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31st January 2024

31/1/2024

Class 50s at
Bristol Temple Meads & Westbury
Michael Adams

Hello Roger, looks like you had a nice day out on your Rover ticket. Here is a picture from Michael Adams showing 50016 ‘Barham’ at Bristol Temple Meads with the 07.40 Penzance to Liverpool on 10 September 1986. Thanks, best wishes, Michael. Copyright Michael Adams

Roger, Now we see 50004 ‘St.Vincent ‘ at Westbury on 28 August 1981 with the 09.50 Paignton to Paddington,plenty of signals in view . Thanks Copyright Michael Adams

Many Thanks Michael

An update on the St. Blazey CDA's
Matt Weston

Hi Keith

I don't have pictures unfortunately as I have only passed by whilst driving, but I can confirm all remaining CDAs in St Blazey yard have now had their bodies separated from their underframes, so I can only guess the remains will be taken away for scrap imminently.

Regards

Matt Weston

Many thanks for the update Matt. Interesting, but sad.

St. Dennis Junction
Roger Winnen

76/09/18 St Dennis Junction Signal Box. Copyright Roger Winnen

76/09/18 DMU at St Dennis Junction. Copyright Roger Winnen

76/09/18 St Dennis Junction Signal Box. Copyright Roger Winnen

76/09/18 Nameplate St Dennis Junction Signal Box. It needs a coat of paint photographed from the other side of the box. Copyright Roger Winnen

79/09/18 Instruments within St. Dennis Junction Signal Box. Copyright Roger Winnen.

'Musical Powercars'
Jon Hird

It was once quite a normal occurance for powercars to be chopped and changed at Plymouth to allow them to go to Laira for servicing, whilst the carriages and passengers from Cornwall continued on their journey 'upcountry'.

43032 'The Royal Regiment of Wales' being detached from its train at Plymouth. 02.01.2004, copyright Jon Hird.

43032 'The Royal Regiment of Wales' being detached from its train at Plymouth. Note the matching 'Barbie' livery on the platform trolley! 02.01.2004, copyright Jon Hird.

Over on platform 6, 43170 has arrived and is also being detached from its train. 02.01.2004, copyright Jon Hird.

43170 pulls clear of its train. 02.01.2004, copyright Jon Hird.

43170 reverses into platform 8 with the help of the shunter watching from the cab door. 43032 waits near the eye infirmary in the background. 02.01.2004, copyright Jon Hird.

43170 reverses into platform 8 02.01.2004, copyright Jon Hird.

43032 now reverses back into platform 6 to couple to the stock. Royal Mail coaching stock is visible in the background. 02.01.2004, copyright Jon Hird.

30th January 2024

30/1/2024

NINETEEN SIXTY TWO – PART 67
More Photos of Small Prairie 5572
Michael L. Roach

This series looked at small prairie 5572 in Parts 57 and 58 on 10 and 12 December 2023. It will be recalled that 5572 was one of a number of the class fitted with the necessary auto-gear equipment for working rail motors in South Wales. Being based at Treherbert and Cathays Sheds for more than four years from October 1953 to February 1958 working auto trains up and down some of the Valleys until displaced by the first generation of diesel multiple units. The engine left South Wales in February 1958 and went to Laira, then St. Blazey and then back to Laira which was is last shed in BR service. It was at Laira from April 1961 until withdrawal 12 months later in April 1962 and sold to Woodham Brothers at Barry three months later. 5572 was purchsed by the Great Western Society in August 1971, going first to its depot at Taunton and later to Didcot in 1977; where it was returned to steam in 1985. 5572 is the youngest of the preserved small 2-6-2 prairie tanks from the final batch of five (numbered 5570-5574) built in February 1929; and is the only one of the eleven preserved 4575-class prairies fitted with auto gear.
I am obliged to Trevor Tremethick for providing a photo of 5572 in preservation at Didcot.

5572 is seen at Launceston on 19 August 1961 after bringing in the 3.05pm from Plymouth and is about to set back to the east of the station before coming back into the other platform and running around. Note the auto gear. Copyright Michael L. Roach.

5572 takes water at Tavistock South while working the 5.40pm Launceston to Plymouth. Also in the station was 6400 with 2 auto coaches. 19 August 1961, Copyright Michael L. Roach.

5572 with 2 auto coaches on the 2.10pm Plymouth to Tavistock South sets out under Houndiscombe Road bridge on 12 October 1961, Copyright Michael L. Roach.

5572 is seen a quarter mile north of Shaugh Bridge Platform on 14 October 1961 with the 2.10pm auto again and will shortly enter Shaugh Tunnel, Copyright Michael L. Roach.

5572 in light steam at Didcot on 28 May 1990. Note the disparity in the height of the buffers on the engine and coach. Copyright Trevor Tremethick

Many thanks Michael.
To read more of Michaels memories, please click here.

Treviscoe - Fowey
The first for a while!

It was pleasing today (29.01.24) to see a path activated on Real Time Trains for an early morning St. Blazey - Parkandillack (Treviscoe) trip, then an afternoon Parkandillack/Treviscoe - Fowey working - the first train from the Parkandillack branch to Fowey since the CDA's were retired.

Queens Messenger
Jon Hird

Summer 2004 at Plymouth and 67005 'Queens Messenger' has arrived with a postal train from Bristol. A new Virgin Voyager stands at the platform alongside. Copyright Jon Hird.

More Westerns to Newquay
Roger Winnen

Who doesn't love a Western... ?!

74/06/15 The 10.05 Ex Newquay approaches St Dennis Junction behind D1028 Western Hussar. Copyright Roger Winnen

73/06 A Western at Cosworth, Copyright Roger Winnen.

73/06 Newquay Signal Box. Copyright Roger Winnen

29/1/2024

Travelling with a
Cornish Ranger Ticket
Roger Winnen

240127a This is a very interesting signal at Liskeard which has a central balance for the signal arm and also the dummy for the branch. Copyright Roger Winnen

240127b 66021 Working the 6V74 Exeter Riverside to St Blazey clay empties. Copyright Roger Winnen

240127c The signals are pulled off for both the up and down lines at Liskeard. Copyright Roger Winnen

240127d A good number of passengers await the next service seen arriving for Looe to depart at 10.36. Copyright Roger Winnen

240127e 43198 Driver Stan Martin arrives at Par at 11.18 with a Plymouth to Penzance service. Copyright Roger Winnen

240127f Time is fast running out for Par Signal Box Copyright Roger Winnen

240127g An IET departs Par for London Paddington 11.20 with the new installations present in the foreground. Copyright Roger Winnen

240127h 43186 Taunton Castle departs Plymouth at 13.42 on a Penzance service. Copyright Roger Winnen

240127i 150238 In Blue Great Western livery forming the 14.24 service to Gunnislake. Copyright Roger Winnen

240127j On route to Gunnislake we pass over the Tavy Bridge 1486 feet in length Built in 1890. Copyright Roger Winnen

240127k At Bere Ferrers we see Hunslet diesel Lord St Leven at the Tamar Bell Heritage Centre. Copyright Roger Winnen

240127m 150238 at Bere Alston where we reverse to gain the Calstock and Gunnislake line. Copyright Roger Winnen

240127n The end of the line at Gunnislake where a 5 minute stop is allowed before returning to Plymouth. Copyright Roger Winnen

240127o On the return journey this photograph was taken through the carriage window of the Two Tamar Bridges built102 years apart. Copyright Roger Winnen

20 years ago, at St. Blazey
Jon Hird

Two members of the EWS 'Heritage Fleet' 47306 and 37308 at St. Blazey in January 2004. Copyright Jon Hird.

37308 is now privately owned and stored at the Severn Valley Railway awaiting restoration. 47306 is based at the Bodmin Railway and sees regular use on the line. St. Blazey 2004, copyright Jon Hird.

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28/1/2024

Its all change these days on the National Rail Network
Roger Winnen

130503a Its all change at Penzance with the HP Power Car at the station. Copyright Roger Winnen

130530aIts all change now. This was the railway at Penzance on 30th May 2013

130530b 150248 Departs Redruth Station in First Great Western Livery. Today its difficult to pick the train out when travelling through the countryside. Copyright Roger Winnen

130530c A 153 and a 150 unit near the concrete depot at Carn Brea. The 153 units have long gone from the Westcountry. Copyright Roger Winnen

130530d Work going on at Carn Brea in preparation for the new road to skirt the railway line. Copyright Roger Winnen

130530e Carn Brea Castle and Monument dominent this scene with a full size HST heading away to London Paddington. Copyright Roger Winnen

130530f heads for Camborne St Erth & Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen

130603a The oil train arriving at Long Rock Depot Penzance now a thing of the past being supplied by road tankers. Copyright Roger Winnen

28th January 2024

28/1/2024

The Gloucestershire Regiment
Phil 'Shattered' Smith

Hello Keith,

I believe the glorious Gloucesters were the only regiment to have a cap badge at the front and back.

Take care, Phil

The nameplate of Class 47 number 47569 - 'The Gloucestershire Regiment'. Copyright Phil Smith.

Many thanks Phil - although a little out of our remit as a railway website, our readers may be interested in this link which explains the history of the Gloucestershire's double badges.

Castle to the coast
Paul Barlow

Hello Keith

Another Castle class HST to Paignton tonight, so I attempted for the
first time ever some night photographs at St Thomas station.

Kind regards

43042 43092 1732 Exeter to Paignton at Exeter St Thomas 26 January 2024. Copyright Paul Barlow.

43092 43042 1732 Exeter to Paignton leaves Exeter St Thomas 26 January 2024. Copyright Paul Barlow.

Many thanks Paul, fantastic to see the HST's still proving their worth in a time of need. I don't think I've ever seen a night shot at St. Thomas, either - you must have been rushed!

Sunny Saturday
Jon Hird

I got lucky and found some sun whilst out and about today (27.01.24)!

DB Cargo 66021 working 6V74 Exeter Riverside - St. Blazey, 18 empty JIA's, crosses over Pendalake Viaduct (east of Bodmin Parkway). Copyright Jon Hird.

GWR's 800312 heads for Paddington with 1A82 Penzance - Paddington. Copyright Jon Hird.

Another IET attacked by vandals - at least it breaks up the green a bit! With it's 'mouth' open, GWR 800018 works 1C68 Bristol Temple Meads - Penzance over Pendalake Viaduct. Copyright Jon Hird.

A little later in the day I needed to go to Plymouth. I spotted a 'castle' crossing Moorswater Viaduct as I was driving, so I took a quick detour via Trerulefoot to capture this image of 43097 leading 2P86 (Penzance - Plymouth). Copyright Jon Hird.

27th January 2024

27/1/2024

Mixed liveries at Exeter St. Davids
Paul Barlow

Hello Keith

Another from 1978

Kind regards

Pau

09/12/1978 - 50911 59264 50858 at Exeter. Note work being carried on the canopy over platform1 replacing ornate arched windows with hideous corrugated plastic. Copyright Paul Barlow.

Many thanks Paul - a pity the original windows had to go.

Peaks to Newquay
Roger Winnen

29/06/1974 - A Peak with the Nottingham to Newquay at Roche. Copyright Roger Winnen.

29/06/1974 The 12.05 ex Newquay passing Criggan Downs (between Roche and Bugle). You'd barely know there was a railway beneath this bridge if you were to pass over it now, the vegetation has grown up so much. Copyright Roger Winnen

June 1973 - A Peak awaits departure from Newquay. Copyright Roger Winnen

All green at Gover
Jon Hird

5 minutes away from work today (26.01.24) enjoying the peace and tranquility of a perfect golden winters day, down in the Gover Valley.

GWR 802003 passing Gover Viaduct working 2Z20 Penzance - Weston-Super-Mare on 26.01.24. The vandals have attacked the centre coach. Copyright Jon Hird.

One which has evaded my camera for a few weeks, GWR power car 43093 leads 43198 and set GW08 over the Gover Viaduct working 2C65 Plymouth - Penzance. Copyright Jon Hird.

26/1/2024

Lostwithiel Footbridge Delays

Please click here for a local news article detailing delays with the long-promised footbridge due for installation at Lostwithiel.

37s and CDAs at Par
Michael Adams

Hello Roger, here are a couple of pictures from Michael Adams of china clay workings at Par on 29 April 1988. The first shows 37674 Copyright Michael Adams

Now we see 50001 ‘Dreadnaught’ coming round from St.Blazey. Both with CDAs Best wishes, Micael. Copyright Michael Adams

Many Thanks Michael

Tamar Turbo
Mark Lynam

Good afternoon Keith/Roger/Jon,

I have attached shots of today's 2C64 0804 Nailsea & Backwell to Plymouth / 2M16 1052 Plymouth to Weston-super-Mare.

Booked as a Class 165/166 this week due to engineering work in the Bristol area.

Thanks, Mark.

165102 on Plymouth platform 8. Copyright Mark Lynam.

165102 departs Plymouth working 2M16 1052 Plymouth to Weston-super-Mare. Copyright Mark Lynam.

Many thanks Mark, a nice change from the regular units.

Chacewater Station
June 1977
Roger Winnen

770621c Chacewater Signal Box with the cement silo behind. Photographed 21st June 1977 Copyright Roger Winnen

770621d Looking east at Chacewater Station. Copyright Roger Winnen

770624b A Class 47244 opens up as she rounds the curve at Chacewater. Copyright Roger Winnen

770625a A Class 50024 together with a Peak 45031 heads east through Chacewater Station. The track in the foreground is a replacement for access into the siding. Copyright Roger Winnen

770625e A Peak heads through Chacewater for Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen

Snoozing at Burngullow
Jon Hird

57602 made a welcome appearance today (25.01.24) on a daytime sleeper-stock movement from Penzance to Exeter and back. Again, the 'proper' camera was left at home, so here is a drone shot - less than ideal in the kind of lighting we had this afternoon due to the microscopic image sensor found in the device, but there we go.

57602 passing Burngullow with 5Z71 - an Exeter - Penzance crew training run. Copyright Jon Hird.

25th January 2024

25/1/2024

Winter Sunshine
Craig Munday

Dear all

Headed down to Truro for a catch up with Radio Cornwall about the forthcoming resignalling. The link is here:

Julie Skentelbery - Big changes to Cornwall's railway signalling - BBC Sounds (click to listen)

Some pictures of some welcome sunshine and Winter flowers at St Austell. The Ground Frame will disappear from March, and will be fully signalled from the workstation at Exeter.

Best wishes

Craig

24th January 2P08 St Austell 43093 43198. Copyright Craig Munday.

Many thanks Craig. Please make sure you all click on the link to listen to the radio article, it's well worth it.

Western on the branch
Roger Winnen

D1011 Western Thunderer at Luxulyan. 29.06.1974, Copyright Roger Winnen

With the familiar 'V' of exhaust fumes, D1011 Western Thunderer departs Luxulyan. 29.06.1974, Copyright Roger Winnen

Steam at Dainton
Paul Barlow

34052 Lord Dowding (34046 Braunton) & 46100 Royal Scot on 0853 Penzance to Bristol Great Britain X.near Combefishacre on Dainton bank 7 May 2017. Copyright Paul Barlow.

Exeter in 1978
Paul Barlow

DMU B579 forms 1030 special to Okehampton whilst 25048 waits in platform 6 with the 0950 to Barnstaple. This loco had failed and was replaced with 25207 13 May 1978. Copyright Paul Barlow.

Many thanks as always, Paul - great photos.

24/1/2024

158881 & 159008 Departing Cranbrook
David Tozer

Roger, 158881 and 159008 with the 1325 Exeter to Waterloo leaving Cranbrook today. The 158 is still in SWT livery. Copyright David Tozer

Many Thanks David

47245 at Liskeard
Michael Adams

Hello Roger, I hope you have all survived the latest gales and rain. Here is a picture from Michael Adams showing 47245 at Liskeard on 8 August 1986.The working was not known but it looks like a Speedlink service with a variety of wagons.Nice signals and box of course. Many thanks, Michael. Copyright Michael Adams

Many Thanks Michael

A Thornfalcon question
Can you help?

Hello

I am hoping that you may be able to give me some advice regarding a model railway locomotive

A colleague who is about to retire is a model railway enthusiast. His retirement project is to recreate Thornfalcon station and its environs as it was in the 1930s as an N gauge model

As a retirement gift we would like to give him a model locomotive that is period correct. Some discrete questioning has revealed that he would like a tank/pannier locomotive

Looking on line there appear to be several variants of GWR 57xx 0-6-0 locomotive models

Would you be able to advise on the correct model/variant/livery for this location and period

Kind regards

Can you help our reader? Please send an email to [email protected] if you have any information which may be helpful.

Unusual Sight at Swindon in 1974
Neil Phillips

Hello Roger and Keith,

Roger's photos posted yesterday (22nd) showing scenes around Plymouth on Saturday 9th February 1974 reminded me that on that same day I caught a bus into Swindon in pouring rain, and it was still raining when I made my way to see what was parked on Swindon's stabling point that morning - I did not expect this! Better still, as I stood there with camera poised the cloud cover miraculously and abruptly cleared from the west and the sunshine which Roger had already enjoyed in Plymouth arrived in Swindon, right on cue!

The reason for 1200 Falcon's presence that day is unclear - I recall reading a magazine article on the unique locomotive's exploits some years later which suggested that it had stopped over here on its way back to South Wales following a visit to the Brush Works at Loughborough, where BR had allegedly sent it to act as a standby generator during that winter's power shortages, apparently without telling Brush who knew nothing about it and at the time the works had no direct rail connection anyway! However some sources claim this mysterious visit occurred in late May/early June; if so then it may simply have reached Swindon from South Wales on a freight or engineer's working. It departed for home light engine later that day, but I missed that.

Regarding Roger's two photos of Class 03s at Laira, these show the same locomotive, D2128/03128 (D2126 was withdrawn from 8F Springs Branch, Wigan in October 1971 before it could become 03126 under TOPS). D2128 was renumbered in February 1974 but, unless this actually occurred while Roger's back was turned during his visit on the 23rd, the weather conditions and leaves on the trees suggest that D2128 was photographed the previous year, or earlier. (By the way, once again I know where I was when Roger was photographing 03128 at Laira - touring Woodham's Scrapyard at Barry!)

Best regards,
Neil Phillips

The solitary Class 53 1200 'Falcon' on Swindon Stabling Point 9th February 1974. Copyright Neil Phillips.

Class 53 1200 'Falcon' on Swindon Stabling Point 9th February 1974. Copyright Neil Phillips.

What a catch! Many thanks, Neil. Excellent record keeping, too.

Merchant Navy L.P.S.
Thames Tamar Express
Roger Winnen

London Waterloo-Exeter St David's-Plymouth North Road-Lostwithiel-Carne Point-Lostwithiel-Plymouth North Road-Bere Ferrers- Bere Alston-Plymouth North Road-Lipson Junction-Plymouth Friary {Old Station )Plymouth North Road- Exeter St Davids- Westbury-Salisbury-London Waterloo
Motive Power 33104 and 33106

770416a The Thames Tamar Express at Respryn on 16th April 1977 Copyright Roger Winnen

770416b A going away photograph of the express heading for Fowey. Copyright Roger Winnen

770416c Arriving back at Lostwithiel from Fowey. The first known Class 33s to venture this far into Cprnwall. Copyright Roger Winnen

770416d Passing the old goods shed at Lostwithiel. Copyright Roger Winnen

770416e The Thames Tamar Express heads eastbound out of Cornwall. Copyright Roger Winnen

770416f Passing through the old Lostwithiel Station. Copyright Roger Winnen

770416g Crossing the Crossing at Lostwithiel. Copyright Roger Winnen

DRS Class 37's - The end
Jon Hird

Earlier this week, DRS (Direct Rail Services) announced that their remaining 6 Class 37 diesel locomotives are to be offered for sale, ending the operators long history of making use of the veteran locomotives.

The news article can be read on the DRS website by clicking here.

I had a quick scan through my photos to find a few of the locos in the DRS 'house colours' within our region.

10.01.2005 - 37611 stabled at Plymouth, it worked to the MOD dockyard the next morning. Copyright Jon Hird.

28.05.2011, 37087 and 37194 working 'The Curnow Irrupter' past Golant. Copyright Jon Hird

09.06.2012, 37609 leads Pathfinders '3-2-C' railtour past Doublebois. 37606 on the rear. Copyright Jon Hird

13.06.2012, 37603 rounds the curve into Par from St. Blazey with a test train. Copyright Jon Hird.

05.07.2012, now in the 'new' DRS livery, 37409 arrives at Liskeard with a Network Rail test train. Copyright Jon Hird.

05.07.2012 37409 heading for Looe. Copyright Jon Hird.

10.02.2013 37608 on the rear of 'The Hullab-looe' tour. 37218 leading. Copyright Jon Hird.

23rd January 2024

23/1/2024

First booked Turbo Unit to Plymouth
Craig Munday

Hi there
I was in Plymouth yesterday which coincided with 2C64/2M16 being allocated to a class 166 unit. 166221 was the unit and is pictured at platform eight connecting with a Castle set in number seven.

Turbos have worked random passenger services in the past, but this is believed to be the first rostered trip. It is booked a Turbo all week, due to the Bristol West blockade.

Other Castle sets are seen in the Plymouth / East Cornwall area.
Cheers
Craig

20240122-22nd St Budeaux 43187 43098 (2) Copyright Craig Munday

20240122-22nd 2M16 166221 Plymouth (5) Copyright Craig Munday

20240122-22nd 2P15 GW08 43093 43198 (5) Copyright Craig Munday

Many Thanks Craig

NINETEEN SIXTY TWO – PART 66
The Truro and Newquay Railway
Michael L. Roach

The years around 1904 were very fruitful for the Great Western Railway. George Jackson Churchward had been appointed CME two years before and the first of his new standard designs were being built at Swindon Works. New lines were being built to shorten the routes to the west and to the north. In May 1904 a Great Western engine was the first man-made machine in the world to attain 100mph, and in July a new “Limited Express” started running from Paddington to Penzance (via Bristol) which was non-stop to Plymouth, possibly the longest regular non-stop run in the country at the time. That same year a new branchline was nearing completion between two existing railway stations in Cornwall. Chacewater was on the Cornish mainline and had opened in 1852; while Newquay was at the end of a branchline from St. Blazey and had opened in 1876. The new route was called the Truro and Newquay Railway but was only new between Blackwater East Junction just west of Chacewater to Trenance Junction just south of Newquay. The first section as far as Perranporth opened on 6 July 1903 while the remaining section from Perranporth to Newquay opened on 2 January 1905. The attached contemporary report on the new route appeared in the GWR Magazine for January 1904.

The route closed completely on and from Monday 4 February 1963 and has now been closed longer than it was open for business. The two largest centres of population on the former route are St. Agnes (3,250) and Perranporth (3,000). I wonder if the residents of Perranporth in particular regret not having a railway station to bring in some of the hundreds, or is it thousands, of beach goers that descend on the town on a fine summer day. From Perranporth it is just 7½ miles to the mainline at Blackwater and 13 miles by rail to Truro. If the route was rebuilt from Blackwater to a terminus at Perranporth it should be possible to reach Truro in around 20-22 minutes with one intermediate stop at St. Agnes. This compares favourably with a journey time of 20 minutes by road when traffic is flowing freely, but much much longer during the rush hour. Within the scheme a park-and-ride station could be provided on the main line at Blackwater right alongside the A30 trunk road. I cannot help but thinking that this possible scheme might be a better way of spending the £57M that is planned to be spent on the proposed Mid-Cornwall Metro.

Article on the Truro and Newquay Railway from the GWR Magazine for January 1904. Copyright Michael L. Roach.

Many thanks Michael. A real pity this route didn't survive.
To read more of Michaels' memoirs, please click here

A Goonbarrow Interlude
Jon Hird

A lunchtime walk down a footpath (which, although very pretty, strangely, doesn't really seem to go anywhere) resulted in a couple of shots of Goonbarrow Junction yesterday (22.01.24). A long lens and a steady hand was required!

Perhaps they'll be of some interest to the signalling aficionado's amongst us, lots of fantastic semaphores on display.

The GWR driver in charge of the Newquay shuttle has brought his train to a stop and is exchanging tokens with the Goonbarrow signaller (who is hidden behind a bit of foliage!). Copyright Jon Hird.

GWR 150263 heads for Bugle with a Newquay service, having just stopped at Goonbarrow Signal Box. The siding straight ahead is all that remains of the Carbis branch. A footcrossing is in the foreground. Copyright Jon Hird.

With the unit out of the way, some clanking of points and dropping of semaphores followed and very soon DB Cargo's 66143 appeared from Rocks, heading for Fowey with 16 JIA wagons full of China Clay. The sun even decided to briefly come out. Copyright Jon Hird.

Crediton Units
Paul Barlow

Hello Keith

A couple from 2018 at Crediton of traction which is no longer with us

Kind regards

Paul

Pacer 143619 and 153369 arrives at Crediton on 0658 Barnstaple to Exeter Central on 31 October 2018. Copyright Paul Barlow.

143619 and 153369 Crediton on 0658 Barnstaple to Exeter Central on 31 October 2018.Copyright Paul Barlow.

Many thanks Paul - 'the early bird gets the worm', as they say!

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Latest News & Features

An update on the St. Blazey CDA'sMatt Weston

St. Dennis JunctionRoger Winnen

'Musical Powercars'Jon Hird

NINETEEN SIXTY TWO – PART 67More Photos of Small Prairie 5572Michael L. Roach

Treviscoe - FoweyThe first for a while!

Queens MessengerJon Hird

More Westerns to NewquayRoger Winnen

20 years ago, at St. BlazeyJon Hird

The Gloucestershire RegimentPhil 'Shattered' Smith

Castle to the coastPaul Barlow

Sunny SaturdayJon Hird

Mixed liveries at Exeter St. DavidsPaul Barlow

Peaks to NewquayRoger Winnen

All green at GoverJon Hird

Lostwithiel Footbridge Delays

Tamar TurboMark Lynam

Snoozing at BurngullowJon Hird

Winter SunshineCraig Munday

Western on the branchRoger Winnen

Exeter in 1978Paul Barlow

A Thornfalcon questionCan you help?

Unusual Sight at Swindon in 1974Neil Phillips

DRS Class 37's - The end​Jon Hird

NINETEEN SIXTY TWO – PART 66The Truro and Newquay RailwayMichael L. Roach

A Goonbarrow InterludeJon Hird

Crediton UnitsPaul Barlow

Archives

An update on the St. Blazey CDA's
Matt Weston

St. Dennis Junction
Roger Winnen

'Musical Powercars'
Jon Hird

NINETEEN SIXTY TWO – PART 67
More Photos of Small Prairie 5572
Michael L. Roach

Treviscoe - Fowey
The first for a while!

Queens Messenger
Jon Hird

More Westerns to Newquay
Roger Winnen

20 years ago, at St. Blazey
Jon Hird

The Gloucestershire Regiment
Phil 'Shattered' Smith

Castle to the coast
Paul Barlow

Sunny Saturday
Jon Hird

Mixed liveries at Exeter St. Davids
Paul Barlow

Peaks to Newquay
Roger Winnen

All green at Gover
Jon Hird

Tamar Turbo
Mark Lynam

Snoozing at Burngullow
Jon Hird

Winter Sunshine
Craig Munday

Western on the branch
Roger Winnen

Exeter in 1978
Paul Barlow

A Thornfalcon question
Can you help?

Unusual Sight at Swindon in 1974
Neil Phillips

DRS Class 37's - The end
Jon Hird

NINETEEN SIXTY TWO – PART 66
The Truro and Newquay Railway
Michael L. Roach

A Goonbarrow Interlude
Jon Hird

Crediton Units
Paul Barlow