The Bodmin Railway Diesel Gala
27th & 28th September
Join us for a weekend of diesel-powered delight at the Bodmin Railway Diesel Gala, taking place on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th September.
Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or just looking for a fun family day out, this event is packed with heritage, horsepower, and hospitality.
For more info, click here.
Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or just looking for a fun family day out, this event is packed with heritage, horsepower, and hospitality.
For more info, click here.
A tale of Clay & Castles
Mark Lynam & Jon Hird
43188 at Marazion working 2P18 1150 Penzance to Plymouth. 13.09.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
Up in East Cornwall, 43188 is again seen working the same service, passing Coldrennick Viaduct, Menheniot and meeting 66054 with the empty Westbury - St. Blazey JIA's heading in the opposite direction. 13.09.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
Heading West again, 66054 is seen at Respryn working 6V76 1035 Westbury Down T.C. to Lostwithiel Down Gds Loop. 13.09.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
66054 in Lostwithiel down goods loop, where it stays the weekend due to engineering work on the Newquay branch. 13.09.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
Many thanks, Mark
Rails around Plymouth (Part 2)
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I would be grateful if you could advertise Bernard's latest film evening for the Plymouth Valley Railway. Last October Bernard kindly did a evening on the west and central areas of Plymouth. He had so much material that he's coming back to do the east side. This will include Laira Depot, The Turnchapel and Launceston Branches, Friary Station and the mainline. Knowing Bernard, he will have one or two gems up his sleeve. Admission is £5 a ticket, either in advance or on the door, and includes complimentary tea, coffee etc. There will be a bookstall and draw.
11th October 2025, at the 1st Plympton Scout Group Hut, Cottles Lodge, Station Road, Plympton, Plymouth - PL7 2AU. What 3 words - ///atom.chats.oath
11th October 2025, at the 1st Plympton Scout Group Hut, Cottles Lodge, Station Road, Plympton, Plymouth - PL7 2AU. What 3 words - ///atom.chats.oath
Please pop along to Bernards show if you are able to, his photographs are always a delight.
Re: Where's that Western?
From Michael Forward:
Hello All, Well done to the gentlemen who knew D1048 was then at Horwich works near Bolton. The loco was taken to The Midland Railway Centre, Ripley, Derby and then on to The Severn Valley Railway in Sept. 2023 where she still resides, but not in running condition. Now in BR blue livery.
And from Andrew Thompson:
I would say that's Horwich Works. Stored there for a period after exit from Southport Railway Museum. Evidently moved from NYMR to Horwich in 1980 and then to Southport Railway in 1983.
And from Roger Vinten:
The photo of D1048 at Horwich brought back some great memories for me.
Does anyone have information dates etc regarding the Western diesel hydraulics that were stored in the ‘factory’ at Newton Abbot?
As a nipper I fondly remember 1041 (?) and 1048 (?) being there.
One afternoon, Dad (working a late turn) arrived back home in Totnes , bundled me into the car and raced back to N.A to witness 1013 and 1062 arriving from the Paignton and Kingswear line.
Under their own power from the daily shed and by way of the traverser, they rejoined their sisters inside the former workshops.
Did any other CRS readers witness the spectacle back in the 1970s?
Hello All, Well done to the gentlemen who knew D1048 was then at Horwich works near Bolton. The loco was taken to The Midland Railway Centre, Ripley, Derby and then on to The Severn Valley Railway in Sept. 2023 where she still resides, but not in running condition. Now in BR blue livery.
And from Andrew Thompson:
I would say that's Horwich Works. Stored there for a period after exit from Southport Railway Museum. Evidently moved from NYMR to Horwich in 1980 and then to Southport Railway in 1983.
And from Roger Vinten:
The photo of D1048 at Horwich brought back some great memories for me.
Does anyone have information dates etc regarding the Western diesel hydraulics that were stored in the ‘factory’ at Newton Abbot?
As a nipper I fondly remember 1041 (?) and 1048 (?) being there.
One afternoon, Dad (working a late turn) arrived back home in Totnes , bundled me into the car and raced back to N.A to witness 1013 and 1062 arriving from the Paignton and Kingswear line.
Under their own power from the daily shed and by way of the traverser, they rejoined their sisters inside the former workshops.
Did any other CRS readers witness the spectacle back in the 1970s?
Many thanks all, especially to Michael Forward whos email prompted this discussion.
If anybody can help with Roger Vinten's query, please drop us an email - [email protected]
If anybody can help with Roger Vinten's query, please drop us an email - [email protected]
The Dean Forest Railway Diesel Gala
Steve Widdowson
The Dean Forest Railway held their annual diesel gala over the weekend of 13/14th September, featuring visiting locos 50021 and Deltic 55009.
09106 Parkend { 1310 Lydney Jct ~ Parkend } 13.09.2025, copyright Steve Widdowson.
50021 Lydney Jct { 1435 Lydney Jc ~ Parkend } 13.09.2025, copyright Steve Widdowson.
50021 Nochard { 1150 Lydney Jct ~ Nochard High lever } 13.09.2025, copyright Steve Widdowson.
50021 Parkend. 13.09.2025, copyright Steve Widdowson.
55009 Nochard { 1130 Lydney Jct ~ Parkend } 13.09.2025, copyright Steve Widdowson.
55009 tnt 50021 Lydney Jct { 1000 Lydney Jct ~ Parkend } 13.09.2025, copyright Steve Widdowson.
55009 tnt 50021 Parkend { 1000 Lydmey Jct ~ Parkend } 13.09.2025, copyright Steve Widdowson.
55009 tnt 50021 Parkend { 1345 Parkend ~ Lydney Jct }. 13.09.2025, copyright Steve Widdowson.
Many thanks Steve - a nice selection, looks like it was a good event.