copyright Clive Smith

19th April 2019

19/4/2019

The Good Friday HSTs
Roger Winnen

190419a 43163 Exeter Panel Signal Box works the 07.41 Penzance to Paddington seen crossing Coombe by Saltash Viaduct. Copyright Roger Winnen

190419b Soon to be a thing of the past, pouring out my tea at the buffet.. Copyright Roger Winnen

190419c 43018 Tails the 07.41 Pz Paddington service. Copyright Roger Winnen

190419d Celebrity 43185 Great Western works the 09.00 The Cornish Riviera from Pz instead of the booked IET.Copyright Roger Winnen

190419e Another surprise 43172 Harry Patch working the 15.00 Plymouth Paddington service. Copyright Roger Winnen

190419f A side on view of this power car. Copyright Roger Winnen

Lovely
Lostwithiel
Will Kilner

A smashing bit of sunshine at Lostwithiel as 66126 trundles twice over the crossing in the process of running round its train. Seen here at 16.28 on the 18th April 2019 Copyright Will Kilner

Thirty two minutes have passed since the last photograph. Will appreciates the view and the beer in this charming town. Here’s a shot from today of 66126 crossing the River Fowey in Lostwithiel with a freight at just after 5pm. The boat in the foreground and the late afternoon sun in my favour made for a nice picture - one I celebrated with a pint in the nearby Globe! 18th April 2019. Copyright Will Kilner

Well done Will, and many thanks.

Very old
Redruth
Paddy Bradley

Redruth Station with both Broad Gauge and Standard Gauge tracks. Note there is no footbridge. At the far end of the down platform points can be seen serving the sidings behind the station on that side. East Carn Brea mine pumping engine can be seen on the exteme left. Paddy Bradley Collection

Comment from Roy Hart (Burma).
I would say that the photo is about 1875. Mixed gauge arrived at Redruth in 1866, but the rails look more modern, with cross-sleepered track, so later than 1866, I reckon. The wooden viaduct is still there, so before 1888. The down side sidings went in 1914.
The cottages on the right are 'Jacks Platt' a- well-known Redruth slum area, finally demolished by nazi bombers in WW2. The post office (1957) occupies the site today.
All the best, Roy. Many thanks Roy.

Mystery Hut at
Redruth
Peter Jenkin

This sadly neglected hut situated across the road from the station has remained in this state for a considerable number of years. It has had transport connections. It was certainly used as a rest room by Western Nations Bus drivers and no doubt CMT before that. Comparison with the picture above suggests that it was in existence before the buildings alongside. Maybe station staff used it as a 'tea room' too. Rumours have had it that it might be a tea room again or whatever. We hope somebody declares ownership and does a major restoration job.

The old wooden hut which is believed to be listed - it certainly is listing somewhat! The Post Office was built on 'Jacks Platt' - there was formerly a way through here to Fore Street. This photo 6th April 2019. Copyright Peter Jenkin.

The old wooden hut looking down the street. Note the very ornate building's alongside. 6th April 2019. Copyright Peter Jenkin

Next to the mystery hut is the office of the Malayan Dredging Company. 6th April 2019. Copyright Peter Jenkin

Next building down is Abbot and Wicket Office. Roof detail. Photographed by Peter Jenkin 6th April 2019.

Abbot and Wicket Office. Roof detail with the date 1891. Photographed by Peter Jenkin 6th April 2019.

18th April 2019

18/4/2019

Penzance Midday
Martin Scane

Many thanks Martin.

Looking almost like an old postcard. The 12.04 waits to depart from Platform One - nice to see a long train in there. 16th April 2019. Copyright Martin Scane.

Three 50's at
Bodmin
Will Kilner

I know you’ve had a tremendous selection of open day-related images submitted, but I thought your readers may be interested in this line up at Bodmin Parkway on Sunday, early afternoon. Three 50s together in Bodmin must have been extremely rare, even in BR days?
Many thanks indeed Will.

Three 50's at Bodmin General. 14th April 2019 Copyright Will Kilner

Bodmin 14th April 2019 Copyright Will Kilner

A busy scene just after 11am Sunday as 43092 arrives on an up service, 73107 prepares to run light to Bodmin General, and 50007 sits in the siding. 14th April 2019. Copyright Will Kilner

Just before midday Sunday, 37142 arrives at Bodmin General and passes 66714, stabled in a siding, before the pair worked together on the return journey. 14th April 2019. Copyright Will Kilner.

Peak To Weymouth 1983
Clive Smith

On September 24th 1983 full headcode panel 46037 worked the 16.15 Bristol TM - Weymouth I seem to recall for some reason it was booked either a peak or a type 4 for Saturdays for the last month of the summer timetable. Certainly ran with three peaks including 46045 twice. Perhaps Guy has a better recollection of this month and type 4s on the Weymouth's.
Regards, Clive Smith Many thanks Clive

(1) 46037 waits under the overall roof at Frome. 4th September 1983 Copyright Clive Smith

(2) The token is handed to the driver of 46037 at Yeovil Pen Mill before the 16.15 Bristol TM - Weymouth enters the single line section. A large parcel is either waiting to go on the train or has been dropped off. 24th September 1983. Copyright Clive Smith

(3) 46037 now waits at Maiden Newton the junction for the Bridport branch closed in 1975. 24th September 1983. Copyright Clive Smith

(4) 46037 has arrived at Weymouth Town station under the old roof. 24th September 1983. Copyright Clive Smith

(5) A run round later and 46037 is now at the front of the 19.57 Weymouth - Bristol TM. 24th September 1983. Copyright Clive Smith.

Last nights
Test Train
Mark Lynam

Here is a photo of tonight's test train at Penzance 3Q53 2243 Penzance to Exeter Riverside NY. 37610 Copyright Mark Lynam

17th April 2019

17/4/2019

37610
Tonights Test Train
Roger Winnen

190417a 37610 With the 22.43 Test Train to Exeter Riverside. Copyright Roger Winnen

190417b High Tide at Penzance with 37610 on tonights test train. Copyright Roger Winnen

Winnen's Westerns
Exeter SD
Roger Winnen

D1063 Western Monitor at Exeter St David's on the Atlantic Coast Express. Copyright Roger Winnen

Test Trains
Karl Hewlett

Dear Keith.

The annual testing circuit for Devon and Cornwall has crept up on me, perhaps a little short notice but here are timings for a couple of runs due to take place: Apologies - we missed the Tuesday working.

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/H32597/2019/04/16/advanced

Wednesday 17th April Penzance to Exeter Riverside New Yard

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/H32596/2019/04/17/advanced

Network Rail class 950 99600/99601

Tuesday 30th April Bristol High Level Siding to Laira T&RSMD via Westbury and Whatley Quarry

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U41201/2019/04/30/advanced

Wednesday 01st May Laira T&RSMD to Truro Yard via Moorswater, Looe and Newquay

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U41202/2019/05/01/advanced

Thursday 02nd May Truro Yard to Derby RTC via Falmouth Docks

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U41203/2019/05/02/advanced

Regards, Karl (Friends Of Penmere Station). Many thanks Karl.

Liskeard?
Paddy Bradley

Another picture from the Paddy Bradley Collection. Said to be Liskeard or Looe. We think neither, Any ideas?

Message at 07.21 17th April 2019. Dear Keith,
Definitely not Liskeard or Looe. Looks to me like the original station at Newquay.
Roy

P.S. The original Newquay station was a one-platform job. Behind the photographer the track ended at a turntable (see old maps). Yes, this became platform 1 by the gasholders when the station was rebuilt in 1903. The station shown in the photo was built by the Cornwall Mineral Railway. As for the wall on the right, I'm not sure. There is a photo of old Newquay station in one of John Vaughan's books, as far as I recall.
Many thanks Roy.

16th April 2019

15/4/2019

LONG ROCK
OPEN DAY & 'The Springtime Cornishman'

Don't forget to take a look at our Long Rock Open Day Coverage - Many thanks to all our contributors.
Please click here.

Bristol to Yatton
Paul Negus

Pictures of what seems to have been a test train this morning at Bristol Temple Meads taken around 08:15. The power cars and coaches looked very fresh out of shops but HST power car 43093 Old Oak Common HST Depot 1976 - 2018 really stole the show. The vinyl work is outstanding and puts the efforts on the IEPs to shame! An immaculate 43186 brought up the rear.

The final photo is 43040 - also looking immaculate - bringing up the rear of the 08:45 off Yatton for Taunton. At least Yatton still has its footbridge, even if it is roofless!

Best regards, Paul Many thanks Paul

Looking immaculate 43093 stands at Bristol Temple Meads. 15th April 2019. Copyright Paul Negus

Another shot of those superb vinyls. 15th April 2019 Copyright Paul Negus.

43030 stands under the roofless footbridge at Yatton. 15th April 2019. Copyright Paul Negus

St Dennis Junction
The late John Cornelius

A smashing study taken out of an up train window by the late John Cornelius.

15th May 2019

15/4/2019

King in Cornwall
Paddy Bradley

6024 King Edward 1 comes into view as it passes under Drump Yard Footbridge heading for Penzance, This is an unusual view taken by Paddy from Jenkins Terrace. 19th Sep 1998 Paddy Bradley

A little closer passing Drump Lane Goods Shed. 19th Sep 1998 Paddy Bradley

Looking every bit a King. 6024 King Edward is coasting soon to enter Redruth tunnel. 19th Sep 1998 Paddy Bradley

The very next day the King having been turned overnight takes a journey to Falmouth and is seen here crossing Ponsanooth Viaduct. 20th September 1998. Copyright Paddy Bradley.

Gas lights at
Redruth
Paddy Bradley

A very early undated view taken at Redruth station of the hustle and bustle as an up train waits to leave. Redruth Methodist Chapel looms over the station. A gem from the Paddy Bradley Collection.

A postscript to the above photograph from Roy Hart (Burma)
Dear Keith,
This is not a difficult one. The date can be narrowed down to c1895. Standard guage stock (so after 1892); the clothes (no ghastly big Edwardian female hats, but one male in the background is wearing a silk topper -not, I would say, a common sight at Redruth station today!). The fashions pre-date the Edwardian era, so it's got to be mid- to late 1890s. Signal post probably post -1894, when box opened.
All the best -I enjoyed the coverage of LR open day.

Roy Many thanks Roy.

14th April 2019

14/4/2019

Long Rock Open Day
13th April 2019

Many thanks and congratulations are due to the Manager Patrick Grobbelaar and Staff at Long Rock Depot who made a wonderful effort to provide the general public with fantastic display. An enormous task very successfully carried out.

Roger Winnen has taken on the enormous task of putting together the many much appreciated photographs we have received from may of you.
His reports will be seen in the Features Section, this will take several days to compile. Many thanks to you all.

On my part it was also a great pleasure to meet some of the faces behind the names of the many photographs received - we all had a great day. KJ

Springtime Cornishman Railtour
13th April 2019

88003 & 68034 near Apex summit on the downward journey. 13th April 2019 Copyright Roger Aston

The arrival at Penzance

The railtours arrival at Penzance - platform 1. 13th April 2019 Copyright Martin Scane

See the complete range of photographs for this railtour in the Features Section 1907 at the end of the Long Rock Open Day feature

The Returning Exhibits
Karl Hewlett

Sunday 14th

Long Rock T&RSMD to Bodmin SDG

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/R50213/2019/04/14/advanced

Long Rock T&RSMD to Bodmin SDG

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/V60548/2019/04/14/advanced

Bodmin SDG to Long Rock T&RSMD

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/V61775/2019/04/14/advanced

Monday 15th

Bodmin SDG to Eastleigh Depot East Yard

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/R03953/2019/04/15/advanced

https://bodminrailway.co.uk/things-to-do/events/gb-railfreight-class-66-73-at-bodmin/

Regards, Karl (Friends Of Penmere Station).
Many thanks for your time and trouble Karl.

13th April 2019

13/4/2019

South Devon Railway
Jon Morley

Hello Keith, A few pics of 6412 and 1501 at Buckfastleigh on the South Devon railway this evening.
Best wishes, Jon Many thanks Jon

Buckfastleigh - a smashing shot by Jon Morley. 12th April 2019. Copyright Jon Morley

Buckfastleigh 1501 12th April 2019. Copyright Jon Morley

Looking a picture. 6412 at Buckfastleigh. 12th April 2019. Copyright Jon Morley

6412 at Buckfastleigh. 12th April 2019. Copyright Jon Morley

An interlude with
Paul Barlow

Paul takes his camera to an unusual location at Exeter St Thomas and then, a few days later, onto a chilly but very sunny scene at Powderham.
Many thanks Paul

Celebrity Power Car 43002 leading 43170 on the 12.55 Plymouth to Paddington. Seen at Okehampton Place, St Thomas, Exeter on the 1st April .2019 Paul Barlow. Paul adds - Note my period 1974 Triumph 2500 parked just in front of the bridge, pity about the modern cars in the shot!

43002 and 43018 12.55 Plymouth-Paddington seen at Powderham on the 11th April 2019 2019 Copyright Paul Barlow

43002 leading 43018 12.55 Plymouth to Paddington. A going away shot at Powderham on the 11th April 2019 Copyright Paul Barlow

66041 heads the 10.58 Burgullow ro Exeter Riverside seen at Powderham on the 11th April 2019 Copyright Paul Barlow

Flying Banana Charity Tour
1st June 2019

Details of the Flying Banana Charity tour, which unfortunately is not coming to Cornwall can be found here.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-flying-banana-tickets-59925300186

12th April 2019

12/4/2019

Long Rock Open Day
Click here for our pictures so far

CRS stand at Long Rock.
If you are visiting the open day at Long Rock.
Please come to our stand,
say hello and have a chat.

This screen shot by Mick House shows the service bus stops in Red and the location of the CRS presence with a blue circle.

Getting there, and back
LONG ROCK SHUTTLE BUS

Many thanks to Trevor Goldsworthy for forwarding the above bus times.

Convoy from
Eastleigh
Karl Hewlett

Here are the timings for the down run of the GBRf convoy for Long Rock Open Day:

Friday 11th April Eastleigh Works GBRf to Long Rock T&RSMD

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/R01657/2019/04/12/advanced

No return times in the system as of time of writing.

Regards, Karl (Friends Of Penmere Station). Many thanks Karl

Newton Abbot Comparisons
Clive Smith

A couple of shots of 43002 in the sunshine at Newton Abbot on the 11th April 2019.. The first picture is of the old and the new with 43002 on platform 3 with the 12.55 Plymouth - Paddington as an IET leaves platform 2 with the 10.33 Paddington - Paignton. The second picture shows 43002 side on. What a stunning outline for a train. Maybe now after 40 years we can appreciate this original livery as a design classic. I can't think of many liveries that can hold a candle to it. This power car is going to make a fine addition to the National Railway Museum in York.
Regards, Clive Smith. Many thanks Clive.

Newton Abbot HST + IET 11th April 2019 Copyright Clive Smith

Weedkiller 1992
Roger Geach

Roger Geach remembers a working which we used to chase around the county - the weed killer train. usually powered by class 20's. Brings back memories - many thanks Roger.

The Weedkiller powered by 20904 20901 stands at Liskeard station on Sunday 5th April 1992 Copyright Roger Geach

Thursday at
Ellerhays
David Tozer

Another convoy of HST coaches en-route from Laira to Ely Papworth powered by 47813 and 47815 seen here at Ellerhayes (Silverton) on Thursday 11th April 2019 Copyright David Tozer

Many thanks David.

Penzance 1991
Steve Widdowson

50015 at Penzance with the Pathfinders Tour - 'The Cornish Centurion'. The date is the 26th January 1991 Copyrighth Steve Widdowson

Many thanks Steve

Double headed at
Ivybridge
Clive Smith

Clive Smith catches the down working to collect the set of HST coaches destined for Ely Papworth as pictured above by David Tozer.
Many thanks Clive.

47815 and 47813 hauling two barrier vehicles pass the former Western Machinery building at Ivybridge with the 10.26 Leicester - Laira on the 10th April 2019. They will then take a rake of HST coaches from Laira to Ely on the 11th April 2019 Copyright Clive Smith

-- and finally don't forget tomorrow evenings event at the Memorial Hall, Redruth Methodist Church at 6.30PM. Details of the venue can be found here.

11th April 2019

11/4/2019

Long Rock Open Day
13th April 2019

Please note that although our photographers have been out and about witnessing various arrivals inside the confines of the depot we have been requested not to carry anything on Social Media prior to the event - this we will of course respect. The Open Day is a ticket only event
Photographs of items en-route are acceptable.

B & W Diesels to Long Rock
Roger Webster

Dear Keith,
You may know about the open day at Penzance on Saturday 13th for a selection of diesels including the 50 and 47 from the Bodmin & Wenford Railway. The 50 is having another Network Rail inspection tomorrow to ensure she meets the N.R. safe specifications for running on the main line.
The 50 and 47 will return to Bodmin on Sunday with 73107 and 66714. The timetable is in the process of being completed and I hope to have this soon and if so I will forward to you.
I write as a member of the CRS.
With my best wishes. Roger (Roger Webster)

The end is nigh for this
Class 52 Western at Laira
Roger Winnen

A Western at Laira awaiting movement to Swindon and the cutters torch on 1st December 1973. Copyright Roger Winnen

Hello Roger,
I believe your shot of the withdrawn 'Western' at Laira today is the first class member to be withdrawn, D1032 Western Marksman. The loco was out of service from 16.01.1973 awaiting spares that never materialised and was withdrawn on 06.05.1973. The first day in traffic is recorded as 31.12.1963 so poor D1032 had just 9 years in service! What a dreadful state it was in after almost 12 months out of use here! It seems it is one of the rarest locos for photos along with D1042 Western Princess and D1066 Western Prefect. I envy you having seen all these locos back in the 70s but enjoy tracking down the identities. I managed to see approx 2/3rds of the class in service with a few more in the scrapyard at Swindon. Other Westerns that would have been in the scrapline area at Laira on 1st December 1973 were D1004 D1017 D1018 D1019 D1020 D1024 D1038 D1039 D1042 and D1060. Do keep them coming!

Regards

Guy Vincent

Many Thanks Guy

The Great Western Society Open Day Bodmin
September 1972
Roger Winnen

7209a 1363 near Walker Lines Bodmin on the GW Society Open Day September 1972. Copyright Roger Winnen

7209b 1363 heads for Bodmin General. Copyright Roger Winnen

7209c 1363 is viewed from the road overbridge on the approach to Bodmin General Station.. Copyright Roger Winnen

Double headed 47s at Ivybridge
Clive Smith

Thanks Clive

Glorious Times now history
Guy Vincent

Following yesterday's mention of the 2 plus 4 HST sets now in use between Cardiff and Taunton I found this nice shot taken at Bristol Temple Meads on 08.07.2017. It shows 43027 waiting to depart from platform 7 with the 1A15 0918 Paignton-Paddington resplendent with the '90 Glorious Years' vinyls it carried for just under 3 years. Previously this PC was named 'Glorious Devon', a name that was itself recycled from class 47 loco 47602 / 47824. I doubt we'll ever see a class 800 carrying such colourful adornments! Copyright Guy Vincent

Thanks Guy

Semaphores at Southampton
Michael Forward

Hello Roger, great pictures on the site, I liked the pair of 57s.I expect you are all looking forward to the railtour with class68/88.
I send a picture of the semaphores at the East end of Southampton,taken on a hazy 12 May 1978 and showing 47143 arriving with a Leeds to Weymouth train. Copyright Michael Forward

Many Thanks Michael

Vobster Light Railway
John Crosskey

Hi Keith,
I have just been looking at one of the pages on your website which includes details and some photographs of the VLR.

The gentleman wearing the VLR vest is Henry Frampton-Jones. He was co-owner (with his wife, Mary. Regrettably he passed away on 1st June 2018. He was 86. Mary is still around and I have been helping her dispose of her narrow gauge equipment (most formerly at VLR) from the former Derbyshire Dales NGR at Rowsley.

Regards, John Crosskey. Thank you very much for writing in John, please convey our sympathies to Mary Frampton-Jones.
For our original feature please click here to get to our Frome- Radstock - Bristol line AND SCROLL DOWN.

The late Henry Frampton-Jones who passed away on the 1st June 2018 Copyright Roger Winnen

One of the locos backing into the shed which was in fact one of the farm outbuildings. Copyright Roger Winnen

The industrial side of the railway. Copyright Roger Winnen

Things were done properly, note the guard with a green flag. Copyright Roger Winnen.

Map of the Vobster Light Railway which once connected into the Frome to Radstock Railway. This excellent map is credited, I believe, to Peter Nicholson.

The Cornwall Railway Society minibus visit to the Vobster Light Railway was operated on the 3rd July 1993. Initial contacts and planning, Keith Jenkin, on the day navigation - Roger Winnen and our driver was the late Gordon Dobbs.

Plymouth Relief Train
Clive Smith

31209 coupled in front of 31262 at Plymouth on the 31st March 1983 Copyright Clive Smith

31st March 1983 was Maundy Thursday and regarded as the busiest day of the year on the railways with a lot of relief trains running. Remember them ? The train pictured at Plymouth is the relief to the Edinburgh - Plymouth which started from Nottingham at 14.30 and was booked for 45069 but actually ran all the way with 31262 solo on load 9 with no loco replacement at Derby, Birmingham or Bristol TM. I was on this train from Derby and if there was one certainty it would be that the 31 would be off at Exeter. There was no way an under-powered type 2 was going over the Devon banks with load 9. At Exeter St Davids my eyes scanned the stabling point. There were no peaks, no 50s, no 47s. There was a 33 and three class 31s, one of which was 31209 which moved off shed and then to my astonishment and dismay coupled to the front of 31262. I was never the greatest class 31 fan but looking back nearly forty years now in wry amusement would I go through that trip again rather than take a Voyager ? Too true.

Regards, Clive Smith Many thanks for your memories and picture Clive.

Take over by
Short Form HST's
Guy Vincent

Short-form HST's have partially taken over the Taunton-Cardiff Central local stopping services from the DMU stock previously used. The set forming the 2U16 1204 Taunton-Cardiff today comprised soon to go off-lease power cars 43027 and 43010 with slam-door carriages TGS 44034, TS 42026, TS 42024, and TRFB 40902. This set has recently been hired to Hull Trains. 43027 was formerly adorned with colourful vinyls that were applied in 2016 to celebrate HM Queen Elizabeth 11's 90th birthday. These have been removed along with the FGW branding. Two more slam-door short-formation HST's were seen on the route today with power cars 43156 & 43022 and 43041 & 43189 in charge.

Guy Vincent 9th April 2019 Many thanks for keeping us very well informed of current happenings and for your pictures.

Taunton with 43027 2U16 12.04 Taunton - Cardiff on the 9th April 2019 Copyright Guy Vincent

Taunton with 43027 on the 2U16 12.04 Taunton to Cardiff on the 9th April 2019 Copyright Guy Vincent

Now at Bristol Temple Meads with 43027 on the 2U16 12.06 Taunton -Cardiff on the 9th April 2019 Copyright Guy Vincent

Swindon Stone
Ken Mumford

Keith - the stone train photos as requested. The train entered Swindon from the west (photo 1), went to Cockleberry Sidings for the loco to run round, then departed for Royal Wootton Bassett in photos 2 and 3.
Thanks for your interest in my photos; I'm glad that I'm able to help a fellow enthusiast.
Kind regards and continued success with your society,
Ken - Raining in Swindon. Many thanks Ken,

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Please come to our stand,
say hello and have a chat.