More from early 1977
Roger Winnen
Part 1
Roger has completed scanning more of his 'early 1977' photos. The 'Westerns' were on borrowed time by this point, so Roger was keen to record as many of their movements as possible. Please enjoy the below photographs.
13.02.1977 - Long Rock Shed 13th February 1977. A Brush Type 4/Class 47 nicely framed between the new shed and the remains of the old steam sheds. Copyright Roger Winnen
16.02.1977 - D1013 Western Ranger at Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen
16.02.1977 - D1013 Western Ranger on the 18.00 Penzance to Bristol. Copyright Roger Winnen
16.02.1977 - D1048 Western Lady on the 17.45 Plymouth to Penzance service. Copyright Roger Winnen
16.02.1977 - D1048 Western Lady works the 22.10 Penzance to Paddington service. Copyright Roger Winnen
More soon..
Bath Green Park Station
Paul Negus
Hi Jon and Roger
Please find attached a couple of shots of the latest refurbishment at Green Park Station. There was a fire earlier last year - arson - started in one of the wooden market kiosks sited along the public footpath inside the train shed. This damaged a large proportion of the side roof and wall which has now been stripped back to reveal the impressive framing. You can see that a significant area has to be replaced.
This is a Grade 2 listed building and the central part of the train shed forms part of a supermarket car park, which is temporarily closed. For those of you unfamiliar with Green Park Station, the trains entered from the left of the photographs.
Kind regards
Paul
Please find attached a couple of shots of the latest refurbishment at Green Park Station. There was a fire earlier last year - arson - started in one of the wooden market kiosks sited along the public footpath inside the train shed. This damaged a large proportion of the side roof and wall which has now been stripped back to reveal the impressive framing. You can see that a significant area has to be replaced.
This is a Grade 2 listed building and the central part of the train shed forms part of a supermarket car park, which is temporarily closed. For those of you unfamiliar with Green Park Station, the trains entered from the left of the photographs.
Kind regards
Paul
The stripped wall of Bath Green Park Station building showing the steel framing usually hidden within. Copyright Paul Negus.
A view to give an idea of the length of the former train shed with work ongoing to repair the arson damage sustained. Copyright Paul Negus.
Many thanks Paul. Sad to hear of the arson damage, but at least it looks like a 'proper job' is being made of the repair. Two very interesting photographs.
South Devon railway
Heritage Open Day
Paul Barlow
6412 Buckfastleigh 14 September 2024. Copyright Paul Barlow.
25191 under restoration at Buckfastleigh 14 september 2024. Copyright Paul Barlow.
33002 25262 Buckfasleigh 14 September 2024. Copyright Paul Barlow.
Birds eye view of Buckfastleigh station. Copyright Paul Barlow.
Bristol Lodeka rail replacement service to Ashburton. Copyright Paul Barlow.
Freshly repainted 25262 Buckfastleigh 14 September 2024. Copyright Paul Barlow.
GWR 5526 and a steam roller Buckfastleigh 14 September 2024. Copyright Paul Barlow.
New running in board for GWR and network rail Castle Cary. Copyright Paul Barlow.
Pannier tank 4612 and Kingfisher auto coach Buckfastleigh 14 September 2024. Copyright Paul Barlow.
Pannier tank 6412 Buckfastleigh 14 September 2024. Copyright Paul Barlow.
Rail replacement bus at Ashburton 14 September 2024. Copyright Paul Barlow.
Staverton Bridge 14 September 2024. Copyright Paul Barlow.
Many thanks for the selection of photographs, Paul - looks like there was plenty to see.
Crugwallins HSTs
Jon Hird
At 12:49, 43042 and 43156 pass Crugwallins working the 11:42 Plymouth to Penzance. 20.09.2024, copyright Jon Hird.
Just one minute later, at 12:50, 43251 and 43357 pass in the opposite direction with the New Management Train, 1Q18 Reading Triangle Sidings - Paignton via Penzance. 20.09.2024, copyright Jon Hird.