September 15th 2024

15/9/2024

Early 1977
Roger Winnen
Part 6

05.02.1977 - A workworn D1041 Western Prince shunts the milk tankers at St. Erth. Copyright Roger Winnen

05.02.1977 - D1041 shunts the 6-wheeled Milk Tankers at St. Erth. Scrap cars are stacked up behind the locomotive. Copyright Roger Winnen.

D1041 waiting time at St. Erth - the scrapyard and material handlers visible behind the loco along with a rake of wagons in the sidings. Copyright Roger Winnen.

05.02.1977 - More shunting as D1041 pulls forwards with the rake of tankers. Copyright Roger Winnen.

Purton Station
Ken Mumford

Friends,
I went out and found that the site of Purton Station was open and got permission to take photos there.

Purton Station now providing a home to some commercial road vehicles. Copyright Ken Mumford.

The Hastings DEMU passing on a railtour. 14.09.2024, copyright Ken Mumford.

Many thanks Ken - an unusual vantage point, great shots!

Swindon Specials
Ken Mumford & Colin Pidgeon

The Hastings DEMU at Swindon. 14.09.2024, copyright Colin Pidgeon.

A pair of Class 20's with a Chiltern DVT being taken for refurbishment. 14.09.2024, copyright Ken Mumford.

The 20's heading back with a refurbished DVT. 14.09.2024, copyright Colin Pidgeon.

Many thanks Ken & Colin - you had a busy day, Ken!

Bodmin Parkway Viaduct
Jon Hird

A nice summers afternoon walk along the river coincided with the re-timed afternoon departure of GWR Small Prarie 5553 from Bodmin Parkway. The train crosses the viaduct which has recently been cleared of vegetation by Bodmin Railway staff. 14.09.2024, copyright Jon Hird.

Some old rail forming fence posts beneath the bridge. 14.09.2024, copyright Jon Hird.

The River Fowey gently flowing beneath the viaduct. 14.09.2024, copyright Jon Hird.

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