69003 to Fowey
Jon Hird, Steve Clark, Jonathan Harbage & Andrew Triggs
69003 worked light loco to Fowey on the morning of 27.03.2025, becoming (to the best of our knowledge!) the first member of the class to visit the branch.
69003, 0Z40, skirts the river Fowey passing Lantyan Woods. St. Winnow Church is the opposite side of the river. 27.03.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
A unique angle at Golant by Steve Clark as 69003 continues on towards Fowey. 27.03.2025, copyright Steve Clark.
At Golant, the tide was so low that it was possible (in a sturdy set of boots!) to walk along the sand banks almost to the opposite side of the river, and quite a way downriver towards Fowey. 69003 slowly creeps out of the docks on the return working, with the docks complex looming in the background. 27.03.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
The train paused between Fowey and Golant for some time, so I sent the drone down for a shot. 27.03.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
Another pause at Golant where the crew 'detrained'. The first customers Golant Halt has had for a few years, I imagine! 27.03.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
With everyone back on board, 69003 departs for Lostwithiel and Penzance. 27.03.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
Crossing the harbour bridge at Golant. 27.03.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
69003 waits at the new token exchange point. On the mainline behind, heading towards Milltown, is an IET. 27.03.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
The loco waited for a couple of GWR services to pass by on the mainline before it was cleared to proceed into Lostwithiel. This stretch was recently cleared of vegetation, yet the bushes are already growing back at an alarming pace. 27.03.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
A parting shot as the loco departs Lostwithiel, heading for Penzance. 27.03.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
69003 passes through Truro en route to Penzance. 27.03.2025, copyright Jonathan Harbage.
69003 working 0Z41 11.30 Fowey Dock Carne Point-Longrock T&RSMD route learner approaching Marazion. 27.03.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
Thanks chaps. The GBRF route learners have been a welcome bit of interest these last few weeks.
Early Morning at Plymouth
Alan Peters
Early morning at Plymouth on 17/03/25 , being night shift I was unable to see the GBRf route learner in the daylight, but managed to see 69005 'Eastleigh' stabled in Plymouth Park Sidings, also the Down Beds hauled by GWR 57603 'Tintagel Castle' although I was hoping to see LSL 57311 before being returned off hire - Alan Peters
GBRF's route learning locomotive, 69005, stabled in Plymouth Park Sidings on 17.03.2025. Copyright Alan Peters.
GWR's 57603 arrives with 1C50, the down 'Night Riviera' sleeper service. 17.03.2025, copyright Alan Peters.
Many thanks Alan, apologies for the lateness in getting these online.
Swindon Scenes
Colin Pidgeon
69009 Western Consult on 0Z69 Honeybourne Sidings to Wembley HS. 26.03.2025, copyright Colin Pidgeon.
387154 & 387161 on 1L13 Cardiff to Paddington. 26.03.2025, copyright Colin Pidgeon.
800303 on 1A15 Weston Super Mare to Paddington. 26.03.2025, copyright Colin Pidgeon.
802105 on 1A16 Bristol Temple Meads to Paddington. 26.03.2025, copyright Colin Pidgeon.
Great photos, thanks Colin
One of a kind '47s'
Bill Elston
Following your recent references to class 47/57 liveries, in particular 47817/57311 (click here, here, or here) prompted me to delve into my own records, and I have found the following one-offs;
47475 in Trans-penine livery working Pad-Pz 1C36 passing Dawlish, 3 August 1991. Copyright Bill Elston.
47475, at Eastleigh, 4 March 1992. Copyright Bill Elston.
47803, in Derby Research Centre yellow livery, on 1M40, Ply-Liverpool, 9 August 1993. Copyright Bill Elston.
47803, in Derby Research Centre yellow livery, on 1M40, Ply-Liverpool, 9 August 1993. Copyright Bill Elston.
47817 in Porterbrook purple, passing Starcross, working Paignton-Mancr, Sat. 26July 1997. Copyright Bill Elston.
A great selection, Bill - many thanks indeed.