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Ron Westwater
Ron Westwater
Hi Keith, A few shots taken around the first stop in Cornwall....
Best regards, Ron Many thanks Ron
Best regards, Ron Many thanks Ron
57 603 heads the 2C51 the 17.50 Exeter St Davids to Penzance 22nd July 2017 Copyright Ron Westwater
43304 heads the 1V58 0900 Glasgow Central to Penzance on the 22nd July 2017 Copyright Ron Westwater
High water surrounds the piers of Combe by Saltash viaduct. The sky, the train on the viaduct and indeed the elegant property plus the boats make the scene as .FGW class 150 heads the 5C51 18.54 Liskeard to Plymouth 24th July 2017 Copyright Ron Westwater
The Combe by Saltash viaduct is reflected in the almost still water around the piers as a FGW 125 crosses on the 24th July 2017 Copyright Ron Westwater That's England on the far bank!!
'Perseus' at Christow
Colin Burges
Colin Burges
Dear Keith,
Western Fuels' diesel shunter, photographed by Ron Kosys in 1988, is Drewry No. 2269, one of two built in 1949 for William Cory & Son, Ltd., Gallions Jetty, Essex. It was named "Perseus."
In 1964 it was registered to work over British Transport Commission metals.
It was transferred to Messrs. Renwick, Wilton & Dobson at the new Exmouth Junction Coal Concentration Depot in 1967.
In latter years it was driven by an ex Southern - or Southern Region - driver called Joe, who painted the loco blue and dubbed it "Thomas."
After cessation of rail traffic in 1993, the loco was moved to Christow where it is now undergoing a rather protracted overhaul.
Many thanks to Colin Burges, the proud owner, for this information, and the best of luck with your project.
Western Fuels' diesel shunter, photographed by Ron Kosys in 1988, is Drewry No. 2269, one of two built in 1949 for William Cory & Son, Ltd., Gallions Jetty, Essex. It was named "Perseus."
In 1964 it was registered to work over British Transport Commission metals.
It was transferred to Messrs. Renwick, Wilton & Dobson at the new Exmouth Junction Coal Concentration Depot in 1967.
In latter years it was driven by an ex Southern - or Southern Region - driver called Joe, who painted the loco blue and dubbed it "Thomas."
After cessation of rail traffic in 1993, the loco was moved to Christow where it is now undergoing a rather protracted overhaul.
Many thanks to Colin Burges, the proud owner, for this information, and the best of luck with your project.
Exmouth Jn Coal Concentration 3 Drewry 3056 of 1964 12th September 1988 Copyright Ron Kosys
Christow Perseus under restoration. 27th July 2017 Copyright Colin Burges.
Part of the cab of Perseus restored to a very high standard at Christow Railway Centre 27th July 2017 Copyright Colin Burges.
If you are in Devon the Christow Railway Centre is a 'must' on your list of places to visit, but contact must be made first.
Moorswater
Wot no rails?
Peter Murnaghan
Wot no rails?
Peter Murnaghan
Today's Moorswater - Aberthaw cement empties lurking in the undergrowth, awaiting release of the token to move forward to the junction. With the weeds obscuring the way, it doesn't look as though it's on the track at all ! Best wishes, Peter Many thanks.
Moorswater, from Coombe Junction. 27th July 2017 Copyright Peter Murnaghan
Westbury Shed
John Cornelius
John Cornelius
Copyrght John Cornelius