Somerset Coal Steam
Martin Scane
Martin Scane
Hi Keith
As promised please find attached three photos (dated 1971) of an 0-4-0ST working around the Writhlington Complex at Kilmersdon.
I cannot confirm this but I always thought this to be the last steam working around the colliery (although this may be untrue as I believe coal was extracted until 1973 and transported via BR to Portishead Power station. I think the loco is Peckett 0-4-0ST (now owned by the S&D Railway Trust).
If the information is wrong then I'm sure that someone will enlighten me.
I am pictured aged 16 or 17 standing on the loco's steps in one photo.
Regards Martin Scane Many thanks Martin, any comments anybody?
As promised please find attached three photos (dated 1971) of an 0-4-0ST working around the Writhlington Complex at Kilmersdon.
I cannot confirm this but I always thought this to be the last steam working around the colliery (although this may be untrue as I believe coal was extracted until 1973 and transported via BR to Portishead Power station. I think the loco is Peckett 0-4-0ST (now owned by the S&D Railway Trust).
If the information is wrong then I'm sure that someone will enlighten me.
I am pictured aged 16 or 17 standing on the loco's steps in one photo.
Regards Martin Scane Many thanks Martin, any comments anybody?
My apologies to Martin - I've had these pictures since 20th March. We haven't, as yet covered the Frome - Radstock - Bristol line. Any more pictures of this line would be much appreciated.
And here he is, Martin Scane stands on the footplate while the driver 'oils up'. 1971 Copyright Martin Scane
A little shunting in progress at Kilmaston. 1971. Copyright Martin Scaane.
Posing for posterity at Kilmarston. 1971. Copyright Martin Scane
Sunrise with Craig
Carlyon Bay
Carlyon Bay
Hello Keith, On my patrols around the parish today saw a super sunrise. A slice of clear sky between the cloud & coastline presented this opportunity of 57603 powering up the bank along Carlyon Bay with the down sleepers. Cheers, Craig.
Craig is around 24/7, so watch out - well done and thanks.
Craig is around 24/7, so watch out - well done and thanks.
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Visit to the Launceston Steam Railway
Photographs by Sid Sponheimer and Roger Winnen
Visit to the Launceston Steam Railway
Photographs by Sid Sponheimer and Roger Winnen
A beautiful day with sunshine most of the time was had on our visit to the Launceston Steam Railway on Saturday 13th April 2017. Nineteen members and friends joined us on route by train from Penzance to Liskeard where the Group Travel Service 236 to Launceston was joined we traveled in a modern luxury coach for an interesting journey via the east of Caradon Hill, Upton Cross, Rilla Mill, Coads Green, Cogden's Shop and South Petherwin to Launceston. After four hours at Launceston we returned via Stoke Climsland, Callington, Saltash and into Plymouth for our train journey home. We thank Nigel Bowman and his helpers for a very interesting afternoon visit.
170413a The Launceston Steam Railway viewed from the A388 as our party arrives at Launceston. Copyright Roger Winnen
170413b The 14.00 train for Newmills prepares to depart from Launceston. Copyright Roger Winnen
170413c Keith and Valerie Jenkin aboard the departing train for Newmills. Copyright Sid Sponheimer
170413d Lilian at Newmills on the 15.20 working to Launceston. Copyright Roger Winnen
170413f Lilian passes under the aqueduct on its approach to Launceston. Copyright Roger Winnen
More photographs will appear in the Features Pages
Three from Craig
Craig Munday
Craig Munday
Many thanks as usual to you Craig.
66175 runs along the creek at Lantyan with St Winnow church in the background. 10th 6P2410th 6P24 10th April 2017 Copyright Craig Munday
I took a high rise view of Mounts Bay from the fields near Marazion showing 2P86 passing the former station. The new depot structure can be seen on the right, as well as Penwith College with its windmills above and the train shed at Penzance. 13th April 2017 Copyright Craig Munday (What a smashing view)
43053 sweeps past Bodriggy on the 11th April 2017. An extensive housing estate my block this view of Hayle soon. Copyright Craig Munday
Laira & Lostwithiel.
Nick Dyke
Nick Dyke
Keith, 43185 is now back in traffic after having its E exam at Laira, it's first workings were 5C40 0630 Laira T&RSMD to Plymouth followed by 1C40 0702 Plymouth to Penzance which then forms 1A83 1000 Penzance to Paddington. A couple of shots whilst waiting in number 7 shed Road at Laira followed by it leading through Lostwithiel on its way to the capital. 13th April 2017. Regards Nick Dyke
Many thanks Nick, especially for the 'inside' pictures.
Many thanks Nick, especially for the 'inside' pictures.
43185 'on shed' at Laira Deport - 12th April 2017. Copyright Nick Dyke
43185 'on shed' at Laira Deport - 12th April 2017. Copyright Nick Dyke
Back on the road, 43185 looks fine running through Lostwithiel, a down train is expected. 13th April 2017 Copyright Nick Dyke
Silkmills Crossing
John Cornelius
John Cornelius
Brilliant winter sunshine produces a brilliant picture. Both 50 028 and the crossing are now memories - the crossing having been replaced by an overbridge, Copyright John Cornelius