Plymouth Suburbs
Clive Smith
DB Maritime blue liveried 66051 crosses the Royal Albert Bridge from the Devon side as 0V76 10.35 Westbury - Goonbarrow Junction light engine movement. This would normally be hauling a train of clay empty JIA wagons but due to an error by DB in the week the loaded wagons weren't sent up to Stoke on Thursday . Since St Blazey depot has now closed there are no refuelling facilities so the loco was sent to Westbury for fuel. Thankfully the same loco was sent back instead of a red example thus offering us local photographers another week to capture this different livery. 29.11.2025, copyright Clive Smith.
Devonport with 43098 passing through with the 2C49 12.41 Plymouth -Penzance with 43187 on the rear. 29.11.2025, copyright Clive Smith.
St Budeaux Ferry Road at 13.43 with the 2P18 11.50 Penzance - Plymouth with 43198 on the front and 43042 on the rear. This train stops here. 29.11.2025, copyright Clive Smith.
Keyham as 43198 brings up the rear of the 2C53 14.43 Plymouth - Penzance with 43042 on the front. 29.11.2025, copyright Clive Smith.
Dockyard Halt as 43156 on the 2P90 13.15 Penzance - Plymouth with 43004 on the rear cross Keyham Viaduct in gorgeous low autumn sun. 29.11.2025, copyright Clive Smith.
Many thanks Clive. A weekend of changing weather here in the west, but when the sun shone it was glorious.
Westbury area HST's
Steve Clark
Before moving to Cornwall I spent a lot of time around the Westbury area mainly for photographing freight from the Mendips, but I did manage to record some passing HSTs.
Westbury area HST's. Copyright Steve Clark.
Westbury area HST's. Copyright Steve Clark.
Westbury area HST's. Copyright Steve Clark.
Westbury area HST's. Copyright Steve Clark.
Westbury area HST's. Copyright Steve Clark.
Many thanks Steve, a lovely set of images.
Burngullow - Parkandillack
Part 2
Roger Winnen
Foxhole. 28.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.
The lower part of the line. 28.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.
Near Carpella. 28.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.
Lanjeth road crossing. 28.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.
Looking back at Lanjeth from the road bridge. 28.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.
Lanjeth road bridge. 28.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.
Near Crugwallins, looking towards Burngullow. 28.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.
The dries and siding at Crugwallins. 28.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.
D1057 Western Chieftain passing Burngullow Junction on the 12.40 Penzance to Paddington. 28.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.
The 12.25 relief Penzance to Paddington near Burngulllow. 28.12.1974, copyright Roger Winnen.
Guy Vincent writes regarding the above images:
Two more nice Western images this morning. D1057 Western Chieftain identified on the 1A45 1240 Penzance-Paddington, the second photo shows unidentified D1012 Western Firebrand on the 1Z45 1225 Penzance-Paddington relief.
Two more nice Western images this morning. D1057 Western Chieftain identified on the 1A45 1240 Penzance-Paddington, the second photo shows unidentified D1012 Western Firebrand on the 1Z45 1225 Penzance-Paddington relief.
Many thanks, Guy.
The last day of Autumn
Jon Hird
November 30th marks the final day of Autumn in the UK, and for we railway enthusiasts and photographers it's been an Autumn to remember. All hands have been on deck frantically recording the final few weeks of GWR HST operations amongst a dazzling display of reds, yellows and oranges. 43098 leads the delayed 0845 Plymouth - Penzance around the curves of Carlyon. 30.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
I only made this photo by the skin of my teeth, not even enough time to get the camera out so this is a rushed phone shot. The same set heads past Treesmill en route to Exeter, running as the 1149 Penzance - Exeter St. Davids, now with 43187 at the head. 30.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.