Items added on the 9th August 2016 Those added most recently come first

Citzens Livery in Devon
Jamie Dyke

153325 with 153329 working the 1341 Penzance to Exeter St David's on Sunday 7th August Copyright Jamie Dyke

153325 entering the depot at Exeter St David's on Sunday 7th August Copyright Jamie Dyke

153325 entering the depot at Exeter St David's on Sunday 7th August Copyright Jamie Dyke

Derrycombe Viaduct
Chris Harvey

A 'Green Scene' as the 11.25 Par to Plymouth crosses Derrycombe viaduct. 30th July 2016. Copyright Chris Harvey

St Erth  Station on Tue 9th August, 2016
Over fourteen hours since the great fire took hold at St Erth
Roger Winnen

A visit to St Erth Station this morning saw the fire brigade still fighting the fire with a overhead platform in operation together with many other appliances. The tyre recycling centre contained a large amount inflammable materials which added combustion to this fire.
All train services have been suspended and replaced by buses at least until 14.00hrs. Consult realtime trains advanced for updated informatiom

160809d St Erth Station at 10.00hrs. Still the great fire burns behind the St Erth Signal Box. Copyright Roger Winnen

160809f Fighting the fire at St Erth. Copyright Roger Winnen

160809e The Emergency services at St Erth. Copyright Roger Winnen

Duchess of Sutherland heads for Cornwall on the
Royal Duchy Express from Bristol

The first ever visit of a Coronation Pacific to Cornwall took place on Sunday 7th August, 2016 when 46233 Duchess of Sutherland headed the Royal Duchy from Taunton to Par and return. A large number of railway enthusiast were out to witness the event.
We would like to thank our photographers for supplying these photos taken to record the event.
David Tozer, Andrew Triggs. Clive Smith, Trevor Tremethick, Craig Munday, Emma Shard, Sid Sponheimer, Ross Griffiths, Jamie Dyke and Roger Salter.
Many Thanks Roger Winnen 

160807b 46233 Duchess of Sutherland heads The Royal Duchy pass Powderham on route to Par. Copyright David Tozer

160807bb Duchess of Sutherland - Dainton Bank 7th August 2016 Copyright Craig Munday

160807e 46233 Duchess of Sutherland is seen cruising through Totnes prior to tackling Rattery Bank. Copyright Roger Winnen

160807c 46233 Duchess of Sutherland passes Laira Bridge Junction hauling the Royal Duchy to Par. Copyright Trevor Tremethick

160807g Only a small number of enthuiasts were at Liskeard to witness the first appearance of a Coronation Pacific in Cornwall. Copyright Roger Winnen

160807v. 46233 crosses over the mainline to the Newquay line for St Blazey Copyright Emma Shard

More Photographs of the Duchess visit to Cornwall will appear on the Features Pages

Ilton
John Cornelius

Ilton bridge has succumbed to the demolition gang. Beyond the bridge site the road to the left is for Chard and the main road is for Taunton. Copyright John Cornelius

Exeter Central
Mike Morant

_ S_BR_30955_34107_Exeter_26-6-62 A hefty load of track panels is depicted here passing through Exeter Central station on the Up relief road in the charge of Maunsell 'Z' 0-8-0T no. 30955 piloting Bulleid original West Country pacific no. 34107 Blandford Forum. The date of this shot is 26/6/62 which means that 30955 has only another six months of service as withdrawal came at exmouth Junction shed in the December of that year. Blandford Forum had been allocated to Exmouth Junction since March 1959 and would continue in service there until withdrawal in September 1964.
[Mike Morant collection