Official pictures of the
Track Work in the Treleigh area.
Graham Mann Network Rail Prigramme Manager
Track Work in the Treleigh area.
Graham Mann Network Rail Prigramme Manager
We are most grateful to Graham for sending us these rare views taken from on site at Treleigh.
Between Wheal Bois Crossing and Treleigh bridge 15th January 2017 Copyright Graham Mann
A view under Treleigh bridge looking towards Redruth 15th January 2017 Copyright Graham Mann
A view looking east towards Treleigh bridge is in the distance as ballast is laid. 15th January 2016. Copyright Graham Mann.
Final adjustment under a full moon. 15th January 2017 Copyright Graham Mann
Trio of 37's at BTM
John Vincent
John Vincent
Hi Keith
Thanks for your recent info re the vintage track still in use at Maiden Newton. I well remember the 'Track Topics' book that the information came from as it was in the library at my secondary school and I used to take it out continuously for periods of many weeks, even months at a time! Track and fittings have always been of interest and it is surprising just how much variety there still is once you start taking a look around. Even places such as Bristol Temple Meads and Taunton stations contain several variations in sleepers and fixings. My dislike though is the increasing use of steel sleepers as pictured in your recent Cornish update. Sadly these are quite common on lines where the maximum speed is no more than 75mph, a large portion of the Melksham single line has them also the Salisbury-Westbury and Westbury-Weymouth routes.
You may like to know that the two 'prototype' class 150-0 3 car Sprinter sets are moving to the Bristol area, in fact I saw 150002 this morning on a Severn Beach service. They are both in GWR Green livery with digital display screens, not bad for units first used in 1984!
Friday just gone (13th) was hardly 'unlucky' as I saw three class 37s at Temple Meads at the same time! Two, 37099 and 97304 (37217) were on test trains and the third, 37402, was on an inspection special with saloon 975025 'Caroline'. I did take some pictures but, being fairly late in the afternoon the light was poor and they're not that good. I've attached some reduced size images but will in no way be offended if, like me, you decide they are too poor to use. Too good to miss!! KJ
With all good wishes, Guy Vincent
Many thanks Guy, your letter is, as usual, a mine of information.
Thanks for your recent info re the vintage track still in use at Maiden Newton. I well remember the 'Track Topics' book that the information came from as it was in the library at my secondary school and I used to take it out continuously for periods of many weeks, even months at a time! Track and fittings have always been of interest and it is surprising just how much variety there still is once you start taking a look around. Even places such as Bristol Temple Meads and Taunton stations contain several variations in sleepers and fixings. My dislike though is the increasing use of steel sleepers as pictured in your recent Cornish update. Sadly these are quite common on lines where the maximum speed is no more than 75mph, a large portion of the Melksham single line has them also the Salisbury-Westbury and Westbury-Weymouth routes.
You may like to know that the two 'prototype' class 150-0 3 car Sprinter sets are moving to the Bristol area, in fact I saw 150002 this morning on a Severn Beach service. They are both in GWR Green livery with digital display screens, not bad for units first used in 1984!
Friday just gone (13th) was hardly 'unlucky' as I saw three class 37s at Temple Meads at the same time! Two, 37099 and 97304 (37217) were on test trains and the third, 37402, was on an inspection special with saloon 975025 'Caroline'. I did take some pictures but, being fairly late in the afternoon the light was poor and they're not that good. I've attached some reduced size images but will in no way be offended if, like me, you decide they are too poor to use. Too good to miss!! KJ
With all good wishes, Guy Vincent
Many thanks Guy, your letter is, as usual, a mine of information.
37099 Bristol TM 13th January 2017 Copyright Guy Vincent
97304 (37217) Bristol TM 13th January 2017 Copyright Guy Vincent
37402 & 975025 Bristol TM 13th January 2017 Copyright Guy Vincent
West Cornwall Rly
A vintage Reference
Bill Haines
A vintage Reference
Bill Haines
Please find attached a copy of a letter of recommendation about a distant ancestor John Westcott.
My understanding from a great aunt (his granddaughter) is that he carried the letter to Italy where trained engine drivers on their newly formed railway system.
This may be of interest for your records.
Regards
Bill Haines
A very valuable document - please ensure it is kept in a safe place. - many thanks for sending in a copy.
My understanding from a great aunt (his granddaughter) is that he carried the letter to Italy where trained engine drivers on their newly formed railway system.
This may be of interest for your records.
Regards
Bill Haines
A very valuable document - please ensure it is kept in a safe place. - many thanks for sending in a copy.
A handwritten reference for John Westcott dated 1866.
Two through
St Austell
Jamie Dyke
St Austell
Jamie Dyke
70805 tops the bank from Par and passes through St Austell with 6C22 09.06 off Exeter Riverside to Truro running 100 late Copyright Jamie Dyke
70804 passes throough St Austell and under three footbridges with 6C20 1200 Truro to Westbury Down TC. The redundant signalbox is definitely a 'plus' to the station scene, a pity no semaphores. Copyright Jamie Dyke
Many thanks to Jamie Dyke for these pictures.
Bournemouth steam
John Cornelius
John Cornelius
The third of a series of photographs taken at Bournemouth in the space of two hours in one day. Enjoy the variety. Many thanks to John Cornelius. Copyright.