1st October 2021

Trevingey Crossing & Redruth
Steam Dreams Railtour  
Keith Jenkin & Martin Scane

Awoken from it's slumber in Slopers siding the Steam Dreams Charter returns heading over Trevingey Crossing. Despite the early morning sunshine the black livery doesn't show too well. CR KJ.

A couple of minutes later - 

Here’s the returning Steam Dreams Charter (with 33207 leading 37706) forging “throatily“ through Redruth station at 08.55 this morning during a nice sunny spell between showers. The train was well filled with passengers most of whom appeared to be tucking into hearty breakfasts. Lucky them. I think that the maroon West Coast Railways livery rather suits the two diesels. Cheers Martin Scane Copyright.

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More vintage at
Cowley Bridge
Ron Kosys

A very fine view of 47468 at Cowley Bridge Junction. Obviously 20th June 1984 was a nice warm day. Copyright Ron Kosys.

Many thanks Ron for a delightful shot.
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Around Purton
​Ken Mumford

The test train passes the site of Purton station. 29th September 2021. Copyright Ken Mumford.

The same location with an IET. Note the traces of white paint on the bridge wall to improve sighing of a long gone signal, 29th September 2021. Copyright Ken Mumford.

The military collection on Purton platform - taken with the owners permission. 29th September 2021. Copytright Ken Mumford.

Moving a short distance to Collins Lane Crossing.

9714 leads the Test Train towards the crossing. 29th September 2021. Copyright Ken Mumford.

Purton Collins Lane crossing. 37057 brings up the rear of the test train at the crossing. 29th September 2021 Copyright Ken Mumford.

Many thanks indeed Ken.
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Pictures from the past - 2006
Dartmoor Railway Diesel Gala
​Part 2
Paul Barlow

​6. 37142 stands at Meldon hired in from the Bodmin railway. 2006 Copyright Paul Barlow.

7. 66182 47716 plus TC unit 417 on 1150 Meldon to Coleford Junction Slug 37905 was on rear. Copyright Paul Barlow.

8. 47716 417 tc unit at Okehampton. 2006 Copyright Paul Barlow.

9. Ruston powered 37905 Meldon Quarry. 2006, Copyright Pal Barlow.

10. 31415 plus another stored class 31. 2006 Copyright Paul Barlow.

More glimpses from the past for which man thanks Paul.
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