A new book
The Demise of the Diesel Hydraulics
Discover The Demise of the Diesel Hydraulics, a beautifully produced, full-colour hardback that brings an important era of railway history to life. Originally begun by the late Stephen Marshall—well known to many for his work with Globe Videos and archive productions—the book was completed by Roger Geach, who also contributes a selection of his own photographs.
Focusing on diesel hydraulics, with plenty of West Country interest, this volume is a fitting tribute to Stephen’s vision: a high-quality, richly illustrated publication for enthusiasts and historians alike.
Now available from Transport Treasury Publishing - click here.
Focusing on diesel hydraulics, with plenty of West Country interest, this volume is a fitting tribute to Stephen’s vision: a high-quality, richly illustrated publication for enthusiasts and historians alike.
Now available from Transport Treasury Publishing - click here.
The Demise of the Diesel Hydraulics
Another 175 for GWR
David Tozer
175111 with the 1154 5V84 Wolverton Centre Sidings to Plymouth Laira passes Stoke Canon. 20.03.2026, copyright David Tozer.
Many thanks Dave - hopefully GWR can get some of these 3-car units into service soon.
Penzance & Brea 175s
Mark Lynam
Here are a few shots from today (21.03) of 175s at Penzance and Brea, I was hoping to get 57312 coming in on platform 4 from the end of the car park with the beds, but it went in on 3, then the 175s went in Oil 2 Road rather than booked platform 3!
175007 + 175009 in Oil 2 Road, Penzance. 21.03.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.
A shot I've been wanting for a while - 175s with the gorse at Brea in some sun! Saturday being the best day as the training run passes Camborne 9.45 on the return so the cab is lit. 5Z21 0623 Plymouth to Plymouth via Penzance. 21.03.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.
The going away shot, with the 2C40 0807 Plymouth to Penzance IET approaching which It I was afraid I might get bowled by. 21.03.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.
Many thanks Mark - a much more photogenic livery than GWR green!
Cardiff Peaks
Paul Barlow
45062 runs through Cardiff Central on 21.04.1981. Copyright Paul Barlow.
A crew change at Cardiff for 45038 which is working the 1004 Newcastle to Swansea relief train. 21.04.1981, copyright Paul Barlow.
Lovely stuff Paul - many thanks as always.