Stormy Days
Craig Munday
Craig Munday
Hi Keith
Some recent pictures from the Duchy following the sweep of Storm Ciaran. What a day to be duty MOM! Various challenges sought my attention, the main one being a fallen tree at Lanescot East of Par. I rode down on GWR service to assess the UM line which was obviously fouled by the tree. This had been given a glancing blow by an Up class 150 which was at Lostwithiel. Within 60 mins my colleagues armed with chainsaws had dealt with it.
During the weekend I was at St Austell Ground Frame. Poignant as this was likely to be the final time I'd operate it with the mechanical levers. Plans afoot will see clamp locks being fitted for Exeter to assume full control from March 2024. Sharp showers, a legacy from the storm continued to sweep in from the SW.
Also pictured is a Castle set running into St Erth from Hayle. The landscape recently cleared. Par glistens under a fine rainbow too!
The fortnight blockade also sees our Ground Control out busy on the Falmouth line cutting back the vegetation. A rare break from the constant 30 min service has allowed the clearance during daylight using mechanical plant to assist them.
Best wishes
Craig Munday
Some recent pictures from the Duchy following the sweep of Storm Ciaran. What a day to be duty MOM! Various challenges sought my attention, the main one being a fallen tree at Lanescot East of Par. I rode down on GWR service to assess the UM line which was obviously fouled by the tree. This had been given a glancing blow by an Up class 150 which was at Lostwithiel. Within 60 mins my colleagues armed with chainsaws had dealt with it.
During the weekend I was at St Austell Ground Frame. Poignant as this was likely to be the final time I'd operate it with the mechanical levers. Plans afoot will see clamp locks being fitted for Exeter to assume full control from March 2024. Sharp showers, a legacy from the storm continued to sweep in from the SW.
Also pictured is a Castle set running into St Erth from Hayle. The landscape recently cleared. Par glistens under a fine rainbow too!
The fortnight blockade also sees our Ground Control out busy on the Falmouth line cutting back the vegetation. A rare break from the constant 30 min service has allowed the clearance during daylight using mechanical plant to assist them.
Best wishes
Craig Munday
Remains of a fallen tree at Lanescot east of Par, Copyright Craig Munday.
43162 at St Austell with Ground Frame in the foreground. Copyright Craig Munday.
Par Box with a rainbow. 26th October 2023. Copyright Craig Munday.
Running into St Erth from Hayle. 27th October 2023. Copyright Craig Munday.
Ground Control de-veg work at Treluswell, Penryn. Copyright Craig Munday.
Busy times Craig - you've certainly caught the action - many thanks indeed.
Taunton
John Simons
John Simons
66587 As one we can Taunton 6th November 2023. Copyright John Simons
Copyright John Simons.
Today (6th November 2023) under threatening skies locomotive 66587 named "AS ONE WE CAN" often referred to as the pink one was stabled at Tauntons fairwater yard, the striking Magenta and white livery was due to the freight operators contract with Ocean Network Express (ONE) in 2019. This Locomotive has also been issued as a model by Hornby, it seems to have a following. Regards John Simons.
Many thanks John.