14th February 2021

St Ives branch Relay
More Pictures
Mick House

Mick House adds to our collection on the relaying of the St Ives Branch, also included is an article by Laurence Hansford on work on the branch in the 1950's. There is also a collection of pictures taken on the work site and of the branch by  Paul  Barriball  and Roger Salter.
To see Micks article and more go to our Feature 2103 - click here and scroll as necessary.

How the branch was lifted and taken away. Copyright Mick House.

Cut track is stacked ready for disposal Copyright Mick House..

an example of the worn rail. Copyright Mick house.

One of several ballast trains en-route to the branch seen here at Wheal Busy Crossing with 66028 leading. Copyright Mick House.

Many thanks to Mick House and all other contributors.
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Three at
Salisbury
Martin Baker

47005 Sporting the Stratford Sparrow departs platform 1 at Salisbury with a late afternoon speedlink service to Westbury. Copyright Martin Baker

47214 'Tinsley Traction Depot' waits in platform 1 having shunted ECC tanks at nearby Quidhampton. Quarry. Copyright Martin Baker

50007 Sir Edward Elgar arrives at Salisbury with the 11.15 Waterloo to Exeter Service. Copyright Martin Baker.

Many thanks Martin for your crystal clear pictures.

Quidhampton Quarry
Ron Kosys

47360 seen at Quidhampton Quarry on the 19th April 1988 with the 6L08 the 13.30 Quidhampton to Salisbury Copyright Ron Kosys

​Note courtesy Wikipedia :- The chalk pit known as Quidhampton Quarry  is outside the parish, to the north of the A36. It is owned by Imerys and produced chalk and china clay until its closure in 2009.

Many thanks to Ron for this picture.
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