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30th November 2018

30/11/2018

1983
Newton Abbot
Clive Smith

It is now over 30 years since the remodelling of Newton Abbot station.
The first picture shows 45048 The Royal Marines arriving at platform 4 with the summer Saturday 16.00 Penzance - Liverpool on 9th July 1983. The platform is busy and note the row of postal trolleys to the left. The highly visible unattended baggage would nowadays result in instant tannoy warnings or a station evacuation although terrorism was just as prevalent back then. The wonderful semaphores to the west of platform 4 and the through road can be seen along with a selection of now vintage cars in the smaller car park of the day. The two Morris Minors were already vintage by this time.
Switching eastwards in the second picture, the 'road' is set on the semaphore gantry as 45150 heads towards the magnificent east box with the 13.45 Penzance - Bristol TM on the 16th April 1983. Some peak enthusiasts in the front mark 1 coach show their enthusiasm for the class.
Regards, Clive Smith Many thanks indeed Clive.

Newton Abbot Plat 4 16.00 Penzance - Liverpool on Sat 9th July 1983.Copyright Clive Smith

Newton Abbot Plat 4 13.45 Penzance - Bristol TM on Sat 16th April 1983 Copyright Clive Smith

Back in the late 50's it was a common practice for the train from Penzance to be strengthened by the addition of extra coaches at the back. The extra coaches were from a train originating at Kingswear or Paignton. On arrival at Newton Abbot the Penzance portion would stop well up on platform 4 and the additional coaches already full of passengers would be propelled onto the back. It was all quite slick I recall. On one occasion, the operation was perhaps too slick as the 'thump' when the Paignton portion met the Penzance portion was considerable and the coaches 'rode up'. On connection of the brake pipes normal position was achieved! KJ

Winnen's Westerns
Respryn
Roger Winnen

D1015 Western Champion at Respryn. 18th September 1976 Copyright Roger Winnen . N.B. Western Champion still exists so it just might be possible to repeat this picture in the future - lets hope so!

29th November 2018

29/11/2018

All stations!

A young man and his good lady set about visiting many of the closed stations in South Devon by car. There are some interesting but very fleeting views of various station sites but to be honest it would have been better had Paul Whitewick spent more time at the loactions. They do have a good word for Colin Burgess and wish that they spent more time at Christow and interviewed the good man himself. Anyway, form your own opinion.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85U9d3QZ9w8&t=9s

Exploring
Portreath Incline
Peter Murnaghan

I was in Portreath yesterday (26th November 2018) and decided to see if it was possible to explore the incline, as Google maps seemed to suggest that it could be done, at least, the uppermost threequarters. Sadly, that wasn't to be the case. At the very top. near where the winding house would have been, is a promising private road with a few bungalows, named The Incline. My picture shows how the road drops over the edge, just as the wagons would have done. However, you can only venture down less than a quarter of the way, before very stern Private notices prevent further access. One can get down about as far as an old underbridge, thought to have been a farm access between both sides of the incline.
The underbridge is now blocked off and the other, western side, is an impenetrable jungle of brambles surrounded by back garden fences.
I hope that my photos might be useful to include in the Gallery for the Portreath branch, as there aren't any recent views of the top of the incline. And the situation is greatly changed since Laurence Hansford's exploration in 1964.
I hope this is useful. Best wishes, Peter Murnaghan.
Many thanks Peter

Portreath Incline. Top of the Incline. 25th November 2018 Copyright Peter Murnaghan

Looking down the Incline towards Portreath on the 25th November 2018 Copyright Peter Murnaghan

You can't go any further down; Private property. 25th November 2018 Copyright Peter Murngahan

This farmers access bridge is roughly where the Private Notices are on the incline. 25th November 2018 Copyright Peter Murngahan

A footnote. My father, who was in the home guard in WW2 told me that for exercise they used to have to run up the incline wearing full kit and carrying rifles. KJ

Delightful Dawlish!!!
Clive Smith

The 11.32 Paignton - Paddington stops at Dawlish today (17th November 2018) in appalling weather. The second picture just about shows the station and sea wall in the torrential downpour. A sharp contrast from Mark Lynam's pics from yesterday and not looking any better for Wednesday with gale force winds forecast. (In fact the weather for the whole week looks pretty poor - but at least we get day light so why complain!!)

Regards. Clive Smith Many thanks Clive

The 11.32 Paignton - Paddington stops at Dawlish today in appalling weather. Dawlish 27th November 2018 Copyright Clive Smith

Dawlish today in appalling weather. 27th November 2018 Copyright Clive Smith

Weekend Trains - masses of information from
Karl Hewlett

Now that I have fixed a gremlin in my email account, I can provide members with some out of the ordinary movements this weekend. The first is the visit of A4 60009 'Union Of South Africa' to Plymouth this Saturday on what could be its last trip to the South West, owner John Cameron is retiring all his locomotives into a museum after their boiler tickets expire which No 9's is in July 2019. I can however say without divulging much, it may not be for ever, ever, but that's all I am going to divulge!

1Z09 Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U54647/2018/12/01/advanced

5Z10 Plymouth to Laira T&MRSD
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U54648/2018/12/01/advanced

5Z11 Laira T&MRSD to Plymouth
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U54649/2018/12/01/advanced

1Z11 Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U54650/2018/12/01/advanced

As usual when something like this makes a visit to our area something is going to just make it that slightly bit more difficult to move around using the train and in this case its buses between Par and Liskeard this weekend due to engineering works. For anyone travelling up west of Par by train on Saturday here are the timings.

0B00 Bus Timetable Par to Liskeard
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/advanced/LSK/from/PAR/2018/12/01/0000-2359?stp=WVS&show=passenger&order=wtt&toc=GW

0B00 Bus Timetable Liskeard to Par
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/advanced/PAR/from/LSK/2018/12/01/0000-2359?stp=WVS&show=passenger&order=wtt&toc=GW

Daylight engineers movement for Saturday using Colas Rail which has been mainly class 70's with an odd class 66 hire in, no other details and headcodes are available at the moment. The two that are likely to run in some sort of daylight.

Westbury Down TC to Tavistock Junction
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/H48129/2018/12/01/advanced

Westbury Down TC to Liskeard
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/B33261/2018/12/01/advanced

However on Sunday there seems to be even less booked daylight engineering workings with just one, the first leaving Liskeard block isn't due off until 19:15pm and to speculate when they will actually leave you can realistically put several hours either side of their departure times, not helpful when the light has gone by 17:00pm.

Ivybridge to Westbury Down TC
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/B33252/2018/12/02/advanced

For anybody that wants to give Sunday a go west of Par for the engineers movements, here are the bus timetables.

0B00 Bus Timetable Par to Liskeard
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/advanced/LSK/from/PAR/2018/12/02/0000-2359?stp=WVS&show=passenger&order=wtt&toc=GW

0B00 Bus Timetable Liskeard to Par
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/advanced/PAR/from/LSK/2018/12/02/0000-2359?stp=WVS&show=passenger&order=wtt&toc=GW

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

Winnen's Westerns
Quintrell Downs
Roger Winnen

D1005 Western Venturer heads out of Newquay passing Quintrell Downs. 18th September 1976 Copyright Roger Winnen

28th November 2019

28/11/2018

Any Answers please.
The Monster on the Tavistock line
Michael Manning

Michael Manning, who is preparing a book on the Railways of Tavistock has asked for details of this diesel shunter which was used on the demolition of the line. Can anybody help please?

Michael Manning's Monster - used for the demolition of Tavistock line - any ideas. Original picture by the late Sid Sponheimer Copyright

A casual look at
Long Rock
Andrew Jones

Dear Keith, My wife and I had to attend an appointment at the West Cornwall Hospital today [27th November 2018] (we are so very lucky to still have this hospital and St Michaels), so I thought a trip to see the recent GWR train depot at Longrock was in order.
There is an excellent car park behind Morrisons supermarket , accessed over the adjacent level crossing, £1 all day!
Although somewhat overcast I have attached a few photographs.
Stabled in the depot was an HST with power cars 43190 and ‘Prince Michael of Kent 43165.
The depot pilot 08410 was stationed just outside the depot rear doors and passing by on the ex 09.55 from Bristol Temple Meads arriving on time at Penzance at 14.39 was 150249.
Best wishes Andrew Many thanks Andrew

08410 27th November 2018 Copyright Andrew Jones

43190 at Long Rock on the 27th November 2018 Copyright Andrew Jones

150 249 arriving on time from Bristol. 27th November 2018. Copyright Andrew Jones

Prince Michael of Kent at Long Rock 27th November 2018 Copyright Andrew Jones

Stock in storage at Longrock. 27th November 2018 Copyright Andrew Jones

Changing seasons at
Calstock Viaduct
Clive Smith

Two pictures of Calstock Viaduct but taken at different times of the year. The first was taken in mid-winter on the 2nd January 1986. A service from Gunnislake crosses the viaduct on a rather dull grey day. The second picture was taken in mid-summer 1987 (date unspecified) . The trees are in full leaf now and the sun is shining .
Regards, Clive Smith Many thanks Clive

Calstock Viaduct from the Devonside. 2nd January 1986. Copyright clive Smith

Calstock in Mid Summer 1987. Copyright Clive Smith

Winnen's Westerns
Penzance
Roger Winnen

D1065 Western Consort at Penzance during darkness. 3rd September 1976 Copyright Roger Winnen

27th November 2018

27/11/2018

Cold and bright Cornwall
Mark Lynam

Yesterdays pictures from Mark, many thanks.

66165 passing Loswithiel on the early clay run (6G06 0739 Goonbarrow Junction to Fowey Dock Carne Point) in the low morning sunlight just before 9, quite a bit of frost around too. It's 08.58 on the 26th November 2018 Copyright Mark Lynam

158766 seen arriving at Lostwithiel on 2C42 0524 Bristol Temple Meads to Penzance, far more suitable for such a long journey than a Class 150. It's 09.02 on the 26th November 2018 and the sun is reaching down the platform. Copyright Mark Lynam. Nice to see some commuters about!

Looking grand. 43027 90 Glorious Years at Lostwithiel working the 1A82 0900 Penzance to London Paddington. It's now 10.18 on the 26th November 2018 Copyright Mark Lynam

43192 at Restormel seen at eight minutes past after two working 1C76 1003 London Paddington to Penzance. 26th November 2018 Copyright Mark Lynam

66104 with 66200 on the return RHTT (1217 Exeter St Davids to St Blazey L I P). 26th November 2018. Copyright Mark Lynam

Mystery Power Car at Long Rock?
Karl Hewlett

Regarding the mystery HST power car at Long Rock, well this one is a bit of a brain teaser! Interestingly 43190 was paired 43194 on a Laira to Long Rock stock move 5Z79, 21st November, then went back as back-to-back power cars 0Z77, as reported by Roger Salter on the CRS website. Since then on the 23rd November 43190 has come down again with a rake of HST Mark 3's (ex OC32), that are for storage at Long Rock with the other power car being 43165, the rumour is the coaches are eventually destined for 'Hull Trains'. Since then other than the usual 5Z stock movements (which there was one leaving Penzance for Laira at 21:00), I cannot see an 0Z77 return working for the power cars to return, so a logical thought is 43165 still at Long Rock somewhere out of view as well?
Regards, Karl (Friends Of Penmere Station). Many thanks Karl

Mystery of the Power Car at Long Rock is Solved!
Roger Salter

I am most grateful for Karl Hewlett suggestions about the HST Power Car which turned out to be correct. Visiting Long Rock this afternoon both power cars were attached to a set of coaches which must have been hidden away under cover in the depot for the last few days. The pictures below show the train in the reception road at Long Rock.
Many Thanks Karl

181127a 43190 Coupled to its train at Long Rock. Copyright Roger Salter

181127b 43165 Prince Michael of Kent on the Penzance end. Copyright Roger Salter

Totnes
Mike Hitchens

4555 seen around 1985 at Totnes. Copyright Mike Hitchens Collection

Cardiff
Ken Mumford

An LMS Jubilee at Cardiff Gen Station. 191 of these locomotives were built for the LMS between 1934 and 1936. Copyright Ken Mumford

Winnen's Westerns
Gwinear Road
Roger Winnen

D1009 Western Invader approaches Gwinear Road. Copyright Roger Winnen

26th November 2018

26/11/2018

A Mystery HST Power Car
43190 at Long Rock on this afternoon
Roger Salter

Any information on this subject would be appreciated

Riding Cornwall
22nd November 2018
Andrew Triggs

I took advantage of the Ride Cornwall ticket on Thursday last, the enclosed photographs are for the CRS Website, while the light has gone for the year now, a day riding up and down the mainline between Bodmin Parkway and Penzance while on holiday was enjoyable
All the Best

1. 43002 'Sir Kenneth Grange' leading 1A85 10.00 Penzance-London Paddington into St Austell Station. Copyright Andrew Triggs

2. The GTi 2+4 set arriving at Bodmin Parkway, working 2C45 09.26 Exeter St Davids-Penzance. Copyright Andrew Triggs

3. The RHTT arriving at Par with 66200/ 66104 working 3J13 08.50 Westbury-St Blazey LIP Copyright Andrew Triggs

4. DBC 66165 departing Par with load 38 working 16.29 Goonbarrow Junction-Fowey Dock Carne Point. Copyright Andrew Triggs

5. RHTT at Dusk at St Blazey Depot. Copyright Andrew Triggs

Thanks Andrew

Plethora Of Signs
Teignmouth
Clive Smith

A Plethora Of Signs at Teignmouth 23rd November 2018 Copyright Clive Smith (A very interesting combination)

Cardiff
Ken Mumford

7818 Granville Manor built January 1939 at Cardiff. This engine was scrapped by Cashmores in 1965 Copyright Ken Mumford

Winnen's Westerns
Redruth
Roger Winnen

D1023 Western Fusilier at Drump Lane, Redruth.11th September 1976 Copyright Roger Winnen

25th November 2018

25/11/2018

In memory of Charles Fennamore
Cardiff
Mike Roach

Here we see 92003 and 4109 (ex-works) heading west through Cardiff General in September 1962. Since 4109 was shedded at Gloucester it could be travelling from Caerphilly Works to Canton Shed before heading for its home shed later. Caerphilly works closed the following year. This photo is dedicated to the memory of Charles Fennamore who passed away recently. Charles and I did many rail trips through Cardiff General together when we both lived in South Wales during 1960 - 61.

Regards, Mike

When brand new 4109 was shedded at Truro - Note from TT

Remembering the Fallen from the First World War
Roger Winnen

This weekend and next see Buses replace trains from St Austell to Plymouth and Par to Liskeard. I had hoped that the replacement bus would use the Glyn Valley to Liskeard to observe any work going on at Clinnick Viaduct however we ran via Lostwithiel and the three Taphouses. IETs were much in evidence at Plymouth today, a sign of the times to come. An IET 800306 named Harold Day & Allan Lenard Lewis arrived from Paddington suitably adhorned commemorating the 2500 Great Western Railway war victims of the Great War 1914-1918.

181125a For the next two weekends buses replace trains between St Austell & Plymouth together with a service running from Par to Liskeard. Copyright Roger Winnen

181125b Something looks wrong on the arrival screen at Plymouth Station ! No way could a London train arrive in Platform 3 unless they have relaid the line between Okehampton & Bere Ferrers! Some hope! Copyright Roger Winnen

181125c This was the London train arriving in Platform 4 where a connection to Liskeard departed from Platform 3. Copyright Roger Winnen

181125d As I walked up the platform the second London train arrived with another pair of IETs seen through the coupled set adorned with decorative symbals commemorating the end of the First World War. Copyright Roger Winnen

181125e Seen at Platform 5 at Plymouth is 800306 named a few days before the Remembrance Day to remember Harold Day and Allan Lenard Lewis together with 2500 Great Western Railway men who lost their lives in the 1914-1918 War. Copyright Roger Winnen

181125f A close of of the inscriptions to remember the fallen. Copyright Roger Winnen

Cardiff
Ken Mumford

Heading westthrough Cardiff General as a Stanier 8f 2-8-0 one of a class of nearly 800 engines in the LMS fleet Copyright Ken Mumford.

Near the
Dell at Falmouth
Shane Webster

The signage at 'The Dell' garage has increased somewhat as a pair of 153's cross the bridge to the east of Falmouth Town (The Dell) with 153329/153370 departing Falmouth Town with 2F77 12.20 Truro to Falmouth Docks service. 16th March 2018 Copyright Shane Webster

Winnen's Westerns
Plymouth
Roger Winnen

D1028 Western Hussar at Plymouth Station. 28th August 1976 Copyright Roger Winnen

24th November 2018

24/11/2018

Class 60 on freight at Newport
Michael Forward

981217a 60052 is seen passing Newport on a Alexandra Dock Junction to Avonmouth freight. Copyright Michael Forward

Thanks Michael

RHTT to
Salisbury
Guy Vincent

Choosing to support Salisbury traders in the run up to Christmas yesterday (22nd November 2018) I was lucky enough to arrive at the station just before the Rail Head Treatment Train left platform 5 for the journey back to St Blazey. 3J13 0845 Westbury-St Blazey first of all runs across to Salisbury through the scenic Wylye valley before returning to Westbury. Locos were a very dirty 66104 in revised DB livery and a relatively clean 66200 in original EWS colours, this loco having replaced 66067 on 20th. Bay platform 5 is only used by empty DMUs and other non-passenger workings as there is no main aspect signal provided at the far end, only a ground position or 'dummy' signal.
Besides the daily visit of this train the lines between Salisbury and Warminster are cleaned several times each day by one of the Eastleigh-based MPV sets which reverses on the crossover to the south of Warminster station.
Guy Vincent Many thanks for your detailed report Guy

Salisbury RHTT 66200 3J13 0845 Westbury-St Blazey 22nd November 2018 Copyright Guy Vincent

Salisbury RHTT 66104 3J13 0845 Westbury-St Blazey 22nd November 2018 Copyright Guy Vincent

The changing scene at
Bristol Temple Meads
Martin Scane

Hi again Changing times from a few years back. A general view of the new buildings overlooking the Eastern end of Bristol Temple Meads. Regards Martin Scane A very dramatic change to the outlook to the North East from Temple Meads. One wonders what the view is like from the high rise development towards the station. Many thanks Martin.

Bristol Temple Meads 21st November 2018 Copyright Martin Scane

Winnen's Westerns
Plymouth
Roger Winnen

Remember the milk trains. D1048 Western Lady arrives at Plymouth with the milk train. 30th August 1976 Copyright Roger Winnen

23rd November 2018

23/11/2018

The late
CHARLES FENNAMORE

This picture is copyright of the Totnes Image Bank.

Dear CRS,

Please find below details of Charles' funeral arrangements plus a photo of Charles attached (copyright Totnes Image Bank)

I would be grateful if you could inform your members of Charles' passing on 09th Nov 2018, aged 78, and put the details of his funeral below on your news page. I hope that some members and followers of the CRS will be able to come and celebrate his life.

I am working on a short obituary piece for a later date.

For RSVP, I would be happy for those who would be able to attend the funeral to email me on [email protected]

Best Regards,

Ed Hooper
nephew of Charles

Thursday 6th December 2018

11am Funeral service at Heart and Soul Funerals, Riverstone Hall,
18 Dart Mills, Totnes Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 ONF
This is just behind Buckfastleigh station.

followed by a wake at:
The Rising Sun Inn, Woodland, Ashburton, TQ13 7JT

There will be a cremation at a later date; this is not part of the ceremony.

Donations
No flowers please.
Any donations to the Railway Benefit Fund please:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/charles-fennamore

Duchy variety
Craig Munday

Some pictures from recent days.
Many thanks indeed Craig for all of your pictures and detailed captions - you do us proud.

On 16th the second train of sand / stone from Methrose at Burngullow is seen passing Lostwithiel in gruesome conditions. The loco is 66149. Another train due this coming Friday. Today. 16th November 2018. Copyright Craig Munday

19th Nov saw some sparkling light. the 10.03 from Paddington is a regular HST at the moment, so I captured the train heading west past Resparveth Grampound Road. The clouds brood ominously in the background, and were later to envelop the County. Copyright Craig Munday

I was at Goonbarrow earlier on a shift to see green liveried 150263 return from Newquay too. The North coast fairing better than the South that day it seemed. 20th November 2018. Copyright Craig Munday

The next day 43002 worked the service, and I was down west to capture it passing Scorrier, a lucky pocket of clear skies on a changeable day. 20th November 2018 Copyright Craig Munday

Finally the 21st November a busy St Blazey saw the RHTT receiving attention and loco 66104 was positioned smack on the new RHTT stop board as 66122 passed by having been fuelled to work the afternoon 6C53 to Exeter Riverside. 21st November 2018. Copyright Craig Munday

Newton Abbot Demolition
Clive Smith

As can be seen by the photos there isn't much left. Rumours are that the grey wall is listed. Can anyone shed any light on this ? I will see if I can speak to someone on site when practicable.
Regards, Clive. Many thanks Clive.

Newton Abbot Carriage Shed demolition. Not a lot remains! 22nd November 2018 From A381 road bridge Copyright Clive Smith

Newton Abbot Carriage Shed demolition It is thought that this section may be listed. 22nd November 2018 From A381 road bridge Copyright Clive Smith

Winnen's Westerns
Plymouth
Roger Winnen

Looking like its got measles Western D1065 Western Consort awaits departure from Plymouth. 30th August 1976 Copyright Roger Winnen

22nd November 2018

22/11/2018

Storm again on the Dawlish Seawall
Roger Salter

On my recent holiday to Dawlish Warren again I experienced severe storm conditions with the line completely closed after the Night Riviera went through early at 3.33am until approx..1047am on 7/11/18
The photos show the damage I found later

These photographs show the evidence of the damage to Dawlish Sea Wall after the storm on the 7th November 2018

Thanks Roger

Roger Salter
Visits Ponsandane on Thursday afternoon 22nd Nov 2018

Following Andrews report yesterday I took these detailed photos today which I regard as historical interest in their last days here in Cornwall.

181122a Eight Mark 3 three buffet cars and five composite coaches brought from Laira for storage at Old Bank Ponsandane. Copyright Roger Salter

181122b Trailer Composite 46006 Standard and First Class. Copyright Roger Salter

181122c Trailer standard and mini buffet 40116. Copyright Roger Salter

Thanks Roger

An unusual happening at Penzance
Andrew Triggs

HST Power Cars 43194/190 worked 8 MK3's for storage at Penzance from Laira this Wednesday afternoon (running as 5Z79 12.55 Laira TMD-Longrock TMD), the formation then was left on Old Bank at Ponsandane, while the 2 Power Cars were coupled together to form 0Z77 17.15 Longrock TMD-Laira TMD, departing from Penzance station eventually at 17.25

1. Having detached from the formation on Old Bank, 43190 ran light forward to clear the signal at Ponsandane before heading blunt end first back up the former Up mainline to couple up to 43194 Copyright Andrew Triggs

2. 43194 then was uncoupled and ran forward and after clearing the pointwork on the carriage cleaner road, ran back to couple up to 43190. Copyright Andrew Triggs

3. The Power Cars then ran to Penzance station as 0Z77 17.15 LongrockTMD-Laira TMD Copyright Andrew Triggs

4. 0Z77 viewed from the Office steps, eventually departing at 17.25 for Laira. Copyright Andrew Triggs

Thanks Andrew

Flood Prevention Scheme
Cowley Bridge Junction
Very well worth reading lots of pictures.

With many thanks to David Tozer for drawing our attention to the following extremely interesting article on the Cowley Bridge and Axe closure along with detail of the flood prevention work. https://www.railengineer.uk/2018/11/15/flood-resilience-schemes-in-southwest-england/

Plymouth
Mutley Tunnel
Clive Smith

45140 roars out of Mutley Tunnel east of Plymouth station with the 11.38 Plymouth - Manchester Piccadilly on the 4th April 1983. A much missed photo location spot due to fencing and tree growth.

Mutley Tunnel, Ply. 45140 roars out of Mutley Tunnel east of Plymouth station with the 11.38 Plymouth - Manchester Piccadilly. on the 4th April 1983 Copyright Clive Smith

A short interlude at
Bath
Martin Scane

Bath -Turbo 166220 calls with the 14.07 service to Frome. 21st November 2018. Copyright Martin Scane.

iET 800315 calls with an up service to Paddington. 21st November 2018. Copyright Martin Scane

800 315 awaits departure for London. 21st November 2018. Copyright Martin Scane

Winnen's Westerns
Liskeard
Roger Winnen

D1048 Western Lady awaits departure from Liskeard. 29th August 1976. Copyright Roger Winnen

21st November 2018

21/11/2018

Penzance Comparisons
Mark Lynam

A very fine picture on a very cool crisp and clear evening as 9 Car 800317 stands at Platform 2 waiting to work 1A98 1735 Penzance to London Paddington. It's 17.18 on 18th November 2018 Copyright Mark Lynam

Platforms 1 & 2 800317 & 43160 Penzance Its 17.33 on the 18th November 2018 Copyright Mark Lynam

The old order as 43160 stands at Platform 1 before heading empty to Longrock depot for the night. It's 17.38 on the 18th November 2018. Copyright Mark Lynam

Winnen's Westerns
Plymouth
Roger Winnen

Oh dear, one has to admit that rolling stock is turned out in very fine fettle these days when compared to this shot taken at Plymouth of the nameplate of 1062 'Western Consort' on the 30th August 1975 Copyright Roger Winnen

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