What's on this weekend?
Bubble Car Day - Bodmin Railway
The Bodmin Railway are holding a special 'Bubble Car Day' on Saturday 22.02 using resident class 121 DMU 121020. For more info, click here.
The Bodmin Railway are holding a special 'Bubble Car Day' on Saturday 22.02 using resident class 121 DMU 121020. For more info, click here.
121020 at the Bodmin Railway. The unit is working tomorrow, 22.02.2025. Copyright Jon Hird.
Visiting Narrow Gauge Loco - Lappa Valley Railway
The Lappa Valley Railway are hosting a visiting locomotive this weekend. 0-4-2 steam loco "Kilgharrah" will provide the traction as the railway runs two days of steam on the 7 1/4" Lakeside Railway. Admission to the railway is £8.50. For more info, click here.
The Lappa Valley Railway are hosting a visiting locomotive this weekend. 0-4-2 steam loco "Kilgharrah" will provide the traction as the railway runs two days of steam on the 7 1/4" Lakeside Railway. Admission to the railway is £8.50. For more info, click here.
0-4-2 steam loco "Kilgharrah" will be visiting the Lappa Valley railway this weekend, 22.02/23.02. Image copyright Lappa Valley Railway.
Have a great weekend, and don't forget to send in any railway-related photos you take!
Portsmouth Harbour
in the Summer of 1978
Michael Forward
in the Summer of 1978
Michael Forward
Hello Roger,I hope you are well . Here are three pictures from Portsmouth Harbour in the Summer of 1978,firstly 50027 'Lion' waiting to depart with a service to Bristol . This loco. can still be seen on the Watercress Line, Hants. Best wishes, michael. Copyright Michael Forward
Roger, now we see 'Thumper' deemu 205030 with the 11.33 service to Southampton. Copyright Michael Forward
Now we are on the harbour and on a boat trip and we see HMS Sheffield. Many will remember she was hit by a missile during the Falklands War with many crew losing their lives and more suffering serious injuries.She later sank in rough seas while under tow to South Georgia. Thanks, Michael Copyright Michael Forward
Many Thanks Michael
Local round-up
Steve Clark
2P15 arriving at Lostwithiel with 43093 leading and 43004 at the rear. 18.02.2025, copyright Steve Clark.
2P15 leaving Lostwithiel passing the now-redundant signal box. 18.02.2025, copyright Steve Clark.
66152 on 6G09 at Coulson Park, Lostwithiel. 18.02.2025, copyright Steve Clark.
150207 passing St Blazey Gate with 2N08 the 14.13 to Newquay. 18.02.2025, copyright Steve Clark.
Many thanks Steve - a great selection, lovely stuff.
Clay in the Glynn Valley
Jon Hird
66152 is seen east of the former Onslow Sidings with 6C10, clay for the midlands ex-Par Harbour, on 20.02.2025. Copyright Jon Hird.
Roaming around Hayle
Roger Winnen
14.06.2014 - 43003 Isambard Kingdom Brunel on the sagging viaduct at Hayle. Copyright Roger Winnen
14.06.2014 - The Hayle Wharves Branchline has been tarmaced with lighting installed throughout. Copyright Roger Winnen
14.06.2014 - On the approach to this bridge was reputably the first sand drag in the country diverting the vehicles up a slope. Copyright Roger Winnen.
14.06.2014 - The 17.52 HST stopper from Plymouth leaves Hayle. Copyright Roger Winnen
14.06.2014 - The 07.50 Glasgow-Penzance crosses the viaduct passing the new construction of the ASDA store. Copyright Roger Winnen
14.06.2014 - The 17.50 Exeter-Penzance utilising the Night Riviera day coaches. Copyright Roger Winnen