GWR Saddle Tank 1363
Peter Murnaghan
I have just found a picture, taken in my younger, trainspotting days.
It may not be the sharpest picture, but it shows 0-6-0ST no. 1363 at Laira on 26th August 1964. My notes on the back of the print say that it moved the very next day to Totnes, under its own power, to be restored by members of the Great Western Society. Some years later, it moved to Bodmin and later to Didcot, where it operated for a while, and then becoming a static display. It was taken in for a complete overhaul at Didcot in 2014, to restore it to full working order, once again.
The loco is of great interest to those of us in South East Cornwall, as it was based at Moorswater shed in 1915, operating the 2 or 3 trains per week hauling granite from Cheesewring Quarry down to Looe as well as recovered material from the Phoenix United copper mine. Having worked in the closing months of the Liskeard & Caradon line, the loco was transferred to St Blazey in September 1916, later transferring to Plymouth to work in Millbay Docks and the lines around Sutton Harbour. In 1949, it briefly worked on the Weymouth Harbour Tramway.
It may not be the sharpest picture, but it shows 0-6-0ST no. 1363 at Laira on 26th August 1964. My notes on the back of the print say that it moved the very next day to Totnes, under its own power, to be restored by members of the Great Western Society. Some years later, it moved to Bodmin and later to Didcot, where it operated for a while, and then becoming a static display. It was taken in for a complete overhaul at Didcot in 2014, to restore it to full working order, once again.
The loco is of great interest to those of us in South East Cornwall, as it was based at Moorswater shed in 1915, operating the 2 or 3 trains per week hauling granite from Cheesewring Quarry down to Looe as well as recovered material from the Phoenix United copper mine. Having worked in the closing months of the Liskeard & Caradon line, the loco was transferred to St Blazey in September 1916, later transferring to Plymouth to work in Millbay Docks and the lines around Sutton Harbour. In 1949, it briefly worked on the Weymouth Harbour Tramway.
GWR 1363 at Laira on 26.08.1964. Copyright Peter Murnaghan.
Many thanks indeed Peter, for sharing this one with us - a fantastic photograph of a locomotive with a very local connection. Wonderful!
1363 at St Blazey Open Day 1970
Roger Winnen
Roger Winnen
700502b 1363 at the St Blazey Open Day. Copyright Roger Winnen
700502c 1363 at the Coal Stage St Blazey Open Day.. Copyright Roger Winnen
1363 is also seen running at Bodmiin during a Great Western Society event prior to its move to Didcot
720902a 1363 near Walker Lines Bodmin. Copyright Roger Winnen
720902b 1363 near Walker Lines Bodmin. Copyright Roger Winnen
Treviscoe Departure
Jon Hird
In a momentary spell of sunshine 66131 departs Treviscoe with 7 JIA's, running as 6C10. Unusually, earlier in the day, the train had run round at the disused terminus of the line at Parkandillack. 28.11.2024, copyright Jon Hird.
Evening Steam
Ken Mumford
With its lamps illuminating the steam, 44871 stands at Swindon with a returning railtour on 27.11.2024. Copyright Ken Mumford.
At least the crew will be kept warm on a cold winters night! 27.11.2024, copyright Ken Mumford.
Freightliners 66596 also putting in an after hours appearance at Swindon. 27.11.2024, copyright Ken Mumford.
Many thanks as always, Ken - hope you were wrapped up warm.