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July 27th 2025

27/7/2025

 

The Tor Bay & Dart Express
45118 to the west

Martin Duff, Clive Smith, Paul Barlow, Andrew Triggs, Steve Howard, David Tozer, Jon Hird, Sam Ryder & Bill Elston

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45118 awaits departure from Derby with the 'Tor Bay & Dart Express'. 26.07.2025, copyright Martin Duff.
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On board the railtour, with plenty of period-correct accessories! 26.07.2025, copyright Martin Duff.
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45118 The Royal Artilleryman with the 0655 1Z14 Derby to Kingswear passing Stoke Canon. 26.07.2025, copyright David Tozer.
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47709/47712 on the rear at Stoke Canon. 26.07.2025, copyright David Tozer.
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45118 in the mizzle at Rockstone Bridge, Dawlish with the 1Z14 06.55 Derby - Kingswear Inter City 'Torbay & Dart Express' with 47712 masquerading as 47709 and 47711 on the rear. It was 2006 when I last saw a peak along here when 45112 likewise went to Kingswear. What a marvellous sight. 26.07.2025, copyright Clive Smith.
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45118 approaches teignmouth station with the 0655 derby to Kingswear 26 July 2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
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The driver applies the power as 45118 climbs a slippery Goodrington Bank. 26.07.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
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45118 'The Royal Artilleryman' climbing Goodrington Bank (with 47712 on the rear) working 1Z14 06.55 Derby-Kingswear (For Dartmouth) 'Tor Bay and Dart Express'. 26.07.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
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The Peak leaves Paignton behind as it heads on towards Churston and Kingswear. 26.07.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
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The railtour was held at Churston for the steam service train to pass, which meant it was possible to beat it to Kingswear where the weather had somewhat deteriorated. 26.07.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
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45118 arriving at Kingswear. 26.07.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
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45118 'touches down' at Kingswear. 26.07.2025, copyright Steve Howard.
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45118 from the wall at Kingswear. 26.07.2025, copyright Martin Duff.
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The crew prepare to fire up 47709 (47712) to do the shunt at Kingswear. 26.07.2025, copyright Steve Howard.
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45118 reverses out of Kingswear station. 26.07.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
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47712 and 45118 at Kingswear. 26.07.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
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A closer view of the pair of Sulzers at a rainy Kingswear. 26.07.2025, copyright Martin Duff.
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Another view of the locos during the Kingswear shunt. 26.07.2025, copyright Martin Duff.
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7827 Lydham Manor approaches Kingswear 45118 has just reversed the empty stock out of the bay platform. 26.07.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
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45118 and 47712 are engaged in some shunting at Kingswear. 26.07.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
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45118 running back into Kingswear station following release off the Tour stock, before departing light for refuelling at Churston. 26.07.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
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With the colourful backdrop of Kingswear behind it, 45118 heads to Churston for refuelling by road tanker. 26.07.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
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45118 heads to Churston. 26.07.2025, copyright Martin Duff.
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The clouds are beginning to part as 47712 shunts at Kingswear. Behind the loco is the Dartmouth Royal Naval College. 26.07.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
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47712 draws the Tour ECS back into Kingswear station, viewed from the footbridge. 26.07.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
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45118 arrives at Churston for refuelling. 26.07.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
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45118 then went to Churston for some additional fuel from a tanker. The crew take the opportunity to get a photo of passing 7827 Lydham Manor on a Paignton - Kingswear train. 26.07.2025, copyright Clive Smith.
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45118 at Churston. 26.07.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
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45118 at Churston following re-fuelling. 26.07.2025, copyright Clive Smith.
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At Kingswear, the sun has come out! 26.07.2025, copyright Martin Duff.
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45118 awaits departure from Kingswear with the return working. 26.07.2025, copyright Martin Duff.
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45118 with 47712 on the rear pass Waterside with the 1620 Kingswear to Derby. 26.07.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
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45118 at Waterside in Goodrington with the 1Z15 16.21 Kingswear - Derby 'Torbay & Dart Express' with ID crisis 47712 on the rear. A magnificent location where the sun just about played ball. 26.07.2025, copyright Clive Smith.
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3 shots from the same spot but each composed slightly differently. The return 1Z15 16.29 Kingswear-Derby Tor Bay and Dart Express passing Waterside, heading to Paignton with 45118 leading. 26.07.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
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47709/47712/47711 on the rear of the tour at Paignton. 26.07.2025, copyright Martin Duff.
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45118 calls at Torquay. 26.07.2025, copyright Martin Duff.
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45118 calls at Torquay. 26.07.2025, copyright Martin Duff.
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45118 powering towards the fishermans crossing near Cockwood in some lovely sunshine. 26.07.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
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A drone shot from around 100m further east. 26.07.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
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A little further along again, the returning tour approaches Cockwood Harbour. 26.07.2025, copyright Sam Ryder.
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Today we had the rare appearance of a Peak class 45/1 on the G W main line. No 45118 ROYAL ARTILLERYMAN worked the return leg, 1Z15,of a run from Derby to Kingswear and is seen here passing Creech 10min early. 26.07.2025, copyright Bill Elston.
Many thanks, all - the weather came good in the end! Great to see a 'Peak' back on home turf, its been a while.

Penmere '100 Gala'
Roger Winnen & John Roberts

On Saturday 26.07.2025, the Friends of Penmere Platform held a gala to celebrate the stations 100th anniversary. Attractions featured model displays, a traction engine, vintage cars and various stalls.
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150249 arrives at Penmere Platform. 26.07.2025, copyright John Roberts.
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Festivities at Penmere. 26.07.2025, copyright John Roberts.
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Penmere Celebrates 100 years. 26.07.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
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Vintage Cars and Karl Hewlett and his mother. 26.07.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
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Various artefacts on display at Penmere. 26.07.2025, copyright John Roberts.
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Helston Railway in attendance. 26.07.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
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Traction engine in attendance at Penmere. 26.07.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
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Timetables of the Falmouth Branch. 26.07.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
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Vintage Cars and the Skinners Beer Tent behind. 26.07.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
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Friends of Penmere manning the stalls. 26.07.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
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Browsers reading through the local information. 26.07.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
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Plenty of information in the books on view. 26.07.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
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The Traction Engine is seen pulling away from Penmere. 26.07.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
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Penmere Platform. 26.07.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
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Awaiting the next train to Truro Congratulations to the Friends of Penmere. 26.07.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
Thanks both, looks like a great event - well done to the Friends of Penmere Platform.

The Bodmin Railway
China Clay Gala
Mark Lynam

The Bodmin Railway China Clay Gala is being held this weekend (26th/27th July) and features a wide selection of locomotives working and on display, along with various clay wagons in use.
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47306 heads down the gradient past Charlies Gate with a train for Bodmin Parkway. 26.07.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
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08444 at Bodmin Parkway running round the clay hoods/OOV wagons. 26.07.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
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08444 at Boscarne Junction with the vacuum braked goods. 26.07.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
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47306 arriving back at Bodmin General from Boscarne with a rake of 6 CDA wagons. 26.07.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
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47306 at Bodmin General with the CDAs. 26.07.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
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Ex Port of Par Bagnall Saddle Tank Judy passes Sentinel Shunter 'Denise' at Bodmin General. 26.07.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
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'Judy' giving passenger rides in the converted clay hood wagon. 26.07.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
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47306 cresting the hill from Parkway with the CDA rake. 26.07.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
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The two goods sets seen outside Bodmin General as 47306 with the CDA's passes 08444 with the OOV's. 26.07.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
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08444 heading to Bodmin Parkway with the goods. 26.07.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
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A smashing scene as 08444 returns from Parkway with the hoods and brake van in tow. 26.07.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
Many thanks for the wonderful photos, Mark.

The Gala continues today (Sunday) - worth a visit if you're at a loose end!

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