Locos in the sun
Roger Winnen
01.03.2025 - 70809 is seen at Plymouth on the through rosd conveying sleepers for the Metro Project at Goss Moor. Copyright Roger Winnen
01.03.2025 - Changing drivers at Plymouth. Copyright Roger Winnen
01.03.2025 - 70809 Bound for the Royal Duchy. Copyright Roger Winnen
01.03.2025 - Pulling away from Plymouth. Copyright Roger Winnen
01.03.2025 - The Sleeper is seen at Liskeard running empty stock to Laira as a part of the Cornish Main line is closed on Sunday. Copyright Roger Winnen
01.03.2025 - The Sleeper is seen at Liskeard running empty stock to Laira as a part of the Cornish Main line is closed on Sunday. Copyright Roger Winnen
Teignmouth Trains
Martin Scane
Just a few snaps from our usual morning walk along the sea wall at Teignmouth this morning :
2T13 Exmouth to Paignton approaching Sprey Point at 10-54 with 150244 and 150243. 01.03.2025, copyright Martin Scane.
1S47 PZ to York between Sprey Point and Parsons Tunnel at 11-12 with 221123. 01.03.2025, copyright Martin Scane.
2T14 Exeter St Davids to Paignton nearing Sprey Point at 11-19 with 150238 and 150221. I wonder how long 150238 will retain the blue livery? 01.03.2025, copyright Martin Scane.
2F15 Paignton to Exmouth at Sprey Point at 11-22 with 166219. 01.03.2025, copyright Martin Scane.
Many thanks, Martin - super sunny photos.
Swindon Scenes
Ken Mumford
5Q24 - unit 165131 [Bristol (St. Philip's Marsg depot to Doncaster Wagon Works) via Acton Wells Junction, Watford Junction, Tring, Northampton, Rugby, Leicester, Belper and Conisbrough. 01.03.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.
5Q24 - unit 165131 [Bristol (St. Philip's Marsg depot to Doncaster Wagon Works) via Acton Wells Junction, Watford Junction, Tring, Northampton, Rugby, Leicester, Belper and Conisbrough. 01.03.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.
0Y45 [Stoke Gifford to Hinksey Sidings] approaching with locos 66597, 66548, 66605 and 66951. 01.03.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.
0Y45 [Stoke Gifford to Hinksey Sidings] approaching with locos 66597, 66548, 66605 and 66951. 01.03.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.
Then down to the station forecourt which bears this information. 01.03.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.
Many thanks as always, Ken
Liskeard 'Peak'
Roger Geach
46002 running light loco through Liskeard on 01.05.1975. For quite some time, this loco was based at Plymouth Laira. Copyright Roger Geach.
Many thanks Roger, great memories.
Frosty Voyager
Joe Birchall
Whilst going out to see the 06:28 Voyager as usual, I decided to take a picture following the light frost. The attached photos show 221 116 (ex-Avanti) from the my usual position with the branches framing each coach nicely.
Crosscountry 221116 near Truro on a frosty 28.02.2025. Copyright Joe Birchall
Crosscountry 221116 near Truro on a frosty 28.02.2025. Copyright Joe Birchall
Many thanks Joe - nice shots (sorry they're a day late!)
Tregoss Moor Engineers
Jon Hird
I called in to the Goss Moor worksite on my way home on 01.03.2025 and, as luck would have it, 70809 was positioned perfectly at a farm crossing for a couple of photos. The loco and its short train of 3 wagons (carrying steel sleepers) were waiting to enter the worksite near St. Dennis junction where a new passing loop is being constructed. Copyright Jon Hird.
A look the other way, towards Newquay, the point work for the passing loop is now installed. 01.03.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
Another look at 70809. I had just enough time to fall out the car and fire off a few shots before the train moved on. 01.03.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
A couple of drone shots before the light went. 70809 pulls up to the site of the loop and the road rail vehicle prepares to lift the sleepers from its wagons. My thanks to the contractors Griffiths for allowing a few shots. 01.03.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
70809 has come to a stop and the train begins to be unloaded. A member of the workforce told me that they hope to have rails down by lunchtime tomorrow (02.03.2025). 01.03.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
The northern end of the loop and a very quiet A30. 01.03.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
A tale of a Western and a Princess
Part 2
Roger Winnen
17.09.2016 - 46201 Princess Elizabeth arrives from Exeter Riverside sidings into Platform 3 to form the 16.23 departure for Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen
17.09.2016 - From the overbridge at Exeter St David's the Cathedrals Express is seen arriving on Platform 3. Copyright Roger Winnen
17.09.2016 - Departing on the 16.19 Great Western Service to the west we see 46201 Princess Elizabeth on the 16.23 departure for Plymouth and Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen
17.09.2016 - The Cathedrals Express is seen pounding through Totnes. Copyright Roger Winnen
17.09.2016 - We have the backup engine standing in the middle line at Plymouth 47746. Copyright Roger Winnen
17.09.2016 - Standing proud at Plymouth Station. Copyright Roger Winnen