35028 'Clan Line' works
'The Atlantic Coast Express'
Bill Elstone David Tozer,
Paul Negus & Paul Barlow
Clan Line seen passing Pendomer west of Yeovil. Copyright Bill Elstone
Clan Line seen passing Pendomer west of Yeovil. Copyright Bill Elstone
Clan Line seen passing Pendomer west of Yeovil. Copyright Bill Elstone
Clan Line ran over the South Western Main Line to Exeter today (12.10.2024), returning via Taunton, Bristol, Bath and the beautiful Salisbury line through the Avon Valley. It passed through Axminster at a sedate pace, following an Exeter train that had in turn been held up by a late running service. There was a Class 47 idling on the rear. This is in contrast to the report that Clan Line's crew saw 104mph on the speedometer passing Axminster working the ACE on 23 September 1961, no doubt getting a good run at Honiton Bank. (Information courtesy of Bulleid Power - The 'Merchant Navy' Class - by A.J, Fry). Copyright Paul Negus.
The young lad on Platform 1 doesn't seem too impressed by the noise but I was like that as a youngster and relish the sound these days! Copyright Paul Negus.
A great drone view as 35028 Clan line passes Beacon Lane Exeter on the 0714 Waterloo to Exeter 1Z28 12 October 2024. Copyright Paul Barlow.
35028 Clan Line with the 0714 1Z28 Waterloo to Exeter 'Atlantic Coast Express. In BR SR days the ACE left Waterloo at 1100 and reached Exeter Central at 1358. Photo taken at Howell Road overbridge, near Exeter Central. Copyright David Tozer.
Seen on the return run up the Great Western Main Line at Creech St Michael. Copyright Bill Elstone
Many thanks Bill, Dave, Paul and Paul - great to see a proper Southern loco back on its old stomping ground.
Re: Probus Viaduct
Paul Burkhalter
Yesterday, we asked:
A question that maybe your Society could help with. Probus Viaduct, replaced in 1871 with an embankment, was the viaduct of wooden construction? Any other details regarding Probus Viaduct would be gratefully received. Obviously because of how long ago it was replaced, there is very little info available on it.
Today came the following answer from Paul Burkhalter:
The query today re the above is answered in John Binding’s book Brunels Cornish Viaducts (the font of knowledge on this subject). It was a class E timber structure, length 435ft, max height 43ft. Binding says he didn’t find a photograph of it before being replaced by the embankment after only 12 years in use. However there is a contemporary sketch on page 28 of the book.
A question that maybe your Society could help with. Probus Viaduct, replaced in 1871 with an embankment, was the viaduct of wooden construction? Any other details regarding Probus Viaduct would be gratefully received. Obviously because of how long ago it was replaced, there is very little info available on it.
Today came the following answer from Paul Burkhalter:
The query today re the above is answered in John Binding’s book Brunels Cornish Viaducts (the font of knowledge on this subject). It was a class E timber structure, length 435ft, max height 43ft. Binding says he didn’t find a photograph of it before being replaced by the embankment after only 12 years in use. However there is a contemporary sketch on page 28 of the book.
Many thanks for the quick and helpful answer, Paul - much appreciated.
Diesels around Bodmin
Jon Hird
50042 'Triumph' blasts up the bank past Charlies Gate with a driver experience course. 12.10.2024, copyright Jon Hird.
47306 eases over Bodmin Parkway viaduct with three mk1's. 12.10.2024, copyright Jon Hird.
After running round, 47306 departs for Bodmin General. 12.10.2024, copyright Jon Hird.
A quick trip up the A38 to Largin for the passing of the railhead treatment train with 66179 and 66154. I'm much happier with this shot than the one I managed earlier in the week - the sun helps a lot! 12.10.2024, copyright Jon Hird.
Back over to Bodmin for 50042 heading to Boscarne with its 3 OOV wagons and brake van. 12.10.2024, copyright Jon Hird.
A final shot of 'Triumph' pounding up the bank from Boscarne, the shafts of light piercing through the trees looking quite pleasing in the locomotives exhaust fumes. 12.10.2024, copyright Jon Hird.
Early days at Buckfastleigh
Roger Winnen
14.04.1977 - A pair of steam Rollers at Buckfastleigh. Copyright Roger Winnen
14.04.1977 - A pair of steam Rollers at Buckfastleigh. Copyright Roger Winnen
Weekly round-up
Andrew Triggs
Hi Roger/Keith/Jon
Find enclosed a recent round up of shots taken over the last week...in the Sun!
All the Best
Andrew
Find enclosed a recent round up of shots taken over the last week...in the Sun!
All the Best
Andrew
DBC 66179 (with 66154) running 42 early at 13.55, working 3S13 09.08 Westbury-St Blazey LIP RHTT, passing along the Through Road 5.10.2024. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
43189 with 43093 working 2P16 13.15 Penzance-Plymouth approaching Marazion 11.10.2024. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
Colas Tamper DR73936 approaching Marazion working 6J02 08.38 Westbury-Penzance 11.10.2024. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
Longrock Gronks with 08836 and side lined 08645 'St Piran' 11.10.2024. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
08645 'St Piran' on decision, stored at Longrock T&RSMD 11.10.2024. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
Many thanks, Andrew - nice of the sun to finally put in an appearance!