17th December 2021

Last train to
Wadebridge
Ian Cavill & Roger Winnen

Poster for last train 17th December 1978. - from the Ian Cavill archives.

A few weeks ago looking through his old books that Ian made the chance discovery of a poster advertising the last ever public trains to travel down to Wadebridge.  Many thanks for sending this in Ian.

Roger Winnen travelled on the first the two specials run by the Bodmin Lions. later in the day he was able to capture  few views of this significant event in the life of the line,

Making a Christmas Card scene the two Bristol based units B804 (leading) & B803 roll in. Note the frost or is it driven light snow on the telegraph poles. The connecting point of the Bodmin Branch with the up main line awaits its final trains. 17th December 1978.Copyright Roger Winnen.

The special stand at the down main platform at Bodin Parkway. 17th Decemeber 1978. Copyright Roger Winnen.

Bodmin General B803 now prepares to lead the way to Wadebridge. 17th December 1978 Copyright Roger Winnen

Passing Grogley Halt at good speed there are at least six spectators to witness the occasion. The car is parked more or less on the alignment of the Ruthern bridge Branch. Copyright Roger Winnen.

Lower down the Camel Valley. 17th December 1978 Copyright Roger Winnen

The special stands at Wadebridge. 17th December 1978. Copyright Roger Winnen.

A people picture - these are Left to Right. The late Gordon Dobbs Chairman, the late Alan Millburn, and Mike Nicholas. 17th December 1978 Copyright Roger Winnen.

The sun is getting low on a winters day as the rails get their last polish by a passenger train. 17th December 1978 Copyright Roger Winnen

This is the last ever passenger train to leave Wadebridge for the National Network - One wonder how many people witnessed it from the windows of the properties alongside, 17th December 1978. Copyright Roger Winnen.

Many thanks to Ian and Roger for this record.  Onecan only hope that one days trains will return to Wadebridge though never of course to the original station.

Today at Exminster and Silverton
David Tozer

Gents,
A rare excursion out these days with my camera.

Photo No 1 DR79273 & DR 79263 . These belong to Harso Track Technologies appears that they are track grinding machines. Yout track machine expert may have further information.
Photo No 2. Yes, the Royal Train passing Silverton heading where I do not know.

Enjoy Christmas Gents.

Dave

Many Thanks David. Have a Happy Christmas

Treesmill
Ron Kosys

47515 is seen at Treesmill on the 12th April 1988. Copyright Ron Kosys

Many thanks Ron
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Cullompton
Keith Turley

Colas Rail Freight class 66/8 No.66849 'Wylam Dilly' passes Cullompton on 16th December 2021, working the 6Z32 11:38 Newton Abbot Hackney Yard to Baglan Bay (Colas) hauling ten log carrier wagons from long term storage at Hackney Yard.
Wishing you and your families a very happy xmas and 2022.
Regards Keith Turley.   

66849 Wylam Dilly passes Cullompton with Hackney Yard to Baglan Bay 16th December 2021 Copyrght Keith Turley

Many thanks Keith - best regards to you and yours as well.
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Scrap train at
Swindon
Colin Pidgeon

37884 heads unit 365508 on its way to the scrapyard at Newport - seen here at Swindon. Copyright Colin Pidgeon. 16th December 2021

7884 with unit 365508 at Swindon. on route to Newort for scrapping. Copyright Colin Pidgeon. 16th December 2021

I was of a mind not to publish the following views of the 'work' of mindless idiots.

Graffiti at Swindon on 387160 Copyright Colin Pidgeon, 16th December 2021

Graffiti at Swindon on 387160 Copyright Colin Pidgeon, 16th December 2021

Many thanks to you Colin.
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Shrivenham
Andrew Jenkins

Another example of vandalism is of a class 387 EMU was 387 150 seen her at Shrivenham. The work of idiots. . Copyright Andrew Jenkins

Ashby Crosiing Shrivenham - the rear EMU was 387163 Copyright ndrew Jenkins

Many thanks Andrew.
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An appeal - banking at Exeter
​Ken Mumford

Hello Keith,
i wonder if anyone inthe CRS can give me details [and possibly photos] for what happened to banking trains between these two stations after steam was not used for banking. I'm sure I've seen a main line diesel [A Paek?} banking a train up that incline.
I'd like to use any details in my DEVON BELLE PowerPoint presentation - naturally I'd gratefully acknowledge [in the presentation] any help.
Many thanks of appreciation,
Kind regards, keep safe, keep warm both of you,
Joyeux Noel,
Ken

Can anybody help please.
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