34028 'Eddystone' works:
The Royal Duchy
Martin Scane, Paul Barlow & Jon Hird
The final Railway Touring Company 'The Royal Duchy' of the year ran on Sunday 27th September.
With the majority of these excursions over the year having been diesel-hauled due to the mainline steam ban, it was great to see 34028 'Eddystone' return to the head of the train for the final trip.
M Power Kernow serviced and turned the loco at their facility within St. Blazey yard.
With the majority of these excursions over the year having been diesel-hauled due to the mainline steam ban, it was great to see 34028 'Eddystone' return to the head of the train for the final trip.
M Power Kernow serviced and turned the loco at their facility within St. Blazey yard.
34028 Eddystone running at a fair old lick through Teignmouth station yesterday morning at 11-33 (3 mins down) with 1Z33 Bristol to Par. 27.09.2026, copyright Martin Scane.
34028 Eddystone passes Bodmin Parkway on the 0847 Bristol to Par. 27.09.2026, copyright Paul Barlow.
34028 with 47848 on the rear passes Respryn at speed with the Bristol - Par 'The Royal Duchy'. 27.09.2026, copyright Jon Hird.
Servicing and refuelling 34028 over the pit at M Power Kernow, St. Blazey. 27.09.2026, copyright Jon Hird.
A rather special scene as 34028 goes face-to-face with The Trevithick Society's recreation of the 'Puffing Devil'. 27.09.2026, copyright Jon Hird.
34028 is turned and prepares to pull off the St. Blazey turntable. 27.09.2026, copyright Jon Hird.
Inside the cab of 34028 - a massive fire! 27.09.2026, copyright Jon Hird.
Many thanks Martin and Paul.
HST to Plym Bridge
Ben Warren
I'd like to contribute some photos I took of HST power car 43063 on its only trip to Plym Bridge. This was also opened to PVR members to come along and mark this occasion. 43063 was sandwich between our class 08 13002 and Sentinel 10077 along with a Mk2 TSO acting as a barrier coach.
The short-term plan is to couple 43063 to the MK3 Buffet coach which has also been painted into intercity colours to go down to the front of the site to be our permanent new cafe at Marsh Mills.
I hope you enjoy these photos.
The short-term plan is to couple 43063 to the MK3 Buffet coach which has also been painted into intercity colours to go down to the front of the site to be our permanent new cafe at Marsh Mills.
I hope you enjoy these photos.
43063 At Plym Bridge Platform. 17.09.2026, copyright Ben Warren.
43063 At Plym Bridge Platform. 17.09.2026, copyright Ben Warren.
13002 and 43063 heading back to Marsh Mills. 17.09.2026, copyright Ben Warren.
Many thanks indeed Ben - an excellent job done on the power car.
Bodmin Diesel Gala
Day 3
The Bodmin Railways 3-day diesel gala came to a close on Sunday 27th. A fantastic event with plenty of mileage for those who like diesel traction. All locos performed excellently, although the overwhelming opinion I got from talking to fellow enthusiasts was that the star of the show was resident class 37, 37142. The loco was resplendent in a glossy BR Blue and was driven extremely enthusiastically over the weekend, making a racket along both branches as it was put through its paces.
Our congratulations to the Bodmin Team both on completing its restoration and for hosting such a great event.
Our congratulations to the Bodmin Team both on completing its restoration and for hosting such a great event.
37142 calls at Colesloggett Halt with the 1030 Bodmin Parkway - Bodmin General. 27.09.2026, copyright Jon Hird.
Sentinel Shunter 'Denise' stands at Bodmin General working driver experience courses and wearing the CRS headboard. 27.09.2026, copyright Jon Hird.
Proper Cornish workhorses at Bodmin General, ex-Burngullow and Crugwallins shunter 'Denise' alongside the first of its class into Cornwall, 37142. 27.09.2026, copyright Jon Hird.
37142 blasting past Charlies Gate with the 1305 from Bodmin Parkway. 27.09.2026, copyright Jon Hird.
37142 passing Walker Lines with the Bubble Car and Autocoach, forming the 1610 to Bodmin Parkway. 27.09.2026, copyright Jon Hird.
Bonus Saturday Diesel Gala photos
Steve Clark
31210 drifts away from Coleslogget Halt and under the A38 with the first service of the day, the 09.15 off Bodmin General. 26.09.2026, copyright Steve Clark.
33012/D6515 prepares to stop at Colesloggett with the 10.35 off Bodmin Parkway. 26.09.2026, copyright Steve Clark.
31210 and 33012 rounding Quarry Curve with a double headed service from Bodmin Parkway. 26.09.2026, copyright Steve Clark.
47306 runs round at Bodmin Parkway. 26.09.2026, copyright Steve Clark.
Nice one Steve - many thanks.
Sunday at Crowcombe Heathfield
David Tozer
4110 From the Paignton & Dartmouth Railway. 27.09.2026, copyright David Tozer.
LWNR Coal Tank 1054 courtesy of the Bahamas Locomotive Railway. 27.09.2026, copyright David Tozer.
GWR 78xx Class No. 7802 'Bradley Manor' - Courtesy of the Erlestoke Manor Fund. 27.09.2026, copyright David Tozer.
GWR 78xx Class No. 7812 'Erlestoke Manor'- Courtesy of the Erlestoke Manor Fund. 27.09.2026, copyright David Tozer.
GWR 9351 on a goods train. 27.09.2026, copyright David Tozer.
LMS Ivatt 2MT No. 41313 - Courtesy of the Isle of White Steam Railway. Interesting to note that 41313 had a spell at 72A Exmouth Junction and also 72E Barnstaple Junction. Since being preserved it has acquired a Westinghouse pump on the right side of the smoke box and smaller chimney. 27.09.2026, copyright David Tozer.
Many thanks Dave, a varied selection of locos on offer at the WSR.
September 1976
Part 28
Roger Winnen
Penzance by night. 22.09.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
A Class 47 at Penzance. 22.09.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
A Class 47 departs Truro for Penzance. 25.09.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
50049 arrives at Truro on a Saturday morning service up country. 25.09.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.