NINETEEN SIXTY FOUR – PART 42A
PS Waverley - Latest
Michael L. Roach
PS Waverley finished its stint on the Clyde Coast on Bank Holiday Monday 25 August and was due to start its South West and South Coast Cruises on Thursday 28 August 2025 working out of Falmouth and Penzance on the first day. That gave it a couple of days to sail down the Irish Sea and around Lands End. However the weather forecast for the next few days is for strong winds and severe swell off Lands End so the decision was taken that Waverley would make this repositioning move by travelling around the north of Scotland and down the East Coast of England taking much longer. Amazingly this mammoth voyage of more than 1000 nautical miles will be a first for Waverley. The cruises scheduled for 28 August from Falmouth and Penzance have already been cancelled. More information at Waverley excursions.co.uk
At the time of writing (8.30pm on 26 August 2025) Waverley is heading east about five miles off Thurso.
At the time of writing (8.30pm on 26 August 2025) Waverley is heading east about five miles off Thurso.
Many thanks, Mike - anybody thinking of venturing out for 'Waverley', please be warned!
Hayle HST's
Andrew & Diane Jones
Dear Keith, Jon and Roger
This is becoming a bit of a habit, sorry Roger and happy birthday by the way, you look very good for 80 !
Passport at the ready.....
Hayle viaduct like something from a modellers delight complete with slightly wonky pillars. I suppose foundations were difficult being right at the edge of the estuary.
Diane had to attend the wonderful St Michael Hospital. We are very lucky to have retained this facility given the pressure that the NHS is under.
So resembling a toy train Tregenna Castle leading the 15.27 to Plymouth, Walton Castle bringing up the rear.
Very best wishes Andrew and Diane
This is becoming a bit of a habit, sorry Roger and happy birthday by the way, you look very good for 80 !
Passport at the ready.....
Hayle viaduct like something from a modellers delight complete with slightly wonky pillars. I suppose foundations were difficult being right at the edge of the estuary.
Diane had to attend the wonderful St Michael Hospital. We are very lucky to have retained this facility given the pressure that the NHS is under.
So resembling a toy train Tregenna Castle leading the 15.27 to Plymouth, Walton Castle bringing up the rear.
Very best wishes Andrew and Diane
Tregenna Castle leading the 15.27 Penzance to Plymouth over Hayle Viaduct. 26.08.2025, copyright Andrew & Diane Jones.
Walton Castle on the rear of the 1527 to Plymouth. 26.08.2025, copyright Andrew & Diane Jones.
Many thanks, both - lovely shots.
The Swindon & Crickdale Railway
Ken Mumford
Please click any of the below images for an enlargement and caption. All images are © Ken Mumford and dated 25.08.2025.
Many thanks, Ken - a nice selection of images.
A day out in Devon
Roger Winnen
A selection of photographs taken during a trip to Devon on Saturday 23rd August. Highlights included 66054 on the China Clay empties, and 5029 'Nunney Castle' working 'The English Riviera Express' to Kingswear.
Please click any of the below images for an enlargement and caption. All images are © Roger Winnen and dated 23.08.2025.
There are a couple more 'English Riviera Express' trips scheduled this year. For dates and times, see our Railtour Calendar.