2025 Outdoor Events Programme
Our grateful thanks and congratulations to Roger Winnen, who has once again put together a wondeful programme of outdoor events for the railway society. More details (such as directions, train times etc.) can be found in our programme, click here.
Should you wish to become a member of our society, you can find the membership form and information here. As well as the below outdoor events, we host monthly talks and presentations, hold an annual photographic competition, and you will also receive printed magazines from us throughout the year.
Should you wish to become a member of our society, you can find the membership form and information here. As well as the below outdoor events, we host monthly talks and presentations, hold an annual photographic competition, and you will also receive printed magazines from us throughout the year.
Sunday 6th April 2025
North Cornwall Miniature Railway Open Day
A private toy museum, featuring Tri-ang and Lines Bros mostly. 400 vintage pedal cars on display. A large 10 1/4" railway attraction, with only 4 open days a year in aid of local charities.
Saturday 17th May 2025
The Devon Railway Centre - Bickleigh nr. Exeter.
'Devon Railway Centre is a popular Devon attraction which offers a fun filled, unique railway experience. Enjoy unlimited rides on two different railways, explore our huge model railway exhibition and delight in our Edwardian model village.'
Sunday 22nd June 2025
The Plym Valley Railway Transport Weekend
'Our Transport Weekend is back for 2025. Join us as we celebrate everything that moves and 200 years of railway development throughout the UK! The event will see an intensive timetable, driver experiences, along with vehicle displays and the miniature railway in use plus lots more.'
Saturday 27th September 2025
The Lynton & Barnstaple Steam Gala
The Lynton & Barnstaple steam gala promises to be a great closure to the 2025 heritage railway calendar. An intensive timetable and a wide selection of steam locomotives will keep everybody entertained.
North Cornwall Miniature Railway Open Day
A private toy museum, featuring Tri-ang and Lines Bros mostly. 400 vintage pedal cars on display. A large 10 1/4" railway attraction, with only 4 open days a year in aid of local charities.
Saturday 17th May 2025
The Devon Railway Centre - Bickleigh nr. Exeter.
'Devon Railway Centre is a popular Devon attraction which offers a fun filled, unique railway experience. Enjoy unlimited rides on two different railways, explore our huge model railway exhibition and delight in our Edwardian model village.'
Sunday 22nd June 2025
The Plym Valley Railway Transport Weekend
'Our Transport Weekend is back for 2025. Join us as we celebrate everything that moves and 200 years of railway development throughout the UK! The event will see an intensive timetable, driver experiences, along with vehicle displays and the miniature railway in use plus lots more.'
Saturday 27th September 2025
The Lynton & Barnstaple Steam Gala
The Lynton & Barnstaple steam gala promises to be a great closure to the 2025 heritage railway calendar. An intensive timetable and a wide selection of steam locomotives will keep everybody entertained.
Our thanks again to Roger for his hard work in planning these excursions.
Sunshine at Silverton & Creech
David Tozer & Bill Elston
37423 and 37901 'Mirlees Pioneer' passing Silverton with the 0954 5M57 Laira to Derby R.T.C. The pair had earlier delivered a class 175 DMU to Laira. 28.02.2025, copyright David Tozer.
was over at Creech today to see 37423 and 37901 returning to Derby from Laira having delivered another class 175 unit. Please see photos, Best wishes, Bill
Many thanks, Dave & Bill - well caught.
West Cornwall 'Castles'
Andrew Triggs
43188 passing Rospeath Lane Overbridge, working 2C11 10.15 Plymouth-Penzance (with 43092). 28.02.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
Shortly after at Rospeath Lane Overbridge 43187 nearing Journey's end working 2C65 10.42 Plymouth-Penzance (with 43156). 28.02.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
43004 leading 2C68 11.42 Plymouth-Penzance (with 43093) crossing Angarrack Viaduct. 28.02.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
43156 leading 2P16 13.15 Penzance-Plymouth (with 43187) approaching Harveys Farm Overbridge, Hayle. 28.02.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
Many thanks, Andrew - get 'em while you still can - the clock is ticking..
Work begins to build Okehampton Interchange station
Work has begun on building a new interchange station for Okehampton.
To read the full story, click here.
To read the full story, click here.
Climbing to Treverrin
Roger Geach
46009 climbs away from Lostwithiel up the gradient to Treverrin tunnel with 1B81 - The 0800 Bristol - Penzance. 22.08.1974, copyright Roger Geach.
Many thanks indeed, Roger - a photo you can almost hear!
Fal Viaduct
Jon Hird
43004 and 43093 work 2C68, the 1142 Plymouth - Penzance, over the little-photographed Fal Viaduct. In the distance can be seen Combe (St. Stephens) viaduct. This area is jam-packed with history dating back centuries. Between the two structures there was once a siding off the up main, which served a mine in the valley. Perched on top of the grassy hill behind the rear power car lie the remains of Resugga Castle, an Iron Age Hill Fort. Perhaps that would have been a good name for one of the GWR powercars - a missed opportunity? 28.02.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
A tale of a Western and a Princess
Part 1
Roger Winnen
17.09.2016 - Western Champion (Western Renown on this side) arrives at Plymouth with The Cornishman to Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen.
17.09.2016 - The holes are visible which carried the Western Champion nameplate. Copyright Roger Winnen
17.09.2016 - Awaiting departure from Plymouth at 10.45 for Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen
17.09.2016 - D1071 Western Renown opens up on leaving Plymouth. Copyright Roger Winnen
17.09.2016 - The returning Cornishman arrives at Plymouth Station with The Cathedrals Express behind 46201 Princess Elizabeth waiting
17.09.2016 - 46201 Princess Elizabeth backs out of Exeter St David's Platform 6 heading for Riverside Yard. Copyright Roger Winnen
Thanks Roger - more tomorrow.
To see what railtours we have due to visit us in Devon and Cornwall this year, check out our railtour calendar - click here.
To see what railtours we have due to visit us in Devon and Cornwall this year, check out our railtour calendar - click here.