A memorable visit by the CRS to the Plym Valley Railway
Roger Winnen
Roger Winnen
Looking at the weather forecast for Sunday showing heavy rain and blustery winds throughout the day made me wonder if anyone would turn up! However by Redruth we had a 'Gang of Four' on board the 09.47 from Penzance, from places like Four Lanes, Lanner, Helston & Penzance, notably Kevin Salisbury, Eric Dowsen, Gavin Mason and myself.
On arrival at Plymouth we caught the 12.05 Yellow Flash service from Plymouth Station to Marsh Mills and returning after a three hour stay via the City Centre to the Railway Station.
Despite the rain during most of the day we were made most welcome at the Plym Valley Railway! We wish them well.
On arrival at Plymouth we caught the 12.05 Yellow Flash service from Plymouth Station to Marsh Mills and returning after a three hour stay via the City Centre to the Railway Station.
Despite the rain during most of the day we were made most welcome at the Plym Valley Railway! We wish them well.
180826a Our arrival at Marsh Mills Station in the rain as 13002 waits for the next service. Copyright Roger Winnen
180826b Andrew Barclay 705 Built in 1937 operated in Power Stations in the Glasgow area has just arrived at Marsh Mills. Copyright Roger Winnen
180826c Marsh Mills Signal Box nameplate. The original Marsh Mills station still has rails, however it is much overgrown with trees growing up between the sleepers. Copyright Roger Winnen
180826d The new GWR Pagoda at Plymbridge Platform bringing back memories of the GW Branch Lines. Copyright Roger Winnen
180826e 13002 The third member of the class built in 1952 stands at Plym Bridge Platform. Copyright Roger Winnen
180826f 705 brings up the rear of the 14.00 to Plym Bridge Platform. Copyright Roger Winnen
180826g Seeking shelter under the trees as the 14.00 hrs departs from Marsh Mills. Copyright Roger Winnen
180826h The returning service from Plym Bridge Platform passes the remains of the frontage of Marsh Mills Signal Box. Copyright Roger Winnen
Portbury
David Field
David Field
Please attached photos taken at the site of the former Portbury Station taken on 12th November 2015. These were taken 10 months after work had been undertaken to clear the trackbed and lineside of vegetation, to enable a full topgraphical survey of the line as part of the study into reopening the branch to Portishead.
Will it ever re-open - one hopes so. Many thanks David.
Will it ever re-open - one hopes so. Many thanks David.
Portbury Station following trackside vegetation clearance seen on 21st November 2015 Copyright David Field. Presumably if the line does re-open to passenger traffic the line would be moved away from the existing platform and a new platform constructed.
The Portishead Branch viewed from Portbury Station site looking towards Portshead following trackside vegetation clearance 12th November 2015 Copyright David Field. Thankfully the track is still there though disconnected at the point where the line to Portbury Dock diverges.
You will find a visit to Google Earth to follow the metals in this area most interesting. The corner of a very large surfaced 'car park' containing literally hundreds of vehicles can be seen adjacent to the station site.
Also try the link below concerning latest developments in re-opening the line. At the start of this article there is a very interesting picture of the 'point' of severance, where the Portbury Docks line leaves the currently dormant track heading towards Portishead.
https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/local-news/portishead-bristol-railway-line-re-11675
Also try the link below concerning latest developments in re-opening the line. At the start of this article there is a very interesting picture of the 'point' of severance, where the Portbury Docks line leaves the currently dormant track heading towards Portishead.
https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/local-news/portishead-bristol-railway-line-re-11675
Par
John Cornelius
John Cornelius
153 353 waits for its next run to Newquay at Par. Copyright John Cornelius