34096 at Sidmouth Junction
Michael Adams
Michael Adams
Hello Roger, here is another picture from Michael Adams with the same history as recent ones you have put on the site, thank you. It shows 34096 ‘Trevone’ with the down ACE on an unknown date.Comparing this picture with one on page 15 in the excellent book by Peter Gray ‘Steam on West of England main lines’ ,I am confidant this picture was taken at Sidmouth Junction. Thanks ,all the best,
Many Thanks Michael
And a reply from David Tozer:
The photograph of 34096 at Sidmouth Junction. This is in fact the up ACE - 1230 from Exeter Central. I started here when I left school in the Booking Office many, many years ago. You can see the bay platform which services for Sidmouth or Exmouth started from.
David Tozer
David Tozer
Many Thanks David
A busy day on the branch
'Boardmasters' specials to Newquay
Jon Hird, Peter Murnaghan & Roger Winnen
43097 & 43186 worked yesterday mornings (07.08) 09:18 Newquay - Par. The set had previously worked to Newquay from Plymouth. This was the first booked HST turn on the Newquay branch (as opposed to ad-hoc vice-150 turns) for many years.
The same is due to happen again tomorrow and Friday.
The same is due to happen again tomorrow and Friday.
I only just made it to Bugle this morning to capture the empty stock working 0918 Newquay - Par 2N03 passing through the station. Not the view that I had intended to take Copyright Peter Murnaghan
43097 leads the 09:18 Newquay - Par service over Ponts Mill viaduct, 07.08.2024. Copyright Jon Hird.
The HST rounds the curve towards the former China Clay works at Ponts Mill. 07.08.2024, copyright Jon Hird.
150202 works the 09.58 service from Par to Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen
The Castle Class set arrives at Par after working the 07.35 Plymouth to Newquay special. Copyright Roger Winnen
The Castle Class set arrives at Par after working the 07.35 Plymouth to Newquay special. Copyright Roger Winnen
Taunton Castle awaits the road to Chapel Sidings. Copyright Roger Winnen
Viewed from the footbridge the train heads for Chapel Sidings. Copyright Roger Winnen
A rare event to see a Castle Class in this siding. Copyright Roger Winnen.
In Chapel Siding together with the remains of Par Signal Box bracket signal without the arms. Copyright Roger Winnen.
Castle Drogo on the other end. Copyright Roger Winnen
43186 Awaits departure from Chapel Sidings to form the 11.09 service to Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen
The 11.14 departure to Penzance from Par platform 3 awaits departure. Copyright Roger Winnen
An unusual photo with the HST crossing all running lines to the down main to Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen
An unusual photo with the HST crossing all running lines to the down main to Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen
66244 With clay from Treviscoe arrives at Par. Copyright Roger Winnen
The clay runs forward to back into the loop adjacent to the Newquay Branch. Copyright Roger Winnen
66244 Looking very smart. This engine was abroad for sometime in France I believe. Copyright Roger Winnen
A Newquay-bound 9-car IET arrives, passing the waiting clay. Copyright Roger Winnen.
With its jaws opened, this IET looks very hungry working a service from Newquay. Copyright Roger Winnen
An unusual opportunity to photograph Cornwalls two freight services together as 66025 passes through Par on its way to Fowey. Copyright Roger Winnen.
66025 waits for the road so that it can depart for Lostwithiel, where it will run round its train before heading for Fowey. Copyright Roger Winnen.
Thanks all for your photos, a busy day at Par - well done to the train planners and signallers for pulling it off.
Haresford Heavy Haul
Roger Geach
60054 at Haresfield wit the oil from south wales to Westerleigh on 05.10.2018. Copyright Roger Geach.
Many thanks Roger - a '60' doing what they do best.
Parsons Tunnel
Paul Barlow
Hello Keith
A couple from 15 years ago at Parsons tunnel.
Kind regards
Paul
PS A nasty dose of covid has me confined to base, so I have some time on my hands at the moment!!
A couple from 15 years ago at Parsons tunnel.
Kind regards
Paul
PS A nasty dose of covid has me confined to base, so I have some time on my hands at the moment!!
5029 70013 0735 Paddington to Par leaves Parsons tunnel 05.04.09. Copyright Paul Barlow.
South West trains 158 159 combination exit Parsons Tunnel with a Waterloo to Paignton service 05.04.2009. Copyright Paul Barlow.
Many thanks as always, Paul - hope you're feeling better soon!