Saturday 6th September 2014 saw the engines running to St Blazey for turning, departing Long Rock following the 11.00 Penzance-Paddington service. Par was reached by 12.45 where the engines ran into the Newquay Platform before reversal to St Blazey and again reversal into the shed complex. Both engines returned to Long Rock following the 11.06 Paddington-Penzance service and recorded through Truro at 16.00hrs.
140906a Driver Ray Churchill in conversation with a lady rail enthusiast as the fireman changes the lamps, Copyright Roger Winnen
140906b Right away to St Blazey as the duo leaves Par Station passing the signal box on the left. Copyright Roger Winnen
140906c Rail enthusiast awaiting action at the turntable of St Blazey Shed. It is rather like the viewing enclosure years ago of a circus menagerie. Copyright Roger Winnen
140906d 5029 Nunney Castle eases onto St Blazey turntable. Copyright Roger Winnen
140906e The two distinctive railway companies, Nunney Castle of the Great Western and Braunton of the Southern Railway ( rebuilt in British Railway days,) two different designs in engine building. Copyright Roger Winnen
140906f Rebuilt Braunton on the turntable. Copyright Roger Winnen
140906g Much hard work was required to turn these engines on the only turntable west of Churston on the Paignton & Dartmouth Railway. Copyright Roger Winnen.
140906h Heading towards Truro Highertown Tunnel, the old Truro Shed was situated where the large shed stands, now vacant. Copyright Roger Winnen
140906d 5029 Nunney Castle tender first approaching the foot crossing on Marazion Marsh returning from Par. Copyright Roger Salter.
140906e A fine study of 5029 Nunney Castle heading towards the former Marazion Station. Notice the air brake equipment situated forward of the steam pipes. Copyright Roger Winnen
140906f 34046 Braunton tailing the duo on the footcrossing of Marazion Marsh. Copyright Roger Salter.