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30th September 2019

30/9/2019

Plymouth Friary
Roger Winnen

All platforms occupied - a pity it isn't by passenger stock. A nostalgic picture of Plymouth Friary by Roger Winnen. .April 1973 Copyright.

70807 & 70812 at Crediton
Alan Peters

On the night of Saturday 21st September Colas Rail Freight class 70's visited the Barnstaple Branch with ballast for Umberleigh, seen waiting for the engineering possession at Crediton is 70807 top and tailed with 70812 with 15 loaded Falcon wagons. Alan Peters.
Many thanks Alan

70807 with 15 loaded Falcon and 70812 out of view on the rear at Crediton station. Copyright Alan Peters

Today
Westbury
Guy Vincent

There was an unexpected bonus at Westbury today when one of the GWR slam-door 'classic' short-set HST formations was sent this way due to engineering works at Uphill Junction. 43156 with 43172 'Harry Patch' working 5Z55 1218 Bristol St Philips Marsh-Laira slowly approaching the north junction where a halt is made to allow a class 158 through on a Cardiff-bound working.

Guy Vincent Many thanks Guy

Hawkeridge sees 43156 & 43172 on the 5Z55 1218 St Phillips Marsh - to Laira. on the 29th September 2019. Copyright Guy Vincent.

43156 approaches Westbury North with the 5Z55 the 12.18 St Phillips Marsh to Laira with 158955 on the 1Z16 12.48 WMN to Cardiff working. 29th September 2019. Copyright Guy Vincent.

Today
RHTT to Falmouth
Mark Lynam & Mick House

Today saw the first RHTT working down the Falmouth Branch of the season in typical Cornish mizzle.
Thanks, Mark Lynam.
Congratulations Mark & Mick for the first sighting on our website for this autumn.

66 160 passes through Truro Station with the RHTT having come from St Blazey on its way to Falmouth. Copyright Mick House.

66 168 on the rear of the RHTT passing through Truro Station. Copyright Mick House.

66160+66168 working 3J15 0805 St Blazey LIP to Par via Falmouth Docks, approaching Trewedna Lane overbridge. 09.04 29th September 2019.Copyright Mark Lynam,

150246 at Perranwell working the first passenger service of the day 2F73 the 0909 Truro to Falmouth Docks. 09.18 29th September 2019, Copyright Mark Lynam

66 168 about to pass through Perranwell Station with the RHTT on its way back to St Blazey,note the pigeon that was spooked by the train to the far right of the shot. Copyright Mick House.

66160+66168 passing Perranwell on their return journey. It's 09.41 on the 29th September 2019. Copyright Mark Lynam.

66 160 on the rear of the RHTT as it passes through Perranwell Station with Mark Lynam in blue standing on the bridge having taken the last shot. Copyright Mick House.

Lynton & Barnstaple Gala
Roger Winnen

A group of four went to the Lynton & Barnstaple Steam Gala on Saturday 28th September 2019. The weather forecast was not good for the afternoon however we had sunshine most of the way to Barnstaple by train. Leaving Barnstaple on the Filers Bus to Woody Bay the heavens opened for our 40 minute journey. On arrival at Woody Bay the rain ceased for the remainder of our visit only to return on our journey back to Barnstaple for the 17.10 to Exeter and the 18.46 Cross Country service Exeter St David's to Penzance which terminated at Plymouth owing to a shortage of train crews. An hour was spent in the blustery conditions at Plymouth awaiting the next train home at 20.46 hrs. However it was a day to remember!

190928a On arrival at Woody Bay we see Lyn built in 2017 departing with the 12 noon train to Killington Lane the present terminus. Copyright Roger Winnen

190928aa 188 Lyd based at the Ffestiniog returns with the mixed train at Woody Bay. Copyright Roger Winnen

190928b 188 Lyd arrives at Killington Lane with the 13.00 service from Woody Bay. Copyright Roger Winnen

190928bb 762 Lyn awaits departure from Killington Lane. Copyright Roger Winnen

190928c Woody Bay Station with the engine shed in the distance. Copyright Roger Winnen

190928d Oiling the motion of Lyd prior to departure at Woody Bay. Copyright Roger Winnen

190928e A nice departing scene of Lyd. Copyright Roger Winnen

190928f The engineering trains stabled on the approaches to Woody Bay Station. Copyright Roger Winnen

190928g Lyn bearing a wreath with Isaac on the next train to Killington Lane. Copyright Roger Winnen

190928h Departure to Killington Lane. Copyright Roger Winnen

190928i Activity on the station yard with Axe giving rides for a fiver. Copyright Roger Winnen

190928j Awaiting our bus back to Barnstaple Railway Station we see the 14.52 arrival. Copyright Roger Winnen

Davey's Bridge
Clive Smith

Colas 70810 passes Daveys Cross to the east of Ivybridge station with the 6C36 07.55 Moorswater - Aberthaw cements. Although cloudy, drizzly and blustery there was some bright sun between the clouds. Camera light levels were constantly varying as the clouds rolled along and the sun peeked out now and again. Fingers crossed from some sun and glorious autumnal colours in the coming months.

Regards, Clive Smith. Many thanks Clive.

Cement, Daveys Bridge Ivybridge 70810 26th Sept 2019 Copyright Clive Smith

Reflections on Names
Karl Hewlett

In regards to the recent article and the statement 'although not used a far more appropriate name would be 'Carn Brea Castle', there actually was a Carn Brea Castle, 7015 was it's running number! The reason why the GWR and the later BR built examples used names of castles that were a considerable distance away from any running line, was the fact Swindon were vastly running out of actually castles in their territory to name their engines despite having running powers to Birkenhead. Some of these castles were no more than a few stones of ruin, but as they are within the GWR boundaries were used. Another trick the GWR did was to re-use nameplates taken off one engine and reuse it later on another, the wartime renaming of some engines such as 5072 Hurricane from Compton Castle is one example and the earlier renaming of Earl's, such as preserved 5051 Earl Bathurst are another. Take 5051 for example originally named Drysllwyn Castle, renamed Earl Bathurst, but later BR built 7018 took up the name Drysllwyn Castle! There are one or two exceptions such as 7007 renamed Great Western, this was done because it was the last express passenger engine built by the GWR.

This was problem of running out of 'local' names partially due to the publicity stunts the GWR like to do using building's such as Manors, Granges and Halls, in fact some of the Hall names used the building itself was actually in a county far away from the GWR such as Yorkshire, well into GNR and NER territory!

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

Also see http://www.greatwestern.org.uk/m_in_cas_castle7.htm

North Cornwall Demolition
Michael Manning

CRS member Mike Manning has asked whether anyone can supply dates of track lifting on the North Cornwall Railway and on the Okehampton-Bude line. He's happy for his request to appear on the web site and for his email address to be given:
michealmanning@hotmail.co

Further to the above
Tony Hill

Many thanks to Tony Hill who copied to me his reply to Michael Manning Please if you can supply additional help it would be very much appreciated by Michael Manning.

I am pretty sure the line from Meldon Jn towards Hawill Jn etc had been lifted by the time the Meldon Jn to Bere Alston track recovery by Engrs trains for reusable and scrap rails, scrap chairs and concrete sleepers ( wood slprs despatched by lorry to merchants for agricultural etc use) started in about Aug 1969.

I remember seeing in about 1967 lots of open wagons in Okehampton Up ( Military) sdgs being loaded with sleepers from the North Cornwall line recovery, possibly for reuse elsewhere.

Shortly after the N.Cornwall lines closed in Oct 66, the BR Plymouth Dist Engr organised the recovery by Engrs train about 1/4 mile of concrete sleepered track (that had only been laid a few years earlier ) on the Wadebridge side of Halwill Jn for reuse elsewhere. I have read of this somewhere.

I have also seen pics of recovery trains in 1967 between Halwill Jn and Wadebridge worked by a BR 204hp class 03 DSL shunter.
see ' Launceston Then ' website .

Possibly contact the Cornwall Rly Soc and Google/ contact the Launceston Rly Circle as some members may have more info etc.

I have copied this to Keith Jenkin of the CRS as he / other 'seniors' of the CRS may well have some info and even
Photos of the North Cornwall lines track recovery and associated Engrs trains etc.

Regards, Tony Hill.

It's nice to be referred to as a 'senior', thanks for that Tony, I personally don't have any other material on those lines other than that which is already on this web site. KJ

28th September 2019

28/9/2019

Cromwell's Castle
Roy Hart

Cromwell's Castle nameplate. Taken on 26th September 2019 Copyright Roger Winnen

Roger's pictures of HST Cromwell's Castle set me thinking.
7031 Cromwell's Castle was one of the last Castles (1950). The castle is, of course, a stone fortress on Tresco, one of the Isles of Scilly. The engine was at Laira for much of the 1950s, but became very run down and dirty. She went to Swindon for overhaul in 1960 and became the shed 'pet' -kept in gleaming condition for special duties.
This tiny island in the Scillies featured on no less than three GWR engines: 7031, Star class 'Tresco Abbey' and ' Duke class ' Isle of Tresco' which ran for no less than the first seven years of its life (1897-1904) with misspelt nameplates ISLE OF TESCO.

All the best, Roy. Many thanks Roy

Cromwell's Castle is in my way of thinking a most inappropriate name to use. As the 'crow flies', and I doubt that many crows fly the 38 miles from Penzance station - the nearest railhead to the Castle. It is most certainly not visible from any trains. Although not used, a far more appropriate name might have been 'Carn Brea Castle' - this is visible from the main line to Penzance and use of it would certainly have found favour amongst those native to Redruth - myself and Roy included. And, of course, you can see the trains from there! KJ.

This grand photograph by Craig Munday includes a lot of interest. Not only the yellow line of the NRMT crossing Barncoose embankment but of course Carn Brea Castle and Redruth beyond - home of the CRS. Also in the distance can be seen St Agnes Beacon. Rumour has it that two giants one on the Beacon and one on the Carn fought a battle throwing boulders at each other! The giant on Carn Brea lost - that is why there are no boulders of St Agnes Beacon and many on Carn Brea. Various rock formations are named after the giant - his head, his couch, his well and of course the Cup and Saucer Rock. If you haven't visited the Carn you ought to try it out. Other points of interest are the numerous hut circles and of course, the monument. Pick a good day though as has Craig - a most interesting picture. Many thanks. KJ is, of course, a 'Redruthian'!

Penzance
Mike Hitchens

An undated view of three HST's in what Mike calls 'Fag Packet livery'. All very uniform! From the Mike Hitchens Collection.

Meeting Programme Changes
Derek Buttivant

The indoor meeting programme on the web site is the correct one and that there is an error in the autumn CRS magazine version for October and December 2019. I can understand that members who were not at the September meeting might wonder which one is correct.

It should be noted that from time to time speakers are unable to attend on previously arranged dates. This is no fault of theirs or of our hard working Indoor Events Secretary - many thanks to Derek

27th September 2019

27/9/2019

27th September 1959 at
Laira
Mike Roach

Another photographic anniversary - 60 years ago causes Mike Roach to dig into his 'Treasure Chest' of photographs. Many thanks Mike.
Night Owl 2-8-0 number 4704 of Old Oak Common Shed is seen by the pumphouse at Laira. The loco behind is number 6166 of Laira Shed. It had arrived in September 1959 and would depart 12 months later in September 1960. Believed to be the only one of the class ever shedded at Laira. Most of the 61xx class were shedded at sheds in the Thames Valley for working suburban trains into Paddington Station. The date is 27 September 1959.
Regards, Mike.

Night Owl 2-8-0 4704 of Old Oak Common. 27th September 1959. Copyright Mike Roach

Back in the late 1950s and into the early 1960s one could see these 47xx Class engines and the Stanier 2-8-0 on the milk train at Plymouth
Roger Winnen

'Neptune' by the sea at Dawlish
Michael Forward

Hello Roger,
Great pictures on the site, always good to see your ‘Western’ shots and in the snow!
I now send two pictures of class 50 number 50006 both taken on a hazy but hot 6 August 1983.The first shows the 11.15 Paddington to Paignton approaching Dawlish. Thanks for dealing with these. Best wishes Michael
Copyright Michael Forward

Here we see ‘Neptune’ at Dawlish Warren with the 15.55 service from Paignton to Paddington. Copyright Michael Forward

Many Thanks Michael

Crewkerne & Creech
Bill Elston

Had a visit by the NMT this morning 26th September 2019), photo shows it heading west to Exeter (going away from the viewer), between Crewkerne Station and tunnel.
The second photo at Creech shows 68017 on a charter from Eastleigh to Paignton. Nice uniform rake of chocolate and cream stock. Hope they are of interest.
Cheers, Bill Elston Many thanks Bill,

The NMRT near Crewkerne Tunnel at 08.26 on the 26th September 2019. Copyright Bill Elston

68017 on a charter from Eastleigh to Paignton. Seen at Creech at 12.45 on the 26th September 2019. Copyright Bill Elston.

Crewkerne and Creech are the locations for the above photographs. Made me wonder how far apart these locations are as the 'crow flies'. The answer courtesy of Google Earth is approx. 15 miles. Goodness knows how far on the tarmac. Many thanks Bill for your devotion to duty - hope it was a pleasure.

Incidents in the 80's
Jonathon Henwood

I'm a big fan of the website, keep up the good work! I was wondering if any viewers have any information or photos that they could post about the following incidents from the Eighties which I don't think that the website has covered yet:

September? 1983? 50014 Warspite derails at Penzance station sidings on a Summer Saturday morning blocking in several other locos. A 37 arrives light to work the 10.30 Penzance to Manchester and a pair of 37s arrive on the breakdown train and then take out the 13.54 parcels train.

August? 1984? The 'Radio train' visits Newquay and then Penzance behind a class 37. It is berthed in one of the Bay platforms at Penzance station (Bank One) and broadcasts from there and gives out freebies etc.

May/June? 1985? Whilst being shunted into platform 3 at Penzance, the leading mark 1 of a SAGA special derails and ploughs into platform 3. I believe that 50006 Neptune attended with the breakdown train.

August? 1988? During a shunting accident, the sleeper stock hits the East End of Long Rock shed sideways on.

Best wishes, Jonathan Henwood. Can anybody help Jonathon?
Replies to the website please and if you have any pictures them as well. Many thanks

26th September 2019

26/9/2019

Cromwells Castle
Roger Winnen

Cromwells Castle is back after 60 years shedded in the South West at Laira. 7031 carried the name Cromwells Castle and was a regular performer on the Cornish Main Line right up to the end of steam in Cornwall. 43092 Cromwells Castle has also ploughed up and down the Cornish Main Line and have lasted nearly three times longer than its namesake. Long may we see these refurbished H.S.Ts.

190926g Cromwells Castle at Plymouth forming the 17.55 service to Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen

190926h Cromwells Castle nameplate. Copyright Roger Winnen

Newton Abbot
Roger Winnen

190926a 150233 Works the 13.39 Newton Abbot to Paignton seen passing the new Aldi Store built aftera fire destroyed the Victorian carriage shed. Copyright Roger Winnen

190926b The only remains of the former carriage shed is the stone wall to the left of the Aldi Store. In the background 68017 departs Newton Abbot with the 10.21 Eastleigh to Paignton via Salisbury, Westbury and Bristol Temple Meads. Copyright Roger Winnen

190926c 68017 Depsrted Eastleigh at 10.21 and ran via Salisbury, Westbury, Bristol Temple Meads. Tomorrow Friday she departs Paignton at 04.23 for Carlisle via Bristol, Cheltenham, Worcester, Kidderminster, Tame Bridge Parkway, Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury, Wrexham, Chester , Preston to Carlisle arrival time 14.24. Copyright Roger Winnen

190926e A relic of Newton Abbots glory days situated outside of the Aldi Store. Copyright Roger Winnen

Creech St Michael
Bill Elston & Tony Hill

Creech St Michael 09.35 23rd September 2019 Copyright Bil Elston

The GBRF cl 66 pictured by Bill Elston at Creech on 23/9/19 was running LD for crew training/ route knowledge purposes from Cardiff Tidal Sdgs to Crediton and on to Okehampton and return, but got no further than the NR boundary with the Aggregate Industries owned Dartmoor Railway; due allegedly to a lack of timely communication by the unjoined up 'Big Railway' organisations with the Dartmoor Rly CIC.

It seems GBRF may be contracted to NR to work some Engineers trains in the planned Blockade between Crediton and Barnstaple with associated Bustitution, from Sat 26 Oct to Fri 8 Nov incl. This will see, as the main work, just over 2 miles of jointed track replaced with CWR on concrete sleepers in the Yeoford area.

Many thanks to Tony Hill who provided the above additional information. with respect to Bill Elston's picture and the Barnstaple branch.

St Austell Snow
Roger Winnen

St Austell Station with snow on the ground. A wonderful picture from the past, note the glorious 'Western', the semaphore signals, the sidings still in place, and the old footbridge - enjoy. It's the 1st March 1973. Copyright Roger Winnen

25th September 2019

25/9/2019

Cowley Bridge Jct.
Clive Smith

In late evening light 50007 Sir Edward Elgar comes off the Barnstaple branch at Cowley Bridge Junction with the 'Decennial Belle'. It's the 16th March 1985. Copyright Clive Smith.

Many thanks Clive.

Coming into Kernow
The Late Sid Sponheimer

An undated photograph which uniquely shows three bridges making crossing over the water. The mixed livery passenger train headed by a Warship crosses Combe by Saltash viaduct. This magnificent structure replaced an earlier timber viaduct with effect from 14th October 1894. Copyright The Late Sid Sponheimer. We remember Sid for his may fine contributions to this website over the years.

24th September 2019

24/9/2019

Dawlish Sea Wall
Roger Salter

Work resumed the week before, after the summer break for the tourist season. All of the walkway is closed including the far beach & landing facilities, access via the bridge is possible to Coryton Cove & the refreshment hut was still open when these pictures were taken.

190917a Work resumed last week after the summer break on the seawall. Copyright Roger Salter

190916a Looking from the footbridge alongside Kennaway Tunnel taking advantage of the falling tide. Copyright Roger Salter

190916b The scene at Dawlish as work resumes after the summer season. Copyright Roger Salter

Creech St Michael
Bill Elston

Creech St Michael 66754 a Gbrf loco seen here running light at 09.35 on the 23rd September 2019 Copyright Bil Elston

Many thanks Bill.

Happy Christmas 1977
Penzance
Roger Winnen

8 Engines are seen stabled in Platform 1 on Christmas Day 1977. Copyright Roger Winnen

47096 shelters - keeping warm. Looking outward from the buffer stops at Penzance Station on Christmas Day 1977. Copyright Roger Winnen

23rd September 2019

23/9/2019

ECS Movements Exe Estuary
Roger Salter

190917a 43023 SQN Leader Harold Starr hauls empty coaching stock 590J 0842 Laira to Hull Station sidings seen skirting the Exe estuary. Copyright Roger Salter

190919a 5Z74 Laira to St Phillips Marsh ECS move at Powderham 43188 The Welshman and newly named 43194 Okehampton Castle. Copyright Roger Salter

190919b 5Z74 Laira to St Phillips Marsh ECS move at Powderham 43188 The Welshman and newly named 43194 Okehampton Castle. Copyright Roger Salter

Restoration at Dawlish Warren
Roger Salter

The restoration of these camping coaches is evident in these photographs, as much work has been done over the last couple of years to bring them up to a high standard both inside and out.

All photographs are Copyright Roger Salter

Rough seas & sunshine at
Dawlish
Mark Lynam

On Friday 20th September 2019 I set off early to head to Dawlish with perfect conditions, the sun was shining, tide was in and a strong Easterly wind meaning big waves!
Thanks, Mark Lynam. Many thanks for four superb pictures of a turbulent sea in perfect sunlight - congratulations.

802014+802006 working the 1C04 0730 London Paddington to Penzance

802113 working 1C76 1003 London Paddington to Penzance. Copyright Mark Lynam

70807 with 70808 on the rear approaching Dawlish station working a Friday Moorswater Cement return journey after having problems the other day. Copyright Mark Lynam

43186 working 2C67 0800 Cardiff Central to Paignton. 20th September 2019 Copyright Mark Lynam.

Fatherford
Dartmoor
Clive Smith

The date is the 16th March 1985. Amidst the snowy slopes of Dartmoor, 50007 Sir Edward Elgar heads away from Okehampton seen at Fatherford with the 17.20 Meldon Quarry - Paddington 'Decennial Belle' . This scene has been utterly transformed by the construction of the A30 Okehampton Bypass which was started in 1986 and completed in 1988. Copyright Clive Smith.

Many thanks Clive for another stunning and memorable picture.

22nd September 2019

22/9/2019

Loddiswell Station
Roger Winnen

190921a Morning coffee and Cream Teas at Loddiswell Station on the occasion of the Kingsbridge Bus Running Day. Copyright Roger Winnen

190921b Loddiswell Station near Kingsbridge. Copyright Roger Winnen

190921c Refreshments being served on the station platform at Loddiswell with the proceeds going to the Loddiswell Schools. Copyright Roger Winnen

190921e Our bus awaits departure from Loddiswell Station being a Bristol H built in 1933 and lovelingly restored in 2009. Copyright Roger Winnen

190921f The same bus seen at Kingsbridge. Copyright Roger Winnen

Yesterday (1)
Maiden Newton
Chris Osment

It's 11.43 on the 21st September 2019 as we see, on a bright sunny day, two trains passing at Maiden Newton. The train on the right running in is the 11.39 to Weymouth and the train on the left is the 11.41 to Bristol TempleMeads. Copyright Chris Osment. N.B. The Bridport branch platform was on the left - this fell into disuse on the closure of the Bridport branch on the 5th May 1975.

Yesterday (2)
Bristol Temple Meads
Martin Scane

Bristol Temple Meads. The IET is a football special to Swansea and the Castle Class is the 18.23 service to Cardiff. 21st September 2019 Copyright Martin Scane.

Detail of the Ground frame visible in the picture above. 21st September 2019. Copyright Martin Scane.

165137 arrives at BTM from Taunton. 21st September 2019. Copyright Martin Scane.

Many thanks for your Bristol Interlude Martin.

NEW
- Two more of bicycle rambles chasing railway relic and memories of the past. (1) Eggesford to Lapford and (2) The Teign and Wray Valleys. These can be found by clicking here a scrolling down - a very long way down indeed!

A delightful view of Eggesford Church - this is at the start of Colin's ride to Lapford. Copyright Colin Burges. Notice the train in the background!

The second of Colin's recent articles commences with this picture of a side-tipping truck in the centre of Hennock to remind villagers of their mining heritage. Copyright Colin Burges.

21st September 2019

21/9/2019

Pick of the Week
Craig Munday

18th:September 2019
66025 worked a first in many years as JIA clay wagons were loaded at Rocks (Goonbarrow). These wagons are usually loaded at Par Harbour & Treviscoe. Maybe this will become a regular working? 66025 has been replaced by red 66055. The loaded wagons are pictured at Middleway. Copyright Craig Munday

19th September 2019 A loco problem saw the usual Moorswater cement skip a day this week. The loaded wagons down Thursday, empties back Fri 20th. The errant loco 70808 remained in the consist from Exeter through to destination, then returned on the rear Friday. It was capable of providing traction, and worked up from Coombe on the Friday with sister loco 70807, the two locomotives are seen crossing the road outside of the old Moorswater Dries.
Copyright Craig Munday

The Ground Control team are busy clearing a 8m lineside strip from St Germans to Onslow (Bodmin). David Groves' team are working West of Liskeard, and have cleared the up line near Moorswater viaduct already as 43093 passes on 20th September. The work reveals a scene of the Glynn valley not seen for years from the footbridge. Copyright Craig Munday

On 20th September 2019 43160 works west still in blue livery, though looking well worn these days on 2C86 Newton Abbot to Penzance at Scorrier. Copyright Craig Munday

The two locos are seen at Treboul near St Germans on 20th September 2019 in top and tail mode. Copyright Craig Munday

Many Thanks Craig

Moorswater Malady
Moorswater
Peter Murnaghan

Peter writes:- You may get a number of photos of today's cement empties train from Moorswater, as it featured two Class 70s. It was very rare (perhaps the first time?) that two locos had berthed overnight in Moorswater Lafarge depot. I was there this morning to witness the departure back to Aberthawe. 70808 at the head of the train had suffered engine defects on the journey down, so would have been glad of the assistance of 70807 on the return journey.
Best wishes, Peter. Many thanks for your report Peter.

Two Class 70s, 808 and 807 at the head of the cement wagons in Moorswater depot. 20th September 2019. Copyright Peter Murnaghan.

70808 on Moorswater cement empties with 70807 on the rear, Coombe Junction Halt. 20th September 2019. Copyright Peter Murnaghan

A fine action shot with 70807 trailing on the Moorswater cement empties as 70808 makes a lot of smoke hauling up the incline from Coombe Junction 08.25 20th September 2019. Copyright Peter Murnaghan

Up at Torbay
Martin Scane

Many thanks Martin - you had a very good day.

75014 leaves the head of an arrival at Paignton and draws forward to run round. Wednesday 18th September 2019. Copyright Martin Scane.

75014 in the process of running round at Paignton on Wednesday 18th September 2019 Copyright Martin Scane

75014 by the signalbox at Kingswear. 18th September 2019. Copyright Martin Scane.

4110 awaiting restoration at Kingswear. 18th September 2019. Copyright Martin Scane

For the full story on the history of 4110 please click below. https://preservedbritishsteamlocomotives.com/4110-2/

Technical Information Track testing
Paul Roach

For those of you who wish to explore further there is some very interesting information on Track Testing Equipment. Many thanks to Paul Roach who has supplied the link provided below.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1FDRRwWBqvowAJiYbmapx981Ge8dLCa_i

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