23rd April 2023

Barnstaple
Roger Winnen

From the archives Roger reminds us of days gone by at Victoria Road and the Town stations.

Barnstaple Victoria Road Station. 1st April 1975. Copyright Roger Winnen

Barnstaple Victoria Road Station. 1st April 1975. Copyright Roger Winnen . The yellow National Carriers Ltd artic adds colour to the scean and the ckuster of vans show the site still to be 'rail active'.

Barnstaple Town - 1st April 1975. Copyright Roger Winnen.

Many thanks to you Roger.
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'Please Stand Clear'

Marsh Barton Station
David Tozer

I visited Marsh Barton today.
The new footbridge which give access to both platforms. However entry to the platform is fenced off.
Whilst their I overheard the station announcement 'Please stand clear of the platform edge,this train does not stop'.
Yes 800004 with the late running 1050 Penzance to Cardiff.

Marsh Barton 6 22.4.2023 edit Copyright David Tozer

800004 Marsh Barton 22.4.2023 edit Copyright David Tozer

Many Thanks David

Spring in East Cornwall
Mark Lynam

Good evening Keith/Roger,
On Thursday I spent the day photographing trains between Lostwithiel & Liskeard in the sunshine. 
I have included one shot from each location.

. 43154 at Lostwithiel working 2U14 0740 Penzance to Cardiff Central. Copyright Mark Lynam

43004+43093 at Largin Viaduct working 2U20 1050 Penzance to Cardiff Central. The leaves starting to bring colour to the trees now. Copyright Mark Lynam

43088 + 43198 working 2C69 0900 Cardiff Central to Penzance. Copyright Mark Lynam

43192 + 43189 at Dobwalls working 2C26 1343 Plymouth to Penzance.Copyright Mark Lynam

802020 on a delayed 2P17 1350 Penzance to Plymouth and 43170 on 2C73 1100 Cardiff Central to Penzance meant they passed at Moorswater footbridge. Copyright Mark Lynam

43040 + 43153 at Restormel working 2C77 1300 Cardiff Central to Penzance.at Restormal. Copyright Mark Lynam

Many Thanks Mark