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29th July 2019

29/7/2019

 
Yesterdays Express to
Kingswear
Clive Smith

Another fine selection of pictures from Clive - many thanks.
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(1) The A4 returns along the River Dart from Churston after turning. This long shot was taken from dockside at Royal Naval College Britannia in Dartmouth. 28th July 2019. Copyright Clive Smith.
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(2) 60009 at the front of the Torbay Express at Kingswear. 28th July 2019. Copyright Clive Smith.
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(3) 47802 now runs in to attach itself to the front of the A4 much to the chagrin of photographers. 28th July 2019. Copyright Clive Smith.
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(4) The 47 is now coupled to the A4 in the glorious setting of Kingswear. 28th July 2019. Copyright Clive Smith.
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(5) The A4 was not the only steam activity on the Dart. Britain's last coal burning paddle steamer built in 1924 'Kingswear Castle' was also active on estuary and coast cruises. This was a snatched photo through my open car window as I sat on the lower ferry daydreaming . 28th July 2019. Copyright Clive Smith.
Newham News
Julian Stephens

You may be interested to learn that what I understand to be the building in the centre of your 1973 picture stills exists and continues to be put to commercial use.
 
Following the closure of the Newham branch and the subsequent clearance of the site, the shed was dismantled and moved to a reclamation yard near Chiverton Cross.
 
In 1981 the shed was purchased by the owner of Treweath Engineering in Redruth. It was transported to a site on the Cardrew Industrial Estate, opposite the Pall factory,  where it was reassembled and remains in use to this day.
 
Best wishes
 
Julian Stephens
  
Many thanks for 'shedding light' on the movements of this building.

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On the Newham branch very close to the terminus soon after lifting. The shed, the subject for discussion lies in the distance. Also in the distance Truro Cathedral can be seen. The two spectators who seem to have little interest in the shed are Kevin Jenkin who is examining the road passing under the bridge and Cherrie the dog who just seems to be surveying the scene. 30th June 1973. Copyright Keith Jenkin.
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The shed in its current location on the Cardrew Industrial Estate, Redruth. 16th May 2019. Copyright Julian Stephens
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16th May 2019. Copyright Julian Stephens

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