Items added on 12th January 2018 Those added most recently come first

Is this a First and Last! Network Rail Measurement Train enters the sidings
Roger Winnen

This could possibly be the first time that an HST formation has entered these sidings adjacent to the station at Penzance. These sidings are the remains of the former goods loading facilities which ceased in the mid 1980s

180112a The Network Rail Measurement Train arrives Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen

180112b Could this be the first and last time that an HST formation has entered these sidings at Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen

180112c Nearly at the blocks in Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen

180112d Viewed from the Station Wall at Penzance prior to its return journey to Paignton. Copyright Roger Winnen

Power car 43 062 John Armitt on the front of the Network Rail Measurement Train, ready to depart with the 12.23 service from Penzance to Paignton. Copyright Mick House.

Photographs of the Network Rail Measurement
Andrew Triggs

180112f Photographed from Arch Lane Bridge St Erth we see the Measurement Train climbing the bank out of St Erth. Copyright Andrew Triggs

180112g The return working photographed approaching Marazion. Copyright Andrew Triggs

Severn Beach
Derek Buttivant

Seeing the photos of Severn Beach "then and now" on the web site,
prompted me to look out and send to you two slides I took at Severn
Beach quite a long time ago.  I'm afraid I can't give an exact date but
it is likely to be the early 1970s.

Photo 1 shows the rather grand exterior of the station building with its
covered "cab road" and, beyond the station, the level crossing for the
line towards Pilning - still in place (and in use?) at that time. Rather
like All Hallows on Sea in north Kent, there had been expectation of a
substantial resort developing at Severn Beach, hence the relatively well
appointed station buildings.

Photo 2 is unusual in that, while both faces of the island platform
still had track, the passenger service always used the terminal
platform.  On the occasion of my visit the Pilning line was occupied by
this diesel loco which carries a nameplate (unreadable) and a company
logo but no number.  No doubt one of our many followers will be able to
identify it.  The level crossing gates are in very good condition, as
was the whole station.
     Derek Buttivant                                          Many thanks Derek

Severn Beach station in the 1970's. Note The level crossing beyond. Copyright Derek Buttivant

Shunter parked on the Pilning line alongside the platform. In this view the Pilning line appears to be complete across the crossing. This most interesting picture was only received a short time ago - any suggestions as to what the shunter was being used for? Pictures date from the early 70's Copyright Derek Buttivant

Looe Valley Steam
Roger Winnen

Remember this - the steam railmotor on the Looe branch - seen here at Liskeard on the 18th November 2012. The gentleman seen on the platform is, I believe, no other than driver Ray Churchill. We hope he is enjoying his retirement. Copyright Roger Winnen

If you'd like to see a most excellent, 15 minute long video by Steam Clips of the railmotor on the Looe branch then please click below.
​ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDxGfKWRm8M

Lelant Saltings
Peter Murnaghan

Class 153 at Lelant Saltings 11th January 2018 Peter Murnaghan This is a view across Lelant Saltings, a much favoured location by Bird watchers.

Penzance
Mike Hitchens

50005 Collingwood stands in Platform 1 at Penzance with possibly a short working to Plymouth. Copyright the Mike Hitchens Collection

Bristol Bath Road
Ron Kosys

A view from the end of the platform at Bristol Temple Meads on the 20th July 1971 Copyright Ron Kosys

Athelney
John Cornelius

A fine study taken from west of the signalbox and level crossing at Athelney includes the very limited housing near the crossing. Copyright John Cornelius