Taunton
Paul Barlow
Paul Barlow
HST with 43041 & 43155 on the 08.45 Penzance -Paddington seen from 40 steps - the footbridge just to the west of Taunton station on the 28th May 2007. The Power cars in the FGW barbie livery still had the original engines. Copyright Paul Barlow.
Many thanks Paul.
High Summer
Freight
Craig Munday
Freight
Craig Munday
Hi Keith With my favourite 8 weeks in full flow, I thought I'd better get some freight shots. The clay to Carne Point will be having a "siesta" for a few weeks due to Imerys winding down production in the coming weeks. 66012 worked the final train (for now) on 19th June and is seen climbing Treverrrin bank and is again seen pushing back onto St Blazey on a hazy evening. On 18th I popped down to Moorswater after a night shift to catch Mark Fabiano shunting the PCA tanks with 70809. The oxeye daisies look a treat on the former platform outside the terminal. Then on the longest day, a treat as 66185 and 66192 working 6W02 top and tail departed Carne Point for Lostwithiel. The cloud was difficult to avoid, but with such a long train, it was lit either end anyway! I crammed the whole train on the causeway to bring an alternative to the usual clay empties here. Kind regards Craig.
Craigs done well to get the complete train in here! 66012 with the 6G09 in St Blazey yard . 19th June 2020. Copyright Craig Munday.
66185 seen at Golant on the 21st June 2020. Copyright Craig Munday.
66012 6G09 Treverrin 19th June 2020. Copyright Craig Munday
70809 at Moorstwater with the 6C36. Seen on the 18th June 2020. Copyright Craig Munday
Craigs New Book - now due out on July 8th - have you ordered your copy yet? See ordering details in an earlier edition of this News column.
Many thanks Craig - hope the high summer continues for a while yet.