Cattle on the line
Roger Salter
Early on Saturday morning the 1A78 0710 Penzance-Paddington train, no.802019, was terminated at Plymouth after being halted at Marazion bridge for 74 minutes because of cattle from the marshes escaping onto the line.
The Night Riviera was held at St Erth, eventually reaching Penzance 162 mins late, many other services were cancelled.
The Night Riviera was held at St Erth, eventually reaching Penzance 162 mins late, many other services were cancelled.
Hitachi unit 802019 at a stand at Marazion due to cattle having escaped onto the lineside. 20.12.2025, copyright Roger Salter.
All lines stopped at Marazion. 20.12.2025, copyright Roger Salter.
All lines stopped at Marazion. 20.12.2025, copyright Roger Salter.
Many thanks Roger - well done for capturing the moment.
Cold '69'
Alan Peters
A frosty GBRf 69003 "The railway Observer" stabled at Westbury Downside yard on 13/12/25, the class 69 normally operates the tripper service to Eastleigh. Copyright Alan Peters.
It certainly looks chilly, Alan - many thanks as always.
The Pathfinder Finale - More photos
Guy Vincent
Our grateful thanks to Guy who has provided a number of photographs of Saturdays 'Pathfinder Finale' railtour.
We have added them all to our 'Features' page - click here.
We have added them all to our 'Features' page - click here.
57008 leading 57314 on 1Z52 (13 carriages) into platform 3 at Westbury. 20.12.2025, copyright Guy Vincent.
D1015 on arrival back at Manchester Victoria. Copyright Charlotte Vincent.
D1015 on arrival with the return leg of the tour at Gloucester. 20.12.2025, copyright Guy Vincent.
Many thanks Guy.
Again, for more photos, please click here (you may need to scroll down as the page loads).
Again, for more photos, please click here (you may need to scroll down as the page loads).
Another 350 to Long Marston
Steve Widdowson
37407 again, with another 350 for store at Long Marston.
37407 hauling 350245 through Worcester Shrub Hill running as 5Q38 - the 1138 Northampton Emd - Long Marston. 22.12.2025, copyright Steve Widdowson.
37407 hauling 350245 through Worcester Shrub Hill running as 5Q38 - the 1138 Northampton Emd - Long Marston. 22.12.2025, copyright Steve Widdowson.
172006 and 172340 call at Worcester SH with the 1340 Worcester Foregate St - Stratford on Avon. 22.12.2025, copyright Steve Widdowson.
Many thanks Steve. Love the semaphores.
Santa by Sulzer & Santa by Steam
Jon Hird
As the headboard states - Santa by Sulzer. 47306 leads the 1430 Bodmin General - Bodmin Parkway Christmas train past Charlie's Gate. 22.12.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
After a quick turnaround at Bodmin Parkway, we now have 'Santa by Steam' as small Prarie 5552 barks up the hill towards Colesloggett Halt. 22.12.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
The Bodmin Railway Christmas trains continue until Christmas Eve.
On Monday 29th December, the railway holds its 'Winter Warmer' event, featuring 5552, 47306 and Bagnall Saddle Tank 'Judy'.
More info (including timetable) here.
On Monday 29th December, the railway holds its 'Winter Warmer' event, featuring 5552, 47306 and Bagnall Saddle Tank 'Judy'.
More info (including timetable) here.