Signalbox 'Gems' from the past
Chacewater '65
Julian Howard
Chacewater '65
Julian Howard
Hello there.
Its a long time since I sent photos but when viewing chacewater I noticed you did not have any of the interrior.
These photos were taken by the late Frank Sperrit who I knew very well. His Widow 'Pat' said I could post any of his material that he copied me years ago if it was for the benefit of other enthusiasts and historians.
Hopefully you will post them. Oh that's me pictured in the last photo after the box closed !
Kind Regards.
Julian Hanwell
Its a long time since I sent photos but when viewing chacewater I noticed you did not have any of the interrior.
These photos were taken by the late Frank Sperrit who I knew very well. His Widow 'Pat' said I could post any of his material that he copied me years ago if it was for the benefit of other enthusiasts and historians.
Hopefully you will post them. Oh that's me pictured in the last photo after the box closed !
Kind Regards.
Julian Hanwell
Chacewater Block Shelf 1968. Copyright the late Frank Sperrit
Chacewater Block Shelf 1968. Copyright the late Frank Sperrit
Chacewater Block Shelf 1968. Copyright the late Frank Sperrit
Chacewater Block Shelf 1968. Copyright the late Frank Sperrit
Julian Hanwell poses for posterity at Chacewater signal box. Copyright the late Frank Sperritt.
Very many thanks to Julian Hanwell and of course Pat Sperrit.
No doubt these views will also be appreciated by Roy Hart who 'frequented these boxes in his youth.
No doubt these views will also be appreciated by Roy Hart who 'frequented these boxes in his youth.
Stop press - from Roy Hart.
Dear Keith,
Yes, I am delighted to see these pictures from my old friend Frank. Can't be 1968, though. The diagram shows the up side branch connections in place, so 1965 at the very latest.
Best to all, Roy
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Dear Keith,
Yes, I am delighted to see these pictures from my old friend Frank. Can't be 1968, though. The diagram shows the up side branch connections in place, so 1965 at the very latest.
Best to all, Roy
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Please see further note from Julian above (22nd July 2023)
A few minutes to spare?
Something to watch.
Martin Scane
Something to watch.
Martin Scane
Hi Keith.
I’m currently largely confined to home recovering from a total hip replacement operation on Saturday which has somewhat restricted my movements for a bit.
Anyway, trolling through the internet, as one does, I came across this cracking bit of cine footage of mostly hydraulics in the West Country in the 60s. Much of it is in West Cornwall (especially the first half) and there is a bonus of some steam as well.
You may have seen it before but thought it was worth flagging up:
Cheers
Martin
I’m currently largely confined to home recovering from a total hip replacement operation on Saturday which has somewhat restricted my movements for a bit.
Anyway, trolling through the internet, as one does, I came across this cracking bit of cine footage of mostly hydraulics in the West Country in the 60s. Much of it is in West Cornwall (especially the first half) and there is a bonus of some steam as well.
You may have seen it before but thought it was worth flagging up:
Cheers
Martin
Hi Keith,
I’m currently largely confined to home recovering from a total hip replacement operation on Saturday which has somewhat restricted my movements for a bit.
Anyway, trolling through the internet, as one does, I came across this cracking bit of cine footage of mostly hydraulics in the West Country in the 60s. Much of it is in West Cornwall (especially the first half) and there is a bonus of some steam as well.
You may have seen it before but thought it was worth flagging up:
Cheers
Martin
Sent from my iPad
I’m currently largely confined to home recovering from a total hip replacement operation on Saturday which has somewhat restricted my movements for a bit.
Anyway, trolling through the internet, as one does, I came across this cracking bit of cine footage of mostly hydraulics in the West Country in the 60s. Much of it is in West Cornwall (especially the first half) and there is a bonus of some steam as well.
You may have seen it before but thought it was worth flagging up:
Cheers
Martin
Sent from my iPad
Many thanks Martin - I hope the link works for all - I found it
FASCINATING - a couple of glimpses of Redruth showing the bay section at the Penzance end of the up platform and one more of the car park in its place. Also views of Alma Place with traffic going in the 'wrong direction'!!
FASCINATING - a couple of glimpses of Redruth showing the bay section at the Penzance end of the up platform and one more of the car park in its place. Also views of Alma Place with traffic going in the 'wrong direction'!!
Also hope your hip improves rapidly - perhaps you'll be able to play your beloved football soon.