A visit to Exeter TMD
08.08.2024
David Tozer
150239 in the yard at Exeter TMD. Copyright David Tozer.
150246 up on the jacks inside the TMD. Copyright David Tozer.
The bogies are off 150246. Copyright David Tozer.
New wheelsets for 150246. Copyright David Tozer.
158771 is in for new air conditioning modules. Copyright David Tozer.
The much photographed 'blue survivor' 150219 in the depot for some attention. Copyright David Tozer.
150219 over the pit and 150249 in the air within the depot. Copyright David Tozer.
159016 stops by for a splash of diesel before heading back to the capital. Copyright David Tozer.
A little something to look out for next time you are around a GWR unit! Decals being applied to Exeter-based units. Copyright David Tozer.
Many thanks David, a really interesting insight into what goes on within the depot.
A 'summers day' at Par
Jon Hird
On a damp and dreary 08.08.2024, a GWR 'Castle Class' HST consisting of 43186 and 43097 leaves Platform 3 at Par heading for Penzance. The set had previously worked to Newquay, hence a departure from platform 3. Copyright Jon Hird.
43186 draws closer, from track level these vehicles look rather imposing. Copyright Jon Hird.
Changing times at Par - the death bell has already tolled for the semaphores which stand armless, a sort of ghostly reminder of the way the railways were not-so-long ago. The HST's are now surely on borrowed time too, with the imminent cascade to GWR of ex-TFW Class 175's. Copyright Jon Hird.
Swindon Locos
Ken Mumford
4L36 [Wentlogg to Felixstowe] headed by 66420 held in the UML [Up Main Line]. Copyright Ken Mumford.
1Q23 [Bristol - Kingsland Road to Derby] with 37607 top 'n' tail with 37116. Copyright Ken Mumford.
1Q23 [Bristol - Kingsland Road to Derby] with 37607 top 'n' tail with 37116. Copyright Ken Mumford.
Well caught, Ken - many thanks.
The Cornubian Tour
28 October 2006
Paul Barlow
D1015 Western Champion waits time at Plymouth on the 0623 Gloucester to Penzance 28 October 2006. Copyright Paul Barlow.
6024 at Penzance before working the 1250 to Gloucester Cornubian tour 28 October 2006. Copyright Paul Barlow.
Wessex Trains - now long gone. Copyright Paul Barlow.
6024 works the 1250 Penzance to Gloucester Cornubian tour taking water at St Austell 28 October 2006. Copyright Paul Barlow.
D1015 works the 1250 Penzance to Gloucester Cornubian tour. Taunton, 28 October 2006. Copyright Paul Barlow.
Many thanks Paul - interesting to see the loco taking water at St. Austell - most likely impossible now due to the busy timetable on the mainline.