Re: Par to Park Royal Freightliner
Michael L. Roach
Further to yesterday's comprehensive response from Guy, two pics of Friary goods yard and FLT taken at 1.40pm on Wednesday 22 July 1970 "soon to close" according to my notes; and one pic of a Class 47 passing new allotments at Stoggy Lane, Hemerdon at 5.07pm on Tuesday 28 July 1970.
Plymouth Friary Goods Yard & Freightliner Terminal. 22.07.1970, copyright Michael L. Roach.
Plymouth Friary Goods Yard & Freightliner Terminal. 22.07.1970, copyright Michael L. Roach.
An unidentified Class 47 at Hemerdon with a Freightliner working. 28.07.1970, copyright Michael L. Roach.
On a dull December day the red container on the 15,25 Par to Park Royal Freightline gives a little colour. The train is headed by Class 47 1587 Dec 69 - Copyright Mike Roach.
A going away shot at Wearde (Defiance platform As class 47 1587 heads the 15,25 Par to Park Royal Freightliner away into the gloom over Plymouth December 1969 - Copyright Mike Roach.
And one from Neil Phillips:
D1640 waits to leave Par with the Freightliner service. 02.04.1970, Copyright Neil Phillips
Many thanks Mike, and a big thanks also to Stuart Norris who had managed to find these very same photographs buried away in our own CRS archives!
Sunshine in West Cornwall
Jon Hird & Andrew Triggs
Last built 43198 leads the delayed 1014 Plymouth - Penzance across Brea Embankment. This was one of the first services west of the day, following a line closure due to a collapsed badger set in the Hayle area. The crane in the background is being used to errect a new shed at the South Crofty mine facility. 17.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
158950 crossing Angarrack Viaduct working 2C23 12.19 Plymouth-Penzance. 17.11.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
43198 (with 43093) crossing Angarrack Viaduct working 2P16 13.15 Penzance-Plymouth, viewed from Sampson Farm Road overbridge. 17.11.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
Backlit by the strong sun, 43093 and 43198 continue past Wheal Busy, Scorrier. 17.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
43004 and 43156 pass Brea with the midday Exeter - Penzance. 17.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
43004 (with 43156) leading 2C20 11.28 Exeter St Davids-Penzance over Angarrack Viaduct. 17.11.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
Many thanks Andrew, great shots from a classic location.
Present day on the Exmouth Branch
Roger Geach
Part 3
Newcourt Station sees 158798 with a service to Exmouth. 11.11.2025, copyright Roger Geach.
150233 at the end of the line, Exmouth. 11.11.2025, copyright Roger Geach.
Many thanks Roger, a great record.
Sea Wall Castle
Martin Scane
2E06 (PZ to Exeter SD) rounding the curve from Teignmouth station onto the sea wall this morning (17/11/25) with 43156 leading. For the record it’s 43004 at the other end. 17.11.2025, copyright Martin Scane.
Many thanks Martin - lots of lenses pointed at this train today!
Cornish Viaducts
Tony Shore
66093 powers over Moorswater Viaduct with the empty JIA's working from Exeter Riverside - Goonbarrow. The service was pushed back from Saturday due to flooding upcountry. 17.11.2025, copyright Tony Shore.
It's 43004 and 43156 again! Crossing Liskeard viaduct with the 1128 Exeter - Penzance. 17.11.2025, copyright Tony Shore.
175114 on Liskeard viaduct with a crew training run. 17.11.2025, copyright Tony Shore.
Many thanks, Tony.
Early doors at Truro
Joe Birchall
Yesterday I went out to see 57 604 on the down sleeper, the view nearly being blocked by a Hitachi on its way up. 17.11.2025, copyright Joe Birchall.
Many thanks, Joe, the clock change has worked to your advantage.