Paddington in Peru/Swindon
Colin Pidgeon
GWR IET 802106 is now carrying promotion branding for the new Paddington Bear movie 'Paddington in Peru' on 3 of the vehicles. Seen at Swindon on 01.11.2024. Copyright Colin Pidgeon.
Livery details on 802106. 01.11.2024, copyright Colin Pidgeon.
Livery details on 802106. 01.11.2024, copyright Colin Pidgeon.
Livery details on 802106. 01.11.2024, copyright Colin Pidgeon.
Many thanks, Colin.. I imagine we will see many photos of this unit in the weeks to come!
Behind the scenes at Bodmin
Martin Scane
A few photos from a visit to the Bodmin Railway today (03.11.2024), including a brief tour around the runing shed and workshop at Bodmin General.
47306 rests after the previous days running in the shed alongside prarie 5553. 03.11.2024, copyright Martin Scane.
Small Prarie 5553 and in the far corner Beattie Welltank 30587 in the running shed at Bodmin General. 03.11.2024, copyright Martin Scane.
The Helston Railway's class 10 on hire to Bodmin Railway as a stand-in shunter whilst the lines own 08444 undergoes an overhaul. 03.11.2024, copyright Martin Scane.
Small Prarie 5552 adorned with an unusual seasonal headboard! 03.11.2024, copyright Martin Scane.
Class 08 08444 having a heavy overhaul after many years of service at the railway. 03.11.2024, copyright Martin Scane.
Ex-Port of Par Bagnall Saddle Tank 'Alfred' undergoing an overhaul with his water tank removed. 03.11.2024, copyright Martin Scane.
An Austerity 'cabriolet', 75178 with its cab removed starting its overhaul. 03.11.2024, copyright Martin Scane.
37142 along with sections of its roof undergoing an extensive overhaul. 03.11.2024, copyright Martin Scane.
5552 prepares to depart, alongside is the railways permanent way coach. 03.11.2024, copyright Martin Scane.
Many thanks Martin, an interesting selection of photos.
New heights at Bodmin Parkway
Jon Hird
With the drone above the carriage shed at Bodmin Parkway, we see GWR's 43098 and 43092 departing for Penzance. The 3-way point is quite interesting. 02.11.2024, copyright Jon Hird.