Taunton Locos
Bill Elston
Bathpool this morning for the 1z82 0539 Wolverhampton to Kingswear , worked by 47712, masquerading as 47709, tailed by 57311. 02.08.2025, copyright Bill Elston.
57311 on the rear of the service. 02.08.2025, copyright Bill Elston.
Later in the morning, 66063 worked 6v75, 1035 Westbury to Goonbarrow jct. with 18 JIAs. The train terminated short at Exeter Riverside. 02.08.2025, copyright Bill Elston.
Great photos, Bill - many thanks.
The English Riviera Express
David Tozer
5029 'Nunney Castle' top and tails with 57311 'Institution of Mechanical Engineers' working the 0539 1Z82 Wolverhampton to Kingswear. 02.08.2025, copyright David Tozer.
57311 on the rear of the service. 02.08.2025, copyright David Tozer.
Many thanks Dave, great to see.
More of the
'Greatest Gathering'
Paul Negus
Herewith photos of the Western and Warship representatives. Both were giving access to the cab but I only managed Western Champion as the queue for Greyhound was very long by the time I’d finished reminiscing with Champion’s driver!
Hymec D7076 was listed as being there but was only a glimpse on the distance so no photo I’m afraid.
Hymec D7076 was listed as being there but was only a glimpse on the distance so no photo I’m afraid.
D1015 'Western Champion' on display at Alstom Works, Derby for 'The Greatest Gathering'. 02.08.2025, copyright Paul Negus.
Warship Class D821 'Greyhound' also on display at Derby. 02.08.2025, copyright Paul Negus.
Many thanks, Paul - great to see the Hydraulics - they look particularly impressive from ground level as opposed to viewing them from a platforms height.
The Bodmin Bubble
Jon Hird
121020 squeals round 'Check Rail Curve' approaching Bodmin General with the 1527 service from Boscarne Junction. 02.08.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
The 'Bubble Car' departs with the 1600 service to Bodmin Parkway, crossing Lostwithiel Road at the entrance to Normandy Way industrial estate. 02.08.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
A shot from 120m in the air as the returning service passes Walker Lines. To the right of the image can be seen the walls of the Iron Age hill fort Castle Canyke. 02.08.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
Further 'Bubble Car Days' are planned at Bodmin on the 16th and 30th August. 50042 is expected to haul services on the 9th and 47306 gets a turn on the 23rd. Check out the Bodmin Railway website for further information/updates/schedules.