Cornish Night Ballast
Alan Peters
Colas Rail 66849 'Wylam Dilly' ventured into Cornwall with 6C41 from Westbury to Par and return for a ballast drop between Liskeard and Lostwithiel, the train comprising of just five auto hopper wagons are seen waiting to depart Liskeard in the early hours of 7th May 2025. Copyright Alan Peters.
Many thanks as always, Alan
Freight and Belmond Pullman
Guy Vincent
69005 (56007), today with 66849 'inside' passing Dilton Marsh Halt with the daily 6O41 1014 Westbury - Eastleigh East Yard 'Tripper'. 66849 had arrived at Westbury on Tuesday 6th in the consist of 6V41, 1448 from Eastleigh, headed by 69005. 'Wylam Dilly' then worked 6C41 2030 Westbury Down Yard - Par (0159 - 0229) - Westbury (0833, 7th) engineers train, then returned to Eastleigh as shown before leaving as 0V27 1349 to Hinksey Yard, Oxford. 07.05.2025, copyright Guy Vincent.
Close up view of 66849 on 6O41 behind 69005. 07.05.2025, copyright Guy Vincent.
70015 passing through the scenic Avon Valley at Freshford with the heavily loaded 4O57 1329 Wentloog - Southampton Maritime freightliner. Note the pile of abandoned scrap rail sections to the left, these are accompanied by a pile of unused concrete sleepers left over from a relaying job here in February 2024. Regrettably, increasing amounts of scrap metal, redundant materials and general detritus / litter now abound along both the Bristol -Westbury and Chippenham - Trowbridge routes. 07.05.2025, copyright Guy Vincent.
Freshford sleepers from Feb. 2024. Not much good here but very useful elsewhere. Bought with public money. Please, get them moved someone!! 07.05.2025, copyright Guy Vincent.
67024 at Freshford with the 1O92 1556 Bath Spa - London Victoria Belmond British Pullman. 07.05.2025, copyright Guy Vincent.
An interesting selection, thanks very much, Guy!
DMUs at Salisbury
Michael Forward
Michael Forward
Hello Roger, Hope you are keeping well and enjoying your trips.
Here are two pictures of class 158s at Salisbury,firstly my picture of 158766 which was taken on 14 June 1991.It is working the 14.35 service to Portsmouth Harbour,from Cardiff.
A 'Thumper ' demu waits in the bay with a service for Southampton.
Here are two pictures of class 158s at Salisbury,firstly my picture of 158766 which was taken on 14 June 1991.It is working the 14.35 service to Portsmouth Harbour,from Cardiff.
A 'Thumper ' demu waits in the bay with a service for Southampton.
Roger, just a few months later on 10 February 1992,Michael Adam's photographed a similar Portsmouth bound service with 158791,this time 153323 sits in the bay with a Southampton train..
Thanks and best wishes, Michael Forward.
Thanks and best wishes, Michael Forward.
Many Thanks Michael
Thursday's Clay
Jon Hird & Tony Shore
Sadly, the wall-to-wall sunshine we've enjoyed for the last few days came to an end on Thursday. 66127 crosses Pendalake Viaduct with clay from Treviscoe en route to Exeter Riverside, and onwards to Cliffe Vale. 08.05.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
A little further on, Tony pictures the same train crossing Moorswater Viaduct. 08.05.2025, copyright Tony Shore.
A trip aboard 'Waverley'
Tony Shore
Inspired by Michael Roach's article (click here, scroll down) about 'Waverley' on Wednesday, Tony has sent in some pictures of a trip aboard the vessel between Falmouth and Fowey last summer.
The transport to Falmouth, a class 158 158771 in place of the usual class 150. Copyright Tony Shore.
The coach to take the passengers to the vessel within the docks complex. Copyright Tony Shore.
The first sighting of 'Wavereley' at Falmouth Docks. Copyright Tony Shore.
Falmouth Docks. Copyright Tony Shore.
Leaving the docks. Copyright Tony Shore.
Pendennis Castle. Copyright Tony Shore.
The cafe area on board Waverley. Copyright Tony Shore.
Ticket collection area. Copyright Tony Shore.
On the open seas! Copyright Tony Shore.
Arriving into Fowey. Copyright Tony Shore.
Looking back as the paddle steamer makes way into Fowey. Copyright Tony Shore.
Tony is now back on dry land and watches as Waverley departs Fowey for Plymouth. Copyright Tony Shore.
The following day at Dartmouth, where Waverley met with one of the Paignton & Dartmouth Paddle Steamers. Copyright Tony Shore.
A busy scene at Dartmouth. Copyright Tony Shore.
Great photos Tony, many thanks.