Special Notice
Our first indoor meeting of the CORNWALL RAILWAY SOCIETY will take place on the 3rd Saturday September 16th 2023- This change is for just one month only
Our first indoor meeting of the CORNWALL RAILWAY SOCIETY will take place on the 3rd Saturday September 16th 2023- This change is for just one month only
Aerial view at
Exeter
Paul Barlow
Exeter
Paul Barlow
46100 Royal Scot on the 05.39 Bedford to Kingswear passes over Exwick flood channel on 2nd September 2023. Copyright Paul Barlow.
You are doing very well with your 'flying machine' Paul, many thanks for the views.
Visit to Wareham and the Swanage railway.
Paul Barlow
Paul Barlow
Wareham station 31st August 2023. Copyright Paul Barlow.
In the pouring rain a 4 car DMU arrives at Wareham station on the 10.44 from Corfe Castle.. Copyright Paul Barlow.
The 4 car DMU waits at Wareham station on the 1119 to Swanage 31 August 2023. Copyright Paul Barlow.
The Wareham leaflet - a copy by Paul Barlow.
On and above the
Swanage Railway
Paul Barlow
Swanage Railway
Paul Barlow
34028 Eddystone arrives on the 15,20 Swanage to Norden arrives at Corfe Castle 28th August 2023 Copyright Paul Barlow.
Another one of Paul's wonderful aerial views. 33111 on the 1700 Swanage to Norden leaves Corfe Castle station 28 August 2023. Copyright Paul Barlow.
33111 on the 1700 Swanage to Norden leaves Corfe Castle station 28th August 2023. Copyright Paul Barlow
Looks like you had a good visit Paul - many thanks to you.
Laira View
Trevor Tremethick
Trevor Tremethick
Laira Depot 3rd September 2023. Copyright Trevor Tremethick
Hi Keith and Roger
Just a quick shot at just after 5pm (3rd September 2023) from my usual vantage point, following Guy’s usual excellent update. See below.
Tide coming in on the Plym, RFA Tidespring on C Buoy in the Sound. Laira Yard looking a bit sparse after the recent industrial action; at least one spare power car on the sidings. It looks like 43091 in the faded blue is still under the hoist. I think that’s a Castle set in the middle of the Yard, but what is the short one on the fifth track from Embankment Road? Looks like a spare power car but seems to have been showing tail lights for days!
Regards to all, Trevor Tremethick.
Just a quick shot at just after 5pm (3rd September 2023) from my usual vantage point, following Guy’s usual excellent update. See below.
Tide coming in on the Plym, RFA Tidespring on C Buoy in the Sound. Laira Yard looking a bit sparse after the recent industrial action; at least one spare power car on the sidings. It looks like 43091 in the faded blue is still under the hoist. I think that’s a Castle set in the middle of the Yard, but what is the short one on the fifth track from Embankment Road? Looks like a spare power car but seems to have been showing tail lights for days!
Regards to all, Trevor Tremethick.
Many thanks Trevor, an excellent view but rather sad in a way.
Guy Vincents update repeated. Castle class update Saturday 2nd September 2023
The Castle class fleet reduction continues with the following power cars recently removed from service:
43040 & 43097 last day in traffic 29th August.
43172 last reported workings took place on 14th August.
43192 and 43194 last reported workings took place on 24th August.
43097 and 43194 are believed to be having their power units exchanged, 43192 is believed to be surrendering its power equipment to 43186.
I have recently learned that 43010 and 43016 are due for storage during September and 43042 and 43094 are to be placed on restricted duties to save mileage. 43093 has been in similar status since June although repairs are underway. 43004, stored for some time now, is also understood to be under repair. This is the oldest PC at Laira (built in late 1975) and was originally part of HST set 253002 when it entered service at Bristol St Philips Marsh in September 1976.
The big question now hanging over the 'Castle' fleet is: How many more will be making the trip to Mexico? Obviously those that go need to be in good mechanical order so once stopped at Laira it remains to be seen if any will return to use in the west country or be sent for export.
Guy Vincent.
The Castle class fleet reduction continues with the following power cars recently removed from service:
43040 & 43097 last day in traffic 29th August.
43172 last reported workings took place on 14th August.
43192 and 43194 last reported workings took place on 24th August.
43097 and 43194 are believed to be having their power units exchanged, 43192 is believed to be surrendering its power equipment to 43186.
I have recently learned that 43010 and 43016 are due for storage during September and 43042 and 43094 are to be placed on restricted duties to save mileage. 43093 has been in similar status since June although repairs are underway. 43004, stored for some time now, is also understood to be under repair. This is the oldest PC at Laira (built in late 1975) and was originally part of HST set 253002 when it entered service at Bristol St Philips Marsh in September 1976.
The big question now hanging over the 'Castle' fleet is: How many more will be making the trip to Mexico? Obviously those that go need to be in good mechanical order so once stopped at Laira it remains to be seen if any will return to use in the west country or be sent for export.
Guy Vincent.
Rewe
David Tozer
David Tozer
Spotted at Rewe. 66740 and 66750 top and tail the 0740 Exeter (Riverside) to Eastleigh via Bristol, Westbury, Salisbury and Woking.
Dave Tozer
Dave Tozer
Rewe on Sunday 3rd Sptemeber 2023. Copyright David Tozer.
The early bird catches the worm. Thanks David.
Query answered - it is
Basingstoke
Edward Conroy
Basingstoke
Edward Conroy
33104 & 33112 Oil - Fuel Tankers Query 13th March1981 Michael Forward
Good morning, The mystery photo in today’s post was taken at Basingstoke. The train is on the goods line which formerly ran on the north side of the station, avoiding the platform lines, connecting into the Reading line at the east end of the station. Regards Edward Conroy
Many thanks Edward.
Statistics
- over the period June to August 2023 we had 1,286 entries to our In box - more of course went to Roger and added of this some were his own.
Keep up the good work, keep them coming, many thanks to all.
- over the period June to August 2023 we had 1,286 entries to our In box - more of course went to Roger and added of this some were his own.
Keep up the good work, keep them coming, many thanks to all.