7th September 2018

Don't forget
This coming Saturday sees the start of our Indoor Meetings Programme for 2018/19
We make a bright start at 6.30 PM with a video programme presented by Steve Andrews
​who shows his latest footage compiled this year.
Not to be missed.
Click here for details of our venue 
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Autumnal Scenes
Craig Munday

There, I've mentioned the "A" word again. Autumnal, it seemed the Summer of 2018 would never end, but August was a bit limp compared to the heatwave.

34052 is seen at St Blazey on Sept 2nd.  

The light hasn't been special lately, but a lovely bright afternoon on 5th saw me hook up with Dave Mitchell and Nigel Tregoning who were out with similar expectations. 

The wet conditions have caused the lineside vegetation to sprout up beyond belief. The recently cut back waterway at Tywardreath and Rundles Walk, St Blazey getting overgrown. Also the top of the drive shot at Golant was almost gone. Fortunately Ann & Chris kindly let us down onto their patio at Robins Rest for the classic causeway shot. 

      All the best for now,  Craig Munday        Many thanks Craig

Steam St Blazey 34052 2nd September 2018 Copyright Craig Munday

6G08 66031 Rundles walk (Nr. Middleway) 5th September 2018 Copyright Craig Munday

Golant The 6G08 with 66031 in charge heads for Carne Point. 5th September 2018 Copyright Craig Munday

Radipole Halt near Weymouth
3rd January 1978
Roger Winnen

780103f 2- 3 Car Gloucester Inter City Units departing Radipole Halt. This Halt closed on 31st December, 1983. Copyright Roger Winnen

Mixed Fortunes on the Paignton & Dartmouth Railway
Roger Winnen

Travelling to Paignton yesterday we took advantage of 1st Class Advance purchase singles on the 07.41 from Penzance and return of only £8.60 in each direction. First Class travel entitles passengers to complimentary food and drink aboard buffet services. Well worth it!
However the weather was hit and miss, and Paignton was very quiet as most of the tourist seemed to have returned home. 6023 King Edward 11 was running together with L94

180906a L94 works the 11.30 Paignton to Kingswear seen at Goodrington Sands. Copyright Roger Winnen

180906b Within a short time the weather had closed in as 6023 King Edward 11 arrives at Goodrington. Copyright Roger Winnen

180906c Looking rather like a model railway! Kingswear Station from above. Copyright Roger Winnwn

180906d L94 Departs Kingswear with the 14.10 to Paignton Queens Park. Copyright Roger Winnen

180906e 6023 King Edward 11 arrives Kingswear with the 14.10 from Paignton. Copyright Roger Winnen

180906f Britannia Crossing Box which controls The Paignton & Dartmouth line. Copyright Roger Winnen

Very sad news
     - John Cornelius
Dear Keith and Roger,

Very sadly, John passed away last evening at 11pm. In the end it was very quick but peaceful.
As yet, I do not know the funeral date.
Even yesterday John wanted to look up the Cornwall website to see the contents...he was an ardent fan.

Kind regards,
Jane Cornelius - Johns sister.
         Received at 07.02 6th September 2018
     Our sympathies are with Johns sister and other family members.

Penzance
Jacob Hampson & Mark Lynham

37521 at Penzance prior to working 3Q51 2243 Penzance to Exeter Riverside N.Y   Taken at 21.45 on the 5th September 2018.
                                             Many thanks Jacob.

A very striking picture 37521 at Penzance. 5th September 2018 Copyright Jacob Hampson

Earlier in the evening pictures by Mark Lynham

180905h 37521 at Penzance. Copyright Mark Lynham

180905h From the station wall 37521 stabled at Penzance. Copyright Mark Lynham

Newquay Tunnel
Roger Winnen

On the 13th September 1982 the CRS paid a visit to Newquay following the Treffry Tramway. A highlight was enter the tunnel through which the tramway passed on route to the harbour. A short while ago Colin Burges brought us pictures taken very recently in its role as a surf and bathing outlet.  Prior to this it was for a number of years the location of an aquarium and Roger Winnen brings you pictures taken inside the tunnel during this period.

Newquay Harbour Tunnel 13th September 1980 Copyright Roger Winnen

Newquay Harbour Tunnel, Looking towards the harbour. Note the aquarium tanks on the left. 13th September 1980 Copyright Roger Winnen

Newquay Harbour Tunnel. We were also privileged to look beyond the aquarium to the bricked up face of the tunnel. We had to imagine trucks being hauled up and lowered down prior to 1926. 13th September 1980 Copyright Roger Winnen

Holywell, Victoria, Roche
The late John Cornelius

Copyright The late John Cornelius

Roche station was until 3rd January 1965 a passing place. With the closure of the loop the down platform remained in use making it necessary for any passengers to cross the running line to gain access to the platform. There are adequate warning notices. Copyright The late John Cornelius

The remaining platform. Copyright The late John Cornelius

This attractive but non-standard building provides shelter. Roche station became so named w.e.f 1st May 1904. Previously it had been called Victoria and was originally named Holywell. Copyright The late John Cornelius