The Midland Pullman
and other coastal trains
Sam Ryder & Jon Hird
43049 and 43058 with a Chester - Paignton charter passing Coryton Cove on 12.04.2025. Copyright Sam Ryder.
Later in the day, the returning train heads back to Chester approaching Dawlish Warren. 12.04.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
The camping coaches and fun park at Dawlish Warren with a streak of Nanking Blue between them. 12.04.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
A crosscountry Voyager heads west at Coryton Cove. 12.04.2025, copyright Sam Ryder.
A GWR Hitachi unit passes Coryton Cove. 12.04.2025, copyright Sam Ryder.
A GWR Class 150 passes Langstone Rock, Dawlish Warren. 12.04.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
Many thanks, Sam
Sunny Cornish Photos
Paul Barlow
43188 43186 1015 Plymouth to Penzance passes over Largin viaduct. 10 April 2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
Drone view of 43097 43198 on 0850 Penzance to Plymouth passes over Largin Viaduct. 10 April 2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
158762 works the 0950 Penzance to Plymouth over St Pinnock viaduct. 10 April 2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
43198 43097 1142 Plymouth to Penzance passes Restormel. 10 April 2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
Ground level shot of 43198 43097 1142 Plymouth to Penzance passes Restormel. 10 April 2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
A great selection, many thanks indeed Paul
Good old days on
The Newquay Branch
Roger Winnen
Part 1
With notes from Roger Geach
A glimpse inside Newquay signal box. June 1973, copyright Roger Winnen.
Newquay Signal Box and a Western. 16th June 1973, copyright Roger Winnen.
Class 52 Western at Quintrel Downs on a Saturday Express. 16th June 1973, copyright Roger Winnen
From Roger Geach:
The western on 1M95 I cant help with, this was the 0845 departure to Manchester.
1022 worked the 1E22 1005 Newquay - Newcastle to Plymouth
1044 worked the 1A15 1030 Newquay - Paddington to Plymouth
The western on 1M95 I cant help with, this was the 0845 departure to Manchester.
1022 worked the 1E22 1005 Newquay - Newcastle to Plymouth
1044 worked the 1A15 1030 Newquay - Paddington to Plymouth
A Swindon built cross country at St Columb Road. 16th June 1973, copyright Roger Winnen
Peak D71 awaits departure from Newquay. 16th June 1973, copyright Roger Winnen
From Roger Geach:
I'm pretty certain the Peak 71 picture at Newquay was taken on Saturday 16 06 1973 when 71 worked the 1205 Newquay - Nottingham 1M54.
I'm pretty certain the Peak 71 picture at Newquay was taken on Saturday 16 06 1973 when 71 worked the 1205 Newquay - Nottingham 1M54.
Many thanks for the additional info Roger G, much appreciated.
South Devon Scenes
Sam Ryder
1369 at work on the South Devon Railway. 12.04.2025, copyright Sam Ryder.
5526 working 'The South Devon Limited'. 12.04.2025, copyright Sam Ryder.
1369 skirts the river Dart. 12.04.2025, copyright Sam Ryder.
A super reflection shot of 1369. 12.04.2025, copyright Sam Ryder.
Going back in time with a smashing black and white side-on shot of 1369. 12.04.2025, copyright Sam Ryder.
A great set of photos, thanks again Sam.
Diesel action at Bodmin
Jon Hird
47306 drifts down Charlies Gate with a driver experience course using 6 of the 8 preserved CDA wagons. 12.04.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
The train on its way back up to Bodmin General near 'Quarry Curve'. 12.04.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
Another trip down the line and we see 47306 crossing the viaduct at Bodmin Parkway. 12.04.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
The resident 'Bubble Car' 121020 also out and about, seen approaching Colesloggett Halt. 12.04.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
Recent clearance works around Colesloggett Halt have opened up this new view. 12.04.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
Approaching Charlies Gate. 12.04.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
The last trip of the day rounds Quarry Curve. 12.04.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
Arriving back at Bodmin General, secondman James surrenders the token to the signalman. 12.04.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
With the token on board, 121020 is able to depart for Parkway with the last service of the day. 12.04.2025, copyright Jon Hird.