CDA Memories
Roger Geach
66044 passes through Lostwithiel with a rake of CDA's. 05.03.2002, copyright Roger Geach.
66005 passing Coulsons Park, Lostwithiel with the CDA's for Fowey. 06.04.2004, copyright Roger Geach.
66002 on a rake of CDA's from Burngullow approaching St. Blazey at Middleway. 01.11.2004, copyright Roger Geach.
Many thanks indeed Roger - wagons and semaphores just a memory, the lineside views fast going the same way.
Hinksey Car Train
Alan Peters
DB red 'Shed' 66133 hauls the 6O42 Halewood to Southampton Docks car train, passes Hinksey yard on 21st August 2026. Copyright Alan Peters.
Many thanks Alan, good to see the car manufacturers still making use of rail.
Test Train at rest
Andrew Triggs & Mark Lynam
Yesterdays action, unusually stabled at Platform 4 for the day instead of the normal Oil 2 siding with Colas Tractor 37175 (originally released to traffic as D6875 way back on 20.9.1963
37175 at Platform 4, on the day working 3Q52/3Q51 from/to Exeter Riverside N.Y, the early morning run to St Ives and back was cancelled. 26.08.2026, copyright Andrew Triggs.
Later in the afternoon, the sun has come out at Penzance. 26.08.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.
There's no mistaking the location in this shot from Mark. 26.08.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.
DBSO no.9703 at the London end of the formation at Platform 4. 26.08.2026, copyright Andrew Triggs.
Many thanks, both.
Wednesdays Clay
Jon Hird & Tony Shore
At the start of its journey to Fowey, 66718 is seen at Kerrow Moor near Goonbarrow with the wind sweeping the excess clay dust off its 10 wagons. 26.08.2026, copyright Jon Hird.
And now at the opposite end of its journey, 66718 is about to enter Fowey Docks Carne Point, crossing the causeway at the former Sawmills Studios. 26.08.2026, copyright Tony Shore.
Many thanks as always Tony.
August 1976
Part 27
Roger Winnen
D1071 Western Renown at Plymouth. 30.08.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
D1071 Western Renown with air conditioned cab at Plymouth. 30.08.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
D1028 Western Hussar at Plymouth. 30.08.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
A named 47 arrives at Plymouth. 30.08.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
A peak arrives at Plymouth in the rain. 30.08.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.