Fine pictures from Craig Munday capture a disastrous day for steam fans.

Hi Keith
The steam boys showed their disgust for a rancid diesel being on the Royal Duchy by leaving in droves. Being a diesel man, I was quite happy with WCR former Western Region 47832 being provided forward from Newton Abbot. Sadly 60009 had suffered a hot box on the way through Devon, and removed at Newton Abbot. 
The class 47 looked rather fine on this prestige service, and some pictures of it climbing Treverrin bank, and around Par were taken. The returning train shot is taken at Restormel in poor light - but shows the versatility of digital photography these days! 
The Driver was Ray Churchill and is featured aboard 47832 at Par.
Kind regards  Craig Munday                            Very many thanks Craig

150816b 47832 Rounds the curve into Par Station on the late running Royal Duchy from Bristol Temple Meads. Copyright Roger Winnen

47832 arrives at Par with the very late running Royal Duchy. 16th August 2015 Copyright Craig Munday

Here's Ray Churchill as we don't normally see him, minus his red neckerchief and hat. Welcome to Cornwall, again. 16th August 2015 Copyright Craig Munday

47832 passes 150 242 on the double track Par Loop. 16th August 2015 Copyright Craig Munday A super picture the 'icing on the cake' being the semaphore signal.

47832 on the Par Loop 16th August 2015 Copyright Craig Munday

47832 waits while an up Newquay to Paddington service joins the main line, and, neatly caught by the camera, a down service to Penzance pops from under the bridge. 16th August 2015 Copyright Craig Munday

We'll have to imagine that this is a sleek A4 but nevertheless the smoke is about right and it still makes a good sight. 47832 hauls the late running Royal Duchy at Restormel. 16th August 2015 Copyright Craig Munday