- Tonight! -
Please join us this evening, when Roger Winnen will present a display of historic photographs featuring the western region in the 1970's.
Meeting at the Memorial Hall of the Redruth Methodist Church (above the railway station - TR15 2EG), the show commences at 18:30.
We hope to see you there!
Meeting at the Memorial Hall of the Redruth Methodist Church (above the railway station - TR15 2EG), the show commences at 18:30.
We hope to see you there!
Mid-Cornwall Magic
Steve Clark
800316 catches the sun as it heads West over Moorswater Viaduct with the 1C55 07.38 Bristol Temple Meads to Penzance service. 03.01.2025, copyright Steve Clark.
Sometimes things happen for a reason. I had to move my Car to allow a Farmer access to a field and had to relocate due to the narrow lane. I stumbled on this view of the viaduct then spotted a thawed puddle. I was laid out horizontally in the frosty undergrowth to get low enough for the reflection but i think it was worth it!! 43097 'Castle Drogo leads the 2C11 10.15 Plymouth to Penzance with 43188 'Newport Castle' just out of sight on the rear. 03.01.2025, copyright Steve Clark.
Next to Menheniot. I needed a nice short train to fit the Viaduct and GWR duly obliged by rostering 150244 on Plymouth to Penzance shuttles. Here is the 150 heading East with 2P09, the 09.50 off Penzance. 03.01.2025, copyright Steve Clark.
Final shot from a good couple of hours sees 800303 at speed through Menheniot on the 1A84 10.20 Penzance to Paddington, with just 261 and a bit miles to go before reaching London!! My drive home for a spot of lunch was mostly in cloud before duty calls for a shopping trip to Truro in the afternoon!! 03.01.2025, copyright Steve Clark.
Many thanks indeed, Steve - some great shots in some lovely winter light, well done.
The Plain Line Pattern Recognition Train
Visits Penzance
Joe Birchall
Today, whilst in Penzance, we just happened to cross paths with the monthly test train, headed by the 43 274, with 43 303 at the rear. 10.01.2025, copyright Joe Birchall.
Many thanks Joe, fortunate timing for you.
Climbing Treverrin
Roger Geach
25223 is en route to Lostwithiel to shunt the milk train, seen climing Treverrin from the farm overbridge on 22.08.1974. Copyright Roger Geach
Many thanks, Roger - a different viewpoint
Devon Miscellany
Paul Barlow
143 603 works 1123 Exmouth to Paignton Exminster 15 May 2010. Copyright Paul Barlow.
4965 'Rood Ashton Hall' and 5043 'Earl of Mount Edgcumbe' work the 0701 Birmingham Snow Hill - Plymouth 15 May 2010. Copyright Paul Barlow.
67005 67006 working the 1350 Taunton - Plymouth 15 May 2010. Copyright Paul Barlow.
An unidentified FGW HST works the 1006 Paddington to Plymouth past Gissions, Exminster 15 May 2010. Copyright Paul Barlow. (Can anybody ID it?)
Many thanks, Paul - a busy day up there in Devon