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An evening at Exeter
Paul Barlow

17.03.1983 - 45140 on the 1935 Exeter to Cardiff, 1C74. Copyright Paul Barlow.

18.03.1983 - 33006 has worked a Paignton to Exeter St Davids stopper service. Copyright Paul Barlow.

Many thanks indeed, Paul

The CRS 'On Tour'
(Again!)
By Roger Winnen

08.09.1979 - Hele and Bradninch. Copyright Roger Winnen

08.09.1979 - Wookey Station. Copyright Roger Winnen

08.09.1979 - Lodge Hill Station. Copyright Roger Winnen

08.09.1979 - Draycott Station. Copyright Roger Winnen

08.09.1979 - Strawberry Special. Copyright Roger Winnen

More tomorrow..

From East Somerset to North-West London by rail
Guy Vincent

Sunday Dec 29th. The first morning departure of the day from Castle Cary to London Euston (1Z70 the 0830 from Exeter St Davids) arriving on time at CLC at 0918hrs. Trains diverted to Euston due to major HS2 works at Old Oak Common.

An Euston-bound Hitachi unit at Castle Cary. 29.12.2024, copyright Guy Vincent.

An Euston-bound Hitachi unit at Castle Cary. Note the 'Turbo' in the Bristol - Weymouth platform. 29.12.2024, copyright Guy Vincent.

An unusual destination for a GWR service. 29.12.2024, copyright Guy Vincent.

London Euston on the destination boards at Castle Cary. 29.12.2024, copyright Guy Vincent.

Another Euston-bound IET arrives at Castle Cary. 29.12.2024, copyright Guy Vincent.

Many thanks, Guy - not a station we see a lot of.

Devon 'Peaks'
Paul Barlow

21.09.1981 - 46026 heads the 2110 Exeter to Newton Abbot, this was stock off 1710 Waterloo to Exeter. 46023 is on platform 1 with the 1439 Leeds to Plymouth 1V94. Copyright Paul Barlow.

23.12.1981 - 46007 at Newton Abbot with the 0815 Birmingham to Plymouth 1V62. This loco had just returned to traffic after over 12 months open storage at Swindon works. Note the massive steam leak! Copyright Paul Barlow.

Many thanks once again, Paul

Trials & Tribulations!
At the Bodmin Winter Steam Up
Jon Hird & Roger Winnen

The Bodmin Railway held their annual 'winter steam up' yesterday, 29.12.2024. The event featured resident Small Prarie 5552 and ex-Port of Par Bagnall 'Judy'. There was plenty of excitement for the visitors - the Boscarne branch, having been unused over Christmas, was extremely slippery which proved too challenging for both steam locos, resulting in the use of hired-in Class 10 D3489 to act as a thunderbird to rescue the trains.

A well-attended event which seemed to be enjoyed by all, a well-done to the Bodmin Railway for putting it on.

'Judy' runs round the first train of the day at Boscarne Junction. 29.12.2024, copyright Jon Hird.

Despite a spirited departure from Boscarne, the 1 in 40 gradient and the slippery rails proved too much for 'Judy', she slipped to a stand just past my position. 29.12.2024, copyright Jon Hird.

The crew set back and tried again. 'Judy' crosses the bridge over the River Camel just outside Boscarne. With a slightly more 'sporty' attack, the train got a little further than the last attempt, but still slipped to a stand near the farm overbridge. 29.12.2024, copyright Jon Hird.

Thunderbirds are go! D3489 'Colonel Tomline' approaches to rescue 'Judy'. The guard was stood below me with train protection measures. 29.12.2024, copyright Jon Hird.

Finally 'Judy' is able to depart Boscarne behind D3489. 29.12.2024, copyright Jon Hird.

Back at Bodmin General, with the Boscarne line blocked, 5552 had been running to and fro Bodmin Parkway with the MK1's. 29.12.2024, copyright Roger Winnen.

Onboard the events coach at Bodmin General, which was heated and provided a nice space to sit between trains. 29.12.2024, copyright Roger Winnen.

'Judy' worked brake van rides within the station limits for a couple of hours, and is seen here sporting a rather unlikely headboard! 29.12.2024, copyright Roger Winnen.

Spied through my favourite framing tree at Colesloggett, Judy heads for Bodmin Parkway. 29.12.2024, copyright Jon Hird.

Running round the brake van at Bodmin Parkway. 29.12.2024, copyright Roger Winnen.

With the run round complete, 'Judy' waits to depart from Bodmin Parkway. 29.12.2024, copyright Roger Winnen.

Big bridge, tiny train. 'Judy' heads over Bodmin Parkway viaduct. 29.12.2024, copyright Jon Hird.

The Bagnall puts on a fantastic display passing Charlie's Gate. 29.12.2024, copyright Jon Hird.

Backlit by the setting sun, 'Judy' heads home to roost. 29.12.2024, copyright Jon Hird.

Back at Bodmin General, two legends of the China Clay industry cross paths as Judy passes the rake of CDA wagons. 29.12.2024, copyright Jon Hird.

Thunderbirds are go! (Again!) 5552 had also come unstuck climbing the greasy gradient from Boscarne Junction and needed a helping hand from D3489. 29.12.2024, copyright Jon Hird.

December 29th 2024

29/12/2024

NINETEEN SIXTY FOUR – PART 22
Remembering 29 December
Michael L. Roach

As I suspect is the case with most adults, there will be dates in the calendar etched in the memory because of the events that occurred on those dates. I have just a couple: 29 March (sad); 15 October (happy); and 29 December (dramatic). I have written about 29 December 1962 before several times, so do not intend to say much this time. That date was the day that the last passenger trains ran from Plymouth to Tavistock South and Launceston, and they were steam-hauled right to the end by 4500/4575 light prairies and 6400 pannier tanks, much as they would have been in the 1930s (and even earlier in the case of the prairies).

Having made many trips over the line in the previous 20 months, I opted not to travel far on the trains on the last day, but to spend much of the daylight hours at Yelverton photographing the last trains to call at the station. The decision was made before seeing the weather forecast which was not good. After the booking office closed at 2.00pm the only shelter from the 60mph winds and driving snow was to stand on the west side of a building in the lee of the bitter easterly wind.

You can read more about the last weeks of 1962, that dramatic last day and the evening trip from Plymouth to Tavistock South in a previous series – click here

5564 stands in Yelverton Station having just brought in the 10.40am Plymouth to Launceston. The overnight snow on the platform was 75 – 100 mm deep. Copyright Michael L. Roach.

6430 passes through Yelverton non-stop with the 10.53am Millbay to Tavistock South ECS train of four auto-coaches. 6430 is preserved on the Llangollen Steam Railway. Copyright Michael L. Roach.

6400 runs through Yelverton non-stop with the 2.00pm ECS train from Tavistock South to Millbay. Note the stop-board for freight trains. Copyright Michael L. Roach.

Many thanks as always, Michael.

For more of Michaels articles, please click here.

Relief Services Remembered
Roger Geach

A picture to remind of us relief services, 47040 works the 1045 Penzance - Paddington relief service past Dobwalls on 27.12.1977. The cable was always a pain here when shooting west. Copyright Roger Geach.

Many thanks, Roger - another cracking photo

Sulzers in Devon
Paul Barlow

08.07.1981 - 33104 at Exeter St Davids, the loco is backing onto the 0940 to London Waterloo. Copyright Paul Barlow.

05.09.1981 - 45005 leaves Paignton on the 1035 to Leeds and Hull, 1E60. This train was split at Sheffield. Copyright Paul Barlow.

Many thanks as always, Paul

Re: 03371
Roger Geach

Roger writes:

I see you have a shot of 03371 posted today (28.12.2024), well here it is in BR service. On 23.12.1984 03371 was the station pilot at Newcastle, a Gateshead loco then, far away from the West Country.

03371 at Newcastle, acting as the station pilot on 23.12.1984. The loco at the time was based at Gateshead. Copyright Roger Geach.

40 years later, almost to the day, on 27.12.2024 03371 is pictured looking smart at Churston (Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway). Copyright Jon Hird.

Many thanks, Roger - a well travelled little engine!

December 28th 2024

28/12/2024

Penzance - Euston
Dennis Clarke

Hi Keith, Roger, Jon,

Wishing you all and everyone a Happy, Healthy, New Year.

Thanks for all that you do for the website.

Here is a picture of 802012 and 802022 at Hayle this morning working 1Z82 10:20 Penzance to London Euston service! This is diverted due to the ongoing work around Paddington.

Kind Regards,
Dennis

802012 and 802022 cross Hayle viaduct with a Penzance - Euston service on 27.12.2024. Copyright Dennis Clarke.

Many thanks Dennis - seasons greetings to you too - an unusual destination for a GWR service!

Meldon - Salisbury
Paul Barlow

On 30.10.1981, 33012 and 33032 are seen at Exeter St. Davids top and tailing a lunchtime Meldon Quarry to Salisbury stone train. Copyright Paul Barlow.

Many thanks, Paul - much appreciated

The English Riviera by night
Jon Hird

75014 'Braveheart' leads 'The Train of Lights' through Goodrington. 27.12.2024, copyright Jon Hird.

Beneath a blanket of fog, 5239 'Goliath' waits at Kingswear before returning to Paignton.

5239 hugs the bank of the River Dart as it heads back to Paignton. 27.12.2024, copyright Jon Hird.

The Kingswear - Dartmouth ferry crosses the Dart as 5239 approaches. 27.12.2024, copyright Jon Hird.

03371 is seen at Churston. 27.12.2024, copyright Jon Hird.

The CRS 'on tour'
Part 3
Roger Winnen

10.06.1989 - Blagdon Station. Copyright Roger Winnen

10.06.1989 - Ashton Junction Signal Box. Copyright Roger Winnen

10.06.1989 - Ashton Junction. Copyright Roger Winnen

10.06.1989 - Familiar faces at Ashton Gate Copyright Roger Winnen.

10.06.1989 - Ashton Gate and the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Copyright Roger Winnen

10.06.1989 - Looking back from Ashton Gate to the former dock area of Bristol. Copyright Roger Winnen

December 27th 2024

27/12/2024

Boxing Day - 50 Years Ago
Roger Geach

A picture to remind us all that Boxing day was once almost a normal service on the railway, with services starting up around 0800.

On the 26th December 1974, 50 years ago, I went to Laira to see what was on shed.

47272 of Haymarket was the most notable, among all the Peaks, 47, 50s and Westerns.

I went home on 1V71, the Leeds to Penzance, which I think started from Birmingham that day at 1015 hrs, with 46049 to Plymouth.

Here is 1044 at Bodmin road which worked forward from Plymouth, the sunshine of the morning had given way to cloud.

I certainly would not to want to visit LA 50 years later - you'd be lucky to see one loco here now. There were 49 locos on laira that morning, not counting the 08s.

1044 with 1V71, the Leeds-Penzance, pictured departing from Bodmin Road on Thursday 26-12-1974. Copyright Roger Geach.

Many thanks indeed, Roger - a real Christmas Cracker of a photo!

The CRS 'on tour'
Part 2
Roger Winnen

10.06.1989 - An HST rounds the bend into Weston. Copyright Roger Winnen

10.06.1989 - The time is just after 11.00hrs. Copyright Roger Winnen

10.06.1989 - The approach to Blagdon Station. Copyright Roger Winnen

10.06.1989 - Pointing the way to the station. Copyright Roger Winnen

10.06.1989 - Blagdon Station. Copyright Roger Winnen

10.06.1989 - Looking from the buffer stops at Blagdon. Copyright Roger Winnen

10.06.1989 - The station buildings at Blagdon. Copyright Roger Winnen

December 26th 2024

26/12/2024

Christmas Eve at Didcot Parkway
Al Peters

Didcot Parkway on Christmas Eve 2024, GWR unit 387 155 is seen arriving with 13:38 London Paddington to Didcot service, whilst DB 66224 can be seen stabled in the yard for the Christmas period - Alan Peters. Copyright Alan Peters

Wishing you a Happy Christmas Al. from the CRS Team

The CRS 'on tour'
Part 1
Roger Winnen

A CRS Mini Bus trip to Weston Super Mare, Blagdon and the outskirts of Bristol on 10th June 1989.

10.06.1989 - Weston Milton Halt. Copyright Roger Winnen

10.06.1989 - 150263 Entering Weston Super Mare from the Bristol direction. Copyright Roger Winnen

10.06.1989 - Weston Super Mare Station. Copyright Roger Winnen

10.06.1989 - The platform awaits its awnings, Copyright Roger Winnen

10.06.1989 - The tight curvature of the platforms at Weston. Copyright Roger Winnen

10.06.1989 - The station approach to Weston Super Mare. Copyright Roger Winnen

December 25th 2024

25/12/2024

Wishing all of our members, readers, contributors and colleagues a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!

Christmas Wishes
From Mick House

To All of our members and contributors at CRS, wishing you all have a great Christmas and New Year.

Regards Mick House.

Many thanks, Mick - all the best to you and yours, too

Christmas Greetings
From Guy Vincent

Just a short message wishing Keith, Roger, John and all regular contributors to the CRS blog a happy, peaceful Christmas and prosperous new year.

Two seasonal photos taken on December 2nd 2010 showing the late Dave Walden, local railway hero at Bradford on Avon, engaged in snow clearance duties on the station platform as a Bristol-bound class 150-1 calls with a service for Gloucester.

Regards to all

Guy V

Bradford-on-Avon in the snow on 02.12.2010, copyright Guy Vincent.

Many thanks, Guy, and best wishes to you too - thank you for all your contributions!

Merry Christmas
From Ken Mumford & Colin Pidgeon

Click here for a special Christmas RTT schedule!

Many thanks Ken and Colin, all the best to you both!

A Christmas message
From Exeter PSB

A Christmas message from the team at Exeter Power Signal Box. 00:00 on the 25.12.2024. A really nice touch!

Moving the clay on election day
01.05.1997
By Roger Winnen
Part 4

01.05.1997 - Back to Par now, where in some late afternoon light 37670 heads out onto the mainline with clay from Goonbarrow. Copyright Roger Winnen.

Passing the Newquay unit in platform 3, a class 47 squeals around the curve from St. Blazey with the Royal Mail stock. Copyright Roger Winnen.

A 47/7 makes its way onto the mainline at Par with Royal Mail stock. Copyright Roger Winnen.

December 23rd 2024

23/12/2024

Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year
Trevor and Barbara Tremethick

Hello Keith and Roger
This will probably be my last submission for 2024.

I had hoped for a better view after the leaves had fallen, but such was not the case. Lurking shyly amongst the branches today, I found 43153 Chûn Castle de-branded and without nameplates and 43194 Okehampton Castle, still in full regalia.

I guess these have come out of store, as I haven't seen them for a while. Photography here has been getting more difficult as vegetation spreads, and further exploration was precluded by me taking a tumble in Embankment Road and having to return damaged to the car.

You may be interested to know that a Chûn Castle nameplate was auctioned last month by GWRA, fetching £5,100.

Finding these two means that I have managed a shot (of sorts) of all Castle power cars, bar one. The one that escaped my lens was 43172 Tiverton Castle, exported to Nigeria at the end of last year. Still, not a bad score I suppose.

Wishing everyone the Compliments of the Season, and let us hope for a happy (and peaceful) New Year.

With kind regards

Trevor T

43153 Laira 23.12.2024. Copyright Trevor Tremethick

43194 Laira 23.12.2024. Copyright Trevor Tremethick

Wishing you both a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year

Moving the clay on election day
01.05.1997
By Roger Winnen
Part 2

01.05.1997 - 37674 slows for the ungated crossing at the top of the slipway at Golant. Copyright Roger Winnen.

37674 lifts her train of empty CDA's as she accelarates away from the crossing at Golant. Copyright Roger Winnen.

At this period in time, with English China Clay in full production, the Fowey branch was very busy with numerous trains coming and going each day. A far cry from recent years, when 2-3 trains per week has become the norm. Copyright Roger Winnen.

Another 37/5 arrives light engine from Lostwithiel. Copyright Roger Winnen.

First Great Western Class 47's
Jon Hird

47830 calls at Bodmin Parkway on a vice-HST Paddington - Penzance service in summer 2003. Copyright Jon Hird.

On another summers day in 2003, 47811 was called upon to pilot an ailing HST between Penzance and Plymouth. Copyright Jon Hird.

December 22nd 2024

22/12/2024

Moving the clay on election day
01.05.1997
By Roger Winnen
Part 1

The 1997 United Kingdom general election was held on Thursday, 1 May 1997. The governing Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister John Major, was defeated in a landslide by the opposition Labour Party led by Tony Blair, achieving a 179-seat majority and a total of 419 seats.

As the country changed from blue to red, Roger was out and about in Mid-Cornwall photographing the china clay traffic.

01.05.1997 - 37670 arrives at Par from Parkandillack with a rake of CDA's. Copyright Roger Winnen.

Over to Golant where what looks to be 37674 crosses the causeway with empty CDA's. Copyright Roger Winnen.

Another class 37 heads past Golant on its way to Fowey. Copyright Roger Winnen.

After unloading, the same train heads away from Fowey towards Lostwithiel. Notice how bare the foreground is here - many more houses have been packed in in the intervening years. Copyright Roger Winnen.

37674 heads back to Fowey with another loading of clay. The Proton ironically now possibly more of an endangered species than the class 37's. Copyright Roger Winnen

37674 'St. Blaise Church' passes Golant. The locomotive survives in preservation in Scotland. Copyright Roger Winnen.

More from this set of photographs tomorrow..

Swindon Scenes
Ken Mumford

66693 speeds through the station on the UML with 6Z42 [Tytherington to Appleford]. 20.12.2024, copyright Ken Mumford.

166204 working 2M28 is passed by 1B18 [Paddington to Cardiff Central] using IET unit 800010. 20.12.2024, copyright Ken Mumford.

6B33 - 66655 heading west with Theale Pima to Robeston Sidings [just beyond Haverfordwest] via platform 4. 20.12.2024, copyright Ken Mumford.

Many thanks as always, Ken

December 21st 2024

21/12/2024

'Oops!' at Exeter
Paul Barlow

A couple pictures of accident damaged 31241 at Exeter shed, no records on how this happened, but I don't think it was repaired.

23.12.1981 - Accident damaged 31241 at Exeter stabling point. Copyright Paul Barlow.

Many thanks Paul - an interesting couple of pics, I wonder if anybody knows how the loco came a cropper?

Dear Roger,

Regarding the article on crash damaged class 31 31241 from Paul Barlow, the loco was officially withdrawn on 14th March 1982 with what looks like a bent main frame (normally a terminal decision), it was in an advanced state of being scrapped at Swindon Works by 30th April 1982. The loco was the second of the standard 31's to be withdrawn, but its accident happened some years earlier on 03rd January 1976. The loco was hauling 3V01 Birmingham Curzon Street to Worcester Shrub Hill parcels train with a solitary GUV coach when Western D1055 'Western Advocate', running light engine for refueling off a late running 6V73 Stoke to St. Blazey, ran into the back of it whilst stationary at Worcester Tunnel Junction. This crash destroyed D1055's cab and pushed the GUV violently forward into 31241's cab, the crash resulted in the loss of two lives of the crew on the Western. As a result of this both D1055 and the GUV coach were also withdrawn.

What I have not been able to find out is why it took so long for the loco to meet its fate and why it was sent from Worcester to Exeter? The accident report from the Department For Transport was not produced until 28th September 1977, but after that there is no further information that I could find. I hope what was found so far is of help!

Regards

Karl.
The Friends Of Penmere Station.

Many Thanks Karl

According to this string on Flickr, 31241 was at Laira on Boxing Day 1981, before being moved to Exeter and thence to Swindon for scrapping via Bristol for parts removal. But who bent it??
Simon Howard

https://www.flickr.com/photos/196899610@N06/52675061397/in/dateposted/

Swindon Scenes
Ken Mumford & Colin Pidgeon

19.12.2024 - 1Q23 Bristol (Kingsland Road) to Derby R.T.C. Sidings North. entering platform 3 and stopping in platform 3 for a crew change. Copyright Ken Mumford / Colin Pidgeon.

19.12.2024 - 5Q87 [Eastleigh to Long Marston] stops briefly in platform 3 with loco 57310 and unit 701045. Copyright Colin Pidgeon.

5Q87 [Eastleigh to Long Marston] stops briefly in platform 3 with loco 57310 and unit 701045. Copyright Colin Pidgeon.

Many thanks Ken and Colin - Good variety as usual.
Merry Christmas to you both!

A visit to the Bicton Gardens Railway & Museum
By Roger Winnen
Part 3

22.05.1977 - 'Carnegie' with the pond in the background. Copyright Roger Winnen.

Signalling at Bicton Garden Railway. Copyright Roger Winnen.

A final view of the 18" gauge Hunslet at Bicton. Copyright Roger Winnen.

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December 31st 2024

An evening at Exeter
Paul Barlow

The CRS 'On Tour'
(Again!)
By Roger Winnen

December 30th 2024

From East Somerset to North-West London by rail
Guy Vincent

Devon 'Peaks'
Paul Barlow

Trials & Tribulations!
At the Bodmin Winter Steam Up
Jon Hird & Roger Winnen

December 29th 2024

NINETEEN SIXTY FOUR – PART 22
Remembering 29 December
Michael L. Roach

Relief Services Remembered
Roger Geach

Sulzers in Devon
Paul Barlow

Re: 03371
Roger Geach

December 28th 2024

Penzance - Euston
Dennis Clarke

Meldon - Salisbury
Paul Barlow

The English Riviera by night
Jon Hird

The CRS 'on tour'
Part 3
Roger Winnen

December 27th 2024

Boxing Day - 50 Years Ago
Roger Geach

The CRS 'on tour'
Part 2
Roger Winnen

December 26th 2024

The CRS 'on tour'
Part 1
Roger Winnen

December 25th 2024

Christmas Wishes
From Mick House

Christmas Greetings
From Guy Vincent

Merry Christmas
From Ken Mumford & Colin Pidgeon

A Christmas message
From Exeter PSB

Moving the clay on election day
01.05.1997
By Roger Winnen
Part 4

December 23rd 2024

Moving the clay on election day
01.05.1997
By Roger Winnen
Part 2

First Great Western Class 47's
Jon Hird

December 22nd 2024

Moving the clay on election day
01.05.1997
By Roger Winnen
Part 1

Swindon Scenes
Ken Mumford

December 21st 2024

'Oops!' at Exeter
Paul Barlow

Swindon Scenes
Ken Mumford & Colin Pidgeon

A visit to the Bicton Gardens Railway & Museum
By Roger Winnen
Part 3

Archives

An evening at ExeterPaul Barlow

The CRS 'On Tour'(Again!)By Roger Winnen

From East Somerset to North-West London by railGuy Vincent

Devon 'Peaks'Paul Barlow

Trials & Tribulations!At the Bodmin Winter Steam UpJon Hird & Roger Winnen

NINETEEN SIXTY FOUR – PART 22Remembering 29 DecemberMichael L. Roach

Relief Services RememberedRoger Geach

Sulzers in DevonPaul Barlow

Re: 03371Roger Geach

Penzance - EustonDennis Clarke

Meldon - SalisburyPaul Barlow

The English Riviera by nightJon Hird

The CRS 'on tour'Part 3Roger Winnen

Boxing Day - 50 Years AgoRoger Geach

The CRS 'on tour'Part 2Roger Winnen

The CRS 'on tour'Part 1Roger Winnen

Christmas WishesFrom Mick House

Christmas GreetingsFrom Guy Vincent

Merry ChristmasFrom Ken Mumford & Colin Pidgeon

A Christmas messageFrom Exeter PSB

Moving the clay on election day01.05.1997By Roger WinnenPart 4

Moving the clay on election day01.05.1997By Roger WinnenPart 2

First Great Western Class 47'sJon Hird

Moving the clay on election day01.05.1997By Roger WinnenPart 1

Swindon ScenesKen Mumford

'Oops!' at ExeterPaul Barlow

Swindon ScenesKen Mumford & Colin Pidgeon

A visit to the Bicton Gardens Railway & MuseumBy Roger WinnenPart 3

Archives

An evening at Exeter
Paul Barlow

The CRS 'On Tour'
(Again!)
By Roger Winnen

From East Somerset to North-West London by rail
Guy Vincent

Devon 'Peaks'
Paul Barlow

Trials & Tribulations!
At the Bodmin Winter Steam Up
Jon Hird & Roger Winnen

NINETEEN SIXTY FOUR – PART 22
Remembering 29 December
Michael L. Roach

Relief Services Remembered
Roger Geach

Sulzers in Devon
Paul Barlow

Re: 03371
Roger Geach

Penzance - Euston
Dennis Clarke

Meldon - Salisbury
Paul Barlow

The English Riviera by night
Jon Hird

The CRS 'on tour'
Part 3
Roger Winnen

Boxing Day - 50 Years Ago
Roger Geach

The CRS 'on tour'
Part 2
Roger Winnen

The CRS 'on tour'
Part 1
Roger Winnen

Christmas Wishes
From Mick House

Christmas Greetings
From Guy Vincent

Merry Christmas
From Ken Mumford & Colin Pidgeon

A Christmas message
From Exeter PSB

Moving the clay on election day
01.05.1997
By Roger Winnen
Part 4

Moving the clay on election day
01.05.1997
By Roger Winnen
Part 2

First Great Western Class 47's
Jon Hird

Moving the clay on election day
01.05.1997
By Roger Winnen
Part 1

Swindon Scenes
Ken Mumford

'Oops!' at Exeter
Paul Barlow

Swindon Scenes
Ken Mumford & Colin Pidgeon

A visit to the Bicton Gardens Railway & Museum
By Roger Winnen
Part 3