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21st August 2019

21/8/2019

Exeter 1983
Clive Smith

47533 passes the semaphores east of Exeter St Davids' Red Cow Crossing with the 11.51 Leeds - Paignton on the 2nd July 1983. Note at the back of the train where it looks like two Derby Research Test Centre red and blue liveried coaches, a Mk1 half brake and what appears to be a Mk3.No idea why these would be conveyed.

Regards, Clive Smith. Many thanks Clive.

47533 Exeter St Davids 1983 - Copyright Clive Smith

Penzance 77
Roger Winnen

Do you remember it like this? The exterior of Penzance Station showing the entrance to The pier Buffet & Bar . 10th December 1977. Copyright Roger Winnen

Depicted on the posters above is an invitation to visit 'The Age of Steam' at Crowlas. A long gone attraction close by the A30 just past the village going towards Penzance. The site of the little line is now the inevitable housing estate.

Crowlas, Age of steam 'Trevithick' powers the short train. Picture taken on the 3rd June 1979. Copyright Mike Roach.

A close up of 'Trevithick' - taken by Mike roach on the 3rd June 1979. Copyright Mike Roach.

Taken just over 40 years ago - the lady will have grey hair by now and the children will of course be fully grown up - I wonder where they are and indeed wonder what happened to the locomotive, the coaches and the track? Anybody know?

According to a website two of the steam engines survive today at The Royal Victoria Railway near Southampton.

20h August 2019

20/8/2019

Memories HSTs at Penzance
Roger Winnen

In the next month or so the remaining 2+4 car HSTs will be named in the Castle Class series. Seeing that a list of 24 power cars is to be named Its only fitting to record the present fleet both carrying names and not before the change over. According to reports the Great Western Depot at Laira has the new nameplates.

190819a 43162 Exeter Panel Signal Box 21st Aniversary 2009 works the 18.45 service to Plymouth. Copyright Roger Winnen

190819b 43040 heads the 17.10 service from Penzance to Plymouth. Copyright Roger Winnen

190819c Tailing this train is 43198 Driver Brian Cooper 15th June 1947-5th October 1989 who lost his life in the Ladbroke Grove disaster outside of Paddington. Copyright Roger Winnen

190819d Two Class 802s arrive at the terminus with the 12.03 from London Paddington. Copyright Roger Winnen

August Peak Weeks
Craig Munday

The high season 8 weeks has provided carnage on the roads, with the new station facilities at St Erth also doing a bouncing trade. The double DMUs on the branch often standing room only as the shuttles pass the box.

I guess Summer Saturdays don't stir the senses as they did years ago, but we are still essentially moving people around.

Cheers for now, Craig. Many thanks Craig. A smashing bumper bundle for a very busy months on the roads where there are traffic jams everywhere.

57306 hired in from DRS sweeps by the box with the down sleepers as the sun lifts. The levers catching a nice reflection on the box windows. 17th August 2019. Copyright Craig Munday

The St Erth picture show every inch of trackwork filled with two IETs on the mainline platforms, 2 x 150 units in the bay and a Stoneblower stabled in the now truncated branch siding. The traction of 1976 would have made a more interesting image I guess! 17th August 2019. Copyright Craig Munday

1V48 led by power car 43366 nears journey end from York as it passes the signalbox. The view here largely unchanged for a good few years (apart from the loss of the down refuge sidings). 17th August 2019. Copyright Craig Munday.

66053 powers away from Par with the evening 6L12 Burngullow to Bow sand working. 18th August 2019. Copyright Craig Munday.

57306 pauses at St Erth after a heavy shower. The units stabled in the Bay opposite due to a points problem. 18th August 2019. Copyright Craig Munday - A remarkable picture.

Dowgas 2011
Chris Harvey

Please find attached a shot from a hot 28th August 2011 that you might be able to use.
Best Regards,
Chris Harvey, Bodmin.
Many thanks Chris. A nice spot unhindered by passing road traffic. Lush green grass and not much of an autumn tint on the trees.

43015 and its sister power car on the rear are captured charging through the reverse curves at Dowgas, hurrying up the climb towards Burngullow, with the 1158 Penzance - Paddington. 28th August 2011. Copyright Chris Harvey.

19th August 2019

19/8/2019

David T. tries a new spot at
Exeter
David Tozer

I tried a new location for the return Torbay Express, 1650 Kingswear to Bristol (Temple Meads). 60009 'Union of South Africa' crosses the River Exe Flood Relief Channel. Many thanks David.

This looks a very good spot, and you got the timing just right. There is a nice bit of reflection, if it weren't for the weed in the channel it would be even better. 18th August 2018. Copyright David Tozer.

Plymouth
Clive Smith

On a dull day 50008 pulls out of Plymouth station passing the old disused signal box on the 23rd January 1982 with the 11.15 Plymouth to Manchester Piccadilly. This loco made a triumphant return to passenger work after 28 years on the 27th July 2019 with the 'Return Of Thunder Vac' charter from Derby to Carlisle. Copyright Clive Smith.

Many thanks Clive.

Lil Davy's Bridge
Colin Burges

Wednesday the 7th August was my last chance of the week for a ride out and although there was a heavy shower in Marsh Barton while I was in my truck collecting bits, the day turned out very nicely. I rode out to Stoke Canon and then through Killerton, Clyst Hydon and Payhembury along empty lanes with wonderful views to Sidmouth Junction, whence I followed the Southern back to town, clocking 43 miles.
Many thanks Colin.

Lil Davy's Bridge and Railway Cottages, between Sidmouth Junction and Whimple. 7th August 2019. Copyright Colin Burges.

The official sign. Copyright Colin Burges.

- but the question is 'Who was Lil Davy'?
Answers please!

The 12.20 Waterloo to Exeter appeared just as I went to the other parapet! 7th August 2019. Copyright Colin Burges.

A view of Railway Cottages from the bridge. 7th August 2019. Copyright Colin Burges.

The plaque on the cottages, 7th August 2019. Copyright Colin Burges.

Looking down the line from the platform at Whimple, Exeter and the high ground beyond appear out of the haze. Both main lines climb from near sea level in Exeter. The Western skirts the Blackdowns at Whiteball, while the Southern clips the hill range at Honiton; both reach about 400 feet. The Teign Valley Branch reached just short of this in five miles. 7th August 2019. Copyright Colin Burges.

18th August 2019

18/8/2019

Memories of Saltash
Roger Winnen

190817a These photographs were displayed on a poster by The Saltash Rail Users Group at Saltash Station..

190817b The refurbishment from the approaches to the station. Copyright Roger Winnen

190817c The 10.58 Penzance to Paddington approaches Saltash,on the right was the former goods yard. Copyright Roger Winnen

190817d The IET passes the refurbishment ongoing of the station building. Copyright Roger Winnen

190817e This large photograph displayed at Saltash sets the scene for troops going to the front in the Great War. 1st November 1914.

Imberbus 2019
Warminster/Imber
Guy Vincent

A report on the Imberbus Specials kindly supplied by Guy Vincent - many thanks Guy.
Warminster station was overwhelmed today by a large influx of visitors who came from far and wide for the annual 'Imberbus' event which sees a large fleet of classic red London buses running a shuttle service to the abandoned village of Imber on Salisbury Plain. UK Railtours ran a special train from Waterloo for this event, formed of preserved class 33 D6515 (33012), the 'London Transport' 4-TC set and class 73 73107. I was unable to see the outward run and sadly 'proper' photography of the return train was near impossible due to the sheer numbers on the platforms and footbridge but I did manage to grab a few shots of the 1Z84 1704 departure for Waterloo. Of course, until May 1988 33012 was a regular visitor here when it made calls on the Portsmouth-Cardiff loco-hauled 'Table 132' services. To show how much has changed I've added a scan of sister 'Crompton' 33013 arriving on the 1007 Bristol-Portsmouth service on 7th May 1987. Note the lack of vegetation and the former Geest banana ripening and distribution warehouse on the right. This was built in 1959-60, was rail-connected and received deliveries from Barry and Avonmouth until the early 1970s. The factory closed in the late 1980s and was demolished to be replaced by a modern housing estate.
Guy Vincent
Guys detailed reports make fascinating reading - Many thanks.

Warminster. 33012 arrives at Warminster on the 17th August 2019 Copyright Guy Vincent

Many interested spectators at Warminster as 33012 rolls in from the Westbury direction. 17th August .2019 Copyright Guy Vincent.

33012 stands at Warminster 17.th August 2019. Copyright Guy Vincent.

Looking back as 33013 brings in the 10.07 Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbour on the 7th May 1987. Copyright Guy Vincent.

For more information on the lost village of Imber please click below:-
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imber

and for more details of the imberbus service please click below.
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/blog/2019/02/05/routemaster-buses-to-drive-through-a-military-firing-range/

Penzance
Michael Forward

I send a picture of Warship class no. D819 ‘Goliath’ at Penzance. I have no date but it was built in April 1960 and still looks shiny and clean so maybe it was soon after.
All the best, Michael Many thanks Michael - a golden oldie.

Warship at Penzance D819 Goliath - Michael Forward Copyright.

17th August 2019

17/8/2019

Platform 3 refurbishment 2019
Liskeard
Peter Murnaghan

Peter writes - I don't think that the recent refurbishment of Platform 3 at Liskeard station has featured on the site. The splendid team at the Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership have made an excellent display of posters through the ages in the waiting area of the branch platform.
My photos show the overall effect and a close up of each of the posters, covering a different period in the line's history. They are designed to complement the interactive App that allows visitors to watch and listen as the posters come to life and also to hear a personal commentary as trains proceed down the branch to Looe. For more information, visit Looerailheritage.com or visit the information rooms at Liskeard and Looe stations, which are manned by volunteers on weekday mornings during the summer.
Best wishes, Peter Many thanks Peter - well worth recording

General view of the display on platform 3 at Liskeard. 13th August 2019. Copyright Peter Murnaghan.

Poster 1 - the story begins. 13th August 2019. Copyright Peter Murnaghan.

Poster 2 - The Great Western Days. 13th August 2019. Copyright Peter Murnaghan.

Poster 3 - The end of steam, and almost the line. 13th August 2019. Copyright Peter Murnaghan.

Poster 4 - The modern age. 13th August 2019. Copyright Peter Murnaghan.

The display in the information room - Liskeard station. 13th August 2019. Copyright Peter Murnaghan.

Take note
TWO NOTICES

On holiday, or local this looks like well worth seeing.

Just a brief note to attach details of my exhibition of photos over the Bank Holiday Weekend. Whilst it is not railway related, it may be of interest.
All the best, Phil Hadley

It's on the A4 bus route.

An appeal

This is further to an appeal published a couple of days ago - As archivist for the Maunsell Locomotive Society, I am always on the lookout for any photographs, spotting notes, daily duty allocation records, in fact records of any kind relating to the 5 engines the Society owns : S15 30847, V 30928 'Stowe', Us 31618/31638 and Q 30541.These records are entered into an extensive diary I am trying to compile of the pre-preservation working lives of these engines. Any assistance from CRS members would be very much appreciated and I'm happy to cover any reasonable costs incurred, particularly for photographs. Please contact me for any specific data such as dates in service and locations should this help when searching your records.
My contact details are: 13 Laburnum Crescent, Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 7BS Tel No 01460 76897
Emails: [email protected] or [email protected]
Many thanks in advance,
Mike Frąckiewicz

16th August 2019

16/8/2019

Summer Survey
Andrew Triggs

A second helping of recent shots for CRS
Although the weather has been somewhat 'indifferent' this week, find 5 shots enclosed of what is now our staple GWR 'diet' regarding non Unit traction in Cornwall captured on a couple of Jolly's this week around and about Cornwall
All the Best, Andrew. Many thanks Andrew - glad you had a good holiday.

1. St Germans Viaduct witnesses GTi 2+4 set working the 12.15 Plymouth-Penzance service heading West 12.8.2019. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

2. IET 802101 at Newquay working 1C74/1A96 on the day from and to London Paddington 12.8.2019 Copyright Andrew Triggs.

3. GWR 802014/012 arriving at Liskeard working 1A79 06.47 Penzance-London Paddington 15.8.2019. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

4. GWR GTi 2+4 have vastly improved 'local' services recently, 2C43 06.24 Bristol Parkway-Penzance passes Respryn 15.8.2019. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

5. Lastly, also as Respryn, the 09.00 Penzance-London Paddington 5 Car Only 'Cornish Riviera' heads for Bodmin Parkway, the weed infested 'Four Foot' hardly an impressive sight, for whatever reason 15.8.2019. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

The Launceston Steam Railway Gala
featuring the Darjeeling Locomotive and others

Photographs by Roger Salter and Roger Winnen

Oiling the locomotive in Darjelling or is it Launceston. Copyright Roger Winnen

Here the locomotive is seen running around at Newmills. Copyright Roger Salter

A line up of locomotives awaiting for the next train. Copyright Roger Salter

For more photographs of the Launceston Steam Gala Click here and go to item 1925.

Celebrity Syphon at
Westbury
Guy Vincent

Yesterday morning - 15th August 2019. BR Green 37057 at Westbury today providing traction for a bi-annual visit of the Structure Gauging and Ultrasonic Test Train to the Weymouth line today. This followed a trip over the same route yesterday by the two Colas class 67s (67023 & 67027) on the ''Plain Line Pattern Recognition'' test train.
Cheers for now. Guy Vincent.
Later in the day Guy had moved to Melksham - see below. Many thanks Guy.

BR Green 37057 at Westbury today providing traction for a bi-annual visit of the Structure Gauging and Ultrasonic Test Train to the Weymouth line. Copyright Guy Vincent

Westbury Structure Gauging Train Test Coach 15th August 2019 Copyright Guy Vincent

Ultrasonic Test Coach & DBSO 9708 15th August 2019 Copyright Guy Vincent

Westbury 37057 & Test Train 15th August 2019 Copyright Guy Vincent

Westbury 37057 looking like it means business! 15th August 2019 Copyright Guy Vincent

Very rare traffic through
Melksham
Guy Vincent

GBRF 66's 66722 'Sir Edward Watkin' and 66725 'Sunderland' double-heading a military train loaded with army vehicles passing through Melksham on the single track 'Trans Wilts' line between Chippenham and Trowbridge. This rare working was a special 0138 Carlisle Network Yard-Warminster Beechgrove Sidings (6V64) and it arrived at it's destination at 1540.
With best regards, Guy Vincent. Very many thanks to you Guy.

This was a very long train - Picture 1, 15th August 2019. Copyright Guy Vincent.

Picture 2. 15th August 2019. Copyright Guy Vincent.

History at
Tavistock Junction
Alan Peters

Colas Rail Freight class 70 sits in the shed at Tavistock Junction, this view was taken on 13th February 2018 and see's 70808 at Tavi for an exam, unfortunately Colas Rail Freight has pulled out of Tavistock Junction and class 70's will no longer visit for maintenance. The Colas portacabin office has now been removed and the old derelict former EWS mess block demolished. All the best, Alan Peters. Many thanks Alan

Class 70 on shed at Tavistock Junction. 13th February 2018. Copyright Alan Peters.

Class 70808 on shed at Tavistock Junction. 13th February 2018. Copyright Alan Peters.

15th August 2019

15/8/2019

Todays News Colas 6C36
Moorwater & Liskeard
Andrew Triggs

Hello Roger/Keith, Took the opportunity this morning to capture 6C36 07.55 Moorswater-Aberthaw Cement return with Colas 70810 on duty. 4 shots for CRS enclosed
All the Best, Andrew.
The early bird catches the worm - well done and many thanks

1. Colas 70810 poking out of the trees at Moorswater crossing while shunting 6C36 at 07.10 15.8.2019 Copyright Andrew Triggs

2. Waiting the road at Coombe Junction Halt, with Load 18 for Aberthaw 15.8.2019 Copyright Andrew Triggs.

3. 70810 running round the PCA's at Liskeard 15.8.2019 Copyright Andrew Triggs.

4. 70810 crossing back to the Up main before rejoining 6C36 at platform 2 eventually departing 7 early at 08.38 15.8. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

Fowey Branch
Alan Peters

Hi Keith,
The night of Saturday 10th August 2019 saw a ballast drop on the Fowey branch utilising side tippers to stock pile ballast, Colas Rail Freight provided the motive power with 66848 leading back to Westbury and 66850 on the rear of the top and tail formation. The previous weekend Freightliner provided the motive power for the same drop for future engineering work when the Railvac will visit the Fowey branch. The train departed in glorious sunshine to reach Westbury in a torrential thunderstorm!
Alan Peters Many thanks indeed Alan.

An appeal
Mike Frackiewicz

As Archivist for the Maunsell Locomotive Society, would it be possible to put an appeal in your magazine and/or website for any photos/spotting notes taken back in the days of steam of the following locomotives: S15 30847, Us 31618 and 31638, Q 30541 and V 30928 Stowe. The S15 in particular spent many years in the West Country working out of both Exmouth Junction and Salisbury. All 5 engines reside at the Bluebell Railway. I would add that I am always happy to cover any reasonable costs.
Best wishes, Mike Frąckiewicz Can you help please? RSVP

Hayle Heritage Centre
Something to do.

So far August hasn't been a very summery month - not really weather for the beaches. If however, you are interested in a real quality museum the Heritage Centre at Hayle is the place for you. Situated in Foundry Square close by Hayle Viaduct there is parking close by at ASDA and the station is not two hundred yards away - the buses on the T1 and T2 routes are even closer. The opening hours until the end of August are Tuesday to Saturday 11.00 to 16.00 and until the end of September Tuesday to Friday 11,00 to 16.00. You can be sure of a warm welcome from the stewards on duty. You'll find much of interest of Hayle's Industrial history right from prehistoric times to the present day. There are also many photographs of the railway scene. WELL WORTH A VISIT.

The outside of the Heritage Centre which is situated on the first floor of the white building nearest to the camera. Access is either by a stairway or a lift. The railway viaduct is just out of sight to the left of the picture. The clock on the tower above the centre has faces - here showed of which three showed London time and the fourth face showed Cornish Time - a difference of twenty minutes. (Information from the excellent 'Hayle Trail Guide' available at £4 from the centre).

This is the view at the top of the steps a lot of the railway interest is situated here. To the left, through the window can be seen Hayle Viaduct. 3rd August 2019. Copyright Keith Jenkin

This section deals with the early history of the area. 3rd August 2019. Copyright Keith Jenkin.

A view along Penpol Terrace showing the Hayle Railway which later became a branch off the main line. The current main line passes over Hayle viaduct, the current Hayle station being off to the left - the original Hayle station being just beyond the viaduct at this level. Picture courtesy Hayle Heritage Centre.

An excellent aerial view, again courtesy the Hayle Heritage Centre. This view is taken at low tide looking down the estuary. The main line can be seen crossing the viaduct with the current Hayle station on the right. The Hayle Railway, from Redruth, followed the north bank of Copperhouse Creek coming in on the right of this picture. It then turned south to continue on the banks of the harbour alongside Penpol Terrace to the original Hayle station which lay below the viaduct on the inside of the corner at Foundry Square. Hayle Heritage Centre is situated towards the left hand end of the viaduct. The approach for vessels to the harbour was treacherous with many a ship grounding on the 'bar' of sand and rock at the entrance. Another curious feature here are the bays formed in the harbour wall to allow ships to berth really close - these two bays can clearly be seen in this view.

Courtesy Hayle Heritage Centre.

This excellent pictorial guide to Hayle is available at the Heritage Centre price £4. The cover picture on this guide also serves well to show the route of the Hayle Railway from Redruth which passed along what is now King George V walk on the far side of Copperhouse Creek to cross the entrance to this creek and then run down on the far side of the harbour alongside Penpol Terrace to its own passenger station situated on the curve almost beneath the viaduct. Hayle Heritage Centre with its clock tower can just be discerned.

For our collection of pictures of the Hayle Harbour Branch please click here.

Dawlish
Clive Smith

Dawlish looking decidedly quiet on a summer Sunday afternoon. It's high tide with only a small swell to brush against the sea wall. Once the school holidays are over the contractors will return this will become a work site once more as the sea wall is raised. 11th August 2019. Copyright Clive Smith.

14th August 2019

14/8/2019

Forder Viaduct
Clive Smith

This was Day 2 of Past Time Rail's 'Devon And Cornwall Branch Week' . Following trips to Penzance, Falmouth and St Ives the previous day, 45407 was shedded at St Blazey overnight departing from there at 11.05 as the 5Z20 with 37410 on the rear. The ECS headed to Mount Gould where the 37 then took the train to Laira Junction where the Black 5 then took the stock back to Plymouth station where it then formed the 13.42 to Par Docks and Newquay. A very busy day for me and my camera as was the week ! . This location outside Saltash was sadly lost to photographers a few years later when the farmer put extensive fencing around the mound of land overlooking the river. A photo from the other side of the creek can be found in this site's archives taken by long standing contributor Roger Geach. Regards, Clive Smith.
 Many thanks Clive - a super picture look at the multi coloured stock.

Black Five 45407 & 37410 5Z20 Forder Viaduct. 26th March 2007. Copyright Clive Smith

Were you there?
Andrew Jones

Dear Keith, just back from our travels. As promised I have attached a few of the photographs taken on the 29th April 1984 during the momentous Royal Albert Bridge walk. Our youngest daughter Sienna was only three at the time and unfortunately doesn’t remember the occasion, but has promised me that given the opportunity she will walk over the bridge on the 200th anniversary in 2059, something unfortunately we will not be able to do given that I will be 106!
Although I know you attended the ceremony and had a camera mal function, hopefully you will recognise fellow society members or family.

Best wishes Andrew Diane and Sienna

The railtour stands at Boscarne Junction - long before the Bodmin and Wenford took over. 29th April 1984. Copyright Andrew Jones,

The railtour has reached Saltash station and all participants have de-trained. Some wander the up platform whereas others gather on the down platform to witness the unveiling of a plaque to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Royal Albert bridge. The empty stock then proceeded to St Budeaux Ferry Road to await the walkers. 29th April 1984. copyright Andrew Jones.

A young Diane Jones poses at the bridge portal. 29th April 1984. Copyright Andrew Jones.

The young man with the back pack is Andrew Jones. Sienna Jones is asleep in the back pack. Copyright Andrew Jones.

More pictures in this series of the people and the walk can be found in our 'Features section' please click here and scroll down.

13th August 2019

13/8/2019

Two Classics from
Mike Roach

Mike, who lived in the Plymouth area at the time had the good fortune to have a very good camera and the interest and opportunities to travel around and take the very many 'Gems' of pictures which we already have on site. Here are two more -'Hot off the scanner' one might say. Many many thanks Mike, we look forward to more of your invaluable pictures and records of past times.

2900 County class 1007 of Truro shed enters Plymouth Station with a train from Cornwall past the West Signal Box and its wonderful array of semaphore signals in the early summer of 1959. Gem number one from Mike Roach. Copyright

2903 T9 number 30711 of Exmouth Junction shed stands outside Okehampton Shed in the early summer of 1959. The loco was withdrawn a couple of months later in September 1959. Many thanks Mike. Copyright.

Another Classic
Liskeard
Clive Smith

In glorious autumn sunsine, 46045 arrives at Liskeard with the 10.05 Penzance - York relief train on the 29th October 1983.Great that 46045 is preserved and I had the pleasure of a reacqaintance with it in late 1960s economy blue livery seen here (Below) at Corfe Castle at the Swanage Diesel Gala on the 7th May 2016. Very appropriate that the peak is showing 1E21 the headcode of the 'Cornishman' Penzance - Leeds express. Regards Clive. Copyright Clive Smith.

Corfe Castle 7th May 2016 . A classic picture with a classic background. Copyright Clive Smith.

ASPIC Explained
David Critchlow

800XXX Swindon Mystery 12.32 7th August 2019. Brian Pibworth.

With reference to the above picture Brian Pibworth wrote - "To Swindon for the GWR Museum and a chance to pick up a few freights amongst the ubiquitous Hitachi 800s. One stopped right in front and as I recovered my composure when it blocked the PW train behind, I noticed the labelling on the undercarriage. UREA is no stranger as we put AdBlue into our car to reduce some of the exhaust nasties and presumably GWR are doing the same, but ASPIC was beyond me. I have looked online for railway acronyms but drawn a blank and apart from reaching for the Mary Berry books and a pint of prawns I can't think what it is. Could any of our "insider" members help?"

David Critchlow writes - Hi all,
I believe it could be Air Supply Isolating Cock but I’m not a Hitachi expert (not an expert at anything really!) – see http://www.firstgreatwestern.info/acronyms.html
Cheers Regards, Dave Critchlow
Many thanks David- you are an expert David at finding out! Congratulations and thanks once again. That link provided by David/FGW is well worth checking on.

12th August 2019

12/8/2019

Swindon visit
Guy Vincent

Many thanks to you Guy for sending us your record of the very impressive display at Swindon.

An overall view of the pristine display at 'Steam' - Swindon on the 8th August 2019. Copyright Guy Vincent.

Brunel stands proudly amidst the collection. 8th August 2019. Copyright Guy Vincent.

GWR Swindon STEAM - 'Patrick & Percy the Porters', 8th August 2019 Copyright Guy Vincent

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