The Roger Report
As you will know Roger had a fall a couple of days ago. He was taken by ambulance firstly to West Cornwall Hospital at Penzance and from there to Treliske Hospital, Truro. After assessment, he was taken to Bodmin Hospital and given a spare bed in Harbour Ward. Roger rang me at 09.15 today, and sounded cheerful, he said that he has a swelling on his shin which is being treated. He doesn't think that he will be at home for perhaps a week.
Roger says the nurses are very cheerful and kind - he is being well fed!! His ward phone number is 01208 251565, by the way they know him as JAMES WINNEN, perhaps best to keep your conversations brief as this is a common phone. I, KJ, will keep you up to date with news - not necessarily daily.
As you will know Roger had a fall a couple of days ago. He was taken by ambulance firstly to West Cornwall Hospital at Penzance and from there to Treliske Hospital, Truro. After assessment, he was taken to Bodmin Hospital and given a spare bed in Harbour Ward. Roger rang me at 09.15 today, and sounded cheerful, he said that he has a swelling on his shin which is being treated. He doesn't think that he will be at home for perhaps a week.
Roger says the nurses are very cheerful and kind - he is being well fed!! His ward phone number is 01208 251565, by the way they know him as JAMES WINNEN, perhaps best to keep your conversations brief as this is a common phone. I, KJ, will keep you up to date with news - not necessarily daily.
West of
Crewkerne
Bill Elston
Crewkerne
Bill Elston
Hi Keith,
I was out taking my permitted exercise/walk today crossing the Southern line near my home
in time to catch the 1Z28, 1256 Exeter to Salisbury comprising 159106 leading 159101,
worth a shot as both units were still in SW Trains livery. The location is about half mile west of Crewkerne
Station.
I hope Roger is recovering after his 'derailment'.
Stay safe
Bill
A fence post bows its head in reverence as 159106 leading the 12.56 Exeter to Salisbury seen here half a mile west of Crewkerne . 13th January 2021 Copyright Bill Elston
159101 brings up the rear., Half a mile west of Crewkerne. 1Z28 the 12.56 Exeter to Salisbury. 13th January 2021 Copyright Bill Elston
Many thanks to you Bill - luckily you are close at hand on your exercise.
7029 Clun Castle
Mike Roach
Mike Roach
Uffington connections 1 7029 Clun Castle pictured at Swindon on the 3rd April 1965 Copyright Mike Roach 4661
Uffington connections 2 7029 Clun Castle on the 3rd April 1965 Copyright Mike Roach 4661
Further to recent pictures of Uffington and Shrivenham here is the same Railtour, from Birmingham to Swindon later in the day. Saturday 3 April 1965.
Please give my best wishes to Roger and wish him a speedy recovery, should you speak.
Regards, Mike
Please give my best wishes to Roger and wish him a speedy recovery, should you speak.
Regards, Mike
Many thanks Mike.
Passing Pinhoe
Keith Turley
Keith Turley
Standing in for the HST. Colas Rail Freight class 67s Nos. 67023 'Stella'
and 67027 'Charlotte' pass Pinhoe on 14th January 2021,
working the 1Q23 05:41 Reading Triangle Sidings to Salisbiury via
Exeter New Yard, Netwotrk Rail test train.
Keith Turley.
and 67027 'Charlotte' pass Pinhoe on 14th January 2021,
working the 1Q23 05:41 Reading Triangle Sidings to Salisbiury via
Exeter New Yard, Netwotrk Rail test train.
Keith Turley.
67023 Stella and 67027 Charlotte Pass Pinhoe 14th January 2021 Copyright Keith Turley
Many thanks Keith - Keep Safe.
An appreciation
Michelle Bass
Michelle Bass
Good afternoon! As a Mom I'm reaching out to let the Cornwall Railway Society know your links page was a big help to my daughter Kerri and a school project she's working on. With all the uncertainty still happening with COVID-19, Kerri's school has moved all their work to virtual classrooms online. It's been quite the transition for sure, but I'm doing my best to help Kerri with her homework to ensure she doesn't fall behind! Right now I'm helping her with a transportation project for her social studies class; they're learning about the history of transportation, the pioneers who changed travel and important moments in transportation history. Your page led us to some great websites to check out and include, so Kerri and I wanted to make sure we thanked you If it's not too much trouble, I was also hoping you could add another link to your page? Kerri found this guide which I was impressed with! This is it.... A History of Trolleys, Light Rails, Street Cars and Subways https://www.partsgeek.com/mmparts/a_history_of_trolleys_light_rails_street_cars_and_subways.html I thought it would be great addition to this page... http://www.cornwallrailwaysociety.org.uk/links.html Can you add a link to it on there? I would appreciate it so much! I'd love to show Kerri - and her teacher! It's always nice getting some recognition for a job well done and I know Kerri would get a kick out of it. ...And perhaps Kerri will even get some extra credit from her teacher if I show him? Brownie points would be a nice way to start of 2021! The project is due on Friday, if you get a free moment to include it at some point by then! But if not, whenever you get a chance to add it is great! Thank you!! Warmly, Mrs. Michelle Bass
- Glad to hear we are able to help help.