The Bodmin Railway
'Branchline Gala'
Jon Hird & Mark Lynam
The Bodmin Railway are holding a branchline gala over this weekend, continuing today, 26.05.24. Here are some photos of Saturdays action, a feature will follow in due course with a selection of images.
Port of Par Bagnall Saddle Tank 'Judy' with a precious cargo on board! 25.05.2024, copyright Jon Hird.
5553 runs around at Bodmin Parking before working 10.30 back to Bodmin General. 25.05.2024, copyright Mark Lynam.
'Bubble Car' 121020 on the 10:10 from Boscarne Junction, a rare opportunity to photograph this unit at this location with the sun in the right place. 25.05.2024, copyright Jon Hird.
Beattie tank 30587 which has recently return to Bodmin on display. 25.05.2024, copyright Mark Lynam.
The view from the brake van veranda as 'Judy' gallops up the bank from Boscarne Junction. 25.05.2024, copyright Jon Hird.
A look inside the workshop which is open to visitors during the weekend sees 37142 which is currently undergoing an overhaul. 25.05.2024, copyright Mark Lynam.
Thank you Mark for sending in your photos, we will add the full set plus various others to our Features section tomorrow.
Milk Trains and more
in West Cornwall
2nd April 1976
Roger Winnen
in West Cornwall
2nd April 1976
Roger Winnen
760402a D1056 Western Sultan at Marazion. Copyright Roger Winnen
760402b D1063 Western Monitor working the Royal Mail. Engine withdrawn next day. Copyright Roger Winnen
760402c Coal Stage at Long Rock. Copyright Roger Winnen
760403a Roskear Junction Signal Box. Copyright Roger Winnen
760403b The 14.00 Pz to Birmingham at Camborne. Copyright Roger Winnen
760403d D1056 Western Sultan on the 09.30 Paddington to Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen
760403e D1030 Western Musketeer on the parcels approaching Camborne. Copyright Roger Winnen
760403f A Class 45 at Pengegeon, Camborne. Copyright Roger Winnen
760403g D1048 Western Lady on the Cornish Riviera at Dolcoath. Copyright Roger Winnen
760403h A Class 47 arrive at Dolcoath to pick up the milk from Dolcoath Siding. Copyright Roger Winnen
760403i A Class 47 arrive at Dolcoath to pick up the milk from Dolcoath Siding. Copyright Roger Winnen
760403j A Class 47 arrive at Dolcoath to pick up the milk from Dolcoath Siding. Copyright Roger Winnen
760403k A Class 47 arrive at Dolcoath to pick up the milk from Dolcoath Siding. Copyright Roger Winnen
760403l A Class 47 arrive at Dolcoath to pick up the milk from Dolcoath Siding. Copyright Roger Winnen
760403m A Class 47 arrive at Dolcoath to pick up the milk from Dolcoath Siding. Copyright Roger Winnen
760403n Departure of the milk from Dolcoath. Copyright Roger Winnen