Track Renewal at Par
Jason Prole
During the early hours of Sunday 16th March 2025, 66533 'Hanjin Express / Senator Express' (depending on which side of the loco you are looking at) is seen firstly on the curve between Par and St. Blazey with five 'Falcons' that are being loaded with spoil. 16.03.2025, copyright Jason Prole.
Then waiting in Platform 3 at Par, prior to departing as 6Y41, 08.44 Par - Westbury Yard. 16.03.2025, copyright Jason Prole.
Many thanks Jason - burning the midnight oil again.
The travels of 69005
Clive Smith
Just in case anyone is getting withdrawal symptoms or thinks we might have missed a few angles and locations of 69005 here's a few more from over the border in Devon and one in Cornwall. Now if GBRf can send down 69014 in its eyecatching brown and yellow Kestrel livery we can do it all again.
Night shot Plymouth Park Sidings 7th March. Copyright Clive Smith.
Day shot Plymouth Park Sidings 8th March. Copyright Clive Smith.
0Z47 09.00 Plymouth - Taunton at Cantrell Works, Bittaford 10th March. Copyright Clive Smith.
0Z52 13.55 Penzance - Taunton at Aish 11th March. Photobombed and full dull just five minutes after full sun. Copyright Clive Smith.
0Z52 13.55 Penzance - Exeter St Davids at Berry Bridge, Bethany 13th March. Copyright Clive Smith.
Many thanks Clive - a great record of the weeks events
More on 47817
Roger Geach
We've had a bit of a run of 47817/57311 images recently, and our thanks go to Roger Geach for throwing his hat into the ring and sending in a few more photos.
47817 with the 1105 Paddington to Penzance passing Horseshoe Cove on 02.09.1989 - a well known spot back in the day, annoying the sun was not out. Those who went here will know the shot was only on with the correct sun for a few hours of an early afternoon, as the shadows would soon hide the track as the sun moved around. Copyright Roger Geach.
47817 with the 1240 Penzance - Paddington at Bolitho, Liskeard on 09.07.1990, much clearer lineside back then. Copyright Roger Geach.
Not very west country but 47817 at Birmingham New Street 22.07.1996 not certain of the working. Copyright Roger Geach.
Yet another coat of paint - this time Virgin red. The loco must be almost out of gauge with all those layers! 47817 with the 1550 Plymouth-Leeds passing Dawlish Warren on 06.08.2001. As can be seen, quite a common loco down west in those days. Copyright Roger Geach.
Many thanks Roger - top notch photos as always.
Trainspotting at Newport
Ken Mumford
170101 at Newport. 13.03.2025, copyright Ken Mumford
Re-geared DB Cargo 66659 heads through Newport. 13.03.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.
66651 heads through the station with a heavy freight service. 13.03.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.
67014 waits to depart with a Transport For Wales service. 13.03.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.
A DVT arrives being propelled by a class 67. 13.03.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.
67014 pushing the DVT and train. 13.03.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.
Many thanks Ken. Lots going on there.