Don't forget our Indoor Meetings commence this coming Saturday at the Memorial Hall Redruth Methodist Church at 18.30;
The evening will be presented by John Ball and the subject will be the 'Railways of Ireland'.
The seating will be arranged in accordance with guidance and sanitising will be available at the door, masks may be worn if you feel comfortable with this precaution. A normal service of refreshments will be available though we will be using cardboard cups. We look forward to an excellent evening.
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The evening will be presented by John Ball and the subject will be the 'Railways of Ireland'.
The seating will be arranged in accordance with guidance and sanitising will be available at the door, masks may be worn if you feel comfortable with this precaution. A normal service of refreshments will be available though we will be using cardboard cups. We look forward to an excellent evening.
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Getting ready for re-opening to
Okehampton
Chris Bellett
Okehampton
Chris Bellett
The following provides very interesting information on the operation of this latest development on the railway scene.
GW608 - CREDITON TO COLEFORD (MELDON LINE) CREDITON TO OKEHAMPTON SINGLE LINE
The line of route GW608 has been extended to include the former Dartmoor Railway from former Coleford Junction (183m 69ch) to Meldon Quarry (Okehampton) and operated by Network Rail (infrastructure manager).
Delete all references to line of route GW609. The single line between Crediton and former Coleford Junction will continue to be known as the Up/Down Okehampton line. Beyond former Coleford Junction, and to Meldon Quarry, the line will be known as the Up/Down Dartmoor single line. From Crediton, the down direction is now Okehampton. Until further notice the end of the single line will be a stop board (CN102) at the Meldon Quarry end of Okehampton (197m 28ch). A fixed distant signal (CN100) will be provided 510 metres on approach to the stop board.
Method of working
The One-train working regulations applies between Crediton (facing points 23A) and Okehampton. A train-staff labelled “Crediton– Okehampton” has been provided and normally kept in Crediton signal box. The start of one-train working will be indicated by a line side sign, just the Meldon side of facing points 23A (approximately 177m 30ch). The section signal leading onto the single line at Crediton will be CN4. In the other direction, the home signal will be CN3.
Speeds
Until further notice a temporary speed restriction (TSR) of 55 miles per hour (mph) applies to passenger trains (loaded or empty) and light locomotives between Crediton (facing points 23A) and 195m 00ch. A 30mph TSR applies to all other trains. A differential permissible speed of 30/45 mph will apply between 195m 00ch and a 25mph permissible speed which starts at the Crediton end of Okehampton. There are instances of a lower speed TSR inside the higher (55 mph) TSR. Termination indicator(s) is not placed at the end of the lower speed TSR, instead a 55mph speed indicator will be placed showing the higher speed TSR. See also Section A of this notice concerning lower speed TSR(s) which apply.
Level Crossing
The following footpath (FP) and user worked (UWC) level crossings have been upgraded to Overlay Miniature Stop Light (OMSL) type, with red (do not cross) and green (safe to cross) warning lights (R/G), telephones and signs giving instructions to users: 184m 00ch - Penstone FP 187m 04ch - Common Moor No.1 UWC 185m 41ch - Two Moors Way FP 186m 15ch - Landsend UWC 188m 03ch - Buttisland UWC 194m 66ch - Corscombe UWC New whistle (W) board shave been provided on either side of Park No.2 LC (179m 54ch) on the Okehampton and North Devon single lines.
Okehampton
A single platform (situated on the up side of the single line) capable of accommodating 4 x 23m long vehicles has been provided at Okehampton.
Automatic Warning System (AWS)
A permanent AWS magnet has been provided 150 metres on approach to the distant signal (CN100) outside Okehampton. The magnet is not suppressed for up direction movements and a cancelling indicator will be provided. Telecommunications Until further notice, the GSM-R area remains as published in the Sectional Appendix (start/end 183m 79ch).
See local instructions in Section D of this notice concerning duties of the guard in lieu of train radio coverage on the single line.
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Kind Regards,
Chris Bellett
Retired S&T Engineer
CRS Member
The line of route GW608 has been extended to include the former Dartmoor Railway from former Coleford Junction (183m 69ch) to Meldon Quarry (Okehampton) and operated by Network Rail (infrastructure manager).
Delete all references to line of route GW609. The single line between Crediton and former Coleford Junction will continue to be known as the Up/Down Okehampton line. Beyond former Coleford Junction, and to Meldon Quarry, the line will be known as the Up/Down Dartmoor single line. From Crediton, the down direction is now Okehampton. Until further notice the end of the single line will be a stop board (CN102) at the Meldon Quarry end of Okehampton (197m 28ch). A fixed distant signal (CN100) will be provided 510 metres on approach to the stop board.
Method of working
The One-train working regulations applies between Crediton (facing points 23A) and Okehampton. A train-staff labelled “Crediton– Okehampton” has been provided and normally kept in Crediton signal box. The start of one-train working will be indicated by a line side sign, just the Meldon side of facing points 23A (approximately 177m 30ch). The section signal leading onto the single line at Crediton will be CN4. In the other direction, the home signal will be CN3.
Speeds
Until further notice a temporary speed restriction (TSR) of 55 miles per hour (mph) applies to passenger trains (loaded or empty) and light locomotives between Crediton (facing points 23A) and 195m 00ch. A 30mph TSR applies to all other trains. A differential permissible speed of 30/45 mph will apply between 195m 00ch and a 25mph permissible speed which starts at the Crediton end of Okehampton. There are instances of a lower speed TSR inside the higher (55 mph) TSR. Termination indicator(s) is not placed at the end of the lower speed TSR, instead a 55mph speed indicator will be placed showing the higher speed TSR. See also Section A of this notice concerning lower speed TSR(s) which apply.
Level Crossing
The following footpath (FP) and user worked (UWC) level crossings have been upgraded to Overlay Miniature Stop Light (OMSL) type, with red (do not cross) and green (safe to cross) warning lights (R/G), telephones and signs giving instructions to users: 184m 00ch - Penstone FP 187m 04ch - Common Moor No.1 UWC 185m 41ch - Two Moors Way FP 186m 15ch - Landsend UWC 188m 03ch - Buttisland UWC 194m 66ch - Corscombe UWC New whistle (W) board shave been provided on either side of Park No.2 LC (179m 54ch) on the Okehampton and North Devon single lines.
Okehampton
A single platform (situated on the up side of the single line) capable of accommodating 4 x 23m long vehicles has been provided at Okehampton.
Automatic Warning System (AWS)
A permanent AWS magnet has been provided 150 metres on approach to the distant signal (CN100) outside Okehampton. The magnet is not suppressed for up direction movements and a cancelling indicator will be provided. Telecommunications Until further notice, the GSM-R area remains as published in the Sectional Appendix (start/end 183m 79ch).
See local instructions in Section D of this notice concerning duties of the guard in lieu of train radio coverage on the single line.
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Kind Regards,
Chris Bellett
Retired S&T Engineer
CRS Member
Many thanks to Chris Bellett for forwarding this detail to us - it is very encouraging - we wish the operation every success.
Andrew Triggs concludes his
Somerset Holiday
Somerset Holiday
Hi Keith/Roger,
The last selection of 'On Tour' photos taken today, from the western end of Taunton, back Home tomorrow. (9th September 2021)
All the Best
Andrew
The last selection of 'On Tour' photos taken today, from the western end of Taunton, back Home tomorrow. (9th September 2021)
All the Best
Andrew
1. Viewed from Silk Mill Roadbridge, Freightliner 66566 propelling at western end of Fairwater Yard. 8th September 2021. Copyright Andrew Triggs,
2. Shortly after, XC 43304/208 working 1V50 06.06 Edinburgh-Plymouth heads west. 8th September 2021. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
3. At the Taunton end of Fairwater Yard, 66556 to the left with recently arrived 66561,light Engine from Westbury at 13.06. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
4. Back at Silk Mill Bridge XC 43366/207 working 1S51 12.27 Plymouth-Edinburgh heading to Taunton. 8th September 2021. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
5. A quick trip to Bishops Lydeard to capture GWR 'Mogul' 2-6-0 No.9351 leading the 14.45 service for Dunster at the WSR. 8th September 2021. Copyright Andrew Triggs,
Many thanks Andrew for your excellent compilation - you certainly made very good use of your holiday.
'Slim Jim'; at
Plymouth, Mutley
Clive Smith
Plymouth, Mutley
Clive Smith
Rare Hither Green allocated 'Slim Jim' 33207 had earlier arrived at Plymouth on the Sunday 09.35 Exeter to Plymouth on the 26th June 1983. The loco for this train would be anything spare on Exeter stabling point so produced 31s, peaks, 47s and 50s too. The engine would take its stock to Laira and return the coaches as the 17.35 ECS from Laira to Malago Vale sidings in Bristol. However this was routed via Plymouth station in order to detach the Paddington sleeper portion of two coaches to be later added to the portion from Penzance that night. 33207 is seen in the picture emerging from Mutley Tunnel heading through Lipson with the ECS. 33207 is still going strong with West Coast Railways.
Regards
Clive Smith
Regards
Clive Smith
Slim Jim 33207 Seen at the eastern end of Mutley Tunnel, Plymouth. 26th June 1983. Copyright Clive Smith.
Many thanks Clive - the abundance of information much appreciated.
Laira '78
Paul Barlow
Paul Barlow
46026 Leicestershire and Derbyshire Yeomanry peers from the shed at Laira its standing on lifting jacks. 29th August 1978. Copyright Paul Barlow.
Many thanks Paul - the good old days.