Steam and Diesel Railtours
and Special trains
in the South West
2022 to July 2023
Please Note -
The Railtours are in Chronological Order.
The Railtours are in Chronological Order.
30th July 2023
Slough to Par
A compilation prepared by
Roger Winnen.
Slough to Par
A compilation prepared by
Roger Winnen.
I seem to have been the only one on the Laira Flyover for this. We were supposed to drive to Ivybridge, but Barbara’s summer cold had put her out of action, so Laira it was.
A bit odd – the engine is Galatea, nameplates Sierra Leone which match the front number 45627 but the cabside says 45562 (Alberta). Go figure, as the Yanks would say.
A grisly day, the tide out in ‘The Laira’ and the Hitachi lurking in the background adds nothing. Not much clag either. Apart from that, everything was fine. And two minutes early!
Kind regards to all, Trevor Tremethick
A bit odd – the engine is Galatea, nameplates Sierra Leone which match the front number 45627 but the cabside says 45562 (Alberta). Go figure, as the Yanks would say.
A grisly day, the tide out in ‘The Laira’ and the Hitachi lurking in the background adds nothing. Not much clag either. Apart from that, everything was fine. And two minutes early!
Kind regards to all, Trevor Tremethick
Features the return working climbing Treesmill (taken from private property with the blessings of the owner). A great spectacle watching it working hard up the bank out of Par. Copyright Jon Hird
With Many Thanks to all our contributors.
Mazey Day
Saturday 24th June 2023.
Saturday 24th June 2023.
The Cornish Mazey Day Statesman Solihull to Penzance and return with Class 47s
Outward
Solihull 05.22 Exeter St David's 10.17 Plymouth 11.22 Liskeard 11.49
Lostwithiel 12.08 Par 12.16 St Austell 12.22 Truro 12.48/12.51 Redruth 13.02 Camborne 13.07 Penzance
Return
Penzance 16.02 Camborne 16.23 Redruth 16.34 Truro 16.39/16.42 Par 17.08 Bodmin Parkway 17.17 Liskeard 17.30 Plymouth 17.54/18.03 Exeter St David's 19.13/19.37 Solihull 00.07
Solihull 05.22 Exeter St David's 10.17 Plymouth 11.22 Liskeard 11.49
Lostwithiel 12.08 Par 12.16 St Austell 12.22 Truro 12.48/12.51 Redruth 13.02 Camborne 13.07 Penzance
Return
Penzance 16.02 Camborne 16.23 Redruth 16.34 Truro 16.39/16.42 Par 17.08 Bodmin Parkway 17.17 Liskeard 17.30 Plymouth 17.54/18.03 Exeter St David's 19.13/19.37 Solihull 00.07
Above and below - Martin meet Paul - did you speak??
The Pathfinder Mazey Day Special
Tame Bridge Parkway to Penzance and return with Class 69s
Tame Bridge Parkway to Penzance and return with Class 69s
Outward
Tame Bridge Parkway 05.44 Exeter At David's 10.28 Plymouth 11.42/11.49 Liskeard 12.19 Bodmin Parkway 12.31 Lostwithiel 12.38 Par 12.45/12.48 Truro 13.18/13.31 Redruth 13.30 Camborne 13.37 St Erth 13.50 Penzance 14.00
Return
Penzance 16.28 St Erth 16.37/16.40 Camborne 16.50 Redruth 16.56 Truro 17.07/17.10 Par 17.37/17.40 Lostwithiel 17.46 Liskeard 18.04 Plymouth 18.28/18.56 Exeter St David's 20.22 Tame Bridge Parkway 00.21
Tame Bridge Parkway 05.44 Exeter At David's 10.28 Plymouth 11.42/11.49 Liskeard 12.19 Bodmin Parkway 12.31 Lostwithiel 12.38 Par 12.45/12.48 Truro 13.18/13.31 Redruth 13.30 Camborne 13.37 St Erth 13.50 Penzance 14.00
Return
Penzance 16.28 St Erth 16.37/16.40 Camborne 16.50 Redruth 16.56 Truro 17.07/17.10 Par 17.37/17.40 Lostwithiel 17.46 Liskeard 18.04 Plymouth 18.28/18.56 Exeter St David's 20.22 Tame Bridge Parkway 00.21
GBRf 69 005 and 69 006 hurry through Par with the late running 1Z69 The Pathfinder Mazey Day Special from Tame Bridge Parkway (Bescot) to Penzance, the first charter I have been able to witness since Flying Scotsman due to work commitments, however the big difference being I was the only person on the bridge taking pictures of the charter passing the semaphore signals on 24th June 2023
Copyright Alan Peters
Many thanks to all our contributors
Saturday 17th June 2023
The Magic Carpet Railtour
East of Crewkerne
At Exeter Copyright Andrew Triggs including a visit to Okehampton for lunch.
Highlights of the 'Magic Carpet' rail tour from London Waterloo at Exeter St Davids and a trip in between to Okehampton for dinner break at the excellent Bullied Cafe, thoroughly recommended indeed, the station restoration is superb to say the least
All the Best
Andrew
1. 73962 with 73964 arriving at platform 1 at Exeter St Davids with 1Z61 07.14 London Waterloo-Exeter St Davids, later running onto Exeter Riverside N.Y for servicing and running round of the Locomotives (as 5Z61)
2. GBRf 66768 at the rear of the tour following arrival at 12.31, departing 7 late as 5Z61 at 12.41
3. 150266 at Okehampton having arrived with 2K07 12.33 Exeter Central-Okehampton
4. 73964 leading 73962 approaching Cow Crossing, Exeter St Davids with 5Z62 15.24 Exeter Riverside N.Y-Exeter St Davids running 9 late off Riverside
5. 73964 with 73962 awaiting departure from Platform 1 with the return 1Z62 15.33 Exeter St Davids-London Waterloo, departing 9 late at 15.42, before encountering problems on the incline to Exeter Central.
Click on a picture to obtain an enlargement. All copyright Andrew Triggs
All the Best
Andrew
1. 73962 with 73964 arriving at platform 1 at Exeter St Davids with 1Z61 07.14 London Waterloo-Exeter St Davids, later running onto Exeter Riverside N.Y for servicing and running round of the Locomotives (as 5Z61)
2. GBRf 66768 at the rear of the tour following arrival at 12.31, departing 7 late as 5Z61 at 12.41
3. 150266 at Okehampton having arrived with 2K07 12.33 Exeter Central-Okehampton
4. 73964 leading 73962 approaching Cow Crossing, Exeter St Davids with 5Z62 15.24 Exeter Riverside N.Y-Exeter St Davids running 9 late off Riverside
5. 73964 with 73962 awaiting departure from Platform 1 with the return 1Z62 15.33 Exeter St Davids-London Waterloo, departing 9 late at 15.42, before encountering problems on the incline to Exeter Central.
Click on a picture to obtain an enlargement. All copyright Andrew Triggs
North Perrett
Saturday 10th June 2023
Burton on Trent to Weymouth -Pathfinders 50th Anniversary Railtour
Preserved class 40 D345 / 40145 on the 0701 1Z40 from Burton on Trent to Weymouth, seen racing through Swaythling station. I believe Class 40s were as rare in the Southampton as they were in Cornwall back in the last century. I recall the thrill of seeing one whistling into Bristol Temple Meads on a parcels train from the north in the mid 80s.
This special raised a similar level of excitement and i was surprised to see 7 teenage rail fans on the station, which isn't an obvious photographic haunt. I managed to get my bike info the left hand side of the shot. I think one of the regular contributors also does this.
This special raised a similar level of excitement and i was surprised to see 7 teenage rail fans on the station, which isn't an obvious photographic haunt. I managed to get my bike info the left hand side of the shot. I think one of the regular contributors also does this.
Many thanks Kevin
Last Saturday (10th June) Pathfinder Railtours ran their 50th anniversary tour from Burton on Trent to Weymouth. The outward trip from Cheltenham was via Kemble, Swindon, Reading West, Basingstoke, Southampton and Poole with the return leg made via the former GWR route through Yeovil, Westbury and Bath. Charlotte caught the train passing Berkley Marsh north of Frome with an immaculate D345 (40145) leading and two-tone green class 47 47815 'Great Western' at the rear while I went to Bradford on Avon where a short pathing stop was made. Nice to see the original F&W Railtours 'Vulture' headboard on the front of the loco.
Photo 1 Berkley Marsh (Charlotte V)
Photo 2 Bradford on Avon (Guy V)
Guy V
Photo 1 Berkley Marsh (Charlotte V)
Photo 2 Bradford on Avon (Guy V)
Guy V
Many thanks to Guy, Kevin and Charlotte for these reports
Saturday 3rd June 2023
Taunton
Silverton
Exminster
Starcross
Dawlish
60007 Sir Nigel Gresley on 1Z27 0740 Slough to Kingswear at Coryton's Cove Dawlish. 3rd June 2023, Copyright David Ive.A super picture caught in perfect conditions the blue locomotive picked out amongst the green and brown of the cliffs. One hopes that the owner of the bicycle propped against the wall in the foreground remembered to collect it before the tide rose!
60007 Sir Nigel Gresley on 1Z27 0740 Slough to Kingswear at Coryton's Cove Dawlish. 3rd June 2023, Copyright David Ive.A super picture caught in perfect conditions the blue locomotive picked out amongst the green and brown of the cliffs. One hopes that the owner of the bicycle propped against the wall in the foreground remembered to collect it before the tide rose! Copyright Martin Duff
One hopes that the owner of the bicycle propped against the wall in the foreground remembered to collect it before the tide roSe”
it was mine Keith!!!!😂
Met David Ive and had a chat 👍
it was mine Keith!!!!😂
Met David Ive and had a chat 👍
The return run - Kingswear to Slough
Cullompton
Rewe
Thank you Andrew.
Northern Belle Truro to Penzance & Return
3rd June 2023 Andrew Triggs Jon Hird & Roger Winnen
3rd June 2023 Andrew Triggs Jon Hird & Roger Winnen
It’s always nice to see 47813 (ex-FGW ‘SS Great Britain’) back on old home turf, if only the livery was a little less drab though!!
All the best, Jon Hird
All the best, Jon Hird
June 3rd brought yet another day of unprecented good weather and another crop of fine photographs - many thanks to one an all.
Woking to Plymouth
&
Huddersfield to Paignton
27th May 2023
&
Huddersfield to Paignton
27th May 2023
Silverton
Exeter St Davids
Exminster
Dawlish
Dawlish Warren
Teignmouth
Just got back from Teignmouth; Bahamas was 16 minutes early (Realtime Trains) and caught us all out. Coming on very fast and a tad of movement on the smokebox I fear. A lovely day, lots of people out and I can even forgive this family for turning up at the last minute and getting in my shot (doesn’t everybody). The sausage bap at the café was pretty good as well.
Got a friendly (I hope) couple of toots from the driver of 43285 on 1V46 0613 Leeds – Plymouth XC. 43357 was bringing up the rear.
Kind regards, Trevor Tremethick
P.S. I rather like the inclusion of the family in this picture - it really gives it scale. I would say excellent composition.
Got a friendly (I hope) couple of toots from the driver of 43285 on 1V46 0613 Leeds – Plymouth XC. 43357 was bringing up the rear.
Kind regards, Trevor Tremethick
P.S. I rather like the inclusion of the family in this picture - it really gives it scale. I would say excellent composition.
Newton Abbot
Paignton Goodrington
Plymouth
Return journey's
Totnes
Paignton
Approaching Newton Abbot
Dawlish Station
Cockwood
Exeter
AFTER THE RAILTOUR - Swindon
Many thanks to all our contributors.
The Atlantic Coast Express
20th May 2023
20th May 2023
The Atlantic Coast Express, 1Z20 0730 Waterloo to Exeter and return ran today hauled by LMS Jubilee 45596 BAHAMAS
Pendomer
The Atlantic Coast Express, 1Z20 0730 Waterloo to Exeter ran today hauled by LMS Jubilee 45596 BAHAMAS,
and is seen here passing Pendomer, on time, in glorious sunshine.
and is seen here passing Pendomer, on time, in glorious sunshine.
Cranbrook
Axminster
Pinhoe
Possibly the first ever visit West of Salisbury with a Stanier Jubilee. Well I have never seen one at Pinhoe.
45596 Bahamas with the 0714 1Z20 Waterloo to Exeter. Dave
45596 Bahamas with the 0714 1Z20 Waterloo to Exeter. Dave
Exeter St Davids
The return journey
A record of Ex. LMS Jubilee No.45596 'Bahamas' working the 1Z22 16:30 Exeter St. Davids to London Waterloo, the returning 'Atlantic Coast Express' charter.
A record of Ex. LMS Jubilee No.45596 'Bahamas' working the 1Z22 16:30 Exeter St. Davids to London Waterloo, the returning 'Atlantic Coast Express' charter.
Stoke Canon
Tiverton Parkway
Many thanks to all our contributors - excellent photographs from all of you.
Visit of 4472 Flying Scotsman Plymouth and Par
(St Blazey)
Sunday 30th April 2023
(St Blazey)
Sunday 30th April 2023
N.B. We reserve the right not to include duplicate photographs.
LOOK AT THIS - Forwarded by Ken Mumford.
Flying Scotsman leaves for centenary trip from Bristol https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-bristol-65441063
From a friend in the Elan Valley.
Kind regards, Ken Mumford.
Flying Scotsman leaves for centenary trip from Bristol https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-bristol-65441063
From a friend in the Elan Valley.
Kind regards, Ken Mumford.
Outward journey.
LNER class A3 pacific No.60103 'Flying Scotsman' on 30th April 2023 working the 1Z45 09:07 Bristol T.M. to Par 'Royal Duchy' charter.
At Par and St Blazey
According to Roger security around Par station was extremely tight - admission to the platform was impossibble even though he had a ticket - he eventually found a space on the roadbridge which was packed.
Roger made his way to the turntable where he found conditions very difficult but could only obtain pictures by passing his camera forward amongst the throngs.
A quite remarkabe view obtained by the Nework Rail Drone Team and passed to us with permission to use by Michael Harris.
We are also extremely grateful to Martin Duff who, being staff, was able to obtain the remarkable and superb images which follow of the loco arriving at and on the turntable at St Blazey. THANK YOU VERY MUCH INDEED MARTIN.
Craig Munday's contribution. Many thanks Craig.
The return journey
Many thanks to all our contributors.
Braunton on Saphos Trains
The Great Western Envoy
15th April 2023
The Great Western Envoy
15th April 2023
Saphos Trains ran the Great Western Envoy from Rugby to Bath Spa today with a loco change from diesel to steam in West London. Mayflower was expected but Braunton turned out. Here are some photos taken in Twerton-on-Avon and Oldfield Park, Bath.
Kind regards, Paul Negus.
Kind regards, Paul Negus.
5. The other end of Oldfield Park - enthusiasts gather on Brougham Hayes Bridge. The loop to the right leads to the remains of Westmoreland Yard which was the goods yard for Oldfield Park. It did duty as a refuse transfer station for many years but now provides a very useful loop - there isn't another one until you approach Bristol. 15th April 2023. Copyright Paul Negus.
6. The other end of Oldfield Park - enthusiasts gather on Brougham Hayes Bridge. The loop to the right leads to the remains of Westmoreland Yard which was the goods yard for Oldfield Park. It did duty as a refuse transfer station for many years but now provides a very useful loop - there isn't another one until you approach Bristol. 15th April 2023. Copyright Paul Negus.
Many thanks Paul - well done.
Great Britain XV Railtour. 15th April 2023.
Creech St Michael
I managed to escape from home today for the first leg of the Great Britain XV railtour. This was from Paddington to Bristol via Plymouth and was hauled by LMS Black 5 no 44932, and looking very smart indeed.
This was preceeded by Castle set 43162/004 on 2C71 CF-TAU.
Please see photos.
Best wishes
Bill Elstone
Silverton
Who 'clicked' first - looks like David Tozer won by a buffer!!
Brent
Here is today’s train, the 1Z10 07.11 Paddington to Plymouth, passing Brent about 5 minutes early. The Great Britain XV sounds more like a rugby team. The Class 5 was making quite a racket and doing, I should think, about 60-70 mph. The lineside foliage is growing unchecked and will eventually make this location difficult if something is not done.
Unfortunately, after the train had passed, my friend and I were accosted by a middle-aged woman who berated us for enjoying something that was (in her words) “burning coal”. We did not rise to the bait (although we could have suggested that she go and protest in China where they are still building coal fired plants like there is no tomorrow). We just smiled and said we will enjoy it whilst it lasts. She went off still muttering about “burning coal”. Perhaps she was going to glue herself to the A38. I would have provided the Evo-stick.
Kind regards to all. Trevor Tremethick.
Unfortunately, after the train had passed, my friend and I were accosted by a middle-aged woman who berated us for enjoying something that was (in her words) “burning coal”. We did not rise to the bait (although we could have suggested that she go and protest in China where they are still building coal fired plants like there is no tomorrow). We just smiled and said we will enjoy it whilst it lasts. She went off still muttering about “burning coal”. Perhaps she was going to glue herself to the A38. I would have provided the Evo-stick.
Kind regards to all. Trevor Tremethick.
The return run
Hemmerdon
Bittaford near Ivybridge
44932 with the return 1Z13 17.34 Plymouth - Bristol TM. Difficult lighting but the plume made up for it.
Regards, Clive Smith.
Regards, Clive Smith.
Exeter St David's
Many thanks to all our contributors - Paul Barlow, Bill Elston, Jon Hird, Trevor Tremethick, Keith Turley.
The Managers Special
8th April 2023
The downward Journey
?? Ex to Penzance via Fowey
8th April 2023
The downward Journey
?? Ex to Penzance via Fowey
We would like to express our thanks to the following photographers who made this feature possible
Martin Duff Jon Hird David Ive Neville King Craig Munday Peter Murnaghan Clive Smith Roger Salter David Tozer Keith Turley & Roger Winnen
Martin Duff Jon Hird David Ive Neville King Craig Munday Peter Murnaghan Clive Smith Roger Salter David Tozer Keith Turley & Roger Winnen
Finally I headed to a location I haven’t personally been to before, it’s an overbridge carrying the St. Keyne road over the railway line just east of Liskeard. The noise the locos made here was unbelievable, I could hear them both at full power for a good minute after they had passed!
I hope you can make use of some of the shots.
All the best, Jon Hird
I hope you can make use of some of the shots.
All the best, Jon Hird
Return Working Penzance-Kingswear Saturday 8th April 2023
Sunday 9th April 2023 The Managers Special 09.10 Kingswear to Penzance
Sunday Night Charter 19.35 Penzance to St Ives for an overnight stay
Easter Monday 10th April sees the Managers Train departing from St Ives to Penzance then 13.29 ECS to Camborne where the guest will board the train to Kingswear
Tuesday 11th April 2023 The return of the Managers Train to London Euston
Farewell Flopsie & Co
Farewell Flopsie & Co
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Steam and Diesel Railtours
and Special trains
in the South West
2022 Onwards
and Special trains
in the South West
2022 Onwards
Please Note -
The Railtours are in Chronological Order.
The Railtours are in Chronological Order.
The Torbay Delight
19th October 2022
19th October 2022
The journey down
At Goodrington
More views at Goodrington - Andrew Triggs
The journey back
Many thanks to all contributors.
Statesman Charter
York to Penzance 23rd September 2022
York to Penzance 23rd September 2022
Another reason to go out today, this time only as far as Clink Road, Frome to see LSL's immaculate class 47 duo 47593 and 47614 (actually 47853 on TOPS) heading westwards with Statesman Rail's 1Z23 0606 York-Penzance 'Cornish Explorer Statesman'. This is a 3 day excursion so no doubt the train wil be well covered as it makes its way through the Duchy. The full formation is: 47593 47614 17056 6708 (Mount Helicon) 3438 (Ben Lomond) 3188 (Cadair Idris) 80043 (Kitchen Car) 3229 (Snowdon) 3312 (Helvellyn) 1211 (Snaefell) 3384 (Penyghent) 3426 (Ben Nevis) 3344 (Ben Cruachan).
With best regards
Guy Vincent
With best regards
Guy Vincent
The Journey down - 23rd September 2022
24th September 2022
The journey to Kingswear and Paignton.
Exeter - Paul Barlow
Penzance at the end of the days excursion.
The return Journey 25th September 2022
Very many thanks to all our contributors.
The English Riviera Express
Saturday 10th September 2022
Saturday 10th September 2022
Thanks to all.
The Royal Duchy
Sunday 21st August 2022
Sunday 21st August 2022
The outward run
Royal Duchy return trip
The Midland Pullman Railtour
Eastleigh to Penzance and return
Route Eastleigh Winchester Basingstoke Reading West Didcot Swindon Chippenham Melksham Westbury Taunton Exeter to Penzance
Saturday 13th August 2022
Outward
Eastleigh to Penzance and return
Route Eastleigh Winchester Basingstoke Reading West Didcot Swindon Chippenham Melksham Westbury Taunton Exeter to Penzance
Saturday 13th August 2022
Outward
The return
Mick House takes stock of the
Midland Pullman seen passing Redruth
Midland Pullman seen passing Redruth
Midland Pullman HST by Mick House.
On its return to Eastleigh, 1Z13 Midland Pullman HST with the 16.05 off of Penzance, photographed passing through Redruth Station at 16.29 and finally arriving at Eastleigh 18 minutes late at 22.32.
Photos below include each of the vehicles in train order, all of them being first class.
On its return to Eastleigh, 1Z13 Midland Pullman HST with the 16.05 off of Penzance, photographed passing through Redruth Station at 16.29 and finally arriving at Eastleigh 18 minutes late at 22.32.
Photos below include each of the vehicles in train order, all of them being first class.
Many Thanks Mick for your detailed information of the Blue Pullman
English Riviera Railtour
Wolverhampton to Kingswear and return
Saturday 6th August 2022
No. 70000 'Britannia' with class 47 No.(D1944) 47501 'Craftsman' on the rear
pass Cullompton on 6th August 2022, working the 1Z61 16:35 Kingswear to Wolverhampton.
Wolverhampton to Kingswear and return
Saturday 6th August 2022
No. 70000 'Britannia' with class 47 No.(D1944) 47501 'Craftsman' on the rear
pass Cullompton on 6th August 2022, working the 1Z61 16:35 Kingswear to Wolverhampton.
Outward
Return
Royal Duchy Railtour
from Bristol to Par and return
Sunday 31st July 2022
from Bristol to Par and return
Sunday 31st July 2022
The outward Royal Duchy
The returning Royal Duchy
Many thanks to our contributors - out on a dubious day weatherwise.
English Riviera Railtour
from Kettering to Kingswear and return
Saturday 30th July 2022
from Kettering to Kingswear and return
Saturday 30th July 2022
On route - down
On 30th July 2022, Ex. BR standard Britannia class pacific No.70000 'Britannia' (in light steam only)
pilots LSL class 47 No.47593 'Galloway Princess' with classmate No.47614 on the rear of the train
seen passing Cowley Bridge Junc. working the 1Z60 05:02 Saphos Trains Kettering to Kingswear (PDSR)
'English Riviera Express' charter.
pilots LSL class 47 No.47593 'Galloway Princess' with classmate No.47614 on the rear of the train
seen passing Cowley Bridge Junc. working the 1Z60 05:02 Saphos Trains Kettering to Kingswear (PDSR)
'English Riviera Express' charter.
At Kingswear
The return journey
Railtour well covered - many thanks to Paul, Keith and Martin.
Statesman Rail operated the
Cornish Riviera Statesman charter
from Derby to Penzance and return.
Saturday 23rd July 2022
Cornish Riviera Statesman charter
from Derby to Penzance and return.
Saturday 23rd July 2022
The Outward Journey
Teignmouth
At Penzance
Many thanks Andrew - it would seem that few were around in your 'neck of the woods'.
The return journey
At Redruth
Often trains pass at Redruth - the same being true today and entailing a dash up on the footbridge to catch a shot of the returning charter.
The Golden Hind Slough to Plymouth and Return (Saphos Trains)
Wednesday 13th July 2022
Wednesday 13th July 2022
47810 & 47501 on 1Z60 Slough to Plymouth Golden Hind Express.
47501 was replaced at Norton Fitzwarren by 34046 Braunton & 70000 Britannia.
47501 was replaced at Norton Fitzwarren by 34046 Braunton & 70000 Britannia.
The Northern Belle
'The Cornish Lunch' 8th July 2022
Bristol Temple Meads to Par and return
'The Cornish Lunch' 8th July 2022
Bristol Temple Meads to Par and return
A visit to not so sunny Lostwithiel to capture WCR 47804 with 47826 top and tailing the 'Northern Belle' which ran from Bristol Temple Meads to Par and return, after leaving Penzance in blue skies hoping for similar in Mid Cornwall, the story of the year it seems, it wasn't to be...again, 47826 leading 1Z57 11.30 Bristol T.M-Par through Lostwithiel, running 6 late at 14.54 Copyright Andrew Triggs
The Northern Belle arrives at Par for a brief visit of an half an hour before returning to Bristol.
Top and Tailed by 47804 and 47826 with its Pullman coaches passengers get the chance of some
Cornish air whilst the crew prepare for the return journey. A few passengers get the invitation
from the driver to get on the footplate as shown in the first photo.
Copyright Leslie Curnow
Thanks to all of our contributors
Two Railtours on the 2nd July 2022
These were :- (1) Waterloo to Exeter St Davids & return
(2) Poole to Kingswear & return
These were :- (1) Waterloo to Exeter St Davids & return
(2) Poole to Kingswear & return
Outward from to
The Atlantic Coast Express London Waterloo to Exeter & Return
Return from Exeter to London Waterloo via the Great Western to Bristol-Westbury-Salisbury etc
Poole to Kingswear and return
71000 Britannia working from Taunton to Kingswear
71000 Britannia working from Taunton to Kingswear
Many thanks to our contributors
18th June 2022
Paddington to Worcester
Seen at Swindon and Kemble
Paddington to Worcester
Seen at Swindon and Kemble
The outward run.
The return run from Worcester.
Many thanks Ken.
50 007 on the Devon Pulman
London Victoria to Exeter
London Victoria to Exeter
The outward run.
At Exeter :-
The return run :-
The Devon Pullman from London Victoria to Exeter St Davids and return ran today, and is seen here passing Pendomer
on its way back to London hauled by 50007 Hercules. Rare to see a railtour on this stretch of line, esp with Pullman stock.
All the best, Bill Elston.
on its way back to London hauled by 50007 Hercules. Rare to see a railtour on this stretch of line, esp with Pullman stock.
All the best, Bill Elston.
Many thanks to all contributors
18th June 2022
Slough to Kingswear
Saphos Railtour
Slough to Kingswear
Saphos Railtour
1Z60 the 06.18 Dorridge - Kingswear
Britannia - Taunton to Kingswear
11th June 2022.
Britannia - Taunton to Kingswear
11th June 2022.
70000 Britannia emerges from Parson's Tunnel with the 1Z60 06.18 Dorridge - Kingswear run by Saphos Trains. The train was about ten minutes late and annoyingly a bank of cloud had blocked out the sun on this stretch of the coast which just twenty minutes earlier was bathed in glorious sun. BR two-tone green liveried D1924 (47810) brings up the rear of the 1Z60 . The train had worked top and tail from Dorridge with 47805 on the front so it would appear that this is set now for the summer as insurance provision unlike the recent 6233 Duchess Of Hamilton tours which were solo operated.
The good news is that this is the first of nine Saphos' Saturday tours from various locations to Kingswear throughout the summer and with 70000 outbased at Bishop's Lydeard on the West Somerset Railway in order to work these trains I hope to have a few successful stabs at this shot here in somewhat brighter conditions. Whether the Brit will provide some smoke over the coming weeks remains to be seen.
The 7F Britannia class is my favourite class of steam loco ever since I was captivated by them when I first started trainspotting age six in 1966 at Kearsley on the Manchester - Bolton line. I was very fortunate to live in the North West then the last bastion of steam in the country. It was their size and power but also their names that laid out next to their numbers in the Ian Allan spotting books (bar 70047). Many of the class were still going strong in 1966 with only a handful of withdrawals before that year including 70000 Britannia which I never saw until a tour about a decade ago. My notebooks from that era disappeared fifty odd years ago but my memory recalls me spotting about forty of the fifty five of which nearly all were filthy and grimy and smoking a lot more than 70000 today.
Copyright Clive Smith.
At Paignton/Kingswear
The return journey :-
Many many thanks to all our contributors
585T 14.21 Plymouth Friary SS to Crewe
The Midland Pullman returns ECS From Plymouth Friary to Crewe
5th June 2022
Reports suggest that it never went to Friary but was stabled at Laira overnight after returning from Carlisle
5th June 2022
Reports suggest that it never went to Friary but was stabled at Laira overnight after returning from Carlisle
The South Devon Explorer
Railway Touring Company
28th May 2022
Railway Touring Company
28th May 2022
Woking, Guildford, Reading, Newbury, Westbury & Bristol Temple Meads (Diesel)
Bristol, Exeter St David's, Newton Abbot & Plymouth and return 6233 Duchess of Sutherland
Bristol, Exeter St David's, Newton Abbot & Plymouth and return 6233 Duchess of Sutherland
The outward journey
At Plymouth
The return journey back to Bristol and Woking
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Two Railtours 21st May 2022
Outward journeys.
Creech
Silverton
Cowley bridge
Dawlish
Penzance (Long Rock)
Return Journey's - from Penzance
Return Journey's - from Goodrington - Paignton
Many thanks to all concerned
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English Riviera Statesman
14th May 2022
Rugby to Paignton
14th May 2022
Rugby to Paignton
The return working
Many thanks Clive, David, Keith & Paul
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The Cornish Explorer Statesman
6th - 8th May 2022
6th - 8th May 2022
Friday 6th May 2022. Peterborough to Penzance
LSL operated class 47s No.47805 (D1935) 'Roger Hosking MA 1925-2013' and No.47501 (D1944) 'Craftsman' haul the 'Cornish explorer statesman' charter.
LSL operated class 47s No.47805 (D1935) 'Roger Hosking MA 1925-2013' and No.47501 (D1944) 'Craftsman' haul the 'Cornish explorer statesman' charter.
LSL operated class 47s No.47805 (D1935) 'Roger Hosking MA 1925-2013'
and No.47501 (D1944) 'Craftsman' haul the
'Cornish explorer statesman' charter.
Cowley Bridge Junc. on 6th May 2022,
working the 1Z50 07.17 Peterborough to Penzance, the first day of the 'Cornish explorer statesman'
charter.
Regards Keith Turley.
and No.47501 (D1944) 'Craftsman' haul the
'Cornish explorer statesman' charter.
Cowley Bridge Junc. on 6th May 2022,
working the 1Z50 07.17 Peterborough to Penzance, the first day of the 'Cornish explorer statesman'
charter.
Regards Keith Turley.
Saturday 7th May 2022 to Oxford and return
LSL operated class 47s No.47805 (D1935) 'Roger Hosking MA 1925-2013' and No.47501 (D1944) 'Craftsman' haul the 'Dreaming Spires Statesman' charter.
LSL operated class 47s No.47805 (D1935) 'Roger Hosking MA 1925-2013' and No.47501 (D1944) 'Craftsman' haul the 'Dreaming Spires Statesman' charter.
I’ve attached a photo of this mornings rail tour heading past Restormel in brilliant warm sunshine.
Off to Bodmin now for a ride or two behind 47306!
Best regards, Jon Hird.
Off to Bodmin now for a ride or two behind 47306!
Best regards, Jon Hird.
Sunday 8th May 2022 the 'Cornish explorer Statesman' returns to Peterborough.
LSL operated class 47s No.47805 (D1935) 'Roger Hosking MA 1925-2013' and No.47501 (D1944) 'Craftsman' haul the 'Cornish explorer statesman' charter.
LSL operated class 47s No.47805 (D1935) 'Roger Hosking MA 1925-2013' and No.47501 (D1944) 'Craftsman' haul the 'Cornish explorer statesman' charter.
Just for interest, todays route - from Real time Trains.
Penzance [PNZ] 2 1104
Long Rock 1107
St Erth [SER]Service stops to pick up passengers only 1112 -11.15
Hayle [HYL] pass 11.17½
Camborne [CBN] 11.25
Redruth [RED] pass 11.29
Penwithers Jn pass
11.39
Truro [TRU] Service stops to pick up passengers only 11.40 - 1143
Probus pass 11.51pass
Burngullow pass 1159
St Austell [SAU] pass 1201
Par [PAR] pass 12.06
Lostwithiel [LOS] pass 12.11
Bodmin Parkway [BOD] pass 12.14½
Largin pass 12.19
St Pinnock Viaduct East3 pass 12.20
Liskeard [LSK] pass12.29
Menheniot [MEN] pass12.33
St Germans [SGM] pass 12.41
Saltash [STS]Service passes another here 12.47 - 12.56
St Budeaux Ferry Road [SBF] pass1300½
St Budeaux Jn.1 2
Keyham [KEY] pass 13.03
Dockyard [DOC] pass 13.04
Devonport [DPT] pass
13.05½
Plymouth [PLY] plat 6 Service passed another here 13.09 - 1312½
Lipson Junction pass
13.15½
Laira Jn pass 13.16½
Tavistock Jn pass13.18
Hemerdon pass 13.23
Ivybridge [IVY] pass 13.27½
Aish Emergency Crossover pass13.32½
Totnes [TOT] pass 13.40½
Dainton Tunnel pass 13.46½
pass
1346
Newton Abbot [NTA] pass 13.51
Teignmouth [TGM] pass13.56½
Dawlish [DWL] pass 13.59½
Dawlish Warren [DWW] pass14.01
Starcross [SCS] pass14.03½
Exeter St Thomas [EXT] pass14.14
Exeter St Davids [EXD]Service passed another here1416
Cowley Bridge Jn pass14.25½
Stoke Canon Lc pass 14.28
Hele & Bradninch Lc pass
14.32
Tiverton Loop pass 14.38
Tiverton Parkway [TVP] pass 14.39½
Whiteball pass 14.42½
Wellington Somerset Xover pass 14.45
Norton Fitzwarren pass
Taunton [TAU]Service stops for staffing reasons 14.51 - 14.53
Cogload Jn pass14.59
Athelney Crossing pass 15.01½
Somerton Ground Frame pass 15.07½
Castle Cary [CLC] pass 15.14½
Bruton [BRU] pass 15.17½
East Somerset Jn pass 15.22
Blatchbridge Jn pass 15.26
Clink Road Jn1 pass 15.28
Fairwood Jn pass 15.31
Heywood Road Jn pass15.33
Lavington pass 15.38
Woodborough pass 15.46
Pewsey [PEW] pass 15.49
Savernake pass 15.54
Bedwyn [BDW] pass 15.57
Hungerford [HGD] pass 16.00½
Kintbury [KIT] pass16.03
Newbury [NBY] pass 16.07
Theale pass 16.16½
Southcote Jn pass 16.48
Reading West [RDW] 16.49
Oxford Road Jn pass16.4p
Reading [RDG]
Kennet Bridge Jn. pass16.59½
Twyford West pass 17.03
Ruscombe pass
Maidenhead West pass17.10½
Maidenhead [MAI]Service stops to drop passengers off only 1711 - 1714
Taplow [TAP] pass 17.16½
Burnham [BNM] pass 17.18
Slough West pass 17.20
Slough [SLO]Service stops to drop passengers off only 17.21
Dolphin Jn pass17.26
Langley [LNY]
Iver [IVR] pass 17.28½
West Drayton Jcn pass17.30½
West Drayton [WDT]Service stops to drop passengers off only 17.31- 17.41
Stockley Junction pass 17.43
Heathrow Airport Jn2 pass 17.44
Hayes & Harlington [HAY] pass17.44½
Southall West Jn pass 17.46
Hanwell [HAN] pass 17.50½
Ealing Broadway [EAL] pass 17.53
Acton Main Line [AML]Service stops for staffing reasons 17.56 - 1758
Willesden Junction [WIJ] pass 18.03
Kensal Green Jn [XKG] pass 1804
Brondesbury Park [BSP] pass1808½
West Hampstead [WHD] pass18.12
Finchley Road & Frognal [FNY] pass 18.13
Hampstead Heath [HDH] pass 1816
Gospel Oak [GPO] pass 1818
Junction Road Jn [XJR] pass 1820
Upper Holloway [UHL] pass 18.22
Crouch Hill [CRH] pass
18.23½
Harringay Park Jn. pass 18.24½
Hornsey [HRN] pass18.28
Alexandra Palace [AAP]pass18.30½
New Southgate [NSG] pass18.32
Oakleigh Park [OKL] pass18.34½
New Barnet [NBA] pass18.35½
Hadley Wood [HDW] pass 18.37
Potters Bar [PBR]Service stops to drop passengers off only 18.40- 1841
Brookmans Park [BPK] pass18.44½
Welham Green [WMG] pass 18.45½
Hatfield [HAT]
pass 18.47½
Welwyn Garden City [WGC]Service stops to drop passengers off only 18.51 -18.53
Digswell Jn. pass 18.55
Woolmer Green Jn. [XGN] pass 18.58½
Knebworth [KBW] pass 1859½
Langley Jn pass1901
Stevenage [SVG]Service stops to drop passengers off only
Hitchin [HIT] pass 1910
Letchworth [LET]Service passed another here 19.43½ 19.47½
Baldock [BDK] pass19.50
Ashwell & Morden [AWM] pass 19.55
Royston [RYS]½ Service stops to drop passengers off only. 19.59½ - 20.02½
Meldreth [MEL] pass 20.07
Shepreth [STH] pass 20.09½
Foxton [FXN]1 2½ pass
Cambridge [CBG]Service stops to drop passengers off only 20.25½ - 20.28
Mill Road Jn pass 2029½
Coldham Lane Jn pass20.31
Chesterton Jn. pass
Cambridge North [CMB] pass20.32½
Waterbeach [WBC] pass 20.35½
Dimmocks Cote Ahb pass 20.41
Ely Dock Jn pass 2044½
Ely [ELY]Service stops to drop passengers off only 20.45 to 20.48
Third Drove pass 20.55
Manea [MNE] pass 20.59
Stonea pass 21.01
March [MCH] pass 21.05½
Whittlesea [WLE] pass 21.14½
Peterborough East Jn. pass21.22
Peterborough [PBO] 21.25 The end of a very long journey.
Just for interest, todays route - from Real time Trains.
Penzance [PNZ] 2 1104
Long Rock 1107
St Erth [SER]Service stops to pick up passengers only 1112 -11.15
Hayle [HYL] pass 11.17½
Camborne [CBN] 11.25
Redruth [RED] pass 11.29
Penwithers Jn pass
11.39
Truro [TRU] Service stops to pick up passengers only 11.40 - 1143
Probus pass 11.51pass
Burngullow pass 1159
St Austell [SAU] pass 1201
Par [PAR] pass 12.06
Lostwithiel [LOS] pass 12.11
Bodmin Parkway [BOD] pass 12.14½
Largin pass 12.19
St Pinnock Viaduct East3 pass 12.20
Liskeard [LSK] pass12.29
Menheniot [MEN] pass12.33
St Germans [SGM] pass 12.41
Saltash [STS]Service passes another here 12.47 - 12.56
St Budeaux Ferry Road [SBF] pass1300½
St Budeaux Jn.1 2
Keyham [KEY] pass 13.03
Dockyard [DOC] pass 13.04
Devonport [DPT] pass
13.05½
Plymouth [PLY] plat 6 Service passed another here 13.09 - 1312½
Lipson Junction pass
13.15½
Laira Jn pass 13.16½
Tavistock Jn pass13.18
Hemerdon pass 13.23
Ivybridge [IVY] pass 13.27½
Aish Emergency Crossover pass13.32½
Totnes [TOT] pass 13.40½
Dainton Tunnel pass 13.46½
pass
1346
Newton Abbot [NTA] pass 13.51
Teignmouth [TGM] pass13.56½
Dawlish [DWL] pass 13.59½
Dawlish Warren [DWW] pass14.01
Starcross [SCS] pass14.03½
Exeter St Thomas [EXT] pass14.14
Exeter St Davids [EXD]Service passed another here1416
Cowley Bridge Jn pass14.25½
Stoke Canon Lc pass 14.28
Hele & Bradninch Lc pass
14.32
Tiverton Loop pass 14.38
Tiverton Parkway [TVP] pass 14.39½
Whiteball pass 14.42½
Wellington Somerset Xover pass 14.45
Norton Fitzwarren pass
Taunton [TAU]Service stops for staffing reasons 14.51 - 14.53
Cogload Jn pass14.59
Athelney Crossing pass 15.01½
Somerton Ground Frame pass 15.07½
Castle Cary [CLC] pass 15.14½
Bruton [BRU] pass 15.17½
East Somerset Jn pass 15.22
Blatchbridge Jn pass 15.26
Clink Road Jn1 pass 15.28
Fairwood Jn pass 15.31
Heywood Road Jn pass15.33
Lavington pass 15.38
Woodborough pass 15.46
Pewsey [PEW] pass 15.49
Savernake pass 15.54
Bedwyn [BDW] pass 15.57
Hungerford [HGD] pass 16.00½
Kintbury [KIT] pass16.03
Newbury [NBY] pass 16.07
Theale pass 16.16½
Southcote Jn pass 16.48
Reading West [RDW] 16.49
Oxford Road Jn pass16.4p
Reading [RDG]
Kennet Bridge Jn. pass16.59½
Twyford West pass 17.03
Ruscombe pass
Maidenhead West pass17.10½
Maidenhead [MAI]Service stops to drop passengers off only 1711 - 1714
Taplow [TAP] pass 17.16½
Burnham [BNM] pass 17.18
Slough West pass 17.20
Slough [SLO]Service stops to drop passengers off only 17.21
Dolphin Jn pass17.26
Langley [LNY]
Iver [IVR] pass 17.28½
West Drayton Jcn pass17.30½
West Drayton [WDT]Service stops to drop passengers off only 17.31- 17.41
Stockley Junction pass 17.43
Heathrow Airport Jn2 pass 17.44
Hayes & Harlington [HAY] pass17.44½
Southall West Jn pass 17.46
Hanwell [HAN] pass 17.50½
Ealing Broadway [EAL] pass 17.53
Acton Main Line [AML]Service stops for staffing reasons 17.56 - 1758
Willesden Junction [WIJ] pass 18.03
Kensal Green Jn [XKG] pass 1804
Brondesbury Park [BSP] pass1808½
West Hampstead [WHD] pass18.12
Finchley Road & Frognal [FNY] pass 18.13
Hampstead Heath [HDH] pass 1816
Gospel Oak [GPO] pass 1818
Junction Road Jn [XJR] pass 1820
Upper Holloway [UHL] pass 18.22
Crouch Hill [CRH] pass
18.23½
Harringay Park Jn. pass 18.24½
Hornsey [HRN] pass18.28
Alexandra Palace [AAP]pass18.30½
New Southgate [NSG] pass18.32
Oakleigh Park [OKL] pass18.34½
New Barnet [NBA] pass18.35½
Hadley Wood [HDW] pass 18.37
Potters Bar [PBR]Service stops to drop passengers off only 18.40- 1841
Brookmans Park [BPK] pass18.44½
Welham Green [WMG] pass 18.45½
Hatfield [HAT]
pass 18.47½
Welwyn Garden City [WGC]Service stops to drop passengers off only 18.51 -18.53
Digswell Jn. pass 18.55
Woolmer Green Jn. [XGN] pass 18.58½
Knebworth [KBW] pass 1859½
Langley Jn pass1901
Stevenage [SVG]Service stops to drop passengers off only
Hitchin [HIT] pass 1910
Letchworth [LET]Service passed another here 19.43½ 19.47½
Baldock [BDK] pass19.50
Ashwell & Morden [AWM] pass 19.55
Royston [RYS]½ Service stops to drop passengers off only. 19.59½ - 20.02½
Meldreth [MEL] pass 20.07
Shepreth [STH] pass 20.09½
Foxton [FXN]1 2½ pass
Cambridge [CBG]Service stops to drop passengers off only 20.25½ - 20.28
Mill Road Jn pass 2029½
Coldham Lane Jn pass20.31
Chesterton Jn. pass
Cambridge North [CMB] pass20.32½
Waterbeach [WBC] pass 20.35½
Dimmocks Cote Ahb pass 20.41
Ely Dock Jn pass 2044½
Ely [ELY]Service stops to drop passengers off only 20.45 to 20.48
Third Drove pass 20.55
Manea [MNE] pass 20.59
Stonea pass 21.01
March [MCH] pass 21.05½
Whittlesea [WLE] pass 21.14½
Peterborough East Jn. pass21.22
Peterborough [PBO] 21.25 The end of a very long journey.
Many thanks to all our contributors.
The Great Briton Railtour X1V
28th 29th & 30th April 2022
28th 29th & 30th April 2022
Pictures will be added as soon as possible.
A steam special runs down Thursday evening to Penzance and returns early Saturday morning.
On Friday the steam loco, support coach and diesel loco runs from Penzance to laira & return to turn the loco.
The steam loco is 46233 Duchess of Sutherland, and the diesel expected to be a WCR maroon liveried 33/37/47 or 57. (Watch this space).
Thursday
1Z48 15.52 Exeter St Davids to Penzance
Plymouth 17.04 / 17.59 (Water)
Liskeard 18.26
Par 18.51
Truro 19.17
Camborne 19.35 / 19.37
St Erth 19.49
Penzance 20.00
Friday (Turning move via Laira - Diesel leading)
5Z51 10.22 Penzance to Laira
St Erth 10.31
Truro 11.02
Par 11.21
Plymouth 12.17 / 12.31
Return
5Z52 14.06 Laira to Penzance
Liskeard 14.53
Par 15.21
Truro 15.48
Penzance 16.28
Saturday return working with steam from Penzance
1Z54 07.20 Penzance to Exeter St Davids
St Erth 07.30
Camborne 07.40
Truro 08.01
Par 08.29
Lostw'l up loop 08.39/08.58
Liskeard 09.20
Plymouth 09.49/ 11.33 Platform 5
On Friday the steam loco, support coach and diesel loco runs from Penzance to laira & return to turn the loco.
The steam loco is 46233 Duchess of Sutherland, and the diesel expected to be a WCR maroon liveried 33/37/47 or 57. (Watch this space).
Thursday
1Z48 15.52 Exeter St Davids to Penzance
Plymouth 17.04 / 17.59 (Water)
Liskeard 18.26
Par 18.51
Truro 19.17
Camborne 19.35 / 19.37
St Erth 19.49
Penzance 20.00
Friday (Turning move via Laira - Diesel leading)
5Z51 10.22 Penzance to Laira
St Erth 10.31
Truro 11.02
Par 11.21
Plymouth 12.17 / 12.31
Return
5Z52 14.06 Laira to Penzance
Liskeard 14.53
Par 15.21
Truro 15.48
Penzance 16.28
Saturday return working with steam from Penzance
1Z54 07.20 Penzance to Exeter St Davids
St Erth 07.30
Camborne 07.40
Truro 08.01
Par 08.29
Lostw'l up loop 08.39/08.58
Liskeard 09.20
Plymouth 09.49/ 11.33 Platform 5
The journey down 28th April 2022
Thursday
1Z48 15.52 Exeter St Davids to Penzance
Plymouth 17.04 / 17.59 (Water)
Liskeard 18.26
Par 18.51
Truro 19.17
Camborne 19.35 / 19.37
St Erth 19.49
Penzance 20.00
1Z48 15.52 Exeter St Davids to Penzance
Plymouth 17.04 / 17.59 (Water)
Liskeard 18.26
Par 18.51
Truro 19.17
Camborne 19.35 / 19.37
St Erth 19.49
Penzance 20.00
At Oath
Day 7 of the Great Britain XIV railtour ran today, as 1Z46 CARDIFF to EXD, hauled by ex-LMS pacific 6233,
and is seen here passing Oath on the Somerset Levels. It was preceded by support loco 47802.
All the best, Bill
and is seen here passing Oath on the Somerset Levels. It was preceded by support loco 47802.
All the best, Bill
At Penzance
The journey to Laira for turning. 29th April 2022
Friday (Turning move via Laira - Diesel leading)
5Z51 10.22 Penzance to Laira
St Erth 10.31
Truro 11.02
Par 11.21
Plymouth 12.17 / 12.31
5Z51 10.22 Penzance to Laira
St Erth 10.31
Truro 11.02
Par 11.21
Plymouth 12.17 / 12.31
Andrew Triggs reports on movements before and after 6233's trip to Laira for turning
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47802 having returned from hauling 6233 to Plymouth sets about moving the railtour stock out to Slopers siding.
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47802 having returned from hauling 6233 to Plymouth sets about moving the railtour stock out to Slopers siding.
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The turning of 6223 and 47 802 at Laira. 29th April 2022
A very special thank you to Trevor for turning out to capture the 'turning spectacle' for us despite neither he nor Barbara being 100% well. We wish you both a rapid return to good health.
The journey back from Laira after turning. 29th April 2022
5Z52 14.06 Laira to Penzance
Liskeard 14.53
Par 15.21
Truro 15.48
Penzance 16.28
Liskeard 14.53
Par 15.21
Truro 15.48
Penzance 16.28
The return journey to London Victoria
30th April 2022
30th April 2022
1Z54 07.20 Penzance to Exeter St Davids
St Erth 07.30
Camborne 07.40
Truro 08.01
Par 08.29
Lostw'l up loop 08.39/08.58 (The train ran ahead of tiime from Lostwithiel as the 07.40 from Penzance was delayed so there was no reason to gointo the loop)
Liskeard 09.20
Plymouth 09.49/ 11.33 Platform 5
St Erth 07.30
Camborne 07.40
Truro 08.01
Par 08.29
Lostw'l up loop 08.39/08.58 (The train ran ahead of tiime from Lostwithiel as the 07.40 from Penzance was delayed so there was no reason to gointo the loop)
Liskeard 09.20
Plymouth 09.49/ 11.33 Platform 5
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6322 climbing past Hayle
Paul Roach 'hailing from Hayle'. Paul Roach has sent an excellent video of the charter passing his home this morning - the younger members of the family add interesting comments. Please use his link to see and hear 6233 at full stretch as it climbs towards Camborne.
Link below to the steam passing our house this morning, volume up and enjoy the commentary 😉😎
https://youtu.be/sSNfTYeE-HA
Cheers. Paul Roach
Paul Roach 'hailing from Hayle'. Paul Roach has sent an excellent video of the charter passing his home this morning - the younger members of the family add interesting comments. Please use his link to see and hear 6233 at full stretch as it climbs towards Camborne.
Link below to the steam passing our house this morning, volume up and enjoy the commentary 😉😎
https://youtu.be/sSNfTYeE-HA
Cheers. Paul Roach
On 30th April 2022 Ex. LMS Coronation class pacific No.6233 'Duchess of Sutherland'
passes Silverton Nr. Exeter working the 1Z56 14:32 Exeter St. Davids to London Victoria,
the last leg of the 2022 GBXIV Rail tour.
Regards Keith Turley.
passes Silverton Nr. Exeter working the 1Z56 14:32 Exeter St. Davids to London Victoria,
the last leg of the 2022 GBXIV Rail tour.
Regards Keith Turley.
Many thanks to all our contributors.
23rd April 2022
'Statesman English Riviera'
Ely to Paignton
- the outward run.
'Statesman English Riviera'
Ely to Paignton
- the outward run.
At Paignton
The return run
Many thanks to all our reporters photographers out and about.
26th March 2022
Two fifties to Paignton and Okehampton
Two fifties to Paignton and Okehampton