19th September 2018

DR73905 Plasser & Theurer 08-4x4-4S-RT Switch & Crossing Tamper.
By Mick House.
 

DR73905 departed yesterday from Taunton (8 minutes early at 11.21) and arrived at Truro (14 minutes late at 16.16). Words & Photos By Mick House.

DR73905 in Truro yard. Copyright Mick House.

DR73905 in Truro yard. Copyright Mick House.

The Marches Cornishman
Karl Hewlet

Here are the timings for Pathfinder Railtours, 'The Marches Cornishman' to Penzance on Saturday 22nd September using two DRS class 37's.  This looks almost like a re-run of the ill fated Mazey Day tour of last year of 66523 and 37059:

Shrewesbury To Penzance
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U10861/2018/09/22/advanced
Penzance To Penzance Via Slopers Sidings
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U10862/2018/09/22/advanced
Penzance To Shrewesbury
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U10863/2018/09/22/advanced

Kind Regards,   Karl (Friends Of Penmere Station).  Many thanks Karl

Weather forecast for Saturday.  The chance of rain rises from 24% at12.00 to 70%  at15.00.  We hope the predictions are completely wrong!

Class 57 on the Clays
Craig Munday

A busy afternoon at Par. I was showing a group around the box at Par when I became aware that the passage of 6P24 was not all is should be. We expect the distant (repeater) for PR100 to click back to on after 12 or so minutes. This gives us information that the train is "up the hill" and about to be swallowed up into Treverrin Tunnel. It was clear after 20 minutes that the clay had probably stopped. 

The train eventually was declared a failure and assistance summoned from Long Rock with 57605 being scrambled up to us. Penzance crew Nigel Gilbert (Newquay class 57 fame - the very same locomotive too), and Driver Tim Comer. 

Two trains were sent to Lostwithiel around the errant clay train by implementing Single Line Working (the first time an IET has been signalled this way I suppose). 

The loco went into assist with the usual banging of detonators (I still jump after 30 years, and coupled onto the rear. The ensemble trundled back to St Blazey, and the class 57 back to its depot. 

180918b 57605 Totnes Castle giving assistance from the rear to the 6P24 clay climbing up the bank from Lostwithiel. Copyright Craig Munday.

180918c 57605 6P24 clay Driver Tim Comer and Nigel Gilbert from Long Rock (Newquay class 57 fame) Copyright Craig Munday

180918d 57605 Totnes Castle on the 6P24 clay about to depart from Par. Copyright Craig Munday

180918e 57605 on the 6P24 clay at St Blazey. Copyright Craig Munday.

Thanks very much Craig, a job well done!

Gays the Word
Peter Murnaghan

Back on the 25th August Peter Murnaghan took a look at the Newquay Branch which somehow got involved with a 'Pride' event. At the time I was having severe problems with the Broadband Connection. This was coming and going.  I did attempt to upload the following pictures, however unfortunately they were lost somewhere. Although my broadband does seem to be back it does drop out whenever there is a phone call - so it still needs more attention.  BT found a faulty printed circuit board. My apologies to Peter Murnaghan for his pictures not appearing on site- a technical hitch.

Goodies handed out at Par Station in connection with a 'Gay Pride' event. 25th August 2018. Copyright Peter Murnaghan

Totnes Castle on the 10.26 St Erth to Exeter. Copyright Peter Murnaghan

1130 Newquay - Paddington nears St Blazey 25th August 2018 Copyright Peter Murnaghan

HST passes the Demelza area. 25th August 2018 Copyright Peter Murnaghan

The 09.57 Penzance - Paddington at Par on the 25th August 2018. Copyright Peter Murnaghan

Pinhoe Station
David Tozer

Pinhoe Station along wait by David Tozer
The last train to call at Pinhoe was as follows:-
2020 Waterloo - Exeter (St David's) at 2357 on Friday 14th September.

The next scheduled departure being the
0510 Exeter (St David's) - Waterloo on Monday 24th September at 0519.
When I took this photo on Tuesday 18th September 2018 (at 1212) a guy was sat in the up platform shelter. I Guess he would have a long wait for the next train.
No trains between Crewkerne and Exeter due to flood defence work on the line.
Dave Tozer

Plymouth Miniature Railway
Clive Smith

For the Plymouth Miniature Railway Website giving further details please click here https://plymouthminiaturesteam.co.uk/

Ticket check? Plymouth Miniature Railway. 2nd September 2018. Copyright Clive Smith

Loco loading and traverser area. Plymouth Miniature Railway 2nd September 2018. Copyright Clive Smith

Plymouth Miniature Railway. 22nd September 2018 Copyright Clive Smith

Plymouth Miniature Railway. 2nd September 2018. Copyright Clive Smith

Plymouth Miniature Railway. In the wooded section. 2nd September 2018 Copyright Clive Smith

Leaving the tunnel, note intricate pointwork.. 2nd September 2018 Copyright Clive Smith

Plymouth Miniature Railway, note multigauge trackwork. 2nd September 2018 Copyright Clive Smith