Forder Viaduct
Clive Smith
Clive Smith
This was Day 2 of Past Time Rail's 'Devon And Cornwall Branch Week' . Following trips to Penzance, Falmouth and St Ives the previous day, 45407 was shedded at St Blazey overnight departing from there at 11.05 as the 5Z20 with 37410 on the rear. The ECS headed to Mount Gould where the 37 then took the train to Laira Junction where the Black 5 then took the stock back to Plymouth station where it then formed the 13.42 to Par Docks and Newquay. A very busy day for me and my camera as was the week ! . This location outside Saltash was sadly lost to photographers a few years later when the farmer put extensive fencing around the mound of land overlooking the river. A photo from the other side of the creek can be found in this site's archives taken by long standing contributor Roger Geach. Regards, Clive Smith.
Many thanks Clive - a super picture look at the multi coloured stock.
Many thanks Clive - a super picture look at the multi coloured stock.
Black Five 45407 & 37410 5Z20 Forder Viaduct. 26th March 2007. Copyright Clive Smith
Were you there?
Andrew Jones
Andrew Jones
Dear Keith, just back from our travels. As promised I have attached a few of the photographs taken on the 29th April 1984 during the momentous Royal Albert Bridge walk. Our youngest daughter Sienna was only three at the time and unfortunately doesn’t remember the occasion, but has promised me that given the opportunity she will walk over the bridge on the 200th anniversary in 2059, something unfortunately we will not be able to do given that I will be 106!
Although I know you attended the ceremony and had a camera mal function, hopefully you will recognise fellow society members or family.
Best wishes Andrew Diane and Sienna
Although I know you attended the ceremony and had a camera mal function, hopefully you will recognise fellow society members or family.
Best wishes Andrew Diane and Sienna
The railtour stands at Boscarne Junction - long before the Bodmin and Wenford took over. 29th April 1984. Copyright Andrew Jones,
The railtour has reached Saltash station and all participants have de-trained. Some wander the up platform whereas others gather on the down platform to witness the unveiling of a plaque to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Royal Albert bridge. The empty stock then proceeded to St Budeaux Ferry Road to await the walkers. 29th April 1984. copyright Andrew Jones.
A young Diane Jones poses at the bridge portal. 29th April 1984. Copyright Andrew Jones.
The young man with the back pack is Andrew Jones. Sienna Jones is asleep in the back pack. Copyright Andrew Jones.
More pictures in this series of the people and the walk can be found in our 'Features section' please click here and scroll down.