Marsh Barton Scrap
Paul Barlow
A few from 1998 of the scrap train that used to run to Marsh Barton in Exeter. The track is still in situ, but hasn't seen a train for some time now.
37894 with the 0648 Exeter riverside to Marsh Barton passes Exeter St Thomas on 18.08.1998. Copyright Paul Barlow.
18.08.1998 - 37894 City Basin Junction. Copyright Paul Barlow.
18.08.1998 - 37894 shunting at Marsh Barton - check out those Fords - an Escort, Mondeo, Mk4 Fiesta, even a Probe! Copyright Paul Barlow.
Many thanks, Paul - excellent photos as per usual.
Plym Valley Power Cars
Jon Hird & Roger Winnen
A trip up to the Plym Valley Railway to see the 3 recently arrived ex-Laira power cars. 43161, 43063 and 43091 stand in the yard at Marsh Mills. It's understood that 091 will be removed soon for pastures new, 063 will be cosmetically restored and displayed at Marsh Mills, whilst 161 will have its cab removed and will then be dismantled and used as a source of spares for 063 and other preserved members of the class. 01.12.2024, copyright Jon Hird.
43063 and 43091. These power cars had been stored for a long time at Laira, and have had various parts removed (including power units) to keep the 'Castles' alive. 01.12.2024, copyright Jon Hird.
An unusual angle showing the powercars nose-to-nose. 01.12.2024, copyright Jon Hird.
43091. 01.12.2024, copyright Jon Hird.
My son and I took the train to Plym Bridge/The North Pole, where Father Christmas was greeting travellers. 01.12.2024, copyright Jon Hird.
Roger had the same idea and had made his way up to Marsh Mills too. Looking down the yard from ground level, it was very difficult to see the power cars. 01.12.2024, copyright Roger Winnen.
43091 at Marsh Mills. 01.12.2024, copyright Roger Winnen.
The railways class 142 sporting a temporary livery whilst undergoing body repairs. 01.12.2024, copyright Roger Winnen.
Second in the line of 3 DMU's was ex-GWR 143618. 01.12.2024, copyright Roger Winnen.
A first generation DMU shunted away at the end of the line. 01.12.2024, copyright Roger Winnen.
The ex-MOD shunter brings in the Christmas Special. 01.12.2024, copyright Roger Winnen.
The DMU driving car on the Plym Bridge end of the train. 01.12.2024, copyright Roger Winnen.
Christmas decorations onboard the train. 01.12.2024, copyright Roger Winnen.
Christmas decorations onboard the train. 01.12.2024, copyright Roger Winnen.
Father Christmas greets the train at Plym Bridge. 01.12.2024, copyright Roger Winnen.
Looking back down the line towards Plym Bridge. 01.12.2024, copyright Roger Winnen.
A snow storm! 01.12.2024, copyright Roger Winnen.
A final shot of the ex-Army shunter. 01.12.2024, copyright Roger Winnen.
Class 158 to St. Ives
Andrew Triggs & Tony Shore
158798 climbing Porthkidney Bank in grim conditions working 2A05 Penzance-St Ives. 30.11.2024, copyright Andrew Triggs.
158798 stopped at Carbis Bay working 2A07 09.23 St Erth-St Ives. 30.11.2024, copyright Andrew Triggs.
Later passing through Lelant working 2A10 10.06 St Ives-St Erth. 30.11.2024, copyright Andrew Triggs.
Awaiting St Erth departure with 2A13 10.51 St Erth-St Ives. 30.11.2024, copyright Andrew Triggs.
Awaiting St Erth departure with 2A13 10.51 St Erth-St Ives. 30.11.2024, copyright Andrew Triggs.
The unit worked the line again on Sunday 01.12.2024!
158798 at St. Erth. 01.12.2024. Copyright Tony Shore.
Many thanks Andrew (sorry for the delay in getting your images on) and Tony.
Stuck in a loop
Jon Hird
A quick stop in Lostwithiel whilst on the way to Plymouth, to see DB Cargo 66131 parked in Lostwithiel Down Goods Loop over the weekend, due to track/signalling work at St. Blazey. To the far left of the image, stands the former semaphore bracket signal. 01.12.2024, copyright Jon Hird.
A drone shot showing the full length of the 18-wagon-long train. 01.12.2024, copyright Jon Hird.
A busy day at Swindon
Ken Mumford
Just before 1A12 [Bristol (Temple Meads)] came into platform 3, the station announcer said that this train was full and standing. Thus this photo shows the 'ardin' on the train and passengers on the platform trying to get on!! This was not the only train which had this problem - going east or west!! 01.12.2024, copyright Ken Mumford.
About 25 minutes later, this was the scene on platform 3. 01.12.2024, copyright Ken Mumford.
67023 leads 3S31 [Swindon (TransferYard) to Worcster (Shrub Hill) via the world]. 01.12.2024, copyright Ken Mumford.
A large crowd of passengers are glad to see 1B25 [Paddington to Swansea] with unit 802102 running 47 LATE. This train carried the crew that were going to take over 1L50 [Cheltenham Spa to Paddington with standing passengers and sardines!!] which had left Cheltenham Spa on time but was delayed some 25 minute waiting for a new crew to take over. 01.12.2024, copyright Ken Mumford.
Many thanks, Ken - looks like a challenging day for the station staff.