17th April 2020

Long Rock Shed Demolition 1977
Roger Winnen

1 Built in 1914 we see the demolition of Long Rock Shed in 1977 Copyright Roger Winnen

2 Demolition at Long Rock showing the remains of the steam boiler house. . E Thomas & Sons Ponsanooth were the contractors building the new HST shed. Copyright Roger Winnen

3 The way in to the depot at Long Rock from the old A30 road. Copyright Roger Winnen

4 The Demolition viewed from the Eastern Green Beach. Copyright Roger Winnen

Thanks Roger - sad days.

Laira
Alan Peters

Another Cotswold Rail stock move 47813 'John Peel' is seen at Laira in the evening sunlight after dragging a complete HST set to the depot on 22/08/07, unfortunately I can not remember why the HST was being dragged although there is a nice video clip of me climbing Rattery bank on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDNMqVjhjMQ - Alan Peters  Well worth watching.

47813 'John Peel' is seen at Laira in the evening sunlight 22nd August 2007 . Copyright Alan Peters

Many thanks Alan - lovely light.

Falmouth Docks
Philip Boak

​I am currently assigned to HMS Scott, alongside in Falmouth, and I have taken an interest in the former Falmouth Docks Railway. I saw some very interesting photos on your website, but was wondering if there is any further information available, including when the railway finally fell out of use. I spotted the old oil waste collector alongside our ship, and am guessing it is a relic from the time of rail, but wonder if it is still being used in some capacity. Many thanks for your time, Phil P R Boak Lt RN

Falmouth Docks - oil waste collector 1 15th April 2020 Copyright Philip Boak

Falmouth Docks - oil waste collector 2 15th April 2020 Copyright Philip Boak

Falmouth Docks - oil waste collector 3 15th April 2020 Copyright Philip Boak

Falmouth Docks is a restricted area and as such is inaccessible to us 'land lubbers' - does anybody have any ideas about this rail mounted vehicle?  In Philips last picture it looks as if it has recently moved - by what motive power one wonders? Can anybody help please. It would seem that there is still some activity on the rail system at Falmouth Docks! Many thanks for your question and the photographs, Plil. 

Hayle
Andrew Thompson

Hayle - looks like 47 515 entering with an up service. Note the crossing warning lights. The pedestrian crossing here was protected by the miniature 'traffic lights' seen lower left was removed and a new and much safer access to the up platform provided via an existing under bridge which the locomotive is just crossing. Copyright Andrew Thompson

Boxing Day 2005
Bodmin and Wenford
Martin Scane

Bodmin Parkway or Road as we call it. Boxing Day Copyright Martin Scane.

Off we go. A lovely clear and cold day and lots of steam. 26th December 2005. Copyright Martin Scane.

The scene at Bodmin General with 4612 and 50042 adding colour to the scene. Copyright Martin Scane.