Welcome to March
'In like a Lion, out like a Lamb'
(we hope!)
Truro Engineering
Alan Peters
GBRf 59003 pictured in the platform at Truro on 24th February 2024 working 6C21 Westbury - Truro with the Volker cranes for the re-signalling possession. Copyright Alan Peters
With the absence of T6 and the new replacement CL5900 not installed, fixed red CL5902 can be seen above the first wagon behind Colas Rail 70803 on 28/02/24 Copyright Alan Peters
A farewell to T7 unlit and disconnected, before departing with 6C25 (wrong road) on 29/02/24. Copyright Alan Peters
Many thanks Alan for these excellent, priviledged views.
These and more from Alan can be found in our new resignalling section - currently growing at great speed - please click here and then select Truro from the options.
These and more from Alan can be found in our new resignalling section - currently growing at great speed - please click here and then select Truro from the options.
Cornwall re-signalling day 3
Martin Duff
Evening admins,
Short report tonight,
The new points at Truro east are in and 66702 is on site with a PW train (Photos by permission of program manager). This crossover will allow a down train to terminate in the up platform if necessary, or a shunt move from the up to the down line.
Short report tonight,
The new points at Truro east are in and 66702 is on site with a PW train (Photos by permission of program manager). This crossover will allow a down train to terminate in the up platform if necessary, or a shunt move from the up to the down line.
66702 at Truro, 29.02.24 - Copyright Martin Duff.
The new crossover in place at Truro, 29.02.2024. Copyright Martin Duff.
This morning I attended St. Austell where the ground frame is in its final few days of use. A short form HST turned up while I was there. We’ve put arrangements in place to allow an up train to start from the down platform. The points were converted for power operation earlier this month though for now remain part of ground frame working.
On completion of work a main aspect signal will be provided for the move, situated in parallel with the platform starting signal on the up line (presently known as PR104).
Next week when the blockade extends, down trains will terminate at Liskeard and start back to Plymouth from the down line.
On completion of work a main aspect signal will be provided for the move, situated in parallel with the platform starting signal on the up line (presently known as PR104).
Next week when the blockade extends, down trains will terminate at Liskeard and start back to Plymouth from the down line.
A GWR short formed HST departing St. Austell over the crossover. The groundframe at the end of the platform is due to be removed soon. Copyright Martin Duff.
Signal PR104 at St. Austell. Copyright Martin Duff.
Thank you for your continued coverage of this project, Martin. All images/info added to the resignalling section for future reference.
Engineers Trains at Truro
Jonathan Harbage
Dear sirs,
Please see 66719 and 66709 on Truro viaducts on 27/02/24.
From
Jonathan Harbage
Please see 66719 and 66709 on Truro viaducts on 27/02/24.
From
Jonathan Harbage
GBRF 66709 on Truro Viaduct, 27.02.24. Copyright Jonathan Harbage.
GBRF 66719 on Truro Viaduct. Copyright Jonathan Harbage.
Many thanks Jonathan - your images have also been added to the resignalling section.
'The early bird gets the... shot?'
Craig Munday
Hi there
A bonus of an early start in the rain on cross over duties at St Austell was the spectacle of the late running 6C25. Al Peters in the chair of 66846 as it slows for the crossover back to the Up Main, The bulk of the loco can certainly be appreciated from track-level.
70803 was tagged on the rear.
Best wishes
Craig Munday
A bonus of an early start in the rain on cross over duties at St Austell was the spectacle of the late running 6C25. Al Peters in the chair of 66846 as it slows for the crossover back to the Up Main, The bulk of the loco can certainly be appreciated from track-level.
70803 was tagged on the rear.
Best wishes
Craig Munday
6C25 Truro to Westbury at St Austell 66846 / 70803 29th Feb 2024. Copyright Craig Munday.
6C25 Truro to Westbury at St Austell 66846 / 70803 29th Feb 2024. Copyright Craig Munday.
Many thanks as always Craig, two wonderful photos which I'm sure got your day off to a good start.
Par
Michael Adams
Michael Adams
Hello Roger, Very good pics. and information on the site .Everyone out and about recording the scenes. I was not intending to send any pictures this week but this one from Michael Adams is relevant and shows light engine 47250 at Par on 13 August 1981. I wonder if those signals have now gone. Thanks,best wishes , Michael Forward.
Many Thanks Michael
Farewell To Semaphores
Alby Johnson Doe
Hello,
For my first submission, I decided I would share some photos of the Cornish semaphores whose time has now unfortunately run out.
Kind Regards,
Alby Johnson Doe
For my first submission, I decided I would share some photos of the Cornish semaphores whose time has now unfortunately run out.
Kind Regards,
Alby Johnson Doe
A GWR HST set arriving at Lostwithiel lead by special 'Welshman 'powercar 43187. 15/2/24. Copyright Alby Johnson Doe.
One of GWR's IETs arriving into Lostwithiel 15/2/24. Copyright Alby Johnson Doe.
150233 Standing at signal PR5 awaiting the departure to Newquay. 15/2/24. Copyright Alby Johnson Doe.
43187 at Truro. Copyright Alby Johnson Doe.
Many thanks for taking the time to send in your excellent photos, Alby. I'm sure they will be enjoyed by our readers.
Crossing over at St. Austell
Jon Hird
43097 leads a GWR 'Castle Class' HST service (the 13:11 St. Austell - Plymouth) away from St. Austell, using the crossover to reach the up main. The groundframe, visible at the end of the 'up' platform, is due to be removing in the coming weeks and its functionality transferred to Exeter. Copyright Jon Hird.
Clear of the crossover, the driver accelerates away towards the services next stop at Par. The impressions of the sleepers from the old line to the goods yard (later truncated) can be seen to the left of the train. Copyright Jon Hird.