Rivercider Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Laira Open Day 26/9/70. This end of the depot looks like the working end for the day rather than the display end as its full of home allocations. Star of the show was a full Blue Pullman alas not in original livery. More interesting is the Cortina, Traveller and Countryman! Brownie 127 so not very clear I'm afraid. Still enjoy seeing that French designed stylish main shed. Laira must be one of the last depots of it's size to retain all of it's site. Here is Laira on a normal weekday 10 years later. The locos are 46017, 47138, 25080 (on jacks) and 47475, 22/9/80. Within a month the class 25 would be reallocated to Longsight as the last of the class 25s left the Westcountry, cheers 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TrevorP1 Posted May 23, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 23, 2016 Here is Laira on a normal weekday 10 years later. scan0036.jpg The locos are 46017, 47138, 25080 (on jacks) and 47475, 22/9/80. Within a month the class 25 would be reallocated to Longsight as the last of the class 25s left the Westcountry, cheers That would make a fine model.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pb_devon Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Brianusa asked where the nearest turning facility is if Laira and St Blazey were not available. I would offer Minehead (WSR) and Westbury. Any other suggestions? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Brianusa asked where the nearest turning facility is if Laira and St Blazey were not available. I would offer Minehead (WSR) and Westbury. Any other suggestions? Haven't the WSR got a turntable or triangle at Norton Fitzwarren? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pb_devon Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Haven't the WSR got a turntable or triangle at Norton Fitzwarren? Of course, the 'new' triangle at Norton Fitzwarren, and now you mention it (for which many thanks!) do I recall that others use it to turn stock? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold griffgriff Posted May 24, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 24, 2016 An unlikely trip but Yeovil Junction. Griff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Not exactly around the corner then! Laira seems secure but if Cornwall wants to see more tours, then St Blazey definitely needs some TLC. Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Morris Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 Churston is the next nearest turntable with servicing facility at Paignton. Buckfastleigh has very short sightedly just sold their turntable. A gross misjudgement in my opinion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaneggleston Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Churston is the next nearest turntable with servicing facility at Paignton. Buckfastleigh has very short sightedly just sold their turntable. A gross misjudgement in my opinion. Have they sold it for re-use elsewhere or scrap? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stadman Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I know nothing about these things! They weren't in the ABC! Looks like 73312. Reading S&C Tamper Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted May 27, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 27, 2016 Here is Laira on a normal weekday 10 years later. scan0036.jpg The locos are 46017, 47138, 25080 (on jacks) and 47475, 22/9/80. Within a month the class 25 would be reallocated to Longsight as the last of the class 25s left the Westcountry, cheers Nice to see more of LA. 47475 is interesting in that it has already lost its underframe water tanks. I did not realise/remember Class 47s losing them that early. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted May 28, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2016 Brianusa asked where the nearest turning facility is if Laira and St Blazey were not available. I would offer Minehead (WSR) and Westbury. Any other suggestions? There's also Bristol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 But Cap'n, Bristol is 120 miles away! Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Morris Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Today saw the 'Northern Belle' Pullman set enter the South West. Following a trial run of 68016 to Penzance recently both 68016 'Hornet' and 68017 'Fearless' worked todays tour. Here it is powering through Newton Abbot with 016 on the back. I am not sure what the earlier trip to Penzance was for (certainly not gauging and I wouldn't think route learning either?). A touch of the Summer Saturdays was found at Newton Abbot as this train was held for an up Paignton to Exmouth to cross in front of it which had arrived in the Down Relief platform (Platform 1) from Paignton to make way for the up Torbay Express which I believe had followed it. This was good for the observer as it was on full power in this shot, only noticeable by the shimmering background! The following down service was 7 minutes late as a result. These days Newton Abbot is inadequate at times with only three platforms. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Morris Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 The up 'Torbay Express' 4/6/16 echoed the halcyon days as best it could! Worth recording as It won't be long until some lament this kind of diversity! 43187/43188? 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Morris Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Bustling Newton Abbot today with another soon to disappear piece of traction in the shape of 143's along with 'The Red Arrows'. Today's visit was the most fun you can have on 20 minutes free parking! At least seven trains came through. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Nice pictures from a real station, although a shadow of its former self. The HSTs hold up well against the more modern 68s which have a certain demonic appearance from the front. Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Morris Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 The 68s remind me of early attempts at airfix kits. Melted plastic out of shape! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted June 5, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 5, 2016 The 68s remind me of early attempts at airfix kits. Melted plastic out of shape! Well, they do look rather cross. What's upset them, I wonder? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Well, they do look rather cross. What's upset them, I wonder? They're probably from the same thinking that designed todays ugly cars! Remember when locomotives looked the part and cars were designed to appeal to the senses? Nowadays they look like a bunch of parts tossed together There are exceptions of course! Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivercider Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 On a very enjoyable day by train from Exeter to Okehampton on the sunday only service I also took a ride on the Dartmoor Railway to Meldon, then walked a small part of the Granite Way. The train service was provided by D4167 formerly 08937 which had previously worked at Meldon under BR ownership D4167 at Okehampton waits to work the 15.25 service to Meldon, 5/6/2016 cheers 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Morris Posted June 11, 2016 Author Share Posted June 11, 2016 (edited) Spare loco for 'The Dartmouth Express' 11.06.16 is 47760 attached to the back. ( D1617). Seen here shut down deadweight on the down train. The Westcountry Pacific on the front breezed up the bank without a slip on dry rail with a good crew - there is history with these locos! With West Coast Rail this 47 is no stranger to these parts but it was a rare 'cop' in the 60's-90's in its various guises. I note that there are plenty of photographers on the Coast Path. Edited June 13, 2016 by Garry Morris 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Morris Posted June 11, 2016 Author Share Posted June 11, 2016 GWR meets GWR! 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Good job NR or its predecessors didn't rip up these sidings ages ago like so many others they've lived to regret.. Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted June 11, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 11, 2016 GWR meets GWR! How nice to see Goodrington Yard seeing some decent use on a Summer Saturday. I'm glad that I fought to keep all those roads in place a few years ago. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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