Items added on the 16th May 2017 Those added most recently come first.

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Antiques Road Show at Minehead tomorrow (Wed)
Rob Lindley

Hi Keith Took this today at Minehead Station. Setting up of the Antiques Roadshow, which is being filmed tomorrow (Wednesday). Cheers Rob Many thanks for the advice Rob.

Setting up for the Antiques Road Show at Minehead. Picture taken on 16th May 2017 Roadshow on Wednesday 17th May 2017 Copyright Robert Lindley

The Swindon & Cricklade Railway
Roger Salter

170507ze The Swindon & Cricklade Railway at Blunsdon. Copyright Roger Salter -

170507zf No 3135 'Sparten' built 1953 at the Fabryka Lokomotvw of Chrzanow in Poland at Blunsden Station. Copyright Roger Salter - Copy

170507zg Sparten runs around at Taw Valley Halt. Copyright Roger Salter -

170507zh Taw Valley Halt at the Swindon end of the present line. Copyright Roger Salter

170507ziHayes Knoll Signal Box. Copyright Roger Salter

170507zj 6984 Owsden Hall under restoration at Hayes Knoll Shed. Copyright Roger Salter

Truro Yards & Shed
Sid Sponheimer

A shot taken by Sid when he lived in this area shows not only the shed roof but also a remarkable amount of stock in the sidings.

On this hazy day the black footbridge which spanned about a dozen lines can be seen - the station lies beyond. Copyright Sid Sponheimer

Bere Ferrers 1971
Ron Kosys

In 1971 a young Ron on holiday in the west partook of a trip on the then Gunnislake branch, formerly Southern main line. He paused a while to sample the view from the road bridge north of the station.  Luckily for us he had a good camera and a steady hand.  Many thanks Ron.

Bere Ferrers on the 23rd August 1971. The 10.02 Gunnislake-Plymouth approaches. Note the truncated former up main has been slewed across to form the single track approach to the station and that at this time the former down main lies in situ. Copyright Ron Kosys

Turning about we look as the two car unit sets off towards Plymouth. 23rd August 1971. Copyright Ron Kosys

HST Afloat
John Cornelius

This remarkable picture taken by John shows just how close this flat area around Athelney can come to flooding.

Copyright John Cornelius

Engineering trains Wednesday & Thursday
Karl Hewlett

Dear Keith.
These have reared their heads since I last checked the system.  Again both Colas Rail operated and at 60mph, so more than likely class 70's but live in hope!  The first is bound for Falmouth, the worksite is between Penmere Platform and Falmouth Town The Dell.  This will be in top and tail formation as run round has gone at The Docks:

Wednesday 17th May Westbury Down TC to Falmouth Docks

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/B31716/2017/05/17/advanced

Thursday 18th May Falmouth Docks to Westbury Down TC

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/B31717/2017/05/18/advanced

The next is to St. Austell via Penzance, typically unlike Falmouth, there are a few opportunities for some daylight shots if it runs to, or earlier than schedule which has been known before. This should be a solo locomotive:

Saturday 20th May Westbury Down TC to St. Austell via Penzance Sloopers Sidings

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/B31763/2017/05/20/advanced

Sunday 21st May Par to Westbury Down TC

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/B31764/2017/05/21/advanced

Kind Regards,  Karl (Friends of Penmere).        Many thanks Karl.