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1st August 2018

31/7/2018

 
New Freightliner Livery
Neil Johnson 
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66413 wearing the new Freightliner livery. Picture copyright Neil Johnson, who is a Freightliner Intermodal driver based at Garston. Many thanks Neil. (One wonders if and when it will be seen down here?)
Dawlish Warren
Roger Geach

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A very welcome return to our site, the first of three from Roger Geach. Many thanks Roger. 47621 1017 Penzance to Manchester at Dawlish Warren Saturday 3rd September 1988 Copyright Roger Geach
Liskeard
John Cornelius

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Western Hussar, a regular in Cornwall seen during the last few months of the class rolls into Liakeard nicely framed by the road bridge. Copyright John Cornelius D1028 was withdrawn two months later in October 1976 and scrapped at Swindon in June 1979.

31st July 2018

31/7/2018

 
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St Annes tunnel 5th May 2018 Copyright Roger Winnen
​Amber Lights for the website!
The train above is approaching a double amber signal at St Annes tunnel between Bath and Bristol.  Like the train I feel that the website is also approaching a need to slow down somewhat –we’ve been going for  some seven  years now and grown from what was intended to be simply  an Advertisement for the Cornwall Railway Society into something much bigger.
The first pictures to appear on our website were a few which I took during the dismantling of the Chacewater to Newquay branch. Pictures were added to this section and it was very soon realised that we needed to split our collection into the Cornish Branches and the Main line with the main line being split into several sections or pages. Originally there was never any intention to go beyond Plymouth – however we did and the collection is now limited to the boundaries created by the ‘Freedom of the South West’ Railrover.
Each section covered is termed a ‘Page’. i.e. there are separate pages for all the branch lines and it soon became apparent of the need to split the Cornish Main line into sections or pages as well.
There is a limit to the number of pictures which can be placed on each page – that is around about 100 images.  We find that loading more than this number can become very tedious – the process slows down to 4 to 5 minutes per picture. The Southern section from Exeter to Salisbury was split into several sections and even  this takes a lot of time. Similarly the Taunton to Westbury section was split in two – this took twenty actual hours.
Whilst we can create additional pages to cater for more images there is  a practical limit in the number of pages we can create.
We have a fresh page ready for the Quadrupling of the Filton Bank and the line onwards to Cardiff we can thus start adding to this in due course.
With the problems of loading pictures onto already full pages you will appreciate that we are approaching the limit for the size of this site.
It looks like we can still continue with the News Section but material may have to be otherwise limited – I hope you will understand.
KJ
GWR 143619 'Nodding Donkey' on the 08.14 Exeter St David's-Penzance Roger Salter & Andrew Triggs
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180730d Starting from Exeter St David's at 08.14 instead of Bristol we see 143619 passing Marazion. Copyright Roger Salter
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180730e 43619 photographed from the station wall arriving at Penzance. Copyright Andrew Triggs
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180730f Departing Penzance at 11.41 we see 143619 forming the service to Newton Abbot. Copyright Roger Salter
Passing through Chacewater
Roger Salter

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180730a 43172 Harry Patch on 2C42 08.20 Plymouth to Penzance approaches Chacewater Station. Copyright Roger Salter
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180730b The 2C42 08.20 Plymouth Penzance with 43190 at the rear passes the old Chacewater Station 17 mins late. Copyright Roger Salter
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180730c The 09.35 1M49 Penzance to Manchester Piccadilly passes Wheal Busy road bridge Chacewater. Copyright Roger Salter
Peak Performance
Exeter St. Davids 1982
Clive Smith
​Photo1 : 45033 pulls out of the 'proper' down platform at  Exeter St Davids on 15th May 1982 with the 1V67 06.37 Leeds to Paignton. Carrying a large contingent of peak enthusiasts, this was the last day of full loco-hauled cross-country services before the gradual introduction of HSTs the following day. The loco carries its old pre-TOPS number 39 and flimsy unofficial home made headboards which somehow made it all the way to Paignton intact.

Photo 2 : Passing Exeter West signal box, 45033 continues on its way to Paignton with the peak enthusiasts ignoring BR's  advice not to lean out of windows. Photographer Simon McComb who hails from Falmouth can be seen capturing the scene. Simon has gone on to have a hugely impressive career in photography. His high quality railway photography, including stunning shots in Devon and Cornwall , can be seen on the following link browse.

Regards,  Clive Smith   
Many thanks Clive - those were the days!!
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Photo (1) 45033 Last regular Peak. 15th May 1982. Copyright Clive Smith
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Photo (2) 45033 Last regular Peak hauled service departs for Paignton. 15th May 1982. Copyright Clive Smith
Liskeard
John Cornelius

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Copyright John Cornelius
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A smashing shot - you can almost hear the roar! Note the catch points on both the sidings. Copyright John Cornelius

30th July 2018

30/7/2018

 

Millbrook concrete footbridge was it in danger of collapse?
By Mick House.


Millbrook footbridge has been reinforced with the installation of two RSJ (Rolled Steel Joist) frames, one on the island platform surrounding the existing concrete support and the other, on the north east side entrance to the station inside the existing concrete support.
Words by Mick House.
For the full story use this link  for the Bournemouth to Southampton section and then scroll down to Millbrook.
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New frames at Millbrook. Copyright Mick House.
It's in the box!
Colin Burges
Todays contribution from Colin.  My contributions box is one of the tool boxes which used to sit on the side tanks of "Metro" 2-4-0T No. 3587, turned out of Wolverhampton in 1898.

This was shedded at Newton Abbot from about 1938 and was withdrawn in 1944. I found the box years ago by the sand-drying oven in the old running shed. The number could just be made out on the lid.

It's just about to go for blasting and spraying after repairs to the riveted seams, which were bursting in places. The fellow who made it would have been fascinated to see an electric welder at work.

Under the lid when I found it were quite large areas of green paint, possibly from when it was new. These have mostly flaked off and will soon be lost altogether. There can't be many examples of original paintwork left!
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Colins donation box - why not visit and pop something in? Copyright Colin Burges
Par Freight
Julian Stephens
Hello Keith
It’s 1989 and the sun is still shining in Par (unlike today!) (29th July 2018)  37671 runs around its train before heading West with the evening freight.
 Best wishes,  Julian


It's getting on for 30 years now since these shots were taken on a nice warm evening.  Many thanks Julian.
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37671 runs round prior to heading west, its 20.15 on the 19th July 1989 Copyright Julian Stephens
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37671 shunts round at 20.15 on the 19th July1989 Copyright Julian Stephens
Terras Crossing
John Cornelius

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A motorists view of Terras Crossing taken from Terras Brdge, a low structure crossing the East Looe River. The side of the unidentified class 153 looks more like a moving billboard! Not really an attractive sight at any location. Copyright John Cornelius.
Although a simple crossing this is an interesting spot with the narrowing river passing under Terras bridge, the level crossing and just beyond that another bridge over the defunct canal.  Clicking on this link will take you to a 25" map of the area (Courtesy of the National Library of Scotland)  showing the location of these three items and the Lodge from which the level crossing keeper used to emerge to open the gates for every train. (I believe there were one or two instances when the keeper was not quick enough and the gates were demolished.

29th July 2018

29/7/2018

 
History in the making - Into service at last
New meets Old
Will Kilner
Amid dreadful publicity about over crowded trains with air conditioning failures and the blistering heat of the last few weeks at last one of the new trains is into service. Not popular with enthusiasts with no drop down windows and rather hard seats but at least one hopes for working Air Con!
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A smashing picture by Will Kilner of the bright old class 153 adding a delightful contrast to the scene in comparison to the rather drab 800. Will adds 'Old meets new as the first revenue earning service by the new fleet in this area (so I’m told), number 309, goes through Dawlish at 11.52am Saturday 28th July 2018' Copyright Will Kilner
Cockwood, this evening
Will Kilner

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Cockwood - the return working of the Torbay Expres at 17.40 on 29th July 2018 Copyright Will Kilner.
The Heatwave Summer of 1976 in West Cornwall
Roger Winnen

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760722b D1058 Western Nobleman crosses onto the singleline section at Long Rock for its run into Penzance. 22nd July 1976 Copyright Roger Winnen
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760724a 45034 with Redruth Hospital in the background passes Trevingey Crossing Redruth which is in the process of being rebuilt with warning lights in connection with the upgrade of the signalling system in West Cornwall. 24th July 1976 Copyright Roger Winnen
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760724b Western Trooper with a parcels train passes Drump Road Goods Depot at Redruth on 24th July 1976. Copyright Roger Winnen
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780724c A Class 47 passes the Harris Bacon Factory at Drump Road on its approach to Redruth. 24th July 1976 Copyright Roger Winnen
Recent Sightings
Guy Vincent

1) 47813 passing Bradford-on-Avon on July 24th with another special 6O86 0900 Long Marston-Eastleigh Works movement of stored wagons for refurbishing.  

2) Also on 24th 150207 in debranded Northern livery leading 150234 on 1F25 1622 Bristol Temple Meads-Portsmouth Harbour at Westbury.  Unable to confirm whether this unit will be staying with GWR or returning to Northern at a later date.  150125 has also returned to the west country following overhaul at Doncaster rather than being transferred to the north of England.

3) 150125 (newly overhauled) next to wider cousin 166216 at Westbury 18.07.2018.

                       Guy V      
Many thanks indeed Guy
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1) Bradford-on-Avon 47813 6O86 0900 Long Marston-Eastleigh 24th July 2018 Copyright Guy Vincent
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2) Westbury 150207 & 150234 1F25 24th July 2018 Copyright Guy Vincent
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Westbury 150125 & 166216 18th July 2018 Copyright Guy Vincent
Causeland
John Cornelius

Four more from Johns extensive Cornish Collection. Here we see Causeland on the Looe branch, a stop which sees little traffic for much of the year but during the summer months picks up trade from the holiday cottages nearby and from walkers intent on exploring the quite Looe Valley.
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A very big notice board for a very tiny station! Copyright John Cornelius
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A passenger warrants a stop at Causeland. The level crossing in the foreground serves a steep field on the right which used to give a 'grandstand view' of the halt but unfortunately the trees have grown up! Copyright John Cornelius
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No passengers this time but an improved, or is it a new waiting shelter and a smart platform. Copyright John Cornelius

28th July 2018

28/7/2018

 
Anniversary Special
Report

A week ago today the CRS chartered a special train on the Bodmin and Wenford Railway, this was available to all members. To see a report and many pictures of our very successful day out please click here
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Ready for the off.
A view from on high
​Plymouth
Clive Smith
Clive worked at Inter City House Plymouth from 1999 to 2012 and was thus able to obtain the privileged views, which we would all like to get, from the seventh floor.  Many thanks indeed Clive.
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D1015 W Champion arrives at Plymouth with the Great Briton 11 Railtour. 7th April 2009 Copyright Clive Smith
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44871 seen here during a complex marshalling of the support coach and 70013 on the GB111 railtour. 7th April 2010 Copyright Clive Smith
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67005 Queens Messenger and 67006 Royal Sovereign arrive with the Truro to London Victoria VSEO Pullman 16th May 2010. Copyright Clive Smith
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40145 on the rear of East Lancs Champion Railtour to Crewe 16th May 2010. Copyright Clive Smith
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97301 (Ex37100) crosses Pennycomequick Viaduct 9th June 2011 Copyright Clive Smith
A pleasant place to stop on the Looe branch
Sandplace
John Cornelius
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A delightful name for a delightful place. Copyright John Cornelius
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The old waiting shed. Copyright John Cornelius
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Sandplace with its new and elegant waiting shelter. We're looking towards Liskeard. Copyright John Cornelius
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Sandplace from the road bridge looking towards Looe. Copyright John Cornelius

27th July 2018

27/7/2018

 
Peckett 1929 Built 'Kilmersdon'
works on the Helston Railway
Roger Salter & Roger Winnen

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180726a The first train of the day approaches Truthall Halt. Copyright Roger Salter
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180726b Kilmersdon built by Peckett arrives at Truthall Halt. Copyright Roger Salter
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180726c The concertina effect with a telephoto lens as Kilmersdon is pulling the Brake second non ganyway 43171. Copyright Roger Salter
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180726d Truthall Halt from the departing train. Copyright Roger Winnen
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180726e 43147 on loan from the South Sevon Railway was a batch built at York to diagram 371 completed in the mid 1950s. Copyright Roger Winnen
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180726g British Railways Brake Surburban coach E43147 at Truthall Halt. Copyright Roger Salter
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180726e The familiar lines of the GWR Pagoda stans out well at Truthall Halt. Copyright Roger Winnen
Holton Heath
Colin Burges

Colin on another of his cycle rides tells of his experiences :- While ticking off Dorset's remaining operational stations last week, I got off the train at Wareham - which I used last year when I went to Swanage - and cycled through to Holton Heath. I found a short cut along a footpath and came upon what was immediately apparent as a former government installation. A lot of this has become a trading estate so, with time in hand before the next train, I went in search of a catering van for a cup of coffee.

When I returned home I found that I had actually been in the midst of the former Royal Navy Cordite Factory, built in 1914. The halt was opened to serve the factory. It was obviously a highly secure and sensitive site; in fact a decoy was built nearby during World War II. As a security measure, it never appeared on the O.S. "Popular" one-inch map.

And look at this: it appears in its W.W. One form on the 1925 25 in. survey; vanishes back to heathland in 1954 (the 1936 survey is blank); and reappears in its post WW2 form, shorn of its railways, on the 1970 survey.
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The 1925 OS map.
As well as it direct rail connection, a line continued alongside the Southern and crossed it to serve a jetty; the overbridge is still there. A network of standard and narrow gauge lines went in all directions. From Holton Heath Station to the northern tip of the site was well over a mile.

Little did I know that as I drank my coffee at a picnic bench beside an unfinished roundabout I was sitting on the course of one of the ministry's lines.
           Cheers, Colin.              
           Many thanks Colin, please go to maps from the National Library of Scotland for later editions. Link below
https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=14&lat=50.7151&lon=-2.0785&layers=10&b=1
Time in Looe! 
John Cornelius

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The first two views by John were taken from a location now occupied by Looe Police station. Copyright John Cornelius
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An interesting array of cars. Copyright John Cornelius
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Copyright John Cornelius
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Copyright John Cornelius
Many thanks to john for this selection from your vast and valuable collection.

26th July2018

26/7/2018

 

Ballast Regulator DR 77327. By Mick House.

DR 77327 is a Plasser & Theurer USP 5000C series seven Ballast Regulator, built in 1983 and run by Colas Rail in Truro yard today 26-07-2018. By Mick House.
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DR 77327 in Truro yard, unfortunately I forgot my garden shears. Copyright Mick House.
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DR 77327 in Truro yard. Copyright Mick House.
Liskeard dated
​Chris Bellett
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Copyright John Cornelius (Now dated 27th April 2004)
In recent post I asked for a date for this work at Liskeard.
Many thanks to Chris Bellett for the following :-  Today (24/07/2018) you published a photograph on your website showing the start of the refurbishment work on the station building at Liskeard Branch Station (the Looe Branch platform).  You asked if anybody could date that.
 
At the time of this work I was Network Rail Signal Maintenance Engineer based at Plymouth and I had responsibility for the electrical team that looked after the buffer stop lighting at all stations in Cornwall and Devon.  As part of the refurbishment work the Looe Branch platform was temporarily shortened and a temporary buffer stop, and buffer stop lighting was installed that you can just make out in front of the train in the platform.  I have several photographs of this work and they the installation ones, taken on the day of the platform shortening work, are dated 27 April 2004.  It is worth noting that we did this ‘in-between service trains’.
 
Hope that helps with your query. Kind Regards, Christopher J Bellett
                             Many thanks to you  Chris
A day in the
Dawlish Area
Will Kilner

Welcome - Will writes :-  I’m Will Kilner from Holmfirth, Yorkshire. All images my own. Feel free to use. Best wishes, love the website and am actually slightly addicted!! Keep up the addiction, hope it does you good!
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The first of the day. 37 and Caroline. Taken just to the west of Cockwood Harbour at 08.15 on the 25th July 2018. Copyright Will Killner
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Dawlish. Will's family inspect the new transport at 11.15 on the 25th July 2018 Copyright Will Killner (It's a long train)
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"Will it never end" one can imagine the young man in the foreground saying. 11.15 25th July 2018 Copyright Will Kilner
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Dawlish - at last THE END! 11.15 25th July 2018. Copyright Will Kilner.
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Back at Cockwood at tea-time view. The wall lacks some of the history and charm of the previous one, but the ‘improvements’ don’t seem as bad as feared, perhaps only reducing the harbour’s visual appeal by 10 per cent! 25th July 2018 Copyright Will Kilner
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Cockwood again at Teatime. What will soon very unfortunately be a rare sight. A full length HST. 25th July 2018 Copyright Will Kilner (Nice to catch it with the tide in)
Caroline and Craig
plus other workings

One of the most memorable workings of 2018 so far was large logo class 37 37424/558 working Inspection Saloon Caroline down form Exeter St Davids to Penzance. The loco lead the way down and looked fabulous in the bright morning sunshine. The working is seen near Brownqueen Tunnel & Coombe viaduct on return. Some other workings included.

The cement did not run west of Liskeard today, as it ran around there and not Lostwithiel. 

Kind regards

                  Craig            Many thanks Craig

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Yet another test run. 25th July 2018 Copyright Craig Munday
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The same location as above. A Class 150 in the now familiar livery. 26th July 2018
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A Cross Country train, one hope the air conditioning was working on a boiling hot day. 25th July 2018 Copyright Craig Munday
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37424 with Caroline Copyright Craig Munday
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A nice crisp shot of 37424 with Caroline. Copyright Craig Munday

25th July 2018

25/7/2018

 

975025 Inspection Saloon -"CAROLINE" and
37 558 Avro Vulcan XH558 alias
37 424.
By Mick House Andrew Triggs and Roger Winnen

Departing Exeter this morning at 08.05 (running 6 late) inspection saloon Caroline (975025) with 37 558 (Avro Vulcan XH558) leading, past Apex bridge (10.30)  Hayle Viaduct and Penzance. On its return, it departed right time 11.24 seen passing Marazion, North Crofty Jun and Wheal Busy Crossing 11.46 en route to Exeter.

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Caroline 975025 with 37 558 Avro Vulcan XH558 pass HST 43093 Old Oak Common at Apex Bridge. Copyright Mick House.
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Caroline 975025 with 37 558 Avro Vulcan XH558 about pass under Apex Bridge. Copyright Mick House.
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180725aa 37424 Heads the 07.59 Exeter St David's to Exeter St David's over Hayle Viaduct. Copyright Roger Winnen
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180725b In glorious sunshine as she crosses the viaduct. Copyright Roger Winnen
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180725f 37558 Arrives at Penzance Station. Copyright Andrew Triggs
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180725g 37558 Under the Station Roof at Penzance. Copyright Andrew Triggs
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180725h With Caroline in control the return working is seen at Marazion. Copyright Andrew Triggs
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180725c The engine is propelling 'Caroline on the return working as she passes the former North Crofty Junction. Copyright Roger Winnen
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180725d 37424 at what was North Crofty Junction which closed in 1948. Copyright Roger Winnen
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Caroline 975025 with 37 558 Avro Vulcan XH558 about to pass Wheal Busy crossing. Copyright Mick House.
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Caroline 975025 with 37 558 Avro Vulcan XH558 just past Wheal Busy Crossing. Copyright Mick House.
 Passing Stoke Canon 37424 hauls the former General Managers Coach 'Caroline'
David Tozer

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180724f 37424 (37558) passes Stoke Canon with the Southern Green Saloon 'Caroline' Copyright David Tozer
Class 45 Peaks around
Aller Junction
Michael Forward

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840728a 45076 approaches Aller Junction on the 10.20 Birmingham to Paignton 28th July 1984. Copyright Michael Forward
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840728b 45006 'The Honourable Artillary Company' working the 10.35 Penzance to Leeds service. Copyright Michael Forward
HST Power Cars cross Hayle Viaduct working the 11.00 Landore TMD to Long Rock T & R.S.M.D.
Roger Winnen

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180724a 11.00 Landore TMD to Penzance T & R.SM.D. Copyright Roger Winnen
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180724b 43020 & 43182 Crossing Hayle Viaduct at 17.43 - Copyright Roger Winnen
Andrew Triggs captures the scene at
Marazion and Long Rock

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180724c Nearing the end of its journey 43182 leads the pair crossing Marazion Marsh. Copyright Andrew Triggs
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180724d 43182 Leading seen at the reception road at Long Rock Depot. Copyright Andrew Triggs
Totnes New Footbridge
Clive Smith

Good Morning Keith

The new bridge at Totnes is up. The final section was put in place by crane early on Sunday morning. It is hoped to be in operation in a few weeks. The lift columns will be cladded with bricks but the builders I spoke to said there were no plans for the central span to be painted. Personally I think a shade of green would help it blend in with the surroundings.

       Regards,  Clive Smith        Many thanks indeed Clive.
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(1) The lift columns are in place as seen on Thursday 19th July 2018. Copyright Clive Smith
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(2) 43029 leads the 09.06 Paddington to Newquay under the new footbridge span on Monday 23rd July 2018. Copyright Clive Smith
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(3) 50050 Fearless heads the 09.27 Paddington to Penzance relief train on 9th April 1982. The blue footbridge is the precursor to the incumbent structure. I believe it was accidentally struck by a crane during a p.way possession and had to be replaced due to the damage. My memory is hazy on dates. Late 80s perhaps ? Note the Unigate Creamery with deliveries ongoing and the remnants of the former up sidings. The down sidings were still in use . A wonderful trolley can be seen on the down platform . Copyright Clive Smith
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(4) 50040 Leviathan heads the 11.27 Paddington to Penzance relief train on 9th April 1982. Oh for the days of 11-coach relief trains. Concrete lamp posts dot the station and a café I have no recollection of. Copyright Clive Smith
Changes at St Keyne
John Cornelius
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The station nameboard in Wales and West Days. Copyright John Cornelius
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Rather a primitive shed but at least it provided protection from the elements. Copyright John Cornelius
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By 2012 these attractive shelters became the norm at wayside halts. Copyright John Cornelius
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The stop is now called St Keyne Wishing Well Halt. Copyright John Cornelius

24th July 2018

24/7/2018

 
Memories of
Bournemouth West
Colin Burges

Bournemouth Central - Branksome
Colin writes :-  Spoke to a couple of railwaymen coming from the depot and asked them about the old terminus. Luckily one of them was a 9F fan and he told me that the track still went within a few hundred yards of Bournemouth West. Stupidly I followed Wessex Way that now cuts through the station site and had to climb the central barrier and a fence to escape, being honked at by motorists perhaps jealous of my freedom. And here is the end of the line, 250 yards from the terminus.
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Bournemouth West - Closed 4th October 1965. The end of the metals leading towards the station site. July 2018 Copyright Colin Burges
Five from Craig
The Royal Duchy
​
The inside story!
Being 'staff' Craig Munday can get to places we mortals cannot, so very fortunately for us Craig lets us see the 'inside view' he saw.
Craig writes :- Hi Keith,
I see the diesel / steam debate rages away on line about the preferred traction for charters. We've been spoiled with 50s and 47s in action, so nice to see steam too. The WCR class 37/7 was a bonus, especially when I stood in the field at Milltown, Lostwithiel and could hear the grunt of the loco beavering away - living up to its tractor nickname. Audibly, It could have been 1985 with 37207 William Cookworthy bringing empty clay hoods up the bank. However, a black five came into view with the 37 pushing for all it was worth! 

Interesting to then see the heavy weight class 37 37706 on St Blazey. They were never common as their Route Availability (RA) was too high for many of the freight lines in the Duchy. The black 5 got some attention too!!
           All the best, Craig            Many thanks Craig
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Firstly from a field at Milltown 44871 and 37706. 37706 providing most of the power. 22nd July 2018 Copyright Craig Munday
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The inside story (1) A classic view as 37706 and 44871 arrive at St Blazey 22nd July 2018 Copyright Craig Munday
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The inside story (2) 37706 at St Blazey 22nd July 2018 Copyright Craig Munday
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The inside story (3) turning 44871 at St Blazey 22nd July 2018 Copyright Craig Munday
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The inside story (4) 37706 seen again at St Blazey. 22nd July 2018. Copyright Craig Munday
Liskeard Renovation
John Cornelius

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Can anybody date this please. The result of this work was a nicely restored building with an open bay created within the structure as a waiting area. Copyright John Cornelius

23rd July 2018

23/7/2018

 
The Royal Duchy Bristol to Par Sunday 22nd July 2018
Roger Winnen
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180722h Owing to a fire risk the Class 37706 is coupled inside of 44871 for working over the steep West Country Banks. Copyright Roger Winnen
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180722n We see the train now running through Par Station to stabled its rolling stock on the first piece of double track to be laid in Cornwall. Copyright Roger Winnen
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180722v Plenty of smoke and clag as the train departs Par. Copyright Roger Winnen
Click Here for features number 2020 July 2018 for more on The Royal Duchy Railtour to Par
Northern Rail Livery 150207
Bristol Temple Meads to Penzance
Roger Salter & Roger Winnen

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180722a The 07.26 Bristol Temple Meads to Penzance photographed at Liskeard. Copyright Roger Winnen
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180722b 150207 The 07.26 Bristol Temple Meads to Penzance. Copyright Roger Salter
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180722c Great Western on Northern Rail Livery. Copyright Roger Salter
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180722d Large logo GWR on the Northern Rail unit. Copyright Roger Winnen
A unique scene at
Par
Chris Harvey

Please find attached an image capturing a possibly unique event - the Orient Express overtaking a GNER HST in Cornwall! This is Par on 7th July 2007, and 67013 is speeding through with a Truro - Plymouth ECS working of the Orient Express Pullmans. In the background, a GNER HST on hire to Cross Country and headed by 43102, waits to follow with the 0940 Newquay - Newcastle. Quite a day!

Best Regards, Chris Harvey,  Bodmin.
Many thanks indeed Chris  thanks for sharing it with us.
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Copyright Chris Harvey
Past and present at
Coombe Junction
John Cornelius

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Note the catchpoint on the line down from Liskeard. Copyright John Cornelius
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The simple junction shorn of the complicated rodding. Copyright John Cornelius
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