The Clay to Fowey today runs with its maximan load of sixteen JIA wagons
Point problems at Lostwithiel causes delays
Tony Shore Roger Winnen
Point problems at Lostwithiel causes delays
Tony Shore Roger Winnen
230822e 66199 arrives at Lostwithiel with the 13.03 Goonbarrow to Fowey Docks with a maximan loading of 16 JIA wagons. Copywright Roger Winnen
230822f This is the first time that a load of sixteen of these wagons have run on the branch. Copyright Roger Winnen
230822g With point problems at Loswithiel the train was unable to run around, after a few minutes the train pushed back into the down main stopping at Loswithiel Signal Box to pull forward to access the down loop for the engine to run around. Copyright Roger Winnen
Crossing the crossing at Lostwithiel with JIA wagons sixteen of these replaces a 38 wagon trains of CDAs Copyright Tony Shore
The high level photograph of the Clay arriving at Golant. Copyright Tony Shore
Looking down on the clay. Copyright Tony Shore
230822j A dash to Golant was made just intime to witness the train arriving with a load of 16 JIA wagons. Copyright Roger Winnen
230822k The Clay at the pretty village of Golant. Copyright Roger Winnen
230822l After 66199 arrivalr at Golant. to wet our whistle we adjourn to the Fishermans Arms. Copyright Roger Winnen
The Weedkiller returns home to South Wales
David Tozer Roger Winnen
David Tozer Roger Winnen
230822a 66701 hauls the weedkiler from St Blazey to Margam today. I believe it was a wasted journey coming down as no spraying was done. Copyright Roger Winnen
230822b 66701 awaits departure from Par just after 11.00hrs this morning. Copyright Roger Winnen
230822c Tailing the train was 66304. Copyright Roger Winnen
230822d Going around the bend as a signal was pulled off for a Penzance train. Copyright Roger Winnen
The Weedkiller at Silverton David Tozer
66701,66304 Silverton 22.8.2023 Copyright David Tozer
66304 22.8.2023 Copyright David Tozer
Many Thanks David
Calstock & Chilsworth
Howard Sprenger
Howard Sprenger
Herewith a selection from Calstock and Chilsworthy taken on various dates in the 1970s and early '80s. That completes my collection from the Callington branch - I'll see what else I might be able to come up with next! I particularly enjoyed the Isle of Wight and Chard photos on the site recently.
Best regards, Howard.
Best regards, Howard.
Calstock station 18th August 1977. Copyright Howard Sprenger.
Calstock viaduct. 18th August 1977 Copyright Howard Sprenger.
Calstock Viaduct 18th August 1977. Copyright Howard Sprenger
Calstock Viaduct July 1984. Copyright Howard Sprenger
Chilsworthy June 1972 (1) Copyright Howard Sprenger.
Chilsworthy June 1972 (2) Copyright Howard Sprenger.
50041 Bulwark
at Plymouth
Michael Adams
at Plymouth
Michael Adams
Roger, here is a nice nostalgic shot by Michael Adams of 50041 ‘Bulwark’ at Plymouth on18 June 1981 with the Penzance to Glasgow service.. Thanks, Michael Copyright Michael Adams
Many Thanks Michael
Cowes Isle of Wight
Michael Forward
Michael Forward
Hello Roger,I hope you are well and I see you have been out and about. Nice pictures on the Island which prompted me to dig out this one I took at Cowes station on my only visit in steam days on14 August 1962. It shows O2 number 31 ‘Chale Copyright Michael Forward
Many Thanks Michael
Powderham
David Ive
David Ive
Good Morning Keith,
I hope you are well.
On Saturday DB Cargo operated a 6Z73 1432 Exeter Riverside to Par service. This brought down the empty clay wagons from Cliffe Vale, Stoke, but the consist also included 5 JGA type hopper wagons and 2 additional JIA type clay tankers (all immediately behind the loco), which had been in store at Long Marston. These 7 wagons are to augment the wagon fleet for Clay operations, following withdrawal of the CDAs. The train terminated in Lostwithiel Down Goods Loop and recessed there over the weekend, continuing to St Blazey early this morning. Attached is my image of 6Z73, with 66190 in charge, taken at Powderham Footbridge. I hope that it is of interest.
Kind regards, David Ive.
I hope you are well.
On Saturday DB Cargo operated a 6Z73 1432 Exeter Riverside to Par service. This brought down the empty clay wagons from Cliffe Vale, Stoke, but the consist also included 5 JGA type hopper wagons and 2 additional JIA type clay tankers (all immediately behind the loco), which had been in store at Long Marston. These 7 wagons are to augment the wagon fleet for Clay operations, following withdrawal of the CDAs. The train terminated in Lostwithiel Down Goods Loop and recessed there over the weekend, continuing to St Blazey early this morning. Attached is my image of 6Z73, with 66190 in charge, taken at Powderham Footbridge. I hope that it is of interest.
Kind regards, David Ive.
66190 at Powderham footbridge, CDA 19th August 2023 Copyright David Ive.
Many thanks David - the bright red loco makes for a fine picture and thanks for the detail too.
A very fine collection of signalbox signs nameboards local, to us
Signalbox Nameboards
Peter Murnaghan
Signalbox Nameboards
Peter Murnaghan
Keith and Roger,
I hope you're both keeping well. I particularly enjoyed the cab ride in the Western.
My good friend, Brian Oldham, has sent me this link, which you might like to share on the website. It's in the Daily Mail, so is in the public domain. The chap has an enviable selection of local signs on his shed. Shame he's up in the west Midlands, rather than local.
All the best, Peter Murnaghan.
I hope you're both keeping well. I particularly enjoyed the cab ride in the Western.
My good friend, Brian Oldham, has sent me this link, which you might like to share on the website. It's in the Daily Mail, so is in the public domain. The chap has an enviable selection of local signs on his shed. Shame he's up in the west Midlands, rather than local.
All the best, Peter Murnaghan.
Wherever the signs are preserved it's a good job they are being cared for.
I understand the gentleman is 83 - younger than KJ - he has accumulated a wonderful collection. Many thanks to Peter for sending in the picture.
A short interval at
St Columb Road
Andrew and Diane Jones
St Columb Road
Andrew and Diane Jones
Dear Keith and Valerie,
Unusually I was passing St Columb Road station today in time to witness the 11.18 1A86 Newquay to Paddington express.
Formed of 9 coaches operating as 800304.
Its been some while since I last used this station which unusually has a substantial car park and is free of charge, so when Cornwall returns to normality I think I may return for a trip down to Par.
From the Newquay end of the station you can just spy out the minor road level crossing which various local sources call ‘Cuckoo crossing’ or ‘Halloon’ which I remember as a child watching the gate keeper controlling the traffic from the adjacent tiny cottage.
As I write this article I note that 800304 is now approaching Tiverton Parkway and is running 10 minutes late, but in context I think Brunel would have been pleased with an expected arrival time in Paddington at around 16.30 some 5 hours from Newquay!
There was a gentleman patiently waiting to board the train at St Columb and was dumb founded when it didn’t stop, which given the short period it would have required having slowed for the level crossing seems a little unreasonable in my opinion and another customer lost to National Express which he muttered, head down passing me at a pace.
Very best wishes Andrew and Diane
Unusually I was passing St Columb Road station today in time to witness the 11.18 1A86 Newquay to Paddington express.
Formed of 9 coaches operating as 800304.
Its been some while since I last used this station which unusually has a substantial car park and is free of charge, so when Cornwall returns to normality I think I may return for a trip down to Par.
From the Newquay end of the station you can just spy out the minor road level crossing which various local sources call ‘Cuckoo crossing’ or ‘Halloon’ which I remember as a child watching the gate keeper controlling the traffic from the adjacent tiny cottage.
As I write this article I note that 800304 is now approaching Tiverton Parkway and is running 10 minutes late, but in context I think Brunel would have been pleased with an expected arrival time in Paddington at around 16.30 some 5 hours from Newquay!
There was a gentleman patiently waiting to board the train at St Columb and was dumb founded when it didn’t stop, which given the short period it would have required having slowed for the level crossing seems a little unreasonable in my opinion and another customer lost to National Express which he muttered, head down passing me at a pace.
Very best wishes Andrew and Diane
St Columb Road 800304 heading to the Metropolis, The help point is the human contact. 21st August 2023. Copyright Andrew and Diane Jones.
St Columb Road is but a shadow of its fomer self. Copyright Andrew and Diane Jones.
St Columb Road looking towards Par. 21st August 2023. Copyright Andrew and Diane Jones.
St Columb Road the lonely level crossing. 21st August 2023 Copyright Andrew and Diane Jones.
A very pleasant time to be at St Columb Road - many thanks to Andrew & Diane though not if you want to catch a train!!
Polbathick
Chris Harvey
Chris Harvey
Please find attached a shot from the summer of eight years ago. On 15th August 2015, 57 602 is captured from the Polbathic Road overbridge, between Trerulefoot and St Germans, in charge of the 1125 Par - Plymouth.
No doubt some CRS members were onboard!
Best Regards,
Chris Harvey
Bodmin
No doubt some CRS members were onboard!
Best Regards,
Chris Harvey
Bodmin
57602 'Restormel Castle' seen at Polbathic. 15th August 2015 Copyright ChrisHarvey
Many thanks Chris - a good vantage point.