The English Riviera Express
Martin Scane, David Tozer & Paul Barlow
34046 Braunton and 57311 ‘ Institution of Mechanical Engineers’ pass Exminster with the 0556 1Z72 Woking to Kingswear. On the rear was 47593 ‘Galloway Princess’. 17.05.2025, copyright David Tozer.
34046 Braunton passing Sprey Point near Teignmouth today, working 'The English Riviera Express' to Kingswear. 17.05.2025, copyright Martin Scane.
34046 Braunton 47593 Gallaway Princess pass Cockwood Harbour on the 1635 Kingswear to Woking 1Z74 57311 trailing on the rear 17 May 2025. Copyright Paul Barlow.
34046 Braunton 47593 Gallaway Princess pass Cockwood Harbour on the 1635 Kingswear to Woking 1Z74 57311 trailing on the rear 17 May 2025. Copyright Paul Barlow.
34046 Braunton with 47593 return past Stoke Canon with the 1635 1Z74 Kingswear to Woking. 17.05.2025, copyright David Tozer.
Many thanks, all - a nice day for it.
The last Crosscountry
Joseph Birchall
Today marked the end of the early morning Voyager to Edinburgh, departing Truro at 07:07, which I have gone out to see most weekdays since the timetable change on the 22nd of May 2023. Whilst waiting for it from my usual position, a ‘150’ passed, on its way to Truro, presumably to help with the Falmouth services. I have attached some pictures, with the morning sun illuminating the ‘150’, both the ‘150’ and ‘221’ side by side, and a close up of the ‘221’ itself.
A Class 150 heads west to Truro. 17.05.2025, copyright Joseph Birchall.
The final 06:28/06:32 Crosscountry Penzance - Edinburgh service passes Truro. 17.05.2025, copyright Joseph Birchall.
Many thanks, Joe - well done for recording the occasion.
The Bodmin Spring Steam Gala
Day 2
Jon Hird & Jonathan Harbage
1450 climbs past Charlies Gate with the Victorian Royal Saloon and the Autocoach. 17.05.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
The same train basking in the sun at Bodmin General. 17.05.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
1450 and 5552 double head a service past Charlie's Gate (drone shot). 17.05.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
'No room at the inn' - all platforms full at Bodmin General. 17.05.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
A Pannier, a Prarie and an Autotank, Great Western variety at Bodmin General. 17.05.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
1450 climbs towards Colesloggett Halt. 17.05.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
Visiting locos 1450 and 7714 at the head of the final train of the day crossing Bodmin Parkway viaduct. 17.05.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
1450 climbs past Charlie's Gate. 17.05.2025, copyright Jonathan Harbage.
Thanks Jonathan, for the video.
Today (Sunday) is the final day of the steam gala. For more info, please click here.
Today (Sunday) is the final day of the steam gala. For more info, please click here.