Bodriggy Rd bridge
Paul Roach
Paul Roach
Some more progress today, pictures in the attached folder. lots of noise last night as they continued breaking out concrete on each pier and lifted out the old cast iron sections. Woke up this morning and the bridge was gone!
As was - Bodriggy Bridge. Copyright Paul Roach.
As on the morning of 6th March 2022. Copyright Paul Roach.
As on the morning of 6th March 2022. Copyright Paul Roach.
As on the morning of 6th March 2022. Copyright Paul Roach.
As on the morning of 6th March 2022. Copyright Paul Roach.
Many thanks Paul - good to get that done.
While Engineering Works trains are the main attraction in the west and far west Ken Mumford brings us views of steam activity at Swindon and Kemble.
Swindon Steam
7029 Clun Castle Swindon [1] 5th March 2022 Copyright Ken Mumford. Note by Ken - 7029 had passed Wootton Bassett Junction 3 minutes EARLY. Should have stopped at Rushey Platt BUT passed 7 minbtues EARLY and stopped alongside platform 3 instead of passing through. Left Swindon in a dramatic style 1 minute EARLY but passed Highworth Junction 5 mintues LATE - BUT WHAT A TYPICAL 4-cylinder locomotive start - where was Peter Handford?
7029 Clun Castle Swindon 5th March 2022 Copyright Ken Mumford
7029 Clun Castle Swindon 5th March 2022 Copyright Ken Mumford
7029 Clun Castle gets under way from Swindon 5th March 2022 Copyright Ken Mumford
Many thanks for this section Ken - we now move on to Kemble.
Kemble Steam
After seeing 7029 at Swindon i headed for Kemble where 60103 was to stop for water.
[1] The tanker - LARKINS with THE DARLING BUDS OF MAY slogans in various places on the tanker!
[2] to [4] various shots at Kemble - easily 100 people there!
Kind regards, Ken
[1] The tanker - LARKINS with THE DARLING BUDS OF MAY slogans in various places on the tanker!
[2] to [4] various shots at Kemble - easily 100 people there!
Kind regards, Ken
Awaiting 60103 Flying Scotsman [1] 5th March 2022. Copyright Ken Mumford
60103 [2] 5th March 2022. Copyright Ken Mumford.
60103 [3] 5th March 2022. Copyright Ken Mumford
Two views for the price of one!! Flying Scotsman departs Swindon 5th March 2022. Copyright Ken Mumford.
Well done Ken - a busy day.
Powderham
Keith Turley
Keith Turley
No.1. GBRF class 66/7 No.66708 'Jayne' passes Powderham working the 6G71 08:13 Westbury to Burngullow Junc. 5th March 2022 Copyright Keith Turley
No.2. Freightliner class 66/5 No.66502 T/T with classmate No.66533 pass Exminster working the 6Y44 12:43 Westbury to Burngullow Junc. 5th March 2022 Copyright Keith Turley
No.3. GWR Hitachi class 802 unit No.802013 (with nose cone missing) leads classmate No.802021 passing Exminster working the 1C80 12:04 London Paddington to St. Austell service.5th March 2022. Copyright Keith Turley
Brilliant sunshine - many thanks Keith.
Climbing St Austell Bank
Julian Stephens
Julian Stephens
A low sun illuminates the cab of 66502 and the bridge nicely as the 12.43 Westbury - Burngullow powers its way up the bank towards St Austell. 5th March 2022. Copyright Julian Stephens
66553 brings up the rear The length of the heavy train is clearly seen as it passes the disconnected metals of the line which once served St Austell Goods. 66502 passes under the road bridge to enter St Austell station. Copyright Julian Stephens.
Many thanks Julian.