No trains to Looe today
Many thanks to Graham Mann Network Rail Programme Manager for this stunning shot looking towards Terras Crossing today.
Just to the east of Terras Crossing - literally 'down stream'. 07.41 12th March 2016 Copyright Graham Mann. Network Rail
Todays Flask Traffic
Craig Munday
Craig Munday
Hello again, I thought I'd wait until the sensitive traffic was far from our district before posting these shots. There has been some controversy about posting sensitive traffic ahead of them running with the BTP. However, as the schedules are in Real Time Trains, it's difficult to prevent the information going viral.
Here is the Thurs 11th down working of 0Z41 catching some last minute sunshine at Laira Jn - JUST as Laira's class 08 drew a set of HST coaches out of the depot! Normally I'd be delighted to get three EE locos in one shot, but I wish the timing had been different.
Fri 12th saw the class 37s return with a flask from Keyham and is seen passing Tavistock Jn in typical February weather.
Cheers for now Craig Many thanks to you Craig
Here is the Thurs 11th down working of 0Z41 catching some last minute sunshine at Laira Jn - JUST as Laira's class 08 drew a set of HST coaches out of the depot! Normally I'd be delighted to get three EE locos in one shot, but I wish the timing had been different.
Fri 12th saw the class 37s return with a flask from Keyham and is seen passing Tavistock Jn in typical February weather.
Cheers for now Craig Many thanks to you Craig
37607 seen on Thurs 11th Feb on the down working of 0Z41 Copyright Craig Munday
37667 now leads with the flask in tow seen passing Tavistock Juntion 12th February 2016 Copyright Craig Munday
Exploring the Railways of Plymouth, Past and Present by Andrew Triggs
160211f Prior to our departure for Plymouth, 08410 leaves with the empty stock of the Night Riviera from Penzance Station. Copyright Andrew Triggs
160211g Crossing the Royal Albert Bridge aboard the Cornish Riviera Express. Copyright Andrew Triggs
160211h The former railway bridge now for walkers and cyclist carried the Yealmpton and Turnchapel branches across the River Plym. Copyright Andrew Triggs
160211i Through the bushes at Laira Depot of 08644 a former Penzance based shunter. Copyright Andrew Triggs
160211j 66012 Departs Plymouth on the 15.08 St Blazey to Exeter Riverside. Copyright Andrew Triggs
160211k The 37s depart Plymouth for the Royal Naval Dockyard. Copyright Andrew Triggs
King at Kingswear
Mike Morant
Mike Morant
King George 3rd stands at the platform looking considerably smarter than 4943 Marrington Hall at the water column, Note the crew of 4943 passing the time of day at the water column. This picture dated 1947. Mike Morant collection.