Trevithick Day at Camborne Saturday 27th April 2024
Roger Winnen
Roger Winnen
Richard Trevithick 13th April 1771 - 22nd April 1833 was a British Inventor & Mining Engineer, born at Tregajorran in the Parish of Illogan between Camborne & Redruth. Today Camborne celebrates Richard Trevithick's achievements with the steam engine etc.
240427a The Puffin Devil in Camborne at the start of Camborne Trevithick Day. Copyright Roger Winnen
240427b A line up of Steam Traction engines in Basset Street Camborne on Saturday morning. Copyright Roger Winnen
240427c J & J Sawle of St Agnes with his Steam road train Copyright Roger Winnen
240427d The Foden Steam Wagon Pride of the West. Copyright Roger Winnen
240427e Earl Haig a Showman engine looking spick and spam at Camborne. Copyright Roger Winnen
240427f Much interest in todays trade stalls giving a wide selection of books. Copyright Roger Winnen
240427g Looking down on Richard Trevithick Statue from the former Camborne Library. Copyright Roger Winnen
240427h The weather has gone down hill for the start of the steam engine parade. Copyright Roger Winnen
240427i The umbrells are up. Copyright Roger Winnen
240427j Paying Homage to Richard Trevithick Statue Copyright Roger Winnen
240427k Lady Gwen passes the statue at Camorrne. Copyright Roger Winnen
240427m The Jungle Seedway. Copyright Roger Winnen
240427n Bringing up the rear of the Steam Parade of 2024. Copyright Roger Winnen
240427p Crossing the railway at Camborne Station as the engines head for King Edwards Mine. Copyright Roger Winnen
240427q Crossing the railway at Camborne Station as the engines head for King Edwards Mine. Copyright Roger Winnen
240427r Crossing the railway at Camborne Station as the engines head for King Edwards Mine. Copyright Roger Winnen
240427t Crossing the railway at Camborne Station as the engines head for King Edwards Mine. Copyright Roger Winnen
240427u Don't crash into the barriers at Camborne Station. Copyright Roger Winnen
The Lea Valley Railway Club Special
30.04.1977
Roger Geach
Good Morning
Please find attached a picture taken at Wadebridge on 30 4 1977, the then Lea Valley Railway club ran this .
1977, best recalled as when the westerns went, so this tour gave us a reason to go out again.
a long time ago now, but I think I'm right in saying these were Bristol based DMU's brought down for the tour.
There is also a shot passing Respryn Bridge, very head on.
There are other pictures of this tour on your web pages. A long time ago now
Roger Geach
Please find attached a picture taken at Wadebridge on 30 4 1977, the then Lea Valley Railway club ran this .
1977, best recalled as when the westerns went, so this tour gave us a reason to go out again.
a long time ago now, but I think I'm right in saying these were Bristol based DMU's brought down for the tour.
There is also a shot passing Respryn Bridge, very head on.
There are other pictures of this tour on your web pages. A long time ago now
Roger Geach
The LVRC special after arriving at Wadebridge on 30.04.1977. Copyright Roger Geach.
The special train running back East past Respryn Bridge on 30.04.1977. Copyright Roger Geach.
Many thanks Roger, wonderful memories.
47306 running day at The Bodmin Railway
Jon Hird
Due to regular steam loco 5552 requiring a boiler wash out, Brush Type 4 no. 47306 was pressed into action on 28.04.24 to cover the 4 departures.
47306 awaits departure from Bodmin General. 28.04.24, copyright Jon Hird.
A sunny view of Bodmin Parkway from the eastern end as 47306 arrives with its 3 coaches. 28.04.24, copyright Jon Hird.
Running round at Bodmin Parkway. The concrete structure to the left of the image is the remains of a water tower. 28.04.24, copyright Jon Hird.
Having crested the summit of the hill from Bodmin Parkway, 47306 slows for the speed restriction around quarry curve. 28.04.24, copyright Jon Hird.
Ex-Felixstowe Dock Class 10 D3489 'Colonel Tomline' on hire to The Bodmin Railway from The Helston Railway parked with the engineers train at Bodmin General. 28.04.24, copyright Jon Hird.
The Railways next diesel running day is May 11th, for times and fares please visit the Bodmin Railway website - click here.
Steam Golden Jubilee Anniversary Trip for Clan Line
Guy Vincent
Two steam tours yesterday, Saturday April 27th, one with special personal significance.
Train 1. LMS 'Black Five' 44871 heading north through the Avon Valley near Monkton Combe with the Railway Touring Company's 1Z27 0701 London Paddington - Gloucester day excursion trip "The Bath and Gloucester Steam Express". Note the firebox number and shedplates both now finished in a vivid shade of sky blue! The coaching stock, supplied by West Coast Railway Co, was a recently formed set of maroon mark 2s with central door locking. Hopefully more will follow soon to enable continued operation of heritage mainline tours through this provider.
Full train formation: 44871 35508 9493 6115 6724 3395 3431 3326 1961 3352 3392 and diesel 47746 at the rear.
Train 2. SR Merchant Navy 35028 Clan Line passing non-stop through platform 3 (formerly P4 or the 'Up Weymouth') with UK Railtours / Belmond's "The Clan Line 50th Anniversary Pullman", 1Z21 0914 London Victoria - Bath Spa. This came off the Up Salisbury line at 1232pm, crossed to line 3 and headed off towards Trowbridge.
Full train formation: 35028, Car No 9502, Zena, Gwen, Ione, Minerva, Perseus, Ibis, Audrey, Cygnus, Baggage Car No 11, Car No 6313, Mercator.
On Saturday April 27th 1974, exactly 50 years ago to the day (and just about the minute too), 35028 had steamed into Westbury's then platform 3 (now P2) at the head of a ten coach special from Basingstoke. This was the first time since cJuly 1967 that steam had operated on the Southern Region. At Westbury passengers went bybus or coach to the East Somerset Railway where David Shepherd's newly created stud of steam locos was on display outside the newly built steam shed there.
During the afternoon Clan Line was serviced and turned ready for the return trip to Basingstoke. The turning move was made via Hawkeridge and Heywood Road Junctions as Westbury's turntable had been dismantled. Hundreds of spectators crowded onto the station and adjacent road bridge, also in fields and on roads close by watching the activities take place. Our Grandfather took me and my brother to Westbury and, after parking his blue Austin 1300 in Slag Lane, not far from the bridge, we watched 35028 as it chuffed up and down. My outstanding memory of this day is being held up to see over the iron bridge and being surrounded by so many people doing the same. By contrast today (27.04.2024) I was the only person on that now very rusty bridge to see Clan Line pass by and on the station there were no more than half a dozen rail enthusiasts on the platforms.
Best regards to all CRS production team
Guy V
Train 1. LMS 'Black Five' 44871 heading north through the Avon Valley near Monkton Combe with the Railway Touring Company's 1Z27 0701 London Paddington - Gloucester day excursion trip "The Bath and Gloucester Steam Express". Note the firebox number and shedplates both now finished in a vivid shade of sky blue! The coaching stock, supplied by West Coast Railway Co, was a recently formed set of maroon mark 2s with central door locking. Hopefully more will follow soon to enable continued operation of heritage mainline tours through this provider.
Full train formation: 44871 35508 9493 6115 6724 3395 3431 3326 1961 3352 3392 and diesel 47746 at the rear.
Train 2. SR Merchant Navy 35028 Clan Line passing non-stop through platform 3 (formerly P4 or the 'Up Weymouth') with UK Railtours / Belmond's "The Clan Line 50th Anniversary Pullman", 1Z21 0914 London Victoria - Bath Spa. This came off the Up Salisbury line at 1232pm, crossed to line 3 and headed off towards Trowbridge.
Full train formation: 35028, Car No 9502, Zena, Gwen, Ione, Minerva, Perseus, Ibis, Audrey, Cygnus, Baggage Car No 11, Car No 6313, Mercator.
On Saturday April 27th 1974, exactly 50 years ago to the day (and just about the minute too), 35028 had steamed into Westbury's then platform 3 (now P2) at the head of a ten coach special from Basingstoke. This was the first time since cJuly 1967 that steam had operated on the Southern Region. At Westbury passengers went bybus or coach to the East Somerset Railway where David Shepherd's newly created stud of steam locos was on display outside the newly built steam shed there.
During the afternoon Clan Line was serviced and turned ready for the return trip to Basingstoke. The turning move was made via Hawkeridge and Heywood Road Junctions as Westbury's turntable had been dismantled. Hundreds of spectators crowded onto the station and adjacent road bridge, also in fields and on roads close by watching the activities take place. Our Grandfather took me and my brother to Westbury and, after parking his blue Austin 1300 in Slag Lane, not far from the bridge, we watched 35028 as it chuffed up and down. My outstanding memory of this day is being held up to see over the iron bridge and being surrounded by so many people doing the same. By contrast today (27.04.2024) I was the only person on that now very rusty bridge to see Clan Line pass by and on the station there were no more than half a dozen rail enthusiasts on the platforms.
Best regards to all CRS production team
Guy V
LMS 44871 at Limpley Stoke with 1Z27 27.04.2024, copyright Guy Vincent.
A marvellous sight at Westbury as SR 35028 passes with 1Z21 on 27.04.2024, copyright Guy Vincent.
The rear of 35028's train comprised of luxurious Pullman carriages. 27.04.24, Copyright Guy Vincent.
The road bridge at Westbury, sadly deserted, a stark contrast to Guys memories of visiting with his grandfather 50 years ago to see a steam special pass by. Copyright Guy Vincent.
Thank you very much, Guy, both for sending us your excellent photographs and also for sharing your story.
Re: Grounded Coaches
Mike Wisker
Hi. I have been an avid follower of your website for many years now and with now living in France, it allows me to keep up with events in Cornwall.
I noticed a few photos of grounded coaches being used as houses lately and remembered seeing one near Bugle when I lived there nigh on twenty years ago. A quick scan using google maps and street view brought the below attached picture in a small hamlet called Bowling Green on the road just south of the overbridge at the end of Goonbarrow loop. I unfortunately have no other information about it.
Hope it is of use for you and keep up the good work on an excellent site.
Regards
Mike Wisker
I noticed a few photos of grounded coaches being used as houses lately and remembered seeing one near Bugle when I lived there nigh on twenty years ago. A quick scan using google maps and street view brought the below attached picture in a small hamlet called Bowling Green on the road just south of the overbridge at the end of Goonbarrow loop. I unfortunately have no other information about it.
Hope it is of use for you and keep up the good work on an excellent site.
Regards
Mike Wisker
A grounded coach in use as accomodation at Bowling Green, near Bugle. Copyright Mike Wisker.
Many thanks for remembering this one, Mike. Glad to hear you enjoy the website, too.
On researching this coach, I found an article from a local news outlet from a few years ago, with some internal views. Click here to read/view.
On researching this coach, I found an article from a local news outlet from a few years ago, with some internal views. Click here to read/view.