Taunton Turnaround
Posted in Railways on 15th August 2004
Another earlier start than perhaps I would have liked! Down to the station for the Torbay Express. Once again hauled by 60009 'Union of South Africa'. Hoping to get a better picture, but another very wet and overcast morning. Planned to take a quick shot and board the 0930 to...
Required Skips, Missed Peds, Phantom Voyagers
Posted in Railways on 14th August 2004
Despite feeling thoroughly dejected after a long and trying week, and I have to say a little physically under par too, managed to get up rather early. So, didn't have high hopes, but felt that I absolutely must get out and about. Set out early, picked up a Rover and...
Bad Light Stops Play
Posted in Updates on 8th August 2004
A rather cloudy and overcast morning. Not the best for photography, but nevertheless set off for the station to see 60009 on the Torbay Express. Stopped at the station doors by revenue protection staff, who seemed slightly amazed and rather offended that the majority of people passing through had just...