Class 33s at Southampton & Oxford
Michael Adams
Michael Adams
Here is a picture of 33116 at Southampton on 4 July 1981 with the 07.55 Newcastle to Poole. Copyright Michael Adams
Roger, Now we see 33003 heading South through Oxford on 8 July 1987. A good load of vans in ‘Railfreight ‘ livery probably an MOD service from Bicester or Kineton and bound for Didcot yard. Copyright Michael Adams
Many Thanks Michael
More Westerns by Winnen
Roger Winnen
20.02.1977 - The new order - 50029 and others at Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen
21.02.1977 - D1041 Western Prince makes its last journey being towed in BR ownership to Plymouth where she was withdrawn on 22nd February 1977. Copyright Roger Winnen
21.02.1977 - The 22.10 Night Sleeper awaits departure from Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen
21.02.1977 - D1041 in a rough condition. This engine is in preservation today. Copyright Roger Winnen
21.02.1977 - 50028 and D1041. Copyright Roger Winnen
23.02.1977 - D1013 Western Ranger arrives with the 17.45 Plymouth Penzance returning with the 22.10 Sleeper to Paddington. This engine was the last Class 52 seen at Penzance in BR Days. Copyright Roger Winnen
Thanks, Roger - more tomorrow...
Truro Goods Yard Demolition
John Roberts
Jon, further to my item which you published on 19th April (click here and scroll down), Cornwall Council has now received a new planning application PA24/06876 to demolish the remaining historic buildings in Truro Goods Yard:
https://planning.cornwall.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SJALQLFGM2800&activeTab=summary
The most interesting document is the Heritage Desk-based Assessment which includes a description and several maps showing the development of Truro Station since 1840.
Regards, John Roberts.
https://planning.cornwall.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SJALQLFGM2800&activeTab=summary
The most interesting document is the Heritage Desk-based Assessment which includes a description and several maps showing the development of Truro Station since 1840.
Regards, John Roberts.
The former Staff Association Club at Truro, currently operating as a pub. Copyright Roger Winnen
Many thanks for bringing this to our attention, John. There certainly is a wealth of information within that link - well worth a look within the 'documents' section. It will be interesting to see whether Cornwall Council deem the heritage of the site of sufficient importance to reject the application.
'Sheds' on shed
Westbury
Alan Peters
Still in original EWS livery 66015 is seen in the Down side yard at Westbury on 13/09/24. Copyright Alan Peters.
If British Rail had class 66's this is what it would look like, ex-EWS class 66250 now GBRf 66789 "British Rail 1948 - 1997" pictured at Westbury Down side yard 13/09/24. Copyright Alan Peters
Many thanks, Alan - 66789 looks superb in the retro livery.
'Keeping things moving'
Sandite/RHTT trains over the years
Julian Stephens
Part 3
Test run to the West - in 2007, Colas Rail operated the western RHTT and used class 47's 47727 and 47749. Pictured passing Trenowth on 27.09.2007. Copyright Julian Stephens.
The Colas RHTT stabled at Par. 47727 is pictured on 18.10.2007. Copyright Julian Stephens.
Colas staff attend to 47727 on 18.10.2007. Copyright Julian Stephens.
Back then the locos would be cleaned! 47749 'Demelza' gets a scrub down on 18.10.2007. Copyright Julian Stephens.
Many thanks once again, Julian. One more instalment of Julians series to come tomorrow.
Mayflower in the Mizzle
David Tozer
Not the best of weather at Exminster at lunchtime. 61306 'Mayflower' approaches the site of the former Exminster Railway Station in the mizzle with the 0555 1Z61 Nantwich to Plymouth. 25.09.2024, copyright David Tozer.
Many thanks Dave, and well done for braving the weather to capture your photograph.
Mayflower around Laira
Trevor Tremethick
Hi Keith and Roger
Three from me for today.
I was a bit stuck today as I had to see the physioterrorist in the morning (it was pouring with rain anyway) and Bee had the car for the hairdresser in the afternoon. (Rule 1: Never interfere with a lady's hair appointment). However, got the ECS leaving Laira and then the up train from our loft:
You can see from the images that photography is becoming more difficult as the foliage encroaches – even from our high level. Hopefully better when the trees shed.
Kind regards
Trevor T
Three from me for today.
I was a bit stuck today as I had to see the physioterrorist in the morning (it was pouring with rain anyway) and Bee had the car for the hairdresser in the afternoon. (Rule 1: Never interfere with a lady's hair appointment). However, got the ECS leaving Laira and then the up train from our loft:
You can see from the images that photography is becoming more difficult as the foliage encroaches – even from our high level. Hopefully better when the trees shed.
Kind regards
Trevor T
61306 leaving Laira TMD on ECS for 1700 Plymouth to Nantwich, 25.09.2024. Copyright Trevor Tremethick.
Over the rooftops of Laira, 61306 sets back from Laira to North Road on 1700 Plymouth to Nantwich, 25.09.2024. Copyright Trevor Tremethick
61306 passing Laira on 1700 Plymouth to Nantwich, 25.09.2024. Copyright Trevor Tremethick
Many thanks, Trevor - what a fantastic view you have.