Open Train Times - Live Signalling Website
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From Open Train Times: "We've just released our update Exeter map, covering Network Rail's re-signalled routes from Liskeard to Truro and Falmouth. Further updates are coming this weekend too."
Please click here to visit - well worth a look, a very useful website.
Please click here to visit - well worth a look, a very useful website.
'I only went to see one train, but..'
Ken Mumford
6C48 Appleford Sidings to Whatley Quarry.- was headed by 59203 and stayed in Swindon East Loop from 1338 to 1446. It had passed Highworth Junction 28 EARLY and as a result of its long stay in the East Loop was 2 LATE passing Wootton Bassett Junction. Copyright Ken Mumford
2Q08 Derby to Bristol (Kingsland Road) via Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, Kettering, Bedford, St. Albans, Hendon, Acton Wells, West Ealing Loop, Slough, Reading, Didcot and after Swindon [passed 3 EARLY[ via Chippenham and Bath! Copyright Ken Mumford.
2Q08 Derby to Bristol (Kingsland Road) via Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, Kettering, Bedford, St. Albans, Hendon, Acton Wells, West Ealing Loop, Slough, Reading, Didcot and after Swindon [passed 3 EARLY[ via Chippenham and Bath! Copyright Ken Mumford.
6Z23 Appleford Sidings to Tytherington 60055 was in Swindon East Loop from 1450 to 1531 and passed Swindon platform 4 2 EARLY. Copyright Ken Mumford.
I tried to get a closer photo BUT this train departed before I was able to get near it. It had a design but I wanted to get a better shot but alas I didn't. The station announcer stated that this train MIGHT be delayed between Stonehouse and Gloucester because of a points failure between those two stations. Copyright Ken Mumford.
Many thanks Ken - plenty of interest!
New Crossing Gates at Truro
Mick House
Looking towards the station with 150 221 on an up train. Copyright Mick House.
From the steps of the signalbox. Copyright Mick House.
Many thanks Mick - more images in the resignalling section - click here and expand the Truro segment.
One last trip with 47813
Jon Hird
In 2004, the FGW fleet of Class 47's was starting to decrease as the 57/6's were introduced and their reliability improved. On 29.05.2004, 47813 was called upon to cover a diagram from Paddington - Penzance in place of a HST. The following day it worked back, and I took a trip behind it from Penzance - Exeter.
The loco was due to go off-lease imminently and had already had its 'First' branding removed.
This loco remains on mainline duties today with West Coast Railways.
The loco was due to go off-lease imminently and had already had its 'First' branding removed.
This loco remains on mainline duties today with West Coast Railways.
47813 comes off depot at Long Rock with the FGW loco hauled day coaches. 30.05.2004, copyright Jon Hird.
After running around, the train set back into Penzance. 30.05.2004, copyright Jon Hird.
A quick rush to the front for a photo at Plymouth. 30.05.2004, copyright Jon Hird.
Arrival at Exeter St. Davids. 30.05.2004, copyright Jon Hird.
A crew change at Exeter. 30.05.2004, copyright Jon Hird.
With a puff of exhaust smoke and that distinctive rasp of the Sulzer engine, 47813 departed East. 30.05.2004, copyright Jon Hird.