29th September 2022

0Z79 11.28 Penzance T.R.S.M.D. to Par and return
Andrew Triggs Roger Salter & Roger Winnen

Roger Salter captures the duo as it departs Long Rock depot. with 57602 Restormal Castle leading. Copyright Roger Salter

57605 Totnes Castle brings up the rear passing over the closed Mexico Crossing. Copyright Roger Salter

A shot from earlier of 57602 'Restormel Castle' hauling 57605 'Totnes Castle' as insurance on it's Test run following overhaul at Longrock T&RSMD to Par and back, passing Marazion at 11.30 in a brief spell of sunshine. It ran as 0Z79 11.28 Longrock T&RSMD-Longrock T&RSMD
All the Best
Andrew

220929a Arrival at Par 57605 Totnes Castle and 57602 Restormal Castle on a running in turn. Copyright Roger Winnen

220929c 57605 Totnes Castle leading the duo awaits dept from Par.to Long Rock Depot Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen

220929d Passing the bracket semaphores on the return journey to Long Rock. Copyright Roger Winnen

Regret late start - due to log in problems.

     TAKE THREE           Michael L. Roach

TAKETHREE-22.09.1962                                                                    Michael L. Roach
Yelverton Station on the afternoon of 22 September 1962
On Thursday last, 22 September 2022, the website published photos taken on the morning of Saturday 22 September 1962 at Laira Shed. That afternoon I visited Yelverton Station on the branch to Launceston to see a couple of trains pass through, as follows:
5725       4574 runs in on the 3.05pm Plymouth to Launceston train, running three minutes early. I was standing by the buffer stop at the end of a siding.
5726       A general view of Yelverton Station looking north; only the left hand line was in use.
5727       4555 leaves Yelverton Tunnel and passes through the station non-stop with 11 wagons on the afternoon goods from Launceston
 
MLR / 23 September 2022
 

5725 4574 runs in on the 3.05pm Plymouth to Launceston train, running three minutes early. I was standing by the buffer stop at the end of a siding. 22nd September 1962. Copyright Michael L Roach

5726 A general view of Yelverton Station looking north; only the left hand line was in use. 22nd September 1962. Copyright Michael L. Roach

5727 4555 leaves Yelverton Tunnel and passes through the station non-stop with 11 wagons on the afternoon goods from Launceston. 22nd September 1962. Copyright Michael L. Roach.

Many thanks indeed Mike - if only we could turn the clock back!!
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However, just a couple of days ago we were able to publish a picture of 4555 still alive and kicking at Cranmore E.S.R. Great isn't it.

Cranmore GWR 4555 25th September 2022. Copyright Guy Vincent.

Many thanks to Guy Vincent.
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An extract from the 'Chard Flyer'
​Chard Parkway
Anthony Bucke​

I, KJ wrote to the editor of the Chard Flyer asking permission to publish the above copy from withing the 'Flyer'.  Anthony Bucke wrote back as follows -

Good morning Keith,
Thank you for the message. Yes I am very happy that our article is positioned at the Chard Junction site on your map. Your scan is an article within the Chard flyer, not the cover, so gives more information for any visitors to your website.
You may be interested in Bridport as well? We also produce The Bridport flyer, and over the past few editions have supported initiatives to re-open the West Bay to Maiden Newton line. More information at www.thebridportflyer.co.uk.
Please let me know if you would like to use any of the previous articles?
Best wishes,
Anthony Bucke. Mob 07854 377649.

Having clicked on the above link  and got into their Home Page look along the top and click on the 'Bridport Railway and you will see a well illustrated plan to re-instate the Bridport Branch from Maiden Newton to Bridport.
Also look at page 15 of the guide and you will see 'The station Kitchen' - from this click on their website to see the attractive changes which have been made to West Bay station and the adjoining coach.

Brixham Branch
Pauline Elliot

​Many thanks for your reply. If you want to see what our group is doing, we have a Web page and a Facebook page Brixham Railway Heritage Trail 2023.
It would be great if there are any photos, it doesn't matter that the track may have been lifted. 
Thanks for your help
Pauline

Many thanks for your note - members will find your web page most interesting - click here  https://brixhamrailwaytrail.org.uk/

Appeal for information on 
Cornish Railways
Alex Fisher

Good afternoon
As part of a bookazine series on the History of BR, I am currently covering the Cornish Railways brand name in use sometime between 1984-86. I just wondered please if the group happened to any further information on Cornish Railways? 
Best regards
Alex Fisher

Thanks for your query Alex - we'll see what response we get.