The Cornish Mainline Resignalling Programme of 2024
In February 2024, Network Rail embarked on a long-planned project to close signal boxes at Lostwithiel, Par and Truro and to transfer control of their sections of mainline to a new workstation at Exeter power box. This also involved track alterations in a few locations and the removal of the vintage semaphore signalling.
This section of the website has been established to document the changes made during this project.
There are 3 sections of this page which can be found below:
Worksites & Engineering Trains - showing the work 'on the ground' undertaken during the project.
The New Workstation at Exeter - some priviledged views from Martin Duff of the new signalling panel.
On-track plant - a log of plant/machinery used on the project, compiled by Mick House.
This section of the website has been established to document the changes made during this project.
There are 3 sections of this page which can be found below:
Worksites & Engineering Trains - showing the work 'on the ground' undertaken during the project.
The New Workstation at Exeter - some priviledged views from Martin Duff of the new signalling panel.
On-track plant - a log of plant/machinery used on the project, compiled by Mick House.
WORKSITES & ENGINEERING TRAINS
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Please select a section below. It will expand to show you the images and information we have recorded from each location.
Truro
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Truro Signal Box Closure - from Martin Duff - 27.02.2024
Hello admins,
I’m at work tonight for the start of the re-signalling blockade. As I write this, the witching hour has arrived and the dying moments of Truro signal box are upon us. Born and raised in Truro, this signal box was the first for a visit 40 years ago, so this moment is poignant for me – I never imagined I’d be so close to all aspects of its closure! When I did my signalling training school with Railtrack, I was allocated Truro for my practical training - what a super time that was, the mail trains were still running as were the Ponsandane fuel tanks, and a real bonus during that time, signalling 47798/47799 on the Royal Train! I paid my final visit last Tuesday and made a last journey under control of the semaphores yesterday – Monday 26/02/2024.
For the record, the last loco-hauled passenger train signalled was the 21.45 Penzance – Paddington sleeper which left 6 minutes late 22.39 behind 57605. The Falmouth branch on the final day was in the hands of Sprinters 150247 and 150261. The last branch arrival was the 23.22 from Falmouth, which arrived 23.53 (150247). The empty stock left at 23.56 for Penzance depot.The final up train was 6G74, the 19.17 Westbury – Truro engineers which ran via Penzance.
4 castle class units worked services through Truro on the last day. The last down passenger train was 2C89, the 18.59 Cardiff – Penzance worked by a Class 802 unit, which departed 00.14 (Tuesday morning).
Remarkable to consider that the next passenger trains through Truro now will be under the control of the new Exeter workstation.
The memories of this place will stay with me forever. Farewell to Truro SB, 1899-2024.
Cheers,
Martin D
Cornwall re-signalling day 1 - Martin Duff - 27.02.2024
Evening admins,
This week, until Sunday late evening the lines are blocked between Burngullow and St. Erth – the main task being trackwork in the Truro area laying the new crossover between Carvedras and Truro viaducts. Unlike the old east crossover which was trailing, the new one will be facing, so a down train may be run to the up platform.
I’m not on site presently, however can confirm all 4 down direction semaphore signals at the west end of Truro (T20 bay, T47 down, T26 up to down and T25 yard) were felled during the day shift today, and much earlier this morning, the up platform inner home signal T6 had been uprooted and put safely in store well before 03.00, so the construction team could get ahead with work on the crossing. Goodness knows how many trains, not to mention loco classes they’ve had pass by them since November 1971.
Until late Sunday, down trains are terminating at St. Austell and starting back to Plymouth direct from the down platform – this will be the last use of the ground frame which has been there since March 1980 when St. Austell SB closed and control transferred to Burngullow (Par from 1986). From Monday week the crossover will be fully signalled and controlled from the workstation.
NRES is correct about what happens next – early Monday 04/03 the block extends to the west end of Liskeard and the Newquay branch, together with the clay lines.
The last opportunity to see a clay train running round under the semaphore signals at Lostwithiel will be TOMORROW – Wednesday 28/02. The 12.36 lunchtime trip from Goonbarrow is due to run. Saturday morning 02/03, the VERY LAST working on the Cornish main line under semaphore signals is expected to be the Exeter Riverside – St. Blazey clay liner 6V74, due Par 12.21.
Nothing transfers to the workstation until the day the line reopens on March 11. The preceding weekend when the block extends closer to Plymouth, the commissioning will happen.
The CRS website has already been updated about the details of the last train signalled by Truro signal box. As reported the first train when the lines re-open is expected to be the “Golden Hind”, the 05.03 Penzance – Paddington. Clay operations resume the same day, with the 06.14 trip working from St. Blazey to Goonbarrow in readiness for the lunchtime run to Fowey. There are no test trains scheduled in the preceding days.
The electronic version of the "pre-job" appendix is safe for the moment – it won’t update on the public sites for a while. Enclosed a few photographs from site with programme manager permission – showing the work on Carvedras viaduct and track relay at Penwithers Junction. More soon.
Cheers, Martin D
Evening admins,
This week, until Sunday late evening the lines are blocked between Burngullow and St. Erth – the main task being trackwork in the Truro area laying the new crossover between Carvedras and Truro viaducts. Unlike the old east crossover which was trailing, the new one will be facing, so a down train may be run to the up platform.
I’m not on site presently, however can confirm all 4 down direction semaphore signals at the west end of Truro (T20 bay, T47 down, T26 up to down and T25 yard) were felled during the day shift today, and much earlier this morning, the up platform inner home signal T6 had been uprooted and put safely in store well before 03.00, so the construction team could get ahead with work on the crossing. Goodness knows how many trains, not to mention loco classes they’ve had pass by them since November 1971.
Until late Sunday, down trains are terminating at St. Austell and starting back to Plymouth direct from the down platform – this will be the last use of the ground frame which has been there since March 1980 when St. Austell SB closed and control transferred to Burngullow (Par from 1986). From Monday week the crossover will be fully signalled and controlled from the workstation.
NRES is correct about what happens next – early Monday 04/03 the block extends to the west end of Liskeard and the Newquay branch, together with the clay lines.
The last opportunity to see a clay train running round under the semaphore signals at Lostwithiel will be TOMORROW – Wednesday 28/02. The 12.36 lunchtime trip from Goonbarrow is due to run. Saturday morning 02/03, the VERY LAST working on the Cornish main line under semaphore signals is expected to be the Exeter Riverside – St. Blazey clay liner 6V74, due Par 12.21.
Nothing transfers to the workstation until the day the line reopens on March 11. The preceding weekend when the block extends closer to Plymouth, the commissioning will happen.
The CRS website has already been updated about the details of the last train signalled by Truro signal box. As reported the first train when the lines re-open is expected to be the “Golden Hind”, the 05.03 Penzance – Paddington. Clay operations resume the same day, with the 06.14 trip working from St. Blazey to Goonbarrow in readiness for the lunchtime run to Fowey. There are no test trains scheduled in the preceding days.
The electronic version of the "pre-job" appendix is safe for the moment – it won’t update on the public sites for a while. Enclosed a few photographs from site with programme manager permission – showing the work on Carvedras viaduct and track relay at Penwithers Junction. More soon.
Cheers, Martin D
Engineers Trains on Truro Viaduct 27.02.2024 - Jonathan Harbage
Truro Signal Felling 27.02.2024 - Sid Warren
A selection of images provided by Sid Warren, taken on 27.02.2024
A selection of images provided by Sid Warren, taken on 27.02.2024
All images above with thanks and copyright to Sid Warren.
Cornwall re-signalling day 2 - Martin Duff - 28.02.2024
Afternoon admins,
I’ve been on site at Truro this afternoon. Lots of updates to share!
Signals T7 and T 50 (top of Pydar Street) between the viaducts remain for now and are due to be felled on Monday. Sobering to think they’ll never again show “a good off”.
Afternoon admins,
I’ve been on site at Truro this afternoon. Lots of updates to share!
Signals T7 and T 50 (top of Pydar Street) between the viaducts remain for now and are due to be felled on Monday. Sobering to think they’ll never again show “a good off”.
Nights on the Truro blockade
Alan Peters
Cornwall re-signalling day 3 - Martin Duff - 29.02.2024
Evening admins,
The new points at Truro east are in and 66702 is on site with a PW train (Photos by permission of program manager). This crossover will allow a down train to terminate in the up platform if necessary, or a shunt move from the up to the down line.
Evening admins,
The new points at Truro east are in and 66702 is on site with a PW train (Photos by permission of program manager). This crossover will allow a down train to terminate in the up platform if necessary, or a shunt move from the up to the down line.
Engineers Trains at Truro - Jonathan Harbage - 29.02.2024
66702 on the Truro outskirts - Joseph Birchall - 01.03.2024
Cornwall Re-signalling day 4 - 01.03.2024 - Martin Duff
Hello admins,
Today the trailing crossover outside Truro signal box has been recovered and replaced with plain line.
Some trap point recoveries are also complete - Penwithers Junction and the down bay.
A reminder that tomorrow sees the final clay working under the semaphores at Lostwithiel and Par.
Hello admins,
Today the trailing crossover outside Truro signal box has been recovered and replaced with plain line.
Some trap point recoveries are also complete - Penwithers Junction and the down bay.
A reminder that tomorrow sees the final clay working under the semaphores at Lostwithiel and Par.
Engineers Trains on the viaduct - 01.03.2024 - Jonathan Harbage
Truro Tamper - 02.03.2024 - Joe Birchall
Cornwall re-signalling day 5 - 02.03.2024 - Martin Duff
Afternoon admins,
Today the last 3 semaphore signals in the Truro area were removed.
These were T7 up main starting, T50 down main home (both situated between the viaducts) and T49 down main inner home (just the station side of Carvedras viaduct).
T49 was the last one to go. All were safely moved to secure storage by early afternoon.
Further up on the patch 66021 worked 6V74 the clay empties back from Exeter, passing Lostwithiel 11.04 and Par 11.14, being the last freight to be signalled by traditional signalling in the area.
Tomorrow afternoon the engines leave for Westbury, and will be the last light locos under the semaphores. 14.50 St. Blazey - Westbury details on RTT and other feeds.
There are no short form HST diagrams on Sunday I’m aware of (will correct this tomorrow if the situation is different) so tonight’s 20.48 St. Austell - Plymouth 43098/43198 will be the last HST to use the ground frame crossover.
Cheers for now,
Martin D
Afternoon admins,
Today the last 3 semaphore signals in the Truro area were removed.
These were T7 up main starting, T50 down main home (both situated between the viaducts) and T49 down main inner home (just the station side of Carvedras viaduct).
T49 was the last one to go. All were safely moved to secure storage by early afternoon.
Further up on the patch 66021 worked 6V74 the clay empties back from Exeter, passing Lostwithiel 11.04 and Par 11.14, being the last freight to be signalled by traditional signalling in the area.
Tomorrow afternoon the engines leave for Westbury, and will be the last light locos under the semaphores. 14.50 St. Blazey - Westbury details on RTT and other feeds.
There are no short form HST diagrams on Sunday I’m aware of (will correct this tomorrow if the situation is different) so tonight’s 20.48 St. Austell - Plymouth 43098/43198 will be the last HST to use the ground frame crossover.
Cheers for now,
Martin D
Truro report - 02.03.2024 - Mick House
Along
with a vast number of road rail machines on site there were three heavy duty rail mounted cranes and the
wagons that accompany them, the first and largest is Kirow KRC 810UK 100 Tonne diesel hydraulic, No:
DRK 81601, run by VolkerRail with Trinity Rail 60ft container flat wagon No: KFA 97402. Copyright Mick House.
Along
with a vast number of road rail machines on site there were three heavy duty rail mounted cranes and the
wagons that accompany them, the first and largest is Kirow KRC 810UK 100 Tonne diesel hydraulic, No:
DRK 81601, run by VolkerRail with Trinity Rail 60ft container flat wagon No: KFA 97402. Copyright Mick House.
Along
with a vast number of road rail machines on site there were three heavy duty rail mounted cranes and the
wagons that accompany them, the first and largest is Kirow KRC 810UK 100 Tonne diesel hydraulic, No:
DRK 81601, run by VolkerRail with Trinity Rail 60ft container flat wagon No: KFA 97402. Copyright Mick House.
Truro Signalbox Crossover - 02.03.2024 - Mick House.
Clearing up - 02.03.2024 - Mick House
The signalling work is not quite finished yet at Truro, but they are starting to clear the site of unrequired material and depositing it in the yard for removal at a later date, maybe by rail or road.
Road rail excavator 1187 with trailer 1199 in tow, operated by Quattro is being used along with one of their road-only telehandlers 1032, of note is that all vehicles on site have a banksman on the ground giving the operators guidance, assistance with slinging, loading and unloading of materials. They usually walk in front or to the side of the vehicle, so the operator also has a line of sight with the banksman. All wear headphones with microphones for two-way communication.
The signalling work is not quite finished yet at Truro, but they are starting to clear the site of unrequired material and depositing it in the yard for removal at a later date, maybe by rail or road.
Road rail excavator 1187 with trailer 1199 in tow, operated by Quattro is being used along with one of their road-only telehandlers 1032, of note is that all vehicles on site have a banksman on the ground giving the operators guidance, assistance with slinging, loading and unloading of materials. They usually walk in front or to the side of the vehicle, so the operator also has a line of sight with the banksman. All wear headphones with microphones for two-way communication.
Tamper Departure - 03.03.2024 - Jon Hird
Both Colas Rail track machines left the Truro worksite on 03.03.2024. One went to Tavistock Yard, the other went to Liskeard sidings.
Both Colas Rail track machines left the Truro worksite on 03.03.2024. One went to Tavistock Yard, the other went to Liskeard sidings.
Plant on the move - 04.03.2024 - Joe Birchall
T49 the Last Semaphore Signal to be taken down at Truro - Mick House
3D Laser-mapping at Truro - 04.03.2024 - Mick House
After the signalling had been installed, the Truro site was 3D Laser Mapped, using a GRP System FX rail mounted trolley with a laptop, 3D laser (GRP 5000) and Inertial Measurement System (IMS 5000) mounted on it, the system emits laser pulses, which are then reflected off objects and returned to a sensor, this measures the time it takes for the pulses to return allowing it to create a 3D map of the environment, this is imputed into the laptop.
After the signalling had been installed, the Truro site was 3D Laser Mapped, using a GRP System FX rail mounted trolley with a laptop, 3D laser (GRP 5000) and Inertial Measurement System (IMS 5000) mounted on it, the system emits laser pulses, which are then reflected off objects and returned to a sensor, this measures the time it takes for the pulses to return allowing it to create a 3D map of the environment, this is imputed into the laptop.
New Crossover at Truro - location & access - 05.03.2024 - Mick House
To replace the crossover that was by Truro signal box, a new one has been installed further up the line between Carvedras Viaduct and B3284 Kenwyn Road Bridge marked with a Blue line on the map (see below), map courtesy of Google maps and modified by myself. Unfortunately I was unable to get access to the site. There is also an access point with off road parking at the junction of Carew road, Tremayne road and Hendra Lane, access stairs in Yellow on the map, still unfinished (photo below) and off road Parking in Grey on the map.
To replace the crossover that was by Truro signal box, a new one has been installed further up the line between Carvedras Viaduct and B3284 Kenwyn Road Bridge marked with a Blue line on the map (see below), map courtesy of Google maps and modified by myself. Unfortunately I was unable to get access to the site. There is also an access point with off road parking at the junction of Carew road, Tremayne road and Hendra Lane, access stairs in Yellow on the map, still unfinished (photo below) and off road Parking in Grey on the map.
New crossing gates at Truro - 11.03.2024 - Mick House
Par
Mid Cornwall re-signalling - Monday 04/03 - Martin Duff
Afternoon admins,
The block has extended up to the west end of Liskeard this morning.
Par and Lostwithiel signal boxes were formally taken out of use just before 07.00.
The majority of work today is the necessary disconnections in the area.
A few photographs at Par and at St. Blazey including SB7 which is shortly to be recovered.
Cheers
Afternoon admins,
The block has extended up to the west end of Liskeard this morning.
Par and Lostwithiel signal boxes were formally taken out of use just before 07.00.
The majority of work today is the necessary disconnections in the area.
A few photographs at Par and at St. Blazey including SB7 which is shortly to be recovered.
Cheers
Last train through Par semaphores - 04.03.2024 - Alan Peters
Par re-signalling update - 05.03.2024 - Neil Phillips
I didn't manage to get down to Par station yesterday (Monday) partly due to yet more poor weather, but today's blue skies were not to be missed. The first signal I encountered was still intact, but I soon discovered this was Par's 'last man standing', to follow Mick House's lead on Truro yesterday - all of the rest (except some ground/shunt signals) had had their arms removed. It was strange to think I had been photographing trains passing these fully operational just 48 hours earlier.
None of the three heavy rail cranes were on site - at the moment it appears that track work is taking priority, with a gang heavily involved on the west end cross-over. It was too soon to work out what the guys at the east end were up to! Just one new signal near the signal box appeared to have been raised into position, apparently a down starter on the up line so not a replacement (since Truro has gained a new up starter on the down line I assume some degree of two-way operation is envisaged?)
I will keep an eye on progress over the coming days - weather permitting!
I didn't manage to get down to Par station yesterday (Monday) partly due to yet more poor weather, but today's blue skies were not to be missed. The first signal I encountered was still intact, but I soon discovered this was Par's 'last man standing', to follow Mick House's lead on Truro yesterday - all of the rest (except some ground/shunt signals) had had their arms removed. It was strange to think I had been photographing trains passing these fully operational just 48 hours earlier.
None of the three heavy rail cranes were on site - at the moment it appears that track work is taking priority, with a gang heavily involved on the west end cross-over. It was too soon to work out what the guys at the east end were up to! Just one new signal near the signal box appeared to have been raised into position, apparently a down starter on the up line so not a replacement (since Truro has gained a new up starter on the down line I assume some degree of two-way operation is envisaged?)
I will keep an eye on progress over the coming days - weather permitting!
Activity ramping up at the east end. The down goods loop start signal, partially hidden in vegetation, has also been shorn of its arm. This loop is seldom used these days (a Class 70 fitted with Fugro RILA track recording gear was seen parked on it a couple of years ago) - 5th March 2024. Copyright Neil Phillips.
Par Signal PR2 laid to rest - 07.03.2024 - Craig Munday
At Par on 07.03.2024, I stumbled upon the rather poignant sight of my Par down home PR2 being gently lowered back in the yard. It had been removed in one piece from Lanescot (over 1000 yards away), and I have to commend the recovery team for the superb condition it was in. A clean cut across the bottom, wires attached and even the spectacles intact. As its life with Network Rail ends, we can hope to see it once again vertical on a private railway.
At Par on 07.03.2024, I stumbled upon the rather poignant sight of my Par down home PR2 being gently lowered back in the yard. It had been removed in one piece from Lanescot (over 1000 yards away), and I have to commend the recovery team for the superb condition it was in. A clean cut across the bottom, wires attached and even the spectacles intact. As its life with Network Rail ends, we can hope to see it once again vertical on a private railway.
Par update - 08.03.2024 - Jon Hird & Neil Phillips
Assembly of the replacement for the iconic bracket signal at the signal box in progress - note the 'feather' lying on the platform. Newquay branch departures and passing Class 66s on clay empties will never be the same...... 8th March 2024 (see Jon's visit below for an image of the completed signal). Copyright Neil Phillips.
Jon visited a few hours after Neil on 08.03.2024, it's astonishing to see how much was achieved in a short space of time.
The final push at Par - 10.03.2024 - Jon Hird
Before and after at Par - May 2023 / March 2024
lostwithiel
Lostwithiel Resignalling Day 1 - 04.03.2024 - Alan Peters
The Volker cranes were taken from Truro to Lostwithiel by 6C26 once Par and Lostwithiel Signal Boxes were closed and the possession extended, the cranes being detached in the Up Loop with the engineering train being pushed back for the various work taking place around Lostwithiel including plain line to former the clay sidings. A last look at LL3 signal, as shortly after the train arrived the arm was removed, LL5 the much photographed signal at the end of the Up platform already had its arm removed. In heavy rain work continued on the destruction of the semaphores a sad end to Cornwall's railway scene.
Possibly the last picture of LL3 with the arrival of 6C26 under possession from Burngullow on the 4th March 2024. Copyright Alan Peters.
The felling of LL57 - 04.03.2024 - Mick House
Mid Cornwall re-signalling - 05/03/2024 - Martin Duff
Evening Admins,
My duties today took me to Lostwithiel.
The trailing connection from the down sidings has been plain lined and some track work over the viaduct completed to allow a speed increase for the branch turnout.
The down starting signal 57 has been felled. Preparations were in progress for upgrading the turnout from the down loop together with installation of new crossing equipment.
Evening Admins,
My duties today took me to Lostwithiel.
The trailing connection from the down sidings has been plain lined and some track work over the viaduct completed to allow a speed increase for the branch turnout.
The down starting signal 57 has been felled. Preparations were in progress for upgrading the turnout from the down loop together with installation of new crossing equipment.
Lostwithiel Day 2 - 05.03.2024 - Alan Peters
A gloomy start at Lostwithiel with LL5 and the iconic bracket signal LL57 that has framed so many pictures now gone, work continues with plain lining the old clay sidings with 6C26 working in the station with Colas Rail 66846 top and tailed with 70814, the train later returned to Westbury whilst the Volker cranes remained in the up loop on 5th March 2024. Copyright Driver Alan Peters
Lostwithiel Day 3 - 06.03.2024 - Alan Peters
Lostwithiel Up Loop Partial Renewal - 07.03.2024 - Mick House
On a wrong line working, 70 803 stands under signal LL6 (still awaiting its removal) with a ballast train of JNA wagons with spoil removed from the up loop at Lostwithiel, on the rear of the train is 70 814 with more JNA wagons this time with new ballast ready for the up loop. 07.03.2024, Copyright Mick House.
On a wrong line working, 70 803 stands under signal LL6 (still awaiting its removal) with a ballast train of JNA wagons with spoil removed from the up loop at Lostwithiel, on the rear of the train is 70 814 with more JNA wagons this time with new ballast ready for the up loop. 07.03.2024, Copyright Mick House.
Unfortunately I did not arrive in time to see the old track panels and spoil removed. The train has been moved forward so that the new ballast wagons are adjacent to the work site, Road rail excavators 517 and 520 have started laying the ballast on the track bed or 4ft as it is known. 07.03.2024, copyright Mick House.
Unfortunately I did not arrive in time to see the old track panels and spoil removed. The train has been moved forward so that the new ballast wagons are adjacent to the work site, Road rail excavators 517 and 520 have started laying the ballast on the track bed or 4ft as it is known. 07.03.2024, copyright Mick House.
Unfortunately I did not arrive in time to see the old track panels and spoil removed. The train has been moved forward so that the new ballast wagons are adjacent to the work site, Road rail excavators 517 and 520 have started laying the ballast on the track bed or 4ft as it is known. 07.03.2024, copyright Mick House.
Lostwithiel Day 4 - 07.03.2024 - Alan Peters
The final push at Lostwithiel - 10.03.2024 - Jon Hird
The new token/staff machine at Coulson Park - Jon Hird - 10.04.2024
With the closure of Lostwithiel Signal Box, a new installation has been provided at Coulson Park at the start of the Fowey branch for traincrew to obtain the staff required to proceed down the branch to Fowey Carne Point.
other areas & Engineering Trains etc.
Other areas which have been affected by the resignalling program, but not in as much depth as the three 'main' areas above.
Also images of plant/trains/equipment 'en route' to the engineering blockade.
Also images of plant/trains/equipment 'en route' to the engineering blockade.
Cranes on the move - 24.02.2024 - Craig Munday
St. Austell Ground Frame
St. Austell ground frame is another 'casualty' of the resignalling program. It will close and control over its signals/trackwork will pass to the Exeter Workstation.
6C25 Truro - Westbury at St. Austell - 29.02.2024 - Craig Munday
St. Austell Crossover - 29.02.2024 - Martin Duff
This morning I attended St.Austell where the ground frame is in its final few days of use. A short form HST turned up while I was there. We’ve put arrangements in place to allow an up train to start from the down platform. The points were converted for power operation earlier this month though for now remain part of ground frame working.
On completion of work a main aspect signal will be provided for the move, situated in parallel with the platform starting signal on the up line (presently known as PR104).
Next week when the blockade extends, down trains will terminate at Liskeard and start back to Plymouth from the down line.
On completion of work a main aspect signal will be provided for the move, situated in parallel with the platform starting signal on the up line (presently known as PR104).
Next week when the blockade extends, down trains will terminate at Liskeard and start back to Plymouth from the down line.
70814 + 66846 6C26 05:37 Westbury - Burngullow - 01.03.2024
The first engineers train of March into the county, 70814 leads 6C26 from Westbury to Burngullow with a train comprising of ballast, track panels and empty spoil wagons. 66846 was on the rear providing assistance. A member of staff was collected from the start of the blockade at Burngullow and the train continued at low speed towards the west.
Engineers Trains near Truro - Joseph Birchall - 01.03.2024
Engineers Trains in Mid Cornwall - 03.03.2024 - Jon Hird
Liskeard Crossover - 04.03.2024 - Peter Murnaghan
For the second week of the blockade, the line is shut west of Liskeard, which means that trains are terminating at Liskeard and using the crossover to reverse.
Liskeard crossover - 06.03.2024 - Craig Munday
Engineers heading East - 08.03.2024 - Craig Munday
THE NEW WORKSTATION AT EXETER
By Martin Duff
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By Martin Duff
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ON-TRACK PLANT USED ON THE RE-SIGNALLING PROJECT
By Mick House
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By Mick House
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TRAILERS
Wheeled Excavators
TRACKED EXCAVATORS
Large Plant