Signalling Problems at Penzance
Craig to the rescue.
Craig to the rescue.
Hi Keith
Due to signalling problems at Penzance early on Sunday (Today), Pilotworking was required between Penzance & Marazion along the single line. I was appointed and sent all the trains on their way along the single line section. I sent 5 prior to riding out on the St Ives train and bringing back 5Z83 the Belmond Pullman which has been present in the Duchy over the weekend. The locos were fueled on Long Rock which delayed its departure bound for Truro.
The faults were fixed around midday which allowed the photos of the ECS being run around in Slopers siding.
All the best, Craig
Many thanks Craig for your 'on the spot' report.
Due to signalling problems at Penzance early on Sunday (Today), Pilotworking was required between Penzance & Marazion along the single line. I was appointed and sent all the trains on their way along the single line section. I sent 5 prior to riding out on the St Ives train and bringing back 5Z83 the Belmond Pullman which has been present in the Duchy over the weekend. The locos were fueled on Long Rock which delayed its departure bound for Truro.
The faults were fixed around midday which allowed the photos of the ECS being run around in Slopers siding.
All the best, Craig
Many thanks Craig for your 'on the spot' report.
The Belmond Pullman has arrived and the stock pushed back - the 67's move away from the stock. 24th April 2016 copyright Craig Munday (A)
The 67's draw towards the signal box and the station prior to running around the train. 24th April 2016 Copyright Craig Munday (B)
With the Belmond Pulman on its way the green HST moves into platform 4 24th April 2016 Copyright Craig Munday (C)
Meanwhile due to the signalling problem an HST is stuck in platform 3. 24th April 2016 Copyright Craig Munday (D)
The Belmond Pullman backing into platform 1. 24th April 2016 Copyright Craig Munday (E)
The Belmond Pullman reaches St Erth somewhat late on the 24th April 2016 (F)
The Return working of the Belmond Pullman on Sunday 24th April, 2016
Plymouth to London Victoria via Penzance
Plymouth to London Victoria via Penzance
160424a The 08.36 Tavistock Jct to Truro and London Victoria via Penzance crosses Angarrick Viaduct. Copyright Roger Salter
160424c Great Westerns Green H.S.T. is also seen on the 09.47 Penzance to Paddington service crossing Angarrack Viaduct at 10.08. Copyright Roger Salter
160424b After signalling problems in Penzance, the two Royal Class 67s is seen adjacent to the former Ponsandane loading banks, in the process of running around its train in slopers siding. Copyright Roger Salter
The Belmond Pullman
In Cornwall - an update
In Cornwall - an update
Yesterdays travels of the Belmond Pullman coupled with absolutely brilliant weather for photography has resulted in us being swamped. However we make a start today with pictures taken by gentleman who was also aboard this luxury train.
Hi Keith, You probably overwhelmed with photos but I was lucky enough to take the dining trip today from Truro to Plymouth, back to Penzance and return to Truro. Truly a wonderful trip.
Enclosed some photos. First one is Falmouth Branch train whilst waiting for Pullman at Truro
2nd onwards taken at Penzance station approx 1410
Last 3 at Truro 1500
Hope maybe of interest, regards, Dave Many thanks David
Enclosed some photos. First one is Falmouth Branch train whilst waiting for Pullman at Truro
2nd onwards taken at Penzance station approx 1410
Last 3 at Truro 1500
Hope maybe of interest, regards, Dave Many thanks David
Awaiting the Belmond Pullman at Truro 23rd April 2016 Copyright David Hibberd
On one of the class 67's on the Belmond Pullman - seen here at Penzance. 23rd April 2016 Copyright David Hibberd
No doubt of the the name of the train! 23rd April 2016 Copyright David Hibberd
Fine detail on the Belmond Pullman at Penzance 23rd April 2016 Copyright David Hibberd
The Belmond Pullman ready to leave from platform one at Penzance. 23rd April 2016 Copyright David Hibberd
The white roof of the Belmond Pullman makes quite a change at Truro 23rd April 2016 Copyright David Hibberd
A last look at his carriage of the day before it leaves Truro - the Belmond Pullman 23rd April 2016 Copyright David Hibberd
Belmond Pullman - the train engine 66027 hauls the train plus the two 67's eastwards out of Truro. 23rd April 2016 Copyright David Hibberd