2nd June 2022

The Bodmin & Wenford Celebrates the Queens Platinum Jubilee 2022
Roger Winnen

220602a 4612 Decorated for the Queen Platinum Jubilee today 2nd June 2022. Copyright Roger Winnen

4612 Departs from Bodmin Parkway on the last train of the day, its 2nd June 2022. Copyright Roger Winnen

220602c 08359 banks the train out of Bodmin Parkway this afternoon. This being the last working of the day. Copyright Roger Winnen

Royal train on the Falmouth branch
Carnon Viaduct
Emma Shard

With Her Majesty The Queen celebrating her Platinum Jubilee this weekend, one remembers her visit to Falmouth for her Golden Jubilee on the 1st May 2002. This was the start of her Golden Jubilee tour, Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh travelled on the Royal Train to Falmouth where Her Majesty would open the National Maritime Museum and name the RNLI life boat 'Robert Cox Scott'.

47798 'Prince William' leading the Royal Train crossing over Carnon viaduct with HRH The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. Copyright Emma Shard.

47799 'Prince Henry' at the rear of the Royal Train crossing Carnon Viaduct 1st May 2002. Copyright Emma Shard

 Many thanks Emma, a very appropriate picture.
Carnon viaduct was one of the last 'Brunel' timber viaducts to be replaced - this taking place with effect from the 13th August 1933. 
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47441 at Newton Abbot
Michael Adams

Hello Roger, Interesting pictures on the site as always,Michael Adams was and is a great lover of The Westerns so we both enjoy your pictures of the class. Here is a photo. from his collection showing 47441 waiting to leave Newton Abbot on 8 August 1984 with the 1010 Paignton to Plymouth. All the best Copyright Michael Adams

The 'Pink One'
Norton Fitzwarren
Bill Elston

The spent ballast trip working from Fairwater yd to  Bishops Lydeard and back was worked today by pink-liveried 66587, named
AS ONE, WE CAN.  Pink is the house colour of Ocean Network Express.  Photos show its progress from Bishops Lydeard back to Fairwater. 
Hope these are of interest, Bill 

66587 at Norton Fitzwarren approaching from Bishops Lydeard. 1st June 2022. Copyright Bill Elston

66587 Norton Fitzwarren. 1st June 2022. Copyright Bill Elston

66587 at Norton Fitzwarren 1st June 2022. Copyright Bill Elston

55587 waits to cross over at Norton Fitzwarren. 1st June 2022. Copyright Bill Elston

66587 crosses over at Norton Fitzwarren. 1st June 2022. Copyright Bill Elston

66587 Norton Fitzwarren 1st June 2022. Copyright Bill Elston

Many thanks Bill - most certainly of interest.
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A reminder of things past and things to come.
South Devon Gala 2017
Paul Barlow

Hello Keith
Some shots from the 2017 South Devon railway Diesel Gala, featuring the Clayton class 17 which will be visiting the West Somerset railway next weekend.
Kind regards, Paul. 

South Devon Diesel Gala Nov 2017. D8568 heads towards Totnes on a morning service at Caddaford 4th November 2017 Copyright Paul Barlow

D8568 leaves Buckfastleigh on its way to Totnes 4th November 2017. Copyright Paul Barlow

A nice reflection as Clayton D8568 on a Totnes to Buckfastleigh service Hood bridge River Dart 4 November 2017. Copyright Paul Barlow

D6501 approaches Hood bridge class 37 6975 is trailing on the rear The Postman headboard is in remembrance of popular class 33 basher John Frood who sadly passed away a year earlier. Copyight Paul Barlow.

Many thanks Paul
Don't forget the West Somerset Railway Class 17 visit this coming weekend.
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Stoke Canon
Paul Barlow

Hello again Keith.
Just found this shot of 43197 which has just been sent for scrap in happier days in 2017
Kind regards, Paul Barlow.

43197 43153 on rear passes Stoke Canon box on the 1703 Paddington to Penzance. 1st Sept 2017. Copyright Paul Barlow

Knowing the speed at which SIMS work this power car which last passed this spot a few hours ago no longer exists. Many thanks Paul.
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