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20th September 2021

20/9/2021

Rebuilding Dawlish Sea Wall
Sunday 19th September 2021
Roger Salter

210919b The reconstruction of the Dawlish Sea Wall from the Railway station to the Coastguard lookout. Copyright Roger Salter

210919c Adjacent to the down platform at Dawlish Station. Copyright Roger Salter

210919d Closing the gap. Copyright Roger Salter

210919e First Great Western at Dawlish Station. Copyright Roger Salter

210919f Work on the forshore at Dawlish. Copyright Roger Salter

Thanks Roger

Brown Queen
Hannah Peters

The GBRf class 50's on their way back from Penzance emerge from Brown Queen Tunnel passing Respryn Woods on 18th September 2021 Hannah Peters

Thank you for your super picture Hannah.

More pictures of the Class 50's in our features - click here and scroll down.

Lower Basidon
Ron Kosys

47465 passes through the Thames Valley at Lower Basildon with the 1500 Oxford to Paddington 29th August 1991. A location now totally ruined by the comparatively recent overhead. (2 miles east of Pangbourne) Copyright Ron Kosys.

A golden oldie - so nice without the overhead. Many thanks Ron.

Another golden oldie
Exeter Stabling Point
Paul Barlow

Exeter stabling point. 31128, 45019, & 47140. 20th January 1980 Copyright Paul Barlow.

Many thanks Paul.

All Quiet on the
Westbury front.
Driver Alan Peters

Very little work has taken place over the last few months on the new sidings at Westbury on the site of the former engine shed, rumours these sidings were for GWR but it appears the sidings will be just more capacity for Network Rail

Driver Alan Peters

Westbury Sidings 1 - 17th September 2021 Copyrght Driver Alan Peters

Westbury sidings 2. Colas Rail 67027 "Charlotte" is currently sat on the 'Stumpy Road' at Westbury, normally the Colas class 67's work Network Rail PLPR trains but 67027 is at Westbury for crew training in connection with the forthcoming RHTT season which will see the Colas operated RHTT trains work out of Swindon this year rather than usual Bristol Kingsland Road and Gloucester Horton Road. 17th September 2021. Copyright Driver Alan Peters

Many thanks for your report Alan.

19th September 2021

19/9/2021

Driver training to
Okehampton
David Tozer

David Tozer writes - Ladies & Gents,
From Monday times have appeared on the real-time train website for driver / route learning. One step nearer to services commencing. Dave

Many thanks David - very nice to hear of things coming together. One wonders when the Parkway station at Okehampton is planned - that could bring in a lot of traffic.

WSR Mixed traffic weekend
Crowcombe Heathfield
David Tozer & Keith Turley

David and Keith travel together to witness scenes at Crowcombe Heathfield for the Mixed Traffic Weekend.

A selection of images from the WSR mixed traction weekend
taken on 18th September 2021,
featuring locos.5199 7828 7018 D6566 (33048) and D6575 (33057).
All images taken around Crowcombe heathfield.
No.1. D7018 No.2. D6575 No.3. 7828 No.4. 7828

(1) D7018 18th September 2021 Copyright Keith Turley

(2) D6575 Near Crowcombe Heathfield 18th September 2021 Copyright Keith Turley

(3) 7828 Near Crowcombe Heathfield 18th September 2021 Copyright Keith Turley

(4) 7828 departs Crowcombe Heathfield 18th September 2021 Copyright Keith Turley

(5) 5199 approaches Crowcombe Heathfield 18th September 2021 Copyright David Tozer

(6) 5199 at Crowcombe Heathfield 18th September 2021 Copyright David Tozer

(7) 7828 at Crowcombe Heathfield 18th September 2021 Copyright David Tozer

Many thanks indeed Gents to both of you.

Not the Mazey Day
Craig Munday

Hi Keith

Another unsettled week weather wise. 2021 has been almost unique for poor weather coinciding with every special visitor down west.

I grabbed some decent sunshine for the midweek clay working this week as 66133 departed Goonbarrow and later passed Golant at high tide on 15th.

Saturday saw the visit of the postponed Pathfinder tour held over since Mazey Day. 50007 and 50049 brought railway revellers to the Penzance's pubs. Photos in both directions were taken at Angarrack and Scorrier, the light pulsing between dark clouds and bursts of sun making the task difficult. A bonus of Apex bridge being cut back was exploited with a definite Autumn twang in the air and undergrowth, the 50s pass the familiar A30 sign on the return.

Best wishes, Craig .

66133 6G09 Goonbarrow 15th September 2021. Copyright Craig Munday

66133 this time at Golant on the 6G09 15th September 2021. Copyright Craig Munday.

50007 and 50049 cross Angarrack viaduct on the downward journey. 18th September 2021 Copyright Craig Munday

50007 and 50049 run round at Penzance. 18th September 2021. Copyright Craig Munday. Replaceent image - TU.

50007 and 50049 on the return Mazey Day train seen here at Apex summit. Hallenbeagle Engine house in the distance. 18th September 2021

Many thanks Craig for your latest consignment. 'Us Cornish were proper 'mazed' at the rotten weather for Mazey Day'!

For lots more Mazey Day pictures go to Features 2021 and scroll down

18th September 2021

18/9/2021

Vintage
Oxford
Ron Kosys

This picture follows on from Ron's yesterdays News Column when we saw 47501 working the 'Bin Liner' into Laurence Hill sidings. 47501 was working the Binliner once again and is seen departing Oxford after a crew change, heading for Bath and Bristol.
Note the 37 and DMMU behind.
This worked a stopping train to Worcester a short time later.

47501 was working the Binliner once again and is seen departing Oxford after a crew change, heading for Bath and Bristol. 23rd July 1987. Copyright Ron Kosys.

Many thanks Ron.

Vintage
Exeter Central
Paul Barlow

33038 The 13.55 Exeter to Brighton stands at Exeter Central. 11th January 1980, Copyright Paul Barlow.

Many thanks Paul.

Redruth
Martin Scane

43004 Caerphilly Castle runs into Redruth on Friday afternoon 17th September 2021 with the late running 14.17 to Plymouth. Copyright Martin Scane.

Many thanks Martin

17th September 2021

17/9/2021

Tomorrows Class 50's
Craig Munday

Plymouth 10.55 / 11.06
Liskeard 11.31
Par 11.51/ 11.53
Truro 1218 / 1220
Camborne 1236
St Erth 1245/1248
Penzance 1259

Return
Penzance 16.03
St Erth 1611 / 1613
Camborne 16.24
Truro 1639 / 1642
Par 1707 / 1710
Liskeard 1731
Ply 1755/1804

The pale Blue "Pullman" HST is due down NEXT Saturday 25th too, don't have those timings just yet.

Cheers for now Craig

Thanks Craig.

Remember Clay Hoods
Neil Phillips

My recent contributions have included the first production CDA brand new in St Blazey Yard and a soon-to-disappear Class 142 approaching Middleway Crossing, on 14th September 1987. On the same day I photographed this row of clayhoods in the yard, looking like they had already carried their final loads. Back at Middleway Crossing, once the ‘Skipper’ had cleared the section, a newly-refurbished 37670 (ex-D6882/37182) set off with a rake of still-employed clayhoods towards Goonbarrow.
The ripples in the spotless locomotive’s shiny nose were to become considerably worse just over two months later when, on 25th November 1987 and paired with similarly shiny 37671 at the head of an up freight, it was erroneously diverted into a siding at Tavistock Junction. Both locomotives ran through the buffer stop (via a wagon!) and were seriously damaged; when returned from repair they sported the new ‘triple grey’ Railfreight Sector colours, so photographs of 37670 and 37671 in Railfreight Red Stripe livery are relatively rare.

Best regards,
Neil Phillips

Clay Hoods final 1 14th September 1987 . Copyright Neil Phillips

Clay Hoods final 2 37670 with a damaged front end. 14th September 1987. Copyright Neil Phillips

Clay Hoods final 3 37670 heads away from Middleway for Goonbarrow on the 14th August 1987 . Copyright Neil Phillips

Clay Hoods final 4 37 760 continues its journey towards St Blazey Bridge Level Crossing. 14th September 1987. Copyright Neil Phillips

A follow-up to my previous submission - as 37670’s rake of clayhoods rumbled past I photographed the last one, B743648. A few months later all remaining clayhoods were withdrawn from service and shipped off for scrapping. At some point in 1988 an advertisement appeared in the railway press offering works plates removed from scrapped clayhoods for £10 each. I had to have one of these, but stuck my neck out and politely requested whether it was possible to obtain one from a particular wagon...... I have no idea how many plates had to be moved to find one numbered B743648, but I am still very grateful for the effort! Is this the one barely visible on this side of the wagon? I’ll ever know. Perhaps I should have bought both!
A nice touch from the enterprising seller was the inclusion of the wagon’s final movement card.

Best regards,
Neil Phillips

Clay Hoods final 5 B743648 - the last Hood in the Train - complete with tail lamp. 30th August 2021. Copyright Neil Phillips

Clay Hoods final 6 The wagon number plate B743648 30th August 2021. Copyright Neil Phillips

Clay Hoods final 7 B743648 -the last journey. 30th August 2021. Copyright Neil Phillips. Note The heavy penalty for removing the label !!!!!

Many thanks Indeed Neil.

Exeter
Paul Barlow

33006 is about to propel its stock past that wonderful array of semaphore signals into the yard. Exeter West, 2nd January 1980.

Thanks Paul.

Truro Work
Dennis Clarke

Truro - Ground Clearance team at work on the cutting face just west of Truro station. 16th September 2021. Copyright Dennis Clarke.

Truro box slumbers in the sun. Truro Box 16th September 2021 Copyright Dennis Clarke

Many thanks Dennis.

16th September 2021

16/9/2021

4566 being the last locomotive to be overhauled by Newton Abbot Works

David Hunt

Having been looking for 4566 as the last loco from Newton Abbot Works as reported in one of your sites

Just to be pedantic on the subject. I was a regular visitor the Newton Abbot on a Sunday and one of the tasks for a group of us was to visit the Works which was closed and locked up. Part of the works which was furthest from the station had a dead road which was a single line extending for some way towards Teignmouth beyond the main building. Although the Workshops was locked and barred the gate to the whole complex of Works and Shed was never closed. By gaining access we found that there were a row of windows on the back side of the building and that there were outward hopper windows at the top which was never secured. The process was to stand on the window sill and prise open the window and then read off the engine numbers and gradually work your way along until you were able to read the lot.

Reference to 4566 being the last steam loco to be outshopped this is not correct. 4566 was a prime candidate for BEING THE LAST as it could be painted Green and was a pleasant sight when presented to the public and media. You will notice that the presentation to the public and media was not in the workshops but outside the shed area FOR A VERY GOOD REASON. 4566 looked magnificent in the lined green livery even if a bit overdone BUT inside the works was still a flat top class 587xx Pannier which wasn’t to be repainted and if it was it would need to be black and it would not have been so impressive as a green outlined locomotive. From memory, and I may be wrong, the locomotive was 5775 which is an easy number to remember.

Many Thanks David

Additional information on 5775
Roy Hart (Rangoon)

Dear Keith,
I note that pannier tank 5775 was a Pontypool Road engine from 1956 until withdrawal in 1963. Odd (but not impossible) that she was not repaired at nearby Caerphilly works, which were still going strong in 1963.

Roy

Now we know - many thanks Roy.

Peaks at Exeter
Michael Forward

Hello Roger, Good to see you made it to Plymouth and were rewarded with some nice shots . I hope you continue to get stronger. I now send two pictures taken at Exeter St. Davids on a dull 3 September 1982,the first shows 45141 on a mixed freight . All the best, Copyright Michael Forward

Turning round we see 45137 ‘The Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment’ and we have a clear view of Middle Box.Behind the Peak were some Cargowagons being unloaded in the goods shed. Copyright Michael Forward

Many Thanks Michael

Royal Scott
Cullumpton
Keith Turley

On 15th September 2021, Ex. LMS Royal Scot class 4-6-0 No.46100 'Royal Scot' returned the empty stock from the previous days 'Welshman' charter to Crewe HS. Running as the 5Z50 13:30 Kingswear (PDSR) to Crewe HS the train is seen passing Cullompton.
Regards Keith Turley.

Royal Scott at Cullompton 14th September 2021. Copyright Keith Turley

Many thanks Keith

Royal Scott
Stoke Canon
Paul Barlow

46100 Royal Scot 1330 Kingswear to Crewe 5Z50 ECS working approaches Sandy crossing Stoke Canon D1935 switched off on rear.

Quite a load! - nice long distance shot. Many thanks Paul.

Royal Scott
Norton Fitzwarren
Bill Elston

Hi Keith,
After working yesterday's ' Welshman ' railtour, Royal Scot 46100 worked the ecs from Kingswear back to Crewe today,
and is seen here passing Norton Fitzwarren with 47805 bringing up the rear. One wonders at the cost of such a move !
Something to ponder over what could have been arranged?

Best Wishes, Bill Elston

46100, Royal Scott, Norton Fitzwarren. 15th September 2021. Copyright Bill Elston

47805 brings up the rear, 15th September 2021 Copyright Bill Elston.

Many thanks Bill - a very expensive outing.

Bin Liner at
Lawrence Hill
Ron Kosys

Inter-City liveried 47501 backs the empty Avon binliner towards the Bristol terminal at Barrow Road, on a very misty 23rd July 1987
This shot is taken from the bridge that carried the former Midland Railway line over the Great Western route at Lawrence Hill and on owards Temple Meads.

Intercity liveried 47501 with Bin Liner train in Lawrence Hill sidings. 23rd Jul 1987

Many thanks Ron - a very rare picture.

15th September 2021

15/9/2021

Dawlish Warren
Roger Salter

210915a 46100 Royal Scot with the empty stock working at Dawlish Warren on 15th September 2021 Copyright Roger Salter

210915b D1935 Roger Hosking tails the train. Copyright Roger Salter

210915c D1935 Roger Hosing tails the train at Dawlish Warren. Copyright Roger Salter

Thanks Roger

Cockwood Harbour
David Tozer & Roger Salter

I ventured to Cockwood Harbour today. 43010/22 with the 1318 Exeter St David's to Penzance at Cockwood Harbour. Copyright David Tozer

210915e 46100 Royal Scot in close up at Cockwood Harbour. Copyright Roger Salter

46100 Royal Scot with the 1330 Kingswear to Crewe L.S Empty stock working. Copyright David Tozer

Many thanks David & Roger

Okehampton line
Chris Bellett

Another bit of work on the Okehampton line.

Kind Regards,
Chris Bellett
Retired S&T Engineer
CRS Member

Further improvements getting it ready for regular passenger traffic once more.

From the Western and Wales Route Weekly Operating Notice No.WW25/21:

GW608 CREDITION TO MELDON BETWEEN FORMER COLEFORD JUNCTION AND OKEHAMPTON
FROM 16:30 WEDNESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2021

Buttisland User Worked Crossing (UWC), located at 188m 03ch, will be upgraded to include red/green lights to signal to the users of the level crossing whether it is safe to cross using the Overlay MSL operating system. Telephones will be provided. The Overlay MSL system is being introduced to the area at User Worked Crossings with limited sighting. This system consists of red/green lights that indicate to the user whether it is safe for them to cross the railway. The lights are activated by wheel sensors that operate in a similar way to axle counters: when they detect a train they set the lights to red, after the train hits the strike out sensor the lights go to green. Would all staff please note that, like axle counters, using metal tools or simply passing by within a metre wearing safety boots can cause activation of these sensors, and should be avoided. If the sensors fail the lights go into dark mode, they will be reactivated by another train passing or can be reactivated through a manual reset.

Many thanks Chris - another future photo location possibly?

Another Blue Pullman to
Plymouth
Neil Phillips

Further to the late 1971 ‘Blue Pullman’ workings to Plymouth, a 6-car set had made an appearance at the Laira Open Day, held on Saturday 26th September 1970. Please find my distinctly average photo attached, but there’s no doubting where it is. Vehicle numbers were W60092/60732/60742/60743/60733/60093. These Pullman sets were classified 251 on TOPS, hence preceding 252 (prototype HST), 253/4 (production HST) and of course 255, the current Castle Class. My notebook says I clambered into the cabs of shunter D4130, Warships D857 ‘Undaunted’ and D869 ‘Zest’, Western D1045 ‘Western Viscount’, Peak D54 ‘The Royal Pioneer Corps’, Hymek D7000 and Brush D1932. ‘Small Prairie’ 4555 from the then Dart Valley Railway also attended and there was another Hymek, D7093, out in the yard. Those were the days!

Best regards,
Neil Phillips

Blue Pullman at Laira Open Day. 26th September 1970. Copyright Neil Phillips.

Many thanks Neil.

Vintage Exeter
Paul Barlow

An unusual shot across the water. 33018 on the 1500 Waterloo to Exeter decends from Exeter Central. 10th May 1978 Copyright Paul Barlow

Many thanks Paul.

14th September 2021

14/9/2021

The Welshman runs alongside the River Exe.
Roger Salter

210914a 46100 The Royal Scot follows the River Exe. Copyright Roger Salter

210914b 46100 The Royal Scot follows the River Exe. Copyright Roger Salter

210914d The full broadside in nearly captured in this photograph as the train heads up the Exe Estuary. Copyright Roger Salter

210914c D1935 Roger Hosking MA tails the train. Copyright Roger Salter

Many Thanks Rogerr

The Welshman at Stoke Canon
Paul Barlow

46100 Royal Scot works the 0750 Kingswear to Cardiff approaching Sandy Crossing Stoke Canon 14th September 2021

47805 pushes the 07.50 Kingswear to Cardiff. Copyright aul Barlow. 14th September 2021.

Many thanks Paul.

The Welshman at Silverton
David Tozer

This mornings photos from Silverton. 158957 with the 0852 Exeter(St David's) to Cardiff Central replacing a 'Castle Class' HST. Copyright David Tozer

46100 'Royal Scot' with the 0750 1Z70 Kingswear to Cardiff (Central). Bringing up the rear was 47805 (D1935). Copyright David Tozer

Thanks David

The Welshman at Cullompton
Keith Turley

Good morning Keith.
Today 14th September 2021 Saphos Trains operated the 1Z70 07:50 'The Welshman' charter from Kingswear (PDSR) to Cardiff Central, and is seen passing Cullompton with Ex. LMS Royal Scot class 4-6-0 No.46100 'Royal Scot' leading with class 47 No.47805 (D1935) on the rear.
Regards Keith Turley.

Royal Scott at Cullompton 14th September 2021. Copyright Keith Turley

Many thanks Keith

Dawlish Peak '78
Paul Barlow

A trace of exhaust as 45053 leaves Dawlish on the 09.20 Liverpool to Penzance 1V76. It's the 28th August 1978. Copyright Paul Barlow

Many thanks Paul

33years ago today
Langstone Rock
Ron Kosys

47479 passes Langstone Rock on the 14th September 1988. Copyright Ron Kosys

If only we could go back by 33 years - many thanks Ron.

Stoke Canon
Keith Turley
Royal Scot on route to Lingswear.

Ex. LMS Royal Scot class 4-6-0 No.46100 'Royal Scot' is seen passing Stoke Canon on 13th September 2021, working the 5Z46 09:31 Crewe SLS to Kingswear (PDSR) light engine and support coach move.
Regards Keith Turley.

Royal Scot looking very smart seen at Stoke Canon. -Also included a nice one of the SB too. 13th September 2021 Copyright Keith Turley

Many thanks Keith.

Bathpool, Taunton
Bill Elston

Having finished railtour duty in the South West for now, Jubilee 45690 LEANDER headed back to Carnforth this morning from Bishops Lydeard,
and is seen passing Bathpool with its support coach.

Also, the 2U12 Penzance - Cardiff started from Exeter and due to 'an issue with the train crew', dmu 150265 substituting for a Castle HST set.

45690 Leaander with it's support coach return up north, seen at Bathpool crossing, Taunton. 13th September 2021 Copyright Bill Elston

150265 as a 'Castle class' replacement. Again seen at Bathpool level crossing. 13th September 2021 Copyright Bill Elston

Many thanks bill.

A significant Anniversary today
The Worlds Fastest Train run
Michael L. Roach delves into his archives.

Many thanks Mike - glad you remembered the day.

12th September 2021

13/9/2021

Mindless Vandalism together with Freightliner 66s
David Tozer

Art or in my opinion mindless vandalism. The DMSL of 159103 on the rear of the 1525 Exeter St David's to Gillingham. Copyright David Tozer

Freightliner Class 66 66543 leads the 0835 Plymouth to Westbury with 66951 on the rear. Copyright David Tozer

Thanks David

To Bristol and back
Martin Scane

I had a trip up to Bristol on Saturday/Sunday. The trip up went without incident but coming home was a different story I’m sorry to say. As I write this on the train, I should have been home. Instead the eventual arrival at Redruth wilk be some 150 mins down. I won’t bore you with the details but it was a combination of problems.

Bristol Temple Meads 158950 stands at platform 4. It's the 11th September 2021 Copyright Martin Scane

Bristol Temple Meads 431872 11th September 2021 Copyright Martin Scane

Taunton 43172 stands on the bridge over the A3038 Station Road. Copyright Martin Scane

43194 stands at the cntre platorm. Copyright Martin Scane

Many thanks Martin. One wonders what excuses were given for the delays - there seem to be an awful lots of delays and cancellations these days. Didn't used to happen a while back.

UPSIDE DEMOLITION
Exeter St Thomas
Paul Barlow

Seeing Rogers picture of Exeter st Thomas in 1975 reminded me of when the upside buildings were demolished. There was a lot of 'railwayana' in these buildings behind boarded up doors. This included padded GWR platform benches, signs and gas lamps. I assume this sadly was all lost in the demolition mans skips. The station building was replaced with a functional steel staircase which still stands today. I also enclose a picture of my Exeter St Thomas totem I purchased from an auction a few years ago.

Hope all is well, Kind regards, Paul

46006 passes Exeter St Thomas on an unknown special. Demolition of the upside building is in progress. 2nd February 1980 Copyright Paul Barlow

3022 passes Exeter St Thomas on a light engine move to Newton Abbot. 6th February 1980 Copyright Paul Barlow.

From a cutting from the Express and Echo - Exeter St Thomas station buildings demolition. From the collection of Paul Barlow

A picture of the Up side demolition in progress. From the 'Express and Echo' - the Paul Barlow collection.

St Thomas totem sign. Copyright Paul Barlow

Many thanks Paul - remember the over-all roof at St Thomas.

12th September 2021

12/9/2021

Pictures taken in pursuit of
Todays Royal Duchy
12th September 2021

The Outward Journey

No.1.
WCRC class 47 No.47746 'Chris Fudge 29-7-70 -22-6-10'
working the OZ12 11:07 Taunton to Plymouth light engine move.
No.2.
Ex. LMS Jubilee class 4-6-0 No.45690 'Leander'
working the 1Z12 08:46 Slough to Par 'Royal Duchy ' charter.
Keith Turley

No (1) WCRC class 47 No.47746 'Chris Fudge' at Cowley bridge 12th September 2021 Copyright Keith Turley

(no 2) Ex. LMS Jubilee class 4-6-0 No.45690 'Leander' at Cowley bridge. 12th September 2021 Copyright Keith Turley

45690 Leader in dismal light at Cockwood Harbour with the Royal Duchy to Plymouth and Par. Copyright David Tozer

Roger Salters collection of photographs at Dawlish Warren

210912p 47746 Chris Fudge leaves Dawlish Warren. Copyright Roger Salter

210912q 47746 Chris Fudge leaves Dawlish Warren Copyright Roger Salter

210912r 45690 Leander with The Royal Duchy passes Dawlish Warren. Copyright Roger Salter

Thanks Roger

Both passing Langham Bridge, Ivybridge, today.

2E11 1245 Plymouth to Exeter St David's, passing Langham Bridge at 12.57, 12.09.21. 43010 on this end, didn't manage to note the leading power car.
Royal Duchy passing on time 12.09.2021, 45690 Leander.

Hope all well with you.

Trevor Tremethick.

2E11 12.45 Plymouth to Exeter St Davids, Castle class HST Passing Langham Bridge, Ivybridge.12th September 2021 Copyright T Tremethick

Royal Duchy passing Ivybridge on time. 12th September 2021, 45690 Leander. Copyright Trevor Tremethick

(1) Two weeks on from the last 'Royal Duchy' steam tour and it's full dull at Cheston Bridge Wrangaton for 45690 Leander with not a sign of the sun . The train is the 1Z12 08.46 Slough - Par with Leander coming off at Plymouth to be replaced by 47746. Clive Smith.

Leander on the Royal Duchy seen at Chelson Bridge Wrangaton. 12th September 2021. Copyright Clive Smith

At Plymouth

210912a 47746 Chris Fudge arrives on the through road in preparation of taking over the Royal Duchy to Par.. Copyright Roger Winnen

210912b 45690 Leander arrives at Platform 5 with the Royal Duchy. Copyright Roger Winnen

210912c The tour participants have yet to alight from their train at Plymouth. Copyright Roger Winnen

210912d Detaching and attaching at Plymouth North Road. Copyright Roger Winnen

210912f Leander with its support coach goes into Platform 7. 47746 Chris Fudge backs to its train. Copyright Roger Winnen

210912g 47746 Chris Fudge awaits departure for Par. Copyright Roger Winnen

210912h Action.

210912i 45690 moves to pick up its support Coach. Copyright Roger Winnen

210912j Movement around Plymouth Station. Copyright Roger Winnen

210912k 45690 Leander in Platform 7 together with a Cross Country service in Platform 4. Copyright Roger Winnen

210912l Stabled in Dock 2 for coal and watering. Copyright Roger Winnen

210912m In the Dock at Plymouth. Copyright Roger Winnen

210912n Looking spick and spam with the new building work underway on the University Project. Copyright Roger Winnen

On your bike. Is this a rail replacement service. Copyright Roger Winnen

Good morning gents,
I wasn't going to send these photos in as they are only off my phone, and hence not the greatest quality, but I noticed you don't have too many photos of yesterdays excursion within the Duchy on your website, so they are here if you'd like them.
Just a few photos of 47746 running around and then shunting the stock away at Par after the passengers alighted for onwards travel to Fowey and the Eden Project.

All the best,

Jon Hird

All photographs taken at Par comes from the John Hird Collection

Many Thanks John

The Return Journey

(2) This is 7.15 p.m. and a massive contrast to my evening light glint photo of the same loco three weeks ago just down the road. A really dreary evening and not worth dragging myself out for so I thought I would view it from my open bedroom window and take a rudimentary shot. The Law Of Steam Locos dictates that if you are not poised with a camera then copious smoke will produce and so it did. 45690 Leander crosses Bittaford Viaduct with 1Z16 17.38 Par -Slough. Clive Smith

Leander returns - seen crossing Bittaford Viaduct. .12th September 2021. Copyright Clive Smitth.

Many thanks to the following :- Keith Turley, Trevor Tremethick &&&&

The CRS restarts
New season September 21 to May 22.

On a very bright and sunny evening John Ball gave an excellent show on the Railways of Ireland following this up with a treat of views the Isle of Man Railways. Many thanks John for your efforts to get us going once more - some 22 members attended.

Steam at Swindon
Ken Mumford

Ken sends us the following trial pictures taken at Swindon on the 8th September 2021

61306 Bahamas at Swindon. Copyright Ken Mumford

- And most certainly the most dramatic of all 45596 Bahamas at Swindon. 8th September 2021. Copyright Ken Mumford,

They've come out well - many thanks Ken.

Newbury
Ron Kosys

47558 passes Newbury with a short forrned train for Paddington. 18th July 1988,. Copyright Ron Kosys.

Many thanks Ron.

Blue Pullmans down west
Simon Howard

See News 10th September - Blue Pullmans - a Cornish Connection, by Andrew and Diane Jones. Simon has been doing some diligent research and has come up with the following pictures available on Flickr.

Robert Carroll has three pictures of the working on Flickr:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/robertcwp/8534295303/in/photolist-eehv9x-e19uEt-enxPkZ-dYVVUM/

And apparently there were two workings one 24/12/71 and the other 28/12/71 – the first having 1655 assisting one way and D1010 the other:

http://www.sixbellsjunction.co.uk/70s/711224pl.html

Many thanks Simon

11th September 2021

11/9/2021

Laira '78
Paul Barlow

50019 'Ramilies' on shed at Laira depot, Plymouth 29th August 1978. Copyright Paul Barlow.

Originally D419 / 50019 Ramilies was built in May 1968. It was named on the 18th Aprl 1978. Wthdrawn on the 19th September 1990. It is now preserved. Owned by the Class 50 Locomotive Association, Based on the Mid Norfolk railway.

Many thanks Paul

Golant
Clive Smith

D1015 Western Champion in superb striking golden ochre livery heads the Pathfinders' 'Western Lizard' railtour from Ealing Broadway to Carne Point at Golant on the 19th March 2005. It would then continue on to Newquay.

Regards
Clive Smith

Many thanks Clive.

Penzance '10
Phil Smith

An unusual view against the light of 43179 awaiting departure from Penzance seen on an evening in 2010. Copyright Phil Smith

The driver of 43179, Chris sitting patiently waiting for the off poses for his picture. 2010. Copyright Phil Smith.

Many thanks to you Phil and of course to Chris the driver.

Totton
Ron Kosys

47450 leaves Totton station behind with the 12.15 Poole to Newcastle. Taken from the A35 Totton By pass bridge on Sunday 25th June 1989. Copyright Ron Kosys

Many thanks Ron.

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