Special Delivery at Long Rock
Andrew Triggs
Hi Roger
Right place and right time today (15.02) to capture the return to Longrock T&RSMD of GWR SLEP no.10584 by Allelys. 4 shots for CRS.
All the Best
Andrew
Right place and right time today (15.02) to capture the return to Longrock T&RSMD of GWR SLEP no.10584 by Allelys. 4 shots for CRS.
All the Best
Andrew
The Allelys Heavy Haulage lorry with a sleeper coach parked outside the Depot entrance at Long Rock. 15.02.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
The Allelys Heavy Haulage lorry with a sleeper coach parked outside the Depot entrance at Long Rock. 15.02.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
Awaiting unloading, viewed from the adjacent Industrial Estate. 15.02.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
Many thanks, Andrew
Saturday Sleeper
Guy Vincent
Due to the unavailability of this formation for Friday night's up sleeper service, an additional 5Z57 1145 Penzance - Reading TCD routed from Taunton via Westbury, Melksham, and Swindon ran on Saturday 15th hauled by 57603. The train paused at Westbury from 1610-30 before continuing its journey.
57603 running as 5Z57, ECS sleeper stock from Long Rock - Reading, pausing at Westbury on 15.02.2025. Copyright Guy Vincent.
57603 running as 5Z57, ECS sleeper stock from Long Rock - Reading, pausing at Westbury on 15.02.2025. Copyright Guy Vincent.
57603 details. Westbury, 16.02.2025, copyright Guy Vincent.
57603 details. Westbury, 16.02.2025, copyright Guy Vincent.
57603 details. Westbury, 16.02.2025, copyright Guy Vincent.
Many thanks, Guy - sorry they're a day late.
Locos on the branch
Jon Hird
Colas Rail 70813 and 70814 pass through Bugle en route to the Goss Moor loop worksite with 6C23 - a train of rail and concrete sleepers. 15.02.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
The next day, with the morning mist still rising from the valley floor around Ponts Mill, 66152 romps its way up the Luxulyan Valley with 15 empty JIA wagons for Goonbarrow. 16.02.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
Chasing 'Tractors'
Part 2 - off to Newquay
Roger Winnen
10.06.2014 - 37607 heads through Bugle Station on route to Newquay. Copyright Roger Winnen
10.06.2014 - Returning from Newquay the train passes Luxulyan Station. Copyright Roger Winnen
10.06.2014 - The train going away towards Par. At both Bugle and Luxulyan vegetation is taking over obliterating alot of vantage points. Copyright Roger Winnen
First day back
Bodmin Railway
Roger Winnen & Jon Hird
16.02.2025 - The 09.39 Penzance to York arrives at Bodmin Parkway. Copyright Roger Winnen
16.02.2025 - Bodmin General viewed from the road overbridge bridge crossing both branches. Copyright Roger Winnen
16.02.2025 - The first train of the day returns from Boscarne Junction nearing 11.30. Copyright Roger Winnen
16.02.2025 - The engineers coach stabled below the road overbridge. Copyright Roger Winnen
16.02.2025 - 5552 Runs round to form the 12.00 to Bodmin Parkway. Copyright Roger Winnen
16.02.2025 - Viewed from the Bodmin General Signal Box. by kind permission. Copyright Roger Winnen.
16.02.2025 - Departure of 5552 with the noon train. Copyright Roger Winnen
16.02.2025 - The clerestory coach 9044 of 1881 at Bodmin. Copyright Roger Winnen
16.02.2025 - The Pressed Steel Bubble Car 1960 numbered 121020. Copyright Roger Winnen.
On the first day of service trains this year, 5552 passes Charlies Gate with the 1520 Bodmin Parkway - Bodmin General. 16.02.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
You can view the Bodmin Railway timetable and operating dates on their website - click here.