NMT Day
Tony Shore, Mark Lynam, Roger Winnen, Jon Hird, Martin Scane & Paul Barlow
43013 leads the Reading - Paignton via Penzance test train over the embankment at Brea. 17.10.2025, copyright Tony Shore.
43013 clears Marazion Marsh on the approach to Penzance. 17.10.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
43013 leads the test train into Penzance. 17.10.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
43014 at Penzance. Both power cars were fitted with buffer beams on todays train. 17.10.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
A look at the coaching stock at Penzance. 17.10.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
43013 'Mark Carne CBE' at Penzance. 17.10.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
43013 'Mark Carne CBE' at Penzance. 17.10.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.
43014 now leading as the NMT passes Marazion en route to Paignton. 17.10.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
43014 leads the east-bound train over Gover viaduct en route to Paignton. 17.10.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
A view from around 120m in the air looking towards St. Austell from Gover as the NMT crosses Trenance Viaduct. 17.10.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
the Flying Banana NR NMT at Teignmouth this afternoon. Actually the train was following a slow running local service so might be more aptly titled the Dawdling Banana. 17.10.2025, copyright Martin Scane.
43013 heads for Dawlish Warren. 17.10.2025, copyright Martin Scane.
After reversing at Dawlish Warren, the NMT heads for Paignton. 17.10.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
A going-away shot of the Paignton-bound NMT heading towards Dawlish. 17.10.2025, copyright Paul Barlow.
Later in the day, 43014 heads through Marsh Barton. 17.10.2025, copyright Tony Shore.
Many thanks, all.
Washing the RHTT
Julian Stephens
Back in 2007 the RHTT would be given a frequent bath during its stopover in Par Liner Siding while awaiting its next duty. On this day 18 years ago - 18.10.2007 - 47749 receives a wash at Par. Copyright Julian Stephens.
A good scrub for 'Demelza'. 18.10.2007, copyright Julian Stephens.
Many thanks Julian - strange to think it was that long ago.
Totnes RHTT
Tony Shore
57310 at the Penzance end of the RHTT whilst the train is looped at Totnes for a following GWR service. 17.10.2025, copyright Tony Shore.
57303 on the other end of the train at Totnes. 17.10.2025, copyright Tony Shore.
Many thanks Tony - not so much washing this year by the look of it!
The West Somerset Railway
Steam Gala
David Tozer
4-4-0 No. 563 at Crowcombe Heathfield during the WSR Steam Gala. 17.10.2025, copyright David Tozer.
563 departing Crowcombe Heathfield. 17.10.2025, copyright David Tozer.
NCB loco 813 at Crowcombe Heathfield. 17.10.2025, copyright David Tozer.
No. 813 running round. 17.10.2025, copyright David Tozer.
813 departs again running bunker-first. 17.10.2025, copyright David Tozer.
5029 'Nunney Castle' arriving at Crowcombe Heathfield. 17.10.2025, copyright David Tozer.
GWR 7828 beside the signal box. 17.10.2025, copyright David Tozer.
9351 prepares to depart. 17.10.2025, copyright David Tozer.
Many thanks Dave - great shots.