The end of 1962
Michael L. Roach
Michael L. Roach
THE END of 1962 – PART 5
Castles on Laira Shed
As 1962 wore on fewer and fewer steam locomotives arrived at Plymouth but there was probably a bit of a resurgence of steam arrivals in the days leading up to Christmas with extra passenger and parcels trains. I visited Laira Shed to see what was on offer at mid-day on Sunday 23 December 1962 and it was almost like the old days with a long line of locos on the coaling line waiting to be serviced and an express passenger 4-6-0 receiving attention under the crane, which was not common as it was mostly tank engines that were repaired under the crane.
MLR / 05 December 2022
Castles on Laira Shed
As 1962 wore on fewer and fewer steam locomotives arrived at Plymouth but there was probably a bit of a resurgence of steam arrivals in the days leading up to Christmas with extra passenger and parcels trains. I visited Laira Shed to see what was on offer at mid-day on Sunday 23 December 1962 and it was almost like the old days with a long line of locos on the coaling line waiting to be serviced and an express passenger 4-6-0 receiving attention under the crane, which was not common as it was mostly tank engines that were repaired under the crane.
MLR / 05 December 2022
5863 7032 Denbigh Castle of Old Oak Common Shed is seen under the crane at Laira Shed at mid-day on 23 December 1962. The low building to the right was a bicycle shed. Copyright Michael L. Roach.
5864 In this view it can be seen that 7032 is minus its bogie and one set of driving wheels. The main line is located on the top of the embankment behind the engine; and the offices are located to the left. Copyright Michael L. Roach.
5866 7011 Banbury Castle of Reading Shed is seen outside the Long Shed at Laira a few minutes later. The fact that the loco was based at Reading suggests that it was station pilot there and had replaced an ailing diesel locomotive. Copyright Nichael L. Roach.
Many thanks Michael - what an amazing record you have with invaluable photographs - we look out for Part 6 tomorrow.
Truro in 1975
Roger Winnen
Roger Winnen
750104d A Class 52 approaching Truro on 12.40 Penzance to Paddington.. Copyright Roger Winnen
750104f D1033 Western Trooper with the parcels at Penwithers. Copyright Roger Winnen
750104h Truro Station and yard from Dobbs Lane. Copyright Roger Winnen
750104i 14.00 Penzance to Birmingham at Truro Doubleheaded Peak 45016 and a 50 locomotive. Copyright Roger Winnen
750104j 14.00 Penzance to Birmingham at Truro Doubleheaded Peak 45016 and a 50 locomotive. Copyright Roger Winnen
Exeter
Paul Barlow
Paul Barlow
45137 coasts in on the 07.34 Leeds to Penzance 1V71 Cowley bridge junction. 16th April 1982. Copyright Paul Barlow
Many thanks Paul.
Penzance
Steve Widdowson
Steve Widdowson
47613 'North Star' TPO Penzance 1st July 1985 Copyright Steve Widdowson.
Many thanks Steve.