An Evening at Cockwood Harbour
David Tozer
David Tozer
A couple from this evening DB Class 66 66023 wearing King Charles 111 livery. 1030 0Z14 Westbury to Par and return. Copyright David Tozer
GBRF Class 50's 50049 ' Defiance' and 50034 which in fact was 50007 renumbered. This was the 1700 1Z52 Paignton to Ipswich. Copyright David Tozer
Many Thanks David
Not all railway but you mustn't miss this one
Gloucester to Chepstow
Colin Burges
Gloucester to Chepstow
Colin Burges
This ride along the Gloucester Canal may interest some of your readers, as it contains much railway interest.
https://www.teignrail.co.uk/scouting/84-sharpness-gloucester-and-chepstow/
Cheers, Colin Burges.
https://www.teignrail.co.uk/scouting/84-sharpness-gloucester-and-chepstow/
Cheers, Colin Burges.
Many thanks Colin - excellent material - not to be missed.
Staffords Bridge
& Ellerhayes
Paul Barlow
& Ellerhayes
Paul Barlow
Heading for pastures a new de branded 43158 and 43022 work the 11. 00 Laira to Kings Norton 27th July 2023. Copyright Paul Barlow.
A Panned shot showing detail of 43158 Copyright Paul Barlow
43239 and 43301 at Ellerhayes Silverton on the 12.27 Plymouth to Glasgow 28th July 2023. Copyright Paul Barlow.
Many thanks Paul - you are achieving great success with your drone.
Contributions from
Par & Lostwithiel
James May
Par & Lostwithiel
James May
Dear Keith and the team,
I am a long-term follower of the Cornwall Railway Society and your daily updates always allow escapism from the usual routine. Living in Hampshire, seeing all of the regular updates – whether present or past content – are always welcome and appreciated.
I am presently down in Cornwall for a week and thought that I may be able to share some photos that I have taken over the week. I am usually a bus man, but Cornwall and the prospect of change does funny things to you! The history of the Cornish railways fascinates me along with the promise of (hopefully) sunny and relaxed breaks.
Picture 1: Cross Country’s Class 221 221135 heads north on 25th July with the 1S47 0837 Penzance to Edinburgh service. I usually catch the 0945(ish) service in to Truro and have seen the Cross Country arrival at Par for many years, whether it be to Scotland or Manchester. To see it roaring through took me a little by surprise. Pictured 25th July 2023.
Picture 2: Not the best photo, but I am a busman as I say and not used to the lengths and speed of the railway! Here, having returned me safely from Penzance to Par illustrates 43155 leading the 2U32 1650 Penzance to Cardiff Central at Par, with 43010 on the rear. I always tend to take a photo of the train that I’ve just got off for keepsake at Par… will this be the last time I am on an HST? Pictured 25th July 2023.
Picture 3: Taken the next day, here is Class 150 150244 having just arrived, pictured following the 1310 arrival from Newquay, alongside 802009 on the 2P16 Penzance to Plymouth route – note how the weather has changed in less than 24 hours! I was on the 150 from Newquay and we arrived in just a minute or two before the IET arrived from Penzance – many passengers were pleased to be able to make the connection so efficiently.
Picture 4: A longer shot illustrating 150244 at Par again - I took this one as it moves on the 5N07 Par to Par Chapel Siding to illustrate the shunt signal in use, as I know the semaphores will be gone by my visit next summer.
Pictures 5: Finally, popping up the line to Lostwithiel, here is HST 43154 arriving with the 2C27 1417 Plymouth to Penzance service, in the pouring rain and framed by one of the semaphores which will be no more the next time I visit. 43092 was on the rear. I know the IETs are a little like marmite – some people love them, others dislike them – but there is a certain thrill and sense of occasion when an HST arrives in the station more than other types in the south west.
Feel free to use as many or as few of the photos that you wish; thank you for all the good work that you continue to do.
Best wishes, James
I am a long-term follower of the Cornwall Railway Society and your daily updates always allow escapism from the usual routine. Living in Hampshire, seeing all of the regular updates – whether present or past content – are always welcome and appreciated.
I am presently down in Cornwall for a week and thought that I may be able to share some photos that I have taken over the week. I am usually a bus man, but Cornwall and the prospect of change does funny things to you! The history of the Cornish railways fascinates me along with the promise of (hopefully) sunny and relaxed breaks.
Picture 1: Cross Country’s Class 221 221135 heads north on 25th July with the 1S47 0837 Penzance to Edinburgh service. I usually catch the 0945(ish) service in to Truro and have seen the Cross Country arrival at Par for many years, whether it be to Scotland or Manchester. To see it roaring through took me a little by surprise. Pictured 25th July 2023.
Picture 2: Not the best photo, but I am a busman as I say and not used to the lengths and speed of the railway! Here, having returned me safely from Penzance to Par illustrates 43155 leading the 2U32 1650 Penzance to Cardiff Central at Par, with 43010 on the rear. I always tend to take a photo of the train that I’ve just got off for keepsake at Par… will this be the last time I am on an HST? Pictured 25th July 2023.
Picture 3: Taken the next day, here is Class 150 150244 having just arrived, pictured following the 1310 arrival from Newquay, alongside 802009 on the 2P16 Penzance to Plymouth route – note how the weather has changed in less than 24 hours! I was on the 150 from Newquay and we arrived in just a minute or two before the IET arrived from Penzance – many passengers were pleased to be able to make the connection so efficiently.
Picture 4: A longer shot illustrating 150244 at Par again - I took this one as it moves on the 5N07 Par to Par Chapel Siding to illustrate the shunt signal in use, as I know the semaphores will be gone by my visit next summer.
Pictures 5: Finally, popping up the line to Lostwithiel, here is HST 43154 arriving with the 2C27 1417 Plymouth to Penzance service, in the pouring rain and framed by one of the semaphores which will be no more the next time I visit. 43092 was on the rear. I know the IETs are a little like marmite – some people love them, others dislike them – but there is a certain thrill and sense of occasion when an HST arrives in the station more than other types in the south west.
Feel free to use as many or as few of the photos that you wish; thank you for all the good work that you continue to do.
Best wishes, James
221135 Par 1S47 the 08.37 Penzance to Edinburgh 25th July 2023. Copyright James May
43155+43010-Par-2U32 1650 Penzance to Cardiff Central - 25th July 2023 Copyright James May
802009-Par-2P16 Penzance to Plymouth-with 150244 26th July 2023 Copyright James May
43154+43092-Lostwithiel-2C27 1418 Plymouth to Penzance - 26th July 2023 Copyright James May
Many thanks James - not a good week for a holiday methinks - hope its better soon.
Swindon
Swindon 26th July 2023. Copyright Colin Pidgeon
Swindon 26th July 2023. Copyright Colin Pidgeon.
Many thanks Colin.
Oxford
Peter Todd
Peter Todd
70811 passes through Oxford 26th July 2023 Copyright Peter Todd
66138 at Oxford 26th July 2023 Copyright Peter Todd
66519 at Oxford 26th July 2023 Copyright Peter Todd
Didcot
Peter Todd
Peter Todd
66303 Didcot 26th July 2023 Copyright Peter Todd
Taken in a rush - Pendennis Castle - from the slopes at Didcot. 26th July 2023 Copyright Peter Todd
Many thanks for your Oxford and Didcot contributions Peter.
Severe damage at
Bath Green Park
Chris Osment
Bath Green Park
Chris Osment
Chris sadly reports - Keith
Earlier this year extensive work took place to renew the glazed roof of the 'train shed' of the former Bath Green Park station. Sadly, just after the work had finished, a fire broke out in the early hours of 23rd April and caused severe damage to part of the wooden superstructure on the south ('departure platform') side of the station - see https://www.bathecho.co.uk/news/es/firefighters-tackle-blaze-green-park-station-101838/ . This is slowly being repaired.
Chris
Earlier this year extensive work took place to renew the glazed roof of the 'train shed' of the former Bath Green Park station. Sadly, just after the work had finished, a fire broke out in the early hours of 23rd April and caused severe damage to part of the wooden superstructure on the south ('departure platform') side of the station - see https://www.bathecho.co.uk/news/es/firefighters-tackle-blaze-green-park-station-101838/ . This is slowly being repaired.
Chris
Many thanks for the information Chris - but very glad to hear of the repairs.