Lynton & Barnstaple Railway
Paul Barlow
A few from the Lynton and Barnstaple railway. A sign states Chelfham station is open to the public on Sundays and Wednesdays.
Hopefully these stations will be once again linked by steam trains one day.
Hopefully these stations will be once again linked by steam trains one day.
Chelfam Viaduct on 21.04.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
Chelfam Viaduct on 21.04.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
Looking over Chelfham station towards the viaduct. 21.04.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
The restored Chelfham station. 21.04.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
The entrance to Snapper Halt. 21.04.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
L&B Snapper Halt. 21.04.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
Many thanks, Paul. A lovely little area which we don't see a lot of. It'd be great to see trains returned to both locations.
The Scarborough Pullman
David Tozer
43049 'Nevelle Hill' heads the 0605 Paignton to Scarborough at Exeter. On platform four is the 0522 Bristol Temple Meads to Penzance with 800033. 24.04.2025, copyright David Tozer.
GWR 4000 Class 4003 'Lode Star' at the NRM, York. The sole survivor of the 4000 class. 24.04.2025, copyright David Tozer.
Many thanks Dave - hope you had a good trip.
More of 37037
Bill Elston
Below are some photos of 37037 taken in the Exeter area back in BR days which may be of interest.
37037 with 37203 running into the depot at Exeter, with metals sector branding, dated 27/3/93. Copyright Bill Elston.
37037 with Polybulks for St Blazey, 19/7/94. Copyright Bill Elston.
37037 with 37668 on the 'silver bullets' leaving Riverside yard, 3/2/94. Copyright Bill Elston.
In Riverside yard, now un-branded, 2/8/96. Copyright Bill Elston.
37037 in Riverside yard on a short ballast train, 2/8/96. Copyright Bill Elston.
A great selection, Bill - many thanks indeed.
More Moorswater Progess
Tony Shore
The clearance continues at Moorswater in preparation for road/rail vehicles to arrive to continue the clearance work further down the Looe branch.
All below images obtained by permission of the clearance team.
All below images obtained by permission of the clearance team.
The classic view down the branch towards Moorswater from Coombe once again starting to emerge as the team clear the trackbed. 25.04.2025, copyright Tony Shore.
Clearing out the watercourses which run alongside the railway embankment. 25.04.2025, copyright Tony Shore.
A Stop board in place at the catch points at Coombe - just in case! 25.04.2025, copyright Tony Shore.
Many of us assumed that we'd never see another 'tractor' use the loop at Moorswater, yet here we are...! 25.04.2025, copyright Tony Shore.
Great to see such rapid progress being made, thanks very much Tony.
Cornish Ballast Drop
Alan Peters
Colas Rail 70813 seen at Plymouth with 6C42 working a ballast drop between Penzance and Lostwithiel on 23/04/25. Copyright Alan Peters.
The same train having arrived at Penzance before 70813 runs round its train in Slopers siding 23/04/25. Copyright Alan Peters.
The lights from the new Ponsandane sidings open give an opportunity to capture Colas Rail 70813 running around its train in Slopers siding. 23//04/25, copyright Alan Peters.
Colas Rail 70813 all ready to depart Penzance with 6C42 Westbury to Westbury via Penzance, the train will drop ballast at varying locations between Penzance and Lostwithiel on 23/04/25. Copyright Alan Peters.
Colas Rail 70813 seen again at Par, once all the ballast has been discharged the train will head back to Westbury as 6C42 in the early hours of 24/04/25. Copyright Alan Peters.
Many thanks Alan - your 'behind the scenes' photos of these nocturnal workings are always very much appreciated.
Autotrains return to Cornwall!
At the Bodmin Railway Steam Gala
From The Bodmin Railway:
After a 7 year hiatus, our Spring Steam Gala will see the return of Autotrains to Bodmin railway.
Visiting auto-tank engine 1450, courtesy of our friends at the Severn Valley Railway, will be paired with our Autocoach on Friday 16th & Sunday 18th of May at our Spring Steam Gala, a unique sight not to be missed! Autotrains were once a classic sight on Great Western branch lines and we can't wait to see our Autocoach out again. Our Autocoach offers a comfortable ride with the unique view into the drivers, often known as the 'clean end', cab - giving passengers a drivers eye view of the railway ahead.
In addition to running Autotrains, our Autocoach will be paired with our Victorian Saloon on Saturday 17th May to form a 'Heritage' set with our Great Western liveried coaches, and on Sunday 18th May Judy will get a special trip down the line hauling our Autocoach.
Don't miss out on a place to ride the Autotrain, tickets are on sale now at: https://bodminrailway.digitickets.co.uk/category/45971
For more information about our Spring Steam Gala please see our website: https://bodminrailway.co.uk/springsteamgala/
After a 7 year hiatus, our Spring Steam Gala will see the return of Autotrains to Bodmin railway.
Visiting auto-tank engine 1450, courtesy of our friends at the Severn Valley Railway, will be paired with our Autocoach on Friday 16th & Sunday 18th of May at our Spring Steam Gala, a unique sight not to be missed! Autotrains were once a classic sight on Great Western branch lines and we can't wait to see our Autocoach out again. Our Autocoach offers a comfortable ride with the unique view into the drivers, often known as the 'clean end', cab - giving passengers a drivers eye view of the railway ahead.
In addition to running Autotrains, our Autocoach will be paired with our Victorian Saloon on Saturday 17th May to form a 'Heritage' set with our Great Western liveried coaches, and on Sunday 18th May Judy will get a special trip down the line hauling our Autocoach.
Don't miss out on a place to ride the Autotrain, tickets are on sale now at: https://bodminrailway.digitickets.co.uk/category/45971
For more information about our Spring Steam Gala please see our website: https://bodminrailway.co.uk/springsteamgala/
The view from the auto coach on the Bodmin Railway, passing Charlie’s Gate. Copyright Bodmin Railway.