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13th August 2020

13/8/2020

 
Shillingham Tunnel
Derailment 1961
Yesterdays tragic derailment near Stonehaven brings to mind a much less significant derailment in Cornwall many years ago - luckily no lives were lost.
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Shillingham Tunnel - west end c1986 Copyright Steve Elliott
Our sympathies to all concerned in the Scottish Derailment.
The Devonian Express
Cardiff to Plymouth & return
David Tozer Andrew Triggs Paul Barlow Bill Elston & Roger Winnen
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The Devonian Express seen at Stoke Canon on its run from Cardiff to Plymouth. Copyright David Tozer
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46100 70000 0656 Cardiff to Plymouth Gissons Exminster 12 August 2020. Copyright Paul Barlow
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My contribution for CRS of todays Tour to Plymouth featuring 46100 'Royal Scot' with 70000 'Britannia' (Running as 70022 'Tornado') working 1Z46 06.55 Cardiff Central-Plymouth & 1Z47 16.56 Plymouth-Cardiff Central 'The Devonian Express' captured at Langstone Rock and Plymouth Class 47 D1935 'Roger Hosking M.A 1925-2013' assisting All the Best Andrew 1. Passing Langstone Rock at 12.40, running 2 late Copyright Andrew Triggs
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200812a 46100 Royal Scot and 70000 Britannia arrives at Newton Abbot on the Devonian Railtour from Cardiff. Copyright Roger Winnen
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200812c The Devonian departs Newton Abbot. Copyright Roger Winnen
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200812d Departure to Plymouth with 46100 oyal Scot and 70000 Britannia. Copyright Roger Winnen
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200812e The train moves out from Plymouth for turning with the Class 47 on the rear. Copyright Roger Winnen
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2. 46100/70000 tailing the ECS for Laira, clearing Sutherland road bridge at 14.30. Copyright Andrew Triggs
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D1935 leading the turned ECS back into Plymouth at 17.02 (running 24 late). Copyright Andrew Triggs
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Departing from Plymouth at 17.11 (15 late) Copyright Andrew Triggs
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46100 70000 Exwick flood channel Exeter 1656 Plymouth to Cardiff 12 August 2020. Copyright Paul Barlow
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200812n Looking down from above as the railtour is stabled in Platform 6 at Exeter St David's. Copyright Roger Winnen
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200812f The pair are seen taking water at Exeter St David's prior to departure for Bristol Temple Meads. Copyright Roger Winnen
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46100 70000 taking water platform 2 Exeter St Davids 12 August 2020 Copyright Paul Barlow
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200812l Britannia at Red Cow Crossing. Copyright Roger Winnen
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200812k After taking water the two engines are seen returning to its train at Red Cow Crossing. Copyright Roger Winnen
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200812m Awaiting departure at 18.59hrs from Exeter St David's Station. Copyright Roger Winnen
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200812n Departure on time from Exeter St David's. Copyright Roger Winnen
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46100,70000 at Stoke Canon just after 19.00 hrs with the return trip to Bristol and Cardiff.Copyright David Tozer
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Smoking Well at Stoke Canon. Copyright David Tozer
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46100 70000 Rewe east of Exeter 1656 Plymouth to Cardiff 12 August 2020. Copyright Paul Barlow
Cowley Bridge Junction
Paul Barlow

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66588 66953 1900 Fairwater yard to Dainton tunnel passes Cowley Bridge Junction 12 August 2020. Copyright Paul Barlow
Thanks Paul

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