4th November 2022

B & W goings and comings at
Walker Lines
Phil Hawke

 Keith , the end of a little bit of Cornish Rail history. We have nearly finished the removal of the sidings into Walker Lines at Bodmin.  About fifty years ago a siding was provided under one the "section  8"  grants to allow the agricultural merchants Fulford Trumps to receive granular fertilizer by rail.  The site was later taken over by Fitzgerald Lighting and after the Bodmin and Wenford opened, wagon loads of light fittings were tripped to the main line at Parkway where these were collected by  the Speedlink Freight service.  Additional sidings were also laid for the storage of B & W stock.  Following a recent change of land ownership the B & W no longer has access therefore the connection to Walker Lines and all of the sidings are being removed.  A new turnout, a hundred feet or so in the Parkway direction,  has been provided to allow a carriage storage shed  to be built in the future on  land that is available to the B & W but at present there is no timescale for this project. 

Regards,  Phil Hawke

Bodmin Walker Lines 1 Removal of trackwork. 3rd November 2022.

Bodmin Walker Lines 2 Final stages of the removal of trackwork. 3rd November 2022. Copyright Phil Hawke.

Bodmin Walker lines 3 - new point leading to intended cariage sidings in place of Walker Lines. 3rd November 2022. Copyright Phil Hawke.

Many thanks Phil - a sad occasion perhaps.
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CRS Boat trip
Tony Wright

Tony Wright a former chairman of the CRS and now our most efficient Treasurer sent in this picture from 22 years ago. Unfortunately the majority of the party are facing away from the camera.
I am hoping that Roger Winnen, our outdoor events Secretary  can be seen to the far right checking the party on board can name names. It was a trip which for some reason I did not go on.

Copyright Tony Wright,

From Left to Right  second one in Tony Brokenshire  Peter Bragg our President with red around the collar  Jill Green with her back to us then Ken Gent with cap on, Facing us Martin Duff holding umbrella, Peter Butt talking to him, John Gallagher walking onto boat, Kevin Odoherty  with red top Tony Goulding with a green coat and Roger Winnen far right

Memories are made of this - many thanks to you Tony for the picture and to Roger for the organisation.
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Workings at Salisbury
Michael Forward

Hello Roger, here are a couple of shots taken at Salisbury on 13 May 1981. The first shows 59102 on a Whatley quarry to Fareham loaded stone train. Copyright Michael Forward

- followed shortly afterwards by 50048 ‘Dauntless’ on the 11.55 Exeter to Waterloo service. Copyright Michael Forward

Many Thanks Michael

Sandrover at Moorswater 
and a trip away.
Craig Munday

Hi Keith

A while since we last caught up. Some IT issues at home and a trip away tripped up recent events, but back on track now! 

The Devon Sandrover was recently in action at Moorswater for a press day. BBC & ITV came to the now rusty rails at Moorswater to see the vehicle in action. Representatives from Aquarius Rail demonstrated the vehicle on the short run-round track and plenty of footage obtained for the evening news programmes. The BBC's John Henderson, and Grace Pascoe from ITV produced two super segments for our "battle with the leaves on the line". 

A trip to Bristol, Toddington & Oxford saw me off the usual Cornish rails and finding some Autumn sunshine. Here is a selection of the action:

Just off the area, a mixed traction weekend on the GWR saw steam locos run with diesels. 55019 looked great running with the railway's stock and is seen at Toddington. The train locos bound for Cheltenham Racecourse are Dinmore Manor and Foremark Hall. 

A wander around the lovely Avon Valley with local photographer Glen Batten saw many GWR services in action in strong sunshine on 31st Oct. Units are seen at Freshford & Dundas aqueduct. 
Finally on "our" area, 66566 drops down Filton bank at Lockleaze with a boxless liner train bound for Londopn Gateway. This service runs via Box & Swindon affording a lengthy (but more scenic) trip for the crew. 

Best wishes, Craig Munday.

The 'Sandrover' at Moorswater. 26th October. Copyright Craig Munday.

The film crews - including Grace Pascoe. Moorswater 26th October 2022. Copyright Craig Munday.

Sandrover at Moorswater . 26th October 2022. Copyright Craig Munday

Deltic 55019 Royal Highland Fusilier at the GWR gala. 29th October 2022. Copyrght Craig Munday

GWR Dinmore Manor at Toddington. 29th October 2022. Copyright Craig Munday.

Freshford - looking very nice and fresh sees 166206 on the 2F14 Great Malvern to Warminster service. 31st October 2022. Copyright Craig Munday.

Lockleaze bridge 66566 4L36 Wentloog - London Gateway 2nd November 2022. Copyright Craig Munday.

Many thanks Craig, hope you enjoyed your roving around as much as we have.
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