6/4/2024

The North Wales Pullman
David Tozer

A couple of photos from my trip on the 0602 1Z77 Plymouth to Llandudno which was on time arriving at Exeter yesterday morning. Fabulous day out. . Dave

Fine dining on board. Copyright David Tozer

Many Thanks David

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The Plain Line Pattern Recognition (PLPR) train
Roger Winnen, Mick House,
Andrew Triggs & Jon Hird

43274 and 43257 visited Cornwall yesterday (05.04.24) running in 2+4 formation with the Plain Line Pattern Recognition (PLPR) train.

Mick House has kindly provided detailed images of the stock from the train, which we have added to the engineering section - please click here.

The PLPR crosses Hayle Viaduct. Copyright Andrew Triggs

240405a The PLPR at Penzance Station Copyright Roger Winnen

240405b Its on your bike at the other end. Copyright Roger Winnen

240405c PLPR awaits departure from Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen

43257 leads the return working past Long Rock. Copyright Mick House.

The returning PLPR passes Hayle. Copyright Andrew Triggs

43257 approaches St. Austell. Copyright Jon Hird.

43274 trailing as the train heads through St. Austell. Copyright Jon Hird.

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Long Rock Shed and Ponsandane in April 1976
Roger Winnen

760404a Demolition of Long Rock coal stage. Copyright Roger Winnen

760404b Demolition of Long Rock coal stage. Copyright Roger Winnen

760409d Demolitian of the coal stage at Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen

760409e Demolitian of the coal stage at Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen

760409g Demolitian of the coal stage at Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen

760410a Ponsandane Goods Depot 10th April 1976. Copyright Roger Winnen

760410a D1023 Western Fusilier brings stock out of Ponsandane Sidings on 10th April 1976. Copyright Roger Winnen

760410b A Western hauls the 11.00 from Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen

760410e Motive Power at Long Rock Class 25 52 and a 50. Copyright Roger Winnen

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Modern day at Long Rock
Mick House

57 602 Restormel Castle on the stops at Long Rock. 05.04.2024, copyright Mick House.

800 008 Alan Turing OBE FRS on the stops at Long Rock. Copyright Mick House.

Many thanks Mick.