Diesel Day at
The Bodmin Railway
Tony Shore
With resident steam loco 5552 in for servicing on Thursday 18th June, class 47 47306 was called upon to work the lines services.
47306 is also due out this coming Saturday - the 20th - times and fares available on the Bodmin Railway website.
47306 is also due out this coming Saturday - the 20th - times and fares available on the Bodmin Railway website.
47306 near the top of the climb from Bodmin Parkway working the 1230 Bodmin Parkway - Bodmin General. 18.06.2026, copyright Tony Shore.
The 1405 from Boscarne Junction arrives at Bodmin General. 18.06.2026, copyright Tony Shore.
08444 arrives at Bodmin General from Parkway with the works train. 18.06.2026, copyright Tony Shore.
08444 after running round at Bodmin General. 18.06.2026, copyright Tony Shore.
47306 departs Bodmin General with the final service of the day, the 1450 Bodmin General - Bodmin Parkway. 18.06.2026, copyright Tony Shore.
Bagnall Saddle Tank 'Judy' was in steam providing brake van rides for customers who may have come in search of a steam-fix and may otherwise have been disappointed by the appearance of 47306 on the train. 18.06.2026, copyright Tony Shore.
Many thanks Tony - plenty to see at Bodmin.
Bristol Crompton
Michael Adams
Another picture from Michael Adams shows 33106 at Temple Meads(not Barrow Road!) with a service for Portsmouth on 25 August 1984. Copyright Michael Adams.
Many thanks to Michael Adams, and Michael Forward for sending this one over - full of atmosphere.
Harmans Cross
Graham Jakes
A couple of shots of the "U-Boat" taken on Wednesday.
I am part of the team who look after the station. My specific task is the grass cutting.
I am part of the team who look after the station. My specific task is the grass cutting.
'U Boat' 31806 calls at Harmans Cross on the Swanage Railway. 17.06.2026, copyright Graham Jakes.
'U Boat' 31806 calls at Harmans Cross on the Swanage Railway. 17.06.2026, copyright Graham Jakes.
Many thanks Graham, and to Ken Mumford for sending these across. A charming station.
June 1976
Part 19
Roger Winnen
53808 Under restoration at Minehead. 26.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
D7017 under restoration at Minehead Station. 26.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
A Prairie under restoration at Minehead (4561?). 26.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
Victor awaits departure from Minehead. 26.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
Blue Anchor Station from the rear of the train. 26.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
Blue Anchor Signal Box. 26.06.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.