Weekly Signalling Changes
Chris Bellett
Chris Bellett
More changes in our area taken from the NR Weekly Operating Notices:
BETWEEN LAPFORD AND EGGESFORD FROM 0525 HOURS ON WEDNESDAY 24/03/2021
Please note that from the above time and date, Chenson No 2 User Worked Crossing at 191m 62ch has been upgraded to an Overlay Miniature Stop Light Crossing (OMSL). The associated whistle boards has also been recovered. At the same time, works will be carried out to the crossing gates and the crossing surface. Chenson is approximately two miles from Lapford in the Barnstaple direction.
LOSTWITHIEL FROM 0500 HOURS ON MONDAY 29/03/2021
Please note that from the above time and date, the following infrastructure has been recovered the sidings known as and Cattle Pens Sidings and Nestle Sidings and associated handpoints (on the Upside, Bodmin Parkway side of the crossing) 43A and B points, LL42 ground disc signal.
BETWEEN LAPFORD AND EGGESFORD FROM 0525 HOURS ON WEDNESDAY 24/03/2021
Please note that from the above time and date, Chenson No 2 User Worked Crossing at 191m 62ch has been upgraded to an Overlay Miniature Stop Light Crossing (OMSL). The associated whistle boards has also been recovered. At the same time, works will be carried out to the crossing gates and the crossing surface. Chenson is approximately two miles from Lapford in the Barnstaple direction.
LOSTWITHIEL FROM 0500 HOURS ON MONDAY 29/03/2021
Please note that from the above time and date, the following infrastructure has been recovered the sidings known as and Cattle Pens Sidings and Nestle Sidings and associated handpoints (on the Upside, Bodmin Parkway side of the crossing) 43A and B points, LL42 ground disc signal.
recovery of 42 Disc signal at Lostwithiel means that the last remaining YELLOW disc in Cornwall is being abolished. Copyrigh Chris Bellett. Another bit of railway history comes to an end!
Here is that signal again this time captured by Julian Stephen. 60006 Scunthorpe Ironmaster with Redland Aggregates self discharge train which had been in use in the Largin area. 31st January 1998 Copyright Julian Stephens
ST AUSTELL UP SIDING (Work Completed 07/03/2021)
The St Austell Up Siding and its connection to the Up Main located at 286m 17ch has been abolished. Signal SA1 will now apply to the Up Main in the down direction and is right hand mounted. A 5 car rear clear marker has been provided 164 yards (150 metres) on approach to SA1 facing in the Up Direction and a 10 car rear clear marker is provided 306 yards (280 metres) on approach to SA1 facing in the Up Direction.
Regards,
Chris Bellett
Retired S&T Engineer
The St Austell Up Siding and its connection to the Up Main located at 286m 17ch has been abolished. Signal SA1 will now apply to the Up Main in the down direction and is right hand mounted. A 5 car rear clear marker has been provided 164 yards (150 metres) on approach to SA1 facing in the Up Direction and a 10 car rear clear marker is provided 306 yards (280 metres) on approach to SA1 facing in the Up Direction.
Regards,
Chris Bellett
Retired S&T Engineer
Many thanks Chris
Paignton
Roger Winen
Roger Winen
A Class 118 DMU departs Paignton Station. In the background is the Regent Cinema now demolished. 27th March 1978. Copyright Roger Winnen
Many thanks Roger
Penzance
The late John Cornelius
The late John Cornelius
A classical black and white image of Penzance as we remember the late John Cornelius. Copyright.
Many thanks to John.