27/5/2024

The Bodmin Railway
Branch Line Gala
25th May 2024
Roger Winnen

240525a The Cnina Clay empties seen passing through Bodmin Parkway. Copyright Roger Winnen

240525b 5553 arrives at Bodmin Parkway on the 10.00 service from Bodmin General. Copyright Roger Winnen

240525c 5553 Running around at Bodmin Parkway. Copyright Roger Winnen

240525d Awaiting departure at 10.30 for Bodmin General. Copyright Roger Winnen

240525e On the approach to Bodmin General we pass the preserved CDAs. Copyright Roger Winnen

240525f The Bubble Car provides the 11.00 service to Boscarne. Copyright Roger Winnen

240525g Arrival at Boscarne Junction. Copyright Roger Winnen

240525h Arrival at Boscarne Junction. Copyright Roger Winnen

240525i Passing 5552 on shed at Bodmin. Copyright Roger Winnen

240525l Alfred and the Beattie Well Tank at Bodmin. Copyright Roger Winnen

240525m The Bubble car provides the 12.10 service to Bodmin Parkway. Copyright Roger Winnen

240525n Prior to departure for Bodmin Parkway we see the approaching goods arriving in Platform 2 at General Station. Copyright Roger Winnen

240525o A line up of engines in the yard at Bodmin. Copyright Roger Winnen

240525p The Bubble Car at Coleslogget Halt Copyright Roger Winnen

240525q 'Say it with flowers' at Bodmin Parkway Station. Copyright Roger Winnen

240525r Action at Bodmin. Copyright Roger Winnen

240525s 5552 on the 13.00hrs to Bodmin General. Copyright Roger Winnen

240525t Ex Devonport Dockyard Saddle Tank displayed in the yard, this engine has not worked for many years. Copyright Roger Winnen

240525u A line up of locos in the yard at Bodmin. Copyright Roger Winnen

240525v Motor Rail service at Bodmin. Copyright Roger Winnen

240525w 5552 at Boscarne Junction. Copyright Roger Winnen

240525x 5553 Rounds the curve into Bodmin General. Copyright Roger Winnen

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Type 5's at Westbury
Guy Vincent

Friday 24th May. 60029 'Ben Nevis' heading down the Westbury avoiding line on a further 6Z60 1040 Willesden DC Rail sidings - Merehead train of empties for filling. This loco was a disappointment for several locals who had turned out expecting to see the two class 56s used on the last couple of trips. Copyright Guy Vincent.

Saturday 25th May. 56094 stabled next to platform 3 with long term resident 67027, formerly named 'Charlotte'. Within an hour 56094 had departed light for Bescot, it had only arrived the previous afternoon after a short spell based at Eastleigh. Sister loco 56090 was again present here (see photo posted last week), having come in light from Port Talbot on Friday afternoon. Copyright Guy Vincent.

Saturday 25th May. The other long-term Colas resident 67023 'Stella' outside the maintenance shed at Westbury where it has been for some weeks. Every few days the engine gets started and is then left to run for a period. Copyright Guy Vincent.

Tuesday 21st May. DB Cargo 66136 stabled at the end of the down yard sidings beyond the station car park. Copyright Guy Vincent.

Many thanks as always, Guy, another interesting and colourful batch of photos.

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Thundering round Maiden Newton
Bill Elston

Good afternoon everybody,

The Millbrook Meander railtour ran today (26.05), from Eastleigh to Eastleigh via Salisbury, Yeovil and Weymouth.

This was hauled t/t by Hanson and Hall class 50, 50008, and Freightliner 66509.  The stock was London Transport's maroon 4TC set, seen here passing Maiden Newton.

Hope these are of interest,

Best wishes,

Bill

50008 'Thunderer' arrives at Maiden Newton with a 4TC unit in tow. 26.05.2024, copyright Bill Elston.

Plenty of enthusiasts are on the platform ready for the arrival of the railtour. 26.05.2024, copyright Bill Elston.

A close up look at the well presented '50'. 26.05.2024, copyright Bill Elston.

Passing the signalbox, 'Thunderer' heads away. 26.05.2024, copyright Bill Elston.

One final look at 50008. 26.05.2024, copyright Bill Elston.

Tailgunner 66509. 26.05.2024, copyright Bill Elston.

Many thanks Bill, much appreciated.

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Roskear Junction
Roger Geach

Good Morning 

Nice to see RW pictures around Camborne. (Click here and scroll down)

Here is mine Roskear very recently, not changed that much in 50 years unlike some places.

Also a picture of a IET service from Penzance to Plymouth the same time from Roskear Footbridge tuesday 21 5 2024.

I much prefer the days of old and looked to see if i was out that day 2 4 1976 a friday. I was, the 47 on the milk was 47087 on the 6a21 1640 st erth - acton milk. 

1056 I saw on the 1b65 1330 paddington to penzance service which RW photographed at Marazion. 

1030 was on 4m05 1250 penzance - crewe vans which it worked to Plymouth and later came back on the 2b24 1745 plymouth - penzance stopper.

Great pictures.

Roger Geach 

Roskear Junction Signal Box pictured on 21.05.2024. Copyright Roger Geach.

A GWR IET unit heads upcountry past Roskear. 21.05.2024, copyright Roger Geach.

Thanks very much, Roger - it's a testament to your record keeping that you can ID the locos RW photographed all those years ago, well done!

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Bodmin Branch Line Gala - Day 2
Jon Hird

Double-headed Praries 5552 and 5553 pound up the bank from Bodmin Parkway with the last train of the weekend on 26.05.2024. Copyright Jon Hird.

'Judy' arrives at Bodmin General from Boscarne Junction. 26.05.2024, copyright Jon Hird.

Many more photos from this event to come from various contributors - please keep an eye on our 'Features' page.