October 16th 2024

16/10/2024

Some New 'Old' Photographs
Geoff Ryall

Silverton Station, Exeter, in broad gauge times. Copyright Geoff Ryall.

Another of Silverton in Broad Gauge days. Do we have any idea what the smartly dressed gentlemans role may have been? Copyright Geoff Ryall.

A wonderful view of Perranwell station. Copyright Geoff Ryall.

Many thanks indeed, Geoff - a wonderful few photographs, thank you very much for sharing them with us.

Skippers at Paignton
Michael Forward

Hello Roger, I hope you are well. Here is a picture from Michael Adams of 142027/022 at Paignton with the 14.45 service from Exmouth on 24 July 1987. Best wishes, Michael.

The British Telecom Unit at Liskeard
Michael Forward

Roger, Almost a year earlier Michael captures the old order on film at Liskeard. Thanks, best wishes, Michael

Many Thanks Michael

The Atlantic Coast Express - 2013
Paul Negus

Hi Jon and Roger

Continuing the ACE theme, I was a tad disappointed that Clan Line was coasting through Axminster last Saturday. By contrast, Tangmere was hauling a previous ACE on 7 April 2013 and came barrelling through Axminster ready to tackle Honiton Bank in style! (See photo).

It's interesting that there were significantly fewer admirers on the platform that day, my memory says less than a dozen on the station in total. I had intended using the same angle to photograph the train but there were too many photographers in the way. I had a quick count and there were over 50 to see Clan Line last week - perhaps far more due to social media coverage? Whatever the reason, it's a welcome trend for railway preservation.

Kind regards
Paul

PS The welcome cafe is still there!

'Tangemere' pounds through Axminster with 'The Atlantic Coast Express' on 07.04.2013. Copyright Paul Negus.

Many thanks, Paul, an excellent photograph of a Bullied Pacific well at home. Agree re: the upturn in general interest in railways these days - not a bad thing by any means!

Ponsandane Progress
Dennis Clarke

Hi Keith, Roger, Jon,

I was in Penzance today and wanted to photograph the progress being made at the new Ponsandane Sidings.

Please find a few photos attached. It really is taking shape although, looking at some of my old photos, the land had been flattened over 2 years ago.

Regards,
Dennis

Ponsandane sidings progress. 15.10.2024, copyright Dennis Clarke.

Many thanks Dennis - nice to see this project coming along now after its period in hiatus.

(Polar) Express Delivery
Paul Barlow, Tony Shore & Sam Ryder

From Paul Barlow:
A shot of 57010 working an ecs to the South Devon railway with coaches for the Polar express event taking place there. I believe 33002 took the coaches from Totnes to Buckfastleigh.

57010 passes Exeter St Thomas with the 0630 Carnforth to Totnes via Plymouth 15 October 2024. Copyright Paul Barlow.

57010 5Z42 carnforth-totnes. (South Devon Railway). Due to a points failure outside Totnes station it carried on to Plymouth to run round. 15.10.2024, copyright Tony Shore.

33002, 6412 and an onlooker who doesn't seem to give two hoots about what's going on! 15.10.2024, copyright Tony Shore.

From Sam Ryder:
57010 at Totnes today, dropping off some coaches for the Polar Express with the Class 33 on hand to assist with shunting. This is the first time a class 57 has visited the SDR.

33002 waits to meet 57010 at Totnes Littlehempston whilst Pannier Tank 6412 arrives with the railways service train. 15.10.2024, copyright Sam Ryder.

57010 and the coaching stock cross onto SDR metals from the national network. 15.10.2024, copyright Sam Ryder.

57010 and 33002, both originally Sulzer-powered machines, now only the one is - 57010 having been fitted with a modern (at the time) General Motors engine by Freightliner to extend its life. 15.10.2024, copyright Sam Ryder.