Sea Wall Steam
Martin Scane
Here’s 5029 running 5 late approaching Teignmouth at lunchtime today. My photograph dorsn’t show it but the sea wall was very busy with people out to see the train go by. 09.08.2025, copyright Martin Scane.
An iconic scene - well done Martin.
Behind the scenes at Westbury
Alan Peters
Fresh out of the box newly named DB 66091 'Accurascale' is seen at Westbury engaged in a spot of shunting whilst acting as yard pilot on 07/08/25. Copyright Alan Peters.
Stabled on SCO road 3 at Westbury Colas Rail 67027 on 07/08/25, this locomotive is expected to be used again for the RHTT season. Copyright Alan Peters.
Many thanks, Alan - doesn't 66091 look smart!
Top and tailing on the down sleeper
Jon Hird, Mick House & Roger Winnen
57603 leads 1C50, the down sleeper, over Trenance Viaduct, St. Austell. 57604 was on the rear. 09.08.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
57603 approaches Apex Bridge, Scorrier. 09.08.2025, copyright Mick House.
A very smart 57604 on the rear of the sleeper service. 09.08.2025, copyright Mick House.
57603 arrives at journeys end, Penzance. 09.08.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
57604's fresh paint shining in the bright morning sun. 09.08.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
This locomotive has recently returned to service with GWR after a full repaint at Eastleigh and having been on display at 'The Greatest Gathering' at Derby. 09.08.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
Thanks all - I imagine the GWR fleet managers will be happy to see 57604 back.
Summer Saturdays
- not what they used to be!
Andrew Triggs
Three shots from this morning in the Penwith Sun for CRS, as the title states, Summer Saturday's ain't what they used to be, traction and variety wise, but it is what it is these days. This time last week I was at The Greatest Gathering in Derby with Locomotives and Rolling Stock literally everywhere!
43092 with 43098 passing Marazion working 2E16 10.39 Penzance-Exeter St Davids. 09.08.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
Shortly after, XC 220007 again passing Marazion working 1S53 11.15 Penzance-Edinburgh. 09.08.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
43189 (with 43186) departing Penzance working 2P18 11.50 Penzance-Plymouth. 09.08.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
Many thanks Andrew - next years Summer Saturdays will likely have even less of interest, sadly.
Devon Delights
Paul Barlow
221117 and 220030 pass Langstone rock Dawlish Warren on 0611 York to Plymouth 1V46. 09.08.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
7029 Nunney Castle passes Langstone rock Dawlish Warren on 0611 Colchester to Kingswear 1Z72 (57311 on rear). 09.08.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
37608 works light engine 0959 Plymouth to Honeybourne 0D94 through Starcross. 09.08.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
A lovely selection Paul - many thanks.
Evening light at Silverton
David Tozer
66742 and 66738 pass Silverton with the 1728 3Q98 Exeter Riverside to Bescot. 09.08.2025, copyright David Tozer.
5029 Nunney Castle top & tailed 57311 1Z74 16:35 Kingswear to Colchester "Paignton & Kingswear" Steam Dreams tour. 09.08.2025, copyright David Tozer.
Two smashing photos - many thanks, Dave.
Weedkilling at Creech
Bill Elston
Creech was the location chosen to see the Weedkiller train working from Exeter riverside yd to Bescot as 3Q98, and was T/T by GBRf 66742 and 66738. 09.08.2025, copyright Bill Elston.
66738 on the rear of the weedkiller. 09.08.2025, copyright Bill Elston.
Many thanks, Bill.
Roaming the rails in '73
Part 4
Roger Winnen
St Dennis Junction Signal Box. 16.06.1973, copyright Roger Winnen
Haloon Crossing. 16.06.1973, copyright Roger Winnen
Cosworth Tunnel. 16.06.1973, copyright Roger Winnen
Appproaching Quintrell Downs. 16.06.1973, copyright Roger Winnen
Quintrell Downs Station. 16.06.1973, copyright Roger Winnen
A Western passes Quintrell Downs Station. 16.06.1973, copyright Roger Winnen Many thanks to Roger Geech pointing ot this is the 08.45 Newquay Manchester
Western Sultan at Newquay. 16.06.1973, copyright Roger Winnen Roger Geech points out that this is a 1976 picture as it is displaying its number in the four diget headcode panel. Many Thanks Roger
An unidentified Western at Newquay. 16.06.1973, copyright Roger Winnen Roger Geech points out that this train is the 10.30 Newquay to Paddington hauled by D1044 to Plymouth
Many Thanks Roger for correcting my original captions RW
Newquay Signal Box. 16.06.1973, copyright Roger Winnen