Fancy a walk, over the top on the
Royal Albert Bridge
Andrew Hickson
Royal Albert Bridge
Andrew Hickson
Hi Keith
A head for heights was required today when routine inspection work was being carried out on the Royal Albert Bridge.
Andrew Hickson
A head for heights was required today when routine inspection work was being carried out on the Royal Albert Bridge.
Andrew Hickson
Royal Albert Bridge. 14th March 2023. Copyright Andrew Hickson.
What a chance to get a remarkable photograph. Many many thanks Andrew.
Nerves of steel!
Crossing the Tamar
Now there were there only seven of us left!
Peter Butt
Crossing the Tamar
Now there were there only seven of us left!
Peter Butt
Peter Butt - one of the seven. 1983. Copyright Peter Butt.
Having walked over the top of the first arch the party crosses the centre pillar and commnces the second half. Copyright Peter Butt.
To find Peters fascinating article please go to our 'Home Page' and click on the tab 'Articles section' and then scroll down to the very last item - you' find it very rewarding and 'chilling' - well done Peter and many thanks indeed.
Health and safety for the
Royal Albert bridge Inspection
Andrew Hickson
Royal Albert bridge Inspection
Andrew Hickson
ear Keith
I have just read Peter Butt's article. Unbelievable!
Yesterday they had 2 men on lookout at the end of the platform at Saltash and presumably two at the Plymouth end.
There were also a further two men on standby at the river edge ready to jump into their boat should someone take a fall from the bridge!
Andrew
I have just read Peter Butt's article. Unbelievable!
Yesterday they had 2 men on lookout at the end of the platform at Saltash and presumably two at the Plymouth end.
There were also a further two men on standby at the river edge ready to jump into their boat should someone take a fall from the bridge!
Andrew
Many thanks for that update Andrew - one cannot be too careful.
Exminster and Pinhoe
David Tozer
David Tozer
66131 and 66074 with the 1103 6C99 Riverside to St Blazey. taken at Exminster at 1326. Copyright David Tozer
An interesting sign at Pinhoe. Copyright David Tozer
Many Thanks David
New Rockfall Shelter
Roger Salter
Roger Salter
A recent visit to inspect progress on the rockfall shelter at Holcombe near Dawlish
Copyright Roger Salter
Copyright Roger Salter
Copyright Roger Salter
Thanks Roger
Ten minutes at Par
Neil Phillips
Neil Phillips
Hello Roger and Keith,
Today (14th March) being an island of sunshine in a sea of dismal days I called in to Par station on my way for a walk on the beach. Capturing these three trains in ten minutes, including a pair of HSTs passing, was only possible because two were running late!
Today (14th March) being an island of sunshine in a sea of dismal days I called in to Par station on my way for a walk on the beach. Capturing these three trains in ten minutes, including a pair of HSTs passing, was only possible because two were running late!
1) 43029 + 43156 arrive at Par with 2C27 14.18 Plymouth – Penzance, departing at 15.09 14th March 2023. Copyright Neil Phillips.
2) With 2C27 already on the move, 43004 + 43194 approach Par with the 17 minutes late-running 2P17 13.50 Penzance – Plymouth 14th March 2023. Copyright Neil Phillips.
3) 43004 + 43194 depart Par at 15.12 with 2P17, both train and semaphore signals now in their final year 14th March 2023. Copyright Neil Phillips.
4) At 15.17, 66131 + 66074 double-head a long rake of empty JIA ‘Polybulk’ wagons through Par’s platform 3 en route to St Blazey Yard – this was the 52 minutes late-running 6C99 from Exeter Riverside 14th March 2023. Copyright Neil Phillips.
You chose a good time for your walk - many thanks Neil.