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November 30th 2025

30/11/2025

2 weeks to go
Cornish 'Castle' Hunt
Jon Hird

43156 and 43004 power the 1315 Penzance - Plymouth towards Wheal Busy foot crossing, Scorrier. 29.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

The clock is ticking.. two weeks to go. 43098 leads the 1241 Plymouth - Penzance over Hayle viaduct. 29.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

A wave from the driver of 43098 as the service continues on towards St. Erth. 29.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

Some lucky sun at Angarrack as 43187 leads the 1515 Penzance - Plymouth on towards Camborne. 29.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

I wasn't going to bother with this one, but the sky was too pretty to ignore. 43042 leads the 1443 Plymouth - Penzance into Truro. 29.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

43198 calls at St. Austell at the head of the 1715 Penzance - Plymouth. It was great to meet two young chaps here who had travelled from London and Manchester for a day photographing the HST's - they really do attract some interest. 29.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

Penzance Tampers
Andrew Triggs

Shots of Colas Tampers DR75406 'Eric Machell' and DR75407 'Gerry Taylor' stabled on Oil 2 siding at Penzance, in preparation for next week's engineering works.

DR75407 with DR73406 on Oil 2 siding. 29.11.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.

DR75406 'Eric Machell'. 29.11.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.

DR75406 Nameplate. 29.11.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.

DR75407 Nameplate. 29.11.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.

Many thanks Andrew - I'm sure they'll be kept busy during next weeks engineering works.

Burngullow - Parkandillack
Part 1
Roger Winnen

Burngullow Branch. 28.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

Taken from the overbridge between Treviscoe and Nanpean. 28.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

Near the last photograph. 28.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

The Railway bridge at Treviscoe. 28.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

The line near Treviscoe. 28.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

The rail bridge at Nanpean. 28.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

Nanpean Wharf. 28.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

The entry into Nanpean Wharf. 28.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

Nanpean low level sidings. 28.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

Clay pits alongside of the line. 28.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

Dawlish HST's
Paul Barlow

43198 and 43093 with the 1127 Exeter to Penzance arriving at Dawlish. 27.11.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.

Many thanks, Paul - get 'em while you can.

'Eddystone' at Swindon
Ken Mumford

A slightly chilly half hour at Swindon station, HOWEVER, things didn't work out as planned.

34028 was supposed to be held just west of the station for other eastbound trains to pass BUT it was allowed to come up the UML [Up Main Line] and stop while a few IETs went ahead of it eastwards.

This was a real bonus to the many railway enthusiasts that had gathered mainly on platform 3 to record this train.

It left Bristol (Temple Meads) 5 LATE, Bath Spa 5 LATE, passed Tingley Junction 9 LATE, Wootton Bassett Junction 5 LATE BUT did not stop at Swindon Signal Sw1212 but stopped in the station on the UML. On leaving the station, it was recorded at Highworth Junction 13 LATE.

Water was taken during an approximate stop of 25 minutes at Milton Junction and dropped passengers at Reading ON TIME.

34028 'Eddystone' at Swindon. 29.11.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.

34028 'Eddystone' with 1Z72 Bristol (Temple Meads) to Paddington. This train went earlier in the day to Bristol via Newbury. 29.11.2025. copyright Ken Mumford.

Many thanks, Ken. Great night shots.

November 29th 2025

29/11/2025

Ponsandane Development
Craig Munday

I was trawling my May 2016 gallery for a picture and came across the Ponsandane pictures I took. The tanks were due to be cut up, and the project team wanted images of the detritus left behind over the years. The bus depot and old Shunters cabin are included too, no longer there. Quite a transformation!

I've included 43156/43004 departing Lostwithiel taken the other day too. Another scene soon set to disappear.

Ponsandane on the 23.05.2016. Copyright Craig Munday.

Rubbish between the raised platforms/loading docks at Ponsandane. 23.05.2016, copyright Craig Munday.

The abandoned tanker wagons at Ponsandane, a local landmark for many years, now scrapped. 23.05.2016, copyright Craig Munday.

43156 and 43004 climb away from Lostwithiel with the 1128 Exeter - Penzance on 25.11.2025. Copyright Craig Munday.

Many thanks Craig. What a transformation at Ponsandane, 2016 doesn't feel like almost 10 years ago.

Westbury Test Train
Guy Vincent

Colas-operated 3Q39 2211 (27th) Westbury-Bristol Kingsland Road structure gauging train in platform 3 at Westbury just after 5.00am on Friday 28th. The train had been checking lines on the former Southern region, including the Lymington branch and Eastleigh-Chandlers Ford. On departing Westbury, it covered the Melksham branch and, following reversal at Chippenham, continued via Box tunnel to Kingsland Road.

The locos are hired in from HNRC / Swietelsky (37607) and Locomotive Services Ltd (37667, now D6851 Flopsie).

A nice, colourful start to the day!

37607 on the Network Rail test train at Westbury. 27.11.2025, copyright Guy Vincent.

Hired-in 37667 on the test train. 27.11.2025, copyright Guy Vincent.

166209 alongside 37607. 27.11.2025, copyright Guy Vincent.

Detailed photographs of a test train. Click an image to obtain an enlargement. All images copyright Guy Vincent.

Many thanks, Guy - great night shots.

Penzance 1974
Part 2
Roger Winnen

D1049 Western Monarch at Long Rock. 29.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

Long Rock Crossing. 29.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

D1044 Western Duchess at Penzance. 29.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

Par 'Castles'
Jon Hird

Emerging from beneath Treesmill road bridge, 43004 leads the 1315 Penzance - Plymouth up the gradient towards Treverrin Tunnel. 28.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

Around 10 minutes later, the strong sun had retreated back behind the clouds. 43187 leads the 1340 Plymouth - Penzance down to Par after exiting Treverrin tunnel. 28.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

Swindon Scenes
Ken Mumford & Colin Pidgeon

6Q75 [Didcot Fuelling Point to Didcot Fuelling Point via Swindon, Badminton to Bristol Parkway - reverse - then via Badminton, Swindon back to Didcot]. Initially stationary on the UML for 61 minutes! [1234 to 1325]. 27.11.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.

Heading slightly east of the station for the loco [59205 - Kenneth J. Painter] to run around its train [6B12] before heading for a few miles to its destination at Wootton Bassett. Real Train Times [RTT] shows some interesting time details for when it passed Swindon going east and later going west - my camera times gave a greater gap between these passing times! Also at least one IET westbound working was delayed by this running around movement. 27.11.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.

6B77 Colnbrook Lafarge to Avonmouth West Wharf, with 66717 and its artistic wagons, speeds through platform 4. 27.11.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.

RHTT [3S32 Cheltenham Lansdown Loop to Swindon Transfer Yard] creeps along platform 1 and very briefly stops. Top and tail locos are 67027 and 67023 'Stella'. I noted on the Staff Information screen on platform 3 that this RHTT was kept waiting a very long time near Rodbourne Junction. checking Real Train Times [RTT] this train was 86 EARLY passing Kemble BUT leaving platform 1 was 10 EARLY! All RHTT locos that I saw this afternoon were dirty - Stella would have won first prize!! 27.11.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.

Another RHTT soon arrived - 3S59 Hereford to Swindon Transfer with 66151 Top and Tail with 66133 - and headed a few yards east of the station to Swindon Transfer Yard [7 EARLY]. 27.11.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.

37800 on 5Q57 Alexandra Docks Yard to Derby Litchurch Lane with 455703 & 455872. These units were initially due to go to Sims Metals on Newport Docks but due to the complete closure of Sims (Uni-metals) The units were left at Alexandra Docks Yard and were collected by Rail Operations Group for storage at Derby Litchurch Lane. 28.11.2025, copyright Colin Pidgeon.

A going-away shot of the units for disposal/storage. 28.11.2025, copyright Colin Pidgeon.

Many thanks as always Ken and Colin, an interesting set of photographs.

November 28th 2025

28/11/2025

GWR HST's - the last day
13th December 2025

After many weeks of rumours and speculation, the plans for the final day of GWR 'Castle Class' HST operations now appear to be in the public domain. With timings now available, the below information seems solid enough for us to now circulate in good faith.

On Saturday 13th, the standard 3 Saturday diagrams will operate as normal, along with an additional Plymouth - Penzance round trip (special ticket holders only) departing from both Plymouth and Penzance shortly after the last regular timetabled HST departures (2C53 & 2P30).

A line up of 3 'Castle Class' HST sets will be displayed at Plymouth for aprox. 20 minutes following the arrival of both 2P30 and 1Z25, before the sets head back to Laira one-by-one.

The diagrams for the day are:

Set 1:
3E42 0400 Laira - Exeter St Davids
2C42 0800 Exeter St Davids - Penzance
2P18 1150 Penzance - Plymouth
2C53 1443 Plymouth - Penzance
2P30 1715 Penzance - Plymouth
5P30 1937 Plymouth - Laira

Set 2:
5C05 0450 Laira - Plymouth
2C05 0515 Plymouth - Penzance
2P10 0740 Penzance - Plymouth
2C16 1015 Plymouth - Penzance
2P90 1315 Penzance - Plymouth
5P90 1520 Plymouth - Laira

Set 3:
5C49 1228 Laira - Plymouth
2C49 1241 Plymouth - Penzance
2P24 1515 Penzance - Plymouth
5Z24 1937 Plymouth - Laira

Set 4/Additional workings (special ticket holders only):
3Z76 1430 Laira - Plymouth
1Z76 1516 Plymouth - Penzance
1Z25 1732 Penzance - Plymouth
5Z25 2006 Plymouth - Laira

Moretonhampstead line
Andrew & Diane Jones

Dear Keith, Jon and Roger,

Firstly a big thank you to CRS contributors, the photography continues to be incredible with some amazing efforts to cover the remaining weeks of the HST.

The professionalism is remarkable considering the amount of time it takes to capture the images on a daily basis.

I am staying at Manaton this week and have encouraged my son in law to photograph some parts of the Wray Trail on the Moretonhampstead line.

The attached photographs are at Knowle, a very picturesque part of the railway.

We are very lucky that Devon Council has invested considerable amounts of money on railway conversion to trails, something in these days of austerity they would have difficulty, to justify.

Knowle on the Moretonhampstead line. 27.11.2025, copyright Andrew & Diane Jones.

An O/S map of the area.

Many thanks both for your kind words and photographs, Andrew & Diane.

St. Ives - Forty years ago
Clive Smith

A visit to St Ives in mid November to visit a new brewery taproom that had opened near the station got me digging out an old photo.

Pressed Steel Class 121 'bubble' P125 (W55025) seen here with the 16.03 St Ives - St Erth on the 11th January 1986. P125 was a local legend being allocated to Laira from 1974 to 1986 as well as a year or so between 1965 and 1966 and a few months between 1971 and 1972. It went into departmental use in 1993 until 2004. It was preserved by the North Somerset Railway in 2016 which doesn't have a site and so is stored at Long Marston. Some internal modifications have been made but it looks in a sorry state and not much has been heard of it since 2022. Copyright Clive Smith.

150248 is about to depart with the 12.36 St Ives to St Erth on the 15th November 2025. Copyright Clive Smith.

This is painting by artist Darcy Flint is on the wall of the new Mine Brewery Taproom in St Ives. I love it. This is the original. A copy is at Carbis Bay station and it is the winner of a GWR/Network Rail competition for artwork depicting the line. The painting highlights monuments which have been key to St Ives’ and Carbis Bay’s economy and social landscape such as the mining and hospitality industries. The painting also pays homage to sculptor Barbara Hepworth as well as local artists . The artist says the exaggerated scale of the buildings, coupled with the boldness of forms and colour are an attempt to create an image which can be appreciated both on the platform and from the train. Copyright Clive Smith.

Many thanks Clive, hopefully W55025 will have a future.

Penzance 1974
Part 1
Roger Winnen

25327 at Long Rock. 08.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

D1069 Western Vanguard on shed Penzance. 26.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

47489 at Long Rock Shed. 26.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

D1025 Western Guardsman on 12.40 Penzance to Paddington. 26.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

47020 arriving at Penzance from Paddington. 26.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

45003 on Penzance shed. 27.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

November 27th 2025

27/11/2025

Railway Variety & 'Inspiration' Train
Andrew Hickson

153317 departmental unit in Hyde Park Siding, Exeter St. Davids. 26.11.2025, copyright Andrew Hickson.

Outside in the forecourt were the two buses providing the peak hour bus replacement service to Feniton & Axminster which ends on Friday with a normal train service on the South Western line commencing on Saturday. 26.11.2025, copyright Andrew Hickson.

On Platform 5 43004 basks in the sunshine before departing with the 1128 to Penzance. 26.11.2025, copyright Andrew Hickson.

And at Taunton 57306 arrives with the Westbury to Fairwater Yard RHTT with 57305. 26.11.2025, copyright Andrew Hickson.

57305 at Taunton. 26.11.2025, copyright Andrew Hickson.

At Bishops Lydeard 150248 is seen on arrival with the 1350 shuttle from Taunton which run in connection with the exhibition and is to run again on Friday (28th). 26.11.2025, copyright Andrew Hickson.

And finally the 5-carriage exhibition train. 26.11.2025, copyright Andrew Hickson.

The Rail200 'Inspiration' train at Bishops Lydeard. 26.11.2025, copyright Andrew Hickson.

A busy day for you Andrew - many thanks for sharing the pictures with us.

Double headed 47's
Roger Geach

Back in the RFD days when the St. Blazey - Dollands Moor ran from Exeter Riverside with a pair of RFD 47s in multi, the headcode was 6O92. This train left Riverside around 0930/1000 if I recall right.

The 47s worked the empties down to Riverside Sunday night/Monday morning then headed back later with the loaded heavy train.

47281 and 47307 sit in the yard at riverside 03.12.1996, this is just another flow of traffic lost.

There must be a few CRS members who photographed this service - I was more likely to see this service in the London area at the time.

47281 + 47307 with 6O92 at Exeter Riverside Yard. 03.12.1996, copyright Roger Geach.

Many thanks Roger, all but a memory nowadays unfortunately.

Creech RHTT
Bill Elston

With the leaf-busting season drawing to a close, I thought it was about time to grab a couple of phots of the RHTT through Creech.

Today's offering was GBRf 57306 leading 57305, on 3S13 Westbury to Fairwater Yd, running to time, and resplendent in 'leaf-busting' livery.

57306 approaches Creech with the SW RHTT. 26.11.2025, copyright Bill Elston.

57305 on the rear of the RHTT. 26.11.2025, copyright Bill Elston.

We've not seen many photos of the RHTT this year, perhaps due to the unsociable hours in which it visits Cornwall. Many thanks for these, Bill.

South Brent Sunshine
Clive Smith

Some unexpected sun in south Devon so a quick trip out to the site of Brent station for a fot of 2E06 07.45 Penzance - Exeter St Davids with 43186 on the front and 43187 on the rear. The clouds did roll in later in the morning but thankfully a few hours after what was forecast. 26.11.2025, copyright Clive Smith.

Many thanks Clive. Dull in Cornwall all day!

'Superb' at Hayle
Michael Forward

In early NSE livery, 50002 'Superb' approaches Hayle with the 10.27 Penzance to Edinburgh. 13.06.1986, copyright Michael Forward.

Many thanks Michael, an interesting assortment of stock and liveries.

RHTT Loco Swap
Guy Vincent

Clean(ish) 66133 and 66151 at Bristol Temple Meads today on the 3S59 Swindon-Moreton on Lugg-Hereford-Portbury-Swindon RHTT. This contract is operated by Colas who in turn hire locos from DB Cargo and these arrived at Swindon from Toton on 25th, displacing 66096 and 66176 which have now returned to their home depot for attention. Let's hope a good wash and brush-up is included!

66133 and 66151 on the RHTT at Bristol Temple Meads. 26.11.2025, copyright Guy Vincent.

The original paint on 66151, now around 25 years old, still holding up well. 26.11.2025, copyright Guy Vincent.

Many thanks Guy.

HST's on viaducts
Clive Smith

We are blessed with some stunning viaducts in our region and Tuesday's low autumn sunshine showed them at their best.

43156 leads 43004 over Blatchford Viaduct west of Ivybridge with the 2E06 07.45 Penzance - Exeter St Davids. 25.11.2025, copyright Clive Smith.

43004 leading and 43156 on the rear cross Forder Viaduct at Saltash with the 2C20 11.28 Exeter St Davids - Penzance. 25.11.2025, copyright Clive Smith.

43186 and 43187 on the 2C26 13.40 Plymouth - Penzance crossing St Germans Viaduct over the River Tiddy. 25.11.2025, copyright Clive Smith.

A long shot across the Tiddy estuary as 43093 on the right leads the 2P16 13.15 Penzance - Plymouth with 43198 on the rear over St Germans Viaduct. 25.11.2025, copyright Clive Smith.

Many thanks Clive. Not long to go for the HST's now, but hopefully the viaducts have a few more years left in them!

Blue 'shed' on the clay
Tony Shore & Jon Hird

66051 departs Goonbarrow light loco for Fowey. The wagons had been left at Fowey the previous evening. 26.11.2025, copyright Tony Shore.

0G06 crossing Ponts Mill Viaduct which is still looking great after its recent refurbishment. 26.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

Down at Fowey Docks, 66051 shunts the JIA's which had been left behind on Tuesday evening. 26.11.2025, copyright Tony Shore.

Shunting at Fowey. 26.11.2025, copyright Tony Shore.

Many thanks Tony - an unusual move.

Sea Wall HST
Paul Barlow

43156 and 43004 working the 0745 Penzance to Exeter at Dawlish. 25.11.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.

Cracking Paul - 'full sun' and the tides' in, too. Many thanks.

GWR steam returns to Bristol
Guy Vincent

This week the once well-known 1/16th scale model of loco 6000 King George V was returned to Bristol Temple Meads station after being absent for several years. The model, built in 1930 by Bassett-Lowke, has been restored and placed inside a new attractive glass display case and can be found in the main passenger subway. Unfortunately, it is no longer possible to put a coin in and watch the motion at work but nonetheless nice to see it back. There is also a large display outlining the loco's history. For many years, the model was near the top of the stairs on platform 3 and it would be fitting to see it replaced there once the ongoing renovation works are finally completed.

Restored model 'King' at Bristol Temple Meads. 26.11.2025, copyright Guy Vincent.

Great to see - thanks very much, Guy.

November 26th 2025

26/11/2025

NINETEEN SIXTY FOUR – PART 78
Great Western Countryside
Michael L. Roach

The Great Western Magazine was published monthly and through the 1930s it reflected an increasingly confident and successful company sadly cut short by the start of the Second World War, when it was busier than ever under government control. On the first (frontispiece) page the editor would sometimes choose a photo of a town or village in the Great Western operating area. For the benefit of overseas readers who might be a bit hazy on British geography this was GW territory. Draw a line from the centre of London to Exeter; and a second from London to Birmingham and on to Chester and across to Portmadog – this huge slice of England and Wales between the two lines was GW territory. Yes, there were incursions by other railways around the periphery, and even some right across the middle to South Wales but these were mainly single routes and often single track. With the demise of coal mining in the last years of the twentieth century 98 percent of that slice of Britain is all very pleasant countryside and the Magazine caught that rural atmosphere in the photographs it published in the 1930s. Many of the photos were sent in by members of the public rather than a GW staff photographer. One of those was FR Winstone a professional photographer with a studio in Bristol, and I hope to return to Winstone one day. If you like seeing these atmospheric photographs you are welcome to tell the editor or the writer direct if you know my email address and more will be published occasionally. In this first instalment there will be just three all in Devon and Cornwall.

Although the train gives great access to the countryside and allows rural dwellers to get into town it was not universally welcomed by some when the rails were spreading across the land in early Victorian times. The last image was taken from a poster in the then Great Western Museum who obviously did not want the GWR to build another line across The Cotswolds. In 1852 the O,W and W was already being built across the north end of the Cotswolds; and the existing line from Swindon to Gloucester and Cheltenham through the Stroud Valley had opened in 1845. The other lines that did get built started to appear from 1861 onwards. One can only speculate that the new line that was being opposed was being planned right across the middle of The Cotswolds through Northleach, Burford and Witney roughly following much of the later A40 road. The Witney Railway opened from Oxford to Witney in November 1861 and the line from Cheltenham to Andoversford Junction opened in June 1881. The 23-mile gap between Andoversford and Witney never received a railway and the railways at each end closed in the 1960s. The resistance to a line across The Cotswolds had been successful and the GWR probably spent its money elsewhere. The leader of the opposition and the person who put his name to the 1852 poster was William Henry Gwinnett (1809 – 1891) a Cheltenham solicitor. For the last few years of his life he appears on the Register of shareholders of the Great Western Railway.

Polperro from the April 1933 Magazine

Thurlestone from the May 1933 Magazine

Coverack from the August 1933 Magazine

This poster dated from 1852 and also appeared in the April 1933 Magazine.

Many thanks as always Mike.

For more of Michaels articles, please click here.

Exeter HST
Paul Barlow

43004 and 43156 with the 0745 Penzance to Exeter cross Okehampton street bridge, Exeter. 24.11.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.

An unexplored angle - many thanks, Paul.

A bit of everything
Mark Lynam

175007 arrives at St. Austell with a crew training run. 25.11.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.

A crosscountry Voyager heads east at St. Austell. 25.11.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.

66051 passes Middleway with the Goonbarrow - Fowey clay. 25.11.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.

66051 passes through Golant in a very lucky spot of sun. 25.11.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.

43186 and 43187 cross Liskeard Viaduct with the 1340 Plymouth - Penzance. 25.11.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.

150266 calls at Coombe Junction Halt. 25.11.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.

Many thanks Mark, a productive days photography.

The Bodmin Railway
Christmas Market
Jon Hird

The Bodmin Railway held the first of two Christmas Markets yesterday evening. The event was well attended and featured lots of interesting stalls as well as catering options. Small Prarie 5552 and Bagnall 'Judy' were platformed providing steam heat to the coaching stock.

Another market is due to be held on December 16th - info on the Bodmin Railway website.

With a brass band playing in the background, 5552 and 'Judy' look the part beneath the soft lights at Bodmin General. 25.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

A very festive scene at Bodmin. 25.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

Bodmin General nicely illuminated beneath a great cresent moon. 25.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

November 25th 2025

25/11/2025

Recent round-up
Steve Clark

With workmen gone and a fine day in prospect i thought i would take some tentative footsteps back into photography with my first trip out after my Op. Staying local, i managed my first visit to this location and fotted 43098 'Walton Castle' at the head of the 2C11 10.14 Plymouth to Penzance. 43186 'Cardiff Castle' brings up the rear. 21.11.2025, copyright Steve Clark.

Another location first for me and i was unsure what light would be available. With 2 Castle sets due to pass 15 mins apart, first up was the Westbound 2C26 13.40 off Plymouth with 43093 'Berkley Castle' leading with its Old Oak Legends vinyls. 21.11.2025, copyright Steve Clark.

The sun was fairly harsh as it was dropping but it is what it is!! 43186 'Cardiff Castle' leads 2P16 the 13.15 Penzance to Plymouth as it heads West - next stop Liskeard. The magnificent Glyn Valley forms the backdrop. 21.11.2025, copyright Steve Clark.

The Class 175 training runs have been a bit sporadic this week but one produced today so thought it rude not to grab a shot on my way home. This is the 5Z12 06.26 Plymouth to Plymouth via Totnes and Penzance. 21.11.2025, copyright Steve Clark.

With the train stopping briefly to do a door test there was a chance for 'double stamps'. 175007 moves slowly away from the shadows with the last leg of the run up to Plymouth with the 5Z12 Crew training trip. 21.11.2025, copyright Steve Clark.

Adding a splash of colour on a dismal day is 66051 'Maritime Intermodal Four' as it grinds its way up the Luxulyan Valley and alongside the River Par with the 6V76 Westbury to Goonbarrow Jn empty Clay with 18 JIAs in tow. 22.11.2025, copyright Steve Clark.

A great selection - many thanks, Steve.

HST's 'Down West'
Andrew Triggs

43186 with 43187 working 2C11 10.14 Plymouth-Penzance, shortly after passing 220001 working 1S53 11.15 Penzance-Edinburgh at Brea. 24.11.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.

Shortly before the prototype Voyager passes by as 2C11 heads towards the camera in the distance. 24.11.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.

43156 (with 43004) clearing St Erth working 2C20 11.28 Exeter St Davids-Penzance. 24.11.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.

2C20 approaching Arch Lane overbridge, running 31 late at 15.03. 24.11.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.

Many thanks Andrew, great photos for a dull day.

Walking to Wenford
Roger Winnen
Part 3

The loading wharf and road crossing at Wenfordbridge. 07.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

Wagons for loading at Wenfordbridge. 07.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

The line to Wenfordbridge. 07.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

Time for a break before the walk back. Familiar faces - Keith Jenkin and Peter Moore. 07.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

Blue 66 on the clay
Tony Shore & Jon Hird

Maritime-liveried 66051 emerged from Goonbarrow today at the head of the 1236 Goonbarrow - Fowey clay. It's seen leading the train of JIA's down the Luxulyan Valley at the old Blacksmiths shop. 24.11.2025, copyright Tony Shore.

Now on the mainline, the eyecatching blue loco powers up the gradient out of Par and climbs towards Treverrin. 24.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

6G09 arrives into Lostwithiel. 24.11.2025, copyright Tony Shore.

After running round at Lostwithiel, the train heads across the Golant Causeway on the final leg of the journey to Fowey. 24.11.2025, copyright Tony Shore.

Many thanks Tony - wonderful to see a slightly different loco at the head of our local railfreight stream.

A chilly day at Swindon
Ken Mumford

On my arrival at the station I found one [3J41 - Swindon Transfer to Swindon Transfer via the world] of the two RHTTs waiting its path east alongside platform 3, but as I started to take photos, the other RHTT [3S59 Moreton-on-Lugg to Swindon Transfer] came gliding up the UML [Up Main Line]. 3S59 waited on the UML from 1358 to 1404 when it departed for the short journey to Swindon Transfer. Meanwhile 3J41 headed east on the Up Main Line not returning to Swindon Transfer for some 8 or so hours!! 24.11.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.

Two RHTT's at Swindon. 24.11.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.

59201 heads 6B12 Merehead to Wootton Bassett heading on the UML 105 LATE. 24.11.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.

Passing freight services at Swindon. 24.11.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.

59201 returning via platform 4 some 74 LATE. 24.11.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.

Many thanks Ken. 59201 is looking especially clean.

November 24th 2025

24/11/2025

Walking to Wenford
Roger Winnen
Part 2

Near Helland. 07.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

Carrying on to Wenford. 07.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

Next stop Wenfordbridge. 07.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

Arriving at Wenfordbridge. 07.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

The clay works at Wenfordbridge. 07.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

Ivybridge HST
Clive Smith

There can't be many days left for me now until I will no longer hear or see these iconic trains arriving and departing at my local station. Yes the Network Rail NMT will pass through on its monthly visit and the Midland Pullman set twice a year if I'm lucky, but that's it and certainly not stopping and pulling away from here. This is the still clean 43004 leading 43156 on the Sunday 2E13 11.49 Penzance - Exeter St Davids pulling away from Ivybridge station with a certain Jon Hird on board giving his drone a day off. 23.11.2025, copyright Clive Smith.

Many thanks Clive. On board indeed - see below!

Par - Dawlish
(and back again)
Jon Hird

After spending the last few weeks desperately photographing the HST's, my friend Oli and I decided it would be nice to have a trip on them instead. Sunday was the logical choice - an early afternoon Penzance - Exeter allowed a decent run on one with a Cornish starting point without having to be up at the crack of dawn. 43004 arrives at Par with the 1149 Penzance - Exeter St. Davids. 23.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

Stepping off the train at Plymouth quickly during the 5 minute pathing stop, 43004 waits in Platform 8. 23.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

We hopped off at Dawlish to get some chips and to see the sea. The timings gave us an hour here. My mate Oli watches 43004 depart for Exeter. 23.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

An hour later we were back at the station and watched 43156 arriving with the 1527 Exeter St. Davids - Penzance. 23.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

Only a little hazy light makes it through the canopies onto the platform at Dawlish as we board the train home. 23.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

Back where we started - Par. 43156 roars off into the inky darkness and continues on to Penzance. A nice trip on a clean and comfortable train, we will surely miss them. 23.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

November 23rd 2025

23/11/2025

Seeking Railway Memories & Materials
Calling All Storytellers and Collectors

Hello! I’m a Cornish artist with a background in engineering and a passion for historical archives. I’m beginning a new art project that will explore the rich history of transport—particularly the railway—through mixed-media techniques.

To bring this collection to life, I’m looking for photographs, personal stories, and physical ephemera connected to transport and railway life. This can include:

Old photographs (especially those featuring people)
Letters and postcards
Tickets, maps, stamps, manuals, books
Any other items suitable for collage or reference

Whether your memories are long or short, small moments or big adventures, I would love to hear them. My aim is to create a series of artworks over the coming year, each paired with the stories and materials that inspired them. These will eventually be displayed together as a visual record of the personal histories behind the rise—and decline—of public transport.

I would be especially grateful for stories shared in a more personal way — either handwritten or as a voice recording. These forms add a unique character and warmth to the project, and help preserve the individuality of each contributor’s voice.

I am also very happy to meet in person or with groups to collect materials, or to interview and record stories directly for those who prefer to share them face-to-face.

The older the better — I’m particularly drawn to early railway life and the people who shaped it, travelled it, or simply lived alongside it.

If you have something to share or would like to contribute to this collection, I’d be thrilled to hear from you.

Let’s preserve these journeys together.

If you'd like to share your memories or stories, please get in touch with the CRS - [email protected] - and we will get you in touch.

Roger's mystery location

Well done to Tom Lloyd, Tony Hill, Graham Mann, Karl Hewlett who all correctly answered yesterdays brain teaser. The mystery station pictured by Roger in 1974 is indeed Portsmouth Arms Station on the Barnstaple branch.

Portsmouth Arms station on 07.12.1974. Copyright Roger Winnen.

Well done all - more historical pictures from Roger further down in todays 'news'.

A stranger on the clay
Tony Shore, Jon Hird & Mark Lynam

A welcome change from the usual came in the form of Maritime blue-liveried 66051 which was sent to Cornwall with the empty JIA wagons on Saturday 22nd. It's expected the locomotive will work the usual Cornish clay trains over the next week.

66051 crosses into Cornwall with 18 empty JIA's from Westbury, heading to Goonbarrow. 22.11.2025, copyright Tony Shore.

Just around the corner from Tony, 66051 accelerates away from Saltash and crosses Coombe Viaduct. 22.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

66051 passes Respryn with 6V76. 22.11.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.

Many thanks Tony and Mark, we look forwards to seeing the photos of this one out and about in Cornwall next week.

Around Westbury
Guy Vincent

66051 stabled in down yard where it has been working as a shunter for just over a week (note. late on 22nd the loco arrived at Goonbarrow!). 21.11.2025, copyright Guy Vincent.

Signage and ECC wagons reflecting the recent change in DB maintenance policy for the Cornish clay traffic. 21.11.2025, copyright Guy Vincent.

Cab ends in Westbury up yard, Colas sidings. 56051, 70802 and a track machine. In my view at least, British is best! 21.11.2025, copyright Guy Vincent.

56051 'Survival'. Although for how much longer? Recent reports indicate Colas could take on up to 22 of GB Railfreight's oldest class 66s (66701-66722) rendered surplus by new class 99s. This would in turn displace the Colas 56s. 21.11.2025, copyright Guy Vincent.

66594 runs past at dusk on the 6V18 1330 Oxford Banbury Road - Whatley. 21.11.2025, copyright Guy Vincent.

Many thanks Guy, good to see a busy yard.

Cornish 'Castles'
3 weeks to go
Tony Shore, Jon Hird & Mark Lynam

As time marches on we grow closer and closer to December 13th, the last planned day of GWR 'Castle Class' HST operations.

The start of the day at Gwinear Road with 2C16, the 1015 Plymouth - Penzance. 22.11.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.

Driver Brian Martin in the cab of 43198 at Plymouth before working his last booked turn on a HST, the 1241 Plymouth - Penzance. 22.11.2025, copyright Tony Shore.

43198 departs Saltash and heads into Cornwall. 22.11.2025, copyright Tony Shore.

43198 at the head of the 1241 Plymouth - Penzance crosses St. Germans viaduct. 22.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

43004 leads the 1150 Penzance - Plymouth towards Gwinear Road. 22.11.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.

The 1150 PNZ-PLY crosses St. Germans viaduct between 43004 and 43156. 22.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

43098 and 43186 at St. Erth with the 1315 Penzance - Plymouth. 22.11.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.

43186 on the rear of the 1315 service departing St. Erth. 22.11.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.

The 1315 continues on past Trerulefoot with 43098 and 43186. 22.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

43004 on the rear of the 1443 Plymouth - Penzance crossing St. Pinnock viaduct. 22.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

The 1443 off Plymouth has reached its destination of Penzance. 22.11.2025, copyright Tony Shore.

43004 prepares to depart back to Plymouth and Laira for the evening. 22.11.2025, copyright Tony Shore.

Last light at Carlyon golf course for 43093 and 43198 passing through with the 1515 Penzance - Plymouth. 22.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

Thanks Tony and Mark - a good record of one of the final Saturdays of Western HST operations.

Walking to Wenford
Roger Winnen
Part 1

Walking to Wenfordbridge. 07.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

Outlands Curve. 07.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

The Wenfordbridge line. 07.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

Sharp curves. 07.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

Approaching Pencarrow Water Tank. 07.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

Pencarrow Water Tank. 07.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

Keith Jenkin inspects the disused Pencarrow water tank. 07.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

Walking on from Pencarrow. 07.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.

Old and new-to-us DMU's
Mark Lynam

150266 arrives at St. Erth from St. Ives. 22.11.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.

175007 passes Respryn with a crew training run. 22.11.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.

Many thanks Mark - the white and red really does stand out.

November 22nd 2025

22/11/2025

First Bus pull out of Cornwall

Sad news emerged yesterday that First Bus plan to cease all Cornish operations by February 14th 2026.

The company runs a fleet of 85 buses and covers 14 services. It employs 275 members of staff amongst its depots in Falmouth, Camborne, Summercourt Penzance and Truro.

First Bus have offered to assist Cornwall Council with reassigning their routes to other operators.

Bus services as we'd prefer to remember them - the glory days of Western National. The Bristol VR is wearing a promotional livery for Helston's theme park 'Flambards', which sadly also closed its doors permanently earlier this year. Copyright Michael L. Roach.

New platform at Newquay
Mark Lynam

Good afternoon Keith/Roger/Jon,
Here are a couple of photos of the new platform at Newquay in use today.

150249 at Newquay before working 2N13 1320 Newquay to Par. 21.11.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.

Our first glimpse of the new platform operating in daylight. Many thanks, Mark.

Trenowth Trio
Jon Hird

43004 and 43156 sweep round the reverse curves at Trenowth with the 1128 Exeter St. Davids - Penzance. 21.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

The same train viewed from the opposite side of the railway passes through Trenowth, waking a pair of deer who had been sleeping in the long grass. 21.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

43186 leads the 1315 Penzance - Plymouth through Trenowth. 43098 was on the rear. 21.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

Class 150's in decline
Guy Vincent

While class 150s are assured of a long-term future in the west country, on the other side of the Severn they are fast becoming harder to find with diagrams cut back and several examples having either been either stored or sent for scrapping.

One of the former TfW sets, 150231, has been saved for preservation by the Mid-Hants Railway and was on display in freshly applied Provincial Sector 'Sprinter' livery at August's Rail 200 event in Derby.

150264 was captured in platform 7 at Cardiff Central on Thursday evening with the 2F68 1919 ex Barry Island. 20.11.2025, copyright Guy Vincent.

Many thanks Paul. The 150's have served the railway well over the years.

HST's by drone
Paul Barlow

A drone shot of 43156 and 43004 working the 1014 Plymouth to Penzance through Crugwallins. 18.11.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.

43004 and 43156 working the 1128 Exeter to Penzance at Exeter St Thomas. 21.11.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.

Many thanks, Paul

RHTT in need of a clean
Guy Vincent

Beneath the layer of thick brown grime is Freightliner loco 66549, currently on hire to Colas for the RHTT season. This is the 3J41 working covering Reading-Newbury-Westbury. Each year several locos from different operators end up this way but this is one of the grubbiest I've ever seen. Partner 66850 is slightly less dirty, having been partially cleaned.

66850 on the RHTT at Westbury. 21.11.2025, copyright Guy Vincent.

Many thanks for sharing these with us, Guy.

Mystery Location
Roger Winnen

Roger sends this photo from 07.12.1974 and asks whether any CRS readers would like to take a guess at its location! Copyright Roger Winnen.

Answers by email please to [email protected] - we'll publish the correct location tomorrow!

Re: D1680 / Freightliner
Roger Geach

Regarding Karl's post yesterday - yes, 1680 was on the Par - Park Royal liner Mon to Thursday of that week at least, it was at times the same engine most of the week. Westerns did not appear until they were air brake fitted, so when the train commenced it had to be an air brake fitted class 47. Sadly this service only ran for a couple of years as was noted.

You may like to make readers aware of my late friends web site which lists many west country workings. It's a very comprehensive data base mostly (but not all) of many sightings at exeter and plymouth. It is Diademfiles - link below - set up by my late friend Steve Marshall, who sadly died recently.

You can do loco searches on it, a big number of observations. Only from 1960 to 1977 though. Not all workings are shown but many are, some days more then others, depends who was out and about. Take a look - click here.

Many thanks Roger, a useful link - we'd encourage readers to have a look.

Double Headed Sleeper
Joe Birchall

Yesterday I went out to see what I thought was going to be the sleeper top and tailed by 57 602 and 57 604, however the reality turned out to be a double header. This makes it the first time I’ve seen the sleeper as a double header in person! 21.11.2025, copyright Joe BIrchall.

Many thanks Joe - an unusual sight.

November 21st 2025

21/11/2025

NINETEEN SIXTY FOUR – PART 77
Carrog
Michael L. Roach

In Part 74 I took you on an extended visit to Corwen in Denbighshire on the Ruabon to Barmouth line. Heading north east from Corwen the next original station served the pleasant village of Carrog. The village is on the north side of the valley and the River Dee while the railway station and the A5 trunk road are both on the south side of the valley. The B5437 road connects the village to its railway station and the A5 by means of an ancient bridge over the river. The 5-arch bridge was built in 1660 and has survived several flooding incidents. Before the arrival of the railway the village was called Llansantffraid Glyn Dyfrdwy, quite a mouthful. The B5437 passes over the railway at the west end of the platforms of Carrog Station on its way up to the A5 road. To the west the line continues in cutting for some distance while to the east the railway approaches the station on a long low embankment. The station has and had two platforms; three sidings; a station building; a signal box; and a lot of character. It is one of my favourite stations on a heritage railway.

Just over half a mile to the east of Carrog Station the railway is right alongside the River Dee and high on the top of the cutting slope above the railway is Owain Glyndwr's Moat Mount. It was here on this mound that in 1400 Owain called his followers to begin the insurrection against the English. The mound lies just 50 metres off the A5 road. Finally a reminder of why we are here in this part of Wales – it is because I made my only trip along the line on Saturday 4 July 1964 from Ruabon to Barmouth and return six months before closure. Carrog had closed to goods on 4 May 1964 and to passengers suddenly on Saturday 12 December 1964 due to flooding of the line after torrential rain. Buses replaced trains until the official closure date on Monday 18 January 1965. Carrog Station reopened to passengers on 2 May 1996 so will be celebrating 30 years next year.

The station masters house at Carrog is an architectural gem seen on 22.05.2010. Copyright Michael L. Roach.

The public entrance to the booking office with its delightful canopy over the double door. The design is repeated on the platform side. Copyright Michael L. Roach.

A view west from the platform towards Corwen showing the road bridge from which many photos have been taken over the past 160 years. The down platform starting signal was a standard GWR type with wooden post and arm. The advanced starting signal was similar and track-circuited. Copyright Michael L. Roach.

The exit for passengers alighting at Carrog Station. Copyright Michael L. Roach.

A view east towards Llangollen from the up platform. Copyright Michael L. Roach.

Black 5 no. 44806 has arrived with a train which would terminate here in 2010. Copyright Michael L. Roach.

A good selection of books was available both inside and outside the sales coach. Copyright Michael L. Roach.

44806 runs round its train to prepare for returning to Llangollen. Copyright Michael L. Roach.

Pure Great Westernry in every detail, even down to the bush on the right which appears in photos taken in the 1950s. Carrog Station is visible from the A5 which is just the other side of the houses shown. Copyright Michael L. Roach.

Many thanks as ever, Mike.

For more of Michaels articles, please click here.

Pembrokeshire Dangler!
Jon Hird

Thursday saw a sprinking of snow over parts of Cornwall, in the wake of a weather event known as a 'Pembrokeshire Dangler'. 43098 leads the 0745 Penzance - Exeter St. Davids through a very chilly Burngullow. On the high points of Cornwall the snow had stuck fast, but most of the rail line only received a light dusting. 20.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

GWR’s 150263 crosses the Goss Moor during a snow shower with the 1120 Newquay - Par. 20.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

Re: GWR 'Plastic Bricks'
Philip Roberts

Further to Michael's article, I noticed along the old Yealmpton branch line at Steer point and the foreshore of the River Yealm estuary there are lots of the GWR Plastic bricks lying about, so I would assume they came from the adjacent Steer Point brickworks. Photo attached.

A GWR Plastic Brick at Steer Point. Copyright Philip Roberts.

Many thanks Philip - well spotted!

Out and about - Thursday
Clive Smith

Well parts of Cornwall may have been gloomy with a dusting of snow but east Devon was blessed with sunshine again. I stuck to my home county rather than getting soggy and cold in foreign fields.

43186 brings up the rear of the 2E06 07.45 Penzance - Exeter St Davids at Newton Abbot with 43098 on the front. 20.11.2025, copyright Clive Smith.

Despite the glorious sunshine I got done by a small passing cloud as the 2C20 11.28 Exeter St Davids - Penzance passes through Dawlish Warren. 20.11.2025, copyright Clive Smith.

The days are short and the light is low at this time of the year but we still have the clay trains. 66093 passes through Ivybridge with the 6M53 11.46 Parkandillack - Cliffe Vale JIA clays. 20.11.2025, copyright Clive Smith.

Many thanks Clive - a stark difference in weather between here and 'North of the river'!

Hayle DMU
Michael Forward

Just beyond Hayle Viaduct, on 13 June 1986, we see the 10.50 departure to Penzance - the 08.55 from Plymouth. I did not record the DMU numbers. Copyright Michael Forward.

Many thanks Michael, a classic scene. The DMU looks quite well loved with the red buffer beam and silver buffers, perhaps somebody can ID it.

A response quick-as-a-flash from Karl Hewlett:

The mystery DMU in Michael Forward's image is class 118 set 463 which was DBS 51305 and DMS 51320, its centre coach not shown in the formation here was TC 59472. The set was new together but it did gain a few different TC's during its life including: 59476, 59480, 59482, 59538 and 59543. This set is minus its L for Laira next to the number and also the destination blind, it was soon off to Bristol Bath Road for a summer sojern there before returning back to Laira but without 56472 and was later paired with 59482.

The main difference from the class 118 to the class 117 is by their curved top on the formers route indicator, the only other suburban DMU that had this was the class 127 Bed-Pan units.

Many happy memories of these groaning and growling out of Penmere including the telecom set P460 which for some reason was quieter, possibly had some more mechanical work than the others on repaint.

Many thanks Karl - top detective work.

Didcot in the sun
Roger Geach

66004 stabled in the sun at Didcot, makes a nice shot in green - has this one ever been to Cornwall in its green livery? 10.11.2025, copyright Roger Geach.

66192 departs from the yard with the Mondays only Didcot - Southampton Liner, 4O21. 10.11.2025, copyright Roger Geach.

Many thanks Roger. Re: 66004, I vaugely recall it visiting Cornwall with an engineering train some years ago but I've not seen a photograph - perhaps somebody has one?

1970's selection box - Part 3
Roger Winnen

D1072 Western Glory on the 12.40 to Paddington. 13.11.1975, copyright Roger Winnen.

D1051 Western Ambassador on the 12.40 Penzance to Paddington. 14.11.1975, copyright Roger Winnen

Interior view of Penzance Station showing the crossover between Platforms 3 and 5. 14.11.1975, copyright Roger Winnen

A busy night at Par
Jon Hird

57602 calls at Par with the up 'Night Riviera' sleeper. In the Liner Siding, a Tamper goes through its checks before heading off into the night. 19.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

37057 arrives on the up line and prepares to reverse for a trip to Parkandillack. The locomotive wears a matching livery to the tamper which is still waiting to get on its way. 19.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

The crew set up the driving cab of DBSO 9714 before departing for Parkandillack. 19.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

57306 and 57305 pass through with the Rail Head Treatment Train. 19.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

Now into the early hours of Thursday, 37057 arrives back from Parkandillack and comes to a halt. The crew took their rest break here, the train later departed for Fowey Docks and Exeter Riverside. 20.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

Re: Class 47 at Hemerdon
Karl Hewlett

Regarding the unidentified BR Green class 47 taken by Micheal Roach at Hemerdon 28/07/70, his response to the 'Par to Park Royal Freightliner Service' article. I blew up his image and I believe it is D1680 as this loco was fitted with a Clayton steam heat boiler (as the square roof vent in image), plus was a loco listed as carrying green with a full yellow panel.

A class 47 at Hemerdon with a Freightliner service. Unidentified by the photographer, Karl believes this could be D1680. Copyright Michael L. Roach.

Many thanks, Karl. D1680, later 47094 - scrapped December 1994. A pity it's no longer with us.

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