Betty Chandler
The funeral service of Betty Chandler takes place at St Merryn Parish Church near Padstow on Thursday 15th August 2024 at 11.00am followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only.
44871 works 'The Royal Duchy'
Bristol Temple Meads - Par & Return
28.07.2024
Martin Scane, Roger Winnen, Neil Phillips, David Tozer, Andrew Triggs, Steve Clark & Jon Hird
44871 at Bishopsteignton in the Teign Valley on its way to Par. Copyright Martin Scane.
Plymouth - 44871 With the Railway Touring Company Bristol to Par service. Copyright Roger Winnen
Plymouth - 44871 With the Railway Touring Company Bristol to Par service. Copyright Roger Winnen
Variety at Plymouth its the Sunday Lunch hour. Copyright Roger Winnen
44871 crosses the River Tiddy at St. Germans. Copyright Jon Hird.
Black 5' No.44871 working 1Z33 08.48 Bristol T.M-Par 'Royal Duchy' passing Restormel, running 25 late at 14.09 (with 47812 at the rear Copyright Andrew Triggs
44871 arrives at Par Station. Copyright Roger Winnen
44871 on 1Z33 08.48 Bristol Temple Meads - Par arrives at its destination, 22 minutes late at 14.19. A down train in the up platform 2 is an unfamiliar sight. 28th July 2024. Copyright Neil Phillips.
Off loading its passengers foe a coach tour around the St Austell Bay sites. Copyright Roger Winnen
47812 and the Newquay to Paddington arrives at Par. Copyright Roger Winnen
44871 has just eased forward slightly to allow 800307 a clear departure from Par with 1A89 13.35 Newquay - Paddington. 28th July 2024. Copyright Neil Phillips.
The Newquay to Paddington service departs Par. Copyright Roger Winnen
The Class 47812 moves forward before reversing into the Newquay lines for stabling. Copyright Roger Winnen
44871 With the rolling stock moves forward to stable the stock. Copyright Roger Winnen
The former bracket signal post still stands after nearly 6 months. Copyright Roger Winnen
Having left back-up diesel 47812 to park the train, 44871 as 0Z33 finds a semaphore signal on its way to St Blazey's turntable and a coal lorry. 28th July 2024. Copyright Neil Phillips.
'Welcome to Clay Country' - 44871 reverses through St. Blazey T&RSD past CDA Wagon 375102. Copyright Jon Hird.
Coaling in progress (a very generous provision, I hope there were no 'flying lump' incidents on the return journey!) 28th July 2024. Copyright Neil Phillips.
A side-on view of 44871 during refuelling from the eaves of the former roundhouse. Copyright Jon Hird.
CDA 375102 and 44871 on the turntable. Copyright Jon Hird.
47812 working 0Z34 15.52 St Blazey LIP-Par, running out of the Station. Copyright Andrew Triggs
Almost a full house at Par with a Class 158, 220/221 and the railtour. The young enthusiasts on the platform end are hoping for some 'tones' from the departing XC service! Copyright Steve Clark.
44871 running back into Par working 5Z34 16.13 Par-Par. Copyright Andrew Triggs
44871 appears from the curve. Copyright Steve Clark.
As 802004 pulls away with 2P21 15.45 Penzance - Plymouth, 44871 waits to follow with the return special. 28th July 2024. Copyright Neil Phillips.
Nothing much wrong with 44871's boiler as it gets under way with 1Z34 16.51 Par - Bristol Temple Meads. 28th July 2024. Copyright Neil Phillips.
Steve and Neil must have been stood practically shoulder to shoulder as this photo proves. Copyright Steve Clark.
On time departure from Platform 3 with the return 1Z64 16.51 Par-Bristol T.M, 47812 on the rear of the Tour with 44871 leading in the distance. Copyright Andrew Triggs
In absolutely perfect conditions, 44871 rushes through Restormel on her way back to Bristol. Copyright Jon Hird.
The return train being the 16.51 Par to Bristol is seen approaching Liskeard Station. Copyright Roger Winnen
The return train being the 16.51 Par to Bristol is seen approaching Liskeard Station. Copyright Roger Winnen
The return train being the 16.51 Par to Bristol is seen approaching Liskeard Station. Copyright Roger Winnen
44871 1Z34 'The Royal Duchy' 1651 Par to Bristol Temple Meads taken at the Exwick Flood Relief Channel, Exeter. Copyright Paul Barlow
Betton Grange on
The West Somerset Railway
Trevor Tremethick
The West Somerset Railway
Trevor Tremethick
Hello Keith and Roger
Just three from today's visit. but hopefully they will give an impression.
Kind regards
Trevor
Just three from today's visit. but hopefully they will give an impression.
Kind regards
Trevor
6880 arrives Williton, 1440 ex-Bishops Lydeard, WSR 28.07.2024. Signalman prepares ro receive token. Copyright Trevor Tremethick
7812 crosses 6880 at Williton WSR 28.07.2024. Copyright Trevor Tremethick (38)
6880 leaves Williton, 1440 ex-Bishops Lydeard, WSR 28.07.2024. Copyright Trevor Tremethick (43)
Many Thanks Trevor
West of Cornwall Freight
29th December 1974
By Roger Winnen
Part 2
29.12.1974. Roger has walked down from the station to the wharf, to photograph 25275 on the Hayle Freight. Copyright Roger Winnen.
'Beware of trains!' Roger certainly is being that. The Class 25 propels its wagons past a selection of (now) classic cars. Copyright Roger Winnen.
With Hayle power station in the background, 25275 continues to propel back. Copyright Roger Winnen.
A small sulzer driven by a driver with a flat cap and a pipe - a perfect 1970s British Rail scene! Copyright Roger Winnen.
With the shunting complete, 25275 heads for the gradient which will take it back to the mainline. Copyright Roger Winnen.
The train crosses the swinging bridge at Hayle. Copyright Roger Winnen.
Stranded Network Rail Vehicle
Neil Phillips
Hello Roger and Keith,
On 4th July Jon H posted a drone's eye view of St Blazey Yard featuring a Class 37-hauled Network Rail test train which had run into brake problems while working the Parkandillack branch. The former motorail van behind 37219, NVA 96608, must indeed have been the culprit since nearly 4 weeks later it is standing forlorn in St Blazey Yard awaiting rescue. If repair where it stands cannot be achieved it's likely that rescue will be in the form of road transport.
I'll be keeping an eye on it!
Best regards
Neil Phillips
On 4th July Jon H posted a drone's eye view of St Blazey Yard featuring a Class 37-hauled Network Rail test train which had run into brake problems while working the Parkandillack branch. The former motorail van behind 37219, NVA 96608, must indeed have been the culprit since nearly 4 weeks later it is standing forlorn in St Blazey Yard awaiting rescue. If repair where it stands cannot be achieved it's likely that rescue will be in the form of road transport.
I'll be keeping an eye on it!
Best regards
Neil Phillips
NVA 96608 on an extended Cornish getaway at St. Blazey, awaiting rescue. Copyright Neil Phillips.
Many thanks Neil - please let us know if you spot it on the move!
Cornish Mixture - 28.07.2024
Roger Winnen & Jon Hird
GWR Small Prarie 5552 on the first Bodmin Railway train of the day at Bodmin Parkway. 5552 recently returned to traffic following repair work to her pistons. Copyright Roger Winnen.
A GWR IET heads west over St. Germans viaduct. Copyright Jon Hird.
A Crosscountry Class 220 Voyager heads West over St. Germans Viaduct. Copyright Jon Hird.
5552 Is seen at Bodmin General on the last train of the day. Copyright Roger Winnen.
The Class 10 Shunter at Bodmin on loan from the Helston Railway. Copyright Roger Winnen
A GWR Hitachi unit heads east through Restormel. Copyright Jon Hird.