Visits to
Swindon Works
Mick House and Paul Barlow
Swindon Works
Mick House and Paul Barlow
Our coverage of visits to Swindon Works has been increased in the past month by pictures of visits in 1985 by Mick House and Paul Barlow - see our Chippenham to Swindon plus the works section for these.
Many thanks for your additional pictures Mick and Paul
Stratton Green
Ken Mumford
Ken Mumford
Only the second time I've been out to photograph trains and the first time I've driven this year!
5Q76 consisted of 37884 hauling coaches for scrap 321348 and 321442. I was at the Stratton Green Overbridge (about 2 miles east of Swindon station).
5Q76 consisted of 37884 hauling coaches for scrap 321348 and 321442. I was at the Stratton Green Overbridge (about 2 miles east of Swindon station).
Stratton Green 27th February 2021. Copyright Ken Mumford.
It's a very warm welcome back to Ken Mumford who has suffered that dreadful disease Coronavirus and thankfully recovered - we wish you a speedy return to full and good health Ken.
Bomb diverts at or near
Pinhoe
Keith Turley
Pinhoe
Keith Turley
A bit of excitement in Exeter today owing to an unexploded bomb being found near Exeter Riverside Yard. Regards Keith Turley
802103 approaches Pinhoe with the 1C83 the 12.03 Paddington to Penzance service. 27th February 2021 Copyright Keith Turley.
802102 Approaches Pinhoe station with the 1A88 Penzance to Paddington 27th February 2021 Copyright Keith Turley
Many thanks Keith.