'Duffs' in the west
Ian Thomas
Part 1
47432 at Coaley with 1V85 Newcastle - Penzance. 14.03.1985, copyright Ian Thomas.
47621 at Rangeworthy with a Glasgow to Paignton service. 01.08.1987, copyright Ian Thomas.
47828 at Exeter Saint Davids with the 1217 Manchester-Plymouth. 05.04.1997, copyright Ian Thomas.
47711 at Gossington with 1E33 the Paignton to Newcastle. 31.07.1999, copyright Ian Thomas.
47810 passing Dawlish with the 1044 Plymouth-Manchester. Easter Monday. 31.03.1997, copyright Ian Thomas.
Many thanks indeed Ian - more '47's' to follow tomorrow, in all kinds of colours..
Refurbished 159
David Tozer
After a few days operating between Salisbury and Waterloo, plus a trip to Reading, the first refurbished Class 159/1 finally made its first trip West of Salisbury to Devon today.
159103 was on the rear of the 0710 Waterloo to Exeter along with 159022.
How long will the roof of this unit stay white I wonder?
159103 was on the rear of the 0710 Waterloo to Exeter along with 159022.
How long will the roof of this unit stay white I wonder?
159022 passing Exhibition Way, Exeter. 27.08.2026, copyright David Tozer.
Refurbished 159103 on the rear at Exhibition way. 27.08.2026, copyright David Tozer.
Many thanks Dave - white does seem a bold choice of colour for the roof!
Bristol Peak
Paul Barlow
A shot at Bristol temple Meads, 46010 works the 1015 Paignton to Leeds and Hull 1E60. This train was split at Sheffield. 46010 had spent 13 months in open air storage before being reinstated in February 1982. The loco is preserved and is now receiving engine work at Barrow hill. 03.07.1982, copyright Paul Barlow.
Many thanks, Paul.
EWS Days in Cornwall
Roger Geach
66140 arrives at Par with the Penzance fuel tanks. 05.04.2004, copyright Roger Geach.
67026 passing through Liskeard with an 'Eden Ex' - an excursion bringing tourists to the then-newly opened Eden Project. 23.06.2007, copyright Roger Geach.
66004 and a classmate rest under the canopy at a rather empty-looking St. Blazey. 25.08.2007, copyright Roger Geach.
66009 approaching St. Blazey at Middleway with a train of CDA's from Goonbarrow. 07.04.2008, copyright Roger Geach.
Another super selection Roger - many thanks indeed.
August 1976
Part 28
Roger Winnen
A peak arrives at Plymouth in the rain. 30.08.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
A Class 47 arrives at Plymouth. 30.08.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
D1058 Western Nobleman at Plymouth. 30.08.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
D1065 Western Consort at Plymouth. 30.08.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
The nameplate of Western Consort. 30.08.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.