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4th October 2020

4/10/2020

 

Rail Head Treatment Train on the Falmouth Branch.
Mick House.

 It`s that time of year when we see the leaves falling from the trees and that also gives us a chance to catch a pair of class 66s top and tailing two Blue wagons that form the Rail Head Treatment Train (RHTT). This time we have 66 151 and 66 155 with RHTT wagons 006 1 & 006 2, on a wet and windy day.
                                              Report by Mick House.
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66 151 at the front of the train passing through Perranwell Station. Copyright Mick House.
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66 155 bringing up the rear of the train as it passes through Perranwell Station. Copyright Mick House.
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66 151 now at the rear of the train as it waits for the branch passenger train to clear the section at Penryn. Copyright Mick House.
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66 155 at the head of the train ready to depart Penryn. Copyright Mick House.
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The ensemble head across Carnon Viaduct heading towards Truro and it final destination of St Blazey. Copyright Mick House.
Thanks Mick
It happened today
Westbury Signal Removal
Guy Vincent

This weekend saw the replacement of Westbury's signal W111 at the north end of platform 3.  Since May 1984 this signal has protected Westbury North Junction and overseen hundreds of thousands of movements but it has now been superseded due to the need to fully accommodate new class 800 sets at the recently extended platform 3.   I was unable to go onto the platform to see the work in progress as the station was closed and part of a 'T3' possession meaning only persons authorised by the site supervisor are permitted entry.  Fortunately and despite heavy rain  it was possible to grab a couple of record shots from the traincrew messroom yard as the old signal was removed from the station at 10am this morning.  I understand it will be retained by the S&T for spare parts recovery so may see further service, or at least bits of it might! 

     Guy Vincent         Message received at 13.32 4th October 2020
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Westbury Signal W111 Removal (1) 4th October 2020 Copyright Guy Vincent.
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Westbury Signal W111 Removal (2) 4th October 2020. Copyright Guy Vincent.
Many thanks Guy - history recorded despite the heavy rain.
Riding the Wenford branch.
Helland
Diane & Andrew Jones
Dear Keith and Valerie, It seems that wet Sundays see me delving into my old photographs. I have attached one of my many brakevan rides to Wenfordbridge. Taken in Oct 1980, this month makes this photograph 40 years old. The loaded clay is returning and approaching Helland which can be seen in the distance. I feel very fortunate to have experienced something impossible to experience today.Best wishes Andrew and Diane
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Approaching Helland Crossing - 40 years ago. Copyright Andrew Jones.
Many thanks - memories are made of this!
Cycling to Dawlish
Part 2
Paul Barlow
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31279 Gissons bridge Exminster on 1545 Bristol to Plymouth parcels 4B10 a very light load on ths day. Copyright Paul Barlow
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45019 1028 Leeds to Paignton 1V86 Cockwood. Copyright Paul Barlow
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45073 1507 Plymouth to Manchester 1M60 Cockwood harbour 23 April 1981. Copyright Paul Barlow
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47032 1150 Friary to Exeter Riverside7B64 Dawlish Warren. Copyright Paul Barlow
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50042 1740 Plymouth to Brstol 4B19 Parcels Exminster. Copyright Paul Barlow
Thanks Paul
North Cornwall line
​Rare tickets
Phil Grant
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Phil Grant Collection
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Phil Grant Collection
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Phil Grant Collection
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Oh to be able to do this now!! Phil Grant Collection.
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Reverse of the Runabout ticket. Phil Grant Collection.
Many thanks Phil.

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