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29th February 2020

29/2/2020

Back to Back at Long Rock
Andrew Triggs

These two Power Cars have been at Long Rock tucked away for the past couple of weeks receiving attention writes Andrew

200229a Back to Back Power Cars 43171 and 43172 Harry Patch at Long Rock today. Copyright Andrew Triggs

200229b Back to Back Power Cars 43171 and 43172 Harry Patch at Long Rock today. Copyright Andrew Triggs

Thanks Andrew

Long Rock
Ian Morton

3 4095 Harlech Castle at Long Rock. Built June 1926 and withdrawn in December 1961. She was a Penzance engine from December 1957 to June 1960 then moving to Laira and finally Reading. Being cut up at Kings of Norwich in April 1964. Copyright Ian Morton

Thanks Ian

Diesels in the 70s
David Tozer

50033 leaves Penzance 11.6.1974 on a Crew training run. These engines first saw service in Cornwall from the spring of 1974. Copyright David Tozer

08937 at Dawlish Warren on 25.5.1974 being overtaken by a Swindon Cross Country unit of the 120 Class fitted with four character headcode panels.Copyright David Tozer

253016 in 1979 passing the site of the Red Rock Cafe at Dawlish Warren. Copyright David Tozer

Thanks David

Exeter
Paul Barlow

Peaks 45116 and 45009 stand shoulder to shoulder as the 18.10 Paignton to Swansea 1C64 gets an engine change. 30th May 1982. Copyright Paul Barlow

Many thanks Paul

28th February 2020

28/2/2020

Bristol Bath Road
David Tozer

40139 a rarity at Bristol Bath Road Depot. Copyright David Tozer 22.3.1974

One of the Western Region Pullmans at Bristol Bath Road 1.5.1971 Copyright David Tozer

Thanks David

Long Rock
Ian Morton

2 1008 County of Cardigan with an up express passes loaded coal wagons for Penzance Shed 83G at Long Rock Penzance Copyright Ian Morton

Thanks Ian

The Falmouth Branch 158s
Mark Lynam

158769 crosses Collegewood Viaduct, Penryn working 2F83 1515 Truro to Falmouth Docks. Copyright Mark Lynam

158769 Passes Perranwell Station with the village in the foreground working 2T83 1545 Falmouth Docks to Truro. Copyright Mark Lynam

158769 At Trewedna Lane overbridge Perranwell just west of Perranwell, working 2F85 1615 Truro to Falmouth Docks. Copyright Mark Lynam.

Thanks Mark

Taunton Developments
Bill Elston

43189 arrives at Taunton on the 2U12 Penzance to Card27th Feb2020. Coyright Bill Elston. N.B. Work has started on the building of more passenger accomodation on the island platform.

Many thanks Bill

Cowley Bridge Jct.
Paul Barlow

Peak 45042 approaches Cowley Bridge junction with the 10.00 Bradford to Paignton on the 12th June 1982. Copyright Paul Barlow. N.B. An interesting comparison of speed limits - the semaphore signals add a lot to the picture.

Many thanks Paul

27th February 2020

27/2/2020

Long Rock Crossing
Ian Morton

Ian Morton has very kindly sent us a number of photographs taken by his family camera while on holiday in Cornwall. Herewith the first of the series.

Long Rock crossing 4087 Cardigan Castle passes by. This loco was built in June 1925 and withdrawn in May 1964. Copyright Ian Morton. N.B. Ian is the dark haired spectator.

A break from time on the beach - many thanks Ian.

The St Ives Branch
Roger Salter

As it was the first sunny morning for a long time ,I ventured to the St.Ives Branch, finding along the Lelant Golf Course the foot crossing has been chained & padlocked, to get a shot from the other side it is a long r/about detour back over the bridge. Not sure that I ever heard about this?
The new Causeway Rd. railway bridge is having the final scaffolding taken down in preparation for road re-opening on 2/3/20

200226a 150232 Working the St Ives Branch. Copyright Roger Salter

200226b The newly locked gate at the foot crossing on the Lelant Golf Course. Copyright Roger Salter

200226c Signs still evident, no mention of prohibited crossing, although firmly chained and locked. Copyright Roger Salter

200226d The last rements of scaffolding coming down from the new bridge. Copyright Roger Salter

200226e Scaffolding attached to the drilled granite being carefully removed. Copyright Roger Salter

200226f Showing the new foundations on the original granite supports. Copyright Roger Salter

Thanks Roger

Exeter
Paul Barlow

45033 on 1000 Bradford to Paignton 22 May 1982 . Copyright Paul Barlow.

Many thanks Paul

Longrock departure
Andrew Triggs

Evening Roger/Keith
Today Longrock T&RSMD bid farewell to 08410 finally, having previously been sold by tender by GWR, I spoke to a member of Staff while taking the shots enclosed who confirmed it was heading for Middlesborough for a new working life. Haulage being provided by GCS Johnson Ltd
All the Best
Andrew Triggs

08410 departs Longrock. 25th February 2020. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

Many thanks Andrew

26th February 2020

26/2/2020

Exeter
Paul Barlow

45001 is seen passing Exeter West Box at St Davids station with an ammunition train on the 7th June 1982. Copyright Paul Barlow. An unusual working.

Many thanks Paul.

Bristol
Steve Widdowson

58043 Bristol TM 1V59 0720 Glasgow ~ Penzance 'Cornish Scot' F626 17th March 88 Copyright Steve Widdowson

Hi Keith again..
Just found this pic of 58043 at Bristol TM on 0720 Glasgow / Penzance " Cornish Scot " 17th March 1988 ( Gold Cup day at Cheltenham )
I think the 58 only worked between Birmingham / Bristol.
Regards Steve Widdowson

Many thanks Steve.

25th February 2020

25/2/2020

Tug of War
Exeter
Steve Widdowson

50031 Hood forms the other team in a Tug of War at Exeter Railfair with celebrity Pete Waterman on the rope. It's the 1st May 1991 Copyright Steve Widdowson. N.B. Note the Seaton Tram in the background.

Many thanks Steve for this unusual entry

A Devon Variety over the Years
Roger Winnen

910915a Withdrawn Class 50 locomotives at Ocean Sidings on the Plym Estuary. 15th September 1991 Copyright Roger Winnen

780626a 33103 Crosses the bridge at Torrington after returning from Meeth with the Devon Quarryman railtour. Copyright Roger Winnen

801004b A peak at Teignmouth on 4th October 1980. Copyright Roger Winnen

950225c 6024 King Edward 1 rounds the bend at Dawlish Warren on 25th February 1995 Copyright Roger Winnen

Peaks stabled at
Exeter
Paul Barlow

Peaks 45001 and 45063 at Exeter stabling point on the 6th June 1982.. Copyright Paul Barlow.

Many thanks Paul

Eastleigh News
Kevin Jenkin

Kevin on his daily jaunt took the following. Here are some snaps of the track replacement work at Eastleigh on Saturday. Southampton was basically closed to trains over the weekend which was pretty unusual. The Eastleigh damaged section has not been fully replaced (presumably another weekend closure to come), but Winchester to Southampton trains can now stop at Eastleigh platform 2 once again. Now that that facility is available, us commuters have another round of guards strikes to look forward to in March!!!

Eastleigh Derailment repairs. 1 24th February 2020. Copyright Kevin Jenkin.

Eastleigh Derailment repairs. 2 24th February 2020. Copyright Kevin Jenkin.

Eastleigh Derailment repairs. 3 24th February 2020. Copyright Kevin Jenkin.

Many thanks Kevin, one wonders why there are any commuters left!!

24th February 2020

24/2/2020

Exeter Central
Paul Barlow

45063 has just banked 47339 on the 1830 Meldon to Salisbury at Exeter Central 26 May 1982. Copyright Paul Barlow.

Many thanks Paul

St Austell
Dave Anthony

A moment in time as Dave Anthony snaps work in progress on the 'other' footbridge at St Austell. This footbridge was moved from its former location at St Blazey station to its current location to replace a level crossing w.e.f. 25th September 1925. Here we see the. foot bridge being repainted - ex St Blazey. This picture the 23rd February 2020. Copyright Dave Anthony

Many thanks David.

Swindon
Ken Mumford

Train 6Y42 the Hinksey Yard, Oxford to Margam engineering special with locomotives 66529 Top and Tail with 66953.vCopyright Ken Mumford.

56091 with a Chiltern Railways trailer. 22nd February 2020 Ken Mumford

Many thanks Ken

23rd February 2020

23/2/2020

Golden Days at
Exeter
Phil Smith

50037 leaves Exeter St Davids in the 'Golden days' - Copyright Phil Smith

Many thanks Phil.

Penzance 1984
Clive Smith

Penzance Peak 45147 - stands at platform four. 13th October 1984. Copyright Clive Smith.

45147 has arrived at platform 4 at Penzance station on the 13th October 1984 with the 07.50 Bristol TM - Penzance formed of load 6. The return working back to Bristol TM at 13.45 would be formed of additional parcel vans from the sidings behind the peak, increasing the load to 13 for a tidy thrash up the Cornwall main line and over the Devon banks.

Regards
Clive Smith

Many thanks to you Clive.

22nd February 2020

22/2/2020

The St Ives Branch open for business
Roger Salter

200221b 150216 about to cross the new bridge on the St Ives Branch. Copyright Roger Salter

200221c Crossing the new bridge 150216 heads for St Ives. Copyright Roger Salter

200221d Dismantling the crane for the next job at Swansea. Copyright Roger Salter

200221e Hope you arrived safely in Swansea. Copyright Roger Salter

200221f The second load leaves. Copyright Roger Salter

200221g Both cranes leave the 1000 & 300 tonners. Copyright Roger Salter

200221h The Ainscough Crane leaves the site for Swansea. Copyright Roger Salter

Many Thanks Roger

21st February 2020

21/2/2020

Camborne Station noon on Friday
Leslie Curnow

Completing the engineering work at Camborne Station midday on Friday

All photographs are the Copyright of Leslie Curnow

Many Thanks Leslie

The Royal Duchy - 1998
Alan Peters

The Past Times 'The Royal Duchy' storm away from St Blazey with 8F 48773 and Black 5 45110 in charge of the rail tour to Newquay in atrocious weather conditions on 24th October 1998 - Alan Peters

The Royal Duchy at St Blazey. Copyright Alan Peters.

Many thanks Alan
Not your usual modern image, but still a good one.

A roundup of some of the local rail happening over the past week
Mick House.

DB Schenker 66 150 stands by the level crossing at Roskear. 18-02-2020. Copyright Mick House.

Rail-Vac number 3, Vacuuming up Ballast at St Erth. 16-02-2020. Copyright Mick House.

Rail-Vac 3 has finished the job and new ballast has been reinstated. 18-02-2020. Copyright Mick House.

The old B3301 rail bridge that was part of the St Ives Branch. 18-02-2020. Copyright Mick House.

Ainscough 1000 ton crane is deploying new ballast before the new bridge go’s in. 18-02-2020. Copyright Mick House.

The new rail bridge is almost ready for installation. 18-02-2020. Copyright Mick House.

The construction site from Lelant Slating’s station. 18-02-2020. Copyright Mick House.

Finally in place, but still hidden behind sheeted scaffolding. 19-02-2020. Copyright Mick House.

Class 66 111 travelling over Brea Tunnel on its way towards Camborne. 19-02-2020. Copyright Mick House.

On the rear of the train is Class 66 054 about pass over Brea Tunnel. 19-02-2020. Copyright Mick House.

A gem at St Erth
David Cook

Please find attached a photograph which your members might find of interest.
As you know I have spent the last few years tracking down photographs of 4566 (during her pre-preservation life) and this is one I have acquired as I thought it summed up what working on a branch line was all about. The Driver drinking tea whilst passing the time of day with station staff before setting off with the next train for St. Ives

You will note that the engine featured is in actual fact 4571 however, the engine shunting in the background is 4566, hence my interest.

The photograph is another taken by the late Peter Gray (copyright Transport Treasury) and is dated 6/2/1960, a few months before 4566 went to Newton Abbot for a light casual repair (being the last locomotive overhauled in the works prior to closure to steam)

As with previous submissions I have forwarded to the Cornwall Railway Society could I ask if any of your members might be able to put names to the three men in the photograph.

Best Wishes, David Cook (4566 Group)

4571 stands awaiting to form the next service to St Ives. Copyright the late Peter Gray Transport Treasury

Many thanks David for the excellent and most interesting picture a Peter Gray Gem (Courtesy Transport Treasury); Can any viewers help David out re the names of crew members please.

Blatchford Viaduct
Chris Harvey

16th February 2002 A Class 47 works the 11.50 Virgin service from Plymouth. Copyright Chris Harvey

20th February 2020

20/2/2020

Class 158 Works the Falmouth Branch
Mark Lynam

Today a Class 158 has made it onto the Falmouth branch for the first time since Wessex Trains I believe. I managed to get a shot at every station!

The 158 atTruro before working 2F81 1430 to Falmouth Docks. Copyright Mark Lynam

158749 at Perranwell working 2F79 1330 Truro to Falmouth Docks. Copyright Mark Lynam.

158749 working 2F75 1130 Truro to Falmouth Docks at Penryn passing 150266. Copyright Mark Lynam

In a brief bit of sun 158749 calls at Penmere on 2F77 1230 Truro to Falmouth Docks. Copyright Mark Lynam

158749 returning up the branch at Falmouth Town on 2T77 1300 Falmouth Docks to Truro. Copyright Mark Lynam

158749 at Falmouth Docks ready to head back to Truro at 1200. Copyright Mark Lynam

Many Thanks Mark

More from the 1994 Exeter Rail Fair and associated special trains
Roger Winnen

940502a Three 37s on the Dawlish Sea Wall hauling the Hertfordshire Big E special to Paignton 37896 37796 37799. Copyright Roger Winnen

940502b The returning special departs Paignton. Copyright Roger Winnen

940501f 50027 Lion at the Exeter Rail Fair.Copyright Roger Winnen

940501g Class 85 Electric Locomotive 85101 off the beaten track at the Exeter Rail Fair. Copyright Roger Winnen

940501h Thomas the Tank Engine entertains the children. Copyright Roger Winnen

940501i D120 looking spick and span at the open day. A familiar class of engine in days gone by. Copyright Roger Winnen

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