'The Britannic Explorer'
Ben Warren, Mark Lynam & Jon Hird
Belmond's luxurious land-cruise train 'The Britannic Explorer' visited Cornwall once again over the weekend of 3rd/4th October. Headed by regular locos 66748 and 66744, the train followed its usual route from Bishops Lydeard - Penzance and then on to Fowey for its overnight stop.
Today (Sunday 4th), the train will work from Fowey to Cranmore.
Today (Sunday 4th), the train will work from Fowey to Cranmore.
GBRF 66748 & 66744 working 1C02, the 0900 Bishops Lydeard to Penzance, with the Britannic Explorer arriving into Penzance on the 03/10/2026. The tour was held outside the station for 20 minutes before being allowed to enter platform 2. Copyright Ben Warren.
The Penzance - Fowey leg of the excursion passes by Apex Bridge, Scorrier, top and tailed by 66748 and 66744. Click for enlargements. 03.10.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.
66748 leads the 1730 Penzance - Fowey through Trethellan in some glinty evening light. 03.10.2026, copyright Jon Hird.
Many thanks Ben - not too many 'Britannic Explorers' left this year now - get them while you can.
October 1976
Part 4
Roger Winnen
D1048 Western Lady at Penzance. 03.10.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
Penzance Signal Box. 03.10.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
Class 47 12.10 Penzance to Paddington. 03.10.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
Air conditioned stock at Ponsandane, a preview of things to come. 03.10.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.