May 8th 2025

Cornish Variety
​Craig Munday

The skies opened up on 2nd May for the return of the NMT so I ventured over to Merthen Farm for a shot with the I Phone (user error on the SLR!!). 02.05.2025, copyright Craig Munday.

The 4th saw dramatic skies at twilight, so 2E30 and 1A50 were pictured at Camborne. 04.05.2025, copyright Craig Munday.

The light was almost gone by the time the Night Riviera arrived with ROG 57312 in charge. With 57604 back in traffic, I would imagine visiting locos may become more scarce? 04.05.2025, copyright Craig Munday.

A night shift at St Blazey saw 66127 back into the yard from its trip to Carne Point. The shadows growing longer, just left this delicious patch of sun to capture the loco in the brilliant evening sunshine. The JIAs later assembled for the Par Harbour trip on 7th. 06.05.2025, copyright Craig Munday.

A fine selection - many thanks as always, Craig.

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An afternoon at Saltash
Paul Barlow

43097 43189 1555 Plymouth to Penzance on the Royal Albert Bridge. 6 May 2025, copyright Paul Barlow.

43097 43189 1555 Plymouth to Penzance Saltash. 6 May 2025, copyright Paul Barlow.

43156 43092 1315 Penzance to Plymouth leaves Saltash. 6 May 2025, copyright Paul Barlow.

43156 43092 1315 Penzance to Plymouth Saltash, 6 May 2025, copyright Paul Barlow.

43189 43097 1350 Penzance to Plymouth Royal Albert Bridge. 6 May 2025, copyright Paul Barlow.

Great photos - many thanks, Paul

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Mount Edgecombe Miniature Railway
Tim Hughes

Obviously with two young children, we are often out and about. The bank holiday found us at Mount Edgecombe. A lovely little railway, currently recruiting for new members.

Photos below of the four locomotives in operation. 

A pirate-themed locomotive at Mount Edgecombe. 04.05.2025, copyright Tim Hughes.

A work-in-progress 0-6-0 steam locomotive. 04.05.2025, copyright Tim Hughes.

A miniature replica of Long Rock's 08645 'St. Piran'. 04.05.2025, copyright Tim Hughes.

A Pannier tank at rest between duties. 04.05.2025, copyright Tim Hughes.

Many thanks Tim - not a railway which we have seen very much of.

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Gen! - D1015 this Saturday

Timings for D1015's visit to Plymouth and Buckfastleigh on Saturday 10th May are now available.

Please visit our Railtour Calendar and expand the 'May' section to view them. Click here.

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More Gen - The South West Weedkiller
Karl Hewlett

Dear Roger,

Here are the weedkiller times for the South West using GBRf traction, most likely class 66 or 69* (*- Thanks to Dave Tozer & Craig Munday who have advised this is more likely to be an MPV unit), note a couple of daylight workings as well:

27th May 3Z15 Margam TC to Truro Yard

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U49547/2025-05-27/detailed


29th May 3Z15 0020 Truro Yard to Truro Yard via Penzance and St Ives

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U49583/2025-05-29/detailed


29th May 3Z15 2229 Truro Yard to Truro Yard via Moorswater, Looe and Parkandillack

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U49584/2025-05-29/detailed


30th May 3Z15 2323 Truro Yard to Truro Yard via Gunnislake

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U49582/2025-05-30/detailed


01st June 3S15 1350 Par to St Blazey LIP via Falmouth Docks

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:P20549/2025-06-01/detailed


01st June 3Z15 2330 Truro Yard to Truro Yard via Newquay and Fowey

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U50000/2025-06-01/detailed


02nd June 3Z15 2310 Truro Yard to Truro Yard via Falmouth Docks and Lostwithiel Goods Loop

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U50001/2025-06-02/detailed


03rd June 3Z15 2015 Truro Yard to Exeter Riverside NY

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U50002/2025-06-03/detailed


Regards

Karl Hewlett - (Friends Of Penmere Station).

Many thanks indeed, Karl. Something to watch out for.