Hot off the press!
Gen!
First '175's' to Cornwall - Today!
Subject to the usual caveats, it is planned that today - 15.07 - we will see the first GWR Class 175 visit Cornwall for testing/crew training purposes.
The unit will work the following services:
5Z21 0930 Laira T.& R.S.M.D. to Saltash
5Z22 1015 Saltash to Plymouth
5Z23 1056 Plymouth to Liskeard
5Z24 1135 Liskeard to Plymouth
5Z25 1319 Plymouth to Liskeard
5Z26 1351 Liskeard to Laira T.& R.S.M.D.
The unit will work the following services:
5Z21 0930 Laira T.& R.S.M.D. to Saltash
5Z22 1015 Saltash to Plymouth
5Z23 1056 Plymouth to Liskeard
5Z24 1135 Liskeard to Plymouth
5Z25 1319 Plymouth to Liskeard
5Z26 1351 Liskeard to Laira T.& R.S.M.D.
If you photograph these workings, please send us your photos! [email protected]
The Flying Scotsman
At the West Somerset Railway
Jonathan Harbage
Today 13/07/25 I went on the rearranged Flying Scotsman. It was cancelled on Friday due to operational issues at the WSR. Here is 60103 and returning engine D6656. A wonderful day.
'The worlds most famous steam engine' 60103 'Flying Scotsman' at Minehead. 13.07.2025, copyright Jonathan Harbage.
Class 33 D6656 on the rear of the train in the Somerset countryside. 13.07.2025, copyright Jonathan Harbage.
Views of the coast from the train. 13.07.2025, copyright Jonathan Harbage.
D6656 at Minehead. 13.07.2025, copyright Jonathan Harbage.
Really glad you got to enjoy your trip, Jonathan - just a day late. Thanks for the photos.
Unusual Combination
On The South Devon Railway
Clive Smith
The previous day the South Devon Railway had a steam only working but the Sunday saw the GWR 0-6-0 pannier 1369 assisted by resident rat 25262 though the 25 was doing most of the work with the odd whistle, clank and chuff from 1369. I expect the customers who had paid for the Sunday Lunch train would have been somewhat disappointed with just a 'box on wheels' on the front of their train. Presumably the SDR are reviewing the running of steam due to the dry conditions nationwide though rain is forecast for Devon this week. The pair are seen at Buckfastleigh on the 10.30 Buckfastleigh - Totnes. 13.07.2025, copyright Clive Smith.
The unlikely pair are seen at Totnes on the 11.20 Totnes Littlehempston - Buckfastleigh. The two locos ran round separately at Totnes with 1369 taking on water there as the water tank at Buckfastleigh has been malfunctioning. 13.07.2025, copyright Clive Smith.
Many thanks, Clive - the dry weather certainly brings its advantages to diesel enthusiasts in particular!
Castles beneath the roof
Roger Winnen
43004 Works the 15.20 service Penzance to Plymouth. 14.07.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
43189 Caerphilly Castle tails the 15.20 to Plymouth. 14.07.2025, copyright Roger Winnen
43189 at the buffer stops. 14.07.2025, copyright Roger Winnen
43189 Photographed from the balcony at Penzance. 14.07.2025, copyright Roger Winnen
The 15.20 departure to Plymouth 43189 and 43004. 14.07.2025, copyright Roger Winnen
43042 Tregenna Castle and 43186 Taunton Castle arrive at Penzance with the 13.40 Plymouth to Penzance service. 14.07.2025, copyright Roger Winnen
47306 Running Day
Steve Clark
Another Diesel day at Bodmin and another day that I was working, although the job I had meant that I could get out and see the majority of the trains. The heatwave finally arrived in Cornwall on Thursday after a few days of heavy cloud and Saturday was cloudless skies all day. 47306 'The Sapper' was given a run out and the RFD liveried Class 47 is seen about to pass under the A38 having just departed from Colesloggett Halt on the 10.30 departure from Bodmin General Since I have been in Cornwall these are my first sunny shots of 47306 at the 4th attempt!!! Nice to see Mark Lynam out and about. 12.07.2025, copyright Steve Clark.
After completing my driving for the day at 12.30 I was then on a 'paid break' til 2pm and I managed to pop out to Bodmin Parkway and see the 13.32 arrival which was the 13.15 off Bodmin General. 12.07.2025, copyright Steve Clark.
On the little photographed branch to Boscarne Junction, 47306 powers upgrade on the last leg of its journey to Bodmin General. 12.07.2025, copyright Steve Clark.
After arrival from Boscarne Jn, 47306 reverses the stock back far enough to allow it to run round the stock. 12.07.2025, copyright Steve Clark.
Recently overhauled 08444 and the Lowmac Wagon at Bodmin General. 12.07.2025, copyright Steve Clark.
Many thanks, Steve - great pics.
Luxulyan Clay
Jon Hird
This weeks clay loco, 66034, passes through Luxulyan with 13 JIA's loaded with Clay for Fowey. 14.07.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
Powderham from above
Paul Barlow
Class 40 D213 Andania on 1635 Kingswear to Three Bridges passes Powderham (47805 was on the rear) 12 July 2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
Class 40 D213 Andania on 1635 Kingswear to Three Bridges passes Powderham (47805 was on the rear) 12 July 2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
Many thanks, Paul - a modern take on a classic location.