Didcot and Oxford May 1986
Michael Forward
Michael Forward
Hello Roger, Nice pictures from Bodmin and Plym valley,you are getting around very determinedly. I send a picture of 47450 on a bright 27 May 1986 about to stop at Didcot with the 14.17 Paddington to Oxford. What changes now, overhead wires of course, platform extended and houses and supermarket on the fields in left background. Copyright Michael Forward
Moving on to Oxford on the same day we see 37240 on a train of domestic coal from Didcot yard to Washwood Heath.The loco. is still with us as part of the Colas fleet and is resplendent in Transrail livery,although it has eluded my camera so far! Thanks, good luck for your operation and best wishes for a good recovery, Copyright Michael Forward
Many Thanks Michael
The John Farrow Memorial
Yeovil
Yeovil
A Steam ran to Yeovil Jct yesterday - 18th August 2021.
The John Farrow Memorial charter ran from London Victoria to Sherborne and thence ecs to Yeovil Jct for servicing.
This was headed by 35028 CLAN LINE, and it and support coach looked immaculate, as befits a loco used on the British Pullman trains.
The photos show the train arriving, the support coach and loco reversing to coaling area.
Best regards, Bill Elston.
The John Farrow Memorial charter ran from London Victoria to Sherborne and thence ecs to Yeovil Jct for servicing.
This was headed by 35028 CLAN LINE, and it and support coach looked immaculate, as befits a loco used on the British Pullman trains.
The photos show the train arriving, the support coach and loco reversing to coaling area.
Best regards, Bill Elston.
35028 Clan Line arrives at Yeovil Junction with the John Farrow special. 18th August 2021 Copyright Bill Elston.
35028 runs into the Yeovil Railway Centre, 18th August 2021 Copyright Bill Elston
35028, 18th August 2021 Copyright Bill Elston
The Support Coach 17926. 18th August 2021 Copyright Bill Elston
35028 Clan Line off the turntable at Yeovil Railway Centre and ready for the return run., 18th August 2021 Copyright Bill Elston
The boss and founder of UK Railtours, John Farrow, succumbed to coronavirus on April 19th 2020 in the Royal Free Hospital in London.
Many thanks Bill for your photos of the John Farrow Memorial train.
Hayle Railway in 1836
Moule's Map
Michael L. Roach
Moule's Map
Michael L. Roach
MOULE'S COUNTY MAP of CORNWALL
Thomas Moule (1784 – 1851) did various things in his life but is probably best known for his series of “County Maps” published from 1830 onwards. The maps are decorative and useful for recording the roads and railways then existing; e.g there is no direct road from Hayle to Penzance on the Cornwall Map. The AA's 2022 Road Atlas is already on sale and it was no different in the 1830s. Moule's County Map of Cornwall was dated 1837 but was in fact published in 1836. The Map shows just one railway that from Hayle to Redruth which was still under construction at the time the map was published. The first length of the Hayle Railway was opened to goods traffic on 29 December 1837 but did not carry passengers until 22 May 1843. The map should also have shown the Bodmin & Wadebridge Railway which had opened in 1834.
5092 Scan of Moule's Map of Cornwall 1837
MLR / 14 August 2021
Thomas Moule (1784 – 1851) did various things in his life but is probably best known for his series of “County Maps” published from 1830 onwards. The maps are decorative and useful for recording the roads and railways then existing; e.g there is no direct road from Hayle to Penzance on the Cornwall Map. The AA's 2022 Road Atlas is already on sale and it was no different in the 1830s. Moule's County Map of Cornwall was dated 1837 but was in fact published in 1836. The Map shows just one railway that from Hayle to Redruth which was still under construction at the time the map was published. The first length of the Hayle Railway was opened to goods traffic on 29 December 1837 but did not carry passengers until 22 May 1843. The map should also have shown the Bodmin & Wadebridge Railway which had opened in 1834.
5092 Scan of Moule's Map of Cornwall 1837
MLR / 14 August 2021
Moule's Map of Cornwall 1837.
The Hayle Railway - an enlargement from Moule's map of 1837
Many thanks Michael
Additional note from Roy Hart.
On 19/08/2021 07:38, Roy Hart wrote:
Dear Keith,
I did a study of Moule's maps at university. They come in many forms, published over several years. The Hayle railway looks slightly odd on the version Mike shows us. This is because it was added later, probably about 1842 , for a book edition of all the maps.
Moules come in many forms, with different colouring and seemingly random additions and deletions. I have one which places Launceston in Devon!
Roy Thanks for the info Roy.
On 19/08/2021 07:38, Roy Hart wrote:
Dear Keith,
I did a study of Moule's maps at university. They come in many forms, published over several years. The Hayle railway looks slightly odd on the version Mike shows us. This is because it was added later, probably about 1842 , for a book edition of all the maps.
Moules come in many forms, with different colouring and seemingly random additions and deletions. I have one which places Launceston in Devon!
Roy Thanks for the info Roy.
Ken at Didcot
Ken Mumford
Ken Mumford
Ken made a visit to Didcot and sends us ten of the umpteen pictures he took - his list is as follows:-
Friends,
A series of photos from yesterday
Kind regards and keep safe, Ken
[1] DL26 + maker's plate - not BR owned. Built 1957 To Didcot 1978
[2] Wagon turntable
[3] Steam railmotor and trailer
[4] 3822 - ex-GWR 2-8-0 freight ;loco
[5] Bridge plate
[6] Gas turbine 18000 - poor condition
[7] Traverser
[8] An original HST!!
[9] St. Blazey guard's van
[10] Travelling Post Office carriage in GWR colours - net for catching mail and hooks for putting out mailbag to be collected by TPO lineside apparatus.
A series of photos from yesterday
Kind regards and keep safe, Ken
[1] DL26 + maker's plate - not BR owned. Built 1957 To Didcot 1978
[2] Wagon turntable
[3] Steam railmotor and trailer
[4] 3822 - ex-GWR 2-8-0 freight ;loco
[5] Bridge plate
[6] Gas turbine 18000 - poor condition
[7] Traverser
[8] An original HST!!
[9] St. Blazey guard's van
[10] Travelling Post Office carriage in GWR colours - net for catching mail and hooks for putting out mailbag to be collected by TPO lineside apparatus.
Picture (1) 18th August 2021 Copyright Ken Mumford
Picture (2) 18th August 2021 Copyright Ken Mumford
Picture (3) 18th August 2021 Copyright Ken Mumford
Picture (4) 18th August 2021 Copyright Ken Mumford
Picture (5) 18th August 2021 Copyright Ken Mumford
Picture (6) 18th August 2021 Copyright Ken Mumford
Picture (7) 18th August 2021 Copyright Ken Mumford
Picture (8) 18th August 2021 Copyright Ken Mumford
Picture (9) 18th August 2021 Copyright Ken Mumford
Picture (10) 18th August 2021 Copyright Ken Mumford
Many thanks indeed Ken.