It's amazing how much interest the arrival of two of the 143's in Cornwall makes. Known as 'Donkeys' because of their lively 'bouncing' performance on jointed track they certainly got the cameras out in Cornwall, well done lads.
Craig Munday writes - Hi Keith,
Here are a couple to complement the excellent photos you already have from Mick & Roger.
Penzance & Gover viaduct
The pair returned on the afternoon 2C47 and 2E88 16.41 return from Penzance. I was down in the deep west as high tide was a concern. Some high sea levels expected Tues & Wed.
Cheers Craig Many thanks for the pictures and extra info.
Craig Munday writes - Hi Keith,
Here are a couple to complement the excellent photos you already have from Mick & Roger.
Penzance & Gover viaduct
The pair returned on the afternoon 2C47 and 2E88 16.41 return from Penzance. I was down in the deep west as high tide was a concern. Some high sea levels expected Tues & Wed.
Cheers Craig Many thanks for the pictures and extra info.
The pair in platform 3 at Penzance 12th December 2015 Copyright Craig Munday
One wonders if perhaps the 143's should have been given V.I.P. treatment and put in platform 1 !! 12th December 2015 Copyright Craig Munday
The 'Donkey's' gallop across Gover Viaduct on the return run. 12th December 2015 Copyright Craig Munday