The Nick Perring Collection - Part 8
Par, St Blazey and Goonbarrow
Clive Smith
50047 photographed by Nick from St Blazey signal box between December 1979 and January 1980. Copyright Clive Smith (Original photographer Nick Perring).
Great atmospheric shot at Par of 46023 on the 1V51 21.20 Newcastle - Newquay summer Saturday 'overnight' on the 28th August 1982. The loco would have come on at Plymouth being a Laira 'chuck out' but generally was a 47 or 50 but if you were at Plymouth at 07.00 and a peak dropped on the front and you fancied sixteen wheels up Luxulyan bank then you'd be made up. I'm presuming Nick got on despite the signal being pegged for the Newquay branch. Copyright Clive Smith (Original photographer Nick Perring).
Par in the sunshine. We think this is 37691 in March 1987 although there was no information with Nick's photo. Copyright Clive Smith (Original photographer Nick Perring).
'Tug' 60076 out in the yard at St Blazey in late 2000. The 60s took over from the class 37 pairs to work the 'Silver Bullet' train from here to Irvine. Copyright Clive Smith (Original photographer Nick Perring).
Ex-BR 08398 now English China Clays industrial shunter 402D "Annabel" at Rocks Driers at Goonbarrow. This loco has since been scrapped but was certainly there in 2008. Has anyone any idea when it was replaced? Copyright Clive Smith (Original photographer Nick Perring).
Many thanks Clive - another great batch of photos from Nick.
Plym Valley Railway
'HST Enthusiasts Day'
From Plym Valley Railway:
HST ENTHUSIASTS DAY II
We are pleased to launch our second HST Day! The day will see the unveiling of static 43063 into Intercity Swallow livery with cab visits available. There will be train rides to Plym Bridge from 142023. Site entry is £8 adults and £4 children which include unlimited train rides- standard timetable. The buffet and shop will be open with some HST railwayana available for sale.
To book tickets, click here.
HST ENTHUSIASTS DAY II
We are pleased to launch our second HST Day! The day will see the unveiling of static 43063 into Intercity Swallow livery with cab visits available. There will be train rides to Plym Bridge from 142023. Site entry is £8 adults and £4 children which include unlimited train rides- standard timetable. The buffet and shop will be open with some HST railwayana available for sale.
To book tickets, click here.
Best of luck to the Plym Valley with this event - doesn't their power car look fantastic now!
Re: 31241 Photo
Matthew Bradley
Hello Cornwall Railway Society,
I liked the photograph of Class 31241 at Paddington in June 1980 by Roger Geach, published on your website yesterday.
It reminded me of visits to the London terminus as a young enthusiast during the 1980’s. You were almost guaranteed to see a good selection of Class 31’s, Class 47’s, and Class 50’s; among the less glamorous (back then), HST’s and DMU’s. Talking of Class 50’s you can just make out the number 25 on the cab of the Class 50 in the adjacent platform to the Class 31, which means it’s 50025 ‘Invincible’.
Excellent website, keep up the great work!
Matthew Bradley.
I liked the photograph of Class 31241 at Paddington in June 1980 by Roger Geach, published on your website yesterday.
It reminded me of visits to the London terminus as a young enthusiast during the 1980’s. You were almost guaranteed to see a good selection of Class 31’s, Class 47’s, and Class 50’s; among the less glamorous (back then), HST’s and DMU’s. Talking of Class 50’s you can just make out the number 25 on the cab of the Class 50 in the adjacent platform to the Class 31, which means it’s 50025 ‘Invincible’.
Excellent website, keep up the great work!
Matthew Bradley.
Yesterdays photo of 31241 at Paddington on 02.06.1980 working ECS dutys vice a 31/4, seen here on ETH stock for Old Oak. The loco is quite clean. Copyright Roger Geach.
Many thanks Matthew, glad you enjoy the website.
I forwarded your comments onto Roger Geach, who replied as below..
I forwarded your comments onto Roger Geach, who replied as below..
RE: 50025
Roger Geach
I’m glad that my picture of 31241 was liked.
Below is another photo of 50025 at Lostwithiel with the 1050 Penzance - Paddington service.
Below is another photo of 50025 at Lostwithiel with the 1050 Penzance - Paddington service.
50025 drops down the gradient into Lostwithiel with 1axx - the 1050 Penzance - Paddington on Thursday 02.08.1984. Copyright Roger Geach.
Many thanks for filling in the gaps on the 31, Roger, as well as the 50025 photograph.
Western Region Variety
Steve Clark
An HST crosses the Usk heading out of Newport wearing an early version of GWR Green livery. Copyright Steve Clark.
33064 and 042 in the Bay at Plymouth after working a BR/NSE charter for the Open Day at Laira. Copyright Steve Clark.
08800 stabled on the turntable at the rear of Bath Road depot. Copyright Steve Clark.
Great stuff, Steve - many thanks.
SDR Railmotor
Paul Barlow
A few photos of the steam railmotor's visit to the South Devon Railway back in 2013.
Various photographs of the GWR Steam Railmotor at the South Devon Railway in 2013. Click images for enlargements and captions. All above images copyright Paul Barlow.
An interesting machine - many thanks as ever, Paul.