October 23rd 2025

23/10/2025

Around Plymouth in 1974
Roger Winnen

740209a A Western crossing the Royal Albert Bridge, from here the line was singled on 2nd July 1973 to St Budeaux Ferry Road. Copyright Roger Winnen

740209a The plaque which stood on Saltash Station. Copyright Roger Winnen

740209b The Royal Albert Bridge Signal Box still stands to this day now used by the S & T etc. CopyrightRoger Winnen

740209c D1072 Western Glory comes off the single line the otherside of the road bridge at St Budeaux Station. Copyright Roger Winnen

740209nDockyard Halt. Copyright Roger Winnen

740209o The ex LSWR lin at Devonport. Copyright Roger Winnen

740209t Gates at Millbay Station Kevin Jenkin. Copyright Roger Winnen

740209z (The bridge ncrossing Union Street Plymouth which carried the lines to Plymouth Millbay over the road. Copyright Roger Winnen

740209z Mount Gould Junction. Copyright Roger Winnen

740209za Lucas Terrace Halt. Copyright Roger Winnen

740223a D2128 at Laira. Copyright Roger Winnen

740223d 03126 at Laira Copyright Roger Winnen

740209zbPlymouth North Road Station prior to track alterations. Copyright Roger Winnen

740223c A Peak heads for Plymouth seen at Laira Junction. Copyright Roger Winnen

740209zd The up Cornishman coming off the Royal Albert Bridge. Copyright Roger Winnen

Keyham Castle
Clive Smith

A little bit of sunshine in a gloomy week as the 2C11 10.14 Plymouth - Penzance with 43098 leading and 43186 on the rear cross Keyham Viaduct. 22.10.2025, copyright Clive Smith.

Many thanks Clive - not long to go now.

Glynn Valley 175’s
Mark Lynam

Here are some photos I got of the 175s yesterday (21.10) in the autumnal Glynn Valley between Bodmin and Liskeard.

175002 crosses Largin Viaduct working 5Z21 0623 Plymouth to Plymouth via Penzance. 21.10.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.

3-car 175114 on Largin Viaduct working 5Z12 0626 Plymouth to Plymouth via Penzance. 21.10.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.

175114 now heading West over the St Pinnock Viaduct working 5Z13 1305 Plymouth to Plymouth via Newton Abbot & Penzance. 21.10.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.

Many thanks Mark, great to see some bright liveries in the west again.

Torquay 1987
Paul Barlow

In GWR 150th anniversary livery, 47628 Sir Daniel Gooch works the 0918 Paignton to Liverpool see. at Torquay on 30th May 1987. Copyright Paul Barlow.

Many thanks Paul, great shot.

Saturday Clay
Thomas Lloyd

Morning Jon.

My wife and I were having a trundle in the car through mid Cornwall last Saturday and as we crossed the level crossing at Lostwithiel I was astounded to see a clay train! I didn't know they ran on Saturdays. Here's a shot from next to the signal box. I filmed 66120 going over the crossing.

I love the pictures of the Wadebridge wanderer rail tour that Roger Winnen has been sending in. I noticed in the pictures Roger sent you of the 50 at Falmouth that the 50 is attached to some 16 ton mineral wagons rather than coaches in one of the photos. Was it shunting on the same day or did a photo of a freight train get mixed in? All fantastic stuff, keep up the good work, it is much appreciated.

66120 with the empty JIA’s from Westbury in Lostwithiel down goods loop, waiting its path on to Goonbarrow. 18.10.2025, copyright Thomas Lloyd.

Many thanks for your email Thomas. The clay train you saw was the empty wagon movement from Westbury to Goonbarrow, 6V76 - the JIA fleet is maintained there now that St. Blazey yard is out of action. A good question about the 50 - hopefully Roger or somebody else can come along and tell us!

Mystery Location
Michael Forward

A friend of mine gave me this print which was at a postcard fair, no details on the back so where is it??

A wealth of detail including Inter -City type DMU;signal box and signals which suggest a junction in the distance.

I note - with a magnifying glass - that there are some Mark 1 sleeping cars in the siding on the left.

You will see the Castle has a full load of coal in the tender as if about to start a journey, perhaps to London.

My own thoughts are West Wales but I do not think it is Carmarthen or Swansea.

Any ideas please?

In the meantime, enjoy the picture.

Thanks, all the best,

Michael Forward.