Southern Syphon!
'Caroline' heads to Bere Alston
Brian Pibworth, Martin Scane, Clive Smith, Jon Hird & Mark Lynam
Friday 12th May brought with it an unusual chance to photograph a locomotive on the former Southern/LSWR mainline during daylight hours.
37418 propelled inspection saloon 'Caroline' from Exeter - Bere Alston, before returning to Taunton.
The train conveyed various railway 'bosses' along with some local MP's.
37418 propelled inspection saloon 'Caroline' from Exeter - Bere Alston, before returning to Taunton.
The train conveyed various railway 'bosses' along with some local MP's.
Caroline and her Highland escort wait between turns in Hyde Park Siding, Exeter St Davids on 11/06/26 with adjacent GWR 150265 and the 2K13 1845 Exeter St Davids to Okehampton. 11.06.2026, copyright Brian Pibworth.
Now on the Gunnislake Branch, Loram 37418 propels Inspection Saloon Caroline across Tamerton Bridge with the 2Z56 10.17 Exeter - Bere Alston. 12.06.2026, copyright Clive Smith.
37418 propels 'Caroline' onto Tavy Bridge. 12.06.2026, copyright Jon Hird.
'Caroline' arrives at Bere Alston. 12.06.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.
37418 propelling 'Caroline' through Bere Alston. 12.06.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.
The train runs as far as is possible into the stub of the former Tavistock line. 12.06.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.
The driver is now in the cab of 37418 and the train departs for Taunton. 12.06.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.
'Caroline' disappears around the curve towards Bere Ferrers. 12.06.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.
The returning excursion rattles over the magnificent 17-arch Tavy Bridge as it heads back towards Plymouth. 12.06.2026, copyright Jon Hird.
Loram 37418 now hauls inspection saloon Caroline with the 2Z56 12.19 Bere Alston - Taunton. 12.06.2026, copyright Clive Smith.
Spot the train - and Clive! A drone shot as the train returns over Tamerton Viaduct. 12.06.2026, copyright Jon Hird.
37518 with inspection saloon Caroline working 2Z56 Exeter St Davids to Taunton via Bere Alston. This is the return trip running around 7 mins early having just joined the sea wall at Teignmouth. 12.06.2026, copyright Martin Scane.
Many thanks all - it was great to see the 37 and even better to see something of interest on the Gunnislake Branch.
The Gunnislake Unit
Jon Hird & Mark Lynam
150249 runs onto Tavy Bridge working the 1028 Plymouth - Gunnislake. 12.06.2026, copyright Jon Hird.
150249 working 2G78 1119 Gunnislake to Plymouth arrives at Bere Alston from Gunnislake. 12.06.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.
With the driver in the opposite cab, the 150 is ready to depart for Bere Ferrers and Plymouth. 12.06.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.
150249 continues its journey on the 1119 Gunnislake - Plymouth, crossing Tavy Bridge. 12.06.2026, copyright Jon Hird.
Many thanks Mark, a little gap-filler between the 37!
June 1976
Part 13
Roger Winnen
Minehead station. 26.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
Cadleigh Station. 26.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
Thornverton on the Exe Valley. 26.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
Thornverton on the Exe Valley. 26.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
Thornverton on the Exe Valley. 26.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
Thornverton on the Exe Valley. 26.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
The Party looking around the station. 26.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
Great Western Railway Notice. 26.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
Up Exe Halt. 26.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.