Westbury Engineering Occupation
December 2024 - January 2025
Guy Vincent
Platform 2 on 7th January following removal of the track and sub-formation. This line (2) was last renewed in 1984 when the station was remodelled and MAS came into use. Line 1 was renewed in January 2013 and line 3 through the station in 2008. Copyright Guy Vincent.
Platform 2 on 7th January following removal of the track and sub-formation. This line (2) was last renewed in 1984 when the station was remodelled and MAS came into use. Line 1 was renewed in January 2013 and line 3 through the station in 2008. Copyright Guy Vincent.
Platform 2 on 7th January following removal of the track and sub-formation. This line (2) was last renewed in 1984 when the station was remodelled and MAS came into use. Line 1 was renewed in January 2013 and line 3 through the station in 2008. Copyright Guy Vincent.
Platform 2 on 7th January following removal of the track and sub-formation. This line (2) was last renewed in 1984 when the station was remodelled and MAS came into use. Line 1 was renewed in January 2013 and line 3 through the station in 2008. Copyright Guy Vincent.
Taken very early on 8th January, new sleepers and rails being laid in position through platform 2. Above the subway modern plastic sleepers are used as these are lighter than standard concrete sleepers. Copyright Guy Vincent.
Taken very early on 8th January, new sleepers and rails being laid in position through platform 2. Above the subway modern plastic sleepers are used as these are lighter than standard concrete sleepers. Copyright Guy Vincent.
Taken very early on 8th January, new sleepers and rails being laid in position through platform 2. Above the subway modern plastic sleepers are used as these are lighter than standard concrete sleepers. Copyright Guy Vincent.
Taken very early on 8th January, new sleepers and rails being laid in position through platform 2. Above the subway modern plastic sleepers are used as these are lighter than standard concrete sleepers. Copyright Guy Vincent.
Sunday 12th January. Two enhanced views from the road bridge as work continues on the station. Further out, points leading from line 1 across to line 2 are being worked on and, to the right, line 3 leading into platform 3 is being renewed. Note the locos present, most have been here since work started on 25th December. Copyright Guy Vincent.
Sunday 12th January. Two enhanced views from the road bridge as work continues on the station. Further out, points leading from line 1 across to line 2 are being worked on and, to the right, line 3 leading into platform 3 is being renewed. Note the locos present, most have been here since work started on 25th December. Copyright Guy Vincent.
Many thanks again, Guy - we look forwards to the next update
Riding the rails in January
By Roger Winnen
(Part 2)
13.01.2025 - The 11.50 Plymouth Penzance service passes through Saltash. Copyright Roger Winnen
13.01.2025 - 43187 and 43189 comes to a stand at Saltash on the Penzance service. Copyright Roger Winnen
13.01.2025 - Departing for Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen
13.01.2025 - A very nice cafe is open to the public situated in the Saltash Station buildings. A nice variety is shown on the menu. Copyright Roger Winnen
13.01.2025 - Ladies and Gents are also available in the Cafe area. Copyright Roger Winnen
13.01.2025 - The station buildings. Copyright Roger Winnen
More from Roger tomorrow - stay tuned!
'Great Western'
Phil 'Shattered' Smith
Still wearing the popular First Great Western green and gold livery, 43185 'Great Western' is seen at Bristol Temple Meads. Copyright Phil Smith.
Many thanks, Phil
The new and the old at Dowgas
Jon Hird
GWR IET 800031 speeds past Dowgas (near Coombe) with the 11:50 Penzance - Plymouth. 14.01.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
A few minutes later came a 'Castle' formed of 43198 and 43097 working the 11:42 Plymouth to Penzance. 14.01.2025, copyright Jon Hird.