26th October 2018

Moretonhampstead  2018
Clive Smith

Driving through Moretonhampstead on 10th October  2018 I decided to have a look around the old station site.  Remarkably little has changed since when Keith and Roger visited in 1976 (see the archive for their pictures). Thompson Hauliers are still in business on the site and no buildings appear to have been added. I was fortunate enough to be shown inside the listed engine shed by a kind employee. This is used as one of Thompson's store rooms. The station building is enclosed as part of their warehouses and I was told the station platform inside is still in situ. 
           Regards,  Clive Smith     Many thanks Clive.

Moreton Hampstead 1 Goods Shed on the 10th October 2018 Copyright Clive Smith

Moreton Hampstead 2 Engine Shed on the 10th October 2018 Copyright Clive Smith

Moreton Hampstead 3 Engine Shed on the 10th October 2018 Copyright Clive Smith

Roy Hart adds - Although Moretonhamstead lost its passenger service in 1959, the engine shed has been unused since about 1950, so it is quite a survivor. Until it closed in 1962 or so, the signal box was built on to the engine shed.

Going to Looe
Mark Lynam

Coombe Junction Halt. Mark was at the Halt to record one of the four trains which call at this location on a weekday - there is no service on a Sunday. 22nd October 2018. Copyright Mark Lynam

150219 calls at Causeland - this being one of eleven up and down services which call here on request. 22nd October 2018 Copyright Mark Lynam

Very close to journey's end 150 219 seen close to the terminus at Looe. A very attractive view taken across a full tide from the Mill Pond. 22nd October 2018. Copyright Mark Lynam.

Trevemper Sidings,
Lane, Newquay
Shirley Williams

I am hoping to build a model of the Gannel down to Trerice ( Newquay - probably to Mitchell) in a period that will include the railway track to Newquay. I particularly want to include the old sidings in Lane. I live very close to there so have access to current state photos but I am struggling to find an old material - would any of your members be able to help me out please?  I know this is an unusual corner of the old network!!
      Many thanks, Shirley          Can anybody help out please?

Ivybridge, East of
Clive Smith

43185 about three quarters of a mile east of Ivybridge passing the former Western Machinery Complex. 24th October 2018. Copyright Clive Smith

Having good fortune the previous day at Bittaford with InterCity swallow liveried 43185 leading the 14.03 Paddington to Penzance in lovely evening sun,  I moved a mile further west to a field just east of Ivybridge station to try another shot in the low light with the same train . Luck was with me as the same power car rounds the corner by the former Western Machinery buildings. Any bets for Thursday ?
      Regards, Clive Smith.         Your and our lucky day - thanks.

Winnen's Western's
Bugle
Roger Winnen

D1011 Western Thunderer approaching Bugle on a local from Plymouth. 29th June 1974 Copyright Roger Winnen