Daylight Sleeper Move
Mark Lynam
Good afternoon Keith/Roger/Jon,
Here are my photos of todays (20.05) ECS sleeper move at Brea.
Here are my photos of todays (20.05) ECS sleeper move at Brea.
57312 at Brea leading 5Z50 1043 Penzance to Reading Traincare Depot. 20.05.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
57305 on the rear. 20.05.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
Well caught, Mark - many thanks.
Mk3's heading off
Paul Barlow
47802 and 47812 work the 0600 Southall to Laira. The locos were sent to Devon to collect 8 redundant GWR HST trailers. 20.05.2025, copyright Paul Barlow. Exeter St Thomas 20 May 2025
Thanks Paul - wonder what's next for the Mk3's?
Polsloe Bridge Platform at Exeter exposed
David Tozer
David Tozer
Gents,
Vegetation clearance was underway at Polsloe Bridge today. This has exposed the former down platform to Exmouth which has been covered in growth for years.
Dave Tozer
Vegetation clearance was underway at Polsloe Bridge today. This has exposed the former down platform to Exmouth which has been covered in growth for years.
Dave Tozer
Many Thanks David
More Steam Gala Photos
Roger Winnen
We have added a 'feature' comprising of all our Bodmin Steam Gala photographs. Below are a selection from Roger. For the feature, please click here (you may need to scroll down)
250518a The first train on Sunday enters Bodmin Parkway. Copyright Roger Winnen
250518q 7714 Looks splendid on arrival at Bodmin General. Copyright Roger Winnen
250518zy Riding the Camel at General Station. Copyright Roger Winnen
250518zg Judy with the freight at Bodmin General. Copyright Roger Winnen
250518zza Owing to a fire risk on the Boscarne Branch the service was curtailed to running around the station area. Copyright Roger Winnen
For the feature, please click here (you may need to scroll down)
HST 'in a pickle'
Dennis Clarke & Mark Lynam
I was at Teignmouth and Totnes today for the West Coast Railways move and the daytime run of the sleeper to Reading.
On my way back, I notices a HST set in the sidings at Truro. I’ve not seen that before so took a couple of photos through the train window.
I’ve also enclosed a photo of the errant 57305 at Long Rock the day before, where it seemed to be fine. I’m not sure exactly why the Night Riviera failed though.
On my way back, I notices a HST set in the sidings at Truro. I’ve not seen that before so took a couple of photos through the train window.
I’ve also enclosed a photo of the errant 57305 at Long Rock the day before, where it seemed to be fine. I’m not sure exactly why the Night Riviera failed though.
43189 and 43097 parked in Truro yard having failed earlier in the day whilst working 2P16. 20.05.2025, copyright Dennis Clarke.
43189 and 43097 parked in Truro yard having failed earlier in the day whilst working 2P16. 20.05.2025, copyright Dennis Clarke.
57305 basking in the sun at Long Rock on 19.05.2025. The locomotive was declared a failure later that evening and the up 'sleeper' was worked by an IET. 57312 recovered the errant loco and stock to Reading on 20.05.2025 as shown in Marks photographs earlier in todays 'news'. 19.05.2025, copyright Dennis Clarke.
And Mark Lynam writes:
Today a castle set made a rare visit to Truro Yard due to problems with the powercars, it worked 2P16 1315 Penzance to Truro then went into Truro yard, where according to the signalling maps its still sat now (8pm).
These were taken about 16.30 this afternoon.
Today a castle set made a rare visit to Truro Yard due to problems with the powercars, it worked 2P16 1315 Penzance to Truro then went into Truro yard, where according to the signalling maps its still sat now (8pm).
These were taken about 16.30 this afternoon.
43198 + 43156 sat in Truro yard. 20.05.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
The set from the end of the car park. 20.05.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
From the buffers - 43156. 20.05.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
Back to the footbridge where an unexpected up service was worked by a castle set as well, so quickly grabbed a shot as I already on the bridge for a 2nd time. 20.05.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
Many thanks, Dennis and Mark.
Lovely Golant
Jon Hird
As the tide trickles out, 66127 leads 13 JIA's through Golant for unloading at Fowey docks. 20.05.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
Recent Pics - B&H and Swanage
Steve Clark
I recently had a couple days out away from Cornwall including what will now be an Annual pilgrimage back to Dorset for the Swanage Railway's Diesel Gala. En route I visited the Berks and Hants for some Stone train action and I was not disappointed with 16 trains seen between 10am and 5pm including a pair of 56's and two Class 60's. The Diesel Gala was once again blessed with glorious weather and on the Saturday the timetable ran faultlessly so I filled my Boots. Here are some of the highlights from my 2 days away
The Swanage Diesel Gala (click a picture for an enlargement):
Berks & Hants Stone Trains (click a picture for an enlargement):
Interesting photos, Steve - many thanks for sending them over.