The Goonbarrow branch.
See also the PRC tour of this branch 22nd April 1961
See also the PRC tour of this branch 22nd April 1961
Credits, Many thanks to all contributors - please see a list on the home page.
The Goonbarrow to Carbean Sidings Staff. Picture by the owner,Dave Hayball Copyright
Roy Hart writes:-
This was, of course, the wooden staff for 'One Engine in Steam working between Goonbarrow Junction and Carbean/ Gunheath. The line was very lightly built and was restricted to the smallest locomotives. The Cornwall Minerals Railway used tiny 0-6-0 saddle tanks, often working in pairs. There was an engine shed at Stenalees.
Goonbarrow Junction got its name when the branch opened in 1893: previous to that there was a box there called Rosevear Siding. A small box (13 levers) called Goonbarrow Junction opened in 1893 and was replaced by the present box in 1910.
The line was worked in later years by Hawksworth 1600 class panniers and a pair of these were shedded at SBZ for this purpose, until 1962.
In October 1964, the double line from Goonbarrow to Bugle was taken out of use and Bugle box became Bugle GF. At the same time, wooden staff working ceased on the Goonbarrow and Carbis branches. Both lines were now worked as long sidings (regulation C2 working) and the Goonbarrow branch lifted beyond New Caudledown.
Roy Many thanks Roy
This was, of course, the wooden staff for 'One Engine in Steam working between Goonbarrow Junction and Carbean/ Gunheath. The line was very lightly built and was restricted to the smallest locomotives. The Cornwall Minerals Railway used tiny 0-6-0 saddle tanks, often working in pairs. There was an engine shed at Stenalees.
Goonbarrow Junction got its name when the branch opened in 1893: previous to that there was a box there called Rosevear Siding. A small box (13 levers) called Goonbarrow Junction opened in 1893 and was replaced by the present box in 1910.
The line was worked in later years by Hawksworth 1600 class panniers and a pair of these were shedded at SBZ for this purpose, until 1962.
In October 1964, the double line from Goonbarrow to Bugle was taken out of use and Bugle box became Bugle GF. At the same time, wooden staff working ceased on the Goonbarrow and Carbis branches. Both lines were now worked as long sidings (regulation C2 working) and the Goonbarrow branch lifted beyond New Caudledown.
Roy Many thanks Roy
Once the beginning of Goonbarrow branch now a siding seen here in December 1993. Its has since this picture been further cut back. Copyright Sid Sponheimer
Cornish Steam Preservation Society Bugle Steam Railway 16th June 1985 Copyright Roger Winnen
Bugle Steam Railway
A few shots of the Bugle Steam Railway kindly brought to us by Alan Harris for which many thanks.
A few shots of the Bugle Steam Railway kindly brought to us by Alan Harris for which many thanks.
What a grand name for a lstation - Imperial Halt - with number 19 ready to take passengers for a short trip. 19th July 1986 Copyright Alan Harris
Trackwork at Imperial Dries. 27th July 1986 Copyright Alan Harris
Steam drifts across the scene at Imperial Dries. 27th July 1986 Copyright Alan Harris
From the Maurice Dart CD1 Clay Lines with his permission. The CD is available from Wheal Martyn Museum see bottom of home page.
From the Maurice Dart CD1 Clay Lines with his permission. The CD is available from Wheal Martyn Museum see bottom of home page. This picture is at the extreme end of the branch where a reversal was necessary down a steep incline to access Gunheath wharf.
A Drone view of the Goonbarrow branch
between Goonbarrow Junction and Stenalees.
Ian Roscoria 2nd December 2023.
between Goonbarrow Junction and Stenalees.
Ian Roscoria 2nd December 2023.
​Goonbarrow Tube Press / Rocks Driers from above with some snow still on the ground, a GWR Class 150 calls at the signal box with a Newquay - Par service. 02.12.2023, Copyright Ian Roscorla.
Another view of the impressive Imerys complex. 02.12.2023, Copyright Ian Roscorla.
Turning around to look towards Bugle, we see 'Wheal Henry Siding' which was once a branch in its own rights, snaking through Bugle and up a steep incline through Stenalees and Treverbyn to eventually reach Carthew. 02.12.2023, Copyright Ian Roscorla.
Continuing towards Bugle we can see the current truncation of the former banch, now a long siding for incoming trains to use to push back. 02.12.2023, Copyright Ian Roscorla.
One final view of the siding, the formation of the old branch can be seen from the tree and fence lines of the properties in the area. This branch once served over 10 clay dries and an oil siding. 02.12.2023, Copyright Ian Roscorla.
Many thanks Ian.