Items added on 7th February 2017 Those added most recently come first

The future

800004 stands in platform 1 at Paddington having just completed the maiden passenger run for the class, 1Z17 from Reading. Leading the second HST set to receive GWR green livery, 43005 draws alongside heading 1Z75 from Bristol Temple Meads. 43041 was at the rear of the train. By kind permission - the Keith Barrow Collection

Variety in and around Plymouth
Roger Winnen

170207a 37057 After its nights work with the structure gauging train is berthed alongside the damaged Colas Class 70 in Laira. This class 70 is likely to be released on the mainline in the not to distant future. Copyright Roger Winnen

170207b Arriving from Derby RTC Network Rail 73951 Malcolm Brinded and 73952 Janis Kong knocking up the mileage prior to be excepted into the fleet. Copyright Roger Winnen

170207c Side on view of Janice Kong. These engines have been fitted with two Cummings engines of 750 h.p. which are similar to the ones fitted to the 220 and 221 voyagers. The pickups from the third rail has been discontinued. Copyright Roger Winnen

170207d The Class 73s Awaiting departure for Taunton. It was understood that these engines may return again to Plymouth on Wednesday to add mileage. Copyright Roger Winnen

170207e To assist the station staff this track display covers the route from Totnes to Liskeard displaying all train movements in that area Roger Winnen

The new catering service at Penzance Station
Roger Winnen

Many months ago the Station Buffet at Penzance closed, a re development plan for that area together with a new catering facility has yet to be built. This week we have a new service supplying food and drink to refresh you on your journey situated just outside the station entrance.

170207a The new catering facility at Penzance at your service! Copyright Roger Winnen

Nocturnal                               Gunnislake
Craig Munday

Hi Keith
Another Test Train duty in Darkest Cornwall. This time Green liveried class 37/0 37057 provided the traction for our three coach Structure Gauging train which visited Plymouth Friary & Gunnislake. 
The evening began very foggy after the earlier heavy rain had cleared, The loco's headlight eerily carving into the dense mist as we rocked along the former L&SWR. 
The conditions improved as we returned dropping down along the River Tamar, and the mist then lay low like liquid nitrogen in the river along Tamerton Foliot and Ernesettle. The Tamar bridge & Royal Albert stood against a moonlight sky as we passed under. Pictures were obtained en route.
Kind regards,  Craig.
​                Many thanks Indeed Craig - a late night out!

Bere Alston at 02.26 on the 7th February 2017. Copyright Craig Munday

A grand oicture as 37057 reaches The summit at Gunnislake station at 01.38 on the 7th February 2017 Copyright Craig Munday

73/9's in Devon
David Tozer

Hi Keith,   Well I started off with 143617/621 & 150234 working the 1424 Exmouth - Paignton. However matters went down hill for the Class 73/9's. As 73951 & 73952 appeared a Class 150/2 working a service from Paignton pulled away in front of the camera. I did manage a shot of them heading away. I believe this is called being 'stuffed'. For the record they were working the 1003 0V84 Derby R.T.C. to Plymouth.
Dave   Sometimes you win sometimes you don't! A good try, many thanks.

143617.143621 & 150234 at Exeter St Thomas 7th February 2017 Copyright David Tozer

73951 & 73952 pass through St Thomas 7th February 2017 Copyright David Tozer