Exmouth Jct. Blockade
David Tozer
David Tozer
A few pictures - for starters - received today at 11.14.
Exmouth Junction blockade 1 70806 25th October 2020. Copyright David Tozer.
Exmouth Junction blockade 2 70811 25th October 2020. Copyright David Tozer.
Exmouth Junction Blockade 3 70812 at Beacon Lane bridge - 2 25th October 2020 Copyright David Tozer
Many thanks David.
Kings Walk
Dawlish
Colin Burges
Dawlish
Colin Burges
Dear Keith, On Thursday I was viewing the completed King's Walk for the first time when along came the grubby Sandite Special. RHTT
Dawlish - the RHTT passes through the station on the 17th October 2020. Copyright Colin Burges. (Taken from what looks like a rather risky position)
Dawlish. The RHTT almost lost behind the new very high sea defences. 22nd October 2020 Colin Burges
It's an odd state of affairs when the next thing you see when turning the camera is Queen Mary II. She is now one of eight cruise ships at anchor in Babbacombe Bay, the largest assembly ever I should think. Even though I've seen them from Babbacombe Downs, Berry Head and Exmouth, they remain quite awesome. I wonder if some of them will ever go to sea again? Copyright Colin Burges.
Cheers Colin. Many thanks to you.
Collins Lane Crossing
Purton
Ken Mumford
Purton
Ken Mumford
Friends,
This morning I photographed a Wolverhampton to Windsor & Eton Riverside excursion passing the level crossing at Purton (Collins Lane).
For those interested the train was hauled by loco 47593 'Solway Princess' [under its name was an image of a Highland Terrier] followed by coaches 3125, 3045, 80046, 3122, 3148, 1211, 17056, 3448, 3384 with loco 47712 on the end.
Kind regards,
Ken Mumford.[Member of the Swindon & District Camera Club]
This morning I photographed a Wolverhampton to Windsor & Eton Riverside excursion passing the level crossing at Purton (Collins Lane).
For those interested the train was hauled by loco 47593 'Solway Princess' [under its name was an image of a Highland Terrier] followed by coaches 3125, 3045, 80046, 3122, 3148, 1211, 17056, 3448, 3384 with loco 47712 on the end.
Kind regards,
Ken Mumford.[Member of the Swindon & District Camera Club]
47 513 'Solway Princess'. 24th October 24th 2020. Copyright Ken Mumford
Many thanks Ken.
Swindon and Cricklade Rly
Blunsdon Depot
Ken Mumford
Blunsdon Depot
Ken Mumford
On my home from Purton I called in at the Blunsdon depot of the above railway. They are open today and tomorrow - hopefully today with diesel trains, tomorrow with steam.
My photos show 35011 named 'General Steam Navigation'. In green [0531] is its boiler whilst the frame [0533 and 0538] was in quite a difficult position to photograph.. The plan is to complete this loco in its ORIGINAL condition as a 'Spam Can' i.e. as it was built around the time of the end of World War 2. It's a fascinating story of what they have to do.
Kind regards,
Ken Mumford - Swindon Camera Club member.
My photos show 35011 named 'General Steam Navigation'. In green [0531] is its boiler whilst the frame [0533 and 0538] was in quite a difficult position to photograph.. The plan is to complete this loco in its ORIGINAL condition as a 'Spam Can' i.e. as it was built around the time of the end of World War 2. It's a fascinating story of what they have to do.
Kind regards,
Ken Mumford - Swindon Camera Club member.
This loco was/is actually named 'General Steam Navigation' after the shipping company of the same name which used to operate vessels from Three Quays in Lower Thames Street in the City of London and which subsequently as taken over by P&O.
Many congratulations on an excellent website which I view with great interest daily. Keep up the good work. Phil Nall
Additional information for which we are most grateful to Phil Nall
Many congratulations on an excellent website which I view with great interest daily. Keep up the good work. Phil Nall
Additional information for which we are most grateful to Phil Nall
Blunsdon - 35011 'General Steam Navigation' under restoration (1) 24th October, Copyright Ken Mumford
Blunsdon - 35011 'General Steam Navigation' under restoration (2) 24th October, Copyright Ken Mumford
Looking very smart. Blunsdon - 35011 'General Steam Navigation' under restoration (3) 24th October, Copyright Ken Mumford
Many thanks Ken.
Ashbury Crossing
Ken Mumford
Ken Mumford
Ashbury Crossing 60074 with a tanker train. 24th October 2020 Copyright Ken Mumford
The war memorial at South Marston. Ken writes - soon we will be remembering those who gave their lives in many battles for this country and us [its people]. This is the REMEMBRANCE GARDEN with a memorial and two park-type benches although maybe it was a bit windy [and cold?] to sit and ponder. Copyright Ken Mumford.
Thus Ken finishes off a very busy day - many thanks Ken.
Five from Mark
Mark Lynam
Mark Lynam
Good afternoon, below are a few photos taken in the couple of days. Firstly chasing 66020 on the clay on Thursday then the New Measurement Train HST at Brea and Blue 150238 at Penryn.
Thanks,
Mark Lynam
Thanks,
Mark Lynam
Thursday 22nd - 66020 at Middleway St Blazey working the 6G09 13.02 Goonbarrow Junction Dbc to Fowey Docks Carne Point. Copyright Mark Lynam.
Still Thursday 22nd, 66020 at Lostwithiel station working 6G09 1302 Goonbarrow Junction Dbc to Fowey Dock Carne Point. A nice bright loco plus the white CDA's make for a fine photograph. Copyright Mark Lynam.
Having run round its train at Lostwithiel we 66020 at Coulson Park alongside the River Fowey. Copyright Mark Lynam.
Friday 23rd - 43062+43014 at Brea (At the former North Crofty Junction) working the 1Q18 0611 Reading Triangle Sidings to Paignton (via Penzance). Copyright Mark Lynam.
Friday 23rd afternoon One of the two blue 150s - 150238 crossing Collegewood viaduct in Penryn working 2T82 1515 Falmouth Docks to Truro. Copyright Mark Lynam.
Thank you Mark, you a very profitable two days with fine weather.