Multiple 37's
Julian Stephens & Jon Hird
Hello Jon,
You might like the attached images to compliment your Dawlish image from twenty-one years ago.
The train left Par at around 09:00hrs.
You might like the attached images to compliment your Dawlish image from twenty-one years ago.
The train left Par at around 09:00hrs.
60041, 37308 and 37047 bask in the morning sunshine at St. Blazey on the 18.02.2004. Copyright Julian Stephens.
The unusual consist makes its way through Par running as 5Z94, St. Blazey - Exeter Riverside. 18.02.2004, copyright Julian Stephens.
Next to Lostwithiel, where we see the train drifting down the gradient. 18.02.2004, copyright Julian Stephens.
60041, 37308 and 37047 rush through Lostwithiel with the redundant TPO stock. 18.02.2004, copyright Julian Stephens.
5Z94 passes Laira Junction. 18.02.2004, copyright Jon Hird.
Further up in Devon, the sun has (rather unhelpfully) come out as the train passes Exminster. 18.02.004, copyright Jon Hird
Julian writes:
You might also like the below to include as background to your piece.
As far as I am aware (or can remember!) 37047 and 37308 were in the area for a few weeks of crew route learning.
The shot was taken at 08:50hrs.
I do recall just how cold that morning was, but I have no idea if they made it to Meldon.
You might also like the below to include as background to your piece.
As far as I am aware (or can remember!) 37047 and 37308 were in the area for a few weeks of crew route learning.
The shot was taken at 08:50hrs.
I do recall just how cold that morning was, but I have no idea if they made it to Meldon.
37308 leads 37047 through Lostwithiel, running as 0G94 - St. Blazey - Meldon. 29.01.2004, copyright Julian Stephens.
Whilst the pair were in Cornwall, they did also manage to make it onto the CDA's..
37308 and 37047 approach Lostwithiel with empty CDA's from Fowey Docks Carne Point on 07.02.2004. Copyright Jon Hird.
And at 'home', having a rest:
37047 on St. Blazey turntable. 28.02.2004, copyright Jon Hird.
47306 and 37308 at St. Blazey. 28.02.2004, copyright Jon Hird.
Many thanks indeed Julian - your photos brought back some happy memories. I'm sure they'll be much enjoyed by our readers.
I seem to recall that the locos were used for a few Meldon ballast trains (for the Burngullow dualling) as 66's weren't - at that time - cleared up the branch.
I seem to recall that the locos were used for a few Meldon ballast trains (for the Burngullow dualling) as 66's weren't - at that time - cleared up the branch.