12th August 2020

Today at
Langport Viaduct
Bill Elston

Over at Langport today for the 1Z27 steam hauled Bristol to Plymouth, featuring 46100 ROYAL SCOT, and 70000 BRITANNIA, and are seen crossing Langport Viaduct. Later in the morning a track machine turned up, closely followed by 66953 on 6C73 ballast train, both running from Westbury to Taunton. It’s a lovely spot where the main line crosses the River Parrett.
Best regards Bill. P S There are some more phots from Yeovil Pen Mill to follow shortly.  And they did!

Langport viaduct 46100 ROYAL SCOT, and 70000 BRITANNIA, 12th August 2020 Copyright Bill Elston

Langport Viaduct - Track Machine 12th August 2020 Copyright Bill Elston

Langport Viaduct 66953 on a ballast train 6C73 12th August 2020 2020. Copyright Bill Elston.

Many thanks Bill - a lovely day. From Langport the crow flies about 11 Miles south east to Yeovil Pen Mill

Today at
​Yeovil Pen Mill
Bill Elston

As promised, photos from YPM, for the four-weekly visit of the Network Rail test train, running from Tyseley to Bristol, via Weymouth, led by 67027, with 67023 at the rear It was held for over 30 minutes to allow the passing of two service trains, first, 159102 on a Westbury to Yeovil, then 166210 on Weymouth to Gloucester. Please see photos. It’s been a busy day ! Best regards Bill

Yeovil Pen Mill Test Train headed by 67027 rolls in. 12th August 2020 Copyright Bill Elston

Yeovil Pen Mill Test Train 12th August 2020 Copyright Bill Elston

Yeovil Pen Mill Test Train plus 159102 on a Westbury to Yeovi 12th August 2020 Copyright Bill Elston

Yeovil Pen Mill Test Train now being passed by 166210 on a Weymouth to Gloucester service . 12th August 2020 Copyright Bill Elston

And now after a 30 minute wait the board is off and the test train can continue on its way. 12th August 2020. Copyright Bill Elston.

Many thanks again Bill - my word you were busy!

Last night at
Stoke Canon
Paul Barlow

Nicely lit in the evening sun the 19.00 Fairwater Yard to Dainton tunnel passes Stoke Canon headed by 66588 with 66953 bringing up the rear. It is the 11th August 2020. Copyright Paul Barlow.

Many thanks Paul for your message and picture received at 21.13 - hot off the press so to speak.

St Erth - '73
The late John Cornelius

All the following pictures are from the John Cornelius Collection - copyright.  What memories of 47 years ago.

These pictures all from the John Cornelius Cornish Collection. John passed away about two years ago - a sad loss to all.