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The CRS AGM and the Photographic Competition, presented by Ian McKey.
At the Memorial Hall, Redruth Methodist Church, TR15 2EG
Commencing at 1830.
The CRS AGM and the Photographic Competition, presented by Ian McKey.
At the Memorial Hall, Redruth Methodist Church, TR15 2EG
Commencing at 1830.
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The NMT & 69005
Visit Cornwall
Bill Elston, Martin Scane, Jon Hird, Roger Winnen, Leslie Curnow, Andrew Triggs, Jonathan Harbage & Mark Lynam.
43013 leading 1Q18 westward through Truro running 8 early at 10.40. 07.03.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
69005 working an Eastleigh - Truro yard trip passes Creech St. Michael on 07.03.2025. Copyright Bill Elston.
69005 rounds the curve at Teignmouth on her way to Truro yard. 07.03.2025, copyright Martin Scane.
69005 running as 0F79 Eastleigh - Truro Yard passes Lanjeth. 07.03.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
Just a short distance the other way, and running very slowly under an orange signal, 69005 passes 43062 leading the NMT past Methrose Siding. 07.03.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
43062 approaches Lanjeth heading for Paignton as 1Q18. 07.03.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
Shortly before the above photos, down in Truro, 43062 heads through the NMT. 07.03.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
43062 leading the return from Penzance on time at 12.38. 07.03.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
Further west, 69005 arrives at Truro 'wrong line' so that it could access the yard. 07.03.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
A similar view to the above by Roger - Mark and Roger must have been stood shoulder to shoulder. 07.03.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
Heading west at Truro before reversing into the yard. 07.03.2025, copyright Jonathan Harbage.
69005 Heads for Truro Higher town Tunell for reversal into the former goods yard. 07.03.2025, copyright Roger Winnen
69005 'Eastleigh' running into Truro Yard working 0F79 from Eastleigh East yard. 07.03.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
Gaining entry into Truro yard. 07.03.2025, copyright Roger Winnen
Looking at the area that was once the wagon repair shops and loco sheds. 07.03.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
The same moment as the above photograph, but from platform level. Class 69 69005 Eastleigh runs into Truro sidings after it's journey from Eastleigh. Shortly to return as far as Plymouth. 07.03.2025, copyright Leslie Curnow.
Seen from the black bridge, 69005 slowly eases over the rusty rails of Truro yard. 07.03.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
Running into the former yard. 07.03.2025, copyright Roger Winnen
Running into the former yard. 07.03.2025, copyright Roger Winnen
Briefly stabled at the end of Truro Yard. 07.03.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
69005 at 'the end of the line' in Truro yard. Copyright Jonathan Harbage.
The visit to the yard was very short, the loco almost immediately reversing and returning to the mainline connection. 07.03.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
Waiting to rejoin the mainline. 07.03.2025, copyright Jonathan Harbage.
GWR's 43004 arrives with a Penzance - Truro working whilst 69005 waits to be released back onto the mainline. 07.03.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
With the 'Castle' out of the way, 69005 is free to head east towards Plymouth. 07.03.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
69005 departing as 0F80 13.40 Truro Yard-Eastleigh East Yard running past Platform 3, 5 early at 13.35. 07.03.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
Awaiting the road from Truro to Plymouth Park Sidings. 07.03.2025, copyright Roger Winnen
69005 is signal checked briefly at Platform 3. 07.03.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
69005 awaits departure from Truro. 07.03.2025, copyright Roger Winnen
Many thanks all, an interesting day in Cornwall!
Jonathan Harbage has raised the question as to whether this is the first loco to use the new crossover on Truro Viaduct and to travel 'wrong line' into the station - does anybody know if this is the case?
Jonathan Harbage has raised the question as to whether this is the first loco to use the new crossover on Truro Viaduct and to travel 'wrong line' into the station - does anybody know if this is the case?
69005 - Next Week
If you missed 69005 yesterday, you have several chances next week to catch up with it:
Monday 10.03.2025
0Z47 0900 Plymouth Park Sidings to Taunton
0Z48 1145 Taunton to Penzance
0Z49 1600 Penzance to Plymouth Park Sidings
Tuesday 11.03.2025
0Z50 0950 Plymouth Park Sidings to Penzance
Shunts to and from Slopers Siding a few times, then works:
0Z52 1355 Penzance to Exeter St Davids
0Z53 1657 Exeter St Davids to Plymouth Park Sidings
Wednesday 12.03.2025
0Z47 0900 Plymouth Park Sidings to Taunton
0Z48 1145 Taunton to Penzance
0Z49 1600 Penzance to Plymouth Park Sidings
Thursday 13.03.2025
0Z50 0950 Plymouth Park Sidings to Penzance
Shunts to and from Slopers Siding a few times, then works:
0Z52 1355 Penzance to Exeter St Davids
0Z53 1657 Exeter St Davids to Plymouth Park Sidings
Friday 14.03.2025
0Z47 0900 Plymouth Park Sidings to Taunton
0Z48 1145 Taunton to Penzance
0Z49 1600 Penzance to Plymouth Park Sidings
Monday 10.03.2025
0Z47 0900 Plymouth Park Sidings to Taunton
0Z48 1145 Taunton to Penzance
0Z49 1600 Penzance to Plymouth Park Sidings
Tuesday 11.03.2025
0Z50 0950 Plymouth Park Sidings to Penzance
Shunts to and from Slopers Siding a few times, then works:
0Z52 1355 Penzance to Exeter St Davids
0Z53 1657 Exeter St Davids to Plymouth Park Sidings
Wednesday 12.03.2025
0Z47 0900 Plymouth Park Sidings to Taunton
0Z48 1145 Taunton to Penzance
0Z49 1600 Penzance to Plymouth Park Sidings
Thursday 13.03.2025
0Z50 0950 Plymouth Park Sidings to Penzance
Shunts to and from Slopers Siding a few times, then works:
0Z52 1355 Penzance to Exeter St Davids
0Z53 1657 Exeter St Davids to Plymouth Park Sidings
Friday 14.03.2025
0Z47 0900 Plymouth Park Sidings to Taunton
0Z48 1145 Taunton to Penzance
0Z49 1600 Penzance to Plymouth Park Sidings
Don't forget to send in your photos - [email protected]
Teignmouth Hitachi
Martin Scane
I also snapped 802111 working 1A80 PZ to Paddington in the classic Teignmouth location as the train rounds the curve out of the station and onto the sea wall. 07.03.2025, copyright Martin Scane.
Many thanks, Martin
'SS Great Britain' on the seawall
Phil 'Shattered' Smith
47813 heads east along the Dawlish sea wall in 2000. Phil writes that he dedicates this image to his brother, Ray. Copyright Phil Smith.
Many thanks indeed, Phil