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21/1/2018

A day spent at
Cardiff Central
Andrew Triggs
Part 1

I spent a day at Cardiff Central photographing the colourful modern day scene there. Plenty of variety especially on the freight side of things, also managed to catch my first IET from there to Reading, they really are a superb piece of kit with excellent quality of ride. The route taken on the day was Penzance-Taunton-Cardiff-Reading-Penzance

180119a 2 X 800's 80022 and 80024 having arrived from London Paddington after working the 1B27 Copyright Andrew Triggs

180119b The first light engine movement seen DBS 66085 66121 working the 0V05 09.15 Round Oak - Margam. Copyright Andrew Triggs

180119c Shortly followed by Colas Class 70s 70816 and 708112 working the 0F75 Canton to Westbury. Copyright Andrew Triggs

180119d Arriva local line services remain in the hands of 142s and 143s for the present, 142069 leading the combination away, passing the recently arrived GWR 150925. Copyright Andrew Triggs

Thanks Andrew

Flax Bourton
Ron Kosys

Ron writes :- A Saturday visit to Bristol Airport for work gave me the opportunity to phot the peak season Saturday only Butlins Express that ran from Minehead to Bristol and return.
The closest point with easy access was the bridge at Flax Bourton which overlooked the long closed MOD siding.
Note:- Tyntesfield Government Sidings - Flax Bourton. Were just west of Flax Bourton station. They were closed in 1981 Quite extensive sidings existed here - which ran for approximately 1,000 yards north east - a good view of these can be obtained by reference to Google Earth and by turning the clock back to 1999. Google Ref 51deg 25' 34, N 2 deg 42' 51 E

Saturday 11th August 2007, 31452 worked the train to Bristol, with Mainline liveried 31454 hanging on the back. It ran as 1Z35 1110 Minehead to Bristol. Copyright Ron Kosys

Another view of the above train with 31454 on the back as it heads towards the site of Flax Bourton station. 1Z35 1110 Minehead - Bristol 31452 11th August 2007 This train was headed by 31452. Copyright Ron Kosys

The previous train was a Weston super Mare to Paddington HST service lead by 43133. 11th August 2007 Copyright Ron Kosys

Newham
Alan Harris

Truro Newham station. Effectively closed to passengers on the 16th September 1863. All but two passenger trains had been diverted to the Cornwall Railway station at Truro on the 11th May 1859 but because the West Cornwall locomotive shed the first train in the morning and the last at night continued to run there until 15th September 1863. Ref Mr. C.R.Clinker. This picture courtesy the Alan Harris Collection. Copyright.

Thornford
John Cornelius

Looking rather basic with the former down line trackbed becoming overgrown. The platforms here were on either side of the road, this view from the former down platform site. . The line was singled w.e.f 26th May 1968. Copyright John Cornelius

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20/1/2018

South Devon today
Travelling by train and the
Rail Replacement Coaches
Roger Winnen

Over a number of weekends until the 10th February 2018 the main line is closed between Plymouth and Totnes for engineering work in the Brent area. Rail Replacement Coaches are operating between Plymouth and Totnes and also Exeter to Plymouth. All trains terminating and departing at Totnes are using the up main line from Plymouth on the old creamery side. However all the connecting coach services are using the other side of the station, the down side to Plymouth. All passengers having to cross the footbridge or make a long detour by foot around to the other side. It would be more helpful if everything was on the same side!
Many thanks to David Tozer and friends for updating me with movements during the day.

180120a The Rail Grinding Train at Tavistock Junction viewed from a Rail Replacement Coach, Roselyn of St Blazey. Copyright Roger Winnen

180120b The Whistle Stop Cafe at Paignton Railway Station a very good place to eat and drink. I also took a photograph of the Booking Office at Paignton, however I was asked not to show it on any website of which I respected their wishes.. Copyright Roger Winnen

180120c 70816 at Marley Head with a train of track panels viewed again from the Rail Replacement Coach. Copyright Roger Winnen

180120d 70816 heads through Dawlish Station with the track panels recovered from the Brent area. - Copyright Roger Winnen

180120e Perfect light at Exeter St David's as a Waterloo service arrives. Copyright Roger Winnen -

180120f 66093 Approaches Exeter St David's on an empty spoil train bound for Westbury. Copyright Roger Winnen

Newquay
Alan Harris

An early view of the east side of Newquay station. Courtesy the Alan Harris Collection Copyright.

Bodmin General
Original Signal Box
Roger Winnen / Chris Osment

The late Gordon Dobbs, former President of the Cornwall Railway Society stands on the steps of the previous Bodmin Signal Box in May 1972. Copyright Roger Winnen. What a shame this box was demolished.

A very nice comparison between the old and the new is made using this photograph of Bodmin General Signalbox taken by Chris Osment on the 3rd August 2011 Copyright Chris Osment who was given Official B & W permission for this location

Portbury traffic
Ron Kosys

Ron writes :- In 2005 I renewed my links with Bristol Airport but my visits were nowhere near as frequent as they were in the mid-1980's. Most of the time they seemed to coincide with poor weather. I got enough of that at home!
On 19th May 2009 I was heading for the M4 at Avonmouth and negotiating the roads around Ashton Gate when I noticed through the houses an mgr sitting at the commencement of the Portbury branch. They normally sat here waiting for the barriers at the level crossing to drop before entering the Gorge and heading for the docks at Portbury. Close to the level crossing was a bridge from which I could photograph the mgr. But would I make it in time?

The traffic crawled towards the A4; the barriers dropped just as I was approaching the crossing. A quick left into a convenient lay-by. Grab a camera and run up onto the bridge, to get totally soaked and a phot of 66070 heading for Portbury with the 4F61 1050 empties from Aberthaw Power Station.
This was the only time I managed to photograph a freight on the Portbury branch. Well done and many thanks.

66070 seen at Ashton Gate on the 19th May 2009 with the 4F61 the 1050 Aberthaw - Portbury Copyright Ron Kosys

Problem solved
John Cornelius

One of the biggest headaches we have at 'YRC' Yeovil Junction, is the low narrow railway underbridge, which presents problems of getting larger items on or off site. Several years ago we were 'gifted' some redundant ex-Port of Bristol railway wagons.
After their arrival by road to the upside yard, it left us in a quandary as how to get them across to our site on the down side.
The quickest and easiest option of moving them across by rail was deemed too expensive for the company. So our site engineer came up with an idea of constructing a low two wheel sledge to do the job and that was how we got them under the bridge and onto the site.
At a later date the sledge was used again to bring the four small diesel locos across, once the cabs had been removed to reduce height.

The problem was getting the PBA wagon which had been delivered by road to the up goods yard to the north of the station to the Yeovil Railway Centre which has been established in the Goods Shed area to the south of the station complex. Map reproduced from the OS 6" map with permission of the National Library of Scotland.

Seen from the north side. Copyright John Cornelius.

There are more pictures of the ingenious solution to the problem in the Yeovil Railway History section, click here and scroll down to 2004.
Congratulations to the devoted YRC team on a fine effort.

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19/1/2018

Craigs Compilation
Craig Munday

Despite grim wintry downpours and high winds, there have been some "oasis" patches, completely altering the landscape when the strong sunlight came through.

The 16th saw a Chiltern liveried class 68 68011 come down to Laira to collect TPE Mk3s for the forthcoming Trans-Pennine carriages. The crew were from DRS and Trans Pennine drivers who will be taking over these stock moves in the future. They are seen at Laira, and the train returning East at Hemerdon.

The 18th saw similar glimpses of sunlight as 70812 headed east over Lynher viaduct with the cement empties, and 66177 stood in St Blazey with the afternoon freight. A HST working 1A82 is also pictured at Lynher.

Cheers for now, Craig Many thanks

DRS & Transpenine Crews + Craig 16th January 2018 Copyright Craig Munday

Ready to go. 16th January 2018 Copyright Craig Munday

68011 climbs Hemerdon 16th January 2018 Copyright Craig Munday

66177 St Blazey 18th January 2018 Copyright Craig Munday

Lynher viaduct 18th January 2018 Copyright Craig Munday

Lynher viaduct 70812 on 6C36 18th January 2018 Copyright Craig Munday

Out on the moors
Roger Winnen

Picture taken in March 1973 while wandering between Bugle and Luxulyan.. the Treskilling engine. The intact steam engine left open to the weathers - seemed a shame - whatever became of it and what did it do? Copyright Roger Winnen

Plymouth Peak
Mike Hitchens

A Peak leaves Platform 4 at Plymouth with a Railfreight bound for the St Blazey area. Mike Hitchens collection

Bradford on Avon
Ron Kosys

33008 pulls away from Bradford on Avon to continue its journey down the lovely Avon valley with a Portsmouth to Cradiff working. 11th May 1988 Copyright Ron Kosys

Axminster PW Gang
John Cornelius

A fine group of young me stand on the up platform complete with 'tools of trade' at Chard Junction station. One wonders where they are nowadays? Note the Creamery in the background. Copyright John Cornelius

Further to the above picture Graham Mann kindly responds :- Just responding to today’s piece on the Axminster gang pic, I believe Geoff Matthews may have ended up as a Section Manager in Salisbury, but Matt Tyne worked for me at Exeter as a Works Delivery Manager from 2008, he left the Railway circa 2010 I’m now volunteering on the Plym Valley Railway keeping my hand in so to speak ! Keep up the good work. Regards Graham Many thanks Graham

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18/1/2018

50037 'Illustrious' at Penzance
Michael Forward

850615a 50037 Illustrious waits to run into the sidings. Copyright Michael Forward

Bodmin General
Martin Scane

GWR 248 First class family saloon built in 1881 gleams as it stands at the platform of Bodmin General on its launch date. 11th October 2013. This clerestory is believed to have been used by King Edward V11 when Prince of Wales Copyright Martin Scane

From Frome
Ron Kosys

A 'nice' bit of exhaust as 33005 accelerates away from Frome on the 5th June 1984 Bristol - Weymouth. Copyright Ron Kosys.

Over the border
Calstock
John Cornelius

Looking ahead across the viaduct towards Calstock station. Cornwall lies beyond the Tamar. Copyright John Cornelius

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17/1/2018

Work commences on a new lounge for passengers using the Night Riviera
Roger Winnen

Work has commenced at Penzance Station to convert this former café and shop on the station concourse into a lounge for passengers using the Night Riviera service, Refreshment facilities and showers will be available in this lounge.
The work is being undertaken by the Sisk Group which was founded in Cork 1859.

180117a Work commences on conversion of this former café and shop. Copyright Roger Winnen

180117b Removal of the fixtures and fittings. Copyright Roger Winnen

CORNWALL
RESIGNALLING

It is with many thanks to David Tozer who forwarded the following link to a long and most interesting article in the Rail Engineer. We look forward to further details as to the new signal positions. Click below:

https://www.railengineer.uk/2018/01/15/cornwalls-capacity-challenge/

St Blazey Open Day 1970
Roger Winnen

Alfred at St Blazey Open Day 1970. Copyright Roger Winnen

D4007 and 1363 at the 1970 St Blazey Open Day. Copyright Roger Winnen

Penzance
Mike Hitchens

A line up of Class 50s at Penzance 50026 Indomitable was named in March 1978 and withdrawn in December 1990. Copyright the Mike Hitchens Collection

Salisbury
Ron Kosys

Salisbury in the sunshine. Class 33 6525 at Salisbury on the evening of 20th July 1971 after working a train from Waterloo. Copyright Ron Kosys

Menheniot
John Cornelius

Long gone now - the signalbox at Menheniot. Copyright John Cornelius

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16/1/2018

Still a hive of activity at
Long Rock Shed
Roger Salter

180116a Track still being installed and new concrete post post along the inner roadway being installed. Copyright Roger Salter

180116b A Road Rail digger at work. Copyright Roger Salter

180116c New portocabins installed Long Rock Yard. Copyright Roger Salter

Today at
Chard Junction
Brian Pibworth

As a wet and windy activity, railway photography leaves much to be desired but I thought you might like to see these shots of the old Chard Junction Creamery Sidings being used a parking place for a visiting tamper.
Many thanks to you Brian for turning out on such an unpleasant day.

Balfour Beatty Tamper DR73926 "Stephen Keith Blanchard" waits between night maintenance work in all that remains of the old Chard Junction Creamery Sidings. Passing at speed on the down main line is the 1L29 1120 London Waterloo to Exeter St David's. 16th January 2018. Copyright Brian Pibworth

On a cold, wet January day Balfour Beatty Tamper DR73926 "Stephen Keith Blanchard" waits between night maintenance work in all that remains of the old Chard Junction Creamery Sidings. Passing at speed on the up main line is the delayed 1L52 1325 Exeter St David's to London Waterloo SWR service. 16th January 2018 Copyright Brian Pibworth

Billy Graham Special
Alan Harris

There is no doubt where this picture is taken and by whom but can anybody give a precise date and the loco number. The picture was taken by Alan Harris who was a passenger. The slide has a process date of July 1966. Copyright

The classic view
Bodmin Parkway
Ron Kosys

A pristine up HST led by 43166 leaves Bodmin Parkway on the 28th April 1988 Copyright Ron Kosys

Taunton
Roger Geach

Taunton 1056 Western Sultan with the 1b05 0845 Paddington to Plymouth at Taunton on Sunday 13th April 1975 Copyright Roger Geach

Exeter St Davids
David Hibberd

A nice scene as a class 52 heads out west past the west signalbox with a load of tanks. Mid 1970's Copyright David Hibberd

Liskeard
John Cornelius

As we'd all like to remember it! Many thanks John. Copyright

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15/1/2018

January Jaunts
Craig Munday

Some usable sunshine saw me out with the camera in recent days.

A pair of class 153 made a nice departure from Newquay on the 10th. The units are seen passing Chapel. This area seems ripe for housing developments in the coming years.

Sun 14th saw a mixture of workings in nice light. I popped up to Respryn to chance my hand in getting 43002 in sun and mist. The sun had just punched through to reach track level as the hum of the HST came into earshot running along the river up to Brown Queen Tunnel. The thick mist had been swirling since my arrival, and stayed in the air as the blue liveried power car passed by. Previous winter visits had been around this time.

The beauty of Respryn is that it's one of the few places in the Duchy where a shot both ways works. The morning shot from / to Bodmin Parkway in quite pleasant too.

Later in the afternoon news spread of 57604 dragging a HST from Long Rock to Laira. I headed west on family business, only to just catch some stubborn cloud at Penponds. The skies clear eastbound sadly.

All the best, Craig. Many thanks indeed Craig.

Chapel Crossing, Newquay branch. 10th January 2018 Copyright Craig Munday What a shame if this ground is developed!!

Respryn 43002 14th January 2018 Copyright Craig Munday

Respryn 43002 a going away shot. 14th January 2018 Copyright Craig Munday

Penponds - HST drag 57604 14th January 2018 Copyright Craig Munday

Lostwithiel
Roger Winnen

The views that on the day one might not bother with but thank heavens Roger did. The timber building was soon to be demolished. Lostwithiel Station building on the 23rd August 1980. Copyright Roger Winnen.

Lostwithiel Station looking rather worse for wear on the 23rd August 1980 Copyright Roger Winnen N.B. A nice collection of clay hoods in the yard.

Bristol Temple Meads
Martin Scane

Trip to Bristol on Sat which necessitated a bus journey between Plymouth and Tiverton. This coincided with 50008 Thunderer at the head of the rail grinder train. That caught me literally unawares at Tiverton Parkway as it literally thundered through. Regards Martin. Thanks Martin

Bristol Temple Meads 13th January 2018 Copyright Martin Scane N.B One is tempted at add 'A quiet time at Temple Meads', however seeing the transport on the left it might be quiet in terms of passengers but not in terms of noise. When one of those pulls out its like taking an asprin!!

Yeoford
Ron Kosys

DMU P861 on the 1253 Barnstaple - Exmouth arrives at Yeoford on the 6th May 1989. Copyright Ron Kosys

Penzance
Roger Geach

It is the 4th April 1976. 1056 Western Sultan stands at the blocks at Penzance having brought in the 10.30 Paddington to Penzance Cornish Riviera. The loco worked out on the 1930 to Paddington when mail went by rail . when mail went by rail. Copyright Roger Geach

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14/1/2018

The Sunday Afternoon
HST Drag Long Rock to Laira Roger Salter & Roger Winnen

180114b The 14.15 HST Drag Long Rock to Laira hauled by 57604 Pendennis Castle. Copyright Roger Winnen

180114b The vegetation growth at Marazion as the 5Z86 14.15 HST Drag Long Rock to Laira hauled by 57604 Pendennis Castle. Copyright Roger Winnen

180114c The duo 57604 plus the HST heads through Marazion Station. Copyright Roger Salter

180114d A close up of the train as it passes the former Marazion Station building which comprised of the Station Masters Office, Booking Office and Waiting Room. Copyright Roger Salter

C2103 Martin Elwood visits Truro.
By Mick House.

Network Rails Loram rail grinder, C2103 Martin Elwood arrived in Truro yesterday (13/01/2018) having departed Tavistock Junction at 00.17 in the morning. This is not the first time that this machine has visited Cornwall; she was around on the 21st January 2015 having visited Penzance and being stabled at St Blazey in the old goods yard behind the station.
The train consists of two driving cars, one fluid car and four grinding cars. The formation is: DR29251 Driving car, DR29252 Fluid Car, DR29253 Grind Car, DR29254 Grind Car, DR29255 Grind Car, DR29256 Grind Car and DR29257 Driving car.
Photos and words by Mick House.

C2103 in Truro yard. Copyright Mick House.

More photos of C2103 can be viewed in our Engineering Plant Diary Section, this includes a slide show.

Newton Abbot
Roger Geach

A well known loco down our way in the last days of the 52's. 1056 Western Sultan arrives at Newton Abbot with the 1b15 0830 Paddington to Paignton on Monday 19th May 1975 Copyright Roger Geach

Ellerhays
David Tozer

A gloomy morning at Ellerhayes. 50008 'Thunderer' with 56104 on the rear returning Network Rail's Rail Grinder. The 0800 Okehampton - Chaddeston Sidings.
Dave Many thanks David

Ellerhays is very near to the location of the long closed Silverton station. If you you look up the location on Google Earth and having found the bridge you will be able to trace the long siding which went from there to serve a nearby mill - thats off to the east (right).

50008 Thunderer leads the formation. 13th January 2018 Copyright David Tozer

56104 brings up the rear. 13th January 2018 Copyright David Tozer

Green Arrow
visits
Yeovil Railway Centre

If you want to see more of this visit plus a review by John Cornelius' of an epic railtour made by the loco in 1978 please click here and scroll down.

Dawlish Warren
Ron Kosys

46004 hammers through Dawlish Warren with a down service on the 31st May 1976 The signalbox overlooks the scene. From the signal an up train is expected. Copyright Ron Kosys

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Penzance
Mike Hitchens

50020 Revenge hauls a passenger train from Plat 2 at Penzance. This engine was withdrawn from service in July 1990. Copyright Mike Hitchens Collection

Newton Abbot
Ron Kosys

A smashing shot of a Class 22 possibly arriving from Hackney Yard. Also note Newton Abbot East Box. 1970.s Copyright Ron Kosys

Looe Steam
David Hibbert

Views of the steam Railmotor number 93 on the first of two weekends of operation on the Looe branch.
Many thanks to David Hibberd

Illustrating the difficult driving position on the Railmotor which was used on the Liskeard to Looe Branch on Sunday 11th November 2012 Copyright David Hibberd

It is coming or going - the Railmotor on the Liskeard to Looe Branch Sunday 11th November 2012 Copyright David Hibberd

Railmotor number 93 waits in the platform at Liskeard on Sun 11th November 2012 Copyright David Hibberd

Severn Beach
More details
Guy Vincent

With reference to yesterdays pictures taken at Severn Beach Guy writes in, by return of post - for which many thanks :- Just time to look up and briefly reply to your query regarding the shunter shown at Severn Beach station in Derek's excellent and rare image. Incidentally, the white house that is visible in Ron's shot that started this topic was almost certainly built by the GWR for the resident stationmaster's use. The house still stands today, although now it is surrounded by more modern properties.

ICI Severnside Two 0-6-0 Yorkshire Engine Co 'Janus' shunters. These were: 'Iburndale', Works No 2725 built in 1958 and 'Kildale', Works No 2741 built in 1959. I would say Derek's picture shows 'Kildale' based on the nameplate size.

According to information posted on the RCTS Mystery Photographs site along with a 1968 photo of a single car DMU at Severn Beach, the Janus shunters used to come out onto the former Pilning line to assist with shunting trains into and out of the ICI plant that was located on the Avonmouth side of Severn Beach station.

Reference: The Bristol Railway Archive. Post subject: Industrial Railways in the Bristol area, date posted 23.04.2010

Reference: RCTS Mystery Photographs. Severn Beach. Posts dated between November 2010 and February 2011

Reference: Flickr EN L Kildale Severnside. A good B/W shot of 'Kildale' working within the Severnside plant on 25th June 1990. No other details found on the fate of this loco.

Reference: Flickr Gordon Edgar ICI Severnside Works. A nice photo dated 07.03.1970 of 'Iburndale' in the ICI Severnside complex. A comment below the photo says that this loco was located at Flixborough Wharf in 1994, was moved to Morley Waste Traders at Ripponden, West Yorkshire by 22.08.2008 and scrapped before 18.03.2011. The shunters were both plated to run on BR metals.

Another good week of contributions on the site, especially Ron's D1057 shots and John's Somerton 'Western' to name two.

Best regards for now. Very many thanks indeed to you Guy

Here is the photograph once more. Copyright Derek Buttivant

Yeovil Railway Centre
John Cornelius

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12/1/2018

Is this a First and Last! Network Rail Measurement Train enters the sidings
Roger Winnen

This could possibly be the first time that an HST formation has entered these sidings adjacent to the station at Penzance. These sidings are the remains of the former goods loading facilities which ceased in the mid 1980s

180112a The Network Rail Measurement Train arrives Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen

180112b Could this be the first and last time that an HST formation has entered these sidings at Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen

180112c Nearly at the blocks in Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen

180112d Viewed from the Station Wall at Penzance prior to its return journey to Paignton. Copyright Roger Winnen

Power car 43 062 John Armitt on the front of the Network Rail Measurement Train, ready to depart with the 12.23 service from Penzance to Paignton. Copyright Mick House.

Photographs of the Network Rail Measurement
Andrew Triggs

180112f Photographed from Arch Lane Bridge St Erth we see the Measurement Train climbing the bank out of St Erth. Copyright Andrew Triggs

180112g The return working photographed approaching Marazion. Copyright Andrew Triggs

Severn Beach
Derek Buttivant

Seeing the photos of Severn Beach "then and now" on the web site,
prompted me to look out and send to you two slides I took at Severn
Beach quite a long time ago. I'm afraid I can't give an exact date but
it is likely to be the early 1970s.

Photo 1 shows the rather grand exterior of the station building with its
covered "cab road" and, beyond the station, the level crossing for the
line towards Pilning - still in place (and in use?) at that time. Rather
like All Hallows on Sea in north Kent, there had been expectation of a
substantial resort developing at Severn Beach, hence the relatively well
appointed station buildings.

Photo 2 is unusual in that, while both faces of the island platform
still had track, the passenger service always used the terminal
platform. On the occasion of my visit the Pilning line was occupied by
this diesel loco which carries a nameplate (unreadable) and a company
logo but no number. No doubt one of our many followers will be able to
identify it. The level crossing gates are in very good condition, as
was the whole station.
Derek Buttivant Many thanks Derek

Severn Beach station in the 1970's. Note The level crossing beyond. Copyright Derek Buttivant

Shunter parked on the Pilning line alongside the platform. In this view the Pilning line appears to be complete across the crossing. This most interesting picture was only received a short time ago - any suggestions as to what the shunter was being used for? Pictures date from the early 70's Copyright Derek Buttivant

Looe Valley Steam
Roger Winnen

Remember this - the steam railmotor on the Looe branch - seen here at Liskeard on the 18th November 2012. The gentleman seen on the platform is, I believe, no other than driver Ray Churchill. We hope he is enjoying his retirement. Copyright Roger Winnen

If you'd like to see a most excellent, 15 minute long video by Steam Clips of the railmotor on the Looe branch then please click below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDxGfKWRm8M

Lelant Saltings
Peter Murnaghan

Class 153 at Lelant Saltings 11th January 2018 Peter Murnaghan This is a view across Lelant Saltings, a much favoured location by Bird watchers.

Penzance
Mike Hitchens

50005 Collingwood stands in Platform 1 at Penzance with possibly a short working to Plymouth. Copyright the Mike Hitchens Collection

Bristol Bath Road
Ron Kosys

A view from the end of the platform at Bristol Temple Meads on the 20th July 1971 Copyright Ron Kosys

Athelney
John Cornelius

A fine study taken from west of the signalbox and level crossing at Athelney includes the very limited housing near the crossing. Copyright John Cornelius

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