brianusa Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Not the best of days for 150232 yesterday on it's first outing in GWR green. It was failed part way into it's workings for the day and taken out of service at Bristol Temple Meads. Surprising it got that far! Brian. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyH Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) Truro today. Nice to see a 60 here Edited January 22, 2016 by AndyH 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted January 22, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 22, 2016 Truro today. Nice to see a 60 here Definitely! That looks like the RailVac it has in tow. The RailVac is being used to remove old ballast from a number of sites in the next few days, that are being re-ballasted. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aforsyth Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Now when will the manufacturers create a working scale model of one of these RailVacs? That would be *really* useful on a layout, as long as the suction is adjustable! Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chy Mengrowyn Paul Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 57303 rescues Freight today around St Austell. I'm sure someone has details/photos.... . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Indeed. I was on the scene for SLW over the Up Main passing the failed freight at Carlyon Bay. 66156 failed in section between Par & St Austell with 6P07 08.20 Fowey to Parkandillack clay empties 25th Jan 2016. The loco was declared a failure around 09.10 and 57303 scrambled from Long Rock depot to assist forward to Burngullow. Single Line Working was instituted over the UM line (with moi as Pilotman). The class 57 then hauled the clay train to Burngullow after 11.00 with GWR Driver Phil Jones in charge - seen passing St Austell station. Nice to have the GF open for the moves. Incidentally, it will be in action the next two Saturdays for engineering work. Phil worked the last occasion a class 57 hauled the clay train which happened almost exactly 12 months ago! The cavalcade heads West to Burngullow. 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chy Mengrowyn Paul Posted January 27, 2016 Author Share Posted January 27, 2016 An update of sleeper fleet liveried as its been a while. As of today. Half of it done ! Blue slep 563, 584, 589, 616 with 534 on its way to Wolverton to be done. Rfmb 232 not being done, to go off lease, replaced by 217 Tsod 100, 161 both overdue wheel sets urgently awaiting first internally refurbished new vehicle still due February. Green slep 532, 590, 594, 601, 612, 616 and new vehicle when it gets here. Bfo 173, 174, 175 Rfmb 219, 225 Note, once internal refurbishment done, Tourist second open disabled will no longer be tourist configuration so code change likely also Rfmb. 57 602,3,5 new GWR, 604 will get repaint this year and despite suggestions of desert sand, golden ochre and maroon, should stay traditional GWR green Despite incorrect information and speculation on other large forums, told personally by him in charge of fleet things, W43002 is returning in yellow/blue/grey as per my posts elsewhere. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock67B Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Craig, Lovely sharp images as always to enhance an informative post, thank you. Kind regards, Jock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 The first of two weeks relaying the main line near Burngullow saw a bumper crop of Colas class 60/66/70 action. The weather was poor (it was January I suppose), but 60047 managed to get a burst of sun light - which was most welcome. The same applies next Saturday 6th Feb. 60047 pauses to drop off 9 coalfish for a subsequent service to collect (weight issues). 70810 waits entry to the worksite at Burngullow 70805 with the side tippers unloading adjacent to the site - Trewoon. 70805 seen later at St Austell - crossed over to collect the 9 wagons left behind. 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Nice fiel of grass through the station ! goo photos thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreedyHarry Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Great photos Craig. Looking forward to some more next weekend! Hope the weather is kind to you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted February 2, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 2, 2016 I can't recall the last time that the Up Siding at St Austell was used for anything other than stabling/reversing passenger trains in connection with blockades. Top stuff! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I can't recall the last time that the Up Siding at St Austell was used for anything other than stabling/reversing passenger trains in connection with blockades. Top stuff! Ah, sorry Tim I cheated - I only used the cross-over as it was an unsignalled move. UM to DM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted February 2, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 2, 2016 Oh well, never mind. Another time, perhaps? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 But heady stuff for us train geeks! Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Well week two of the blockade and storm Henry looking to dump 40mm of rain on St Austell Sat 6th! So no photos tomorrow I reckon!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marky7890 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Not posted here for a while. Here are some photos from a trip to Calstock (and Gunnislake station) from Sunday. 221136 passing 150219 at Truro. 153325 at Plymouth. The first time I have been on a Class 153 on the line, normally its a 150. At Bere Alston, where crew change ends and operate the points before reversing towards Gunnislake, this gives enough time to get out for a photo. 153329 at Calstock. The return service to Plymouth crossing the impressive viaduct at Calstock. The next train to Gunnislake approching Calstock station. At Gunnislake. On Sundays the train has a 15 minute wait at Gunnislake before returning to Plymouth. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardTrevithick Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 The Network Rail HST made a rare visit to Penzance earlier today, running somewhat late it spent around 30 minutes at Penzance before returning east. A railtour is due to visit the Duchy tomorrow (Saturday) The special from London Euston will visit Fowey, Plymouth Friary and Okehampton / Meldon Quarry. Some times:- Plymouth 1136 - 1148, Liskeard 1213, Lostwithiel 1228 - 1230, to / from Fowey, Lostwithiel 1313 - 1315, Liskeard 1335, Plymouth 1359 - 1404. The train is due to be hauled by 2 DB Class 66's (one each end). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penlan Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 (edited) The Network Rail HST made a rare visit to Penzance earlier today, running somewhat late it spent around 30 minutes at Penzance before returning east. I thought my eyes were deceiving me, now I know it wasn't a strong ale in the PZ Longboat Pub. Thanks. Edited March 11, 2016 by Penlan 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WD0-6-0 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I tried to see it as it passed Pool Tesco but I arrived at 12:08 the same time it was due to pass through Camborne station, needless to say I missed it and I couldn't leave earlier or see its return because I had to bee in college, does anyone have any photos? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardTrevithick Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 If you had waited around you would have seen it as it was running late, it passed Camborne at around 1225 heading towards Penzance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WD0-6-0 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 If you had waited around you would have seen it as it was running late, it passed Camborne at around 1225 heading towards Penzance. You're having a giraffe? I didn't know that, ah well there will be other opportunities Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post winterbournecm Posted March 15, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted March 15, 2016 A catch up for March (Hope you also enjoy the Devon ones)! The GWR green power cars 43187/188 were ripped from the coaches and made a colourful evening shot in plat 4 at Plymouth. There was an overnight stay at Laira for Class 56s 56081 / 104 working a GWR transfer stock move to Kilmarnock. 66139 sits in the sun at St Blazey Sun, sea, daffs & the down sleepers in one picture at Hayle. Taken from Mr Richards's field with permission. Another Devon one, oops. 37025 sits resplendent in the yard at Tavistock Jn And finally - Mellow Yellow. A scene to make your eyes ache! The Network Measurement Train glides over Angarrack viaduct with a matching carpet of daffs. 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted March 15, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 15, 2016 Sun, sea, daffs & the down sleepers in one picture at Hayle. With a loco on the back? Can't be the up sleepers in daylight so was this a balancing move? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Hi Rick Yes there was a 57/6 on hand in case of issues with 57310 - that what was said. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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