The end of 1976 and the start of 1977
By Roger Winnen
Part 4
01.01.1977 - It's the 1st January 1977 with D1048 Western Lady on the loading bank at Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen
01.01.1977 - An alternative view of D1048 'Western Lady'. The 'Lady' thankfully survives in perservation, however she has not moved under her own power for a very long time. Copyright Roger Winnen.
03.01.1977 - The last day of service for Long Rock Depot. Copyright Roger Winnen
03.01.1977 - Built in 1914, we see the demolition of Long Rock Shed in 1977 Copyright Roger Winnen
03.01.1977 - Demolition at Long Rock. E Thomas & Sons were the contractors building the (then) new HST shed. Copyright Roger Winnen
03.01.1977 - The entrance to the depot at Long Rock from the old A30 road. Copyright Roger Winnen
03.01.1977 - The Demolition viewed from the Eastern Green Beach. Copyright Roger Winnen
More to follow tomorrow..
Marazion Station
Philip Hale
Roger, good day.
I am an avid reader of your website and am greatly impressed by the quality and reproduction of the photos you display. So much going on in Cornwall and not much here near Swansea. However, I attach a scan of a photo of part of Marazion station that I took in August 1967 whilst on holiday in one of the camping coaches alongside the station. I holidayed there three times in all. I know the photo is not of the standard you include on your website but, if you think it worth reproducing, please go ahead. For copyright purposes, please quote my name.
Best wishes,
Philip Hale
I am an avid reader of your website and am greatly impressed by the quality and reproduction of the photos you display. So much going on in Cornwall and not much here near Swansea. However, I attach a scan of a photo of part of Marazion station that I took in August 1967 whilst on holiday in one of the camping coaches alongside the station. I holidayed there three times in all. I know the photo is not of the standard you include on your website but, if you think it worth reproducing, please go ahead. For copyright purposes, please quote my name.
Best wishes,
Philip Hale
Marazion Station in August 1962. Copyright Philip Hale.
Thank you very much indeed, Philip - both for your compliments and for your wonderful photograph.
The 'English Riviera Express' in Somerset - 24.08.2024
Andrew Triggs
Hi Roger/Keith/Jon
Up in Somerset once more, popped over to Taunton and Norton Fitzwarren to capture LNER B1 no.61306 'Mayflower' with LSL 57311 working 1Z60 07.10 Slough-Kingswear (For Dartmouth) working the Leg west from Taunton, previously 47810 'Crewe Diesel Depot' had been removed on arrival at Taunton for 'Mayflower' to take the Tour west (having previously worked Light Engine in from Bishops Lydeard).
All the Best
Andrew
Up in Somerset once more, popped over to Taunton and Norton Fitzwarren to capture LNER B1 no.61306 'Mayflower' with LSL 57311 working 1Z60 07.10 Slough-Kingswear (For Dartmouth) working the Leg west from Taunton, previously 47810 'Crewe Diesel Depot' had been removed on arrival at Taunton for 'Mayflower' to take the Tour west (having previously worked Light Engine in from Bishops Lydeard).
All the Best
Andrew
Mayflower running light through Norton Fitzwarren as 0Z60 09.51 Bishops Lydeard-Taunton. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
Mayflower at Taunton awaiting 11.01 departure from Platform 2 at Taunton with 1Z60 for Kingswear (For Dartmouth). Copyright Andrew Triggs.
Approaching Norton Fitzwarren Footbridge at 11.02. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
LSL Black 57311 on the rear of the Tour clearing Norton Footbridge. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
Heading away towards Wellington. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
Many thanks, Andrew
A trip to the South Devon Railway
Paul Barlow
FGW blue 150238 works the 1025 Okehampton to Exeter Central, seen at Exeter St. Davids on 24 August 2024. Copyright Paul Barlow.
43004 (43186 on rear) arrive at Exeter on the Saturdays only 0740 Penzance to Exeter St Davids 24 August 2024. Copyright Paul Barlow.
43004 (43186 on rear) arrive at Exeter on the Saturdays only 0740 Penzance to Exeter St Davids 24 August 2024. Copyright Paul Barlow.
25262 at Totnes in blue undercoat paint 24 August 2024. Copyright Paul Barlow.
25262 reverses onto the 1300 to Totnes at Buckfastleigh 24 August 2024. Copyright Paul Barlow.
Bubble car W55000 arrives at Totnes 24 August 2024. Copyright Paul Barlow.
Thanks Paul - nice to see some diesel action at the SDR
Kemble Specials
Ken Mumford
35028 heads through Kemble with a railtour on 24.08.2024. Copyright Ken Mumford.
35028 heads through Kemble with a railtour on 24.08.2024. Copyright Ken Mumford.
Later in the day, the tour returns through Kemble. Copyright Ken Mumford.
WCRC 47812 on the rear of the tour, providing power to the air conditioned mk.2 coaching stock. Copyright Ken Mumford.
The Locomotive Services Limited 'Statesman' train also passes Kemble, with what appears to be 47593 and either 47810 or 47805 at its head. Copyright Ken Mumford.
Many thanks Ken
Sutton Harbour Branch Remains
Hello,
I noticed this today even though walked past many times before and not noticed.
This may have been sent to you before but may be of interest.
An inscription in the blockwork of the bridge across the above branch just up from Shepherds Lane.
I noticed this today even though walked past many times before and not noticed.
This may have been sent to you before but may be of interest.
An inscription in the blockwork of the bridge across the above branch just up from Shepherds Lane.
A nice reminder of the past - a GWR inscription in blockwork on a bridge above the Sutton Harbour Branch.
The sender of this image has requested to remain anonymous. We are very grateful to them for thinking of us and sending in the above, a nice spot.
Bodmin 'Beds'
Jon Hird
57603 eases the up sleeper to a stop at Bodmin Parkway on 23.08.2024. Copyright Jon Hird.
An image which well displays how isolated Bodmin Parkway is - in the black of the night, the station is the only source of light for miles around. Copyright Jon Hird.