Loco action at Penzance
Andrew Triggs
Hi Jon
My contribution of today's excitement, with the latest Veteran Tractors to visit, and a bonus of 57312 on the Night Riviera.
All the best
Andrew
My contribution of today's excitement, with the latest Veteran Tractors to visit, and a bonus of 57312 on the Night Riviera.
All the best
Andrew
On Hire 57312 leading 1C50 23.45 London Paddington-Penzance 'Night Riviera' at journey's end. 12.02.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
37402 'Oor Wullie' with 37425 'Concrete Bob/Sir Robert McAlpine' stabled on Oil 2 siding at Penzance. 12.02.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
37425 stabled at Penzance formerly D6992/37292, new to traffic 5.7.1965. 12.02.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
Large Logo 37402 'Oor Wullie' new to traffic 6.4.1965 previously D6974 and 37274. 12.02.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
3Q52 stabled on Oil 2 following arrival 64 late at 06.53. 12.02.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
37425 after night fell, before the train departed for Exeter Riverside. 13.02.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
And finally, as 'Oor Wullie' is mentioned on the CRS site (the namesake of 37402), I've enclosed a shot of his Statue taken in Dundee while on Tour back in August 2022, so all can see what the cartoon character actually looks like! Copyright Andrew Triggs.
Many thanks, Andrew - thanks for including the locos previous identities too.
'Concrete Bob' in the far west
Tom Lloyd
Hi, I'm not sure if this photo is of a high enough standard but I thought it was worth submitting. Great to see more 37's in Cornwall! I've never submitted photos before. Keep up the good work. 12.02.2025, copyright Tom Lloyd.
Ex-FGW Motorail van, NVA 96609 is no stranger to Penzance. It is now in use in the infrastructure train and serves as a brake force runner. 12.02.2025, copyright Tom Lloyd.
Ultrasonic Test Train coach 62287, which in its past life was an MBSO from a class 421 4-CIG EMU. 12.02.2025, copyright Tom Lloyd.
Many thanks indeed, Tom - some interesting and detailed shots, thanks for sending them in and great to hear you enjoy the website.
Views around Purton
Ken Mumford
1Q15 Derby via the world to Landore (Swansea) passes Purton (Collins Lane) crossing just about on time. 11.02.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.
1Q15 Derby via the world to Landore (Swansea) passes Purton (Collins Lane) crossing just about on time. 11.02.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.
I then moved several hundred yards in the Gloucester direction to Purton Common Foot Crossing where I recorded 1G17 with IET unit 802010 passing me with a Paddington to Cheltenham Spa train. 12.02.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.
1Q15 returns back up the Gloucester branch. I strongly suggest that you investigate the route and timings as shown on Real Train Times for February 11th - it makes interesting thoughts about its errectic timings and also leaving out the Worcester Tunnel Junction to Worcester Shrub Hill via Ledbury and Hereford section in order to reduce its lateness!! This happened to me in the past when it left out the Gloucester - Swindon - Gloucester section. 11.02.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.
Purton Common Foot Crossing with the former level crossing keeper's cottage [since extended] in the background and bits and pieces relating to the former crossing. 11.02.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.
I then stopped at the headquarters of the Swindon & Cricklade Railway and although closed I took this view of the yard. The boiler and chassis of 35011 [General Steam Navigation] has gone - I intend to find out more soon. In the background some rolling stock has been moved to behind where 35011's boiler had stood. 11.02.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.
Many thanks, Ken - you had a busy day.
Taunton to Westbury
Part 2
Roger Winnen
05.04.1980 - Frome Station under restoration. Copyright Roger Winnen
05.04.1980 - Departure from Frome heading westwards. Copyright Roger Winnen
05.04.1980 - Fairwood Junction Westbury viewed from a passing train. Copyright Roger Winnen
05.04.1980 - A Weymouth service calls at Castle Cary. Copyright Roger Winnen
05.04.1980 - A Class 50 calls at Castle Cary with an express from the West of England, notice the backing signal. Copyright Roger Winnen
05.04.1980 - Castle Cary looking east, notice the two sets of mile posts. The Weymouth Line on the right. Copyright Roger Winnen
05.04.1980 - Castle Cary Station buildings. Copyright Roger Winnen
05.04.1980 - The 16.30 Paddington-Plymouth approaches Castle Cary. Copyright Roger Winnen
Mid-Cornwall 'Castle'
Jon Hird
43093 leads the 1315 Penzance to Plymouth past Dowgas, with 43004 on the opposite end. I do like this pairing - on one end, a low numbered/early power car, and on the other, a bit of a 'celebrity' with the Old Oak Common decals. 12.02.2025, copyright Jon Hird.