Cornish Rivera Express.

One of a number of slides dated 1985, It's not stood the test of time well but it shows ex GWR Hall and a Manor both sadly unidentifiable however the coaches and engine carry Cornish Rivera Express boards so I assume from the date and the number of people hanging out of the windows that this was a return trip of a special of some kind.
The train is running down the bank into Bridgwater Station from Somerset Bridge and passing the Colley lane sidings in the forground.

I am now informed that the likely combination is 7827 Lydham Manor and 4930 Hagley Hall

Phil Sutters, SV1XV, Annemarie, Rainer Blankermann and 23 other people have particularly liked this photo

30 comments - The latest ones

Dave Roberts 2014

Great viewpoint, a superb capture Roger.

9.1 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Dave Roberts 2014

Thank you Dave, it brings back memories that's for sure.

9.1 years ago.

Steve D

Hello Roger a nice blast from the past here with the double header ... most certainly liked by me

Best wishes ... Steve

9.1 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Steve D

Thanks for that Steve it's very kind of you,
They have been identified now

9.1 years ago.

HappySnapper

Wow Roger the aging of the slide gives this real authenticity to theme of the shot, I was going to suggest a new group "Ask an Expert" to ID your engines but see you were already in and have a resulting ID. Be nice to see some of your work from the time of this slide.

9.1 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to HappySnapper

Thank you Maurice, a long way around but I was searching for a slide of a post box and found this and was then totally distracted, I am in between everything else working my way through hundreds of slides but I may now have find find a way to copy them to the computer.

9.1 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club

FOR ME, WONDERFUL!
Why?
Because some very earliest and happiest memories were of me traveling down to Penzance on the Cornish Riviera Express in the early 1960s (smoke in our eyes, hair and clothes notwithstanding) with my grandmother. About twice a year. I can't remember the intricate family convolutions that led me to be shunted between Bakewell in Derbyshire, Hanwell near London and Zennor in Cornwall on a regular basis but I relished every change of scenery and atmosphere!

9.1 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Andy Rodker ^club

Thanks Andy, you would have traveled this line many times

9.1 years ago.

Helena Ferreira

Splendid!

9.1 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Helena Ferreira

Thank you Helena.

9.1 years ago.

Smiley Derleth ^club

Agree with the above commenters. An excellent picture.

9.1 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Smiley Derleth ^club

Many thanks.

9.1 years ago.

Diana Australis ^club

It is a terrific historical record, Roger, even if the slide quality has lessened somewhat. Nice train shot ( I love trains)

9.1 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Diana Australis ^club

Thank you Diana, It used to be the best way to travel but costs have made the dearest form of travel these days.

9.1 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

The train keeps on rolling... very nice, Roger ! Good Morning !

9.1 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Thank you Ulrich, Those were the days !

9.1 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club

Nice one Roger. The slide quality gives the image a nice atmosphere of place and time, that together with a good perspective makes for a fine image.

Best wishes, Doug

9.1 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Doug Shepherd ^club

Very kind Doug, I may have to invest in a slide scanner and start on the rest of the collection.

9.1 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Wonderful composition Roger.

9.1 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thank you Jaap

9.1 years ago.

Mario Vargas ^club

beautiful capture, two engines, wow

9.1 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Mario Vargas ^club

Thank you Mario, Two relatively small engines

9.1 years ago.

natur' ELLE ^club

Le train d'antan ...... belle perspective ***********
bonne soirée Roger

9.1 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to natur' ELLE ^club

Very kind thank you, nice evening Annick.

9.1 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

Great to see this image from the old slide. The steam train and medium both bring back memories, Roger.

9.1 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to tiabunna ^club

Thank you George, I like digital photography but slides were so good at capturing atmosphere

9.1 years ago.

Dave Roberts 2014

Great to see this Roger, a superb capture.

Seen & admired in Old Pros ( Photos Without People)
www.ipernity.com/group/302393

9.1 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Dave Roberts 2014

Really appreciated Dave, many thanks.

9.1 years ago.

Rainer Blankermann

A beautiful view. Great perspective, lines and atmosphere! I wish I could see some steam or smell it!

9.1 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thank you Rainer, they were coasting down the bank and slowing for the station, not a good vantage point for smoke and steam

9.1 years ago.

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