May 11th 2024

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Clun Castle at Teignmouth
Martin Scane

Hi

Here is Clun Castle running Bristol TM to Plymouth on the sea wall approaching Teignmouth at about 17-55 this evening.

Also, the Class 47 which was running about 10 mins ahead of the Castle.

Cheers
Martin

'The warm-up act' 47773 running ahead of the steam tour at Teignmouth. 10.05.24, Copyright Martin Scane.

7029 'Clun Castle' looks very much at home running along the sea wall as she heads for Plymouth. 10.05.24, copyright Martin Scane.

Many thanks Martin, lovely images.

Clun Castle on Rattery
Trevor Tremethick

Evening all

Here is my attempt at Clun climbing Rattery at Tigley today, May 10 2024. 
Is this the first visit of Clun to Devon since her 1985 special?
The 47 backup (which preceded) was I think D1755.
Regards
Trevor
7029 Clun Castle climbing Rattery Bank at Tigley with 1Z47 10.05.2024. Copyright Trevor Tremethick.jpg

7029 Clun Castle climbing Rattery Bank at Tigley with 1Z47 10.05.2024. Copyright Trevor Tremethick

Class 47 backup. Copyright Trevor Tremethick

Many Thanks Trevor

Kennaway Tunnel Cliff Repair
Roger Salter

All photographs Copyright Roger Salter

Many Thanks Roger

The Weedkiller at Truro
Mick House & Jon Hird

The GBRF-hauled weedkiller train is making its annual trip to Cornwall.

Over the next few nights/mornings it will work the following.

10.05.2024
Truro Yard - Truro Yard via Newquay, Looe and Falmouth

12.05.2024
Truro Yard - Truro Yard via Parkandillack, Penzance and St. Ives

13.05.2024
Truro Yard - Truro Yard via Laira and Fowey

14.05.2024
Truro Yard - Exeter Riverside via Truro (reversal at Plymouth and Truro)

66757 parked at the London end of the train in Truro yard. A bit of an awkward spot for photography as a lot of recovered track panels have been stacked on the siding nearest the car park. Copyright Jon Hird.

66757 on the London end of the train in Truro yard. Copyright Mick House.

93371 Generator wagon.. Copyright Mick House.

95380 Two man control and application wagon. Copyright Mick House.

93450 Water tanks. Copyright Mick House.

66719 on the Penzance end of the train in Truro yard. Copyright Mick House.

66719. Somebody has written a shed code in the dirt on the nose - 10F - Lower Ince or Rose Grove depending on the year? Maybe somebody could change it to 83F or 84C for the duration of its stay! Copyright Jon Hird.

66719 & 66757 top and tail today’s weed killer train. Copyright Mick House.

The semaphore graveyard at the London end of Truro yard. Copyright Jon Hird.

Many thanks Mick for your notes and images

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GWR 150 Steam Tours
Roger Geach

4930 and 7819 steam from Plymouth to Bristol on Monday 8/4/1985, seen near Stoke Cannon with lots of smoke.

1985 was a good year for mainline steam in Devon, it brought out the crowds.

4930 7819 Plymouth - Bristol GWR 150 celebrations, pictured near stoke cannon On Easter Monday, 8.4.1985. Copyright Roger Geach.

4930 7819 Plymouth - Bristol GWR 150 celebrations, pictured near stoke cannon On Easter Monday, 8.4.1985. Copyright Roger Geach.

Many thanks Roger