Saturday 27th September 2025
CRS Visit the Lynton & Barnstaple Steam Gala
The Lynton & Barnstaple steam gala promises to be a great closure to the 2025 heritage railway calendar. An intensive timetable and a wide selection of steam locomotives will keep everybody entertained.
Purchase a Cheap Day Return to Barnstaple.
Penzance 07.10 St Erth 07.18 Camborne 07.31 Redruth 07.39 Truro 07.51 St Austell 08.08 Par 08.15 Bodmin Parkway 08.27 Liskeard 08.40 Plymouth 09.14 Exeter St David's 10.13/10.19 Barnstaple 11.26 Stagecoach bus 310 connects with the train at Barnstaple Jun depart 11.40 arrive Woody Bay 12.31.
The return journey.
Woody Bay 15.33 Barnstaple 16.15
Train departs 16.31, arrive Exeter St David's 17.43. Depart Exeter St David's 18.20 Plymouth 19.22 Bodmin Parkway 20.14 Par 20.28 St Austell 20.33 Truro 20.49 Redruth 21.01 Camborne 21.07 Penzance 21.28
CRS Visit the Lynton & Barnstaple Steam Gala
The Lynton & Barnstaple steam gala promises to be a great closure to the 2025 heritage railway calendar. An intensive timetable and a wide selection of steam locomotives will keep everybody entertained.
Purchase a Cheap Day Return to Barnstaple.
Penzance 07.10 St Erth 07.18 Camborne 07.31 Redruth 07.39 Truro 07.51 St Austell 08.08 Par 08.15 Bodmin Parkway 08.27 Liskeard 08.40 Plymouth 09.14 Exeter St David's 10.13/10.19 Barnstaple 11.26 Stagecoach bus 310 connects with the train at Barnstaple Jun depart 11.40 arrive Woody Bay 12.31.
The return journey.
Woody Bay 15.33 Barnstaple 16.15
Train departs 16.31, arrive Exeter St David's 17.43. Depart Exeter St David's 18.20 Plymouth 19.22 Bodmin Parkway 20.14 Par 20.28 St Austell 20.33 Truro 20.49 Redruth 21.01 Camborne 21.07 Penzance 21.28
Pictorial Special
'The Britannic Explorer' visits Cornwall
20.09.2025
The second run to Cornwall of Belmonds new luxury train, 'The Britannic Explorer' occured yesterday, 20.09.2025. The train ran from Bishops Lydeard to Penzance double headed by 66701 and 66744. Later in the evening, the train ran top and tailed Penzance - Fowey via lostwithiel.
This morning, 21.09, the train will leave Fowey and head east for an overnight stop on the East Somerset Railway. Times and details in our Railtour Calendar.
Our thanks to all who have contributed photographs for this article - each photo below individually credited.
This morning, 21.09, the train will leave Fowey and head east for an overnight stop on the East Somerset Railway. Times and details in our Railtour Calendar.
Our thanks to all who have contributed photographs for this article - each photo below individually credited.
Click on any photo below to obtain an enlargement. All photographs are copyright to their author.
A wet start to the day at Bishops Lydeard where the train had spent the night having arrived from London Victoria. 20.09.2025, copyright Tony Shore.
66701 leads The Britannic Explorer away from Bishops Lydeard. 20.09.2025, copyright Tony Shore.
Now double headed, the train is seen at Hemerdon. 20.09.2025, copyright Tony Shore.
66701 leads the train towards Truro. 20.09.2025, copyright Joe Birchall.
66744 tucked inside 66701 near Truro. 20.09.2025, copyright Joe Birchall.
At the opposite side of truro, a brief sunny spell turned into a rain shower as the train passes by the cathedral and city. 20.09.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
The double headed train passes Marazion near to its journeys end. 20.09.2025, copyright Roger Salter.
The train draws closer at Marazion. 20.09.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
The pair of locos beneath the station roof at Penzance. 20.09.2025, copyright Roger Salter.
The train propels back out of Penzance. 20.09.2025, copyright Roger Salter.
The train propels back out of Penzance. 20.09.2025, copyright Roger Salter.
66701 with 66744 propelling to Slopers working 5Z62 14.26 Penzance-Longrock T&RSMD, with 66701 later detatching and running light to the Depot. 20.09.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
The double headed locos in Slopers Siding, Penzance. 20.09.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
66701 heading to Longrock Depot viewed from Ponsandane Footbridge. 20.09.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
Reforming the train into top and tail formation at Slopers Siding. 20.09.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
66744 reversing onto the train. 20.09.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
The reformed train ready to run back into Penzance. 20.09.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
The train back in Penzance ready to head to Fowey. 20.09.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
66744 Heart of Wales. 20.09.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
66701 viewed from Platform 3 at Penzance. 20.09.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
The coaching stock at Penzance. 20.09.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
43098 departs with a GWR service to Plymouth whilst the Britannic Explorer prepares to depart for Lostwithiel. 20.09.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
250920b 66701 heads the Britannic Explorer 17.30 Penzance to Fowey. 20.09.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
A superbly lit photograph as the train approaches Marazion. 20.09.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
Heading up Marazion marshes with 66744 at the rear of 1Z64 17.30 Penzance-Fowey Docks Carne point with 66701 leading. 20.09.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
Passing Apex Bridge, Scorrier en route to Lostwithiel/Fowey. 20.09.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
The train running alongside the A30 at Scorrier. 20.09.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
The tour heading for Fowey passing Truro with 66701 at its head. 20.09.2025, copyright Joe Birchall.
The Britannic Explorer arriving at Truro Station this evening. 20.09.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
The Britannic Explorer arriving at Truro Station this evening. 20.09.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
Eastbound for Fowey. 20.09.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
66744 on the rear of the train near Truro. 20.09.2025, copyright Joe Birchall.
The Penzance - Fowey leg of the journey passes Crugwallins, near Burngullow. 20.09.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
The train crosses the River Fowey as it arrives at Lostwithiel. 20.09.202, copyright Tony Shore.
The train crosses the River Fowey as it arrives at Lostwithiel. 20.09.202, copyright Tony Shore.
Collecting the token for the Fowey branch at Coulsons Park. 20.09.2025, copyright Tony Shore.
Collecting the token for the Fowey branch at Coulsons Park. 20.09.2025, copyright Tony Shore.
66744 leads the train through Golant. 20.09.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
To our surprise, the train came to a stand at Golant which allowed a few more shots of the train. Speaking to a friendly member of the crew, he explained that they were stopping there for a few hours. 66701 waits to head back to Lostwithiel, wearing the Britannic Explorer headboard. 20.09.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
66701 stands on the causeway at Golant. 20.09.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
Darkness fell quickly and the conditions were too perfect to resist an attempt at a few long exposures with the drone. 20.09.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
The guests onboard the train enjoy their dinner and entertainment at Golant. The train would later run to Lostwithiel, then back again to Fowey Docks where it will spend the night. 20.09.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
Many thanks to all who have contributed photographs for this article.
There are a few more chances to see 'The Britannic Explorer' this year - check out our Railtour Calendar for details.
There are a few more chances to see 'The Britannic Explorer' this year - check out our Railtour Calendar for details.
A visit to the Plym Valley Railway
Tony Shore
Friendly crew onboard the army diesel at the Plym Valley Railway. 20.09.2025, copyright Tony Shore.
Please click any image below for an enlargement - all images © Tony Shore.
Many thanks Tony - an interesting selection.
NMT and Northern Belle
Andrew Triggs
43062 leading 1Q18 approaching Marazion running 3 late at 11.24. 19.09.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
43013 now leading 1Q18 passing Marazion running 20 late at 12.05. 19.09.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
WCR 57315 top and tailing 57313 'Scarborough Castle' passing Respryn with 1Z10 10.30 Cardiff Central-Par 'Northern Belle' running 33 late at 15.40. 19.09.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
WCR 57315 top and tailing 57313 'Scarborough Castle' passing Respryn with 1Z10 10.30 Cardiff Central-Par 'Northern Belle' running 33 late at 15.40. 19.09.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
57313 leading the return 'Northern Belle' (with 57315 on the rear) passing Lostwithiel running 27 late at 16.13. 19.09.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
57313 leading the return 'Northern Belle' (with 57315 on the rear) passing Lostwithiel running 27 late at 16.13. 19.09.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
Many thanks Andrew, great photos.