Two new features
Two new 'features' have today been added to the website.
The LSL Chairmans Train visits the South West
The South Devon Railway Easter Gala
Please have a look - click the links above - and enjoy the (many!!) photos!
The LSL Chairmans Train visits the South West
The South Devon Railway Easter Gala
Please have a look - click the links above - and enjoy the (many!!) photos!
Exeter to Penzance
James Bown
Hi.
I saw the name on the HIitachi at Exeter St David’s and looked up Tulbahadur Pun. A remarkable story of selfless bravery earning the VC.
a 30 minute delay in the service resulted in a nonstop Plymouth-Penzance leg whilst passengers for the intermediate stations had the good fortune of a comfortable HST, 43156!
Regards
James Bown
I saw the name on the HIitachi at Exeter St David’s and looked up Tulbahadur Pun. A remarkable story of selfless bravery earning the VC.
a 30 minute delay in the service resulted in a nonstop Plymouth-Penzance leg whilst passengers for the intermediate stations had the good fortune of a comfortable HST, 43156!
Regards
James Bown
GWR Hitachi unit 800022, named after The Napalese Gurkha soldier Tul Bahadur Pun VC. 22.04.2025, copyright James Bown.
Classic traction at Plymouth in the form of 43156. 22.04.2025, copyright James Bown.
Many thanks indeed, James. Wonderful that you were inspired to look up the stories of the IET's namesake, goes to show that the naming of trains does serve a purpose.
There are many websites with information about Tul Bahadur Pun, but you can click here for the GWR press release following their units naming.
There are many websites with information about Tul Bahadur Pun, but you can click here for the GWR press release following their units naming.
Re: 37037
Guy Vincent
Loco 37037 recently featured in Sam Ryder’s coverage of the SDR Easter Gala, stabled at Buckfastleigh and presumably awaiting repairs. Following delivery of the class 66 fleet EWS turned the former Wigan Springs Branch depot into a component recovery and dismantling centre (Wigan CRDC) where many former BR locomotives ended their days.
37037 was one of the very few that survived the CRDC as it was purchased by Harry Needle who returned the loco to running order before selling it on. We visited Wigan in April 2003 when the attached photo was taken.
37037 was one of the very few that survived the CRDC as it was purchased by Harry Needle who returned the loco to running order before selling it on. We visited Wigan in April 2003 when the attached photo was taken.
37037 at Wigan CRDC in April 2003. Copyright Guy Vincent.
37037 at Buckfastleigh awaiting restoration. 19.04.2025, copyright Sam Ryder.
Many thanks Guy - hopefully the loco gets some attention soon.
Re: 37037 (again)
Jon Hird
37037 at the South Devon Railway diesel gala, in ex-scrapline condition. 12.06.2004, copyright Jon Hird.
More of 57002's past life
Phil 'Shattered' Smith
During its life as a Freightliner loco, 57002 passes South Morton in 2001. Copyright Phil Smith.