08645 Back at
Long Rock
Long Rock
Andrew Triggs & Roger Salter
The new resident 08645 taken today at Longrock for CRS, the previously named 'Mike Baggott' following arrival by road from Swansea Landore Depot, destined to replace 08410 (which is going for dispoal, as it is non standard with the rest of the GWR 08 fleet) Copyright Andrew Triggs
Built Horwich,13/2/1959 was D3812 named MIKE BAGGOTT 30/8/2008 at Landore Depot 24/7/2018
An excellent film on you tube of the 24/7/2018 the last HST to leave Landore with this shunter still there is well worth the viewing Copyright Roger Salter
Built Horwich,13/2/1959 was D3812 named MIKE BAGGOTT 30/8/2008 at Landore Depot 24/7/2018
An excellent film on you tube of the 24/7/2018 the last HST to leave Landore with this shunter still there is well worth the viewing Copyright Roger Salter
Thanks Andrew & Roger
What a brilliant idea
Family Railcards
Mike Roach
Family Railcards
Mike Roach
Hi Keith
The Family Railcard is 40 years old this year. It was introduced experimentally from 17 June 1979, later becoming permanent. Here are scans of the first application form of May 1979.
Regards, Mike. Many thanks Mike
The Family Railcard is 40 years old this year. It was introduced experimentally from 17 June 1979, later becoming permanent. Here are scans of the first application form of May 1979.
Regards, Mike. Many thanks Mike
The first Family Railcard application form. From the Mike Roach Collection
Reverse of the first Family Railcard application form. From the Mike Roach Collection .
HST's down West
Clive Smith
Clive Smith
Dismal but usable weather on Thursday 14th March 2019 but with the run down of HSTs expected soon it's not possible to wait for sunny days on a day off. The photos at Ivybridge are not possible from these angles in full sun as the views of the trains and track here would be in considerable shadow. Further to my elation at the recent tree removals at the east end of Mutley Tunnel I took the opportunity to take a photo looking west from the top floor of the multi-storey car park. The cutting leading to the car park has been wonderfully opened up again. This should now look superb with steam engines working hard leaving Plymouth. Please note that the lower floors of the car park are gated off for pass holders only. Not the case years ago. As well as Mutley, whole sections of line out to Ivybridge have also been cleared of trees.
Regards Clive Smith Many thanks Clive
Regards Clive Smith Many thanks Clive
(1) 43088 leads the 09.03 Paddington - Plymouth at Daveys Bridge east of Ivybridge. 43161 is the rear power car. This train was diagrammed for BR liveried 43002 to lead but the set worked the 09.30 to Bristol TM.. Thursday 14th March 2019 Copyright Clive Smith
(2) 43160 brings up the rear of the 11.03 Paddington - Plymouth at Langham Levels west of Ivybridge station. 43192 is the front power car. 14th March 2019 Copyright Clive Smith
(3) 43161 leads the 12.55 Plymouth - Paddington at Plymouth towards Mutley Tunnel. I managed to leg it from getting off a train at the station at 12.46 and taking this at 12.56. Not bad for an old crank with arthritic knees.! Thursday 14th March 2019 Copyright Clive Smith
Footnote
Keith Jenkin
Keith Jenkin
I bought a new lap top to try and overcome loading problems – the salesman advised me to change to a cheaper Internet provider. I tried and the chaos which ensued resulted in six days of frustration while I tried to get re-provided. My apologies to all who tried to contact me by e-mail. I seem to be back in service once more. Many thanks especially to my colleague Roger Winnen who has kept the ‘News Flag’ flying during this period