Noctural trains at Redruth
Mick House
Loram Grinder C2102 came through Redruth Tuesday night 3 early at 22.13 with the 6Z02 Tavistock Junction Yard to Tavistock Junction Yard Via St Erth. Vehicle number DR79247 'Roger South' leads the way. 30.06.2026, copyright Mick House.
Individual vehicles within the rail grinder (click for enlargements/captions). All images above copyright Mick House.
The late running 1A50 Night Riv arrived at Redruth 25 late at 22.41 with 57 604 Leading and 57 312 bringing up the rear. Apparently the late departure was due to low amps. 30.06.2026, copyright Mick House.
57312 on the rear of the up sleeper. 30.06.2026, copyright Mick House.
Many thanks Mick, good results on moving subjects at night!
Night Ballast Drop
Alan Peters
Freightliner 66544 on long term hire to Colas Rail working 6C42 Westbury to Castle Cary, awaiting for the possession to be granted to drop ballast between Castle Cary and Somerton on 17/06/26, the train would then proceed to Fairwater Yard to run round before working back to Westbury. Copyright Alan Peters.
Another angle of 66544 working the ballast drop. 17.06.2026, copyright Alan Peters.
Superb night shots Alan, many thanks for sharing them with us.
Wednesday's Clay
Jon Hird & Tony Shore
An additional Goonbarrow - Fowey working ran on Wednesday 1st July in place of the normal Wednesday Par Harbour - Cliffe Vale trip. 66305 winds its way down through the Luxulyan Valley with the outward working. 01.07.2026, copyright Tony Shore.
Now on the Fowey branch and very near to journeys end, 66305 crosses the causeway at the Sawmills. 01.07.2026, copyright Tony Shore.
A ship loaded with clay departs from Fowey docks. 01.07.2026, copyright Tony Shore.
With its 16 wagons discharged, 66305 now heads the train of empties back to Goonbarrow and is seen crossing the Golant Causeway. 01.07.2026, copyright Tony Shore.
A pleasing reflection shot from the harbour at Golant as 66305 continues on towards Lostwithiel. If you look really closely you'll see Tony taking his own photo! 01.07.2026, copyright Jon Hird.
Many thanks for the photos Tony, good to see you.
Test Train & Weedkiller
Mick House
Stabled at Penzance on 01.07.2026 we had 37 175, 6117, 6001, 9807, 62384 & 9714 on the Network Rail train. Copyright Mick House.
Coaches making up the test train. Click for enlargements. 01.07.2026, copyright Mick House.
Also, in Truro yard was Weed Killer DR 98906-56. 01.07.2026, copyright Mick House.
Details of the weedkiller MPV. Click for enlargements. 01.07.2026, copyright Mick House.
Many thanks for your comprehensive report Mick, much appreciated.
July 1976
Part 2
Roger Winnen
D1070 Western Gauntlet crosses Hayle Viaduct on a working from Paddington. 03.07.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
D1010 Western Campanier at Hayle. 03.07.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
D1010 Western Campaigner heads the 16.10 from Penzance to Paddington. 03.07.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
47243 Arrives at Hayle. 03.07.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.