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Andrew Triggs
Andrew Triggs
66850 'David Maidment OBE' passing Norton Fitzwarren working 6C40 20.32 Westbury Down T.C-Westbury Down T.C Autoballasters , a dull start at 08.04 12th September 2023. Coyright Andrew Triggs
Beautiful late Summer conditions at Longlands Overbridge, WSR, shortly after passing through Norton Fitzwarren, 43094 with 43122 working 5Z25 09.58 Laira T&RSMD-Bishops Lydeard ECS. 12th September 2023. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
43162 with 43042 stored at Minehead, again on behalf of GWR, viewed from the adjacent Level Crossing13th September 2023. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
While driving around Somerest, we came across ' Lower Lodfin Crossing' Keepers House on the former Exe Valley line from Exeter to Dulverton, the trackbed sti 13th September 2023. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
Lower Lodefin Crossing is about six and half miles NNE of Tiverton - close to Bampton and even closer to Morebath Jct - this is a private property.
You certainly get around Andrew - lucky you and well done.
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Guy Vincent
HST News
Guy Vincent
MONDAY 11th SEPTEMBER 43042 49103 48107 48108 48109 43162 (set GW02) moved as 5Z25 0958 Laira - Minehead.
TUESDAY 12th SEPTEMBER 43122 48106 48105 48104 49102 43094 (set GW02) moved as 5Z12 0958 Laira - Bishops Lydeard. All branding and PC nameplates remain intact. Today the Taunton Trains website https://www.tauntontrains.co.uk/news has an interesting item covering the period 2004-2005 when ex Virgin HST stock was kept on the WSR prior to being taken on by FGW.
There are reportedly plans to use one of the sets on the West Somerset Railway on 23rd - 24th September when the line's 'Yellow' timetable will be in operation. Check WSR website for more details.
TUESDAY 12th SEPTEMBER. 43040 48142 48141 48140 49114 43172 (set GW14) moved as 5M98 1318 Laira - Bristol St Philips Marsh. All vehicles debranded and PC's denamed. 43040 has also lost its Falklands 40th anniversary decals.
Further afield, also on 12th, Rail Adventure were contracted to move 11 former Castle Class carriages from Ely Papworth Sidings to Great Yarmouth CHS, in preparation for export to Mexico. Power cars 43468 and 43480 (not for export!) took the following vehicles: 48133 48132 48131 49111 48113 49101 48103 48101 48115 48125 49107 as 5Z44 1138 Ely Papworth - Great Yarmouth.
I understand that Cross Country power cars 43285 and 43301 are now both stood down at Laira and have been de-branded.
Best regards
Guy Vincent
TUESDAY 12th SEPTEMBER 43122 48106 48105 48104 49102 43094 (set GW02) moved as 5Z12 0958 Laira - Bishops Lydeard. All branding and PC nameplates remain intact. Today the Taunton Trains website https://www.tauntontrains.co.uk/news has an interesting item covering the period 2004-2005 when ex Virgin HST stock was kept on the WSR prior to being taken on by FGW.
There are reportedly plans to use one of the sets on the West Somerset Railway on 23rd - 24th September when the line's 'Yellow' timetable will be in operation. Check WSR website for more details.
TUESDAY 12th SEPTEMBER. 43040 48142 48141 48140 49114 43172 (set GW14) moved as 5M98 1318 Laira - Bristol St Philips Marsh. All vehicles debranded and PC's denamed. 43040 has also lost its Falklands 40th anniversary decals.
Further afield, also on 12th, Rail Adventure were contracted to move 11 former Castle Class carriages from Ely Papworth Sidings to Great Yarmouth CHS, in preparation for export to Mexico. Power cars 43468 and 43480 (not for export!) took the following vehicles: 48133 48132 48131 49111 48113 49101 48103 48101 48115 48125 49107 as 5Z44 1138 Ely Papworth - Great Yarmouth.
I understand that Cross Country power cars 43285 and 43301 are now both stood down at Laira and have been de-branded.
Best regards
Guy Vincent
Many thanks indeed Guy for your message- received at 11.44 today 13th September 2023
Class 47s in Exeter and
South Devon
Michael Adams
South Devon
Michael Adams
At Exeter St. David’s to see 47807 calling with the 12.13 Plymouth to Manchester train on 4 April 1981. Copyright Michael Adams
Turning round we see 47553 waiting for the road into the station with the signal box and goods shed adding interest. Copyright Michael Adams
Here is the last of the three pictures from Michael Adams. The first shows 47097 at Dawlish on a hazy 1 August 1981 with the 08.55 Swansea to Paignton service. Michael Adams
Thanks Michael
Fascinating aerial views - all HST's
St Thomas area Exeter
Paul Barlow
St Thomas area Exeter
Paul Barlow
Paul sends us more very much appreciated aerial views depicting HST movements - sadly soon they'll all be gone yet they don't look worn out.
43303 43304 1227 Plymouth to Glasgow passes Exeter st Thomas 12 September 2023. Copyright Paul Barlow.
43321 43378 0606 Edinburgh to Plymouth 1V50 Exeter St Thomas 8 September 2023. Copyright Paul Barlow.
43027 43187 pass St Thomas on the 1050 Penzance to Cardiff 12 September 2023. Copyright Paul Barlow.
43188 43186 pass St Thomas on the 1231 Plymouth to St Phillips Marsh ECS 12 September 2023. Copyright Paul Barlow.
Many many thanks Paul your flights are very much appreciated and enjoyed by one and all.
Marsh Barton
Mick House
Mick House
As the HST's fade away Mick takes a closer look at Devons newest station.
Marsh Barton 1) Up Platform. 2nd September 2023. Copyright Mick House.
Marsh Barton 2) Down Platform. 2nd September 2023. Copyright Mick House
Marsh Barton 3) Station Approach With Energy Recovery Facility. 2nd September 2023. Copyright Mick House
Marsh Barton 4) Looking South. 2nd September 2023. Copyright Mick House
Marsh Barton 5) Looking North. 2nd September 2023. Copyright Mick House
Marsh Barton 6) Looking North, Foot bridge with road bridge behind. 2nd September 2023. Copyright Mick House.
Marsh Barton 7) Looking North, Foot bridge with road bridge behind. 2nd September 2023. Copyright Mick House.
Marsh Barton 8) North side entrance. 2nd September 2023. Copyright Mick House.
Many thanks Mick.