34046 'Braunton' works:
The English Riviera Express
24.05.2025
David Tozer & Paul Barlow
34046 Braunton top and tails with 57311 Institution of Mechanical Engineers with the 1Z82 0643 Shrewsbury to Kingswear (For Dartmouth). The train is seen passing Powderham. 24.05.2025, copyright David Tozer.
A new location for me with the drone Braunton on today's tour to Paignton. 34046 Braunton passes the derelict J L Thomas Factory on Exeter Canal banks. Marsh Barton Industrial estate is in the background. The train is the 0643 Shrewsbury to Kingswear 57311 on rear 24 May 2025. Copyright Paul Barlow.
Great photos, many thanks both.
'Tornado' heads South
Steve Widdowson
In preparation to work todays, 25.05's, 'Royal Duchy' tour to Cornwall, 60163 Tornado is seen at Besford Bridge Worcestershire working 5Z29, the 0745 Orton Mere to St Philips Mrsh H S T D. 23.05.2025, copyright Steve Widdowson.
Many thanks, Steve
Swindon Specials
Ken Mumford
Class 37 [37240] leading with class 20s [20142 and 20189] trailing speed through the station with the INVESTEC ZEBRA EXPRESS.- the headboard of which is at a slight angle [days of some steam smokebox express headboards leaning at a bit of an angle]? 24.05.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.
20142 and 20189 on the rear of the train as it passes through Swindon. 24.05.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.
1Z31 with 387166 + 387151 stops to pick up passengers for Cardiff. There were several 1Z workings [mainly IETs] to Cardiff for a rugby tournament, some of them returning later as ECS to Swindon (Cockleberry Sidings), then later returning to Cardiff as ECS for return workings to Paddington see RTT - maybe no room for the ecs in Cardiff which might have reduced mileage and costs?? 24.05.2025, copyright Ken Mumford.
Great to see the classic diesels out and about, many thanks as always, Ken.
Devon miscellany
David Tozer
150266 and 150202 with the 1057 2T15 Exmouth to Paignton are seen passing Powderham. 24.05.2025, copyright David Tozer.
Later in the day, 150239 along with 150263 were working the 1626 Exmouth to Paignton. They are seen at Polsloe Bridge where some vegetation clearance works are taking place. 24.05.2025, copyright David Tozer.
The view towards Topsham with a telephoto lens. 24.05.2025, copyright David Tozer.
Looking towards Exmouth Junction. 24.05.2025, copyright David Tozer.
Looking towards Topsham. 24.05.2025, copyright David Tozer.
Interesting photos, Dave - many thanks.