Cornwall Engineering Work
'Cornwall Live' March '22
'Cornwall Live' March '22
The following very useful report on Engineering Work appeared in Cornwall Live. It details the extensive worksite under 'No trains west of Truro'
Train users in Cornwall have been warned that all service from Truro to Penzance have been cancelled as rail replacement work gets under way in the Duchy.
Commuters and travellers will have to take the bus to travel in the Duchy this month after Network Rail started track renewal replacement work in the Truro area.
GWR said replacement buses will be laid out for customers between Truro and Penzance for the week the work is expected to take place.
Train journeys are expected not to be affected between St Austell and Plymouth.
A spokesman for Network Rail Western said: “Today (Saturday March 5), sees the first full day of the closure of the mainline between Truro and Penzance
“We’re working at Penwithers, Saveock, Bodriggy and at St Erth and Lelant.
“Our track renewal work has started at Penwithers near Truro. We should be finished in this area early next week before we move to Saveock.”
He added: “Track renewals are an essential part of maintaining the railway to ensure trains are able to run more reliably. We will also use this time to undertake other essential maintenance as well as extend platforms on the St Ives Bay line to allow longer trains to run.”
Commuters and travellers will have to take the bus to travel in the Duchy this month after Network Rail started track renewal replacement work in the Truro area.
GWR said replacement buses will be laid out for customers between Truro and Penzance for the week the work is expected to take place.
Train journeys are expected not to be affected between St Austell and Plymouth.
A spokesman for Network Rail Western said: “Today (Saturday March 5), sees the first full day of the closure of the mainline between Truro and Penzance
“We’re working at Penwithers, Saveock, Bodriggy and at St Erth and Lelant.
“Our track renewal work has started at Penwithers near Truro. We should be finished in this area early next week before we move to Saveock.”
He added: “Track renewals are an essential part of maintaining the railway to ensure trains are able to run more reliably. We will also use this time to undertake other essential maintenance as well as extend platforms on the St Ives Bay line to allow longer trains to run.”
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St Austell Today
Mark Lynam
Mark Lynam
Below are a few trains taken today at St Austell where all trains are starting & terminating due to track relaying West of Truro. As well as a photo of the relaying at Penweathers Viaduct.
On the drive back home - 70806 seen on the Penweathers Viaduct just West of Truro from Paradise Crossing. Copyright Mark Lynam
43029 seen at Mount Charles a while later working 2P86 1205 St Austell to Plymouth. Copyright Mark Lynam
One of today's engineering workings GBRf 66708 at St Austell working 6G71 0813 Westbury Down T.C. to Burngullow Jn. Copyright Mark Lynam
800025 at St Austell station which would work 1A88 1305 St Austell to London Paddington. Copyright Mark Lynam
43029 sits at St Austell station waiting time, which will form 2P86 1205 St Austell to Plymouth, using the crossover at the Eastern end of the station. Copyright Mark Lynam
43029 seen at Mount Charles a while later working 2P86 1205 St Austell to Plymouth. Copyright Mark Lynam
Many Thanks Mark
A Touch of Jaws
David Tozer
David Tozer
Gents,
Plenty of activity today.
A morning visit to Powderham with 660708 ' Jayne' with the 0813 Westbury Down T.C. to Burngullow Junction.
Plenty of activity today.
A morning visit to Powderham with 660708 ' Jayne' with the 0813 Westbury Down T.C. to Burngullow Junction.
660708 ' Jayne' with the 0813 Westbury Down T.C. to Burngullow Junction. Copyright David Tozer
An afternoon visit to Exminster:-
802013 and 802021 with the 1204 Paddington to St Austell. Note the nose cone was open - a sleepy IEP. Copyright David Tozer
66502/533 with the 1243 Westbury Down T.C. to Burngullow Junction. Copyright David Tozer
66502/533 with the 1243 Westbury Down T.C. to Burngullow Junction. Copyright David Tozer
166207 with the 1324 Exmouth to Paignton with some very fine, but chilly weather. .Copyright David Tozer
Many Thanks David
Laira Open day 1991
Lucky Draw
Bill Elston
Hi Keith,
I attach one final photo in connection with that event.
Whilst going around the depot, my attention was drawn to the sale of draw tickets, so I duly obliged and purchased a couple
and then thought no more of it.
When I got home after a brilliant day out, my dearly beloved informed me that someone from Laira Depot had phoned to say I had won
a prize in the draw, namely a copy of the ‘Pride of Laira’ nameplate which was unveiled on HST powercar 43179 during the Open Day.
The following week it was delivered to my address in Exeter. I noticed it was without the logo plate, and on contacting the depot
I was informed that it was ‘too costly’, so I left it at that.
Six years later, the engineering workshop I worked in at the time had invested in a computerised engraving machine with scanning facility.
I was then able to scan an image of the logo and then engrave it on to a piece of polished aluminium plate of the correct size and then paint as
per the original. It was then mounted on a hardwood backing board.
The attached photo shows the fruits of my labour together with the nameplate.
A super souvenir of a great day out.
All the best,
Bill
I attach one final photo in connection with that event.
Whilst going around the depot, my attention was drawn to the sale of draw tickets, so I duly obliged and purchased a couple
and then thought no more of it.
When I got home after a brilliant day out, my dearly beloved informed me that someone from Laira Depot had phoned to say I had won
a prize in the draw, namely a copy of the ‘Pride of Laira’ nameplate which was unveiled on HST powercar 43179 during the Open Day.
The following week it was delivered to my address in Exeter. I noticed it was without the logo plate, and on contacting the depot
I was informed that it was ‘too costly’, so I left it at that.
Six years later, the engineering workshop I worked in at the time had invested in a computerised engraving machine with scanning facility.
I was then able to scan an image of the logo and then engrave it on to a piece of polished aluminium plate of the correct size and then paint as
per the original. It was then mounted on a hardwood backing board.
The attached photo shows the fruits of my labour together with the nameplate.
A super souvenir of a great day out.
All the best,
Bill
Congratulations Bill, and a very fine piece of work by yourself.
You remember Clive Gunnell
and Walking Westward?
Colin Burges
and Walking Westward?
Colin Burges
This turned up in my suggestions box and I'm glad that it did. I wonder if you have ever linked to it in a C.R.S. piece. Lelant Saltings has been and gone since this was shot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3O7uSD2qlk
Will you and Valerie be offering rooms now that Redruth is "rejuvenating"?
https://www.cornwalllive.com/special-features/redruth-town-thats-rejuvenating-itself-6721079
Cheers, Colin.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3O7uSD2qlk
Will you and Valerie be offering rooms now that Redruth is "rejuvenating"?
https://www.cornwalllive.com/special-features/redruth-town-thats-rejuvenating-itself-6721079
Cheers, Colin.
Many thanks to you Colin for sending me those links. Th portrayal of the St Ives branch in those days of heritage units makes fascinating viewing including several shots of the long gone Hayle Power station. Although I am sure you will enjoy this film you will also cringe at the bits that are out of order, well worth watching nevertheless.
The second link is for Redruths ;St Pirans Day Celebrations' - the great 'Cornish Day' - TODAY is being celebrated in Redruth and other places countywide.
N.B. Valerie will be out celebrating with the 'Carn Brea Ukes' in the morning.
The second link is for Redruths ;St Pirans Day Celebrations' - the great 'Cornish Day' - TODAY is being celebrated in Redruth and other places countywide.
N.B. Valerie will be out celebrating with the 'Carn Brea Ukes' in the morning.
Hayle Power Station
Link
Link
Below is a link to a very interesting item by Wikipedia concerning the Power Station at Hayle which was an unmissable sight from the St Ives branch at one time. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hayle_Power_Station
Hayle Power station - a view through the train window on 5th September 1965, Copyright KJ
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Budge's Shop, near Trerulefoot
Sleeper ECS
Peter Murnaghan
Sleeper ECS
Peter Murnaghan
Sleeper ECS Budges Shop. 4th March 2022. Copyright Peter Murnaghan.
Many thanks Peter, an excellent location that.
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One wonders why there is a need for all the E.C.S. sleeper moves - surely it would be cheaper and make environmental sense to use staff and facilities at Long Rock to service this stock. The railways should set an example at being 'green'..Can anybody answer this please? KJ
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One wonders why there is a need for all the E.C.S. sleeper moves - surely it would be cheaper and make environmental sense to use staff and facilities at Long Rock to service this stock. The railways should set an example at being 'green'..Can anybody answer this please? KJ
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Wanderings in
Saltash & St Budeaux
Andrew Triggs
Saltash & St Budeaux
Andrew Triggs
Evening Keith/Roger
The Sun actually came out to play for todays (4th March) visit to Saltash and St Budeaux, 4 shots enclosed of a pleasant, if still on the cold side day, for CRS
All the Best, Andrew.
The Sun actually came out to play for todays (4th March) visit to Saltash and St Budeaux, 4 shots enclosed of a pleasant, if still on the cold side day, for CRS
All the Best, Andrew.
1. 158798 crossing Coombe viaduct, Saltash, working 2C65 07.52 Bristol T.M to Penzance 4th March 2022. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
2. 57603 'Tintagel Castle' working 3A50 10.44 Longrock T&RSMD-Reading Traincare Depot, running 36 early, crossing the Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash 4th March 2022. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
3. 57603 'Tintagel Castle' working 3A50 10.44 Longrock T&RSMD-Reading Traincare Depot, running 36 early, crossing the Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash 4th March 2022. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
4. 43041 + 162 working the 2P12 11.15 Penzance to Plymouth coing off the RAB 4th March 2022. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
Many thanks Andrew - yet another very good day out.