23rd June 2022

321 move to Long Marston
Andrew Jenkins

An unusual move from  Doncaster Decoy yard to Long Marston. Reported by Andrew Jenkns at Ashbury Crossing near Shrivenham on Monday 20th June 2022. The train was routed along the ECML, Acton - GWML to Swindon, then via Kemble and Worcester (reverse).
Regards, Andrew Jenkins

69002 with class 321 EMU at Ashbury Crossing Shrivenham. 20th June 2022. Copyright Andrew Jenkins

Many thanks - sent by Andrew to Ken Mumford.
​See further info from Guy Vincent below.​

Class 321 unit  move 
Additional from Info
Guy Vincent

The class 321 unit (321334) published on here today (23rd) was being moved to Long Marston for the 'Rail Live' exhibition taking place there on 22nd and 23rd June.  The barrier vans were 975974 and 975978.  According to reports the unit is to return to Doncaster on Friday 24th and will likely as not be top and tailed by locos 69002 and 69005 as far as Hanwell Bridge goods loop where one of them will be detached for return to Tonbridge.  Times are on Real Time Trains, headcode 5Z22.  All info provided in good faith.

Regards,  Guy Vincent

Many thanks Guy
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Another Castle Class name
Guy Vincent

​Newly named 43162 Caerhays Castle reported today leading 2U10 0746 Plymouth - Cardiff Central with 43158 at the rear.  A further name for the collection!   According to the diagram it's on and subject to any external factors (including strike service alterations) permitting, it should end the day at Penzance  IF  2C87 1800 ex Cardiff Central makes it through tonight.   Another Castle for you to research Keith!

Regards, Guy Vincent.

Many thanks Guy, has anybody seen it?
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Near Honiton
Clive Nye

A lineside shot of 33 005 near Honiton with 14.28 Exeter St Davids to Waterloo on 19th August 1978. Copyright Clive Nye

Many thanks Clive
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Roche Ramblings
Roger Winnen

Roger has very kindly sent in a bunch of pictures taken many years ago when as a young and fit man he took his camera along a section of the Par - Newquay branchline. On this occasion he left a train at Roche and walked to the infamous iron bridge over the A30 on Goss Moor - infamous because of the number of high sided vehicles decapitated after ignoring warning signs. This section of the old A3o has now been by-passed.

A Newquay bound Class 50 enters Roche Station. 10th July 1976. Copyright Roger Winnen

The well filled overnight train heads on towards it holiday destination, the passengers looking a little jaded. 10th July 1976. Copyright Roger Winnen.

A short and simple sign for short and simple station. 10th July 1976. Copyright Roger Winnen.

It's a mile to the station along the B3274. Vintage traffic passes the vintage cast sign at Roche village. 10th July 1976. Copyright Roger Winnen. No surprisingly referring to Google Earth Street view this cast sign seems to have disappeared - one can only hope it has found a good home!

A Class 25 and a Class 50 double head to Newquay. 10th July 1976.Copyright Roger Winnen

A Class 25 and a Class 50 approach the iron bridge over the A30 at Goss Moor on 10th July 1976. Copyright Roger Winnen

Crossing the iron bridge of Goss Moor. 10th July 1976.Copyright Roger Winnen. N.B. The height limit sign is clearly visible in the day light.

A Gloucester 3 Car Cross Country unit on a Plymouth to Newquay working. Saturday 10th July 1976 crossing Goss Moor. 10th July 1976. Copyright Roger Winnen.

An unidentified Class 50 on a Midday service from Newquay to Paddington opens up having crossed Goss Moor bridge . 10th July 1976. Copyright Roger Winnen

Many thanks Roger for this on today (23rd June 2022) - a strike bound day with no trains in Cornwall. 
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