Steam, steam and more steam.
At Truro and
St Ives branch
David Cook
St Ives branch
David Cook
Further to my attendance at the meeting on the 13th October I thought I would let the Society members know that through the kind assistance of Derek Buttivant we might have a name for my missing man in the attached photograph of 4566 taken at Truro in July 1960. For the record he is the tall man standing (directly under the smokebox number plate) wearing a brown dustcoat and his right hand in the pocket. Pictures (1 and 2)
With the help of a gentleman called Courtney Berryman the name of Collins has been put forward (he also confirmed all of the other names that I have been given). As a result of this I am currently trying to cross-reference the name via a number of other sources.
Can I take this opportunity to express my thanks to all concerned with their help regarding this matter.
As confirmed at the meeting Peter Gray's black and white photographic collection had indeed been acquired by Transport Treasury and as a result of this I have acquired another fourteen photographs of 4566 of which I have attached another two which may be of interest to your members.
Pictures (3 and 4) The first taken at St. Ives (3/8/59). Does anyone know the identity of the member of staff crossing the boardwalk?
Picture (5) The second shows 4566+D6320 on the 9.20am St. Ives to St.Erth train near the West Cornwall Golf Club (9/9/61).
Regards
David Cook (4566 Group)
Many thanks indeed David for obtaining permission for us to use these fine photographs. We look forward to further news on 4566.
With the help of a gentleman called Courtney Berryman the name of Collins has been put forward (he also confirmed all of the other names that I have been given). As a result of this I am currently trying to cross-reference the name via a number of other sources.
Can I take this opportunity to express my thanks to all concerned with their help regarding this matter.
As confirmed at the meeting Peter Gray's black and white photographic collection had indeed been acquired by Transport Treasury and as a result of this I have acquired another fourteen photographs of 4566 of which I have attached another two which may be of interest to your members.
Pictures (3 and 4) The first taken at St. Ives (3/8/59). Does anyone know the identity of the member of staff crossing the boardwalk?
Picture (5) The second shows 4566+D6320 on the 9.20am St. Ives to St.Erth train near the West Cornwall Golf Club (9/9/61).
Regards
David Cook (4566 Group)
Many thanks indeed David for obtaining permission for us to use these fine photographs. We look forward to further news on 4566.
Picture (1) 4566 at Truro with shed staff July 1960 Copyright R.C. Riley/transport treasury.com
Picture (2) Enlargement of 4566 at Truro with shed staff. A tribute to some of the staff at Truro Shed. This picture dated 22nd July 1960. Copyright Transport Treasury, permission to use obtained by David Cook. The staff present are :- Standing left to right 1) Alf Darke (Fitter) overalls and cap. 2) Frank Lord (Foreman?) overalls, hands behind back. 3) Phillip Matthews (Shed office) wearing sports jacket. 4) Gordon Reddaway (Driver) stood behind Phillip Matthews. 5) It is suggested that the gentleman wearing dust coat, tie and right hand in pocket was called Collins. 6) Chris Coombes (Shed office/booking on clerk?) right hand across stomach. 7) Joe Stevens, (Shedmaster) wearing bowler hat. 8) Clifford Webb (Chargehand cleaner/labourer?) cap well back on head. 9) Tom Smale (ATC mechanic/electrician). Crouching left to right : 1) Garfield Bellamy (Fitters mate) left. 2) Graham Commons (Apprentice fitter/turner) centre. Graham was 19 years old when this photograph was taken! 3) John Coker (Apprentice fitter/turner). A further note :- 4566 was the last engine to pass through Newton Abbot Works. It left there the previous Friday - 15th June 1960. 4566 was based at Penzance shed and must have worked up for this photograph to be taken. It was a regular on the St Ives and Helston branches. 4566 moved to Laira shed in September 1961 and was withdrawn in April 1962. It now enjoys a continued life on the Severn Valley Railway. July 1968 Copyright R.C. Riley/ transport treasury.com
Picture (3) 4566 at St Ives 3rd August 1959 Copyright Peter W Gray/transporttreasury.com
Picture (4) Man crossing the foot board at St Ives on the 3rd August 1959. Who is he? Copyright Copyright Peter W Gray/transporttreasury.com
For the record we received an almost instant reply from Roy Hart living in the steaming heat of Rangoon. Jack Barber, signalman, seen returning to the box on the foot crossing. When St Ives box closed in September 1963, he moved to Drump Lane box.
Note :- Rangoon is 4,931 miles away - how about that? Many thanks Roy.
Note :- Rangoon is 4,931 miles away - how about that? Many thanks Roy.
Picture (5) 4566 and D6320 passing West Cornwall Golf Course 9th September 1961 Copyright Peter W Gray/transporttreasury.com
Plus Classic steam at
Newport
Mike Roach
Newport
Mike Roach
Pannier tank 3661 of Ebbw Junction Shed waits to leave Newport in September 1962 with the 5.15pm to New Tredegar 21 miles away in the Rhymney Valley. There were only 3 trains a day making that journey from Newport to New Tredegar and they were all withdrawn at the end of 1962. 3661 was transferred to Cardiff East Dock Shed the following month and withdrawn in April 1965. Copyright Mike Roach.
Many thanks indeed Mike for the above classic photograph of steam at Newport from your Welsh Collection.
Viewers can see more of our collection on the Bristol to Cardiff route by clicking here.
Viewers can see more of our collection on the Bristol to Cardiff route by clicking here.