10th June 2022

More Scrap for Newport
Simon Howard & Ken Mumford

66798 crossing the Thames as it passes through London on a scrap working. 9th June 2022 Copyright Simon Howard. .

As Simon says - seems a shame - the stock looks in pristine condition.

The same train later in the day as seen from Stratton Green road overbridge by Ken Mumford.

Many thanks to you Simon and Ken.
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Last days of
Long Rock Coaling Stage
Roger Winnen

Demolition of Long Rock coal stage. The water tanks is still in position, 4th April 1976 Copyright Roger Winnen

Definite signs of activity of demolition of Long Rock coal stage. Note the dust and fumes ALSO the workman perched precariously. 9th April 1976 Copyright Roger Winnen

'Health and Safety' would have had a 'field day' had they existed in 1976. The workman risking his life with no regard to his own safety. 9th April 1976. Copyright Roger Winnen,

760409g Cutting up the water tank from the coal stage at Penzance 9th April 1976.. Copyright Roger Winnen

Demolition of Long Rock coal stage - just a bit left. 9th April 1976 Copyright Roger Winnen

From Roger Winnens historical collection. Many thanks.
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Chasing vintage diesels on the
West Somerset Rly
Andrew Triggs

​Although the weather (again) was rather dull, a good day was had chasing up and down the line with resident Locos Crompton D6575 with Hymeks D7017 & D7018 and Guest Locos Clayton D8568 and SDR based 'Rat' D7612, one shot of each performer at various locations for CRS
All the Best
Andrew Triggs.

1. Visiting D8568 approaching Longlands overbridge working the 16.35 Norton Fitzwarren-Minehead. 9th June 2022, Copyright Andrew Triggs.

2. Hymek D7017 approaching Watchet with the 10.25 Bishops Lydeard-Minehead. 9th June 2022, Copyright Andrew Triggs.

3. D7018 (with D8568 at the rear) passing Dingle's Crossing, Blue Anchor, working the 09.00 Bishops Lydeard-Minehead. 9th June 2022, Copyright Andrew Triggs.

4. Visitor D7612 passing Castle Hill working the 12.25 Minehead-Bishops Lydeard. 9th June 2022, Copyright Andrew Triggs.

5. Crompton D6575 approaching Longlands overbridge from Bishops Lydeard, working the 13.52 Minehead-Norton Fitzwarren. 9th June 2022, Copyright Andrew Triggs.

Many thanks Andrew.
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