Bilingual Signage at Penzance
Roger Winnen
Roger Winnen
Waiting Room & Cafe it says. Where is the Cafe! The only one stands outside the station on four wheels.
The Bilingual Signage at Penzance Station
Photographs by Roger Winnen
Photographs by Roger Winnen
Developments with the
Helston Railway
Mick House
Helston Railway
Mick House
Where has all the railway line gone? By Mick House.
Many People may have wondered what happened to all of the track that was lifted from the St Ives branch, well as you will know if you had read the feature we did back in January the track was all taken to St Erth for onward shipment so what happened next! Well the Helston Railway put in a bid and got it, so it was transported over to them at Trevarno Farm Prospidnick (Photos 1, 2 & 3). That is not the end of the story though, as the rail will almost certainly go for scrap, as the lengths are too short and too far gone to be of any use as running rail, the wooden sleepers, those that are in good order will be reused on the railway or sold to be used in gardens and the rest will put on the fire, all of the undamaged track fixings (Chairs, fish plates, nuts & bolts and screw spikes) will be reused, any broken will be scraped. On my visit to the railway I also took the opportunity to photograph the new cutting that is in the process of being built. I would like to wish them all the best, every success and hope they can reach their goals in the light of recent events. Report by Mick House.
Many People may have wondered what happened to all of the track that was lifted from the St Ives branch, well as you will know if you had read the feature we did back in January the track was all taken to St Erth for onward shipment so what happened next! Well the Helston Railway put in a bid and got it, so it was transported over to them at Trevarno Farm Prospidnick (Photos 1, 2 & 3). That is not the end of the story though, as the rail will almost certainly go for scrap, as the lengths are too short and too far gone to be of any use as running rail, the wooden sleepers, those that are in good order will be reused on the railway or sold to be used in gardens and the rest will put on the fire, all of the undamaged track fixings (Chairs, fish plates, nuts & bolts and screw spikes) will be reused, any broken will be scraped. On my visit to the railway I also took the opportunity to photograph the new cutting that is in the process of being built. I would like to wish them all the best, every success and hope they can reach their goals in the light of recent events. Report by Mick House.
Photo 1 shows Stockpiled track and new cutting. Photo courtesy of Google maps and edited by Mick House
Photo 2 The stockpiled track. Copyright Mick House.
Photo 3 Stockpiled track. Copyright Mick House.
Photo 4 Stockpiled track fittings. Copyright Mick House.
Photo 5 New cutting looking north towards Nancegollan. Copyright Mick House. This is the site of the new Trevarno station - the trak is dead level.
Photo 6 New cutting looking south towards Helston. Copyright Mick House. The planned terminus here will see the main platform and station building on the left with the former St Austell footbrdge spanning the tracks.
Photo 7. Again looking south, the car park will be to the left with the station approach on the right rising up from the public highway and crossing the track via a gated level crossing. Copyright Mick House.
Many thanks Mick.
47716 at Oxford
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Michael Forward
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Michael Forward
Hello Roger, Thanks for dealing with my last pictures. I thought it might be an appropriate time to send this picture of 47716 ‘The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award’ at Oxford on 3 January 1991..The loco. is seen soon after arrival with the 12.20 from Paddington.at 13.33.(‘Proper’ trains then, would be useful at the moment if they were still available !)
Many thanks Michael
Okehampton
Driver Alan Peters
Driver Alan Peters
I think that you would all agree with me that we owe a very big and sincere thank you to Driver Alan Peters who by virtue of his job is able to bring us 'on the spot' pictures of this most interesting and exciting project. He gets where we can't.
Alan writes - The track has now been re-laid through Okehampton station under the watchful eye of VIP guests and the local media including ITV and BBC, the Colas class 56 can be seen at the end of the relay section waiting to collect the empty KRA wagons once the NTC machine (New Track Construction) has finished working. This view of 56302 'PECO - The Railway Modeller' was taken from the footbridge on 11th May 2021.
The 360 machine is seen with shorter concrete sleepers to fit around the drains in the station where the gaps are in the newly laid track.
Alan Peters
The 360 machine is seen with shorter concrete sleepers to fit around the drains in the station where the gaps are in the newly laid track.
Alan Peters
Exciting isn't it? Okehampton re-tracked. Copyright Alan Peters.
Fitting the shorter sleepers in to allow for the drains. Copyright Alan Peters.
The Colas class 56 has now drawn down from Okehampton station towards Fartherford Viaduct and is waiting to attach onto the empty sleeper wagons once the NTC machine has finished working.
The old track has been cut into sections and stacked at the side of the line for recovery at a later date, the poor condition of the old track can clearly be seen.
Colas Rail 56302 'PECO - The Railway Modeller' has now been attached to the empty KRA sleeper wagons, the rear of the train is actually on Fartherford Viaduct, the train will then be taken up to Meldon Quarry to be stabled on 10th May 2021
Alan Peters
The old track has been cut into sections and stacked at the side of the line for recovery at a later date, the poor condition of the old track can clearly be seen.
Colas Rail 56302 'PECO - The Railway Modeller' has now been attached to the empty KRA sleeper wagons, the rear of the train is actually on Fartherford Viaduct, the train will then be taken up to Meldon Quarry to be stabled on 10th May 2021
Alan Peters
NOTE: These photograph are taken under controlled T3 conditions with Network Rail and should not be tempted by members of the public.
Copyright Alan Peters.
Copyright Alan Peters.
Copyright Alan Peters.
Back at Meldon.
Colas Rail 56302 'PECO - The Railway Modeller' made another visit to Meldon Quarry on the 10th May 2021, the 'Okehampton - Meldon' train staff is seen in the cab of the locomotive, whilst the line is under T3 engineering possession the train staff is still required to unlock the ground frames at Meldon Quarry.
The class 56 amongst the undergrowth at Meldon Quarry Halt whist waiting for Meldon West Ground Frame to be operated on the 10th May 2021, it is understood that the little station is being retained for future use. Now that is good and very interesting news.
Alan Peters
Colas Rail 56302 'PECO - The Railway Modeller' made another visit to Meldon Quarry on the 10th May 2021, the 'Okehampton - Meldon' train staff is seen in the cab of the locomotive, whilst the line is under T3 engineering possession the train staff is still required to unlock the ground frames at Meldon Quarry.
The class 56 amongst the undergrowth at Meldon Quarry Halt whist waiting for Meldon West Ground Frame to be operated on the 10th May 2021, it is understood that the little station is being retained for future use. Now that is good and very interesting news.
Alan Peters
Copyright Alan Peters.
Copyright Alan Peters
Back at Fatherford viaduct.
The Balfour Beatty NTC (New Track Construction) pictured just past the Crediton side of Fartherford Viaduct and on the Okehampton side of the viaduct 56302 'PECO - The Railway Modeller' has just attached the loaded sleeper wagons to the NTC in preparation for relaying on 10th May 2021
Alan Peters
The Balfour Beatty NTC (New Track Construction) pictured just past the Crediton side of Fartherford Viaduct and on the Okehampton side of the viaduct 56302 'PECO - The Railway Modeller' has just attached the loaded sleeper wagons to the NTC in preparation for relaying on 10th May 2021
Alan Peters
Copyright Alan Peters.
Copyright Alan Peters.
Very many thanks indeed Alan.
Pulman Pictures
Paul Barlow
Paul Barlow
With the visit of the Midland Pulman in a few weeks time. I have dug out a few shots of the loco hauled MK2 blue Pulman set (47709 and 47712 were also in Blue Pulman livery). A few more shots to follow
It was owned by FM rail which went into administration in December 2006. Regards Paul.
It was owned by FM rail which went into administration in December 2006. Regards Paul.
Class 150 DMU passes a class 221 Virgin Voyager the class 47's wait in Dawlish Warren loop 30th September 2006. Copyright Paul Barlow.
47832 47709 0715 Paddington to Paignton Blue Pulman Langstone Rock 30 th September 2006. Copyright Paul Barlow.
47832 47709 T & T on the 07.15 Paddington to Paignton Blue Pulman Langstone Rock 30th September 2006
Many thanks Paul welcome back from your holiday.
Swindon - Gloucester line
Oaksey Rd Bridge
Ken Mumford
Oaksey Rd Bridge
Ken Mumford
The returning Network Rail test train came [about 3 minutes EARLY] - this was the 1Q15 0650 Derby to Landore with class 37s 37421 and 37175 in Top 'n' tail mode - note carriage with folded pantagraph - 3 minutes Early. 1Q15's route was Derby - Kidderminster - Hereford - Gloucester - Swindon - Gloucester - Chepstow - Newport - Cardiff - Bridgend - Llanelli - Swansea [Landore]. Regards Ken.
OAKSEY ROAD road bridge 1Q15 0650 Derby to Landore with class 37s 37421 and 37175 11th May 2021. Copyright Ken Mumford.
166132 forms a service to Swindon. 11th May 2021. Copyright Ken Mumford.
Many thanks Ken.