Change of Programme
Unfortunately our programmed first indoor event of the season has had to be cancelled due to illness.
However, Committee Members John Ball and Roger Winnen have stepped in at the last moment to provide a very varied programme.
*John on Tanzania and Zambia this summer including the 1970's built Tan Zam railway in both directions! Plus a trip to Ireland last May for the RPSI steam weekend. Plus a trip to to the south of France in mid-winter including the narrow gauge line through the Pyrenees on a superb crisp day with plenty of snow.
*Roger will present a programme previously shown to the Plymouth Railway Circle. ‘Roaming the South West’ – You’ll see some historic scenes in full colour.
Hopefully see you all there at 6.30PM on the 10th of September – the offer of free tea or coffee for this meeting still stands.
However, Committee Members John Ball and Roger Winnen have stepped in at the last moment to provide a very varied programme.
*John on Tanzania and Zambia this summer including the 1970's built Tan Zam railway in both directions! Plus a trip to Ireland last May for the RPSI steam weekend. Plus a trip to to the south of France in mid-winter including the narrow gauge line through the Pyrenees on a superb crisp day with plenty of snow.
*Roger will present a programme previously shown to the Plymouth Railway Circle. ‘Roaming the South West’ – You’ll see some historic scenes in full colour.
Hopefully see you all there at 6.30PM on the 10th of September – the offer of free tea or coffee for this meeting still stands.
On Craig's Advice
Diesel hauled to Par
Diesel hauled to Par
Hi Keith.
I expect you already know but the Plymouth - Par & return portion of this Sunday's Royal Duchy is scheduled to be a class 47 diesel. The Duchess will come off & be turned at Plymouth.
Cheers, Craig . Many thanks for letting us know.
I expect you already know but the Plymouth - Par & return portion of this Sunday's Royal Duchy is scheduled to be a class 47 diesel. The Duchess will come off & be turned at Plymouth.
Cheers, Craig . Many thanks for letting us know.
A powerful image at Axminster
Steve Richards
Although there was some doubt the signalbox behind the locomotive confirms the location to be Axminster. The loco, 34052 Lord Dowding, was one of the last of the class to be withdrawn in July 1967. Copyright Steve Richards
More of the Cathedrals Express
Jamie Dyke
Jamie Dyke
Hi Keith, Here are some photos of 'The Cathedrals Express' to Minehead which was hauled by 46201 'Princess Elizabeth' and on the rear 47580 'County Of Essex' which was pushing it most of the way due to it struggling up Somerton bank. I caught the tour at Taunton as well as the GWR green HST set formed of 43005 + LA16 + 43041. 46201 'Princess Elizabeth' arrives at Taunton 13L with 'The Cathedrals Express' from London Victoria to Minehead. Regards Jamie Dyke Many thanks Jamie
'The Cathedrals Express' to Minehead which was hauled by 46201 'Princess Elizabeth' 22nd August 2016 Copyright Jamie Dyke
'The Cathedrals Express' to Minehead which was hauled by 46201 'Princess Elizabeth' 22nd August 2016 Copyright Jamie Dyke
'Cathedrals Express' 'back up' 47580 ready to give a shove out of Taunton on the way to Minehead. 22nd August 2016. Copyright Jamie Dyke.
'Cathedrals Express' 'back up' 47580 ready to give a shove out of Taunton on the way to Minehead. 22nd August 2016. Copyright Jamie Dyke.
Taunton 22nd August 2016 GWR green HST set formed of 43005 + LA16 + 43041. Copyright Jamie Dyke
Yesterdays Railtour
John Cornelius
John Cornelius
Hi Keith, a couple of pics of 46201 on its jaunt to the West Somerset Rly today.
it was going well the both times I saw it. cheers JOHN C.
Appreciation to John and apologies for them being yesterdays pictures although received on the day.
it was going well the both times I saw it. cheers JOHN C.
Appreciation to John and apologies for them being yesterdays pictures although received on the day.
Copyright John Cornelius
Copyright John Cornelius
Barnstable
Mike Morant
Mike Morant
S_SR_2608_Barnstaple_SRA120625 Originally an LBSCR Stroudley designed 0-6-0T of 1876 vintage and classed as an E1 0-6-0T, Maunsell rebuilt this and several others of the same class into 0-6-2T's in 1928 with a radial trailing truck and designated them as the E1/R class which became known for their work west and north of Exeter. Here we see SR liveried 2608 shunting at Barnstaple on 26/8/50. Withdrawal for this loco came in May 1957 at Barnstaple Junction shed where it had been allocated for many a year.
One lives and one learns. Wagons are not normally high on my agenda although a good shot of a Private Owner example is always most welcome. However, Jonathan Wealleans sent me the following which persuaded me to look closely at the original scan: "Note the ex-PO wagon with the wartime markings; when the livery became so badly worn/illegible that the owner could not be made out, the owner's name and wagion number were painted on the lower left corner along with the fleet number. Of course, they were never returned, but clearly that was the original intention."
The original image tells us that the wagon was owned by GRIGGS LONDON 1526.
[Mke Morant collection]
One lives and one learns. Wagons are not normally high on my agenda although a good shot of a Private Owner example is always most welcome. However, Jonathan Wealleans sent me the following which persuaded me to look closely at the original scan: "Note the ex-PO wagon with the wartime markings; when the livery became so badly worn/illegible that the owner could not be made out, the owner's name and wagion number were painted on the lower left corner along with the fleet number. Of course, they were never returned, but clearly that was the original intention."
The original image tells us that the wagon was owned by GRIGGS LONDON 1526.
[Mke Morant collection]
Many thanks to Mike Morant for the use of images from his collection and for the mass of information provided.