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26/4/2016

Steam - Latest News

First in - a smashing shot of Royal Scot Many thanks to John Cornelius.

160426aThe Great Britain passing through Platform 3 at Taunton. Copyright Roger Winnen

160426ab 57316 Brings up the rear of the Great Britain 1X as it passes Taunton Station. Copyright Roger Winnen

160426b Passing the Great Britain at full linespeed at the former Tiverton Junction Station. Copyright Roger Winnen

160426c 46100 Royal Scot awaits departure from Exeter St David's. Copyright Roger Winnen

160426d The Royal Scot nameplate. Copyright Roger Winnen

160426e Departure from Exeter St David's at 14.30 for Plymouth. Copyright Roger Winnen

Looking grand 46100 Royal Scot at Dawlish Warren 14.56 26th April 2016 Copyright David Tozer

160426f 46100 Opens up at Totnes to climb Rattery Bank. Copyright Roger Winnen

160426g Its all change at Plymouth, 46100 is replaced by 57316 seen on the tour at Plymouth. 46100 runs around and couples to its support coach. Copyright Roger Winnen

The passengers continued their journey to Penzance diesel hauled - departing Plymouth at 16.32

160426m 57316 Heads down the marsh at Marazion with the Great Britain X1 Railtour. Copyright Roger Salter

160426n After its arrival at Penzance. 57316 is seen backing its train out to slopers siding for its overnight stay. Copyright Andrew Triggs

160426nn 57316 is seen arriving at Penzance with The Great Britain 1X Railtour from London Victoria. Copyright Andrew Triggs

160426h 46100 heads for Laira Depot and its triangle to turn the formation. Copyright Roger Winnen

160426i Welcome to Cornwall. The first known visit of a Royal Scot to Cornwall. Copyright Roger Winnen

160426j Truly in the Royal Duchy as Royal Scot enters Saltash Station. Copyright Roger Winnen

Heading out towards Combe Viaduct at Saltash. 26th April 2016 Copyright Ross Griffiths

Combe viaduct at Saltash 26th April 2016 Copyright Ross Griffiths

Liskeard 26th March 2016 Copyright Sid Sponheimer

46100 making leisurely progress up the bank towards St Austell with Carlyon Bay in the background. 26th April 2016 Copyright Craig Munday

In dying light but before a small crowd of onlookers the 'Royal Scot' heads over Trevingey Level Crossing (West of Redruth) 20.45 26th April 2016. Copyright Keith Jenkin

The cab is lit by a glow from the fire as 'Royal Scot' crosses Hayle Viaduct almost in darkness. Copyright Matthew Geyman

160426k At rest for the night 46100 Royal Scot at Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen

160426L Looking magnificent at the terminus. Copyright Roger Winnen

160426n Royal Scot in the sidings at Penzance. Copyright Roger Salter

160426o A fine study of 46100 at Penzance. Copyright Roger Salter

Royal Scot is reported to be heading the train with 57 316 assisting at the rear. The train left Taunton approx 1 minute late. It will be stopping at Tiverton Junction down loop from 13.42 to 14.07. This will allow our reporter Roger Winnen to overtake it for his next photostop at Exeter. Message timed at 13.35.

Dear Keith. An update for your website. The 'Great Britain IX' has had another loco change, it is now 46100 on its own plus a WCRC diesel. 44871 has apparently failed. The assisting diesel 57313 is basically a re-engined class 47 with it's Vac brake removed and is owned by WCRC. Regards Karl. Hewett. Thanks Karl

Steam Train Times for today

Railtour depart London Victoria at 08.44 with 46100 Royal Scot and 44871.
Due Plymouth 16.01. Steam detached. The train proceeds to Penzance diesel hauled depart 16.32 arr Penzance 18.27.
The steam taken off the train at Plymouth goes to Laira arr 17.15 and then having turned departs at 18.48.The passing times in Cornwall are Saltash 19.23, Liskeard 19.42, Lostwithiel 20.01, Par 20.09, Truro 20.36, Camborne 20.51, arr Penzance 21.15.

The Green 150
David Tozer

Morning Keith, At long last the Exmouth Branch has seen a refurbished Class 150/2. The second unit to be treated 150247 worked the 0953 Exmouth - Barnstaple this morning. During the day the Exmouth - Barnstaple trips do not pick up/set down passengers at Polsloe Bridge Halt, hence it was moving quite swiftly. Regards Dave Thanks

The train preceeds non stop on towards Exeter Central. 26th April 2016 Copyright David Tozer.

Taunton Revisited 1
John Cornelius

John Cornelius writes - Hi all, been scanning a few more pics today,great fun.
These are for the 'WESTERN' fans,recalling some of my happy days spent at Taunton station
Many years ago. enjoy, cheers JOHN C

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