Another stranger on the sleeper
and 69005 in the west
Joe Birchall, Mark Lynam, Andrew Triggs & Roger Winnen
57305 works the down Paddington - Penzance sleeper through Truro, with the morning frost still on the ground. 13.03.2025, copyright Joe Birchall.
57305 pulls into Penzance in some fine sunshine. 13.03.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
A closer view of 57305 just about to enter the platform. 13.03.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
New on hire to GWR, 57305 is seen arriving at Journey's end, Penzance, with 1C50 from London Paddington. 13.03.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
A similar view from Roger. 13.03.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
57305 beneath the station roof at Penzance. 13.03.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
57305 under the roof. 13.03.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
57305 prepares to push the stock back to Long Rock depot for servicing etc. 13.03.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
Later in the day, 69005 is seen crossing Hayle Viaduct with a route learning trip to Penzance. 13.03.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
69005 passing Ponsandane with 0Z50 09.50 Plymouth Park Sidings-Penzance. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
69005 at Platform 2 awaiting departure with 0Z52 13.55 Penzance-Exeter St Davids. 13.03.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
Many thanks Mark, Andrew and Roger
Spring sunshine in Cornwall
Mark Lynam
Penzance from the coast path, where 802114 and 802109 were resting side by side in the sunshine. 13.03.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
After I got home I checked where 150238 was, and it was on the Falmouth branch, so headed out to see another Blue train! The Sole blue Class 150 - 150238 passes 150221 at Penryn working 2F77 1215 Truro to Falmouth Docks. 150219 left a few weeks ago to Wolverton for an exam and to be painted green. 13.03.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
150238 crosses Collegewood viaduct in Penryn in low spring sunshine working 2T81 1445 Falmouth Docks to Truro. 13.03.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
After passing at Penryn a few minutes later 150221 heads South over Collegewood viaduct working 2F82 1445 Truro to Falmouth Docks. 13.03.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
Many thanks Mark, a super set of photos.
The 2014 West Somerset Railway Gala
Part 1
Roger Winnen
Steam locomotives at Minehead. 04.10.2014, copyright Roger Winnen.
4612 Awaits departure from Bishops Lydeard. 04.10.2014, copyright Roger Winnen.
The Arrival at Williton. 04.10.2014, copyright Roger Winnen.
4566 At Williton. 04.10.2014, copyright Roger Winnen.
Hymek D7017 at Williton. 04.10.2014, copyright Roger Winnen.
An overhauled Hymek engine and a class 33 at Williton. 04.10.2014, copyright Roger Winnen.