Class 40 Railtour
Westward Whistler
Clive Smith
Westward Whistler
Clive Smith
Class 40 s - The Westward Whistler Railtour - October 1982 Four pictures of this memorable class 40 railtour to Devon. Having been visited by 40025 less than a month previously, Plymouth was visited by more 40s. Talk about being spoiled. Alas the weather did not live up to the occasion and it was a thoroughly miserable day.
Regards, Clive Smith. Many thanks Clive.
Regards, Clive Smith. Many thanks Clive.
(1) 40057 & 40084 are nearly at Plymouth station as they head up from Laira with the 'Westward Whistler' railtour 06.00 York - Plymouth on the 16th October 1982. Copyright Clive Smith
(2) Red-buffered 40084 nearest and 40057 run round the stock off the railtour at Plymouth station. 16th October 1982. Copyright Clive Smith.
(3) 40084 and 40057 are now seen at Mount Gould having uncoupled from the ECS at Laira. 16th October 1982. Copyright Clive Smith
(4) 40084 & 40057 return to York with the 16.00 from Plymouth return 'Westward Whistler' railtour. This is Skew Bridge at Plympton east of Plymouth in dank and miserable weather. 16th October 1982 Copyright Ciive Smith.
From the Paddy Bradley Collection
Charles at Redruth
Paddy Bradley
Charles at Redruth
Paddy Bradley
This gentleman was a porter at Redruth - what Paddy Bradley would like to know is - is Charles his Christian name and what is his Surname? From the Paddy Bradley Collection. Copyright. N.B Charles stands amidst a collection of once familiar platform equipment. The siding which would have been behind him has gone and the area has been converted to a car park.