The Nick Perring Collection - Part 15
Cornwall Round-up
Clive Smith
50047 heads a down train at Burngullow in either December 1979 or January 1980. Nick took this photo from the signal box. Copyright Clive Smith (Original photographer Nick Perring).
Nice capture of 37414 on CDAs by the River Fowey. I'm not sure exactly where Nick took this from and there's no exact date. 37414 was allocated to Laira for just a few months in 1990. Photos of 37414 in this livery I gather are quite rare. Copyright Clive Smith (Original photographer Nick Perring).
In superb evening light 45133 storms out of Truro with the Sunday 09.00 Leeds - Penzance on the 28th March 1982. Copyright Clive Smith (Original photographer Nick Perring).
Loading is taking place at Moorswater for the cement wagon service to Earles Sidings in Derbyshire on the 17th November 1999 with 37505. Copyright Clive Smith (Original photographer Nick Perring).
On a lovely clear evening with Mounts Bay, Long Rock Shed and the Heliport in the background, 46014 stands next to the semaphores awaiting departure from Penzance on the 5th May 1980. Judging by the shadows for the time of year I would guess it is the 18.15 Penzance - Bristol TM. Always the return diagram off the 1V71 07.38 Leeds - Penzance 'Cornishman' which changed loco at Plymouth pretty much up until its final year. A nice two hour break before returning up the line but there were no pubs open back then until just before departure so plenty of time for a stroll, some photos and load up with fish and chips for the return. Copyright Clive Smith (Original photographer Nick Perring).
Many thanks Clive, another great batch of photos from Nick.
First GBRf clay train to Fowey
Roger Winnen, Sam Sheldrick, Mark Lynam & Jon Hird
Viewed from the window of a passing Newquay unit, 66734 is at the buffer stops behind the signal box at Goonbarrow with the JIA's waiting to depart for Fowey. 07.04.2026, copyright Roger Winnen.
The first Goonbarrow Fowey Clay train run under the GBRf banner approaches Middleway crossing behind Platinum Jubilee liveried 66734. 07.04.2026, copyright Tony Shore.
66734 pulls into the Up Goods Loop at Lostwithiel with the JIA's from Goonbarrow. 07.04.2026, copyright Sam Sheldwick.
The loco runs round its 12 wagons in the Lostwithiel loop. 07.04.2026, copyright Sam Sheldwick.
With the run round complete 66734 heads for Fowey. 07.04.2026, copyright Sam Sheldwick.
6G09 continues through Golant on its journey to Fowey. 07.04.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.
At sunny Golant the train slows for the crossing at the top of the slipway. 07.04.2026, copyright Jon Hird.
Many thanks all, a bit of an eyecatching loco!
31128 on the mainline
Steve Widdowson
31128 arrives at Worcester Yd as 0Z31, the 1000 Burton Ot Wetmore Sidings - Worcester Yard. 07.04.2026, copyright Steve Widdowson.
31128 hauling DR80214 at Worcester Yd, working 6Z34 - the 1330 Worcester Yard - Derby RTC. 07.04.2026, copyright Steve Widdowson.
Many thanks Steve, a real veteran loco.
New look Crosscountry in Cornwall
Sam Sheldrick
220023, on its second day in traffic following its overhaul and repaint, leans into the curve at Lostwithiel as it heads west on the 0640 Bristol - Penzance. 07.04.2026, copyright Sam Sheldwick.
A look at the bright paintwork on 220023 at Lostwithiel. 07.04.2026, copyright Sam Sheldwick.
220023 passing Brea en route to Penzance. 07.04.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.
220023 at the end of its journey at Penzance. 07.04.2026, copyright Sam Sheldwick.
Refurbished XC Voyager 220023 working 1S53 11.15 Penzance-Edinburgh past Marazion. 07.04.2026, copyright Andrew Triggs.
220023 slows for its stop at St. Austell on its return working. 07.04.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.
The unit once again departing Lostwithiel on its long journey to Edinburgh from Penzance. 07.04.2026, copyright Sam Sheldwick.
Thanks again Sam, the miles these units rack up over the weeks must be eye watering.
April 1976
Part 8
Roger Winnen
4588 Arrives at Paignton. 19.04.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
4588 at Paignton. 19.04.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
4588 at Paignton Queens Park. 19.04.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
4588 at Churston Station. 19.04.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
4588 Departs Churston Station. 19.04.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
4588 Departs Churston Station. 19.04.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
Churston Station with a single track. 19.04.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
Churston Station with a single track. 19.04.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
The Mayflower at Brixham. 19.04.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
The Mayflower at Brixham. 19.04.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
Rail200 details at Newquay
Mick House
Consist for the 200 year train at Newquay today 07/04/2026:
 66 719 Michael Portillo. 07.04.2026, copyright Mick House. |  90371 Generator Coach. 07.04.2026, copyright Mick House. |
 11092. 07.04.2026, copyright Mick House. |  11093. 07.04.2026, copyright Mick House. |
 11101. 07.04.2026, copyright Mick House. |  10406. 07.04.2026, copyright Mick House. |
66 310 Bo`Ness and Kenneil Railway. 07.04.2026, copyright Mick House.
Many thanks for the detailed photographs, Mick.
5-car 175
Andrew Triggs & Mark Lynam
175114 with 175009 pass Marazion working 5Z13 07.57 Plymouth-Plymouth Crew training run. 07.04.2026, copyright Andrew Triggs.
A 5-car class 175 crew training run (5Z13, 0757 Plymouth - Plymouth via Penzance) led by 175114 approaches St. Austell. 07.04.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.
Many thanks Mark - hopefully we'll see some 5 car sets in revenue earning service soon.
Roaming Roger visits Newquay
Roger Winnen
66719 seen from the window of the Newquay unit. 07.04.2026, copyright Roger Winnen.
Looking up the side of the rail200 exhibition train. 07.04.2026, copyright Roger Winnen.
Looking down the old platform at Newquay, out of bounds for the public. 07.04.2026, copyright Roger Winnen.
150263 departs from the new platform with a service for Par. 07.04.2026, copyright Roger Winnen.
Looking towards the buffer stops and station concourse at Newquay. 07.04.2026, copyright Roger Winnen.
66310 at Newquay. 07.04.2026, copyright Roger Winnen.