The Western Tribute Railtour
26.02.1977
Roger Winnen
Part 3
26.02.1977 - Plymouth at night. Copyright Roger Winnen
26.02.1977 - The crowd paying their respects to the Westerns. I imagine some of our readers are likely amongst the crowd? Copyright Roger Winnen
26.02.1977 - Memories. Copyright Roger Winnen.
Many thanks Roger - we hope you've all enjoyed the last few weeks of hydraulic action captured by Roger.
Trains of interest at Laira
Andrew Triggs
GWR no.7029 'Clun Castle' with no.5043 'Earl of Mount Edgcumbe' passing Embankment Road overbridge, Laira, working 1Z20 06.34 Birmingham New Street-Plymouth 'The Mayflower'. 27.09.2024, copyright Andrew Triggs.
20189 with 20142 working 0Z21 09.42 Bristol East Depot DGL-Laira TMD Fuel Road nearing journey's end, viewed from Embankment Road overbridge. 27.09.2024, copyright Andrew Triggs.
Heading for Road 10 at Laira T&RSMD, 20189 with 20142 working 0Z21 09.42 Bristol East Depot DGL-Laira TML Fuel Road. 27.09.2024, copyright Andrew Triggs.
43004 'Caerphilly Castle' spare at Laira T&RSMD. 27.09.2024, copyright Andrew Triggs.
GWR 'Castles' no.7029 'Clun Castle' with no.5043 'Earl of Mount Edgcumbe' and the Tour Support coach running Tender first into North Road working 5Z22 13.49 Plymouth-Plymouth. 27.09.2024, copyright Andrew Triggs.
Many thanks indeed, Andrew - apologies for the delay in getting these online, we've been a bit swamped!
The Bodmin Railway Diesel Gala
Jon Hird
50008 'Thunderer' stands at Boscarne Junction having arrived with the 8 CDA's. Copyright Jon Hird.
50008 climbs back to Bodmin General with the CDA's. Copyright Jon Hird.
50008 leads 50042 through Charlies Gate. As 50008 is air braked only, to work with the railways vacuum braked coaching stock, it had to be double headed with a translator loco. Copyright Jon Hird.
The pair head across Bodmin Parkway viaduct, which is being cleared by the railway. This opens up a great view not only from the drone, but from the carriage windows. Copyright Jon Hird.
The train pauses on the viaduct whilst 50008 is detached and runs into the loop. The train was then able to proceed into the platform at Bodmin Parkway. Copyright Jon Hird.
50008 turns the air blue as it leads 47306 over the viaduct. Copyright Jon Hird.
50008 and 47306 power through Charlies Gate, the 47 seems to be doing most of the work! Copyright Jon Hird.
50008 approaches Boscarne Junction with the CDA rake. Copyright Jon Hird.
The train heads back up to Bodmin General in the driving rain. Copyright Jon Hird.
The weather got worse and worse on Sunday and any plans of taking a camera out had to be abandoned in the afternoon. A video of the final train of the day, lead by the pair of Class 50's, storming through Charlies Gate. 29.09.2024, copyright Jon Hird
Bathpool
Bill Elston
Good afternoon Roger,
I was over at Bathpool this morning (27.09.2024) for the Mayflower railtour from Birmingham to Plymouth.
From Bristol it was headed by Castle Class locos CLUN CASTLE and EARL OF MOUNT EDGCUMBE, and shadowed by class 20s
20189 and 20142.
Please see photos.
Best wishes,
Bill Elston
I was over at Bathpool this morning (27.09.2024) for the Mayflower railtour from Birmingham to Plymouth.
From Bristol it was headed by Castle Class locos CLUN CASTLE and EARL OF MOUNT EDGCUMBE, and shadowed by class 20s
20189 and 20142.
Please see photos.
Best wishes,
Bill Elston
The pair of GWR Castles speed past Bathpool on 27.09.2024. Copyright Bill Elston.
The pair of class 20's shadowing the tour. Copyright Bill Elston.
Many thanks Bill - much appreciated!
RHTT at rest
Tim Hughes
66154 at the head of the RHTT at St Blazey. Taken from the MPOWER Kernow site. Copyright Tim Hughes.
Many thanks Tim - it won't stay that clean for long!
Thunderer at Boscarne
Andrew & Diane Jones
Its a rare treat to witness 2 class 50's over the weekend and congratulations must go to the Bodmin Railway for organising a highly authentic event.
Unfortunately the weather closed just before the arrival of 'Thunderer' 50008, but somehow I managed to keep the lenses dry.
I pondered while observing the run round just how many fully loaded wagons could be handled on the bank, clearly today's unloaded consignment barely tested the power of 50008, but as ever adhesion both up to General and down to Bodmin Road would have been crucial.
Has anyone done the sums?
Unfortunately the weather closed just before the arrival of 'Thunderer' 50008, but somehow I managed to keep the lenses dry.
I pondered while observing the run round just how many fully loaded wagons could be handled on the bank, clearly today's unloaded consignment barely tested the power of 50008, but as ever adhesion both up to General and down to Bodmin Road would have been crucial.
Has anyone done the sums?
50008 arrives at Boscarne Junction with the rake of CDA's. 29.09.2024, copyright Andrew & Diane Jones.
The ground frame at Boscarne Junction with the CDA's and 50008 in the platform behind. 29.09.2024, copyright Andrew & Diane Jones.
50008 runs round the CDA's. The modern-style tail lamp a nice touch. 29.09.2024, copyright Andrew & Diane Jones.
50008 runs round. 29.09.2024, copyright Andrew & Diane Jones.
50008 backs onto its wagons. 29.09.2024, copyright Andrew & Diane Jones.
Thanks Andrew & Diane, an interesting 'what could have been' had Wenford Dries not closed, perhaps?
The splendid viaduct at St Germans
James Bown
I’ve travelled over the viaduct many times as indeed many CRS members no doubt have as well whilst enjoying that spectacular view of the River Nidd estuary. On Saturday 28th September I actually managed to view the structure from the road, just missing a train passing over. It’s a wonderful piece of engineering. Copyright James Bown.
Many thanks James - it's a superb structure in a superb part of the world. Thanks for sending in your photo.
Swindon Scenes
Colin Pidgeon
7029 Clun Castle & 5043 Earl of Mount Edgecombe on 5Z20 Tyseley to St Phillips Marsh. 26.09.2024, copyright Colin Pidgeon.
175101 & 175116 on 5Q46 Landore TMD to Ely Papworth Sidings. Copyright Colin Pidgeon.
66014 shunting 6M53 Swindon Stores to Toton. Copyright Colin Pidgeon.
66518 on 4L33 Wentloog to London Gateway. Copyright Colin Pidgeon.
70807 on 6M40 Westbury to Stud Farm. Copyright Colin Pidgeon.
20205 & 20007 on 5M82 Bristol Barton Hill to Wembley LMD with Chiltern Railway returning DVT 82305 to Wembley after mods at Barton Hill. 28.09.2024, copyright Colin Pidgeon.
20205 & 20007 on 5M82 Bristol Barton Hill to Wembley LMD with Chiltern Railway returning DVT 82305 to Wembley after mods at Barton Hill. 28.09.2024, copyright Colin Pidgeon.
37607 t&t DBSO 9702 on 3Z19 Landore TMD to Debry RTC Test Train diverted via Swindon because of engineering work in the Gloucester area. Copyright Colin Pidgeon.
This rather down at the heel fox was at the station this morning (28.09.2024). Copyright Colin Pidgeon.
Many thanks Colin - the poor fox looks like he's been in the wars a bit.
Sunday Morning at Rewe
David Tozer
Class 66 No. 66750 Bristol Panel Signal Box top and tail's with 66703 'Doncaster PSB 1981 - 2002 with the 0820 6G98 Newton Abbot to Westbury Down TC, seen passing Rewe on 29.09.2024. Copyright David Tozer.
66703 on the rear as the train continues towards Westbury. 29.09.2024, copyright David Tozer.
Many thanks, Dave, an interesting sight.