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« Reply #15 on: October 01, 2019, 09:08:19 »
From the Plym Valley Railway

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The Mystery of the Lost Driver
Saturday 26th October

16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00

The haunted Plym Valley has been subject to many unexplained disappearances since the line was re-built. Several train crews have vanished leaving locomotives abandoned. Hear one of the tales well known to the railway while on board our train. Surely the trip will be plain sailing? There’s no such thing as haunted?
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« Reply #16 on: October 02, 2019, 05:38:16 »
Quote from: grahame on October 01, 2019, 09:08:19
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The Mystery of the Lost Driver
Saturday 26th October

16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00

The haunted Plym Valley has been subject to many unexplained disappearances since the line was re-built. Several train crews have vanished leaving locomotives abandoned. Hear one of the tales well known to the railway while on board our train. Surely the trip will be plain sailing? There’s no such thing as haunted?

 "Several train crews have vanished leaving locomotives abandoned" -  Sounds like GWR▸ (Great Western Railway) on any given Sunday.
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« Reply #17 on: October 02, 2019, 07:24:39 »
Quote from: TaplowGreen on October 02, 2019, 05:38:16

 "Several train crews have vanished leaving locomotives abandoned" -  Sounds like GWR▸ (Great Western Railway) on any given Sunday.
..and Saturday and up to mid morning Monday!
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« Reply #18 on: October 02, 2019, 17:39:03 »
Quote from: TaplowGreen on October 02, 2019, 05:38:16
Quote from: grahame on October 01, 2019, 09:08:19
From the Plym Valley Railway

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The Mystery of the Lost Driver
Saturday 26th October

16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00

The haunted Plym Valley has been subject to many unexplained disappearances since the line was re-built. Several train crews have vanished leaving locomotives abandoned. Hear one of the tales well known to the railway while on board our train. Surely the trip will be plain sailing? There’s no such thing as haunted?

 "Several train crews have vanished leaving locomotives abandoned" -  Sounds like GWR▸ (Great Western Railway) on any given Sunday.

What locomotives ? I thought that DMUs▸ (Diesel Multiple Unit) distributed power were the latest thing.
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A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.
It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU▸ (Diesel Multiple Unit) is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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« Reply #19 on: October 12, 2019, 19:14:13 »
I was at the PVR on Wednesday and wondered why it was deserted  Wink
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« Reply #20 on: October 25, 2024, 22:29:57 »
The Plym Valley Railway is still 'up and running', so I've taken the opportunity to merge several topics here, as they all relate specifically to that heritage line.

Again, this is simply done in the interests of clarity and continuity here on the Coffee Shop forum, but it also gave me the opportunity to remind myself of some fascinating information.

CfN  Smiley
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post - a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London, depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

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« Reply #21 on: March 09, 2025, 23:12:11 »
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Maiden voyage for locomotive named after young boy



A steam locomotive, which has been restored in memory of a boy from Plymstock, has made its maiden voyage.

The 'Lord Oliver Brown' locomotive at the Plym Valley Railway made its first journey in 17 years on Sunday, on what would have been Oliver Brown's 17th birthday.

Oliver died aged 11 from Myelodysplastic Syndrome which affects only four in a million children worldwide.

Hundreds of people gathered at the station to wave the train off on its first journey.



The 1959 engine was painted in Oliver's favourite colour - hot pink - and the shades of green represent Children's Hospice South West, where he was looked after before he died.

Oliver's mum, Nicky Brown, said: "I'm so incredibly proud, it's wonderful to see everybody come together to celebrate Children's Hospice South West, who continue to take care of us as a family.  Just looking at the train epitomises Oliver, it's so bright and colourful and it just makes you smile - that's what Oliver did every day of his life.  He would be in his element today and I'm just so proud that we can wish him happy birthday in such a remarkable way," she added.

Oliver's brother Ben, who helped with the restoration of the engine, said: "It's exciting to have everyone here - it's been a big project for a long time now and hopefully we can bring awareness not just to our story, but to other families and help them out.  Oliver loved pink, he loved trains - every time he got out of the hospital the first thing he'd do would be to go to West Hoe and get on the Gus Honeybun trains.  It's amazing, such a nice atmosphere - seeing other people having fun and enjoying the train, it's a great day."



Annabel Roberts from Children's Hospice South West said the train was a fantastic way to raise awareness of the work the charity does.  "The amount of effort that has gone into this train is absolutely astonishing.  It's such a beautiful spectacle, such a beautiful thing and I think it will appeal to loads of people who will be entranced by this locomotive - it's unique."  She added: "We're so fortunate to have them [Oliver's family] as fantastic champions for our charity and the services we provide."


Poignant for me personally - I was born in 1959, and used to live in Plymstock.  My thoughts are with you, Oliver Brown, RIP.

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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post - a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London, depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

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« Reply #22 on: March 10, 2025, 20:46:41 »
For any of our readers who would like to see more of the Lord Oliver Brown, there is 30 minutes of footage on YouTube, at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wIGSTzsvGI  Wink
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post - a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London, depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner."  Discuss.
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