5029 'Nunney Castle' works:
London to Paignton & Kingswear Via Dawlish
Steve Widdowson, David Tozer, Martin Scane,
37521 {D5817} towing 5029 Nunney Castle to Bishops Lydeard, pictured passing Worcester Yard. 20.06.2025, copyright Steve Widdowson.
37521 {D5817} towing 5029 Nunney Castle to Bishops Lydeard, pictured passing Worcester Yard. 20.06.2025, copyright Steve Widdowson.
5029 'Nunney Castle with 57311 tucked inside and on the rear was 57002 1Z31 0649 London Victoria to Kingswear (For Dartmouth)taken at Stafford's Bridge just as a shower of rain was clearing. 21.06.2025, copyright David Tozer.
Nunney Castle passing through Teignmouth station. It was a jolly close call for the photograph as the 166 Paignton to Exmouth service had literally just crawled to a stop. 21.06.2025, copyright Martin Scane.
Many thanks all - great to see.
Re: D1660 'City of Truro'
Ken Mumford
t's very interesting when One goes through OLD memory cards.
I found these two of THE WEYMOUTH WIZARD which went from Swidon to Weymouth one Saturday - over 40 years ago - I can't emember the date.
These are prints scanned from a 35mm slide.
I found these two of THE WEYMOUTH WIZARD which went from Swidon to Weymouth one Saturday - over 40 years ago - I can't emember the date.
These are prints scanned from a 35mm slide.
D1660 at Swindon before working 'The Weymouth Wizard'. Copyright Ken Mumford
D1660 with 'The Weymouth Wizard'. Copyright Ken Mumford.
Many thanks, Ken - check out that headboard!
If you know the date of this tour please get in touch - [email protected].
If you know the date of this tour please get in touch - [email protected].
150219 returns
Guy Vincent
150219, pristine in green following overhaul, heads down the Frome avoider running 47 minutes early as 5V83 0937 Wolverton Centre Sidings - Exeter TMD. This is the penultimate 150 to be turned out in green, just 150238 to follow. 21.06.2025, copyright Guy Vincent.
Thanks Guy. I imagine GWR will be glad to see it back.
Bristol by night
Phil 'Shattered' Smith
It's a still night in 1989, and 50009 is waiting time at Platform 5 at Bristol Temple Meads. Copyright Phil Smith.
A lovely atmospheric shot, Phil - many thanks indeed.
A few more from Dawlish
Steve Clark
Unsurprisingly there were plenty of people out given that it was the hottest day of the year (so far!) 43098 applies the power and begins its journey West with 2C20. 18.06.2025, copyright Steve Clark.
The Classic wider view has been lost with higher black railings installed but the backdrop remains unchanged. 43098 'Walton Castle' leads GW06 set with 43004 'Caerphilly Castle' on the rear. 18.06.2025, copyright Steve Clark.
57604 'Pendennis Castle' heads back to Laira TMD as 0Z56 after a light loco run to Exeter St Davids. 18.06.2025, copyright Steve Clark.
Black Swans at Dawlish swimming in The Brook. 18.06.2025, copyright Steve Clark.
Do you all 'wish you were there' ?
Great photos, Steve - many thanks.
Great photos, Steve - many thanks.