Roger Winnen
gets New Bearings
gets New Bearings
You'll all be pleased to hear that this morning Roger Winnen underwent an operation at Hayle Hospital and has now had a replacement right knee joint fitted. We all wish him well and hope that he will be 'up and running' soon.!!
Dave Tozer has just spoken to Roger who seems well pleased.
Dave Tozer has just spoken to Roger who seems well pleased.
158 747 on the
St Ives branch
Mark Lynam and Andrew Triggs
St Ives branch
Mark Lynam and Andrew Triggs
Two of our very regular contributors get to the branch to get the first photographs of 158 747 performing on the branch. Well done - both of you.
158747 at St Ives before working the1018 to St Erth 09.52 28th January 2020. Copyright Mark Lynam
158747 at St Erth 10.16 28th January 2020. Copyright Mark Lynam
158747 at St Erth 11.00 28th January 2020. Copyright Mark Lynam
Whilst Mark covered the stations Andrew was out along the branch.
158 on Sr Ives branch 13.26 28th January 2020. Copyright Andrew Triggs
158 on the St Ives branch. Passing Lelant station at 13.42 28th January 2020. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
158 0n the St Ives branch passing Lelant Golf Course. 13.53 28th January 2020. Copyright Andrew Triggs
Many thanks to both of you.
St Budeaux Ferry Road.
Alan Peters
Alan Peters
A rare chance to see freight on the Gunnislake branch with a ballast drop between St Budeaux and Bere Alston, pictured at St Budeaux Victoria Road.
Regards Alan Peters,
Regards Alan Peters,
A rare chance to see freight on the Gunnislake branch with a ballast drop between St Budeaux and Bere Alston, pictured at St Budeaux Victoria Road in the early hours of Tuesday 28th January 2020 working 6C40 is the return trip to Westbury with Colas Rail Freight 66849 'Wylam Dilly' top and tailed with 5 x auto hoppers and 66847 'Terry Baker' named after one of Colas Rail's Drivers who passed away in 2018. Copyright Alan Peters
Many thanks Alan
Llanwern
Ron Kosys
Ron Kosys
59202 seen here near LLanwern on the 17th April 1999 with the 7B52 10.47 Port Talbot to Llanwern. Very heavy Iron Ore Train. Copyright Ron Kosys
Dainton
Paul Barlow
Paul Barlow
A smashing view taken on the 28th August 1982 from the bridge just west of Dainton tunnel of 45 148 heading the 06.56 Leeds- Newquay 1V69 service. Copyright Paul Barlow.
Something to see at
Coleford Railway Museum
Roy Hart
Coleford Railway Museum
Roy Hart
Dear Keith,
I was interested to read the piece on Cogload box. Indeed, the building can be found today at the Coleford Railway Museum in the Forest of Dean. The box building has been beautifully restored, but the interior is not original: the frame comes from Shelwick Junction, near Hereford. Visitors are encouraged to play!
This museum, created by the late Mike Rees, is a gem and really worth a visit. It is situated in the town car park - the site of one of Coleford's two railway stations.
Roy Hart
I was interested to read the piece on Cogload box. Indeed, the building can be found today at the Coleford Railway Museum in the Forest of Dean. The box building has been beautifully restored, but the interior is not original: the frame comes from Shelwick Junction, near Hereford. Visitors are encouraged to play!
This museum, created by the late Mike Rees, is a gem and really worth a visit. It is situated in the town car park - the site of one of Coleford's two railway stations.
Roy Hart
Many thanks Roy.
Class 158 to St Ives
David Tozer
David Tozer
Real luxury - it is understood that a class 158 is working the St Ives branch today. For proof see above.