Albert Pier
Penzance
Roger Winnen
D7574 0n 31st December 1973 stands on the track which once lead to the Albert Pier. Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen.
Rails on the Albert Pier Penzance on 31 12 1973 The rail connection to Penzance station was removed in September 1967 no doubt in connection with the building of the bus station which was moved from the Station Yard the site now being the drop off point for passengers arriving by car and taxi. Copyright Roger Winnen.
Awaiting the arrival of the Boat Train to The Isles of Scilly. True or False.?The last train most probably on the Albert Pier was to take away scrap from HMS Warspite being broken up alongside St Michaels Mount in the late 1950's. This picture taken on the 8th April 2020 by Roger on a legitimate exercise walk from home. Obviously the answer is false - the Scillonian is moored at the Albert Pier for maintenance work. Copyright Roger Winnen.
The Scillonian tied up on the Albert Pier was built at Appledore in 1977. 43 years old which is along time for a ship . 8th April 2020. Copyright Roger Winnen.
The end of the track today on the Pier. 8th April 2020. Copyright Roger Winnen.
Many thanks to Roger who ventured out to bring us these pictures.
Driving the Auto
South Devon Railway
Paul Barlow
South Devon Railway
Paul Barlow
Driiving the Autocoach on the South Devon railway. 15th November 2015. Copyright Paul Barlow.
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The trains are still Running
Craig Munday
Craig Munday
Hi Keith
After a few weeks in lock down due to this dreadful virus, working on the railway has a very surreal feel to it. I'm used to solitude of night shifts, but Easter 2020 has felt like night shift in daylight if that makes sense? I'm pleased to report that most places are deserted, the roads and railway stations quiet. I have seen no evidence of "holiday makers" clogging the Duchy.
The clay trains and limited GWR services have made up the majority of services, but a ballast train top and tailed with 66004/084 did break up the monotony on Sat 12th working on the Parkandillack freight branch at Treviscoe. In a cruel twist of fate, the bright sunshine coincided with the arrival of 66047 in the super blue Maritime livery working the local clay circuit. I hope it remains so once life begins to return to normal for everyone.
I would stress that all these images were taken on duty. The local BTP at Truro will be watching for people loitering whilst taking train pictures, and GWR have issued a statement about railway photography.
Best wishes for now, stay safe everyone. Craig Munday
After a few weeks in lock down due to this dreadful virus, working on the railway has a very surreal feel to it. I'm used to solitude of night shifts, but Easter 2020 has felt like night shift in daylight if that makes sense? I'm pleased to report that most places are deserted, the roads and railway stations quiet. I have seen no evidence of "holiday makers" clogging the Duchy.
The clay trains and limited GWR services have made up the majority of services, but a ballast train top and tailed with 66004/084 did break up the monotony on Sat 12th working on the Parkandillack freight branch at Treviscoe. In a cruel twist of fate, the bright sunshine coincided with the arrival of 66047 in the super blue Maritime livery working the local clay circuit. I hope it remains so once life begins to return to normal for everyone.
I would stress that all these images were taken on duty. The local BTP at Truro will be watching for people loitering whilst taking train pictures, and GWR have issued a statement about railway photography.
Best wishes for now, stay safe everyone. Craig Munday
Later that night, recently arrived 66047 glows on St Blazey shed. 66194 the loco being replaced is also in the picture. It is also seen working the clay empties at Treesmill. 66047 St Blazey night. 8th April 2020 Copyright Craig Munday
Long Rock 8th April 2020. Copyright Craig Munday. N.B. 8th taken over night at Long Rock, not a Hitachi train in sight as 57603 and a quartet of short HST sets occupy the sidings
66194 Clay St Blazey. Token exchanged is seen at St Blazey with Signalman Mark Tait delivering the token to Driver Ian "Rocket" Stephenson. Shunter Danny Lawyer also present. The last occasion 66194 worked the CDAs - repairs to a water leak believed to be the reason for the swap. 8th April 2020. Copyright Craig Munday.
66047 seen at St Blazey. 9th April 2020. Copyright Craig Munday.
66047 has now moved on to Lostwithiel. 9th April 2020. Copyright Craig Munday.
66047 is spotted for the third time in the day - this time at Treesmill on the main line. 9th April 2020. Copyright Craig Munday.
Covid 66084 6W01 Finally on the 11th, a rare working on an fine evening at Little Treviscoe crossing deep in clay country as the ballast train heads back to Burngullow. 11th April 2020. Copyright Craig Munday.
Another very welcome 'bumper bundle' from Craig Munday. How fortunate he is to be able legitimately able to tour around in the course of his duties and how fortunate, we are, through his camera to enjoy such exclusive pictures. Wonderful stuff Craig Many thanks indeed.
Cardiff
Adrian King
Adrian King
Three shots taken on a rather poor day during school summer holdays 1962.
1. The first shot shows 5962 Wantage Hall in very poor condition passing through with a mixed freight on one of the centre roads heading west. While a DMU stands at Platform 3 having just arrived from Bristol TM. Copyright Adrian King.
2. The second photograph shows an unidentified County just arriving at Platform 3 with a Portsmouth /Cardiff train. It would be interesting to learn just where the County took control of the train Salisbury perhaps? Copyright Adrian King. Looks like it's raining - a little!
3. Hymek D7038 stands ready to leave for Swansea with the relief driver just coming on to the scene. At this time there was a bay platform between Platforms 3/4 at the west end of the station which can be seen in the foreground. Copyright Adrian King.
Many thanks Adrian - memories of a rather damp day!!