12th November 2018

Todays news
Newton Abbot Carriage Shed
Demolition starts
Clive Smith

Many thanks to our man and his camera as Clive Smith takes a few pictures in difficult weather conditions at the start of the demolition of the Carriage Shed.  The serious fire in the building, supposedly caused by vandals three weeks ago, may have caused the bringing forward of  the work to remove the building which has since been in a dangerous condition. One wonders what the new Aldi Store which will replace it will look like?  Many thanks to you Clive.

Looking south across the station approach it is somewhat difficult to make out the roofless carriage shed behind the trees which front this view of the site. 09.00 12th November 2018 Copyright Clive Smith

It's lunchtime now as we take a look from the A381 Torquay Road bridge towards the station and carriage shed. Presumably the demolition will include the 'arched building' in the foreground and maybe the white former David and Charles building. 12th November 2018. Copyright Clive Smith

A look around the back, or is it the front of Newton Abbot Carriage Shed at the start of it's demolition. We are looking NE along Forde Close.. 12th November 2018. Copyright Clive Smith

Back to Station Road again and a peek through the trees reveals piles of bricks. 12th November 2018. copyright Clive Smith.

A view along the Carriage Shed building which won't be there much longer. One wonders quite what the new Aldi Store will look like. 12th November 2018. Copyright Clive Smith.

Platform of Remembrance
Lest we forget
Emma Shard

150232 approaches Perranwell Station decorated to commemorate armistice day. 11th November 2018 Copyright Emma Shard.

Many thanks Emma, a very significant picture for a memorable day.
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Ellerhayes
David Tozer

Hi Keith,
Yesterday I popped out to Ellerhayes to photograph 37219 shoving with the 1255 Exeter (Riverside) - Derby R.T.C. Also a Class 220 working the 0930 Penzance - Glasgow Central. 
​                Regards Dave      Many thanks David 
Daves reference to Ellerhayes had me confused - just where is Ellerhayes?  Researching, using Google Earth, took me to 'Ellerhayes Bridge' - the road bridge just to the west of the site of Silverton station. If you take a look at Goggle Earth and this location you can still see the rails of the tramway which led out from the station towards Killerton serving a mill.

37219 shoving with the 1255 Exeter (Riverside) - Derby R.T.C. Seen from Ellerhayes Bridge on the 11th November 2018. Copyright David Tozer

Again at Ellerhayes a class 220 passes working the 09.30 Penzance to Glasgow. 11th November2018 Copyright David Tozer

Looking around
​North Cornwall
Roger Winnen

​Seven years after closure Roger Winnen took a sentimental journey along the route of the North Cornwall line - here are some of his pictures. Many thanks Roger.

Port Isaac Road Station seven years after closure. This picture taken on the 8th July 1973 Copyright Roger Winnen

Ashbury station. This picture taken 8th July 1973 Copyright Roger Winnen

Halwill Junction. This enjoyed long periods of quiet in between trains but is now gone forever - a housing estate occupies the area. 8th July 1973. Copyright Roger Winnen

The Slaughterhouse at Halwill Junction. 8th July 1973 Copyright Roger Winnen

The turntable pit at Halwill Junction. It was in the goods yard north of the station - the railway cottages are in the background. 7th July 1973 Copyright Roger Winnen

Bude Station will see no more trains and sell no more books and papers from the bookstall. All closed on the 3rd October 1966. Copyright Roger Winnen.