Mount Edgcumbe
Woodland Railway
Clive Smith
Woodland Railway
Clive Smith
It's been a while since any light railways have featured in these pages but here's a new one and it's in Cornwall too.
A day out from Plymouth by boat to the 'Forgotten Corner' of Rame and Cawsand in south east Cornwall was going to be a totally railway free day for me but not so ! A walk along the coastpath to Cremyll took me through Mount Edgcumbe Country Park to catch the ferry across to Stonehouse in Plymouth and there in front of me was a railway albeit 5" gauge and not working. I'd never heard of it but the information display indicated the project started in 2017 and there has been running in 2018-19. The link I have included states that they intend to re-open on July 4th on Sundays and Thursdays until September but with no passengers allowed while pandemic restrictions apply.
Bus 34 from Plymouth Town Centre will take you to Admiral's Hard where the ferry across the river will land you at Cremyll. If you are driving up from Cornwall turn right at Trerulefoot.
The historic Royal William Yard with an abundance of food and drink venues is next to the ferry quay and an excellent lunch or afternoon tea can be had at the Orangery Garden Cafe at Mount Edgcumbe House. Another one for Roger to put on his 'to do' list.
Regards
Clive Smith
https://merms.co.uk/
A day out from Plymouth by boat to the 'Forgotten Corner' of Rame and Cawsand in south east Cornwall was going to be a totally railway free day for me but not so ! A walk along the coastpath to Cremyll took me through Mount Edgcumbe Country Park to catch the ferry across to Stonehouse in Plymouth and there in front of me was a railway albeit 5" gauge and not working. I'd never heard of it but the information display indicated the project started in 2017 and there has been running in 2018-19. The link I have included states that they intend to re-open on July 4th on Sundays and Thursdays until September but with no passengers allowed while pandemic restrictions apply.
Bus 34 from Plymouth Town Centre will take you to Admiral's Hard where the ferry across the river will land you at Cremyll. If you are driving up from Cornwall turn right at Trerulefoot.
The historic Royal William Yard with an abundance of food and drink venues is next to the ferry quay and an excellent lunch or afternoon tea can be had at the Orangery Garden Cafe at Mount Edgcumbe House. Another one for Roger to put on his 'to do' list.
Regards
Clive Smith
https://merms.co.uk/
Woodlands Miniature Railway Publicity - Clive Smith
Cremyll Ferry\ Buildings of the Royal William yard can be seen in the background on the right. Copyright Clive Smith
Many thanks to Clive for introducing us to the Mount Edgecombe Woodland Railway. I'd never heard of it and neither had he - Clive lives only about twelve miles away. Very well worth a visit - if you click in the link provided you can see the history of this little line and even take a ride.
Exeter
Paul Barlow
Paul Barlow
31273 and 31231 arrive at Exeter St Davids on the Saturdays only 14.25 Paignton to Oxford. It's the 19th May 1979. Copyright Paul Barlow
Many thanks Paul.