Blue Hour at Penzance
Mark Lynam
Good evening Keith/Roger/Jon,
Here are a couple of shots of 37057 at Penzance at about 5pm when the light was fading.
This will work 3Q53 2210 Penzance to Exeter Riverside N.Y. via Parkandillack and Fowey Docks tonight (19.11).
Here are a couple of shots of 37057 at Penzance at about 5pm when the light was fading.
This will work 3Q53 2210 Penzance to Exeter Riverside N.Y. via Parkandillack and Fowey Docks tonight (19.11).
Sundown at Penzance. 19.11.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
37057 waits to work east with the NR test train. 19.11.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
Lovely photos Mark - many thanks.
Cornwall in the rain!
Clive Smith & Paul Barlow
66416 and 66509 working the 0631 St. Erth to Westbury at Trerulefoot. 18.11.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
66416 and 66509 working the 0631 St. Erth to Westbury at Trerulefoot. 18.11.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
2E06 07.45 Penzance - Exeter St Davids at Coldrenick Viaduct, Menheniot with 43186 and 43187. 18.11.2025, copyright Clive Smith.
2C11 10.14 Plymouth - Penzance at Crugwallins with 43156 and 43004. 18.11.2025, copyright Clive Smith.
175009 and 175007 work the 0626 Plymouth to Plymouth via Penzance crew training run past Crugwallins. 18.11.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
220005 passes Crugwallins with the 1115 Penzance to Edinburgh. 18.11.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
2C26 13.40 Plymouth - Penzance at Dowgas with 43186 and 43187. 18.11.2025, copyright Clive Smith.
2P16 13.15 Penzance - Plymouth at Dowgas with 43004 on the front and 43156 on the rear. 18.11.2025, copyright Clive Smith.
43004 leading 43156 at Dowgas (going away shot) 1315 Penzance to Plymouth. 18.11.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
2C26 13.40 Plymouth - Penzance at Resparveth with 43093 & 43198. 18.11.2025, copyright Clive Smith.
'We suffer for our art'! Clive in the pouring rain at Dowgas. 18.11.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
'Devon boys on tour'! Many thanks Clive and Paul, hope you've both dried out.
Swindon Transfer Sidings
Alan Peters
More from Swindon Transfer sidings where the RHTT for Colas Rail are based, 66846 is pictured with RHTT wagons for a set swap from Port Talbot on 03/11/25. Copyright Alan Peters.
A rather filthy Gloucester RHTT set operated by 67023 'Stella' and 67027 is seen stabled at Swindon transfer sidings on 03/11/25, note the massive water pillow for replenishing the water tanks. Copyright Alan Peters.
Many thanks for the behind-the-scenes photos, Alan. The stock is certainly looking well-weathered now.
HST Memories
Michael Forward
A picture taken at 09.10 on a bright 1 October 1985 shows 43191/43185 arriving at Penzance with the 07.20 from Plymouth. 43191 is presently at The Mid-Norfolk Railway but not operational. 43185 was scrapped in 2024. Copyright Michael Forward.
Many thanks Michael, a super scene which can still be captured today (albeit with a shortened HST, and only for another 3 weeks!)
1970's selection box - Part 2
Roger Winnen
D1005 Western Venturer at Penzance on 10.25 Penzance to Liverpool. 04.01.1975, copyright Roger Winnen.
Truro Station and yard from Dobbs Lane. 04.01.1975, copyright Roger Winnen.
08840 at Long Rock shed. 11.01.1975, copyright Roger Winnen.
Removal of Ponsandane Crossover prior to relocating at at Roskear Junction, Camborne. 18.02.1975, copyright Roger Winnen
Classic traction at Penzance
Tony Shore
37057 in the sidings at Penzance with the Network Rail test train. 19.11.2025, copyright Tony Shore.
Seen from the sea wall, 43093 joins 37057. 19.11.2025, copyright Tony Shore.
43156 and 37057 at Penzance. 19.11.2025, copyright Tony Shore.
A rainbow over mounts bay. 19.11.2025, copyright Tony Shore.
The 1340 Plymouth - Penzance arrives at Penzance with 43186 and 43187. 19.11.2025, copyright Tony Shore.
Many thanks Tony.
The 2016 SDR Diesel Gala
Paul Barlow
5081 passes Hood Bridge on a Totnes to Buckfastleigh service. 05.11.2016, copyright Paul Barlow.
D6502 at Buckfastleigh. 05.11.2016, copyright Paul Barlow.
D6502 with D7612 on the rear approaches Staverton bridge heading for Buckfastleigh. 05.11.2016, copyright Paul Barlow.
D7612 and 5054 at Totnes. 05.11.2016, copyright Paul Barlow.
D7612 approaches Hood Bridge on a Buckfastleigh to Totnes service. 05.11.2016, copyright Paul Barlow.
Many thanks, Paul - small Sulzers galore.