Remembering
Christine Simmonds
Sad news reached us yesterday evening, of the passing of Christine Simmonds - a long-term supporter of the Cornwall Railway Society.
Christine was a marvellous person who took her various posts on our committee willingly.
To describe her as a mainstay of the committee would be a huge understatement.
Over the years Christine carried out a variety of roles for the CRS, most recently taking on the post of Club Treasurer and membership secretary. She produced flawless accounts for us for a number of years. She also managed the book stall with great efficiency, both operating the stall at various events and managing it in between outings, ensuring stock was ready for the next event we were due to attend.
Christine was also a staunch supporter of Rogers events, attending almost all club meetings along with numerous outdoor events.
We will greatly miss Christines smiling face, and we will all remember her with a tremendous fondness.
May she rest in peace.
Christine was a marvellous person who took her various posts on our committee willingly.
To describe her as a mainstay of the committee would be a huge understatement.
Over the years Christine carried out a variety of roles for the CRS, most recently taking on the post of Club Treasurer and membership secretary. She produced flawless accounts for us for a number of years. She also managed the book stall with great efficiency, both operating the stall at various events and managing it in between outings, ensuring stock was ready for the next event we were due to attend.
Christine was also a staunch supporter of Rogers events, attending almost all club meetings along with numerous outdoor events.
We will greatly miss Christines smiling face, and we will all remember her with a tremendous fondness.
May she rest in peace.
140830p Lady Elizabeth Kitson and our party bidding farewell to Yelverton Station. Christine stands far right in the photograph . Copyright Roger Winnen
The Bridport Railway Remains
Andrew Triggs
Andrew Triggs
Hi Roger/Keith
On the way home from the Swanage Railway Diesel Gala, I stopped off at Bradpole, Bridport and West Bay and took the enclosed shots of the former branch from Maiden Newton, which closed some 49 years back finally on 3.5.1975
All the Best
Andrew
On the way home from the Swanage Railway Diesel Gala, I stopped off at Bradpole, Bridport and West Bay and took the enclosed shots of the former branch from Maiden Newton, which closed some 49 years back finally on 3.5.1975
All the Best
Andrew
The replica gates at Bradpole which have been replaced again in 2023 and are the 2nd replica gates there, the rails are still embedded in the tarmac 49 years after final closure in 1975 Copyright Andrew Triggs
The replica gates at Bradpole which have been replaced again in 2023 and are the 2nd replica gates there, the rails are still embedded in the tarmac 49 years after final closure in 1975 Copyright Andrew Triggs
The information sign with the history of the Bridport Railway 1857-1975 Copyright Andrew Triggs
The second part featuring the site of Bridport Station, which was demolished in 1977, and the site is now the Bridport Co Op with Sea Road North to the right covering the former trackbed to West Bay
The approach from Bradpole with the former line coming in from the left Copyright Andrew Triggs
In the opposite direction the Travis Perkins Yard covers the trackbed which curved to the right Copyright Andrew Triggs
The Co Op building on the station site, looking towards Bradpole. Copyright Andrew Triggs
The station site mainly is covered by the store car park, looking towards West Bay. Copyright Andrew Triggs
Part 3 covers West Bay Station, which closed to passengers in 1930 and finally in 1962, today it's in use as 'The Station Kitchen'
Copyright Andrew Triggs
Copyright Andrew Triggs
The preserved coaches on site, in use as seated areas for the Station Kitchen business. Copyright Andrew Triggs
The preserved coaches on site, in use as seated areas for the Station Kitchen business Copyright Andrew Triggs
The Station Buildings at West Bay, some 94 years after closure to regular passenger. Copyright Andrew Triggs
The Station Buildings at West Bay, some 94 years after closure to regular passenger . Copyright Andrew Triigs
Many Thanks Andrew
Weedkiller on the move
Joe Birchall
Dear Jon
Today we saw the weed killer train coming past at 20:25, running 21 minutes early. Headed by 66 757 with 66 719 trailing behind. Always nice to smell some proper locomotives at work from the bridge, which will be a thing of the past once the HSTs have been phased out.
Kind Regards
Joe
Today we saw the weed killer train coming past at 20:25, running 21 minutes early. Headed by 66 757 with 66 719 trailing behind. Always nice to smell some proper locomotives at work from the bridge, which will be a thing of the past once the HSTs have been phased out.
Kind Regards
Joe
66757 just east of Truro with 3Q98 - Truro Yard to Truro Yard via Parkandillack, St. Ives and Penzance. 12.05.24, copyright Joe Birchall.
Many thanks Joe, you were lucky to catch this 'nocturnal' train outside of the cover of darkness!
The Looe Branch
1st February 1974
Roger Winnen
1st February 1974
Roger Winnen
740201a 55018 at Looe. Copyright Roger Winnen
740201aa On route to looe. Copyright Roger Winnen
740201b 55018 at Looe. Copyright Roger Winnen
740201c Old railway land past the present station. Copyright Roger Winnen
740201d Skirting the Looe Rstuary. Copyright Roger Winnen
740201f Skirting the Looe River. Copyright Roger Winnen
740201f Terras Crossing. Copyright Roger Winnen
740201g Approaching Terras Crossing. Copyright Roger Winnwn
740201h 55018 at Sandplace. Copyright Roger Winnen
740201h An abandoned lock near Terras. Copyright Roger Winnen
740201i The Looe Valley. Copyright Roger Winnen
740201j Causeland Halt. Copyright Roger Winnen
740201k St Keyne Well. Copyright Roger Winnen
740201l The junction at Coombe. Copyright Roger Winnen
740201m Coombe Junction Signal Box. Copyright Roger Winnen
740201n 55018 at Coombe Junction. Copyright Roger Winnen
A 'Castle' to Newquay
Jon Hird
Due to a shortage of serviceable class 150 DMU's, on Sunday 12.05.2024 GWR sent one of their short formed 'Castle' HST sets consisting of 43156 and 43098 to cover 3 Par - Newquay diagrams.
The GWR Green stands out quite well against the light brown gorse of the Goss Moor. 43156 leads the way with 2N02, the 10:04 Par - Newquay. 12.05.24, copyright Jon Hird.
43098 trailing on 2N02. Three generations of cross-Cornwall travel on display here - the railway, the original A30 beside it, and in the distance the 'new' A30. 12.05.24, copyright Jon Hird.
Just a few miles away from the moor, at Tremodrett, things are much more green. 43156 on the rear of 2N05, the 14:25 Newquay - Par. 12.05.24, copyright Jon Hird.
43156 leads again on 2N06 the 16:35 Par - Newquay, passing Lavrean (near Goonbarrow). 12.05.24, copyright Jon Hird.
43098 on the rear of 2N06. 12.05.24, copyright Jon Hird.
The final train of the day, 2N09 the 17:55 Newquay - Par slows for Prideaux viaduct in the Luxuylan Valley. I like the exposed granite visible in the opposite valley wall. 12.05.24, copyright Jon Hird.
Our final view of the train as it crosses Prideaux Viaduct. 12.05.24, copyright Jon Hird.
Swindon Area
Ken Mumford & Colin Pidgeon
10.05.24 - 1Z48 [Birmingham to Bristol section of a Vintage Trains special] on the UML through Swindon. Copyright Colin Pidgeon.
10.05.24 - 1Z46 cruised into the eastern end of the UML, then about halfway alomg, the red signal changed to green, the whistle was blown and 7029 made a majestic 4-cylinder sound with the appropriate 'Castle' 4-6-0 determined acceleration instead of stopping from12.36 to 12.44. This was because the IET which 1Z46 would have stopped on the UML to pass was delayed, so 7029 was given the road leaving Swindon 10 minutes EARLY! Class 47, 47773, was on the end of this special. Copyright Ken Mumford.
10.05.24 - 70805 hurries through Swindon on the UML with 6M40 [Westbury Down to Cliffe Hill Stud]. Copyright Ken Mumford.
11.05.24 - 7029 'Clun Castle' with 1Z48 [Plymouth - Bristol - Paddington - Birmingham]. A fantastic sight and sound as it speeded through the station on the UML - no class 47 which followed a few minutes aftewards. Copyright Ken Mumford.
The clss 47 [47773 in its original two-tone green which I prefer] which followed passing nonstop on the UML. Copyright Ken Mumford.
Many thanks to you both, Ken and Colin.