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20th June 2023

20/6/2023

Conqueror departs Salisbury
Michael Forward

Hello Roger, Interesting pictures of the Falmouth line on the site,we are lucky to receive them. Here is a shot of 50009 ‘Conqueror’ leaving Salisbury,on this day in 1989,with the 13.18 to London Waterloo. Sadly the loco. did not live up to it’s name and only lasted another 18 months before it was scrapped at Old Oak Common. Copyright Michael Forward

Many Thanks Michael

A surprising discovery
Neil Phillips

Hello Roger and Keith,

Ken Mumford’s visit to the Swindon & Cricklade Railway last Friday (photos posted on 18th June) threw up a real surprise with a Cornish connection stretching back 62 years. I refer to his photo of Permanent Way Brake Van 17907.

As is well-known in these parts, back in April 1961 the preserved GWR 4-4-0 No 3440 ‘City of Truro’ was involved in the launch of Westward Television – the South West's own ITV channel. Earlier this year I was looking into the make-up of the Exhibition Train, with a view to possibly creating a model of a shortened formation to go behind my Bachmann model of ‘City of Truro’, and found the following information:

From the locomotive back –

Three ex-GW/BR (WR) ‘Syphon G’ vehicles, diagram O33, W2769/2941/2983W, clad with smooth external sheeting – exhibition vehicles (W2983W preserved at the Glos-Warks Railway)
Ex-GW Nondescript Brake Saloon, diagram G58 W9103W – studio car (preserved at the Severn Valley Railway)
BR Mark 1 Restaurant Second Open (RSO) W1012 – theatre/reception coach (later converted into BR Cinema Coach DW150353, preserved at Ruddington but future currently uncertain)
And bringing up the rear, the power source for all the above - ex-GW ‘Toad’ brake van W17907, diagram AA13, converted to a generator van (possibly already rebuilt as a PW brake before its new gig). I couldn’t discover what had happened to this vehicle, but thanks to Ken now I know! It has clearly undergone further conversion work with a lot of new glazing but presumably no generator set getting in the way.

While on the move between locations the train was accompanied by lined maroon BR Mark 1 Brake Second Corridor (BSK) W34915.

Livery details for the exhibition vehicles were light blue lower sides and ends, with white upper sides, and grey roofs. Lettering on the Syphon Gs was the Westward galleon logo flanked by ‘LOOK WESTWARD’ all in blue on the upper white panels; the other two coaches carried ‘WESTWARD TELEVISION EXHIBITION TRAIN’ in slanted gold letters edged in black on the lower blue panels; this style was also applied to the generator van but shortened to ‘LOOK WESTWARD’.

I discovered that an article on the train had appeared in a now defunct model magazine dated September 1961 and managed to obtain an excellent copy online, although it cost me 40 times more than its 62-year-old cover price! This included a photo of W17907 in generator guise and I have attached a photographed copy of this, to compare to how it looks six decades later – I am unsure about copyright after such a long time but if you feel able to reproduce this please credit it to ‘M.G.D. Farr’. I understand that other articles on the Westward TV train appeared in the ‘Railway Observer’ April 1961 and ‘Railway Bylines Collection’ 2006-7.

Best regards,
Neil Phillips

This view extracted from the 'Railway Observer' September 1961 is credited to M.G.D. Farr

Many thanks indeed Neil .
Howard Sprenger writes - Further to this my reading of Neil's article is that Mike Farr's photograph was from the "now defunct model magazine" (probably "Model Railway News" or "Model Railway Constructor") not the copy of RO that was referenced, so I'm sure there's not a problem.

The Aeronian XP June edition
Ken Mumford

New issue of The Aeronian for June 2023 - please click below:

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Ken Mumford is a very valuable member of the contributors to the CRS website - this very busy gentleman is also editor of the Aeronian XP magaazine and as such has given us access to his latest publication - the June issue. As usual The Aeronian XP is packed with most iteresting items concerning transport - so please click on the link above to obtain access.

Many many thanks Ken - your efforts are very much appreciated by one and all.

1973 Memories of
Penryn & Perranwell
Howard Sprenger

Thank you for posting the remaining shots of Falmouth from the 1960s. It was great to (virtually) hear from Trevor Tremethick again, and I enjoyed reading his memories of Penmere as it was. By coincidence, I caught a train from there yesterday (returning from the Falmouth Shanty Festival). It still performs a very useful service when you're at that end of town, although I'd forgotten what a slog it was up from the Moor! Well done also for coming up with Brian Aston's surname... is he still around, I wonder?

I continued snapping the stations on the Falmouth branch in the 1970s, changing over to more stable slide film and later updating my equipment, so from now on the quality improves a bit! Herewith are a few of Penryn and Perranwell from a visit to the branch in May 1973... just over 50 years ago!

Best regards, Howard.

Penryn 29th May 1973 Copyright Howard Sprenger

Perranwell 29th May 1973 (1) Copyright Howard Sprenger

Perranwell 29th May 1973 (2) Copyright Howard Sprenger

The goods shed at Perranwell 29th May 1973 (3) Copyright Howard Sprenger

Many thanks indeed Howard, 1973 seems recent but it isn't.

19th June 2023

19/6/2023

Mid Cornwall Session
Jon Hird

I fancied getting out of the house this afternoon so I whipped over to Bodmin to see 5553 at work on the BWR. I planned to get a photo from the field at Charlie’s Gate, but the farmer has now moved his sheep into the field, so that was off the cards. Instead I had a little time at Colesloggett to see it come down, and then caught it at Quarry curve on the way back.

On the way home, I spotted an IET slinking beneath the road bridge at Bugle. I had a feeling it would probably cross a unit at Goonbarrow, so I quickly headed to the crossing to see if I could get a shot down the tracks to see them passing, then hung around to see the unit pull into (what’s left of) Bugle station afterwards.

The platform could do with a visit from a lawnmower!!

Nothing overly interesting I’m afraid, but a couple of railway photos on an otherwise boring Sunday nonetheless.

All the best, Jon Hird

Bugle overgrown. 150207 18th June 2023. Copyright Jon Hird

Bugle overgrown. 150207 18th June 2023. Copyright Jon Hird,

Goon barrow - a distant shot from Bugle, an IET and 150 Pass. Note former down main of the loop which once extended to Bugle and later used for Carbis branch access blocked off. 18th June 2023. Copyright Jon Hird. Enjoy the semaphores - they'll be there for some time yet.

And finally 5553 looking very smart seen on Quarry curve Bodmin General. 18th June 2023. Copyright Jon Hird.

Not too boring a Sunday - thank you Jon - must do our grass too.

Jutland and the River Plate
Colin Burges

Dear Keith,

As an ex-serviceman, you will know those names. But how do they apply to Devon's most prosperous branch line?

https://www.teignrail.co.uk/scouting/81-exmouth-branch/

Two more reproduction station signs went to CoombeRail and OkeRail on Saturday.

Copyright Colin Burges. All just memories except perhaps Christow preserved by Colin Burges and Tavistock - perhaps coming soon.

Many thanks Colin - if our viewers want some pretty unique pictures and detailed histories of the Exmouth Branch It is very much recommended that you go to the link mentioned above. Very well done Colin.

18th June 2023

18/6/2023

Chaos on the Roads and Railways of Cornwall yesterday
Roger Winnen

The 3rd Saturday of June each year is always the date of the Bugle Band Festival
With long diversions from the Chiverton Cross Roundabout lasting through to Monday morning we decided to go by train to St Austell then travel on the 26 service from St Austell to Bugle. Whilst waiting for the bus to arrive, coaches started arriving at St Austell Station on the Royal Blue run from London to Cornwall and return over the weekend taking in various routes used by the coaches many years ago, We left St Austell about 15 mins late and were advised that our bus would not arrive at Bugle as the road was closed! Luck was on our side as Tony Brokenshire from the CRS stepped in and rescued us from Bowling Green for the remainder of our journey.
There was problems on the Newquay branch as the 06.19 Bristol to Newquay was cancelled, However a replaced 150 unit ran from Plymouth to Newquay and returning with the 11.14 Newquay to Paddington service, passengers changed trains at Plymouth for sets 802009 and 802010

230617n The Royal Blue run from London to Cornwall and return to London ran over this weekend. This is the scene at St Austell Railway Station just after 10.00 on Saturday. Copyright Roger Winnen

230617b One of the early Royal Blue coaches arrive at St Austell for a short stopover before heading west. Copyright Roger Winnen

230617c A line up of vintage vehicles at the bus station. Copyright Roger Winnen

230617d Viewed through the window of the 26 Bus to Bugle, this bus never got to Bugle as the road was closed for the band contest. Copyright Roger Winnen

230617h The train service on the Newquay Branch had IETs replaced by 150 units on one morning train between Plymouth & Newquay. Copyright Roger Winnen

230617l Isaac at Rocks Dries Bugle taken through the train window.. Copyright Roger Winnen

Surprise visit to the Swindon and Cricklade Railway
Blunsdon
Ken Mumford

I went out to Purton yesterday (16th June 2023) to photgraph some of the diverted trains because of the closure of the Severn Tunnel. I plan to send these later or tomorrow because of other commtiments!

However, on the way home I thoght I'd call in at the SWINDON & CRICKLADE RAILWAY base at Blunsdon - what a surprise I had. So surprised that I didn't take a proper photo of 6695 BUT got some others and a few shots of other parts of the S & C.
The 0-6-2T [such locomtoives were often used on coal trains and sometimes passenger trains in the Rhymney Valley line from Rhymney via Bargoed, Caerphilly to Cardiff and beyond to Barry etc].was very slowly hauled by a diesel called 'BLUNSDEN'. One of the photos shows a little smokey haze arising from the 0-6-2T's chimney and it did very briefly whiste passing along the platform.. 6695 was in GWR green with its safety valve bonnet painted green and the letters LDR inscrtbed on its frames indcatiing Landore shed, Swansea.

Kind regards, Ken

The Swindon and Cricklade Railway looks well worth a visit this weekend if you are up that way.

Please click on picture to obtain an enlargement. All pictures are the copyright of Ken Mumford.

Magic Carpet Railtour
Bill Elston

The Magic Carpet railtour ran today from Waterloo to Exeter and back.

It was hauled by EDs 73962 and 73964 with 66768 bringing up the rear

The first two pictures were taken just west of Crewkerne en route to Exd and the next two
on the return leg passing North Perrott.

Best wishes, Bill Elston.

17th June 2023; Copyright Bill Elston.

On the rear 66768 , 17th June 2023 Copyright Bill Elston

73964+73962, 17th June 2023 Copyright Bill Elston

66768 17th June 2023. Copyright Bill Elston

Many thanks Bill.

Dawlish
Paul Barlow

Paul samples the new vantage point aforded by the new footbridge just to the west of Dawlish station.. We see 43097 and 43162 entering Dawlish on the 17th June 2023. Copyright Paul Barlow.

43042 and 43029 pass Coryton cove Dawlish on the 0740 Penzance to Bristol . 17th June 2023 Copyright Paul Barlow.

43285 and 43357 on the sea wall near Dawlish on the 0612 Leeds to Plymouth. 17th June 2023 Copyright Paul Barlow

43285 and 43357 pass Coryton Cove on the 0612 Leeds to Plymouth 16 June 2023 Copyright Paul Barlow.

Many thanks Paul.

Something Blue
Craig Munday

Hi Keith
Not something blue for a wedding, but a welcome addition from the DB Cargo fleet this week. 66109 sporting an attractive dark blue, not dissimilar to the DRS colours worked down on the JIA wagons. Teesport Express was the name and it carries PD Ports branding. Perhaps the equivalent of a Thornaby class 37 arriving in the South West back in the 1980s? (maybe not then)! They simply dont have the same character do they?
Anyway it spent two days in the Golden eight week period of longest days poodling around Par Harbour and Treviscoe in stunning sunshine.If I'm honest it was TOO sunny around midday with harsh light and an almost white sky, mustn't grumble though.
I was out and about and caught it in my travels, I also saw new arrival 08752 being fettled up by the FSS engineers at Goonbarrow, I understand it was in action yesterday. The days of the CDAs may be numbered now we hear, so grab your photographs before the replacement wagons arrive.
Finally yesterday, a catch up with a legend in railway photography and railwayman alike, Mr Bernard Mills was at Trerulefoot. I couldn't resist a snap of the master in action as 2U24 approached the bridge!

Kind regards - Mazey day next - watch the weather turn.....

Craig

Don't forget to click on a picture to obtain an enlargement.

We look forward to seeing and hearing from Bernard Mills when he comes to give us a talk at Redruth on Saturday 14th October.

Many thanks to you Craig, keep up the good work.

17th June 2023

17/6/2023

The sun is setting on the HST's
Phil Smith

43156 - Trematon Castle - the sun is setting on the HST's. Copyright Phil Smith.

One cannot think of a more appropriate photograph - congratulations Phil.

More of Falmouth in the 60's
Howard Sprenger

Thanks for publishing my memories and photographs of Falmouth and Penmere the other day. Here are the only other pictures I have from the 1960s. The ones taken on 12th August 1968 show the Falmouth Docks shunter in the exchange sidings, as my DMU from Penmere drew into the Falmouth platform. This was the day after the famous "Fifteen Guinea Special" which commemorated the end of steam on BR, so seemed particularly significant at the time! The shots are poor quality - hurriedly taken on a cheap "point-and-shoot" camera - but perhaps they might be of interest.

We returned to Falmouth station the following day, probably hoping to see the 0-4-0ST again; no photographs this time, but Dad sketched some of the details on the station building. Perhaps he was contemplating making a model some time! The 1969 shot records that the station buildings had gone by then. I'll send some more photos in due course, but they will have been taken in the 1970s. Seems like yesterday to me, but it's 50 years ago now!

Best regards, Howard.

Falmouth 12th August 1968 (1) Copyright Howard Sprenger. The 'joint' between the curved sections of cannopy which is still in use today and the perhaps original cannopy is clearly visible.

Falmouth 12th August 1968 (2) Copyright Howard Sprenger

Falmouth 12th August 1968 (3) Copyright Howard Sprenger

Falmouth 12th August 1968 (4) Copyright Howard Sprenger

Falmouth 13th August 1968 drawings by Cyril Sprenger. Copyright Howard Sprenger

062L Falmouth 1969 Copyright Howard Sprenger

Many thanks for opening your box of 'gems' once again - I am sure that your pictures will bring back memories for the older members of our viewers.

Penmere
Trevor Tremethick

Penmere Platform 12th August 1968. From a negative. Copyright Howard Sprenger Collection

Hello Keith and Roger

It was really nice to see the colour photographs by Howard Sprenger of Falmouth and Penmere (if a little sad to see the deterioration).

A few notes from me if of interest.

Penmere was, of course, staffed, and the two gentlemen in my time were John Grose and Bob Lambert (or Lamport – I believe the former). As I recall, Mr Lambert was tall and balding whereas the shorter Mr Grose (the senior man?) had a fine head of grey hair!

As can be seen from one of the photographs, the ‘Gents’ was at the Truro end, and I think the next door on was the ‘Ladies’, which Mum nearly always decided she needed to visit as the steam of the approaching train was visible above the trees by Theydon Road.

The middle door would have been the passenger entrance, and turning right you would face the ticket window. I was always fascinated by the ticket date stamper which gave a double ‘thump’ as the ticket was pushed in, first one end and then the other. On the wall beside the door, local paper timetables, printed in WR brown (sometimes also in blue I think) were hung up threaded on string. There seemed to me to be a permanent musty smell about the place. I don’t remember much about the waiting room itself but there must have been the usual wooden benches.

Sadly, this building was destroyed by fire, sometime in the very late 1960s (or was it the early 70s?). Someone must know the actual date.

Hope the above is of interest. By best to Howard and thanks for the memories!

Kind regards

Trevor T

Many thanks indeed Trevor - very interesting, now we all know more about the otherwise long forgotten station at Penmere.

An appreciation from Trevor Tremethick

I should be most grateful if you would send my sincere thanks to Guy Vincent for his excellent work on the withdrawn HST power cars and also my best wishes to Howard Sprenger who mentioned me in his notes accompanying his pictures of Falmouth and Penmere.

Regards. Trevor Tremethick

IET sidelined
Lostwithiel
Dennis Clarke

I will enclose one more picture from Lostwithiel yesterday of 66104 running around the clay. It was unusual to see a IET going into the loop there. I suppose it was as good a place than anywhere to fail. I will see you on 1st July at the South Devon Railway if you are there, Regards, Dennis

Lostwithiel 15th June 2023. Copyright Dennis Clarke.

66104 running round the clay at Lostwithiel15th June 2023. Copyright Dennis Clarke.

Many thanks Dennis.

16th June 2023

16/6/2023

Withdrawn HST Power Cars
Guy Vincent

Hello Keith
Reference your request on behalf of Trevor Tremethick for information regarding the stored / withdrawn GWR power cars now building up around Laira depot (as the Westerns did in the 1970s then class 50s in the late 80s/ early 90s) here is a list of those that have so far been officially removed from traffic, correct to June 15th 2023.

From the full quota of 35 'Castle Class' Power Cars in service as recently as October 2022. 8 removed from traffic:

43005 St Michael's Mount (wdn 24.02.2023)
43022 Nether Stowey Castle (wdn 21.01.2023)
43041 St Catherine's Castle (wdn xx.12.2022)
43088 Dartmouth Castle (wdn xx.05.2023)
43158 Kingswear Castle (wdn 11.05.2023)
43160 Castle-an-Dinas (wdn 13.02.2023)
43170 Chepstow Castle (wdn xx.05.2023) Moved to Potter Group site at Ely, Cambs, on 07th June with coaches 48115, 48125 & 49107 hauled by 37510 and covered on CRS at the time).

43171 Raglan Castle (wdn xx.11.2022)

As I understand it the engine hours of each PC, the amount of time remaining until the next major body exam and the general condition of major components (bogies, alternators, electrics etc) are all being carefully monitored and from time to time specific PC's will be stopped either for component exchange, maintenance or storage. With less sets in daily use there is now a surplus of power cars meaning that operating hours of individual PCs can be better managed.

According to a report dated 13th June on the Rail Express magazine website and accessed today via Press Reader the following vehicles are due to be stripped out at Laira and then moved away from the depot by road for scrap: 43005, 43041, 43171, 48116, 48134, 48135 and 49113.

Today the following sets were reported in traffic:

43027 GW06 48118 48117 48149 49106 43192

43154 GW07 48121 48120 48119 49108 43004

43016 GW08 48124 48123 48122 49117 43186

43155 GW09 48127 48126 48125 49109 43156

43189 GW10 48130 48129 48128 49110 43187

43092 GW14 48142 48141 48140 49114 43188

43153 GW15 48145 48144 48143 49115 43040

The above leaves power cars 43009 43010 43029 43042 43093 43094 43097 43098 43122 43162 43172 43194 43198 as spare so that would explain why Laira is looking rather full! I would speculate that 43093 is likely to be the next one removed from traffic.

As Trevor said, besides the GWR PCs at Laira the Cross Country fleet are also based there. These do not see as much use as they did (often only two sets in daily use) so it is often possible to see several sets of stock and PCs stabled around the depot.

Cross Country Power Cars are 43207 43208 43239 43285 43301 43303 43304 43321 43357 43366 43378 43384

Guy Vincent

Totnes 43016 (43186 front) 2C79 1455 BTM-PNZ 14th June 2023. Copyright Guy Vincent.

What can we say but a very sincere thank you to Guy for the obvious time and trouble he has gone to to compile the extensive list above. Keep up the very good work Guy - what would we do without you - a mine of information.

St Austell Signalbox
Dennis Clarke

Hi Keith, I took a few photos of St Austell signal box today. I believe it closed in 1980 but is still doing well 43 years later. I was at Lostwithiel later where 802019, working 2C26 13:42 Plymouth to Penzance, failed with engine issues and was moved into the down loop. All the passengers travelled west on the following HST, Regards, Dennis

St Austell signalbox 15th June 2023. Copyright Dennis Clarke.

Many thanks Dennis - here today, gone tomorrow. The box was at one time mooted to have further use as headquarters of a local model railway club, however that seems not to be.

Blue Shed in Cornwall
Carlyon Bay & Par
Jon Hird

I saw it at Carlyon Bay golf course then headed to Par for a shot of it recessed in Chapel siding (which was previously the norm) however today it ran around in the station, set back and went into St. Blazey yard for an hour or two before continuing its journey eastwards.

All the best, Jon Hird

Carlyon Bay 66009 15th June 2023. Copyright Jon Hird,

66009 crew climbs aboard at Par. 15th June 2023. Copyright Jon Hird.

Many thanks Jon, and thanks for keeping us up to date concerning the visitor.

Hanging Gardens of Bond Street
Redruth
Phil Hawke

Keith, I had to make a visit to Redruth yesterday. For a moment I thought the "hanging gardens of bond street" were being removed but a conversation with one of the staff revealed that this was "emergency work" following a complaint from Royal Mail who were losing their vans in the jungle therefore only the trees overhanging the parking area ( ex Tommy Harris's builders merchants) were getting the chop.

On the other side of the street the former GWR road motor depot has a new lease of life as yet another car repair business makes use of it.

Phil Hawke

Redruth -hanging gardens of Bond Street. 15th June 2023. Copyright Phil Hawke.

Redruth - 15th June 2023. Copyright Phil Hawke.

Many thanks Phil for the story and photographs.

Quintrell Downs
Michael Matthews

Hi apologies for unannounced email . . I brought this sign on ebay a few years back as I liked the name, but couldn’t find any reference to its use, I found a photo on the net that shows the inside of of the hut that housed the GF which seems more elaborate than the normal outside GF so must have been of significant importance . Any info on this particular GF purpose appreciated. Thanks. Mike

Quintrell Downs Ground Frame. Copyright Michael Matthews.

Thanks for your E-mail Mike - we'll see what comes of your query.

Colourful Swindon
Ken Mumford

Ken sends this -

[1] and [2] 66525 on 4L36 Wentloog to Felixstowe.

[3] and [4] 2 x 4car EMU [units 387150 and 387168] Bristol Parkway to Paddington. [Bristol bound IET alongside platform 4 in the distance].

[5] and [6] 1Q18 [Bristol (Kingsland Road) to Tyseley TMD Top and Tail 37254 with 37612.

Kind regards, Ken Mumford.

Please click on pictures to enlarge - pictures numbered left to right then down. All pictures copyright Ken Mumford.

Many thanks Ken.

15th June 2023

15/6/2023

Penmere Platform and Truro
Copyright Roger Winnen

Comparing the photographs taken by Howard Sorenger in 1968 what a changed has taken place in upkeep of the Penmere Platform today mainly due to The Friends of Penmere Platform. Many hours of hard work has go into todays displays.

Penmere Platform photgraphed this afternoon 15th June 2023 Copyright Roger Winnen

Penmere Platform photographed this afternoon. Copyright Roger Winnen

Penmere Platform Copyright Roger Winnen

Penmere Platform awards displayed. Copyright Roger Winnen

230615i Owing to problems on First Great Westerm this after we asee a service arriving at Platform 3 from Falmoth Docks. Copyright Roger Winnen

230615p The returning service departs for Falmouth Docks. Copyright Roger Winnen

The semiphore signal is pulled off for the road to Falmouth. Copyright Roger Winnen

Cornish holidays
Falmouth & Penmere
Howard Sprenger

New member here...

I was born and raised in Derby and throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s we regularly visited Falmouth for our annual holiday. Our visits sometimes coincided with the Falmouth Model Railway Show, but often didn't, so I took to visiting the club's Arwenack Avenue clubroom on a Friday evening where I was always given a very warm welcome. The star attraction was the extensive club layout of Falmouth station complete with overall roof, and a particular highlight was meeting Pat English, whose series on the Helston branch had featured in several issues of "Model Railway News" through 1967. One year (probably 1968) I took with me a model of Nancegollen signal box that I'd made from his plans, and was very grateful for the encouraging words he had for the efforts of a 14-year-old. I remember becoming friendly with a couple of lads of around my own age - one was called Brian (surname forgotten) [we think Aston] and the other was Trevor Tremethick, whose name features regularly here.

Attached are a few snaps taken on 12th August 1968 when the original buildings at Falmouth and Penmere still survived - I think the Falmouth buildings had gone by the following year and Penmere lasted a while longer. Some enthusiasts might recognise the date as being the day after the famous "Fifteen Guinea Special" that marked the end of steam on BR, so I was astounded to see a steam loco at Falmouth when I arrived on the DMU from Penmere. It was, of course, the dock shunter. Needless to say, they were very happy times, and fostered a love of Cornwall and its railways that has lasted for the best part of 60 years.

Best wishes, Howard Sprenger, Blisland, Bodmin.

Falmouth Terminus 12th August 1968. From a print. Copyright Howard Sprenger Collection. The track has only recently been lifted, note the sleeper impressions.

Falmouth Terminus 12th August 1968. From a print. Copyright Howard Sprenger Collection

Falmouth Terminal buildings. 12th August 1968. From a negative . Copyright Howard Sprenger Collection

Penmere Platform

A study of the timber building at Penmere - note the gas lighting, 12th August 1968. Copyright Howard Sprenger. Already in a run down state - the broken gate lies propped against the building.

Another fine study of the now almost forgotten platform building at Panmere - 12th August 1968 - Copyright Howard Sprenger.

Train arriving from Truro. 12th August 1968 From a print. Copyright Howard Sprenger. Note the now demoiished bridge.

Many thanks for your pictures and memories. Both Rger and myself were were very pleased to see a record of the almost forgotten buildings at Falmouth & Penmere - do you have any more railway related pictures of that vintage.

Kingswear visit
Guy Vincent

Good evening Keith
Today we paid a visit to the Dartmouth Steam Railway and were rewarded with surprise haulage by the line's resident type 3 diesel D6975 or, if you prefer, 37275. This was due to fire risk we were told although at the other end of the seven coach formation GWR steam loco 4277 'Hercules' was working in the 'up direction' towards Paignton and on the second set of carriages GWR 2-6-2 no 4555 was working solo. For the record 37275 worked the 1035, 1150, 1305, 1450 and 1610 departures from Paignton and then assisted between Brittania Crossing and Churston on the rear of the 1110, 1220, 1410, 1525 and 1640 services from Kingswear. So long as the rain holds off it seems likely that this operation may well continue.
Guy Vincent

Kingswear 37275 rear of 1110 KGW-PGN 14th June 2023. Copyright Guy Vincent.

37275 heading 1450 PGN-KGW at Kingswear 14th June 2023. Copyright Guy Vincent

Many thanks Guy - glad you had some good weather - we badly need rain now.

BTM report
Martin Scane

Hi Keith I’m back up country but not football related (the season finished some weeks ago). Whilst waiting for my train back to Cornwall here are three snaps taken at Bristol Temple Meads. First a view from the East End of the station. Second 43186 Taunton Castle at the head of the 10-55 to Taunton. Third 66510 with the early running 4E18 Fairwater Yard to Doncaster conveying old concrete sleepers Cheers Martin

BTM 1 14th June 2023. Copyright Martin Scane

BTM 2 14th June 2023. Copyright Martin Scane

BTM 1 14th June 2023. Copyright Martin Scane

Many thanks Martin - you are a good and very regular passenger.

'New' Rocks shunter on Trial
Rock (Goonbarrow)
Emma Shard

After arriving at Rocks china clay works last week, today 08752 was given a quick test run up the former Goonbarrow branch to the head shunt just past Wheel Henry with a rake of empty CDA wagons before being put into service tomorrow. 14/06/2023.

With Thanks. Emma Shard

1. 08752 on the remains of the former Goonbarrow branch just past Wheel He... CDA's 14th June 2023. Copyright Emma Shard.

2. The end of the line. 08752 can go no further at the head shunt on the branch.14th June 2023. Copyright Emma Shard

3. Looking towards Rocks clay works from the cab of 08752, CDA wagons are positioned. 14th June 2023. Copyright Emma Shard

Many thanks Emma - keep up the good work.

Through the fence.
Laira Report
Trevor Tremethick

Hi Keith and Roger

Called here today on the way back from the garden centre for a squint through the ‘jungle’ on the Embankment Road side.

43093 ‘Berkeley Castle’ (formerly ‘Old Oak Common HST Depot 1976-2018’) is currently the only spare power car in the graveyard (if I am correct in calling it that). Three workers walked by on the other side of the fence, but the traffic on Embankment Road was too loud for me to call to them

On the operational roads were 43029 and 43042 at opposite ends of a Castle set, beside 43301 of Cross Country. Unable to identify the inboard HST. Frustratingly, there is a power car right over the other side by the old steam shed sidings and I can’t get it. It seems to have been there a long time.

It would be good to have a list of power cars withdrawn as against those still in service, but I realise that would be a big ask and would be constantly changing.

Best wishes to all

Trevor

43093 at Laira, June 14, 2023. Copyright Trevor Tremethick

43029, 43301 and unidentified HST at Laira, June 14, 2023. Copyright Trevor Tremethick.

43042 Tregenna Castle at Laira, June 14, 2023. Copyright Trevor Tremethick

Many thanks Trevor - keep up the good work and walking.

Trains and boats
Falmouth Docks
Dennis Clarke

Hi Keith, My wife and I travelled to from Hayle to Falmouth today on the train. I took a couple of pictures at Falmouth Docks station of 150232, having arrived on the 10:45 from Truro. There is also a picture of a mosaic which is on the platform there. The cruise ship, The World, departed whilst we were there which was interesting to observe, Regards, Dennis

Falmouth Docks - 14th June 2023. Copyright Dennis Clarke.

Falmouth Docks 2 - 14th June 2023. Copyright Dennis Clarke.

Falmouth Docks 3 - 14th June 2023. Copyright Dennis Clarke.

Ship ahoy -'The World' - busy days at Falmouth Docks - 14th June 2023. Copyright Dennis Clarke.

Many thanks - I see you and Mrs. Clarke had a good day at Falmouth. May you long keep on visiting the 'Railway World' plus and extras.

Time for amusement
The end of hot and tiring day!
Chris Bellett

Hello Keith/Roger,

I thought that you might like the attached for a bit of amusement. Taken at the B&WR after a long hot day on 13th June 2023. The drivers and fireman’s overalls deserved a good rest…….

Take Care,
Chris Bellett, Retired S&T Engineer, CRS Member

Bodmin general. End of a long and hot day! 14th June 2023. Copyright Chris Bellett.

Time to put your feet up and bottoms down - a very nice creative phototograph. Many thanks Chris.

14th June 2023

14/6/2023

Alex on the move
Mick House

My wife and I were traveling up to Sussex on the 8th June 2023 at 06.30 in the morning and on the Okhampton bypass we spotted P405D Alex one of the two IMERYS shunters from Rocks Driers on the back of a low-loader, so we stopped in a layby just north of Sticklepath and got photo No1 then, as we were overtaking it north of South Tawton I took photo No2. The same low-loader would have dropped off the 08 shunter 08 752 at Rocks Driers the night before or earlier that morning.

Regards Mick House.

Alex near Sticklepath. 8th June 2023, Copyright Mick House.

Alex on the move again. 8th June 2023. Copyright Mick House.

Many thanks Mick - any further news of where Alex might be heading?

Pathfinders 50th Anniversary
Class 40 Railtour
Guy and Charlotte Vincent

Hello Keith
Last Saturday (10th June) Pathfinder Railtours ran their 50th anniversary tour from Burton on Trent to Weymouth. The outward trip from Cheltenham was via Kemble, Swindon, Reading West, Basingstoke, Southampton and Poole with the return leg made via the former GWR route through Yeovil, Westbury and Bath. Charlotte caught the train passing Berkley Marsh north of Frome with an immaculate D345 (40145) leading and two-tone green class 47 47815 'Great Western' at the rear while I went to Bradford on Avon where a short pathing stop was made. Nice to see the original F&W Railtours 'Vulture' headboard on the front of the loco.

Photo 1 Berkley Marsh (Charlotte V)
Photo 2 Bradford on Avon (Guy V)

Guy Vincent

40145 Berkley Marsh 1Z41 16.32 WEY-B.on.Trent 10th June 2023 Copyright Charlotte Vincent

Many thanks Guy and Charlotte.

Random Photographs
Dennis Clarke

A seagull showing interest in the railway at Truro this morning [13th June 2023]. The 16:50 to Bristol and 17:15 to Plymouth HST departures side by side at Penzance this afternoon. I caught the 16:50 to Hayle and stopped for a pint in the Angarrack Inn. Here, 43092 and 43188 are pictured going over the viaduct in somewhat misty conditions, working the 17:15 from Penzance to Plymouth, Regards, Dennis

Truro. Seagull and semaphores. .13th June 2023. Copyright Dennis Clarke.

Penzance - the 16.50 to Bristol and the17.15 to Plymouth. 13th June 2023 Copyright Dennis Clarke,

Angarrack 43992 and 43188 pictured crossing the viaduct. with the 17.15 Penzance to Plymouth.13th June 2023. Copyright Dennis Clarke.

Time for light refreshment? Thanks Dennis.

13th June 2023

13/6/2023

Class33 at St Deny's Southampton
Michael Adams

Hello Roger, Thanks for dealing with the last picture. Another great shot from Michael Adams today, taken with the permission of the signal man trackside,showing a Class 33 framed by those lovely signals at St. Denys, near Southampton. The service was the 14.15 Portsmouth to Bristol on 15 April 1981. Best wishes,Michael. Copyright Michael Adams

Many Thanks Michael

New footbridge under construction
Dawlish
Dennis Clarke

Hi Keith, Hope all well with you and Roger. A couple of pictures I took this morning of the new footbridge and lift, under construction at Dawlish station, Regards, Dennis

Dawlish - new footbridge under construction. 12th June 2023. Copyright Dennis Clarke

Many thanks Dennis - glad to see that you are keeping your finger on the 'railway pulse'.

Brent Station
Michael L. Roach

7228 This is what Brent Station looked like in 1962 taken from Vicarage Road on 7 July 1962 looking east towards Totnes and Newton Abbot. Copyright Michael L. Roach.

What an interesting study, not a train sight but all of the once busy station is there for you to absorb. Many thanks Michael.

Unusual traffic - class 20's
Cowley Bridge
Paul Barlow

Picture (1) 43304 43301 1327 Plymouth to Edinburgh passes 73963 73965 on 1341 Weston to Exeter . Riverside at Cowley Bridge Junction 10 June 2023. Copyright Paul Barlow.

Picture (2) 73963 73965 on 1341 Weston to Exeter Riverside ECS 5Z60 (after working the 0807 Ashford to WSM special) at Cowley Bridge Junction 10 June 2023. Copyright Paul Barlow.

Many thanks Paul for catching the special.
My apologies - these pictures were received on the 10th June.

Busy times at
Creech St Michael
Bill Elston

1) 0Z17, L/E movement from Westbury to Fairwater yd consisting 66602, 66509 Josiah's Wish and 66596. 13th June 2023. Copyright Bill Elston.

2) 2u12, Pz to Bristol, led by 43042, 13th June 2023. Copyright Bill Elston.

3) 4E18, Fairwater Yd to Doncaster Woodyard spent sleepers, hauled by 66602 with 66596 and 66509. 12th June 2023. Copyright Bill Elston.

4) 3F15 Exeter Tmd to Bristol TM, 165137, 12th June 2023.Copyright Bill Elston.

5) 0Z55, Deltic 55009 working back to Barrow Hill after it's appearance at the West Somerset Railway's Diesel Gala. 12th JUne 2023. Copyright Bill Elston.

Many thanks Bill - glad your ankle is now better.

12th June 2023

12/6/2023

Oddities and things around
Truro Station this Afternoon
Roger Winnen

230612b The Falmouth Bay Platform. Copyright Roger Winnen

230612c An IET departure departs Truro for Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen

230612cc The compound at Truro Station holding supplies for the resignalling of the Cornish Main Line from Truro together with facilities for both Ladies and Gentleman.. Copyright Roger Winnen

230612d 150234 Arrives at Truro on a working from Falmouth. Copyright Roger Winnen

230612e The return 150 working to Falmouth in Truro Platform 1. Copyright Roger Winnen

230612ee The Black bridge built 1893 at Wednesbury 130 years ago by the Patent Shaft & Axletree Co. Copyright Roger Winnen

230612f These steps lead down to a lane then branches into a housing development. Copyright Roger Winnen

230612g This odditie stands below the iron Footbridge possibly a mess hut. Copyright Roger Winnen

230612h This view is taken from the bottom of the bridge steps. Copyright Roger Winnen

Cooling Off
Michael Adams

Hello Roger, I hope you are well and that you enjoyed your visit to the Helston branch. Here is a picture ,from Michael Adams, which might help us to feel a little cooler! It shows the 09.17 service from Paddington to Oxford ,arriving at Reading, which was regularly double-headed at that time as it was on 20 January 1987 with 47501 and 47590. Many Thanks & Copyright Michael Adams

Many Thanks Michael I am now cooling down!

Cliffs Vale to Exeter Riverside Freight
Portebello Junction
Tony Shore

The Cliffe Vale Freight passing Portebello Jct Wolverhampton 15.25 on route to Exeter Riverside and eventually the Parkandillack Branch. Copyright Tony Shore

Many Thanks Tony

NINETEEN SIXTY TWO – PART 24
An afternoon at Great Aish
Michael L. Roach

The village of Aish is a short distance north-west of the town of South Brent which once had a railway station - the junction station for the Kingsbridge Branch. Aish is now one of Network Rail's timing points because of its emergency crossover located there. Great Aish is a large house south of the village looking out onto the railway line. Leaving the site of South Brent station heading west the line passes under an overbridge carrying Vicarage Road over the railway. In 1962 this was a good place to see if there was a train in the up passenger loop to the west of the station. The line passes over the River Avon on its journey from Dartmoor to the estuary at Kingsbridge and immediately embarks on a long left hand curve which takes the line through 90 degrees from facing almost west to almost south. The radius of the curve is a little over 20 chains. The line here is on gently rising gradients to a minor summit at the site of Wrangaton Station.
The outside of the curve at Great Aish is ideal for photographing trains in the afternoon from about 14.00 hours onwards. I decided to spend much of the afternoon of 2 June 1962 in the fields to the west of the railway. It was a Saturday two weeks before the start of the summer timetable that year and some extra trains had started to run. I knew that there were very few regular scheduled steam trains left at this time as dieslisation was about 90 percent complete at the time but I was usually optimistic that some steam power would appear. I was there in the fields at Aish from about 3.15pm to 6.00pm and saw just four steam engines of which three were lucky extras. On the way to Aish I had stopped at Stowford Bridge, Ivybridge to see a train I hoped would produce steam, and it did in the shape of a Grange and a King. At this time steam double-headers and King-class locos were both very rare on the South Devon main line. As the afternoon wore on and the sun went round I moved northwards to get a different view of the curve. The sight of the afternoon was 5917 on a 10-coach train heading westwards. The limit for a Hall on Dainton and Rsttery banks was 275 tons (about 8C) so it should have had assistance from Newton Abbot to Brent, after which it was allowed to take 392 tons (about 11C). 5917 had been based at Laira until May 1962 when it moved to Exeter. The last train to be seen was a down freight train which could have been the 10.00am from Avonmouth running more than 90 minutes late or the 4.55pm from Hackney Yard running 20 minutes early. Both terminated at Tavistock Junction Yard. I think the former is more likely in view of the St. Phillips Marsh loco hauling the train. Readers are recommended to look at the OS 25-inch plan on NLS Maps, particularly the 1873-1888 series where it can be seen that the main line was then single track and Brent Station had just one platform because the Kingsbridge Branch did not open until 1893.
CAPTIONS
7139      At 2.54pm on Saturday 2 June 1962 6841 Marlas Grange (82B – St. Phillips Marsh) and 6015 King Richard III head west at Stowford Bridge. 6015 had been based at Old Oak Common Shed for the whole of its life starting on 15 June 1928 but moved to Stafford Road Shed, Wolverhampton on 4 June 1962, just two days after this photo was taken.
7140      At 3.42pm 5917 Westminster Hall heads around the curve with a westbound extra train of ten coaches. I am in the field (969) opposite Great Aish House and the milepost is 230¼. The feature in the background is Brent Hill. It is believed that the later emergency crossovers would be behind me.
7141      At 4.48pm Laira's 2-8-0 no 3849 heads slowly down the gradient with a heavy permanent way train which was put into the up loop.
7142      At 5.05pm 5917 (seen earlier) heads back up the line light engine.
7143      At 6.01pm Churchward Mogul 6312 (82B – St. Phillips Marsh) passes the end of the loop with 34 wagons. The loco was withdrawn three months later.
7228      This is what Brent Station looked like in 1962 taken from Vicarage Road on 7 July 1962 looking east towards Totnes and Newton Abbot.
MLR / 6 June 2023

7139 At 2.54pm on Saturday 2 June 1962 6841 Marlas Grange (82B – St. Phillips Marsh) and 6015 King Richard III head west at Stowford Bridge. 6015 had been based at Old Oak Common Shed for the whole of its life starting on 15 June 1928 but moved to Stafford Road Shed, Wolverhampton on 4 June 1962, just two days after this photo was taken. Copyright Michael L. Roach.

7140 At 3.42pm 5917 Westminster Hall heads around the curve with a westbound extra train of ten coaches. I am in the field (969) opposite Great Aish House and the milepost is 230¼. The feature in the background is Brent Hill. It is believed that the later emergency crossovers would be behind me. Copyright Michael L. Roach.

7141 At 4.48pm Laira's 2-8-0 no 3849 heads slowly down the gradient with a heavy permanent way train which was put into the up loop. Copyright Michael L. Roach.

7142 At 5.05pm 5917 (seen earlier) heads back up the line light engine. Copyright Michael L. Roach.

7143 At 6.01pm Churchward Mogul 6312 (82B – St. Phillips Marsh) passes the end of the loop with 34 wagons. The loco was withdrawn three months later. Copyright Michael L. Roach.

7228 This is what Brent Station looked like in 1962 taken from Vicarage Road on 7 July 1962 looking east towards Totnes and Newton Abbot. Copyright Michael L. Roach.

Many thanks indeed Michael - we very much look forward to Part 25.

Severn Tunnel
Driver Alan Peters

Colas Rail 70814 awaits with 6F05 the concrete sleeper train at the entrance to Severn Tunnel on the English side in connection with engineering works to relay the 'UP' line on 10th June 2023. Copyright Driver Alan Peters

The 4 mile Severn Tunnel between England and Wales is a inhospitable place to work and to take pictures, the line was closed to relay the 'UP' on the English side where Colas Rail 70808 is pictured inside the tunnel the 12th June with 6F04 originating from Westbury, of note is the overhead wires inside the tunnel. Copyright Driver Alan Peters

Many thanks Alan - your pictures are very much appreciated.

Plymouth & Dartmoor Railway
Leigham tunnel
Paul Burkhalter

On 5th June 2023 I found myself on the trackbed of the P&DR by Leigham Tunnel, and attach two images for your readers to enjoy.

The southern tunnel mouth is welded closed, and general rubbish abounds. However milestone 3 survives intact. The track is a woodland path for public use, if you know how to access it!

Regards, Paul Burkhalter

P and DR milestone 5th June 2023 Paul Burkhalter

Plymouth and Dartmoor Railway. Leigham Tunnel, or Cann Tunnel as it is also known, is one of the earliest built tramway tunnels in the country. It was built in 1820. And it's still there today,

Many thanks Paul

11th June 2023

11/6/2023

On Saturday 10th June 2023
The Helston Railway organised a
Members Open Day celebrating 20 years of the Helston Railway

To celebrate 20 years of the Helston Railway free train services were run for members to Truthhall Halt with an opportunity to join a guided walk along the trackbed to the approaches to Lowertown /viaduct.
Aboard the train refreshments were available free of charge and also in the buffet car at Prospidnick cumulating in a 20 year Birthday Cake cutting alongside the train stabled at Prospidnick Platform.
Many thanks must go to the staff and volunteers of the Helston Railway for making us most welcome during the day.
Best Wishes from the Cornwall Railway Society

230610r Members of the staff were gathered for this photograph withAlan Burton holding the Birthday Cake. Copyright Roger Winnen

230610s Alan Burton holds the cake as Barbara Barns stands on the left. Copyright Roger Winnen

230610f The viaduct looks very close i this photo but it is still some distance away. Copyright Roger Winnen

230610t Our Excursion to Truthall Halt called at Trevarno for a quick Photo Shoot. In the photograph is Steven Curtiss Guard on this day.Copyright Roger Winnen

230610zb The DMU stands at Truthall Halt. Copyright Roger Winnen

230610z The DMU stands at Truthall Halt surrounded by the rhodedendrons which make the photograph . Copyright Roger Winnen

For more photographs to Celebrate 20 Years of the Helston Railway
Click Here to go into Features April to September 2023 Item 2313 by scrolling down to the bottom of the page

After the winter rest
50 042 Triumph awakes.
Jon Hird

50042 had its first running day of 2023 today. I took some photos of its light engine test run at 09:30 and then some shots of the first trip to Bodmin Parkway at 10:30.

The loco sounded on fine form and it was good to see lots of passengers on board enjoying the day.

Photos attached of:

Light engine movement at Walker Lines
10:30 Bodmin Parkway train at Walker Lines and Charlie’s Gate
The 11:50 service to Boscarne running around at Boscarne Junction.

All the best, Jon Hird

50042 at Walker lInes - 10th June 2023. Copyright Jon Hird.

50042 10th June 2023. Copyright Jon Hird.

50042 at Charlies Gate. 10th June 2023. Copyright. Jon Hird.

50042 at Charlies Gate.. 10th June 2023. Copyright Jon Hird.

50042 at Bodmin General.. 10th June 2023. Copyright Jon Hird.

50042 at Boscarne. 10th June 2023. Copyright Jon Hird.

Many thanks Jon.

Swathling
Kevin Jenkin

Hello,
Here's one from the further end of the CRS zone.
Preserved class 40 d345 / 40145 on the 0701 1Z40 from Burton on Trent to Weymouth, seen racing through Swaythling station. I believe Class 40s were as rare in the Southampton as they were in Cornwall back in the last century. I recall the thrill of seeing one whistling into Bristol Temple Meads on a parcels train from the north in the mid 80s.
This special raised a similar level of excitement and i was surprised to see 7 teenage rail fans on the station, which isn't an obvious photographic haunt. I managed to get my bike info the left hand side of the shot. I think one of the regular contributors also does this.

Thanks, Kevin.

Swaythling 40145 on the 0701 1Z40 from Burton on Trent to Weymouth, 10th June 2023. Copyright Kevin Jenkin.

Thanks Kevin - glad you cycled there. The other person with the bike is of course Colin Burges.

WSR Gala 10th June 2023
Paul Barlow

55009 Alycidon waits at Crowcobe with the 1140 Minehead to Bishops Lydeard 9th June 2023.
D6566 (33048) at Bishops Lydeard on the to 0900 to Minehead 9th June 2023.
D6575 ex 33057 Minehead 9th June 2023.
D7659 arrives at Crowcombe on the 1235 Bishops Lydeard to Minehead 9th June 2023
D7659 has just arrived on the 1235 from Bishops Lydeard. Minehead 9th June 2023
33002 stands at Minehead about to depart on the 1420 to Norton Fitzwarren 9th June 2023
55009 Alycidon 1418 Bishops Lydeard to Minehead arrives at Williton 9th June 2023.
55009 Alycidon Minehead 9th June 2023

All pictures copyright Paul Barlow.

Captions got left to right and down. Click on a picture to obtain an enlargement. Many thanks Paul - you had a good day.

WSR Gala
8th, 9th& 10th June 2023
Andrew Triggs

1. 55009 departing Crowcombe Heathfield for Minehead with the 09.00 ex Bishops Lydeard service with 'Teddy Bears' D9526 and Guest D9551 on the rear 8.9.2023
2. Cromptons D6575 and 33002 at Castle Hill, Williton working the 12.37 Minehead-Bishops Lydeard 8.6.2023
3. D9551 with D9526 passing Doniford Halt working the 14.18 Bishops Lydeard-Minehead 8.6.2023
4. 55009 'Alycidon' passing Longlanes overbridge shortly after departing Norton Fitzwarren with the 17.15 for Minehead 8.6.2023
5. Visiting 'Rat' D7569 departing Watchet with the 12.35 Bishops Lydeard-Minehead 9.6.2023
6. 33002 'Sea King' following arrival at Norton Fitzwarren with the 14.20 ex-Minehead 9.6.2023

Captions got left to right and down. Click on a picture to obtain an enlargement. Many thanks Andrew - you had a good day too.

Main Line Variety
Andrew Triggs

The 2nd email covering the Main line movements with GBRf providing the traction with 69004 and 69003 returning eastwards with the Weedkiller passing Norton Fitzwarren, running as 3Q00 07.05 Exeter Riverside N.Y-Eastleigh East Yard and later 73963 with 73965 in grey and damp conditions working 5Z60 13.41 Weston Super Mare-Exeter Riverside N.Y ECS
All the Best, Andrew Triggs. All photos copyright Andrew Triggs.

Thanks Andrew.

Laira to Papworth
& Weedkiller
Bill Elston

Images 1 & 2. Cogload 37510 passing with HST redundant coaches and power car in tow. Heading from Laira to Ely Papworth sidings, 8th June 2023.
Image 3 - 69004 Passing Cogload on weedkiller duties. 10th June 2023.
Image 4 -69003 Passing Cogload on weedkiller duties. 10th June 2023 All images Copyright Bill Elston.

Many thanks Bill and apologies for images 1 & 2 being a little late - an oversight on my part KJ.

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