Newham branch
Phil Hadley
Phil Hadley
Many thanks to Jonathan Harbage who sent in these reminders of links to some superb footage of the Newham branch compiled by Phil Hadley. Thetwo links to are below. Phil Hadley is a well known historian based in Cornwall.
Newham taken during a busy period. It is thought that the Class 22 caught in the 'sandwich' is D6310. The old station buildings are in evidence. An extremely interesting picture. Copyright the late Sid Sponheimer.
Many thanks to Jonathan Harbage who sent in the above reminders of two very excellent pieces on the branch compiled by a our very good friend Phil Hadley. Also thanks to the late Sid Sponheimer who supplied the above photograph a member and another very good friend of the CRS.
Barrier Vechicles at Penzance
Andrew Triggs
Andrew Triggs
Hi Keith/Roger
Great Western barrier coaches no.6336 & 6348 were attatched to 1C50 last night to bring down to Longrock T&RSMD, pictured at platform 1 following arrival, 57605 'Totnes Castle' providing the traction west, also on Oil 2 siding was Rail Grinder DR79263/79273
All the Best
Andrew
Great Western barrier coaches no.6336 & 6348 were attatched to 1C50 last night to bring down to Longrock T&RSMD, pictured at platform 1 following arrival, 57605 'Totnes Castle' providing the traction west, also on Oil 2 siding was Rail Grinder DR79263/79273
All the Best
Andrew
Copyright Andrew Triggs
Copyright Andrew Triggs
Copyright Andrew Triggs
Copyright Andrew Triggs
Copyright Andrew Triggs
Many Thanks Andrew
Bow station
Driver Alan Peters
Driver Alan Peters
The last Colas Rail ballast train from Okehampton with spoil from the Fatherford engineering works site pauses at Bow for an unofficial photo stop on the way back to Westbury 70808 is top and tailed 70815 on 10/07/22, on the platform 'Gloria' the mannequin looks on dressed in tennis attire for Wimbledon, normally Gloria is dressed in BR uniform. Copyright Driver Alan Peters
Considerably more information about Bow Station and its history can be found at the owners website.
Bow Station (reynardine.co.uk)
Driver Alan Peters
Bow Station (reynardine.co.uk)
Driver Alan Peters
Many thanks to Driver Alan Peters who is himself a very valuable link of rail news to our website.
Changes to Saturdays CRS Meeting 14th January 2023
- at the Wesley Memorial Hall Redruth, 18.30 start.
Unfortunatley David Letcher is unwell and unable to provide the promised programe. However our very good friend Roger Winnen has stepped into the breech and will provide a proramme as below with the usual refeshments.
- at the Wesley Memorial Hall Redruth, 18.30 start.
Unfortunatley David Letcher is unwell and unable to provide the promised programe. However our very good friend Roger Winnen has stepped into the breech and will provide a proramme as below with the usual refeshments.
Roger Winnen will be presenting
Part 1 Through the Lens 1975
Part 2 The CRS Trip to the North East in 2018
Part 1 Through the Lens 1975
Part 2 The CRS Trip to the North East in 2018
Wishing David a speedy return to good health.