The Queen visits Plymouth for
H.M.S. Ocean's decommissioning Roger Winnen
H.M.S. Ocean's decommissioning Roger Winnen
Photographs by David Tozer Barry Jones and Roger Winnen
At 10.50 this morning the Royal Train pulled into platform 4 at Plymouth Station with Her Majesty on board to witness the decommissioning of H.M.S. Ocean prior to being sold to the Brazilian Navy.
The train was then stabled in this platform for the duration of her visit. Platforms 3 for Gunnislake was also closed for all trains which resulted that Platform 5 to 8 was used for all services.
A large number of school children were in attendance with their waving of the Union Jack together with the Civic Dignitaries of Plymouth
The train was then stabled in this platform for the duration of her visit. Platforms 3 for Gunnislake was also closed for all trains which resulted that Platform 5 to 8 was used for all services.
A large number of school children were in attendance with their waving of the Union Jack together with the Civic Dignitaries of Plymouth
180327a Approching Keyham Station aboard the 08.28 from Penzance. H.M.S. Ocean can be seen moored in the background at the Royal Naval Dockyard. - Copyright Roger Winnen
Copyright John Cornelius
180327a 67006 & 67005 heads the Royal Train to Plymouth, seen approaching Exminster. Copyright David Tozer
180327b 67006 Royal Sovereign arrives at Plymouth Station today with the Royal Train. Copyright Roger Winnen
180327c The Royal Train tailed by 67005 Queen's Messenger arrives at Plymouth. Copyright Roger Winnen
180327d The Royal Train sits in Platform 4 at Plymouth Station. All other traffic using Platform 5-8. Copyright Roger Winnen
180327e During my stay at Plymouth this train was guarded by the police force from England & Wales. Copyright Roger Winnen
180327f Prior to my departure from Plymouth at 13.11 the train was still awaiting the return of the Queen. Copyright Roger Winnen
180327g The Royal Train departed Plymouth around 14.15 with both 67s up front. The Royal Train is seen passing Stowford near Ivybridge. Copyright Barry Jones
180328h 67005 & 67006 with The Royal Train is seen at Ellerhayes near Silverton. Copyright David Tozer
More about the Royal Visit please use this link to Plymouth Herald - an excellent report.
https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/news/queens-train-arrives-plymouth-1388501
https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/news/queens-train-arrives-plymouth-1388501
Last of the class
Looe
Mike Hitchens
Looe
Mike Hitchens
55000 at Looe. This was the last of the class being withdrawn in 1993. Courtesy the Mike Hitchens Collection
Exeter Central
Ron Kosys
Ron Kosys
47334 departs Exeter Central with an afternoon service to Waterloo. 20th June 1984 Exeter-Waterloo Copyright Ron Kosys
Exeter SD
John Cornelius
John Cornelius
Copyright John Cornelius