Bound for warmer climes perhaps?
Trevor Tremethick
Dear Keith and Roger
Hope you are both well. I am just recovering from what Derriford Hospital have termed a 'heart event' which meant I was stuck in there for a week. I must say, though, they looked after me superbly.
Anyway, Barbara and I were driving home from a swimming lesson when I noticed these two power cars on the sidings, de-named and de-branded. Wondering where they may be off to (Mexico? Nigeria?), we parked up and shuffled down for a closer look.
One of them turned out to be 43162, formerly Caerhays Castle, but, more interestingly, the other was 43160 Castle-an-Dinas which, as far as I was aware has been hidden within Laira for many months. I certainly hadn't been able to track it down, and it was a welcome sight as the last 'Castle' I needed to complete the 'set'. Just a pity it was 'naked'. I think I can now retire from train spotting.
I only had my phone camera with me but here they are if of interest. By the way the depot clock still insists it is 10 past 10, whatever the time of day.
Kind regards
Trevor T
PS: As I have been 'in works', apologies if someone else has already reported on this.
Hope you are both well. I am just recovering from what Derriford Hospital have termed a 'heart event' which meant I was stuck in there for a week. I must say, though, they looked after me superbly.
Anyway, Barbara and I were driving home from a swimming lesson when I noticed these two power cars on the sidings, de-named and de-branded. Wondering where they may be off to (Mexico? Nigeria?), we parked up and shuffled down for a closer look.
One of them turned out to be 43162, formerly Caerhays Castle, but, more interestingly, the other was 43160 Castle-an-Dinas which, as far as I was aware has been hidden within Laira for many months. I certainly hadn't been able to track it down, and it was a welcome sight as the last 'Castle' I needed to complete the 'set'. Just a pity it was 'naked'. I think I can now retire from train spotting.
I only had my phone camera with me but here they are if of interest. By the way the depot clock still insists it is 10 past 10, whatever the time of day.
Kind regards
Trevor T
PS: As I have been 'in works', apologies if someone else has already reported on this.
43162 and 43160 Withdrawn on Laira 04.11.2024, Copyright Trevor Tremethick
43160 Withdrawn on Laira 04.11.2024, Copyright Trevor Tremethick
Many thanks for the pics, Trevor, and wishing you good health.
The RHTT
Roger Winnen
02.11.2024 - 66179 en route to St. Blazey with the RHTT seen passing through Bodmin Parkway. Copyright Roger Winnen
02.11.2024 - RHTT going away with 66154. Copyright Roger Winnen
Avon Valley Railway
Littleton No. 5
Paul Negus
Avon Valley Railway - Littleton No 5.
The boiler, complete with smokebox and chimney, has now been remounted within the frames. (See my previous post May 18 2024 showing the boiler on an adjacent flat wagon - click here).
This is Manning Wardle No 2018 of 1922 with 18in cylinders and a tractive effort of 22,500 lbs, weighing in at 52 tons. A far cry from their lightweight contractor’s locomotives that frequently appear in old photographs!
The boiler, complete with smokebox and chimney, has now been remounted within the frames. (See my previous post May 18 2024 showing the boiler on an adjacent flat wagon - click here).
This is Manning Wardle No 2018 of 1922 with 18in cylinders and a tractive effort of 22,500 lbs, weighing in at 52 tons. A far cry from their lightweight contractor’s locomotives that frequently appear in old photographs!
The boiler of Littleton No.5 now remounted in the frame of the locomotive at the Avon Valley Railway. Copyright Paul Negus.
The boiler of Littleton No.5 now remounted in the frame of the locomotive at the Avon Valley Railway. Copyright Paul Negus.
Locomotive details. Copyright Paul Negus.
Many thanks Paul, good to see some progress - thanks for the update.
Okehampton Station
James Bown
A journey from Sherborne to Okehampton today, this delightful station is always worthy of a visit with it’s splendid buffet and a feel of timelessness, especially so when the elderly Class 150 (feeling it’s age) draws you into the station.
GWR 150202 arrives at Okehampton on 05.11.2024. Copyright James Bown.
The station nods to its heritage proudly displaying the colour scheme of the former Southern region. 05.11.2024, copyright James Bown.
Many thanks James, glad you had a good trip.
60th Anniversity of 47306 The Sapper
Roger Winnen
Apologies for the lateness of these images - Roger has had some technical difficulties!
0211.2024 - 60 years of 47306 celebrated on Saturday 2nd November 2024 at Bodmin. Copyright Roger Winnen
02.11.2024 - 47306 The Sapper at Bodmin. Copyright Roger Winnen
02.11.2024 - The Bubble Car 121020 at Bodmin General. Copyright Roger Winnen
02.11.2024 - What's in the wagon.? Parts of Alfred! Copyright Roger Winnen
02.11.2024 - 47306 The Sapper running around at Bodmin Parkway. Copyright Roger Winnen
02.11.2024 - Steve Lightfoot about to pull the points at Bodmin Parkway. Copyright Roger Winnen
02.11.2024 - Crossing the bridge after leaving Parkway Station where a large tree felling operation has taken place. Copyright Roger Winnen
02.11.2024 - Colesloggett Halt and the guard about to wave off the train. Copyright Roger Winnen
02.11.2024 - 60 Years of The Sapper at Bodmin General. Copyright Roger Winnen
02.11.2024 - 47306 Runs around its train at Boscarne Junction. Copyright Roger Winnen
02.11.2024 - 47306 Waiting departure from Boscarne Junction. Copyright Roger Winnen
02.11.2024 - Through the windscreen of 121020 bound for Bodmin Parkway. Copyright Roger Winnen