Out and about with the Camera
Andrew Triggs
Andrew Triggs
An overdue visit to Helston Railway with Peckett no.2000 awaiting departure with the 13.00 Prospidnick-Truthall Platform 4.8.2024 (Taken with permission and PTS certification) Copyright Andrew Triggs
Colas Tamper DR75407 'Gerry Taylor' on Oil 2 siding at Penzance 9.8.2024 Copyright Andrew Triggs
The Ongoing works at Ponsandane Yard from Ponsandane footbridge 11.8.2024. Copyright Andrew Triggs
150207 with 150244 ascending Portkidney Bank working 2A27 14.18 St Erth-St Ives 12.8.2024 Copyright Andrew Triggs
Many Thanks Andrew
The life and times of Manston
Michael Adams
Michael Adams
Hello Roger, I hope you are well and coping with the heat,it’s currently 29 degrees here in Surrey so I have retreated indoors to catch up on paperwork and emails. Here is the first of four pictures sent by Michael Adams of 34070 ‘Manston’. The first has the same background as last weeks shots from an unknown photographer and I hope they bring back memories.This one is at a station stop at Axminster and I expect someone can work out from the discs and reporting number what service we are seeing. Date unknown. Thanks , Mchael
I am thinking that the train is the daily service that ran from Brighton to Plymouth. The headcode is for a service between Brighton to Salisbury via Southampton.
An image of the reverse working with the same headcode is seen here at Southampton in a Railway Magazine issie of April 2017 The beginning and end of Southern Steam.
Many Thanks Richard Simms
An image of the reverse working with the same headcode is seen here at Southampton in a Railway Magazine issie of April 2017 The beginning and end of Southern Steam.
Many Thanks Richard Simms
Further to my earlier email, the photograph of 34070 Manston is likely to date from November 1961 to August 1964. These span the dates it was at Exmouth Junction having been transferred from the South Eastern Division of the Southern Region following the electrification of their lines. It was withdrawn in 1964, probably following the WR taking over the line to Exeter.Best wishes
Richard Sims
Richard Sims
Roger, Michael Adams own photo. of the engine at Barry scrapyard in the Summer of 1967.
Michael’s own picture of the now resplendent engine being prepared for it’s next duty at Norden,Swanage railway, this Spring.
Many Thanks Michael
The end of 1976
By Roger Winnen
Part 1
19.12.1976 - D1023 Western Fusilier arrives at Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen
19.12.1976 - D1023 Western Fusilier leaves Penzance on the Cornishman 19th December 1976. Copyright Roger Winnen
19.12.1976 - Long Rock depot on 19th December 1976. Work in progress to build the then new HST Depot. Copyright Roger Winnen
19.12.1976 - Lifting track at Ponsandane yard. This area is now once again under development for stabling IET units. Copyright Roger Winnen
Saltash 'Western',
and a question
Ross Griffiths
Possibly D1029 Western Legionnaire (cab markings match photos online) runs wrong line into Saltash station with an unidentified up service sometime during 1973. The up line/goods yard siding is occupied by a train of track panels, suggesting that relaying was underway in the area - if anyone has any info about this it would be gratefully received! Copyright Ross Griffiths.
Many thanks for your recent pictures Ross, I'm sure they have been very much enjoyed.
Can you add any details to the above image? If you can, please email us - [email protected]
Can you add any details to the above image? If you can, please email us - [email protected]
Back-to-back Powercars
Jon Hird
A pair of HST powercars have been sent to St. Blazey to recover the stricken ex-motorail coach which was left at the yard after suffering brake issues a few weeks ago. It's understood that replacement wheelsets have been fitted in the workshop at St. Blazey.
43251 worked from Derby to Laira light engine. At Laira, it was attached to recently outshopped 43257. 43257 then led the train to St. Blazey.
43251 worked from Derby to Laira light engine. At Laira, it was attached to recently outshopped 43257. 43257 then led the train to St. Blazey.
Breaking cover for the first time in its smart new Colas Rail livery, 43257 leads 43251 through Respryn, working as 0Z43 to St. Blazey. A few of us were fortunate enough to visit Laira in June where we saw this power car being painted. The finish is a real credit to the paintshop staff at Laira, it was great to see the finished article. 12.08.2024, copyright Jon Hird.
The pair of power cars were held at Lostwithiel for a Newquay train to depart from Par. I got ahead of them and caught them arriving at Par. 12.08.2024, copyright Jon Hird.
Just around the corner, we see the pair pausing at St. Blazey before reversing into the yard. 12.08.2024, copyright Jon Hird.
We walked to the foot crossing hoping to catch sight of the power cars from the path, but the vegetation was too thick. Another drone shot of the pair of power cars shut down beside DB Cargo 66244. It's believed that this is the second time that HST power cars have been into the yard - unless anybody knows different? 12.08.2024, copyright Jon Hird.
The errant coach. It's believed the return working will take place on Wednesday. The question is, will the coach be sandwiched between the power cars, or will it be towed using the emergency coupling? 12.08.2024, copyright Jon Hird.
A mid-week railtour to Par
14.08.2024
Readers may be interested in the following mid-week special train to Par on Wednesday 14.08.2024:
1Z80 1045 Cardiff Central to Par - click for times
1Z81 1508 Par to Cardiff Central - click for times
Traction is expected to be a pair of WCRC Class 57's/47's top and tailed.
1Z80 1045 Cardiff Central to Par - click for times
1Z81 1508 Par to Cardiff Central - click for times
Traction is expected to be a pair of WCRC Class 57's/47's top and tailed.