'Tractor' on test!
37142 breaks cover at Bodmin
Chris Bellett, Phil Wilton, Jon Hird & Mark Lynam
From Chris Bellett:
It was a busy day today at Bodmin General with lots of shunting movements in addition to the normal five train passenger service (I was signalman for the day so had a very good view). It was also a test day for the refurbished Class 37 (37142) which made several return trips to Bodmin Parkway and Boscarne Junction accompained by the Class 47 (47306) in the event of any problems with the former. Pannier Tank 4612 was also moved into the workshops and the Pway train was prepared for Thursdays action.
It was a busy day today at Bodmin General with lots of shunting movements in addition to the normal five train passenger service (I was signalman for the day so had a very good view). It was also a test day for the refurbished Class 37 (37142) which made several return trips to Bodmin Parkway and Boscarne Junction accompained by the Class 47 (47306) in the event of any problems with the former. Pannier Tank 4612 was also moved into the workshops and the Pway train was prepared for Thursdays action.
Images from Bodmin General from Chris - click each image for an enlargement/caption. All images copyright Chris Bellett.
From Phil Wilton:
Hi, some pictures of 37142 out and about at Bodmin today in the sunshine. Resplendent in its new paint with 47306 in tow for load/insurance. Taken with permission.
Hi, some pictures of 37142 out and about at Bodmin today in the sunshine. Resplendent in its new paint with 47306 in tow for load/insurance. Taken with permission.
Images from Phil Wilton - click each image for an enlargement/caption. All images copyright Phil Wilton.
37142 leading 47306 up the Boscarne Branch near Bawden Road. 09.09.2026, copyright Jon Hird.
After waiting for the steam loco to run round its service train in the platform at Bodmin General, 37142 makes its way round 'Check Rail Curve' on the final approach to Bodmin General from Boscarne. 09.09.2026, copyright Jon Hird.
Photographs of 37142 at rest in the yard at Bodmin General on 10.09.2026. Please click for enlargements. Above images copyright Mark Lynam.
Many thanks all - brilliant to see 37142 back in action once again, and sporting this classic look. Hopes are high for it to make its debut at the diesel gala later this month - click here for info/timetables etc.
Golant Clay
Steve Clark
Just about squeaked this before the light went!! This was taken at 10 past 6 on a glorious Wednesday evening. 66718 heads back to Lostwithiel from Fowey with the empty JIA's. 09.09.2026, copyright Steve Clark.
Many thanks Steve, very lucky with the timings.
The other 60007
Clive Smith
Loadhaul liveried 60007 heads a mixed goods through Newport in November 2005. Copyright Clive Smith.
Many thanks Clive - a little less prestigous than its blue counterpart!
Thursdays Clay
Jon Hird & Mark Lynam
66718 rasps its way up the bank from Par, heading to Fowey with the clay from Goonbarrow. 10.09.2026, copyright Jon Hird.
66718 leads 6G09 into Lostwithiel up goods loop where it will run round before heading to Fowey. 10.09.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.
After running round, 66718 passes Coulson Park, Lostwithiel, en route to Fowey. 10.09.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.
Many thanks as always Mark.
Colourful trains at Dawlish
Clive Smith
The 175s are under the spotlight following their high profile cancellations and poor availability. Stringent testing is taking place with each set including mileage accumulation before each one is passed fit to operate passenger trains again. 175112 is near Rockstone Bridge at Dawlish with the 5Z24 11.38 Plymouth - Exeter St Davids ECS. 10.09.2026, copyright Clive Smith.
LSL Midland Pullman blue HST with power cars 43059 & 43058 pass through Dawlish Warren with the 1Z61 05.51 Doncaster - Paignton. Twenty seconds later and a Voyager passed on the up line so I didn't manage a going away shot. 10.09.2026, copyright Clive Smith.
Many thanks once again, Clive.
Steam in Devon
James Bown
I enjoyed the view at Kingswear yesterday morning with the Paignton departure about to set off with 5239. 10.09.2026, copyright James Bown.
Later I made a visit to Staverton, where the 14.25 came in en route to Totnes behind 5526. 10.09.2026, copyright James Bown.
Great stuff James, a good use of your day - thanks for the photos.
September 1976
Part 11
Roger Winnen
Bovey Tracey Station. 04.09.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
Bovey Tracey Station. 04.09.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
Bovey Tracey Station. 04.09.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.