As plain as
Black and White
Andrew Triggs
Black and White
Andrew Triggs
37025 at rest with the test train at Penzance - 29th November 2017 Copyright Andrew Triggs
The sole occupant of Penzance station is 37025 with the test train. Normally seen in colour it certainly makes a change in black and white - could have been many years ago, but it wasn't. 29th November 2017. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
Along way from Inverness as 37025 hauls a test train
Roger Winnen
Roger Winnen
171129a Seen at Penzance 37025 Inverness TMD on a test train working from Exeter to Penzance then via St Ives and back to Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen
171129b 37025 is seen stabled at Penzance until 22.46 this evening before returning to Exeter via Gunnislake. Copyright Roger Winnen
Wadebridge
Roy Hart
Roy Hart
Following Alan's picture at Dunmere Crossing, here is a shot of 30585 at Wadebridge, over 60 years ago - and she was ancient then! Today this engine is at Quainton Road, Bucks. She is seen coupled to an '02' 0-4-4T.
Copyright Roy Hart
Dunmere Crossing
Alan Harris
Alan Harris
A man with a red flag stands in the road to halt any traffic as a young man adopts the classic stance to get his picture as a Beattie Tank commences to haul its train across the Bodmin to Wadebridge road and on up the Wenford branch. From the Alan Harris Collection.
Winter sun on the L & B
Andrew Jones
Andrew Jones
Andrew writes:- We rent a cottage each year in Appledore, North Devon. Today 28th November 2017, I visited the embryonic Lynton and Barnstaple railway. This railway is going from strength to strength with plans to extend to Blackmoor Gate (1st stage) and Lynton (2nd stage) with ultimate aims of returning to Barnstaple.
We were very lucky to find trains running in late November, (only Tuesday mornings).
I have included one photograph of the 10.45 approaching Killington Lane and two photographs of the 12.30 departure from Woody Bay Station.
The locomotive is Kerr. Stuart & Co Ltd, no 2451, built in 1915 and rescued from dereliction at Rinxent, about 12 miles from Calais. It was repatriated in 1974, along with four sister locomotives.
As with everything to do with this railway, it is now in immaculate condition.
The railway recently took possession of a new build locomotive, based on a Baldwin 2-4-2 named Lyn, after the original locomotive, which was scrapped in September 1935, shortly after full line closure.
The driver explained that the new locomotive runs very smoothly, but due to its longer wheel base, can not be used on the points at Killington lane, although this will not be a problem once the new extension to Blackmoor gate is built.
As with the Helston Railway, the existing running line are approx 1 mile in length, but don’t let this put you off, as there is plenty to see and the staff can not do enough to make your visit a very pleasant experience.
Best Wishes Andrew Many thanks Andrew
We were very lucky to find trains running in late November, (only Tuesday mornings).
I have included one photograph of the 10.45 approaching Killington Lane and two photographs of the 12.30 departure from Woody Bay Station.
The locomotive is Kerr. Stuart & Co Ltd, no 2451, built in 1915 and rescued from dereliction at Rinxent, about 12 miles from Calais. It was repatriated in 1974, along with four sister locomotives.
As with everything to do with this railway, it is now in immaculate condition.
The railway recently took possession of a new build locomotive, based on a Baldwin 2-4-2 named Lyn, after the original locomotive, which was scrapped in September 1935, shortly after full line closure.
The driver explained that the new locomotive runs very smoothly, but due to its longer wheel base, can not be used on the points at Killington lane, although this will not be a problem once the new extension to Blackmoor gate is built.
As with the Helston Railway, the existing running line are approx 1 mile in length, but don’t let this put you off, as there is plenty to see and the staff can not do enough to make your visit a very pleasant experience.
Best Wishes Andrew Many thanks Andrew
Against a darkening sky the 10.45 from Woody Bay approaching Killington Lane on the 28th November 2017 Copyright Andrew Jones
A close up of the above picture. There is a quite fantastic view to the north from a train at this location. copyright Andrew Jones.
Everything is just right for this picture as the loco completes its run round exercise ready for the next trip to Killington. 28th November 2017. Copyright Andrew Jones.
A strong and very cold wind from the north takes the smoke away across the fields as a train heads away from Woody Bay towards Killington Lane. We very much look forward to the the extension to Blackmoor Gate becoming a reality. Well done L & B. Copyright Andrew Jones. The leafless trees make an excellent frame for this picture.
Yeovil Railway Centre
John Cornelius
John Cornelius
Supreme effort!! Another Gem from John Cornelius. Copyright