Items added on the 26th August 2016 Those added most recently come first

One last view of the Railvac.
Paul Rundle

Never did a vacuum cleaner attract so much attention - perhaps they should give it a name like 'Henry'!     Many thanks Paul.

70 806 at Truro Yard. 26th August 2016. Copyright Paul Rundle.

Railvac and NR Measurement Train
Craig Munday

Hi Keith
Some snaps on my travels today. 43062 / 014 cross Angarrack viaduct with 1Q18 NR measurement train.
70806 basks in the sunshine at Truro Yard collecting the Railvac bound for Westbury. 
Regards Craig                                             Many thanks Craig

After coupling up had been completed by Paul Rundle 70 806 basks in the sun awaiting further movement. 26th August 2016 Copyright Craig Munday

The network Rail HST makes a stunning picture as it crosses Angarrack Viaduct. The sea at St Ives Bay provides a brilliant backdrop. 26th August 2016 Copyright Craig Munday.

More Network Rail Measurement Train and Crane at Saveock Bridge.
By Mick House.

The Network Rail Measurement Train approaches Saveock foot crossing. Photo by Mick House.

The Network Rail Measurement Train runs under Saveock Bridge on its way to Penzance. Photo by Mick House.

On its way back to London The Network Rail Measurement Train is about to run under Saveock Bridge. Photo by Mick House.

Baldwin’s 1000 tonne crane arrived at Saveock Bridge today ready to lift in concrete bridge sections at the weekend. Photo by Mick House.

Its a Yellow Day Today
The Network Rail Measurement Train
And the 70 on the Railvac
Photos by Roger Winnen & Roger Salter

160826a The Network Rail Measurement train at Treleigh this morning. This view has started to grow in! Copyright Roger Winnen

160826n The Yellow Peril heads for Penzance on the Marsh at Marazion. Copyright Roger Salter

160826i The Network Rail Measuring train on the Marsh at Marazion returning after an hour stay at Penzance. Copyright Roger Salter

160826g Bringing up the rear on Marazion Marsh. Copyright Roger Salter

160826b The return run of the train to Paignton seen here at Truro. Copyright Roger Winnen

160826c Passing thouth Platform 3 at Truro. Copyright Roger Winnen

160826d 70806 attaches to the Railvac at Truro for its run back to Westbury. Copyright Roger Winnen

Extra Specials
Karl Hewlett

 Dear Keith.

A few workings and their timings that are away from the norm for today and next week:

Network Rail NMT HST visits Cornwall again 26/08/16:

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/H37864/2016/08/26/advanced

Colas Rail movement to collect Rail Vac 4 from Truro Yard 26/08/16:

Light engine movement: http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/B12734/2016/08/26/advanced

Loco with Rail Vac 4: http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U30370/2016/08/26/advanced

Duchess visits Devon 46233 Bristol to Plymouth and return WCRC class 47/57 Plymouth to Par and return 28/08/16:

http://www.uksteam.info/tours/t16/t0828b.htm

Unidentified PW Working (probably Colas Rail) to Truro 31/08/16:

Looking at the timings seems to be a drop between Par and Probus area on the down main with the run around at Truro, either rails or ballast:
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/B12794/2016/08/31/advanced

DRS operated (likely to be class 68's) Belmond Northern Belle to Par with ECS to Penzance 03/09/16:

Outward run: http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U52455/2016/09/03/advanced

Return run: http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U52456/2016/09/03/advanced

Since my last posting on the CRS website regarding last through trains, Falmouth branch, I have had the opportunity to read 'Rail Express Magazine' article Westerns to Falmouth.  To answer John Balls question when the Falmouth to Paddington service restarted, my original date of 1976 is the same as their write up mentions, so 1976 is confirmed as being correct.

Regards

Karl (Friends of Penmere).
Many thanks Karl, for your time and trouble - much appreciated.

Athelney
John Cornelius

John captures a rare moment in time. Copyright John Cornelius

Crewkerne
Mike Morant

S_SR_306_Crewkerne Drummond 700 or 'Black Motor' class 0-6-0 No.306 in SR days hauling a down freight at Crewkerne. No. 306 was built by Dübs & Co. And entered LSWR service as its no. 702 in May 1897 but was renumbered as shown here in 1898. This class gave sterling service and 306 would eventually be withdrawn as BR no. 30306 at Eastleigh mpd in April 1962.
[Dr. Ian C. Allen / Mke Morant collection]