Freightliner in the west
Mark Lynam, Roger Winnen, Joe Birchall & Jon Hird
66594 arrives at Penzance at 2246 with a rail drop train from Westbury. 01.11.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
With 66418 now leading, the train arrives at St. Erth at 2339. 01.11.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
The following morning, the train is seen back at Penzance still with most of the rails loaded - technical difficulties prevented the ground staff from unloading at the worksite. 02.11.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
66594 departing Penzance on the rear of 6Y97, the 0843 St. Erth - Westbury. 02.11.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
6Y97 passes Marazion with the returning train to Westbury. 02.11.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
66594 on the rear at Marazion. 02.11.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
66418 climbs the 1 in 78 out of Truro. 02.11.2025, copyright Joe Birchall.
New rails aboard the train. 02.11.2025, copyright Joe Birchall.
66418 winds up through Par as it prepares to tackle the climb to Treverrin Tunnel. 02.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
Many thanks all - a nice weekend treat for us.
Saturday Castle Hunt
Paul Barlow
43093 arrives at Exeter with the 0400 ECS from Laira. 01.11.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
43042 0800 Exeter to Penzance class 153 network rail unit is on shed. 01.11.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
43042 0800 from Exeter at Penzance. 01.11.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
43093 waits to leave Penzance on the 1150 to Plymouth. 01.11.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
43093 and 43042 leaves St Erth on 1150 Penzance to Plymouth. 01.11.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
43098 (186 on rear) arrives at St Erth on 1015 Plymouth to Penzance. 01.11.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
43186 waits to leave Truro with the 1315 to Plymouth. 01.11.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
43186 leaves Truro with the 1315 to Plymouth. 01.11.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
43187 waits to leave Penzance on the 1515 to Plymouth. 01.11.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
43187 waits to leave Penzance on the 1515 to Plymouth 158745 is about to leave on the 1450 to Plymouth. 01.11.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
Plymouth station 43093 (43042 on rear) is about to depart to Laira on ECS off the 1715 Penzance to Plymouth. 01.11.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
Many thanks Paul - getting the miles in.
Penzance Sunset
Jon Hird
57301 soaks up the last of the days rays in the new sidings at Ponsandane before working the up sleeper on 02.01.2025. Copyright Jon Hird.
43098 beneath the roof at Penzance station having failed earlier at St. Erth. 02.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
43186 shut down on the opposite end of the 'Castle' set awaiting repairs. 02.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
The Scillonian ferry is docked whilst the sun sets over Cornwall. The only train in the countys terminus station is a failure! 02.11.2025, copyright Jon Hird.