Popular Post bude_branch 1,226 Posted September 24, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2018 (edited) A particulary inclement day over the weekend inspired me to fire up the scanner. Warship Class No D807, Caradoc, runs into Braunton with an up train from Ilfracombe to Exeter St Davids. Even though scheduled for closure, the line still remained busy with parcels traffic. Earlier in the day D807 powers away from Braunton with a down service from Exeter St Davids to Ilfracombe ..... ..... and heads away up the valley towards Mortehoe. Edited September 24, 2018 by bude_branch 19 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post bude_branch 1,226 Posted September 24, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2018 A few more of Braunton. The Driver of an up service from Ilfracombe to Exeter St Davids waits patiently whilst station duties are carried out. Warship Diesel Hydraulic No D807 Caradoc waiting time in the up platform. With platform duties complete ..... ..... there is just time for a quick word with the station staff before setting of towards Barnstaple. 23 Link to post Share on other sites
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich 4,056 Posted September 24, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 24, 2018 Oh, those are marvellous images of that run down, neglected era with services hanging on by a thread. Very evocative. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
GWRPhil 3,513 Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 A few shots today of the 0625 Newcastle to Plymouth bear journeys end passing stoggy lane Plymouth 3 Link to post Share on other sites
bude_branch 1,226 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) In contrast to the above, two pictures taken at Exeter St Davids in absolutely appalling weather conditions - with apologies for the inevitable poor quality: Warship Class No D861 Vigilant with an engineers train during relaying work in Platform 1. Not exactly Diesel, but it does show how little PW work had changed from the steam era. D861 was one of the batch built by The North British Locomotive Company in 1960. Edited October 4, 2018 by bude_branch 11 Link to post Share on other sites
bcnPete 4,483 Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Been clearing out junk in the garage this week and found some old prints which I have scanned using the a google photo app - memories of West Country holidays during the good old days of BR Blue! Sorry not to have details as a I was not so organised in those days... Have a few from Penzance and Par but I assume these need to be posted in a similiar thread on Cornwall? Pete 11 Link to post Share on other sites
Rivercider 12,100 Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Been clearing out junk in the garage this week and found some old prints which I have scanned using the a google photo app - memories of West Country holidays during the good old days of BR Blue! Sorry not to have details as a I was not so organised in those days... 8A0FBF1A-3E92-4DA7-94EB-C00B01A4C0F5.jpeg 1CFD179E-4ADE-4CCC-A191-4004D5A8107E.jpeg 2BAD4210-A104-41B6-82FA-A6629AA55199.jpeg 7C509BAA-1A60-4630-9CA7-B9954E276FF6.jpeg 1C79CB36-C514-49DB-B3BB-3341AD7D984E.jpeg B5E00356-38D7-4D04-B240-0D3F66572F9B.jpeg 92C900AB-86B7-489D-93C8-52ECDBB6B7B8.jpeg 4DE315E9-B095-4E9B-8EC6-ED27ED8D4C90.jpeg A09E4FD8-81E3-4F0F-8CC9-914F26C0502B.jpeg Have a few from Penzance and Par but I assume these need to be posted in a similiar thread on Cornwall? Pete Very nice, they bring back memories. Is the second one taken at Sheffield? cheers Link to post Share on other sites
bcnPete 4,483 Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Very nice, they bring back memories. Is the second one taken at Sheffield? cheers Thanks Kevin - no I think it was Exeter Central...could be wrong but I don’t remember being allowed to venture too far by my parents during spotting days - Sussex to London was about the limit! Link to post Share on other sites
LBRJ 1,357 Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 (edited) Very nice, they bring back memories. Is the second one taken at Sheffield? cheers Looks very much like Sheffield (down (?) station sidings) to me with platform 2 in the background Lovely pictures of some Devonian Banger Blue action though Edited October 26, 2018 by LBRJ 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ba14eagle 1,115 Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Second photo is definitely Sheffield Midland 1 Link to post Share on other sites
DavidB 384 Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Very nIce Pete - takes me right back to my own family holidays in Dawlish in the 80s (even including the poppy red Devon General Bristol VR behind the eth Peak in the fourth photo). Thanks for sharing, David Link to post Share on other sites
bcnPete 4,483 Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Very nice, they bring back memories. Is the second one taken at Sheffield? cheers Looks very much like Sheffield (down (?) station sidings) to me with platform 2 in the background Lovely pictures of some Devonian Banger Blue action though Second photo is definitely Sheffield Midland I stand corrected folks! Thanks for the confirmation...can’t remember taking the pic even! Now to try and upload a few Cornish ones to the relevant thread... Link to post Share on other sites
bcnPete 4,483 Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Am guessing this is the departmental class 24 that used to be based at Newton Abbott in the 80’s...(taken from speeding train!) 7 Link to post Share on other sites
keefer 2,355 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 (edited) TDB968008 used as a carriage heating unit. The red squares are some sort of warning notice and there was a small alarm light mounted on the roof, just behind the no.1 end radiator grille. http://www.railphotoarchive.org/rpc_zoom.php?img=0696020565016 https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/6263527518/sizes/l Edited to provide a better photo c/o BrushVeteran's Flickr Edited November 1, 2018 by keefer 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Garry Morris 1,818 Posted December 19, 2018 Author Share Posted December 19, 2018 (edited) The only diesel depot in Plymouth servicing traditional diesel engines and not units is Tavistock Junction Colas Depot. 70806 undergoing a B exam 19.12.18 Edited December 19, 2018 by Garry Morris 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites
brianusa 15,080 Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 The only diesel depot in Plymouth servicing traditional diesel engines and not units is Tavistock Junction Colas Depot. 70806 undergoing a B exam 19.12.18 Interesting picture; a lot different from what I remember. What is the obstruction on the up line trailing the crossover;- looks like a goose bent on suicide! Brian. Link to post Share on other sites
treggyman 2,585 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 The only diesel depot in Plymouth servicing traditional diesel engines and not units is Tavistock Junction Colas Depot. 70806 undergoing a B exam 19.12.18 Hi Thanks for posting the picture & the details.... Surely a long way away from Colas's main core of business.... What traffic flows apart from the cement to Moorswater (if that's still running) do they have down here.... Is it a regular occurrence ? Good to see the yard being used though.... Cheers Bill Link to post Share on other sites
Garry Morris 1,818 Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 70803 is currently in the shed brought down by 56113. I believe Westbury doesn't have a pit. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Garry Morris 1,818 Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 31309 (D5843) Aller Junction 22.3.84 A very short freight. 16 Link to post Share on other sites
Garry Morris 1,818 Posted April 9, 2019 Author Share Posted April 9, 2019 The up Torbay Express. 25 minutes quicker than when the Kings were introduced to this train in 1927! 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Garry Morris 1,818 Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share Posted May 5, 2019 Steam Dreams tour 4.5.19 Goodrington with 47245 heading replacing Duchess of Southerland 1Z55 to Kingswear. Overnighting of WCR stock at Southall resulted in graffiti to the the first two coaches and trailing loco 47 746 which had to be switched to the rear. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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Ray M 1,696 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Just a reminder to all. that there will be 2 DRS class 37`s hitting Paignton on Sat 25th & maybe a 57 on the back. that should block the main crossing gates up for a while. I will be their somewhere, well in the pubs that is, and i will be mostly drinking beer. And probably carrying a mucky kebab or pizza back to the train. Ho i do love these days out. Link to post Share on other sites
Garry Morris 1,818 Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 37407 and 37529 on the 1Z55 Retro Railtours 05.50 Huddersfield to Paignton running round at Goodrington Yard. 25.5.19 3 Link to post Share on other sites
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