28th October 2023

28/10/2023

QUEEN VICTORIA'S ROYAL COACH

Sirwell Coach Copyright Tony Freeman

Taking a look around the Shirwell coach courtesy Tony Freeman.

Sirwell Coach Copyright Tony Freeman

Many thanks to all concerned with this article - Mr. Bert Conibeer, Mr. Tony Freeman for the photographs, and the Editor of the Western Morning News who gave permission for the reproduction of the article and of course to Michael L. Roach who sought and obtained permission for the CRS to include this most interesting article. Has anybody got a worthy secure home for this historic vehicle please?

Signals at Exeter
Michael Adams

Hello Roger, Nice pictures of the signals at Truro,photograph them while you can. Here is Michael Adam’s picture of the lovely semaphores at Exeter St.David’s.Taken on 25 June 1983 it shows 46014 with the 08.55 from Penzance to Manchester. Copyright Michael Adams

Thanks very much Michael

Blue Pullman
Cowley Bridge
Keith Turley

On 27th October 2023 LSL class 43 power car No.43055 with classmate No.43059 on the rear pass Cowley Bridge Junc. working the 5Z42 08:57 Crewe HS to Goodrington CHS empty stock move ready for a Paignton to Carlisle charter on the 28th.
Regards Keith Turley.

Always good for a smashing shot - the Blue Pulman - Cowley Bridge Exeter 27th October 2023. Copyright Keith Turley.

Many thanks Keith.

Drone over
Exeter
Paul Barlow

Hello Keith
A drone shot today of the Midland Pullman ECS to Goodrington running about half an hour early. This will form the 0458 Paignton to Carlisle tour tomorrow.

Kind regards, Paul Barlow

Another amazing shot from Paul Barlow. Copyright. 43055 43059 08.57 Crewe to Goodrington. Copyright Paul Barlow.

Many thanks indeed Paul.

Two more very interesting links from
Colin Burges

The fun that can be had with a simple prop:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/373973826510518/permalink/1460053614569195/?mibextid=oMANbw
Narrow gauge brake van built in the Edwardian era for a railway staffed by men of lesser stature.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/373973826510518/permalink/1460707204503836/?mibextid=oMANbw

All the best, Colin Burges.

WWL - Well Worth Looking. Many thanks Colin for the Tavistock sign parade and another glimpse into the fascinating site and products you have at Christow.

St Austell
Ross Griffiths

Please find attached some images of Castle Class HSTs this morning following a quick jaunt to St Austell and back to squeeze in as many final journeys as possible before they're gone.
The power cars are:
43004 'Caerphilly Castle' and 43153 'Chûn Castle' departing St Austell with the 1015 Plymouth to Penzance.

43029 'Caldicot Castle' runs into St Austell past the closed signal box with the 1050 Penzance to Cardiff Central

All the best, Ross.

43004 at St Austell on the 1015 Plymouth to Penzance. 27th October 2023. Copyright Ross Griffiths'

43153 brings up the rear on the 10.15 Plymouth to Penzance service. 27th October 2023. Copyright Ross Griffiths

43 029 runs into St Austell past the closed signal box with the 1050 Penzance to Cardiff Central. 27th October 2023. Copyright Ross Griffiths.

Many thanks Ross - keep up the travelling.

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