6th November 2021

Cowley
Paul Barlow

47829 wearing the Police livery as it hauls the 06.08 Derby to Plymouth the 1V35 seen here at Cowley on the 4th May 2002 Copyright Paul Barlow

A smashing reflection shot of a now forgotten livery - many thanks Paul.

Roger Aston asks
Does anyone know please.

We are going to London on sleeper on Tuesday 14th December. I was surprised to see that the sleeper is starting in Truro with ECS coming from Laira due to Track closure between Truro and Penzance 14th -17th December. Do not know what is planned.
Best regards, Roger 

Looks interesting - does anybody know please. 
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Bitton
Guy Vincent

This morning we paid a short visit to the Avon Valley Railway preservation site at Bitton station on the former LMS line from Bristol via Mangotsfield to Bath (Green Park).   A small number of ex BR diesels are present including three shunters, 07010, 08202 and 09015, two class 31s 31101 and 31130 and a 2 car class 107 DMU SC52006 & SC52025.  No trains were operating but we spent an enjoyable couple of hours drinking tea, eating cake and chatting with some of the friendly volunteers in the excellent  (warm!) cafe / museum, currently this is open daily and I can thoroughly recommend a visit.  

Best regards,Guy and Cathy Vincent

Bitton Avon Valley Railway 09015 5th November 2021. Copyright Guy Vincent.

A lovely atmospheric shot with interesting pointwork. Bitton AVR 31101 31130 08202 5th November 2021. Copyright Guy Vincent.

Bitton AVR 07005 5th November 2021. Copyright Guy Vincent.

Bitton AVR SC52025 5th November 2021. Copyright Guy Vincent.

Very nice to see things looking good - many thanks Guy.
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Bitton Remembered
Keith Jenkin and Roger Winnen

The occasion of a CRS visit.

Bitton on the 10th November 1979. Nice and tidy. Copyright Roger Winnen.

The CRS headboard decorates a train from Oldland Common approaching Bitton. 17th September 1983 Copyright Roger Winnen

Former member Graham Hooper leans out of the window at Bitton 3rd July 1999, Copyright Roger Winnen.

Many thanks to Roger Winnen - you'll also find more of this line if you click here.