6th August 2019

Luxulyan
Kevin Jenkin

Kevin at home in Redruth for a short holiday decided to fulfil an ambition of walking from Luxulyan to Lostwithiel.  He travelled by train to Luxulyan and that is where his coverage commences.  The day is 26th July 2019 - the weather - rather overcast.

It's 11.58 on the 26th July as the 11.44 from Par stands at the platform at Luxulyan. Although Kevin was the only person leaving the train there were five or six joining. 26th July 2019. Copyright Kevin Jenkin

150 207 heads away towards Newquay where it is due at 12.35, along a straight and level section of track bordered with trees. The shelter of concrete block construction is well painted and clean. 26th July 2019. Copyright Kevin Jenkin.

Looking to the north east from the same point across the wastes which were once home to Treskilling Clay work served by a single siding one can see signs of 'development work'. 26th July 2019. Copyright Kevin Jenkin.

Turning about and looking back towards Par the wide platform, once an island until the passing loop was removed in 1964, is well lit. At the far end lies the exit one where one will find a train information point and outside in the car park timetables and directions are provided. In this picture it can be seen that the area originally occupied by the passing loop and a siding has been sold off and housing development is under way. Lets hope the developing Luxulyan provides more traffic for the branch. 26th July 2019. Copyright Kevin Jenkin.

A final look at the smart little station at Luxulyan which really is a credit to Network Rail. Note the straight and level track ahead towards Goonbarrow and Newquay. The station was, until 1st May 1905, called 'Bridges for Luxulyan' perhaps reflecting on the name of the area to the left in this view known as 'Bridges'. 26th July 2019. Copyright Kevin Jenkin.

More on this area including an 'exciting catch' will be revealed later in the month.

Exeter 83
Clive Smith

With big changes now taking place beyond platform 6 with the ongoing construction of GWR's new rail maintenance depot, here is a shot of 33035 at the front of empty stock on the 28th December 1983.
                Regards,  Clive Smith.  Many thanks Clive

33035 stands on ECS at Exeter St Davids in 1983. Things have changed and are changing considerably now. Copyright Clive Smith