17th November 2023

Todays pictures
Jon Hird

Hello all,
Please find 3 photos attached taken within a short time at Burngullow at lunch time.
43162 leading a Penzance - Plymouth service
Then bang-on 10 minutes behind, 43277 leading the New Management Train with newly reconditioned 43013 on the rear. I’ve also attached a photo of the last time I saw this power car, 20 years ago - 2003 - at Plymouth.
All the best, Jon

Led by the NMT 432778 heads for Plymouth seen at Burngullow. 17th November 2023. Copyright Jon Hird.

The NMT heads for Plymouth with 43013 on the rear. 17th November 2023. Copyright Jon HIrd.

43162 leading a Penzance - Plymouth service. Copyright Jon Hird.

Network Rail Test Train at Plymouth in 2003. Copyright Jon Hird.

Many thanks indeed Jon.

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This weeks photos
​Mark Lynam

1. 43097 + 43098 cross Largin Viaduct in the colourful Glynn Valley working 2P13 1150 Penzance to Plymouth. Mon 13th Nov.

2. 150202 at the Foot crossing just West of Perranwell station working 2F79 1315 Truro to Falmouth Docks. This area has been cleared during the recent 2 week blockade. Wed 15th Nov.

3. 150238 approaching Perranwell working 2F80 1345 Truro to Falmouth Docks. Wed 15th Nov.

4. 150202 and 150238 passing at Penryn working 2F81 1415 Truro to Falmouth Docks and 2T80 1415 Falmouth Docks to Truro. Wed 15th Nov.

5. Newly overhauled 43013 at Marazion Marshes working 1Q18 0611 Reading Triangle Sidings to Paignton via Penzance. Fri 17th Nov

6. 43277 on Platform 4 at Penzance with the NMT with GWR 43162 on Platform 3 which would form 2P13 1150 Penzance to Plymouth. Fri 17th Nov

7. 43277 Departs Penzance heading back up the line working 1Q18 0611 Reading Triangle Sidings to Paignton via Penzance. Fri 17th Nov

Thanks,
Mark Lynam

Picture (1) Copyright Mark Lynam.

Picture (2) Copyright Mark Lynam.

Picture (3) Copyright Mark Lynam.

In the two pictures above note the piles of saw dust, evidence of the extensive clearance works track side which have taken place while re-signalling work has been taking place elswhere.

Picture (4) Copyright Mark Lynam.

Picture (5) Copyright Mark Lynam.

Picture (6) Copyright Mark Lynam.

Picture (7) Copyright Mark Lynam.

Many thanks Mark.

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The RHTT and Network Rail Train in West Cornwall
Andrew Triggs

Hi Keith/Roger
A productive morning's work, before the inevitable change of weather conditions, capturing the RHTT and NMT in a variety of locations this morning
All the Best
Andrew

DBC 66097 with 66113 heading west, running 62 early with 3J13 09.23 Par-St Blazey LIP, crossing Angarrack viaduct. Copyright Andrew Triggs

Later DBC 66113 with 66097 rounding the curve from the former Gwinear Road station site, running 121E with 3J13 09.23 Par-St Blazey LIP. Copyright Andrew Triggs

43277 'Storm Force' with 43013 stabled at platform 4 at Penzance, following arrival from Reading Triangle Sidings Copyright Andrew Triggs

Now back on the NMT after overhaul and modifications, 43013 'Mark Carne CBE' (with 43277) passing through St Erth, now heading to Paignton after visiting Penzance. Copyright Andrew Triggs

Thanks Andrew

The Railhead Treatment train
and the Measurement Train
Roger Winnen

231117a Todays Railhead Treatment Train arrives at Penzance for a two minute stay. Copyright Roger Winnen

231117b No view out of the back cab. Awaiting the window cleaner. Copyright Roger Winnen

231117c 66113 Awaiting departure back to St Blazey. Copyright Roger Winnen

231117d The Measurement Train seen passing St Erth on route from Reading. Copyright Roger Winnen

231117e The newly painted front power car of the Measurement Train at St Erth. Copyright Roger Winnen

St Blazey
from the air
Jon Hird

I had hoped to catch the JIA’s being loaded at Par Harbour (they swapped days with the Treviscoe trip this week) but arrived too late for this. But with the sun out and 3 locos visible on shed, I grabbed some pictures of the yard instead. 

The RHTT is being serviced half in/half out the shed, 66102 is awaiting a path to take the JIA’s to Exeter Riverside, and if you look really closely you’ll see 66165 on the fuelling point too. The first time I’ve managed to get 3 locos in a photo at St. Blazey for a few years. 

A shot looking the other way towards the harbour also included, not so much railway interest in this one but there are bits and pieces there which may draw some interest - work being done on the road around the crossing, the old fowey branch (now a haul road for lorries) and the Cornish mainline cutting across the scene.

Hope they’re of interest.

All the best, Jon

St Blazey from the south. 16th November 2023. Copyright Jon Hird

St Blazey and Par Harbour looking from the north. 16th November 2023. Copyright Jon Hird.

St Blazey from the south (2) 16th November 2023. Copyright Jon Hird.

Many thanks indeed Jon more very interesting and exciting views.

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Looking at Dawlish
Michael Adams

Hello Roger, Thank you for dealing with the last pictures of ‘Lion’. Here is an earlier picture of 50027 by Michael Adams at Dawlish, with an unknown up service on a dull 8 April 1980. Best wishes Michael Copyright Michael Adams

Thanks Michael

Another Big Cat

Michael Forward

Roger, My own picture now of 50028 ‘Tiger’ waiting at Salisbury on 15 August 1989 with the 13.18 to Waterloo,It is worth mentioning that ‘Lion’ can still be seen at the Watercress line, Hampshire. Thanks, Copyright Michael Forward

Thanks Michael

Pinhoe
Keith Turley

Colas liveried No.43277 with Ex. works classmate No.43013 on the rear approach Pinhoe station working the 1Q23 0556 Reading to Salisbury via Exeter Riverside. 16th November 2023 Copyright Keith Turley

Many thanks Keith - the leaves turning colour to autumnal shades make for an unusual picture with the Colas livery.

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Aerial view
Stoke Canon
Paul Barlow

A scene from last summer which has now passed into history. Cross country HST 43303 43239 works the 1227 Plymouth to Glasgow past Stoke Canon level crossing on 11 August 2023.jpg

kind regards,  Paul Barlow

43303 43239 works the 1227 Plymouth to Glasgow past Stoke Canon on 11th August 2023. Copyright Paul Barlow.

Many thanks Paul - memories are made of this!

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