This weekend...
From Lappa Valley Railway:
We hope to see you at our Railway 200 Gala, which takes place this weekend (14th & 15th June).
There will be special services across the two days, with every available locomotive running on our main 15” gauge railway – featuring double and triple-headed workings, parallel runs, top ‘n tailed trains and of course the grand finale on the Sunday afternoon.
Meanwhile, we'll have visiting steam on the Lakeside Railway, static displays and visiting miniature traction engines too.
Booking is highly recommended. Lappa Valley Members enjoy free entry.
More details and tickets are available on our website - click here.
We hope to see you at our Railway 200 Gala, which takes place this weekend (14th & 15th June).
There will be special services across the two days, with every available locomotive running on our main 15” gauge railway – featuring double and triple-headed workings, parallel runs, top ‘n tailed trains and of course the grand finale on the Sunday afternoon.
Meanwhile, we'll have visiting steam on the Lakeside Railway, static displays and visiting miniature traction engines too.
Booking is highly recommended. Lappa Valley Members enjoy free entry.
More details and tickets are available on our website - click here.
New kid on the block
Steve Widdowson
93007 seen at Worcester Shrub Hill entering the yard with 0Q17 0824 Worksop Down Yard ~ Long Marston for the Railive event next week. taken today Friday 13th June 25 ( does not always brings bad luck ! ) Copyright Steve Widdowson.
An interesting looking machine - many thanks, Steve.
Crompton Power at Westbury
Phil 'Shattered' Smith
33019 leads 33013 away from Westbury with a weighty stone/ballast train in this 1988 shot. Copyright Phil Smith.
Many thanks, Phil - the small Sulzers have a big job on there.
Severn Tunnel Diversions
Ken Mumford
I set out to photograph 6B33 [Theale to West Wales empty oil tanks] somewhere between Purton and Oaksey because I was not sure if this was the last day that the 4 mile 628yard long Severn Tunnel was closed.. below are some pictures from Purton Foot Crossing.
A GWR IET unit passes Purton Foot Crossing. 13.06.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.
66169, still in full EWS livery, passes Purton Common Foot Crossing with oil tanks for west Wales. 13.06.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.
The empty bogie tank wagons heading for Wales. 13.06.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.
Great results, Ken - many thanks for sharing them.
'The Flying Carrot'
Steve Widdowson
The HST that has gone from the Flying Banana to the flying Carrot ! 43257 and 43251 are seen at Worcester Shrub Hill with 1Q23 0643 Bristol Kingsland Rd to Derby RTC. 12.06.2025, copyright Steve Widdowson.
Very colourful - many thanks, Steve
Class 50's in the westcountry
In 1974
Roger Winnen
Part 3
Class 50 on the 11.00 Penzance to Paddington. 27.05.1974, copyright Roger Winnen
Class 50 Working the 12.40 Penzance to Paddington at Ponsandane Penzance. 27.05.1974, copyright Roger Winnen
50011 departs Penzance. 13.07.1974, copyright Roger Winnen
50003 at Par on the 08.05 from Penzance. 24.08.1974, copyright Roger Winnen
A Class 50 departs Penzance. 17.11.1974, copyright Roger Winnen
Stay tuned for 'Class 50's in 1975' - coming soon!
The 'Britannic Explorer' test run
Jack Burchill
66751 "Inspiration Delivered" leaves Exeter St Davids with the 5Z25 Fowey to Bruton. 8/6/25, copyright Jack Burchill.
57310"UK Railtours" brings up the rear. 8/6/25, copyright Jack Burchill.
Many thanks, Jack
'Banjo Signal'
Steve Widdowson
Below is a picture of 172340 + 172221 at Worcester SH under a 'Banjo Signal - the big disc signal, top left.
There is a lot of talk that this "Banjo" is the last in the country, does anyone know of any others?
There is a lot of talk that this "Banjo" is the last in the country, does anyone know of any others?
172340 + 172221 at Worcester Shrub Hill with 2V60, the 1303 Dorridge to Worcester Foregate Street. Steve asks if anybody knows of any other signals of the same type as that in the front left of the photo. Copyright Steve Widdowson.
A good question, Steve - not a signal we're likely to encounter here in Cornwall, but perhaps somebody may know of another. Please drop us an email at [email protected] if you've any suggestions.