13th August 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.

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

46100 70000 0656 Cardiff to Plymouth Gissons Exminster 12 August 2020. Copyright Paul Barlow

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

200812a 46100 Royal Scot and 70000 Britannia arrives at Newton Abbot on the Devonian Railtour from Cardiff. Copyright Roger Winnen

200812c The Devonian departs Newton Abbot. Copyright Roger Winnen

200812d Departure to Plymouth with 46100 oyal Scot and 70000 Britannia. Copyright Roger Winnen

200812e The train moves out from Plymouth for turning with the Class 47 on the rear. Copyright Roger Winnen

2. 46100/70000 tailing the ECS for Laira, clearing Sutherland road bridge at 14.30. Copyright Andrew Triggs

D1935 leading the turned ECS back into Plymouth at 17.02 (running 24 late). Copyright Andrew Triggs

Departing from Plymouth at 17.11 (15 late) Copyright Andrew Triggs

46100 70000 Exwick flood channel Exeter 1656 Plymouth to Cardiff 12 August 2020. Copyright Paul Barlow

200812n Looking down from above as the railtour is stabled in Platform 6 at Exeter St David's. Copyright Roger Winnen

200812f The pair are seen taking water at Exeter St David's prior to departure for Bristol Temple Meads. Copyright Roger Winnen

46100 70000 taking water platform 2 Exeter St Davids 12 August 2020 Copyright Paul Barlow

200812l Britannia at Red Cow Crossing. Copyright Roger Winnen

200812k After taking water the two engines are seen returning to its train at Red Cow Crossing. Copyright Roger Winnen

200812m Awaiting departure at 18.59hrs from Exeter St David's Station. Copyright Roger Winnen

200812n Departure on time from Exeter St David's. Copyright Roger Winnen

46100,70000 at Stoke Canon just after 19.00 hrs with the return trip to Bristol and Cardiff.Copyright David Tozer

Smoking Well at Stoke Canon. Copyright David Tozer

46100 70000 Rewe east of Exeter 1656 Plymouth to Cardiff 12 August 2020. Copyright Paul Barlow

Cowley Bridge Junction
Paul Barlow

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

Thanks Paul