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Mondays Clay
Jon Hird & Tony Shore

66305 emerges from Luxulyan Tunnel with the midday Goonbarrow - Fowey clay - 15 JIA's. 29.06.2026, copyright Jon Hird.

66305 runs into Lostwithiel up goods loop before running round and continuing to Fowey. 29.06.2026, copyright Tony Shore.

After running round, the train is seen running along the Fowey branch, from St. Winnows Church on the opposite river bank. 29.06.2026, copyright Tony Shore.

Much later in the day 66305 returns with the empty wagons, passing Coulson Park, Lostwithiel with 6G05. 29.06.2026, copyright Tony Shore.

Many thanks Tony. It's nice to see the clay settling back into a predictable pattern under GBRf, something which was certainly not the case during the final years of DB.

June 1976
Part 30
Roger Winnen

Burngullow signal box still in use. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

The final piece of 'rare track' for Roger aboard the BLS railtour was St. Austell Goods Yard. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

The BLS DMU departs Liskeard for home. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

Fuel/oil tankers at Long Rock. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

A class 50 passing Long Rock. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

Saturday Railtour Photos

A large number of photographs of Saturdays Class 37 railtours have arrived in our inbox after we 'went to press' on Saturday night.

These additional images have been added to Saturdays news article rather than todays - to view them please either scroll down, or click here - our grateful thanks to all who have contributed photographs of these workings.

NINETEEN SIXTY FOUR – PART 112
The Coronation of May 1937
Michael L. Roach

Mention “Kings” to any Great Western enthusiast and he will think of the Collett 4-6-0 express steam engines of 1927, but of course they were named after real people who happened to be the Kings of England and the British Empire over the years.

In November 1936 King Edward VIII made a visit to Wales using the Great Western Railway main line from Paddington to Cardiff. The special train was in the personal charge of Mr. Frank Potter, the Superintendent of the line, and departed Paddington on Wednesday 18 November at 12.55am just ahead of the ordinary passenger train at the same time. The train of six coaches was appropriately hauled by 5056 Ogmore Castle. The special arrived at Llantwit Major on time at 5.35am, and was berthed in one of the goods sidings. It was a perfect autumn morning with blue sky and brilliant sunshine.

The first scan shows King Edward VIII alighting from the Royal Train in the goods yard of Llantwit Major Station. The station is on the Vale of Glamorgan line from Barry to Bridgend. Just three weeks after his visit to Wales Edward VIII abdicated and as he had no children the title passed to his younger brother Albert Frederick Arthur George who took the regnal name George VI. In many ways George was a very reluctant King. He was a shy private man with a stammer who never expected, or wished, to be King, but he carried out his duties to the best of his abilities. He was the great-grandson of Queen Victoria and the father of two daughters, one of whom would become Queen Elizabeth II on the death of King George VI at the early age of 57 years in 1952. He had married Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in 1923 and was crowned King at a Coronation on 12 May 1937.

The 1937 Coronation was a time of great celebration and the Great Western Railway rose to the challenge of moving thousands of people into London on the day by normal trains and special excursion trains which started out the evening before from all parts of the system. In all there were special trains from 25 locations, with some surprising starting points e,g Aberdare and Treherbert, and some surprising omissions e.g. Weymouth, and Paignton/Torquay. Having said that many of the stations beyond the starting points of the special trains sold tickets for the specials using connecting local trains. The second scan shows the handbill of the times and prices for the special starting at Plymouth on the evening of Tuesday 11 May 1937. The special started from Millbay at 10.00pm on the Tuesday and picked up at Plympton, Ivybridge, Brent and Totnes, and was due to arrive at Paddington at 3.15am on the morning of Coronation Day. The return special departed Paddington 23 hours later at 2.15am on the Thursday and was due to arrive Millbay at 7.40am. Further details can be see on the attached scan of the Plymouth pamphlet. The fare from Plymouth was 17 shillings and 6 pence (87½ p) at a time when the weekly wage for a tradesman was just a few pounds a week. For comparison the third class return fare from Plymouth to Paddington in Summer 1938 was 39/8 (nearly £2). The pound has lost 99 percent of its value since 1937.

The BBC covered the Coronation of 1937 with a live outside broadcast – it was their very first outside broadcast ever. Other notable events of the year were Neville Chamberlain becoming Prime Minister later the same month as the Coronation and Frank Whittle ground-testing the world's first jet engine in April 1937. On 10 December 1937 there was a serious rail crash in Scotland when an express ran into the back of a local train at Castlecary Station in falling snow; and there was a second accident at Castlecary on 9 September 1968.

King Edward VIII alights from his sleeping car in the goods yard at Llantwit Major Station on the Vale of Glamorgan line.

Scan of the GWR handbill printed for the special train starting from Plymouth Millbay.

Article from the April 1937 Magazine.

Cover of the May 1937 Magazine

Article from the May 1937 (click for enlargements)

Article from the July 1937 Magazine (click for enlargements)

Many thanks as always Mike - a well-researched article I'm sure all will appreciate.

For more of Michaels articles, please click here.

Two Falmouths for the price of one
Dave Anthony

Saturday 27th June, the unit on the left was meant to depart Truro at 09.45 but didn't due to crew being delayed. On the right is the 09.45 from Falmouth which is about to depart at 10.15. 27.06.2026, copyright Dave Anthony.

Many thanks Dave - a reminder that amongst the excitement of the railtours on Saturday, it was business as normal elsewhere on the railway.

June 1976
Part 29
Roger Winnen

The unusual sight of a DMU at Nanpean. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

The BLS railtour preparing to depart Nanpean Wharves. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

Nanpean shunters cabin. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

The BLS railtour heading back down the Parkandillack branch. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

June 28th 2026

28/6/2026

4x Class 37's to Penzance!
Cornish Classic Traction Extravaganza

Saturday 27th June brought 2 railtours to Penzance for the annual Mazey Day festivities, and incredibly this year both tours were double-headed by class 37's.

The Railway Touring Company ran their 'Mazey Day Cornishman' tour from Dorridge with WCRC's 37668 and 37669 leading (along with 47832 on the rear), whilst Locomotive Services Limited provided 37521 and 37667 for their 'The Cornish Riviera & Mazey Day Statesman'.

37521 & 37667 work:
'The Cornish Riviera & Mazey Day Statesman'

37521 and 37667 pass Bishopsteignton with the first of the days two railtours. 27.06.2026, copyright Martin Scane.

'The Statesman' passing through Totnes. 27.06.2026, copyright Tony Shore.

37521 and 37667 arrive at Plymouth with 'The Cornish Riviera & Mazey Day Statesman'. 27.06.2026, copyright Roger Winnen.

Double helpings of 37s on two tours at St Germans. First at the station with LSL 's 37521 & 37667 in their black lined livery replacing the usual class 47s due to a shortage on the 1Z51 04.50 Derby - Penzance "The Cornish Riviera & Mazey Day Statesman". 27.06.2026, copyright Clive Smith.

37521 and 37667 powering past Holmbush foot crossing with 1Z51. 27.06.2026, copyright Julian Stephens.

37521 and 37667 double head The Statesman past Crugwallins, near Burngullow. 27.06.2026, copyright Jon Hird.

37521 and 37667 passing Dowgas. 27.06.2026, copyright Steve Clark.

37521 and 37667 seen at Truro from the famous black bridge. 27.06.2026, copyright Jonathan Harbage.

The veteran locos depart Truro for Penzance. 27.06.2026, copyright Jonathan Harbage.

37521 and 37667 pass Gwinear Road on their way to Penzance. 27.06.2026, copyright Mick House.

LSL 37521 with 37677 working 1Z51 04.50 Derby- Penzance 'Mazey Day Statesman' passing Rospeath Road overbridge. 27.06.2026, copyright Andrew Triggs.

37521 and 37667 approach Marazion Marsh foot crossing. 27.06.2026, copyright Roger Salter.

The Statesman near journeys end as 37521 leads the train past Marazion. 27.06.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.

37667 and 37521 reattaching to the stock after running round in Slopers Siding, Penzance. 27.06.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.

'The Statesman' is reversed back into Penzance. 27.06.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.

The chances of this happening were always slim, but in 2026 they were almost non-existent - 4x class 37's await departure from Penzance (and, interestingly, 3 of them were sequentially numbered too!). 27.06.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.

Both railtours stand side by side at Penzance awaiting departures. 27.06.2026, copyright Tony Shore.

Held at Marazion for 40 minutes due to 175007 failing at Marazion, the return 'Mazey Day Statesman' awaits the road for St Erth. 27.06.2026, copyright Andrew Triggs.

37667 and 37521 powering past Marazion with the return working, late after a class 175 failed with fire bells sounding at St. Erth and had to be sent back to Penzance. 27.06.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.

1Z54 1530 Penzance to Derby, hauled by 37667 and 37521, passing Camborne 39 late, due to failure of 175007 at St Erth working 2P24 1515 Penzance to Plymouth. 27.06.2026, copyright David Mathieson.

37667 and 37521 passing Wheal Bois Crossing on the return working (click for enlargements). 27.06.2026, copyright Mick House.

37667 leads the returning tour, 1Z54, towards St. Austell. 27.06.2026, copyright Julian Stephens.

The LSL Tractors storm through Par trying to make up lost time after 175007 failed at St Erth. 27.06.2026, copyright Steve Clark.

A view from the road bridge at Par as the LSL 37's head east - Steve Clark on the platform below. 27.06.2026, copyright Roger Winnen.

An incredible sight and sound from high up in the woods above the Glynn Valley, as 37667 and 37521 pound their way up the gradient towards Pendalake Viaduct with the returning 'Statesman' - the pair of locos could be heard for a good minute after they'd gone past. 27.06.2026, copyright Jon Hird.

37668 & 37669 work:
'The Mazey Day Cornishman'

Some words from Ian Thomas:

As always, at this time of year, the annual trek to the far south-west takes centre stage. Until last year, it had always been a PATHFINDER tour featuring various motive power up front. We have had Deltics, Westerns, Hoovers, Syphons, and of course a selection of Duffs over the years, and it is always a great day out, made even better with full dining aboard.

However, with Pathfinder finishing last December, the RAILWAY TOURING COMPANY stepped into the breach and ran this year’s tour, with guidance from the Pathfinder team earlier this year.

So we boarded the MAZEY DAY CORNISHMAN (1Z36) at Cam & Dursley with 37-669 and 37-668 up front. They made a good job of it and all went well. An excellent breakfast was served: I had porridge to start, followed by salmon and scrambled egg as the main course. My wife, Jill, enjoyed a full English, as we were celebrating her 75th birthday on that very day (the 27th).

The weather was good and much, much cooler the further west we travelled. Cornwall does not experience the extreme heat found further inland, and temperatures were a pleasant 21–23°C. We arrived on time at Penzance and had a view of THE STATESMAN ECS with its black Class 37s standing in the sidings there.

We took a stroll along the coast in the direction of Newlyn and enjoyed the cooler sea air before returning to the station.

Our return train departed 10 minutes late due to a Class 175 failure at St Erth, which caused delays to services. We were around 20 minutes late at Plymouth, but after that some excellent running and recovery time along the sea wall saw the train only six minutes late at Exeter, and it remained that way all the way back to Cam & Dursley.

We got off and were once again back in the heat zone. Earlier in the day, the temperature at Dursley had reached 28°C. Just for the record, I recorded a maximum of 35°C on Thursday afternoon, making it the warmest June day on record here, beating the previous figure of 34.2°C recorded in June 1976.

37669 & 668 arrive at Cam & Dursley with 1Z36 the 06.31.Dorridge - Pennzance 'MAZEY DAY CORNISHMAN' 27.06.2026, copyright Ian Thomas.

37669 and 37668 Staffords bridge (Cowley) 0631 Dorridge to Penzance 47832 was on the rear. 27.06.2026, copyright Paul Barlow

37669 and 37668 call at Plymouth on the way down to Penzance. 27.06.2026, copyright Ian Thomas.

Crossing the viaduct over the River Tiddy at St. Germans are West Coast Railway maroon 37669 & 37668 on the 1Z36 06.31 Dorridge - Penzance. 27.06.2026, copyright Clive Smith.

37669 and 37668 passing Dowgas en route to Penzance. 27.06.2026, copyright Steve Clark.

37669 and 37668 coast through Resparveth, near Grampound Road, with 'The Mazey Day Cornishman'. 27.06.2026, copyright Jon Hird.

A close-up of the tour passing the harvested fields at Resparveth. 27.06.2026, copyright Jon Hird.

The WCRC locos approach Truro. 28.06.2026, copyright Jonathan Harbage.

The WCRC Class 37's head through Redruth. 27.06.2026, copyright Roger Winnen.

47832 on the rear at Redruth. 27.06.2026, copyright Roger Winnen.

37669, 37668 and 47832 passing Gwinear Road (click for enlargements). 27.06.2026, copyright Mick House.

37669 and 37668 approaching Marazion Marsh Foot Crossing. 27.06.2026, copyright Roger Salter.

37669 and 37668 passing Marazion as they approach journeys end at Penzance. 27.06.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.

The RTC tour 'on the blocks' at Penzance - the LSL train having already reversed to Slopers Siding. 27.06.2026, copyright Ian Thomas.

Both railtours stand side by side at Penzance awaiting departures. 27.06.2026, copyright Tony Shore.

The Return 'Mazey Day Cornishman' is also held by the former Station at Marazion, having departed Penzance 7 late at 16.37, then eventually reaching St Erth 18 late at 16.58. 27.06.2026, copyright Andrew Triggs.

The forecast cloud has arrived as 37668 and 37669 power away from Penzance past Marazion with the returning railtour. 27.06.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.

47832 on the rear at Marazion. 27.06.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.

37668 passing Wheal Bois Crossing on its return journey. 27.06.2026, copyright Mick House.

37669 and 47832 at Wheal Bois (click for enlargements). 27.06.2026, copyright Mick House.

Here is 37669 and 37668 with 47832 on the rear heading through Buckshead heading east (video - click to play). 27.06.2026, copyright Jonathan Harbage.

The return working to Dorridge powered by 37668 rushes through Par. 27.06.2026, copyright Roger Winnen.

47832 powering on the rear as the train begins the ascent to Treverrin Tunnel. 27.06.2026, copyright Roger Winnen.

Taken by my helper, 37668 and 37669 cross Liskeard Viaduct with the returning RTC tour. 27.06.2026, copyright Jon Hird.

The 37's were doing very little work as they passed Bolitho, but 47832 on the rear was screaming away, doing the majority of the heavy lifting. 27.06.2026, copyright Jon Hird.

37668 and 37669 pull away from Plymouth on the return RTC railtour. 27.06.2026, copyright Paul Barlow.

Our grateful thanks to everybody who has contributed images of these workings - an extraordinary day for diesel fans in the westcountry!

More AI Improvements
Paul Barlow

Another Ai improved shot, a few details not quite right but a big improvement of the original scan. 45113 0837 Leeds-Plymouth 1V81 arrives at Exeter St Davids. 22.08.1982, copyright Paul Barlow.

A good result - many thanks Paul.

June 1976
Part 28
Roger Winnen

The BLS railtour awaits departure from Parkandillack. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

The next stop for the railtour was Nanpean Wharves. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

The BLS railtour at Nanpean Wharves. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

June 27th 2026

27/6/2026

50 years (and one day) ago
Roger Geach

1010 is pictured below with the 1A79 1430 Penzance to Paddington near Moorswater, Liskeard, on a warm sunny day, Saturday 26.06.1976.

This is what else I saw that afternoon:

47074 1b88 0645 worc – pz motorail
47074 1b74 1540 pz – worch
47011 1a15 1030 newquay pd to plymouth
47011 1b95 0950 pd – newquay from plymouth
47011 2b72 1700 newquay – par
47011 5bxx ecs par to la pass liskeard at 1815
46013 0804 wolv – pz through
50039 1c04 1232 penzance – cardiff to plymouth
50039 1a55 1323 newquay – pd from ply
1033 1a55 1323 newquay – pd to ply
47050 1m31 1405 newquay – birmingham to ply
1041 1v70 0902 derby – pz from plymouth
46004 1m74 1400 pz – brum to plymouth
1010 1a79 1430 pz – pd to plymouth
50008 1v71 0700 bradford – pz from plymouth
1068 1mo1 1600 st austell – k/O motor rail
47122 1b39 1056 pd – pz through
47234 1b45 1130 pd – pz through
46021 1b64 1515 pz – bristol to plymouth
47128 1v76 0915 liverpool – pz from plymouth
1056 1m54 1205 newquay – nottingham to ply
1056 1v48 0923 manchester – pz from plymouth
47233 1v82 1023 manch – pz from plymouth
45059 1v83 1220 brum – newquay through
1072 1b03 0730 pd – pz
1072 1a09 1610 pz – pd to plymouth
46007 4a13 1545 pz – pd vans to plymouth
1005 1b25 0930 pd – pz through
1005 6a21 1640 st erth – acton milk
46004 2b24 1745 ply – pz
50042 1b65 1330 pd – pz through
50038 1b83 1530 pd - pz through

1010 working 1A79, the 1430 Penzance - Paddington approaching Moorswater. Saturday 26.06.1976. Copyright Roger Geach.

Many thanks for the wonderful photo and for sharing your excellent notes Roger - much appreciated.

50049 past and present
(plus a test train!)
Ian Thomas

Last week saw a light engine movement pass Cam & Dursley in the shape of 50-049. This was the 10.10 Bishops Lydeard - Kidderminster SVR 0Z50. 15.06.2026, copyright Ian Thomas.

As ever, I thought I pictured the same machine in the dim distant past and here it is about half a mile further north passing Lapley Cutting with the 11.15. Plymouth-Manchester working 1M22...on 29-04-82..This was the last month for many North-East / Southwest locomotive hauled services before the extensive HST timetable was introduced in May 1982. Copyright Ian Thomas.

Also included is a picture of the same machine taken at London Paddington sat on the blocks with an up west of England service on 12.01.1980. Copyright Ian Thomas.

Back to the present day and we see a HST Test train passing Cam & Dursley with 04.29. London Paddington-Derby (via Swansea) 1Q20. 19.06.2026, copyright Ian Thomas.

Many thanks Ian - great archive shots of 50049.

The NMT visits the westcountry
Mick House, Andrew Triggs, Mark Lynam, Jon Hird & Alan Peters

Yesterdays Network Rail train on the 05.40 Reading Triangle Sidings to Paignton via Penzance with 43 013 Mark Carne CBE leading. 26.06.2026, copyright Mick House.

Images of each vehicle in the train (click for enlargements and captions). 26.06.2026, copyright Mick House.

43062 with 43013 working 1Q18 05.43 Reading Triangle Sidings-Paignton, having departed Penzance 11E at 11.30, passing Marazion. 26.06.2026, copyright Andrew Triggs.

43062 and 43013 pass Gwinear Road with the Penzance - Paignton leg of the NMT. 26.06.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.

43062 leads the train on its return about to pass over Wheal Bois foot crossing 12 early at 11.52. 26.06.2026, copyright Mick House.

43062 leads the NMT past Burngullow. 26.06.2026, copyright Jon Hird.

Driver Alan Peters joins the train at Plymouth to route conduct the driver on the Plymouth - Paignton - Exeter leg of the trip. 43062 stands in the shadow of Intercity House. 26.06.2026, copyright Alan Peters.

A view of the new ECTS system fitted to 43013 as the train waits to enter Paignton Station. 26.06.2026, copyright Alan Peters.

A view that few have seen, the approach to Paignton from the cab of a HST. 26.06.2026, copyright Alan Peters.

43062 at Exeter St. Davids before leaving for Taunton and London Paddington. 26.06.2026, copyright Alan Peters.

Many thanks all, always a treat to see the NMT out and about.

More Salisbury Memories
Michael Forward

Great pictures of the class 20s,well done to all. Here are two more pictures from my visit to Salisbury on 15 August 1989. First we see 56052 working from Westbury to Fareham. Copyright Michael Forward.

50028 'Tiger' arrives from Yeovil Junction to form the 13.18 to Waterloo.(47330 waits with its clay tanks in the background). 15.08.1989, copyright Michael Forward.

And finally, we see 47186 at the West end of the station with another MOD train. 15.08.1989, copyright Michael Forward.

Many thanks Michael, a lovely selection.

Grinder C2102
Mick House

She's coming back to Cornwall, Loram Rail Grinder C2102 is making a return visit this coming Tuesday 30th June passing Redruth at 22.16 and returning at 22.51 via St Erth.

If you are lucky enough to be in the vicinity (keep your distance) when she is working you will be in for a treat.

I don't know the exact location that she is working, if you do please let us know.

Four of its seven vehicles are used for grinding/profiling the track.

Here's the link to Realtime Trains.

The Loram Rail Grinder C2102 on a previous visit in Truro Yard. 06.07.2023, copyright Mick House.

Well spotted Mick, many thanks - we'll keep our eyes open.

Crosscountry Voyagers
Paul Barlow

Cross country 220001 and 220009 working the 1327 Plymouth to Glasgow 1S53 approach Cockwood. 25.06.2026, copyright Paul Barlow.

220034 and 221140 on the 0602 Edinburgh to Plymouth pass Horse cove, Dawlish. 25.06.2026, copyright Paul Barlow.

Soon to be an extinct livery... many thanks, Paul.

June 1976
Part 27
Roger Winnen

50 years ago today..

The BLS railtour on the Ponts Mill Branch. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

The BLS railtour on the Ponts Mill Branch, rejoining the Newquay branch by Prideaux Viaduct. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

The DMU at Par Station reversing for a trip to the Parkandillack Branch. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

Wagons in a siding along the Parkandillack branch. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

The lunar landscape of clay country as the railtour continues towards Parkandillack. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

The BLS railtour arrives at Parkandillack. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

Passengers explore the sidings at Parkandillack. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

June 26th 2026

26/6/2026

Class 20's in Devon!
Tony Shore, Clive Smith, Martin Scane, Paul & Alison Barlow

Clive writes:

Yes, this is a pair of class 20s in Devon! Just 30 hours previously and the thought of me fotting this pair would have been just fantasy but here they are. On Tuesday an ECS from Southall to Goodrington was worked by 47810 and 57302 top and tailed but was over 3 hours late after various problems and diversions. On Wednesday the pair worked a 06.17 Paignton - Shrewsbury Saphos tour which was supposed to be 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley but because of a steam ban due to the current heatwave it was to be diesel throughout. However 57302 was ailing on the rear and failed at Bristol. The tour got to Shrewsbury but by late morning LSL had decided to replace the pair with 47712 and - 20118 & 20132 ! The 47 would lead and the 20s were on the rear. Arrival in Devon was in the dark after 22.00 but numerous stops made station photos possible.

The ECS was due up mid afternoon on Thursday and so photographers were wanting to know at which end the locos would be as photo locations were crucial but limited due to the fierce sun. Ideally the 20s needed to be on the rear to maximise photo opportunities along the sea wall as the sun would be in the south.

First report was that 47712 would lead the two 20s on the front of the train. This was the worst scenario as there would be no clear shot of the 20s and sea wall options were zero as the sun would be into the camera. At 12.50 news came through that 47712 was low on coolant and the 20s would be on their own on the front with 47712 on the rear.

20118 and 20132 in Goodrington Yard, Paignton, awaiting their path back to Crewe with the ECS from Wednesdays railtour. 25.06.2026, copyright Tony Shore.

The LSL Crewe driver has a bite to eat in the shade provided by 20118. 25.06.2026, copyright Tony Shore.

37703 passes by the 20's in Goodrington, heading to Kingswear vice-steam on the Paignton & Dartmouth Railway. 25.06.2026, copyright Tony Shore.

20118 leads the ECS into Paignton station. 25.06.2026, copyright Tony Shore.

The driver looks back along his train as he prepares for 'blast off' from Paignton. 25.06.2026, copyright Tony Shore.

47712 on the rear as the train departs Paignton. 25.06.2026, copyright Tony Shore.

20118 and 20132 pass Alexandra Terrace by Teignmouth Docks with the 5Z65 13.38 Goodrington - Crewe ECS. 47712 was on the rear. 25.06.2026, copyright Clive Smith.

47712 on the rear at Teignmouth. 25.06.2026, copyright Clive Smith.

20118 leads the train through Teignmouth Station. 25.06.2026, copyright Martin Scane.

47712 on the rear at Teignmouth. 25.06.2026, copyright Martin Scane.

20118 20132 with 47712 on the rear 1338 Goodrington to Crewe ECS 5Z65 Dawlish Warren is in the background. 25.06.2026, copyright Paul Barlow.

47712 on the rear as the train approaches Cockwood. 25.06.2026, copyright Paul Barlow.

20118 20132 with 47712 on the rear 1338 Goodrington to Crewe ECS 5Z65 approaches Cockwood. 25.06.2026, copyright Alison Barlow.

Who'd have thought it, a pair of 20's in the westcountry in 2026! I imagine LSL could have made a bit of money had they opened this ECS up to passengers, even if it was only one-way. Many thanks to all for the photos.

Nocturnal scenes at Dawlish
David Ive

A couple of images of Wednesday night's 1Z62 Shrewsbury to Paignton at Dawlish, led by 47712. Note it is on the bi-directional Up line, enabling a late running XC to overtake. 20132 and 20118 are on the back. All 3 locos replaced the original ones after issues during the outward trip to Shrewsbury. 24.06.2026, copyright David Ive.

20132 and 20118 on the rear of the charter train at Dawlish. 24.06.2026, copyright David Ive.

Many thanks indeed David, some lovely atmospheric night shots of some unusual traction.

Please check out Davids photography website - click here.

'96 Pick & Mix
Ian Thomas

47747 at Berkeley Rd South with the Royal Scotsman ECS, York to Cranmore. 14.08.1996, copyright Ian Thomas.

A Class 143 Pacer passing Cam & Dursley on the 1200 Weston-Super-Mare to Cheltenham. 18.07.1996, copyright Ian Thomas.

A great selection from the not-too-distant past - many thanks, Ian.

A visit to 'Rail Live'
Alan Peters

Although a little outside the West Country area, June marks my annual pilgrimage to Rail Live at Long Marston Rail innovation centre which originally started as 'The national Track Plant Exhibition' this is seen as the rail industry big event of the year with displays of railway infrastructure both large and small. This year was no exception as Long Marston is now the only continuous electrified 2.2 mile loop with speeds up to 50mph and visitors were able to board Hydroflex 799201 for trip around the test track at Rail Live on 17/06/26. Copyright Alan Peters.

New livery Heavy Haul 66537 was also on display at Rail Live on 17/06/26. Copyright Alan Peters.

Long Marston is well know for off lease storage, here 350254 and 350250 are able to make use of the new overhead wires with their pantograph's raised at Rail Live on 17/06/26. Copyright Alan Peters.

The rows of stored units at Long Marston could be seen at Rail Live on 17/06/26, nearest the camera former GWR 769535 converted Tri-mode 319 electric unit from the ill fated North Downs project. Copyright Alan Peters.

New GBRf Stadler 99008 was also on display alongside Heavy haul 66537 at Rail Live on 17/06/26. Copyright Alan Peters.

Pioneer 08e shunter 08308 is to be used at Loram in Derby, was also on display and open for cab visits at Rail Live on 17/06/26. Copyright Alan Peters.

Part of the Rail 200 Inspiration Train tour, was at Rail Live Long Marston along with GBRf 66710 'Karen Harrison' on 17/06/26. Copyright Alan Peters.

Many thanks Alan. Looks like it was a well put-together display - thanks very much for the virtual tour.

More photo restorations
Steve Clark

Seems the 'in thing' at the moment is to run old images through AI and see how the results look. On the whole not bad although the average quality of the original image means detail is not always picked up but the end result in some cases is surprisingly good.

Here are the first couple ive done from a family holiday to the West Country around 1985 where my memories are of endless Loco hauled services, a trip to Newton Abbot racecourse and seeing Bruno Brookes and Steve Wright somewhere on a beach with the Radio One Roadshow!! Any spare time I had was spent on Newton Abbot station!!

A 'Peak' at Newton Abbot circa-1985. Copyright Steve Clark.

A Class 47 on freight at Newton Abbot, again circa-1985. Copyright Steve Clark.

A light loco class 31 at the east-end of Newton Abbot, circa-1985. Copyright Steve Clark.

Great results - many thanks for sharing them with us, Steve.

Clinnick Clay
Jon Hird

The first photograph I’ve taken at Clinnick viaduct which I can look at and be quite happy with! A short train is required and today’s serving of clay from Treviscoe fitted the bill. 66755 rockets through the Glynn Valley, heading towards a green signal at Largin Junction, with 3 JIA’s bound for Cliffe Vale. 25.06.2026, copyright Jon Hird.

Teignmouth Clay
Martin Scane

66755 following the railtour ECS through Teignmouth with the Cliffe Vale clay. 25.06.2026, copyright Martin Scane.

Many thanks, Martin.

Cockwood Clay
Paul & Alison Barlow

66755 1146 Parkandillick to Cliffe Vale 6M53 approaches Cockwood harbour with Dawlish Warren in the background. 25.06.2026, copyright Paul Barlow.

66755 1146 Parkandillick to Cliffe Vale 6M53 approaches Cockwood harbour. 25.06.2026, copyright Alison Barlow.

Many thanks Paul and Alison.

Salisbury Sulzers
Michael Forward

Here are the first two of my pictures taken on a busy and varied visit to Salisbury on 15 August 1989. Firstly we see 47330 shunting china clay slurry tanks .I think these were from the quarry at Quidhampton .The train headed West afterwards so no idea where the traffic went. The Imerys site there closed in 2009. Copyright Michael Forward.

Now we see 47327 with an MOD train but, although I have just looked at my note book for that trip, I did not know what the working was, no Realtimetrains in those days. 15.08.1989, copyright Michael Forward.

Many thanks indeed Michael, two great reminders of the way things were.

Dawlish webcam captures
Paul McGwynn

5Z65 Goodrington - Crewe 20118 , 20132 47712 on the Rear 16 Late. 25.06.2026. Captured by Paul McGwynn using the Dawlish webcam.

Followed by 66755 on the 6M53 Cliffe Vale Clay 7 Late. 25.06.2026. Captured by Paul McGwynn using the Dawlish webcam.

Many thanks Paul.

If anybody wishes to view the Dawlish cams, here's the link.

June 1976
Part 26
Roger Winnen

The BLS railtour on the Carbis Branch. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

The railtour pauses beneath the road bridge at Bugle on its way back to Goonbarrow Junction from Carbis. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

The token machine at Bugle for the Carbis Branch. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

June 25th 2026

25/6/2026

Rewe Railtour
David Tozer

57302 top and tails with 47810, passing Rewe working the 1Z61 00617 Paignton to Shrewsbury. 24.06.2026, copyright David Tozer.

Many thanks Dave, great lighting.

For anyone interested, the empty stock of this tour returns today (25.06) - timings available in our Railtour Calendar.

Photo Restoration
Paul Barlow

I have tried to improve a badly exposed colour negative photo from 1982 using AI.

Here is the result, I used the Chatgpt AI tool and Clive Smith carried
out some other adjustments with Lightroom.

A great result and there is hope for some of my badly 35mm deteriorated and dark negatives. AI is not perfect and some photos I have tried it has come up with some weird results!

45145 on 1345 Penzance to Bristol 3B74 has just passed Hackney yard Newton Abbot (improved by AI and Clive Smith!) 28.08.1982, copyright Paul Barlow.

The original scan for comparison. Copyright Paul Barlow.

A massive improvement for sure Paul, and shows what can be achieved when AI technology is used correctly and in moderation - like many things in life, it's a good servant, but a bad master.

June 1976
Part 25
Roger Winnen

The BLS railtour passing through Bugle on the Carbis Branch. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

Looking back towards Bugle as the railtour continues along the Carbis Branch. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

Opening the crossing gates near Carbis wharf for the railtour to continue. The gate posts are still in place 50 years later. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

Arrival at Carbis, the train has stopped just short of the wharfs. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

Railtour on the Carbis Branch. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

June 24th 2026

24/6/2026

NINETEEN SIXTY FOUR – PART 111
Brimscombe Station
Michael L. Roach

The station was built by the Cheltenham and Great Western Union Railway and opened on 1 June 1845. It lay 99¼ miles from Paddington, 22 miles from Swindon and 15 miles from Gloucester Central in the beautiful but heavily graded line through the Golden Valley. The GWR had another line called the Golden Valley between Pontrilas and Hay-on-Wye. Right alongside Brimscombe Station was the A419 main road, later widened when railway land became available. The station buildings were typical of Brunel wayside stations. There was a goods shed and later a small engine shed where banking engines were based to assist trains up the 1 in 75 bank to Sapperton Tunnel some 3½ miles away. In 1961 there were 21 positions at Brimscombe Shed for drivers, firemen and cleaners, but some could not be filled; and they worked seven banking turns. The shed closed on and from 28 October 1963. For the last few years the banking engines would have been mostly large prairie tanks in the 4100 and 5100 series. At the time there were a lot of coal trains travelling from South Wales to London and to the South Coast, via Salisbury, with some coming via Gloucester to ease congestion in the Severn Tunnel. There was a loop and a couple of sidings. Alongside the railway was the Thames and Severn Canal which was marked disused on the 1936/38 25-inch OS. A short distance away on the canal was an interesting milestone saying Wallbridge 3 and Inglesham 25¾, which meant nothing to me at first.

I only stood on the platform at Brimscombe Station just once, and that was on Monday 12 October 1964 just three weeks before the station closed to passengers and completely – it had already closed to goods. I also passed through on one of the last trains on the last day of passenger services, Saturday 31 October 1964 but took no photos because it was dark by the time I got there, as I had already been to two other lines closing to passengers the same day.

I finish the images with two that have nothing to do with Brimscombe, but are interesting. The first records some interesting figures for the Western Region in 1980; while the second shows a trolleybus; a first for these pages. I lived in Cardiff for a few months in the autumn of 1960 when the trolleybuses were still running. The system closed in 1970. Was I impressed by the system – no, the trolleybuses were too quiet for my liking and they de-wired too often. The trolleybus in the photo is preserved at the East Anglia Transport Museum at Carlton Colville near Lowestoft, one of 17 homed there. There are also trams and motor buses in the museum which is well worth visiting. The trolleybus came from Ashton-under-Lyne in Greater Manchester, where the system was one of the smaller ones with 5 routes and a maximum of 19 trolleybuses at any one time. For comparison the adjacent Manchester system had a maximum of 189 trolleybuses. This is not the Ashton in the news recently which is on the other side of Manchester.

Collett Hall 6955 Lydcott Hall of Severn Tunnel Junction Shed waits in the loop at Brimscombe with a freight train for the auto-train to pass before coming out onto the mainline on 12 October 1964. The engine was withdrawn four months later in early February 1965. Copyright Michael L. Roach.

Brimscombe looking west towards Stroud and Gloucester showing the delightful Brunellian wayside station buildings, later demolished. Copyright Michael L. Roach.

Brimscombe looking east also showing the footbridge and the small engine shed beyond. Copyright Michael L. Roach.

The auto to Chalford arrives at Brimscombe behind 0-4-2 tank 1458 which was also in use on the last day of passenger services. Copyright Michael L. Roach.

The auto-train departs past the disused engine shed. Copyright Michael L. Roach.

6955 leaves the loop to attack the bank without a banker from memory. Copyright Michael L. Roach.

A fact sheet about the Western Region dated 1980; with some interesting facts.

Here we see BUT trolleybus YTE 826 no. 87 in the Ashton-under-Lyne fleet, dating from 1956. The destination box on the front showed 218 Stalybridge via Openshaw on the day of our visit which was 10 August 1991. Copyright Michael L. Roach.

Many thanks for another great article, Mike.

For more of Michaels work, please click here.

Evening Freight
Clive Smith

It's 20.10 in the late summer evening light and still 30C as 66755 approaches Daveys Bridge in Ivybridge with a specially pathed 6V73 11.27 Cliffe Vale - Goonbarrow Junction empty JIAs. 23.06.2026, copyright Clive Smith.

Nice light - many thanks, Clive.

Sea Wall 175
Martin Scane

175111 approaching Teignmouth this afternoon (23/6/26) at 15-44 with 2C32 Exeter St Davids to Penzance. I was waiting for the ecs Southall to Goodrington which got progressively later and later this afternoon. I ended up heading for home never to see it. 23.06.2026, copyright Martin Scane.

Many thanks Martin - poor luck regarding the ECS, a challenging day for the railway in the heat by all accounts.

Sunny Steam
James Bown

On a very hot day the Bodmin Steam Railway was very busy with 5552 performing well with a full train. It's seen here running round at Boscarne Junction. 23.06.2026, copyright James Bown.

5552 takes on water whilst running round at Bodmin General. 23.06.2026, copyright James Bown.

Many thanks James - the crew must have been roasting in that cab today!

June 1976
Part 24
Roger Winnen

The BLS chartered DMU at St Blazey Depot. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

Class 25's at rest on St. Blazey. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

June 23rd 2026

23/6/2026

'Double Stamps' on the clay
Jon Hird, Mark Lynam, Tony Shore, Clive Smith & Paul Barlow

Monday 22nd brought the unusual sight of 2 locos at the head of a Cornish clay train, with GBRF 66755 leading failed 66712 plus 9 loaded JIA's as 6M53 - a special train from Goonbarrow - Cliffe Vale.

The wagons had been loaded at Par Harbour last Wednesday, but were stranded in Cornwall after 66712 failed with a water leak.

A double header on the branch, 66755 leads 66712 and 9 loaded JIA's across Ponts Mill viaduct in the Luxulyan Valley at the start of their journey to Cliffe Vale. 22.06.2026, copyright Jon Hird.

66755 and 66712 approach Middleway Crossing, St. Blazey. 22.06.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.

66755 blows out the cobwebs as it powers past Stoneybridge with the clay. 22.06.2026, copyright Jon Hird.

6M53 passing Lostwithiel with the pair of 66's on the front. 22.06.2026, copyright Tony Shore.

A lovely sunny scene at East Largin viaduct, as 66755 and 66712 cross with 6M53. 22.06.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.

6M53 10.34 Goonbarrow Junction - Cliffe Vale clay JIAs passes Ivybridge station with 66755 and dead shed 66712 which disgraced itself at Par Harbour the previous Wednesday when it failed. 22.06.2026, copyright Clive Smith.

66755 and 66712 running 57 mins early on 1034 Goonbarrow to Cliffe Vale 6M53 Western Road St Thomas Exeter. 22.06.2026, copyright Paul Barlow.

Many thanks all - a bit different to see 2 locos at the head of the 'upcountry' train - like old days.

A Classic Location
Michael Adams

Three pictures from Michael Adams taken on 1 August 1983 at the wonderful Dawlish. Firstly we see 50015 'Valiant' with the 14.45 Paignton to Paddington. Copyright Michael Adams.

Now an unidentified Peak with a service from the Northeast to Paignton. 01.08.1983, copyright Michael Adams.

Finally we see 50006 'Neptune ' with the 11.15 Paddington to Paignton service. 01.08.1983, copyright Michael Adams.

A lovely selection from Michael Adams, and our grateful thanks to Michael Forward for sending them in.

Barking Riverside
Martin Scane

This may be too far out of the CRS area to be used which is ok with me but I thought it might be of some interest to members.

We’ve just returned from a few days in London which included being roasted alive at the Test Match on Friday.

On Saturday we took a river trip along the Thames from the new and still very much under construction riverside facility at Barking.

Barking Riverside is a new station construction opened in July 2022 at the Eastern end of the line from Gospel Oak named the Suffragette Line.
The station still looks brand spanking new as do the Aventra Class 710 units which run on it.

Here are a few photos from our visit and as you will see it was VERY quiet even at 11-15 in the morning although it feels that it will get very much busier as the rest of the infrastructure takes shape over the coming years.

Various images of Barking Riverside. Click for enlargements. All images copyright Martin Scane.

Many thanks Martin - interesting to take a brief virtual excursion 'out of area' now and again, especially when the content is something we've not seen before.

June 1976
Part 23
Roger Winnen

The BLS railtour arrives at Carne Point, Fowey. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

Carne Point, Fowey. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

Looking downriver towards Fowey. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

June 22nd 2026

22/6/2026

Saturdays Railtour Photos

To keep the 'news' page in order, all photos of the 2 Devon railtours on Saturday 20th have been added to yesterdays post. To view them, either scroll down, or click here.

Summer Solstice Sleeper
Mark Lynam & Jon Hird

This years summer solstice fell on a Sunday, which meant that the up sleeper was due to depart 1 hour earlier than all other days. This allowed a couple of shots in the far west which could not be done on any other day.

57301 awaits departure from Penzance. 21.06.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.

Shortly after its 2115 departure, 1A50 passes Marazion. 21.06.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.

On the opposite coast, 57301 crosses Hayle Viaduct, passing a class 150 which was heading empty to Penzance from Par. 21.06.2026, copyright Jon Hird.

Many thanks Mark - same again next year?

Seeing double at Par Harbour
Andrew Triggs

After 58 years I finally got to photograph Loco action at Par Harbour on Saturday, with GBRf 66755 'Tony Berkeley OBE' arriving as 0Z46 06.57 Lostwithiel Down GDS Loop-Par Harbour, then shunting previously failed 66712 'Peterborough Power Box' and the JIAs, before later departing top and tailed as 6Z46, the 08.12 Par Harbour-Goonbarrow Junction

66755 arrives at Par Harbour from Lostwithiel Down Goods Loop and couples to defective 66712 in order to shunt the JIA's. 20.06.2026, copyright Andrew Triggs.

The two locos pictured side-by-side in Par Harbour whilst 66755 shunts the wagons. 20.06.2026, copyright Andrew Triggs.

A very rare sight - well done for being there Andrew, nice photos.

The Paignton & Dartmouth Railway
Andrew Triggs

GWR 2-8-0T No.5239 with the 14.15 P&DSR Paignton-Kingswear service shortly after departing Paignton. 20.06.2026, copyright Andrew Triggs.

03371 stabled at Paignton Station. 20.06.2026, copyright Andrew Triggs.

Many thanks once again, Andrew.

June 1976
Part 22
Roger Winnen

Coombe Junction Platform seen from the BLS charter train. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

Rejoining the mainline at Liskeard with some great 1970's outfits on display! 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

The BLS railtour at Lostwithiel Station. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

Lostwithiel Station. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

June 21st 2026

21/6/2026

Devon Railtours
David Tozer, Clive Smith, Roger Winnen, Andrew Triggs & Paul Barlow

Saturday 20th saw 2 railtours visit Torbay.

The Hastings DEMU unit visited Paignton on an excursion from Paignton, whilst 61306 'Mayflower' went through to Kingswear on a 'Steam Dreams' excursion.

The Hastings DEMU

Hastings DEMU formed of 60116 60502 60501 60000 60118 60528 69337 70262 60529 60119 passes Marsh Barton with the 0608 1Z22 Hastings to Paignton. 20.06.2026, copyright David Tozer.

A rare visitor to the westcountry, 201001 leads through Dawlish Warren en route to Paignton. 20.06.2026, copyright Roger Winnen.

The Hasting DEMU, with 201001 leading passing Langstone Rock leading 1Z22 06.08 Hastings-Paignton. 20.06.2026, copyright Andrew Triggs.

Seven minutes later after Mayflower, Hastings DEMUs 201001 and 1013 follow through Torquay with the 1Z22 06.08 Hastings - Paignton "English Riviera Express". 20.06.2026, copyright Clive Smith.

The DEMU Viewed in Goodrington Sidings by Great Western Close. 20.06.2026, copyright Andrew Triggs.

The DEMU in Goodrington yard viewed from Roundham Road Overbridge. 20.06.2026, copyright Andrew Triggs.

Hastings DEMUs 1013 & 201001 leave Paignton with the 1Z23 15:30 Paignton to Hastings "English Riviera Express". 20.06.2026, copyright Clive Smith.

These units were built at Eastleigh Works from 1957. 20.06.2026, copyright Roger Winnen.

Hastings DEMUs 1013 & 201001 leave Paignton with the 1Z23 15:30 Paignton to Hastings "English Riviera Express". 20.06.2026, copyright Clive Smith.

61306 'Mayflower'

LNER Class B1 61306 ‘Mayflower’ passes Marsh Barton whilst working the 0640 1Z27 London Waterloo to Kingswear’ On the rear was Class 47 D1924 (47810) Crewe Diesel Depot. 20.06.2026, copyright David Tozer.

61306 pulls away from Dawlish Warren. 20.06.2026, copyright Roger Winnen.

D1924 tails the service to Paignton and Kingswear. 20.06.2026, copyright Roger Winnen.

LNER B1 No.61306 'Mayflower' leading Steam Dreams 1Z27 06.40 London Waterloo-Kingswear (For Dartmouth) passing Langstone Rock, Dawlish Warren. 20.06.2026, copyright Andrew Triggs.

61306 'Mayflower' passes through Torquay with the 1Z27 06.40 Waterloo - Kingswear with class 47 D1924 on the rear. 20.06.2026, copyright Clive Smith.

61306 Mayflower on 1635 Kingswear to Waterloo Gibraltar bridge Cullompton. 20.06.2026, copyright Paul Barlow.

Many thanks all - superb coverage.

A trip to the Isle of Wight
Paul Barlow

21 June 1986 was the first Network day promoting the new Network south-east region. Tickets were £1 to anywhere on NSE, so I decided on a trip to the Isle of Wight.

Locos I traveled behind that day were -

50027 Exeter - Salisbury

33019 Salisbury - Portsmouth

33044 Portsmouth - Salisbury

47258 Salisbury - Yeovil Junction

50044 Yeovil Junction to Exeter

A special ticket from 40 years ago. Copyright Paul Barlow.

7397 and Cravens DMU 0658 Stevenage to Portsmouth harbour. 21.06.1986, copyright Paul Barlow.

Super stuff Paul - many thanks.

Nocturnal Westbury
Alan Peters

Evening scenes from Westbury on 15th June 2026, with C2102 the Loram Rail Grinder 'Roger South' waiting to depart the SCO sidings. Copyright Alan Peters.

On the Downside sidings GBRf 69010 'North Norfolk Railway' is seen stabled for the daily Eastleigh tripper service on 15/06/26. Copyright Alan Peters.

My own train stabled in the downside yard at Westbury, Freightliner 66544 is in fact on hire to Colas Rail, and was working 6C40 to East Somerset Junction on 15/06/26. Copyright Alan Peters.

Many thanks for the behind-the-scenes photos Alan, burning the midnight oil there as always!

June 1976
Part 21
Roger Winnen

Branch Line Society Railtour gaining access to the Looe & Moorswater Branch. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

Branch Line Society Railtour on Cornish Branches standing in the Looe platform at Liskeard. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

Liskeard Branch Platform. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

Moorswater Viaduct from below. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

Railtour at Moorswater. 27.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.

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