Southampton Sulzer
Michael Adams/Michael Forward
Well before Voyagers covered such inter-regional services, we see 47529 waiting at Southampton on 13 April 1981 with a Manchester to Poole train. Copyright Michael Adams.
Many thanks to Michael Adams for the photo, and to Michael F for sending it over.
Training at Exeter
Paul Martin
Please find attached photo of 57310 at Exeter St Davids in the bay platform on 15/12/25 c noon. Copyright Paul Martin.
Many thanks Paul.
50 years ago in the westcountry
Part 2
Roger Winnen
An Exmouth DMU service at St James Park. 27.12.1975, copyright Roger Winnen.
Class 33 on an Exeter - Waterloo service. 27.12.1975, copyright Roger Winnen.
Class 33 at St James Park. 27.12.1975, copyright Roger Winnen.
A Peak passing through Exeter St Thomas Station. 27.12.1975, copyright Roger Winnen.
The Weir at Exeter. 27.12.1975, copyright Roger Winnen.
An Express approaching Exeter St David's with a Western at its head. 27.12.1975, copyright Roger Winnen.
Behind the depot at Exeter St David's Four Class 08s in evidence together with a Peak and possibly a Class 25. 27.12.1975, copyright Roger Winnen.
The Bodmin Railway
Christmas Market
Andrew & Diane Jones
Dear Keith, Jon and Roger, please find a selection of photographs from tonight's very well attended Christmas fayre at the Bodmin Railway.
A big thank you to all for a lovely evening of nostalgia and music.
A big thank you to all for a lovely evening of nostalgia and music.
The Christmas Market at Bodmin General. 16.12.2025, copyright Andrew & Diane Jones.
The Christmas Market at Bodmin General. 16.12.2025, copyright Andrew & Diane Jones.
The Christmas Market at Bodmin General. 16.12.2025, copyright Andrew & Diane Jones.
The Christmas Market at Bodmin General. 16.12.2025, copyright Andrew & Diane Jones.
The Christmas Market at Bodmin General. 16.12.2025, copyright Andrew & Diane Jones.
The Christmas Market at Bodmin General. 16.12.2025, copyright Andrew & Diane Jones.
The Christmas Market at Bodmin General. 16.12.2025, copyright Andrew & Diane Jones.
The Christmas Market at Bodmin General. 16.12.2025, copyright Andrew & Diane Jones.
The Christmas Market at Bodmin General. 16.12.2025, copyright Andrew & Diane Jones.
The Christmas Market at Bodmin General. 16.12.2025, copyright Andrew & Diane Jones.
Many thanks Andrew and Diane - wonderfully atmospheric pictures. The station looks great by night - well done to the Bodmin Railway.
Hydrogen Power
Steve Widdowson
Hydrogen-powered 799201 is seen passing Bedford on a test run which went on a circular test run to from Long Marston, Oxford, Swindon, Stonehouse, Cheltenham, Worcester, Long Marston. 16.12.2025, copyright Steve Widdowson.
Hydrogen-powered 799201 is seen passing Bedford on a test run which went on a circular test run to from Long Marston, Oxford, Swindon, Stonehouse, Cheltenham, Worcester, Long Marston. 16.12.2025, copyright Steve Widdowson.
Many thanks Steve - very futuristic. Hopefully the concept proves a success.
Swindon & Purton
Ken Mumford & Colin Pidgeon
43013 & 43062 on 1Q15 Derby RTC to Landore TMD [the 'Flying Banana'] heading south to Swindon 2 LATE. 16.12.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.
Northbound is 1G15 [Paddington to Cheltenham Spa] with 'Flying Cucumber' IET unit 800001. 16.12.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.
66569 passing Swindon on 4L33 Wentloog to London Gateway. 16.12.2025, copyright Colin Pidgeon.
Porterbrook Leasing Hydroflex unit 799201 on 5Q98 Long Marston to Swindon. 16.12.2025, copyright Colin Pidgeon.
Many thanks as always, Ken and Colin.