Class 47s
Bristol Temple Meads
Michael Adams
Bristol Temple Meads
Michael Adams
Hello Roger, An earthquake, now snow ,what next?! Here are two pictures from Michael Adams taken at Temple Meads station on 20 July 1991.The first shows 47812 with the 10.18 departure for Penzance, from Manchester. Copyright Michael Adams
The second train 47460 and 47470 with the 10.37 Paignton to Glasgow,both Saturdays only trains. Copyright Michael Adams
Many Thanks Michael
Glorious West Cornwall
Andrew Triggs
Andrew Triggs
Afternoon Keith/Roger
Spent a couple of hours this morning driving to various sites to make the most of the clear Blue skies with added full sunshine, the enclosed shots of a fruitful trip for CRS
All the Best
Andrew
Spent a couple of hours this morning driving to various sites to make the most of the clear Blue skies with added full sunshine, the enclosed shots of a fruitful trip for CRS
All the Best
Andrew
Hayle Viaduct RHTT with DBC 66097 and 66113 running early again on the day 64 early on the way down to Penzance from Par and 123 early on the way back to St Blazey. Copyright Andrew Triggs
Hayle Viaduct RHTT with DBC 66097 and 66113 running early again on the day 64 early on the way down to Penzance from Par and 123 early on the way back to St Blazey. Copyright Andrew Triggs
150247 departing Lelant working 2A11 10.18 St Erth-St Ives. Copyright Andrew Triggs
43187 (with 43029) approaching Marazion working 2U20 10.50 Penzance-Cardiff Central. Copyright Andrew Triggs
At around only 3 degrees in temperature 43153 (with 43189) approaches Marazion working 2C09 06.50 Bristol T.M-Penzance. Copyright Andrew Triggs
Many Thanks Andrew
Greyhound 120
Andrew & Diane Jones
Andrew & Diane Jones
T9 Charlies Gate 1 2010 Copyright Andrew and Diane Jones
Dear Keith and Valerie, The articles written by Michael L Roach continue to enhance our Knowledge of 1962 and its importance in history as a major turning point for British Railways.
Unfortunately I was too young to witness this period, but through preservation its possible to get a glimpse of what I missed.
Please find attached photographs taken at Charlies Gate near Bodmin Rd of 30120 storming the grade in the period 2010/2011.
Although initially preserved by the National Railway Museum after being withdrawn from Exmouth Junction Shed in 1961, a subsequent heavy repair was carried out at Eastleigh in 1962 and it returned to service for a short while until late 1963.
After withdrawal, 30120 moved around a fair bit and eventually ended up on the Swanage Railway until 1993 and then to the Bluebell Railway where it was on static display until 2008.
Eventually moving to the Bodmin Railway, 30120 was retuned to steam after extensive repairs in 2010.
In engineering terms the Drummond design was relatively simple design and was well liked by Drivers and crew.
They were nicknamed ‘Greyhounds’ due to their top speed of 85mph and proved well suited to the Southerns western region partly due to their light axle loadings and short frame length.
13 of the class were converted to oil burning in 1947 but all were withdrawn in 1948 at the end of the experiment.
20 of the unconverted remained in service until the early 60’s.
30120 is now awaiting a boiler assessment at Swanage and possible reinstatement.
Very best wishes Andrew and Diane
Unfortunately I was too young to witness this period, but through preservation its possible to get a glimpse of what I missed.
Please find attached photographs taken at Charlies Gate near Bodmin Rd of 30120 storming the grade in the period 2010/2011.
Although initially preserved by the National Railway Museum after being withdrawn from Exmouth Junction Shed in 1961, a subsequent heavy repair was carried out at Eastleigh in 1962 and it returned to service for a short while until late 1963.
After withdrawal, 30120 moved around a fair bit and eventually ended up on the Swanage Railway until 1993 and then to the Bluebell Railway where it was on static display until 2008.
Eventually moving to the Bodmin Railway, 30120 was retuned to steam after extensive repairs in 2010.
In engineering terms the Drummond design was relatively simple design and was well liked by Drivers and crew.
They were nicknamed ‘Greyhounds’ due to their top speed of 85mph and proved well suited to the Southerns western region partly due to their light axle loadings and short frame length.
13 of the class were converted to oil burning in 1947 but all were withdrawn in 1948 at the end of the experiment.
20 of the unconverted remained in service until the early 60’s.
30120 is now awaiting a boiler assessment at Swanage and possible reinstatement.
Very best wishes Andrew and Diane
T9 Charlies Gate 1 2010 Copyright Andrew and Diane Jones
Many thanks for your additional information Andrew - it is much appreciated.
Three Peaks
Ross Griffiths
Ross Griffiths
Hope this finds you well,
Please find attached three images of 'Peaks' at different locations throughout the south west, for use on the site.
All three are scans of slides that have been acquired with copyright, the original photographers are unknown.
All the best, Ross Griffiths.
Please find attached three images of 'Peaks' at different locations throughout the south west, for use on the site.
All three are scans of slides that have been acquired with copyright, the original photographers are unknown.
All the best, Ross Griffiths.
1. 45035 rounds the curve on the approach to Teignmouth with the 0639 Leeds-Penzance on 16th Sept. 1977. Copyright Ross Griffiths.
2. 46002 is seen running south towards Powderham crossing with a wonderful mixed freight that, amongst others, features a Siphon G 'Enparts' van, four Presflo wagons, a Trestrol wagon, various box vans, various OWV china clay wagons and two Polybulks, comprising 35 wagons in total. This could possibly be the Exeter Riverside to Plymouth Friary Goods, no exact date information is available but thought to be sometime during 1979. Copyright Ross Griffiths.
3. 46031 crosses the viaduct at Hayle with a mix of passenger and parcel coaches on an unknown up service on 12th July 1979. Copyright Ross Griffiths. Note in the foreground the nicely polished metals of the Hayle Harbour branch - this closed on the 7th July 1982.
Many thanks Ross - a real nostalgic collection.
Shades of Winter
Craig Munday
Craig Munday
Hi Keith
A selection from previous weeks for you.
A couple of early morning shots from the box window at Liskeard. A ghastly forecast but some nice light effects first thing as the late running down sleepers ran by. This was followed by dramatic lighting to the Glasgow bound Voyager. Both taken on 20th Nov.
A visit to Hayle on 29th saw some usable light, so a nipped up to Laity's Lane east of Angarrack for 2U24 Cardiff bound. These are the final weeks for Castle sets running through to Wales on these services.
A day later, the forecast produced 2 inches of snow across Clay Country. It melted quickly by midday, so I had to capitalise on it during the hour of 11. This saw two Castle sets in action, and 66165 arrive back at Burngullow with loaded JIAs for Stoke. A line of already loaded wagons sit in the wharf in the second picture.
Notable that no Carne Point clay has been loaded by train from the plant at Treviscoe since the end of the CDAs.
Cheers for now, Craig Munday.
A selection from previous weeks for you.
A couple of early morning shots from the box window at Liskeard. A ghastly forecast but some nice light effects first thing as the late running down sleepers ran by. This was followed by dramatic lighting to the Glasgow bound Voyager. Both taken on 20th Nov.
A visit to Hayle on 29th saw some usable light, so a nipped up to Laity's Lane east of Angarrack for 2U24 Cardiff bound. These are the final weeks for Castle sets running through to Wales on these services.
A day later, the forecast produced 2 inches of snow across Clay Country. It melted quickly by midday, so I had to capitalise on it during the hour of 11. This saw two Castle sets in action, and 66165 arrive back at Burngullow with loaded JIAs for Stoke. A line of already loaded wagons sit in the wharf in the second picture.
Notable that no Carne Point clay has been loaded by train from the plant at Treviscoe since the end of the CDAs.
Cheers for now, Craig Munday.
he down sleeper approaches Liskeard1C50 57602 (2) 20th November 2023. Copyright Craig Munday
1S43 departs Liskeard 220021 (1) 20th November 2023. Copyright Craig Munday.
2U24 Laity's Lane bridge (2) 29th November 2023. Copyright Craig Munday.
43153 43189 Henball Lane (1) 30th November 2023. Copyright Craig Munday.
Henball Lane 2U20 43029 43187 Henball Lane (4) 30th November 2023. Copyright Craig Munday.
66165 emerges from the Parkandillack branch at Burngullow 6B00 (5) 30th November 2023. Copyright Craig Munday.
66165 at Burngullow 6B00 (8) 30th November 2023. Copyright Craig Munday
Many thanks Craig for your usual crop of excellent pictures.
Statesman at Swindon
Colin Pidgeon
Colin Pidgeon
2 photos of D1935 (47805) t&t 47712 on 1Z48 Statemans Rail 'The Bath Spa Christmas Statesman at Swindon 29-11-2023.
D1935 Roger Hosking MA at Swindon on the 1Z48 Hull to Bath Spa. 29th November 2023. Copyright Colin Pidgeon.
47712 Lady Diana Spencer on the back. Copyright Colin Pidgeon.
Many thanks Colin, keep up the good work.