Long Rock Crossing
Ian Morton
Ian Morton
Ian Morton has very kindly sent us a number of photographs taken by his family camera while on holiday in Cornwall. Herewith the first of the series.
Long Rock crossing 4087 Cardigan Castle passes by. This loco was built in June 1925 and withdrawn in May 1964. Copyright Ian Morton. N.B. Ian is the dark haired spectator.
A break from time on the beach - many thanks Ian.
The St Ives Branch
Roger Salter
Roger Salter
As it was the first sunny morning for a long time ,I ventured to the St.Ives Branch, finding along the Lelant Golf Course the foot crossing has been chained & padlocked, to get a shot from the other side it is a long r/about detour back over the bridge. Not sure that I ever heard about this?
The new Causeway Rd. railway bridge is having the final scaffolding taken down in preparation for road re-opening on 2/3/20
The new Causeway Rd. railway bridge is having the final scaffolding taken down in preparation for road re-opening on 2/3/20
200226a 150232 Working the St Ives Branch. Copyright Roger Salter
200226b The newly locked gate at the foot crossing on the Lelant Golf Course. Copyright Roger Salter
200226c Signs still evident, no mention of prohibited crossing, although firmly chained and locked. Copyright Roger Salter
200226d The last rements of scaffolding coming down from the new bridge. Copyright Roger Salter
200226e Scaffolding attached to the drilled granite being carefully removed. Copyright Roger Salter
200226f Showing the new foundations on the original granite supports. Copyright Roger Salter
Thanks Roger
Exeter
Paul Barlow
Paul Barlow
45033 on 1000 Bradford to Paignton 22 May 1982 . Copyright Paul Barlow.
Many thanks Paul
Longrock departure
Andrew Triggs
Andrew Triggs
Evening Roger/Keith
Today Longrock T&RSMD bid farewell to 08410 finally, having previously been sold by tender by GWR, I spoke to a member of Staff while taking the shots enclosed who confirmed it was heading for Middlesborough for a new working life. Haulage being provided by GCS Johnson Ltd
All the Best
Andrew Triggs
Today Longrock T&RSMD bid farewell to 08410 finally, having previously been sold by tender by GWR, I spoke to a member of Staff while taking the shots enclosed who confirmed it was heading for Middlesborough for a new working life. Haulage being provided by GCS Johnson Ltd
All the Best
Andrew Triggs
08410 departs Longrock. 25th February 2020. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
08410 departs Longrock. 25th February 2020. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
Many thanks Andrew