The end of the Long Rock tanks
Penzance
Andrew Triggs
Penzance
Andrew Triggs
After being on Sandy Road siding, Ponsandane since 1988, today a start has been made on breaking up the 2 former fuel tankers there, 5 shots for CRS enclosed
All the Best
Andrew Triggs.
All the Best
Andrew Triggs.
Sandy Road Tankers - the end (1) 3rd May 2021 Copyright Andrew Triggs
Sandy Road Tankers - the end (2) 3rd May 2021 Copyright Andrew Triggs
Sandy Road Tankers - the end (3) 3rd May 2021 Copyright Andrew Triggs
Sandy Road Tankers - the end (4) 3rd May 2021 Copyright Andrew Triggs
Sandy Road Tankers - the end (5) 3rd May 2021 Copyright Andrew Triggs
Many 'Tanks' Andrew for the information and pictures.
I did hear that some years ago that a 'joker' coupled them to the empty fuel tanker train and they got some way away from Long Rock before discovery - True or false?
I did hear that some years ago that a 'joker' coupled them to the empty fuel tanker train and they got some way away from Long Rock before discovery - True or false?
Pendennis Castle
Mick House
Mick House
It was a pleasant change to see 57 604 Pendennis Castle on this morning’s Night Riviera sleeper heading towards Apex Bridge, as I had not spotted her in a while. It departed last night on time from Paddington at 23.50, ran a bit late on it`s way down, past me at 08.14 and arrived in Penzance on time at 08.49
Regards Mick
Regards Mick
Apex Bridge 57604 Pendennis Castle approaches on the climb up from Chacewater. 3rd May 2021 Copyright Mick House
Here's proof. 57604 Pendennic Castle 3rd May 2021 Copyright Mick House
Many thanks Mick - nice to hear from you and see it.
3rd May 1964
34002 Salisbury arrives at Penzance with the Cornubian
Michael Forward
34002 Salisbury arrives at Penzance with the Cornubian
Michael Forward
34002 Salisbury arrives with the Cornubian on 3rd May 1964. An interesting scene with the water tower, semaphore signals and an 08 shunter. Copyright Michael Forward.
Many Thanks Michael it brings back memories
May Day at Staffords Bridge
David Tozer
David Tozer
My latest photo taken off my video footage. 6675 EMD Roberts Road with the 0711 Westbury - Exeter Riverside..Copyright David Tozer
Many Thanks David
May Day
Buckfastleigh Station Part 1
Roger Winnen
Buckfastleigh Station Part 1
Roger Winnen
With no services running until later in May I decided with the fine weather advertised to visit Buckfastleigh Satation for one of opendays advertised.
However on arrival at Totnes by train and catching the Stagecoach No 88 bus to Buckfastleigh the weather had changed to heavy rain which ruined the day, sheltering under many trees at Buckfastleith to stay dry. It was however an interesting visit.
However on arrival at Totnes by train and catching the Stagecoach No 88 bus to Buckfastleigh the weather had changed to heavy rain which ruined the day, sheltering under many trees at Buckfastleith to stay dry. It was however an interesting visit.
210501a A Caledonian Sleeping Car off the beaten track at Buckfastleigh on 1st May 2021 Copyright Roger Winnen
210501b Awaiting restoration at Buckfastleigh an auto coach and 249 a clerestory saloon. Copyright Roger Winnen
210501c D3721 moves the locomotives in the station area. Copyright Roger Winnen
210501d 3803 is seen stabled on fairly new sidings laid at Buckfastleigh. Copyright Roger Winnen
Looking north east from
Bristol TM
Phil Smith
Bristol TM
Phil Smith
Bristol View looking Norrth towards Dr Days Jct, and Barton Road TMD in 1993 Copyright Phil Smith
Thank you very much Phil.
Cowley Bridge
Ron Kosys
Ron Kosys
Cowley Bridge on the 3rd August 1989 as 33211 on the 6O74 the 11.20 Meldon to Tonbridge eases out of the loop. Copyright Ron Kosys
How things change - nowadays it's ballast heading in the Meldon direction for the Okehampton line re-reinstatement. Many thanks Ron.
Some changes afoot
Chris Bellet
A few changes in our area:
NR Western and Wales Route Weekly Operating Notice - Week 6
EGGESFORD STATION FROM 0500 HOURS MONDAY 19 APRIL 2021
Eggesford platforms have been extended as follows:
Up platform – by 22 metres (24 yards) at the Barnstaple end.
Down platform – by 36 metres (40 yards) at the Exeter St.David’s end.
BETWEEN EXETER ST.THOMAS AND EXMINSTER FROM 0600 HOURS SUNDAY 09 MAY 2021
Please note that from the above time and date, the whistle boards associated with Alphington footpath crossing at 196m 17ch, have been recovered and the crossing has been legally closed.
NR Wessex Route Weekly Operating Notice - Week 6
WILTON JUNCTION
In connection with the Stage 1 S&C renewals the following works and alterations have taken place; 141A points (Down Main) and 142 points (Up Main) at 85m 37ch (BAE2)/132m 33ch (SAL) have been renewed and converted from HW2000 to IBCL Mk2 type Points Operating Equipment (POE). 141B/C (Switch diamonds within junction) have been renewed and converted from HW2000 to RCPL type POE. The existing 40mph Permissible Speed Indicator (PSI) with right (hand) direction arrow on the Down Main line at 85m 37ch has been renewed and moved 9 metres (10 yards) towards London (Salisbury). Ground Frame telephone has been signed out of operational use.
WILTON JUNCTION FROM 0400 HOURS MONDAY 10 MAY 2021
In connection with the Stage 2 S&C renewals the following works and alterations will take place; Wilton Junction mechanical Ground Frame will be signed out of operational use. Ground Frame points 4 (A/B ends) (to/from Goods line to Down Warminster) will be renewed and converted from mechanical to power operated type Points Operating Equipment (POE). `A` end will be IBCL Mk2 type POE and `B` end will be RCPL type POE. New 4A/B points will be signed out of operational use and will be clipped and plugged (C&P) in the `Normal` position and secured by padlocks, until commissioned at future stage works. Ground Frame points 5 (A end) on the Down Warminster line at 132m 25ch will be removed and `Plain lined`. Ground Frame points 5 (B end) on the Up Warminster line at 132m 21ch will be signed out of operational use and will be clipped and plugged (C&P) in the `Normal` position and secured by padlocks. Ground Frame Position Light Signals No.6 (Exit Goods line) and No.7 (Up Warminster line down direction) will be temporarily removed. The existing 5mph Permissible Speed Indicator (PSI) on the Goods line entrance at 132m 29ch will be renewed and moved 20 metres (22 yards) towards country (Warminster) to the approach side of the facing connection on the Down Warminster line.
Hope the latter two entries are not to technical for our readers......
Kind Regards,
Chris Bellett
Retired S&T Engineer
NR Western and Wales Route Weekly Operating Notice - Week 6
EGGESFORD STATION FROM 0500 HOURS MONDAY 19 APRIL 2021
Eggesford platforms have been extended as follows:
Up platform – by 22 metres (24 yards) at the Barnstaple end.
Down platform – by 36 metres (40 yards) at the Exeter St.David’s end.
BETWEEN EXETER ST.THOMAS AND EXMINSTER FROM 0600 HOURS SUNDAY 09 MAY 2021
Please note that from the above time and date, the whistle boards associated with Alphington footpath crossing at 196m 17ch, have been recovered and the crossing has been legally closed.
NR Wessex Route Weekly Operating Notice - Week 6
WILTON JUNCTION
In connection with the Stage 1 S&C renewals the following works and alterations have taken place; 141A points (Down Main) and 142 points (Up Main) at 85m 37ch (BAE2)/132m 33ch (SAL) have been renewed and converted from HW2000 to IBCL Mk2 type Points Operating Equipment (POE). 141B/C (Switch diamonds within junction) have been renewed and converted from HW2000 to RCPL type POE. The existing 40mph Permissible Speed Indicator (PSI) with right (hand) direction arrow on the Down Main line at 85m 37ch has been renewed and moved 9 metres (10 yards) towards London (Salisbury). Ground Frame telephone has been signed out of operational use.
WILTON JUNCTION FROM 0400 HOURS MONDAY 10 MAY 2021
In connection with the Stage 2 S&C renewals the following works and alterations will take place; Wilton Junction mechanical Ground Frame will be signed out of operational use. Ground Frame points 4 (A/B ends) (to/from Goods line to Down Warminster) will be renewed and converted from mechanical to power operated type Points Operating Equipment (POE). `A` end will be IBCL Mk2 type POE and `B` end will be RCPL type POE. New 4A/B points will be signed out of operational use and will be clipped and plugged (C&P) in the `Normal` position and secured by padlocks, until commissioned at future stage works. Ground Frame points 5 (A end) on the Down Warminster line at 132m 25ch will be removed and `Plain lined`. Ground Frame points 5 (B end) on the Up Warminster line at 132m 21ch will be signed out of operational use and will be clipped and plugged (C&P) in the `Normal` position and secured by padlocks. Ground Frame Position Light Signals No.6 (Exit Goods line) and No.7 (Up Warminster line down direction) will be temporarily removed. The existing 5mph Permissible Speed Indicator (PSI) on the Goods line entrance at 132m 29ch will be renewed and moved 20 metres (22 yards) towards country (Warminster) to the approach side of the facing connection on the Down Warminster line.
Hope the latter two entries are not to technical for our readers......
Kind Regards,
Chris Bellett
Retired S&T Engineer
Many thanks Chris
Hello Roger, I am sure this date is etched on the memories of those of us of a certain age and I hope it is worth remembering on the site. This picture is not brilliant but not only does it show 34002 arriving with ‘The Cornubian’ but we also see signals, the signal box, the water tower and a diesel shunter lurking in the sea siding. Copyright Michael Forward