25th July 2018

975025 Inspection Saloon -"CAROLINE" and
37 558 Avro Vulcan XH558 alias
37 424.
By Mick House Andrew Triggs and Roger Winnen

Departing Exeter this morning at 08.05 (running 6 late) inspection saloon Caroline (975025) with 37 558 (Avro Vulcan XH558) leading, past Apex bridge (10.30)  Hayle Viaduct and Penzance. On its return, it departed right time 11.24 seen passing Marazion, North Crofty Jun and Wheal Busy Crossing 11.46 en route to Exeter.

Caroline 975025 with 37 558 Avro Vulcan XH558 pass HST 43093 Old Oak Common at Apex Bridge. Copyright Mick House.

Caroline 975025 with 37 558 Avro Vulcan XH558 about pass under Apex Bridge. Copyright Mick House.

180725aa 37424 Heads the 07.59 Exeter St David's to Exeter St David's over Hayle Viaduct. Copyright Roger Winnen

180725b In glorious sunshine as she crosses the viaduct. Copyright Roger Winnen

180725f 37558 Arrives at Penzance Station. Copyright Andrew Triggs

180725g 37558 Under the Station Roof at Penzance. Copyright Andrew Triggs

180725h With Caroline in control the return working is seen at Marazion. Copyright Andrew Triggs

180725c The engine is propelling 'Caroline on the return working as she passes the former North Crofty Junction. Copyright Roger Winnen

180725d 37424 at what was North Crofty Junction which closed in 1948. Copyright Roger Winnen

Caroline 975025 with 37 558 Avro Vulcan XH558 about to pass Wheal Busy crossing. Copyright Mick House.

Caroline 975025 with 37 558 Avro Vulcan XH558 just past Wheal Busy Crossing. Copyright Mick House.

 Passing Stoke Canon 37424 hauls the former General Managers Coach 'Caroline'
David Tozer

180724f 37424 (37558) passes Stoke Canon with the Southern Green Saloon 'Caroline' Copyright David Tozer

Class 45 Peaks around
Aller Junction
Michael Forward

840728a 45076 approaches Aller Junction on the 10.20 Birmingham to Paignton 28th July 1984. Copyright Michael Forward

840728b 45006 'The Honourable Artillary Company' working the 10.35 Penzance to Leeds service. Copyright Michael Forward

HST Power Cars cross Hayle Viaduct working the 11.00 Landore TMD to Long Rock T & R.S.M.D.
Roger Winnen

180724a 11.00 Landore TMD to Penzance T & R.SM.D. Copyright Roger Winnen

180724b 43020 & 43182 Crossing Hayle Viaduct at 17.43 - Copyright Roger Winnen

Andrew Triggs captures the scene at
Marazion and Long Rock

180724c Nearing the end of its journey 43182 leads the pair crossing Marazion Marsh. Copyright Andrew Triggs

180724d 43182 Leading seen at the reception road at Long Rock Depot. Copyright Andrew Triggs

Totnes New Footbridge
Clive Smith

Good Morning Keith

The new bridge at Totnes is up. The final section was put in place by crane early on Sunday morning. It is hoped to be in operation in a few weeks. The lift columns will be cladded with bricks but the builders I spoke to said there were no plans for the central span to be painted. Personally I think a shade of green would help it blend in with the surroundings.

       Regards,  Clive Smith        Many thanks indeed Clive.

(1) The lift columns are in place as seen on Thursday 19th July 2018. Copyright Clive Smith

(2) 43029 leads the 09.06 Paddington to Newquay under the new footbridge span on Monday 23rd July 2018. Copyright Clive Smith

(3) 50050 Fearless heads the 09.27 Paddington to Penzance relief train on 9th April 1982. The blue footbridge is the precursor to the incumbent structure. I believe it was accidentally struck by a crane during a p.way possession and had to be replaced due to the damage. My memory is hazy on dates. Late 80s perhaps ? Note the Unigate Creamery with deliveries ongoing and the remnants of the former up sidings. The down sidings were still in use . A wonderful trolley can be seen on the down platform . Copyright Clive Smith

(4) 50040 Leviathan heads the 11.27 Paddington to Penzance relief train on 9th April 1982. Oh for the days of 11-coach relief trains. Concrete lamp posts dot the station and a café I have no recollection of. Copyright Clive Smith

Changes at St Keyne
John Cornelius

The station nameboard in Wales and West Days. Copyright John Cornelius

Rather a primitive shed but at least it provided protection from the elements. Copyright John Cornelius

By 2012 these attractive shelters became the norm at wayside halts. Copyright John Cornelius

The stop is now called St Keyne Wishing Well Halt. Copyright John Cornelius