Exeter outskirts
- the Southern
David Tozer
- the Southern
David Tozer
159108 leads two other three car sets with the 1227 5Z50 the 1227 Salisbury (T & R.S.M.D) to Exeter (St David's). The first time I have seen a nine car set down this way since 28th May 2017. Copyright David Tozer. Many thanks David
Snow, Snow, and more Snow
Normally we like to limit contributions to five per person however in this occasion rules are meant for breaking. Many thanks to ALL OF YOU who have sent in pictures of snow, lovely at first sight but I am personally, glad its gone!
Normally we like to limit contributions to five per person however in this occasion rules are meant for breaking. Many thanks to ALL OF YOU who have sent in pictures of snow, lovely at first sight but I am personally, glad its gone!
From the cameras of Hannah and Alan Peters - Many thanks.
A Colas Rail Freight class 70 was provided for MSP (Miniature Snow Plough) duty for Network Rail in the South West, 70808 is seen ready for action in Plymouth 'Dock 4' adjacent to Platform 3 before the heavy snowfall of the Meteorological first day of Spring 1st March 2018 Copyright Alan Peters
Colas Rail Freight class 70 on MSP (Miniature Snow Plough) duty was despatched from Plymouth, where the locomotive was on stand-by, to Exeter St Davids on 01-03-18, with the increasing snow the locomotive is seen standing in platform 6 awaiting further duties for track proving. The locomotive worked to Paignton and Par during the night before returning to Exeter St Davids before the line was closed due to flooding at Dawlish - Copyright Alan Peters
Colas Rail Freight class 70 and DB class 66 stand side by side at Exeter St Davids in the snow, 70808 was awaiting track proving duties in platform 6 whilst 66106 was awaiting to return light loco to St Blazey having tripped 10 JIA Clay Wagons to Exeter Riverside Yard on 1st March 2018 - Copyright Alan Peters
In Blizzard like conditions 43155 heads the 15:03 from London Paddington to Penzance calls at Exeter St Davids running around 30 minutes late 1st March 2018 Copyright Alan Peters
Meantime back in Cornwall. A snowy Middleway crossing, although snow is quite rare in Cornwall the snow was not at severe as previous years, however GWR decided to suspend services on the Cornish branches on the 1st March 2018 due to the weather Copyright Hannah Peters
From the camera of Craig Munday - Many thanks.
Just before the snow. IET 802101 at Resparveth 28th February 2018 Craig Munday
Gwinear Road Crossing 28th February 2018 Copyright Craig Munday
Angarrack - this is a road by the way!! 28th February 2018 Copyright Craig Munday
150 246 Near Angarrack 28th February 2018 Copyright Craig Munday
Angarrack, the viaduct. 28th February 2018 Copyright Craig Munday
Par, a lovely crisp photo - the snow lies undisturbed on the metals. Par 28th February 2018 Copyright Craig Munday
Par 150232 on an up service. 28th February 2018 Copyright Craig Munday
Par 43040 28th February 2018 Copyright Craig Munday
Par 66106 28th February 2018 Copyright Craig Munday
Par 66106 28th February 2018 Copyright Craig Munday
Par 28th February 2018 Copyright Craig Munday
66106 at St Blazey 28th February 2018 Copyright Craig Munday
St Blazey station 28th February 2018 Copyright Craig Munday
Greetings from Christow
Colin Burges
Colin Burges
With the snow 6" deep here, a light hearted contribution from Colin. Many thanks Colin- hope the traffic increases soon.
Extract from E&TVR control log:- "A lull in passenger traffic allowed us to work through some timber for the local community heating project. Sidings and yards now clear. Traders calling for empties." Copyright Colin Burges
The Camping Van at Christow. The beds go together to make a double - just like the new Caledonian sleeper! Copyright Colin Burges
Axminster
Ron Kosys
Ron Kosys
47709 app Axminster with the 17.22 Salisbury to Exeter on the 24th May 1992 Copyright Ron Kosys
Dunster
John Cornelius
John Cornelius
Copyright John Cornelius