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18th June 2019

18/6/2019

Devon Weekend Ramblings
Pt 2 Torrington Station
Andrew Triggs

A visit to Torrington Station after visiting Meeth, where it now trades as the 'Puffing Billy Trading Company', sadly it was closed so no inside shots could be taken, but the Tarka Valley Railway have their stock and base there, since forming in 2008. 2 Diesel Shunters 'Torrington Cavalier' and 'Progress' at either end with a Mk1 TSO no.3924, Oil tanker no.PO 653, BR Clay Hood no.743169 and Brake Van no.954681 were on site
All the Best
Andrew

The Main Station Buildings, viewed from the car park 14.6.2019 Copyright Andrew Triggs

Looking down the platform, in the Watergate Halt direction 14.6.2019. Copyright Andrew Triggs

The classic Torrington road bridge shot, looking towards Bideford 14.6.2019 Copyright Andrew Triggs

The TVR stock in the platform at Torrington 14.6.2019 Copyright Andrew Triggs

The restored concrete station sign 14.6.2019. Copyright Andrew Triggs

The signalbox view -
St Erth Remodelled
Craig Munday

The recent enhancement works on the Bay platform are now largely complete. The new curved platform is exaggerated through a telephoto lens as the four car train awaits departure, still controlled by semaphore signals. The new high density platform and car park spaces has resulted in the Park and Ride station at Lelant Saltings being closed. Lelant Saltings opened in 1977 and revolutionized day trips to the road congested resort. An improved journey time of 11 minutes now applies without the Saltings call.

Also of note is the still extant, though shortened Bay Siding to the right hand side.

Kind regards, Craig Munday
Many thanks indeed Craig, your privileged views are much appreciated.

08.22 on the 16th June 2019. Copyright Craig Munday.

08.54 16th June 2019. Copyright Craig Munday.

150 238 leaves for yet another trip down the branch while a Castle Class waits in the up platform. 13.45 16th June 2019. Copyright Craig Munday.

A brilliant sight at
Bristol Temple Meads
Paul Negus

What a lovely sight - a rake of ten gleaming red and cream coaches under the train shed at Temple Meads this morning! It's great to see coaches with no peeling roof paint and I do like Saphos Train's logo.

Braunton and support coach - red and cream too - plus two Class 47s were tucked away in Barton Hill TMD just to the east of the station.

These had formed the English Riviera Express which featured on the website yesterday.

Best wishes, Paul Negus Many thanks Paul.

BTM SAPHOS COACHES - the logo. 16th June 2019 Copyright Paul Negus

BTM SAPHOS COACHES from the west. 16th June 2019 Copyright Paul Negus

BTM SAPHOS COACHES from the east. 16th June 2019 Copyright Paul Negus. Don't they look grand?

Activity at
Long Rock
Martin Scane

A general yard view. 17th June 2019.

Tintagel Castle reversing the Night Riviera stock into the depot. 17th June 2019 Copyright Martin Scane.

Many thanks Martin.

17th June 2019

17/6/2019

Devon Weekend Ramblings Part 1 Meeth Halt 14.6.2019
Andrew Triggs

A weekend away gave me the opportunity to visit some disused railways sites, the 1st of 4 emails, starting with covering Meeth Halt, which only lasted from 27.7.1925 to 1.3.1965, while driving past by car on the way to Great Torrington.

1. With a short working life of just under 40 years, Meeth Halt survives as part of the Tarka Trail, looking towards Petrockstowe 14.6.2019 Copyright Andrew Triggs

2. In the opposite direction, along the platform, still in good condition, towards Hatherleigh 14.6.2019. Copyright Andrew Triggs

3. From the former line and Level Crossing site by the A386 road 14.6.2019. Copyright Andrew Triggs

Thanks Andrew

Redruth Viaduct
Paddy Bradley Collection

An unusual view of the timber viaduct at Redruth taken from West Trewirgie Road, above the school. -From the Paddy Bradley Collection. A very significant building to the right of centre is the now long gone Flower Pot Chapel which was destroyed by fire. On this side of the embankment lies Treruffe Chapel - this building has survived the ravages of time and has been converted into flats. Brunels viaduct is 489' long with a maximun height of 61' was partially replaced in 1887 by a masonry structure built alongside the timberwork. viaduct. Being in the centre of town there wasn't sufficient space to build the double track replacement structure alongside the existing viaduct and in consequence the replacement viaduct was built in two halves lengthwise, once one half was completed the timber structure was removed and work continued. Looking at the structure from below it is impossible to see any joint between the two halves. Work started in 1887 and was completed in August 1888.

A more familiar view of the timber structure, again from the Paddy Bradley Collection.

The English Riviera Express
Paul Barlow

Many thanks to you Paul, a wonderful shot, a real reward for your efforts.

288A 34046 Braunton with the 08.00 Bristol to Kingswear seen here climbing towards tunnel Whiteball on the 16 June 2019. Copyright Paul Barlow

16th June 2019

16/6/2019

The English Riviera Express
Guy Vincent and David Tozer

SR 34046 'Braunton' pauses at Bradford-on-Avon to pick up passengers that have booked on Saphos Trains 1Z27 0800 Bristol Temple Meads-Kingswear (for Dartmouth) 'English Riviera Express'. According to the Saphos website, bizarrely Network Rail would not permit the return leg of the trip to set down here, instead Saphos advised those who would have done to instead alight at Westbury for a connecting GWR service. No reason was given by NR for this strange turn of events.
Best regards, Guy Vincent. Many thanks to you Guy.

Bradford-on-Avon. 34046 hauls the 1Z27 the English Riviera Express on the 16th June .2019 Copyright Guy Vincent

34046 steaming happily as the English Riviera Express passes Exeter. 16th June 2019 Copyright David Tozer

Many thanks to Guy and David for the above reports.

Roger Matthews celebrates
Royal Albert Bridge Crossing
Gareth Thornton

Hi Keith, Today at 08:00 hrs marked 50 years since signalman Roger Matthew's joined the railway. When asked what he wanted to do to mark the event he said he'd like to walk across the Tamar Bridge. I was lucky enough to be among the few he asked to come along, how could I say no? So here's a couple of shots from this morning. The first picture shows Roger, an obvious Brunel fan with Steve Allen, the local operations manager who worked really hard to make it happen. All in all a great experience for all who attended, now to see what Roger has planned for the next 50 years! Congratulations to Roger on the celebration of a Happy Event, and thanks to Gareth for the pictures.

Roger Matthews with Steve Allen the local Operations Manager who made it all happen. 09.01 16th June 2019 Copyright Gareth Thornton N.B. Picture taken at the end of the walk - across and back.

Roger Webster and the lucky team at the start of the walk from Saltash. 07.36 16th June 2019. Copyright Gareth Thornton

It's 07.30 on the morning of the 16th June as the 'Ghost of Brunel' alias Roger Matthews surveys his masterpiece some 160 years on. Copyright Gareth Thornton.

Brunel on the steps of the Royal Albert Bridge Signalbox. 08.31 16th June 2019. Copyright Gareth Thornton.

The way back, viewed from the Devon side. 08.40 16th June 2019. Copyright Gareth Thornton.

Roger Mathews en-route back to Kernow. N.B. We believe the real Brunel went over on a trolley!!08.43 16th June 2019. Copyright Gareth Thornton.

Molinnis Crossing
Bugle 2019
Roger Winnen

190615a Molinnis Crossing Bugle on 15th June 2019 Copyright Roger Winnen

190615b With the warning bells of the crossing sounding and expecting the 09.40 service from Newquay to Dundee the 09.03 Plymouth Newquay service took me by surprise as I was facing the wrong direction as it heads away through Bugle Station. Copyright Roger Winnen P.S. Information from Realtime Trains state that the Plymouth to Newquay service and the returning Cross Country service was cancelled owing to an issue with the train crew.

190615c 43093 Old Oak Common working the 09.34 Exeter to Newquay service. Copyright Roger Winnen

190615d The Atlantic Coast Express heads for Newquay seen after leaving Goonbarrow Junction on the approach to Bugle Station. Copyright Roger Winnen

Cardiff
Michael Forward

Hello Roger, I hope you are well,nice pictures on the site ,as always.
I attach the first of two pictures taken at Cardiff on 4 December 1981,this shows 45148 on a service to Bristol. How times have changed!.
Copyright Michael Forward

A few moments later and the sun came out to shine on 37271 heading East with a short steel train.
Thanks for dealing with these,all the best, Michael
Copyright Michael Forward

Many Thanks Michael

Purton
Ken Mumford

FLYING SCOTSMAN passing the second foot-crossing north of Purton station earlier this morning. As it approached us it was clear friom the exhaust that issued forth from the loco's double chimney that the fireman was feeding the loco's fire frequently.
It was noted that between the former Purton station and my vantage point there were several trespassers!
Kind regards, Ken Mumford Many thanks Ken

FLYING SCOTSMAN at Purton 15th 2019 Copyright Ken Mumford

Featuring
Perranwell
The late John Cornelius

It should be noted that at the time the late John Cornelius was BR staff and as such the positions in which he took some of these photographs in 2007 was acceptable.

The old cast sign, a joy to behold. Copyright The late John Cornelius.

A newer replacement sign, remember Wessex Trains, now history. Copyright The late John Cornelius.

Looking towards Falmouth - the old up platform just visible on the right. Copyright The late John Cornelius.

Looking towards Truro. Copyright The late John Cornelius.

A view of the platform. Copyright The late John Cornelius.

150 253 calls with an up service on a rather dismal day. Note the Wessex livery. The late John Cornelius.

15th June 2019

15/6/2019

Last day at
Helston
Michael Forward

Hello again Roger, Seeing today’s picture of the road side of Helston station has inspired me to send my own picture on the same day,3 November 1962.This shows D6312 on a late afternoon service for Gwinear Road.A fellow enthusiast’s notebook intrudes into the picture. A lot of enthusiasts there on that sad day. I did not travel on the last service.
What memories, Michael. Many thanks Michael

The last day at Helston. D6312 stands waiting to return to Gwinear Road with the 16.10 afternoon service. Copyright Michael Forward,

Recalling the Peaks
Neil Phillips

Hi Keith,
I saw Clive Smith’s photo of 46014 at Exeter St David’s on 4/1/83, and thought it worth mentioning that, as D151, this Peak was the first of its type to reach Penzance on 30/12/69. This was the start of local crew-training on Class 46 and my photo of it at Truro the following day – with overactive steam heating boiler (and the sun about to set on the Swinging Sixties).
D151 was renumbered to 46014 in December 1973, its nose ends were modified from centre headcode panels to twin marker lights in March 1977, and it survived long enough to become one of the final 10 Class 46s in traffic, being withdrawn from Gateshead in May 1984 and scrapped at Swindon Works in February 1986.
Best regards, Neil Phillips Many thanks Neil for all the details

D151 stands at Truro with the 08.30 Paddington to Penzance on the 31st December 1962. Copyright Neil Phillips

14th June 2019

14/6/2019

CRS Railtour on the **
Portreath Branch!
Paddy Bradley

Directors on Portreath branch Hayle Rly PC dated 4th August 1904. Copyright Paddy Bradley Collection. -- This marvellous picture of what might have been the first railtour in Cornwall, almost certainly on the Portreath branch. This is long before the days of 'Petticoat Government' so it must have been a pleasure outing along the branch. Take a look at the passengers dressed in all their finery. There appear to be nine ladies three young men and two children. The driver poses on his steed. From the steps leaning against the wagon which is fitted with 'dumb buffers', this is obviously a posed photograph, and what a gem. Perhaps the party were just about to disembark for a walk to the beach or had just returned from an outing there. The date on the postcard is 4th August 1904.

A much appreciated comment from Roy Hart who had an early view of this photograph.
This photo was taken at the approach to the summit of Portreath incline. I think 'Directors' is someone's guess, or a joke, as the occupants of the wagon are mostly female. I'd say directors of any company at that time were exclusively male!). There appears to be only one male present over the age of about 15. This is some sort of social gathering (note the ladder up to the wagon) and is perhaps the GWR doing a favour for the Bassets, who owned all the land around there.
The incline summit is in the distance around the curve. The winding engine is off the picture to the left.
I would date this around 1900. Note that the wagon has 'dumb' buffers. The engine is an early 0-6-0 saddle tank from Carn Brea shed.
The Portreath branch was most certainly not authorised for passenger trains (though there were excursions in Hayle Railway/ WCR days, when rules were lax) so for this to happen in the GWR era, you needed big influence!

Roy Many thanks Roy

Re the double asterisk in the heading ** re railtour I can only add - if only!! Th CRS have done walks over bits of the branch which are still accessible.
If you wish to see our collection on the Portreath branch and Poldice tramway please click here.

Winnen's Westerns
Penzance
Roger Winnen

D1068 Western Reliance with the Royal Mail at Penzance. 12th June 1975 Copyright Roger Winnen. Note the lamp 'going spare' on the platform!!

13th June 2019

13/6/2019

Around the Exeter area
3rd March 1978
Roger Winnen

780303a The old water tower at Exeter St David's together with a departmental coach TDW7001?W which possibly was the old Barry Coach which worked the Hemyock Branch. Copyright Roger Winnen

780303b The Exmouth Junction concrete footbridge at Exeter Central Station. Copyright Roger Winnen

780303c A DMU departs Exeter Central for Exmouth. Copyright Roger Winnen

780303d St James Park Halt. Copyright Roger Winnen

780303e A Class 33 heads the ExeterSt David's to Brighton service seen passing St James Park Halt. Copyright Roger Winnen

Helston
Paddy Bradley

The exterior of Helston station. This must have been taken shortly before closure as the middle poster of the three below the Refreshment sign bears the ominous words 'Public Notice'. The nearest car bears the registration of AF. At that time all Cornish Registered vehicles were either AF, CV, or RL. From the Paddy Bradley Collection. N.B. A similar photograph by Mike Roach in our Helston branch collection which shows the same car parked on the pavement and is dated 3rd November 1962.

Just the ticket
Andrew Jones

Reminders of a good day out and also of a ticket not seen these days. Copyright Andrew Jones.

Many thanks Andrew. Did you take any pictures on the Anniversary Tour?

12th June 2019

12/6/2019

Operational Problems on
Dainton Bank
Clive Smith

It's 5pm and 46014 stands at Exeter St Davids on platform 1 with the 1V15 10.50 Newcastle - Plymouth relief train on the 4th January 1983. This was a fairly lightweight load seven but I was looking forward to a run over the South Devon banks behind the one of the diminishing class 46s. Alas it was not to be as half an hour later 46014 was literally running on fumes as it ran out of fuel, the train grinding to a halt by Stoneycombe quarry and this was where we remained for another 80 minutes. 47128 was running light from Tavistock Junction and passed us at 18.15 heading east and was promptly turned around at Newton Abbot and then ordered to push the stricken relief train. We were under way at 18.50 and pushed into Totnes where a 15 minute run-round took place before 47128 hauled the the failed 46014 and the relief to Plymouth arriving just under two hours late. A sorry tale and a reminder to check fuel gauges.
Regards Clive Smith Many thanks Clive

Many thanks Clive for the details of what must have been a very frustrating yet interesting journey.

Large Problem arrives at
Carn Brea Yard
Paddy Bradley Collection

A rather large unloading problem arrives in Carn Brea station yard. In the background lies Carn Brea, unfortunately in each of these photographs the monument lies behind an object in the foreground, however in this view the dim outline of the castle can be seen. From the Paddy Bradley Collection.

A note by Jack Trounson, his handwriting on the back of the photograph.

Before commencement of the unloading work. From the Paddy Bradley Collection.

Writing again by Jack Trounson.

The dangerous and delicate operation is carried out as the traction engine is dragged sideways off the wagon. From the Paddy Bradley Collection

Note again by Jack Trounson.

A much appreciated note on the above pictures by expert Roy Hart
A bit of background: New Cook's Kitchen shaft at South Crofty opened in the 1920s with, as was common, a secondhand beam pumping engine. These engines worked continuously, of course. At 5-45 am on December 28th 1950 (a singularly cold night, it seems) the beam cracked and broke (the engine being in motion, of course) and a 7 -ton piece of it crashed downwards, fortunately not crashing down the shaft and smashing all the pitwork, but landing at the lip of the shaft. Electric pumps were quickly installed, but there was a lot of heavy lifting to do, so the company hired a traction engine for the job. These pictures show it being unloaded at Carn Brea station.
Carn Brea station box (closed in 1953) can be seen. The handwriting is, of course, Jack Trounson's.

11th June 2019

11/6/2019

47815's History
Paul Barlow

A couple of shots of 47815. The first it is seen leaving Exeter St Davids today on the 1026 Leicester-Laira barrier vehicle move, to collect HST stock for storage (and probably eventual scrapping!)

The second in a previous life, nearly 19 years ago when still in front line service for FGW. It is heading the 1252 Penzance-Paddington seen rushing past Rewe. The date is 11 August 2000.

Kind regards, Paul Barlow. Many thanks to you Paul.

47815 1026 Leicester-Laira 5V84 9th June 2019 Copyright Paul Barlow

47815 1252 Penzance-Paddington at Rewe taken on the 11 August 2000 . Copyright Paul Barlow

Further to my shots of 47815 I have researched it's history. It has carried 3 names and was loaned to CEBG as a static generator in 1976 (as was I believe Peak 45029 at a later date, 1981?)
I have also scanned the article concerning it CEGB hire from Railway Magazine dated March 1976
Details as below
It was built as D1748 ~ July 1st 1964
47 155 ~ February 1974
47 660 ~ September 1986 converted to ETH
47 815 ~ August 1989
Names
47 815
~ Abertawe Landore
~ At Swansea High St. Station by Councillor John Davies, Lord Mayor of Swansea on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the station. July 1st 2000
~ Plates removed by 03/2005

47 815
~ GREAT WESTERN
~ At Crewe Works Open Day September 11th 2005

47 815
~ Lost Boys 68-88
~ At Crewe Station Nov 2018

Courtesy Railway Magazine March 1976.

Cockwood Harbour
8th June 2019
Andrew Triggs

Three photographs from the time honoured
Cockwood Harbour, a truly classic location in the sun.
All the Best
Andrew

XC 1E67 at Cockwood Harbour (16.40 Paignton-Leeds HST) timed at 17.16 Copyright Andrew Triggs

GWR 2C51 17.50 Exeter St Davids-Penzance 2+4 GTi HST passing by at 17.59. Copyright Andrew Triggs

Highlight of the afternoon LNER A4 No.60009 'Union of South Africa' passing with the 'Dartmouth Express' 1Z79 17.30 Kingswear-Guildford. Copyright Andrew Triggs

Penzance on a
Summer Sunday
Craig Munday

A most enjoyable weekend spent at my favourite Cornish boxes, the P's... Par and Penzance. The weekends are frenetic these days, not the slumbering Sundays of the 1990s when the service was sparse. We move as many people on a Sunday as a Friday these days.

Midday at Penzance saw three 2x4 HST sets occupy the station for six minutes. With some thoughtful platforming (!) I got them in platforms 4,3 and 2. The blue power cars sat in the sun of platform four for a few hours. Later in the afternoon, the four platforms were occupied with our standard traction for some years to come, Voyager, IET and short formed HST. But then, as we know, nothing stays the same for ever does it?

The evening brought in some the most awesome cloud effects I've ever seen over Mounts Bay. We stayed dry whilst the rest of the County took a battering from thunder and vicious showers.

Some pictures from the days: -

Kind regards, Craig Plenty of variety - many thanks Craig.

Three 2 x 4 HSTs occupy the platforms at Penzance Here's a line up including three 2x4 sets. 43009/160 and 43097/092 43187/170 in the midday sun. 9th June 2019 Copyright Craig Munday

A dramatic view of Penzance signalbox in the threatening clouds. 9th June 2019. Copyright Craig Munday

From the shelter of the box a class 158 heads into the station. 9th June 2019.

10th June 2019

10/6/2019

Saturday 8th June 2019
Dartmoor Railway
English Electric Day
Andrew Triggs

Covering the Running Day on the Dartmoor Railway, staring residents 31452, 08937 and Thumper 1132. Former NR 31285 has still to arrive at the Dartmoor railway as we speak
All the Best
Andrew

1. 31452 awaiting departure for Coleford Junction with the 10.00 from Okehampton. Copyright Andrew Triggs

2. Thumper No.1132 at Meldon Quarry. Copyright Andrew Triggs

3. 08937 trundling away from Okehampton, following working with the Line's Thumper on the Meldon shuttle

4. 31452 at Meldon Quarry, awaiting the road back to Okehampton and onwards to Coleford Junction. Copyright Andrew Triggs

5. Coleford Junction stopboard was not reached on the day due to a minor mud slip on the line, photographed from the Ex 10.00 from Okehampton. Copyright Andrew Triggs

Redruth
From the air
Paddy Bradley

Yet more interesting views from the Paddy Bradley Collection. This time from the air. The following pictures are from the same aerial view which was too large to fit the scanner. Many thanks to Paddy for making his collection available to the CRS.

Redruth looking to the south west, this view is dated 18th August 1932. Note the railway passing through the 22 yard tunnel just before the station. Noticeable is a van parked in the bay platform. This view is soon after the transfer of goods facilities to Drump Lane Goods yard and the sidings on the down side have been lifted. The station building on the up side is the original smaller structure. Just across the road from the station building lies the three storey Jarvis store whilst immediately beyond the houses are in an area known as Jack's Splatt - these were destroyed by enemy action during world war 2 - the area is now occupied by the Post Office. To the right of this picture the very large building is Flower Pot Methodist Chapel - this was sadly destroyed by fire during the 1970's. the area now being occupied by a car park which takes its name from the former chapel. From the Paddy Bradley collection.

Looking to the south west but slightly to the right of the previous picture. The reference being the former Flowerpot Methodist Chapel - the large building to the left of this view. In the foreground can be seen, bottom right, Drump Road bridge. A bracket signal is clearly visible. In the distance the clear expanse of grass is that of the Fairfield, Coach Lane being beyond. Copyright the Paddy Bradley Collection.

Classic Traction at
Westbury
Guy Vincent

Classic traction at Westbury today (9th) with 37059 and 37038 returning empty stock to Eastleigh from yesterday's Taunton-York & return charter. After running round the coaches they departed on time and headed off south up Dilton Marsh bank towards Warminster and the former Southern Region. It's always nice to see these classic British Railways designed locos working on the main line almost 60 years after they first appeared. One wonders whether the second generation imported designs will last as long?

Regards, Guy Vincent. Many thanks Guy - smashing pictures - a super spread.

Westbury 37038 & 37059 arrive and are uncoupled. It is the 9th June 2019 Copyright Guy Vincent

Westbury 37038 & 37059 are in the process of running round prior to departing for Salisbury. 9th June 2019 Copyright Guy Vincent

Bonus shots
Guy Vincent

Two more shots of the 'Syphons'. 37059 and 37038 approaching Westbury this afternoon on the 5Z76 Taunton-Eastleigh ECS and then storming up the 1 in 75 gradient past Dilton Marsh Halt, now with 37038 leading.
Guy Vincent Many thanks once again Guy - you're doing us proud.

37059 & 37038 approaching Westbury from Taunton. 9th June 2019 Copyright Guy Vincent

Having run round at Westbury 37038 & 37059 on the 5Z76 Taunton-Eastleigh storm up the bank past Dilton Marsh Halt. A most impressive sound and sight. 9th June 2019 Copyright Guy Vincent

9th June 2019

9/6/2019

59003
At Home weekend
Guy Vincent

59003 'Yeoman Highlander' at rest stabled between two sets of buffers in Westbury down yard on the morning of 8th. This loco, new in early 1986, was sold by Foster Yeoman in 1997 and spent almost 18 years in Germany before being purchased by GB Railfreight and returned to the UK in October 2014. On 13th of that month I ventured to Oxford and caught it in poor weather as it was towed down from Immingham docks to Eastleigh works for repairs, not of course knowing at that time where it would end up being used. Of late it has been semi-permanently based at Westbury where it's duties almost exclusively comprise M-F shuttling back and forth to Eastleigh twice-daily with engineer's trip freights. Unfortunately it is not easy to catch this loco in close proximity to one of it's fellow 59/0 series as they tend always to pass through the station on stone workings when it isn't close by, but I live in hope!

Regards, Guy Vincent.
Many thanks Guy for your research and your detailed records.

59003 seen at Oxford on the 13th October 2014 Copyright Guy Vincent

Kingswear Interlude
Andrew Jones

Dear Keith , Please find attached photographs of USA 2-8-0 S160, 6046 working the morning timetable at Kingswear, today 8th June 2019. A poignant reminder of the American contribution to D Day landings this week 75 years ago.

Best wishes Andrew. Many thanks to you Andrew and also to your daughter and son in law Sienna and Bren Taylor.

USA 2-8-0 S160, 6046 alongside the Dart near Brittania Crossing. 8th June 2019 Copyright Andrew Jones

USA 2-8-0 S160, 6046 heading towards Kingswear. 8th June 2019 Copyright Andrew Jones

6046 at Kingswear ready to return to Paignton. 8th June 2019. Copyright Andrew Jones.

Union of South Africa 60009 runs towards Kingswear 8th June 2019 Copyright Sienna and Bren Taylor

Good Home wanted/needed.
Porthleven
Karl Hewlett

Whilst looking for something else I came across this article which I thought CRS readers might be interested in. Lets hope that this historic carriage gets preserved despite the ongoing planning application, perhaps if any reader knows of a group who can give it a good home?

https://cornishstuff.com/2019/06/06/plans-for-holiday-home-refused/

Regards, Karl (Friends of Penmere Station).
Many thanks Karl. There is an interesting picture if you click on the link Karl has given. (The coach needs a bit of attention though!). On second thoughts I wonder how it got there - was it taken to Helston and off loaded there - still a fair old way to Porthleven, steep hills and bends to negotiate. KJ

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