Tribute to
Charles Fennamore
Edward Hooper
Charles Fennamore
Edward Hooper
It would have been Charles Fennamore's 80th Birthday today. In his memory his newphew Edward Hooper sent this picture of Charles plus some pictures from Charles's collection.
Photograph of an original ticket from Kitley House. Copyright the late Charles Fennamore.
3790 at Steer Point. Copyright the late Charles Fennamore.
A distant view of Brixton Road station. The late Charles Fennamore.
Yealmpton station is obscured by an RCTS special consisting of a rake of brake vans. Copyright the late Charles Fennamore.
The full collection can be seen at the end of the section on the Turnchapel and Yealmpton Branches please click here and scroll to the end of this section.
Thank you Edward for the notes.
Thank you Edward for the notes.
Pre
Lockdown bonanza.
Craig Munday
Lockdown bonanza.
Craig Munday
Hi Keith
Hope you are well. As we embark on another four week lock down, I made the most of the fabulous sunshine on 2nd and 4th Nov.
The second was a day of sun and showers. I was out carrying out Autumn checks. Prior to checking Treesmill I captured a 2 x 4 HST working the Newquay service at Middleway. The non availability of class 150/2 units no often sees a HST provided instead, as class 158 are not permitted to Newquay.
On the way back, some prolonged showers were replaced with spells of sunshine and stark rainbows. I popped into Sperritt Tunnel at Dobwalls as the sky looked promising as the sun dipped slowly westward. 802108 looked super lit against a foreboding black sky as the recent shower headed East towards Plymouth, and the RHTT was also viewed with 66150/155 still in charge. It's been a while since the season has seen the original allocated pair work solidly throughout the season.
On the 4th, I was at Saltash in the morning (pics to follow) filming with Channel 5 for a forthcoming production.
Then I headed back to base via the golf course at Lostwithiel. This area has been cleared by Ground Control, and I was given permission to take some pictures there. I have never visited here, even with work so it was a pleasure to watch a variety of trains sweep down from Restormel through the reverse curve (my favourite feature) and past the goods loops. With the sun blazing against a cobalt sky, I had an idea for the loop signals and bright red 66020 to stand out. I was fortunate as 66093 in maroon replaced 66020 the very next day. Light was becoming crucial too as the angle of the sun gets lower (before long the cutting will be in shade), and bright days are at a premium these days sadly.
I will try to grab some work pictures during lockdown as I go. I trust everyone stays well during the lockdown, and we can (perhaps) look forward to a brighter festive season?
All the best for now , Craig
Hope you are well. As we embark on another four week lock down, I made the most of the fabulous sunshine on 2nd and 4th Nov.
The second was a day of sun and showers. I was out carrying out Autumn checks. Prior to checking Treesmill I captured a 2 x 4 HST working the Newquay service at Middleway. The non availability of class 150/2 units no often sees a HST provided instead, as class 158 are not permitted to Newquay.
On the way back, some prolonged showers were replaced with spells of sunshine and stark rainbows. I popped into Sperritt Tunnel at Dobwalls as the sky looked promising as the sun dipped slowly westward. 802108 looked super lit against a foreboding black sky as the recent shower headed East towards Plymouth, and the RHTT was also viewed with 66150/155 still in charge. It's been a while since the season has seen the original allocated pair work solidly throughout the season.
On the 4th, I was at Saltash in the morning (pics to follow) filming with Channel 5 for a forthcoming production.
Then I headed back to base via the golf course at Lostwithiel. This area has been cleared by Ground Control, and I was given permission to take some pictures there. I have never visited here, even with work so it was a pleasure to watch a variety of trains sweep down from Restormel through the reverse curve (my favourite feature) and past the goods loops. With the sun blazing against a cobalt sky, I had an idea for the loop signals and bright red 66020 to stand out. I was fortunate as 66093 in maroon replaced 66020 the very next day. Light was becoming crucial too as the angle of the sun gets lower (before long the cutting will be in shade), and bright days are at a premium these days sadly.
I will try to grab some work pictures during lockdown as I go. I trust everyone stays well during the lockdown, and we can (perhaps) look forward to a brighter festive season?
All the best for now , Craig
2N02 approaches Middleway 2nd November 2020 Copyright Craig Munday,
RHTT approaches Sperritt tunnel on the 2nd November 2020 Copyright Craig Munday,
180108 approaches Seprrit Tunnel 1C80 with a sheepish audience! 2nd November 2020 Copyright Craig Munday
Lostwithiel golf course. 4th November 2020 Copyright Craig Munday,
Lostwithiel run round. 4th November 2020. Copyright Craig Munday.
Lostwithiel run round. 4th November 2020. Copyright Craig Munday.
Lostwithiel golf course. 4th November 2020 Copyright Craig Munday,
Brilliant weather, brilliant and colourful pictures. Many thanks Craig. Sorry for the publishing delay.
An update on the demolition of the
Weymouth Harbour Tramway
Guy Vincent
Thankfully my duties often take me to Weymouth with time to walk the route of the former tramway which is now in the process of being removed. With the watered-down lockdown now in force there was little traffic and very few pedestrians milling around so it was much easier to take pictures in the excellent sunlight. Plus the storage area at the quay terminal was deserted and fully open to pedestrians so I was able to take a close look at the redundant materials before they are taken away for scrap. Here are a few images taken around lunchtime on 5th November.
Weymouth. New Road Surface outside Debenhams. 5th November 2020. Copyright Guy Vincent
Weymouth Tramway Removal by Multi-Storey Car Park (Cosens Quay) 5th November 2020 Copyright Guy Vincent.
Weymouth Tramway Removal 5th November 2020
Weymouth Tramway Removal, Oxy-Acetylene Torch 5th November 2020 Copyright Guy Vincent.
Now walking on towards the terminus at the Quay station.
A view of the lines dipping under Town Bridge. 5th November .2020 Copyright Guy Vincent. Once removed and resurfaced who'd have believed that passengers trains hauled by the mighty '37's' passed under this bridge!
Weymouth Tramway Harbour Area Tracks 5th November .2020 Copyright Guy Vincent.
Meantime back at the site of the Quay station sorting of recovered items is in progress.
Weymouth Quay Scrap Tramway Track Sections Awaiting Dismantling (Wood & Concrete Sleepers Separated) 5th November 2020 Copyright Guy Vincent
Weymouth Quay Redundant Rail Chairs 5th November 2020
Weymouth Quay Scrap Tramway Rails 5th November 2020 Copyright Guy Vincent
Weymouth Quay Broken 1950s Concrete Sleepers Showing High Tension strengthening Wires. 5th November 2020. Copyright Guy Vincent.
Weymouth Quay Tramway Track for Scrap 5th November.2020 Copyright Guy Vincent.
Thanks to you Guy we are able to keep 'tabs' on the demolition of the historic feature at Weymouth. Keep safe, and many thanks.