Due to the fact that I've been away for a few days and due to certain operational difficulties far away from home I'm afraid that the continuance of Rogers pictures from Saturday 2nd August is a little late coming on to site - my apologies. However, his collection is definitely not to be missed especially those unique shots taken from the back window of the Saturdays only treat - the loco hauled train Par - Exeter - Penzance.
140802g Saltash Station, not a welcoming view for passengers coming into Cornwall. The upside building is disgrace. Copyright Roger Winnen
140802h Crossing the Border into Devon looking through the Royal Albert Bridge. The morning sun provides excellent illumination. Copyright Roger Winnen
140802i The head of the train is passing the site of Bittaford Platform which was closed 2nd March 1959. Copyright Roger Winnen A few remnants of old fencing at the top of the cutting on the up side are the only reminders of the station site.
140802j Leaving Dainton Tunnel note the gradient change. Copyright Roger Winnen
140802l A lucky photograph at Exeter with two trains on the former LSWR Route, the bank up to Central station, and an HST and Voyager on the Main Line. Copyright Roger Winnen
140802m This was the 09.54 Pz-Padd which terminated at Taunton, here seen returning with the Atlantic Coast Exp to Newquay-- Copyright Roger Winnen
140802n Roger in David Tozer country! A hybrid 150 unit 150927 forming the 16.25 from Exmouth to Barnstaple. Copyright Roger Winnen
140802o 57604 arrives at Platform 1 with the return 17.50 to Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen Red Cow level crossing in the background.
140802q Crossing Weston Mill Viaduct, a very interesting study. Copyright Roger Winnen
140802r On such a fine evening worth another shot - the Devonport Dockyard line bears to the right into a cutting in the distance. Weston Mill Viaduct. Copyright Roger Winnen
140802s 43163 again on what seems to be the 17.26 Newquay-Paddington working. A very lucky chance shot as 43163 keeps to the up main at the crossover normally traversed by Plymouth to Gunnislake trains. Copyright Roger Winnen