3rd April 2023

 Visit to The Plym Valley and the Tamar Belle at Bere Ferrers
Roger Winnen

230402a The approach to the Plym Valley Station at Marsh Mills. Copyright Roger Winnen

230402b The former Cornish Skipper 142023 arrives at Marsh Mills. Copyright Roger Winnen

The departure of the 13.00 service from Marsh Mills to Plym Bridge Platform/Vopyright Roger Winnen

230402d 142023 has arrived at Plym Bridge Platform. Copyright Roger Winnen

230402e 142023 at Plym Bridge. Copyright Roger Winnen

230402f Its along way to York as the Pacer awaits departure for Marsh Mills. Copyright Roger Winnen

13002 Built in 1952 being the third Class 08 constructed stands opposite the 143 Class pacer at Marsh Mills. Copyright Roger Winnen

230402h We move to the Tamar Belle at Bere Ferrers here Lord St Leven is looking very smart. Copyright Roger Winnen

230402i Earl of Mount Edgcombe nicly spruced up at Bere Ferrers. Copyright Roger Winnen

230402j Its journeys end at Bere Ferrers after spending a short time with Chris Groves with tea and cake. Many Thanks Chris. Copyright Roger Winnen

New Signal at
Bodmin General
Chris Bellett

Attached is a photograph of Bodmin Generals latest new signal. Its a banner repeater (of the older non-LED/Fibre Optic type) for the Advanced Starting Signal No.3 which is hidden behind the trees in the left distance. The banner signal repeats the aspect of that signal to give advance warning to drivers.

Take Care,
Chris Bellett
CRS Member
Retired S&T Engineer

New signal at Bodmin General. 1st April 2023. Copyright Chris Bellett.

Many thanks Chris for your 'inside information' and photograph. Keep up the good work.
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Barnstaple
Roger Winnen

A railtour arrives on 1st April 1975 and the station suddely overflows. The rails in the fireground were of the line formerly to Ilfracombe. Copyright Roger Wnnen.

Now just a memory - the rusty sharp curves to and from the Ilfracombe branch both protected by check rails. 1st April 1975. Copyright Roger W|innen.

Many thanks Roger.
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