A few from the archives
Steve Clark
Another rainy day in Kernow and no Clay running!! So back to the Archives for some more Class 47s
47598 is about to be uncoupled from its stock having worked a Thames Vally Commuter service as far as Reading. It provides a contrast with its rolling stock having been painted in 'revised NSE livery with a darker blue bodyside'. A smart looking UID 47 waits to head a Cross Country service. Copyright Steve Clark.
47583 County of Hertfordshire awaits departure from Reading with a Paddington bound service. Copyright Steve Clark.
47202 awaits the Cutters torch at Bath Road having been in a collision with 33032 at Frome in 1987. Copyright Steve Clark.
Many thanks Steve. 47202 looks to have taken quite a hit - not much protection for the crew in those cabs sadly.
Legend no more
Jon Hird
43093, denamed and with its popular 'Legends of the Great Western' bodyside decals removed, stands in Laira awaiting its fate. In the background is long term parts donor/'Christmas Tree' 43088. 01.02.2026, copyright Jon Hird.
43156 - the last remaining power car owned outright by GWR - stored still complete with its branding and nameplates. Also on site, but not visible, was 43092. Presumably inside the shed. 01.02.2026, copyright Jon Hird.
February 1976
Part 2
Roger Winnen
A Plymouth Railway Circle walk to Wadebridge
Dunmere Halt. 06.02.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
Boscarne Exchange Platform. 06.02.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
Boscarne Exchange with Keith & family, Peter Moore etc. 06.02.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
Boscarne Junction. 06.02.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
Nanstallon Platform. 06.02.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
Around Grogley. 06.02.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
GWR 150 - 1985
Ian Thomas
Running as part of the GWR 150 Celebrations, 5051 DRYSLLWYN CASTLE & 4930 HAGLEY HALL pass Aller Junction with 'THE GREAT WESTERN LTD' 1Z47. 07.07.1985, copyright Ian Thomas.
4930 HAGLEY HALL & 7819 HINTON MANOR pass Langstone Rock with 'THE GREAT WESTERN LTD' 1Z47. 08.04.1985, copyright Ian Thomas.
A superb pair of photos Ian, thank you very much for sharing them with us.