The Bodmin & Wenford
China Clay Day and Real Ale Festival Friday 9th September 2016
Roger Salter & Roger Winnen
China Clay Day and Real Ale Festival Friday 9th September 2016
Roger Salter & Roger Winnen
The return to traffic of the Sentinel 'Denise' which moved from Burngullow to Bodmin on the 2nd July, 2014 was celebrated at this event. Denise looks very smart indeed compared with its arrival at Bodmin. Also we had the other Beattie Well Tank in attendance giving us a great day in railway activities.
A before and after Photograph of Denise
140702i Modern Art on Denise arrives at Bodmin for Restoration. Copyright Roger Winnen
160909za The Sentinel looks splendid at Bodmin after restoration. Copyright Roger Salter
160909h Riding the Clay to Bodmin Parkway. Copyright Roger Winnen
160909zf 30587 departs Bodmin Parkway. Copyright Roger Salter
160909l Double Headed Beatties from Boscarne Junction arriving at Bodmin General. Copyright Roger Winnen
Fore photographs will appear in the Features Pages
Exeter St David's
When we had Signals
David Tozer
When we had Signals
David Tozer
840701b Exeter St David's in July 1984 Copyright David Tozer
Thanks David
From Ponsandane footbridge
Kyle Greet
Kyle Greet
Hi Keith, Two of 43172 heading back to Paddington yesterday (8th September) from the Ponsandane footbridge.
Cheers, Kyle Many thanks Kyle
Cheers, Kyle Many thanks Kyle
8th September 2016. Copyright Kyle Greet
Copyright Kyle Greet
Five from Craig
Hi Keith
A couple from Sun 4th at Lostwithiel.
The ECS for that evenings down Night Riviera was scrambled back towards the Capital with 57605 powering it. The train passes Lostwithiel still looking summery with the floral displays around the station.
A 5 car down stopper is seen in weak sunshine later in the afternoon. 150243/ 153329 / 153333 / 153305 are the units.
Then pictures from 8th Sept at Plymouth featuring the down Riviera 1C77 hosting the armed services celebrations. Events we held at stations along the route, including a choir from the Cathedral School of St Mary, part of MKC Heroes.
Penzance GWR Train Manager Jan Southon a former member of the armed services herself, proudly worked the train from Plymouth, along with other veterans working the service.
Kind regards, Craig A most interesting selection , many thanks.
A couple from Sun 4th at Lostwithiel.
The ECS for that evenings down Night Riviera was scrambled back towards the Capital with 57605 powering it. The train passes Lostwithiel still looking summery with the floral displays around the station.
A 5 car down stopper is seen in weak sunshine later in the afternoon. 150243/ 153329 / 153333 / 153305 are the units.
Then pictures from 8th Sept at Plymouth featuring the down Riviera 1C77 hosting the armed services celebrations. Events we held at stations along the route, including a choir from the Cathedral School of St Mary, part of MKC Heroes.
Penzance GWR Train Manager Jan Southon a former member of the armed services herself, proudly worked the train from Plymouth, along with other veterans working the service.
Kind regards, Craig A most interesting selection , many thanks.
The ECS for that evenings down Night Riviera was scrambled back towards the Capital with 57605 powering it. The train passes Lostwithiel still looking summery with the floral displays around the station. 4th September 2016 Copyright Craig Munday
A 5 car down stopper is seen in weak sunshine later in the afternoon. 150243/ 153329 / 153333 / 153305 are the units. 4th September 2016. Copyright Craig Munday
Penzance GWR Traiin Manager Jan Southon a former member of the armed services herself, proudly worked the train from Plymouth, along with other veterans working the service. 8th September 2016 Copyright Craig Munday
The specially decorated train departs Plymouth for Penzance. 8th September 2016. Copyright Craig Munday
Musical celebrations at Plymouth. 8th September 2016. Copyright Craig Munday
Westbury
John Cornelius
John Cornelius
We see 59003 of 1986 vintage looking very smart at Westbury. Copyright John Cornelius
Keinton Mandeville
Mike Morant
Mike Morant
Heritage_W_BR_5029_Keinton_Mandeville_slide876 Preserved Collett 4-6-0 no. 5029 Nunney Castle near Keinton Mandeville in charge of the Torbay Castle tour on 4/8/01.
[Slide taken by Mke Morant]
[Slide taken by Mke Morant]
Keinton Mandeville
Twenty two and three quarter miles from Taunton
Was a substantial station with the main building and approach on the up side and a waiting shelter on the down side. The station closed 10th September 1962 but the signal box, to the east of the station remained open until 22nd September 1964. The goods shed, put to other uses remains in situ - the former goods yard is now a scrap yard and is easily recognisable on the up side of the line. Just before the station when heading east the train crosses over the A37 - the Foss Way.
Twenty two and three quarter miles from Taunton
Was a substantial station with the main building and approach on the up side and a waiting shelter on the down side. The station closed 10th September 1962 but the signal box, to the east of the station remained open until 22nd September 1964. The goods shed, put to other uses remains in situ - the former goods yard is now a scrap yard and is easily recognisable on the up side of the line. Just before the station when heading east the train crosses over the A37 - the Foss Way.