23rd August 2018

Long Rock Yesterday
Through the lens of
Andrew Triggs & Roger Salter

180822f Taken at 06.40 on 22nd August 43079 & 43138 are seen from Long Rock Level Crossing. Copyright Andrew Triggs

180822g Coach 42021 still derailed at Long Rock. Copyright Roger Salter

180822h Rerailing TS 42021, with one bogie back on track. Copyright Andrew Triggs

180822i Work on the points to the reception sidings after Coach B has been jacked onto the rails and drawn forward. Copyright Roger Salter

180822k Coach B looked as not connected to brakes. Copyright Roger Salter

180822l Viewed from the level crossing at Long Rock 43147 (43005) gains the single line section working 1C80 12.03 London Paddington Penzance. Copyright Andrew Triggs

     Apologies for the Temporary Outage
Due to a misunderstanding on my part the Domain Section of the website turned off and as a consequence the website has been down for nearly a day. I, KJ, am merely the secretary to the website and do not understand the technical details - it is through the efforts of our son Peter who spent many frustrating hours when he had many other more important things to do that we are back 'on line'. So many thanks indeed to Peter Jenkin. K.J.

Saltash Passage
Past and Present
Clive Smith

​As the six month countdown begins for the end of HSTs on the Londons I took the opportunity to record their crossing of the Royal Albert Bridge from the Devon side; a location I had not visited for 35 years to take pictures. The grey iconic bridge was brighter than the grey skies and the even greyer Tamar as the sun remained resolutely hidden behind clouds, a far cry from a few weeks back. At least the two services produced 'FGW Dynamic Lines' liveried examples to brighten the scene. I suspect the IETs would look quite striking in this livery.
How the location has changed since 1983. Trees have obviously grown but so too have the properties opposite St Budeaux Junction box with new builds and large extensions proliferating, a reflection of the property boom and stunning views. The Tamar Road bridge itself has changed since 2001 with widening and strengthening with extra lanes added. The 1983 trackside  view of the two bridges from the bridge lower car park is now difficult to obtain with a major redevelopment of the bridge offices currently taking place. Car parking is temporarily severely restricted. 
  
       Regards, Clive Smith              Many thanks indeed Clive.

(1) 43144 leads the 10.43 Penzance to Paddington on 21st August 2018. Copyright Clive Smith

(2) 43097 leads the slightly late 09.06 Paddington to Newquay just five minutes later . Could it be only sixteen days left before HSTs cease operating to Newquay ? Hopefully Cross Country continue their summer Saturday service in 2019...but don't bank on it . Copyright Clive Smith

(3) 45122 with the 13.45 Penzance to Bristol TM on 4th April 1983. Copyright Clive Smith

4) 50014 Warspite with the 09.20 Liverpool to Penzance 4th April 1983 Copyright Clive Smith

Par Signal Box
John Cornelius

The view looking east. Copyright John Cornelius