30th December 2020

Cranbrook
Andrew Hickson

A banner sign reminds us that Cranbrook station opened 5 years ago on 13 December 2015.  Note the deserted car park.  Apart from the covid restrictions, patronage is not being helped by the fact that trains are currently running only between Exeter & Salisbury because of engineering work.
Andrew Hickson

Cranbrook. Copyright Andrew Hickson

Many thanks to a new contributor - welcome to Andrew Hickson - we look forward to more.
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SAD FAREWELL at
Silverton
David Tozer

Gents,
I caught the final three Class 143's leaving Devon. With a farewell toot from the leading unit 143603,143618 and 143617 with Class 150/2 150207 on the rear approach Silverton with the 1219 5D81 Exeter T.M.D.St Philips Marsh. The working left Exeter 54 minutes early and arrived St Philips Marsh 113 minutes early.

Best wishes for the New Year. Dave Tozer 

Farewell 143603, 143618. 143617 and 150207 pass waterlogged fields at Silverton on the 30th December 2020. Copyright David Tozer.

A final glimpse as they head for the former station site the other side of the bridge. 30th December 2020. Copyright David Tozer.

Many thanks David - are you really sure that there are none left back at the depot!!??
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Penzance
Andrew Triggs

Afternoon Roger/Keith,
Today on 1S49 09.31 Penzance-Newcastle in place of the usual Voyager we had 2+7 HST XC02 set with recently added XC Power Cars 43208/43239, 2 shots enclosed for CRS. All the Best for 2021 to all CRS members
Andrew

1. 43208 before departure at Penzance at platform 3
2. 43239 leading passing Marazion

1. 43208 before departure at Penzance at platform 3. 30th December 2020. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

2. 43239 leading passing Marazion. 30th December 2020. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

Many thanks Andrew and best wishes for 2021 to you and yours.

Turnchapel branch
Hooe Lake
Andy Smith

 Hi   I post on some facebook groups regarding old Plymouth pictures and took a picture of the old Hooe rail line along with adding a picture when the line was in service. A chap called Chas Francis said you might be interested in the picture for your site. I am happy for you to use it. I've attached the image.
Regards.  Andy Smith

Hooe Lake Bridge - Turnchapel 1 - From Facebook - Chas Francis

Hooe Lake Bridge - Turnchapel (2) Copyright Andy Smith. Note the cottage in the distance to the right of the pier. It still forms a prominent feature in both of these photographs.

From Wikipedia - The Turnchapel Branch was a LSWR single track branch railway line in Devon, England, that ran from Plymouth Friary station to Turnchapel. It crossed the River Plym and opened up the east side of the river to rail connections. The short line opened in 1892 (as far as Plymstock) and 1897 (throughout). It closed in 1951 to passengers, and in 1961 completely.There were three intermediate stations, Lucas Terrace Halt (from 1905), Plymstock (opened 1892) and Oreston. There was a siding serving the Bayly Bartlett Wharf

With many thanks to Andy Smith and Chas Francis
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Lyme Regis branch
Link to Video
Andrew and Diane Jones.

Dear Keith and Valerie, Please find attached link,  a Christmas Gift in the shape of a wonderful film from the ‘Railway Roundabout series 1960’.
The Lyme Regis branch and the Adams Radials almost as old as the Beattie Well tanks are given several minutes of film, followed by some very rare footage of T9’s at Okehampton. Tavistock and Launceston.
In these uncertain times I am sure these images will cheer us all up!
 Very best wishes to all  from Andrew and Diane for a happier New Year.
 
youtu.be/GhDWKl-YPA8https://youtube/GhDWKl-YPA8

Many thanks Andrew and Diane - all the very best to you for 2021.
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Taunton
Paul Barlow

A nightime scene at Taunton as 45140 is ready to leave with the 19.35 Exeter to Cardiff, the 1C74 6th December 1982. Copyright Paul Barlow.

Many thanks Paul.
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