Box Tunnel
Guy Vincent
Guy Vincent
The following were produced as postcards when stone quarrying was at it's height. Many people now confuse the location of Corsham's passenger station with the former goods loading platform which remains today. The station (98m 26ch) was east of the goods and stone yard in a deep cutting and, following closure in January 1965, was demolished. The GWR plate footbridge remained in place until March 2015 when a new bridge replaced it ( the green structure visible in Peter's second picture). This bridge takes a public footpath across the deep cutting where the station was situated. Finally, two views showing the well-known western end of Box tunnel. As ever, note how vegetation has taken over and now spoils the view from the small area set aside for such a purpose next to the A4 road bridge.
Guy Vincent Many thanks to Guy for this article and pictures
Guy Vincent Many thanks to Guy for this article and pictures
Box Tunnel West End c1910 Guy Vincent Collection
Box Tunnel, West Portal. 30th June 2012 Copyright Guy Vincent
Box Tunnel, East End c1905 Guy Vincent Collection
Box Tunnel East End c1910 (F Moore Painting) Guy Vincent Collection Here you see a stone wagon standing in the right hand portal.
Corsham GWR Station and Yard (view east) Cuy Vincent Collection
Corsham GWR Station Stone Wharf (view south from signal box) Guy Vincent Collection
Corsham, Worked-Stone Yard c1930 Guy Vincent Collection
Many thanks to Guy, more of his of Corsham station to follow tomorrow.
Long Rock Depot
News from Craig Munday
News from Craig Munday
Another meeting at Long Rock allowed some pictures of developments at Long Rock. Around half of the steel structure is now in position.
Three locos were dotted around the depot, food for thought for the years to come when Penzance becomes the home depot for the GWR Class 57/6s. 57605 was the sleeper loco, and hired in from DRS 57310 was also present, along with resident diesel shunter 08410.
Also included is 1A83 10.00 from Penzance passing the site of Marazion station under a rather threatening sky.
Cheers for now, Craig Many thanks Craig
Three locos were dotted around the depot, food for thought for the years to come when Penzance becomes the home depot for the GWR Class 57/6s. 57605 was the sleeper loco, and hired in from DRS 57310 was also present, along with resident diesel shunter 08410.
Also included is 1A83 10.00 from Penzance passing the site of Marazion station under a rather threatening sky.
Cheers for now, Craig Many thanks Craig
Long Rock 31st March 2017 Copyright Craig Munday
Long Rock 31st March 2017 Copyright Craig Munday
Long Rock 31st March 2017 Copyright Craig Munday
Long Rock 31st March 2017 Copyright Craig Munday
Long Rock 31st March 2017 Copyright Craig Munday
Marazion 31st March 2017 Copyright Craig Munday
Lostwithiel
Preserved Class 37
Andrew Jones
Preserved Class 37
Andrew Jones
This photograph was taken in 1996, at Lostwithiel, shortly after 37674 was named ‘St Blaise Church 1445-1995 at St Blazey on the 21st December 1995.
Released from English Electric, Vulcan Foundry as D6869 on the 23rd August 1963 she continued in service until the 17th May 2007, officially removed from stock on the 9th September 2007. A working career of 44 years. The loco still exists at the Wensleydale Railway.
I suppose the 37’s were the diesel version of a ‘Black Five’ and still, today, serve important roles on the Network.
The class totaled 309, with many rebuilds and upgrades throughout their life. 36 are currently in Preservation.
Was the class 37 the most successful Diesel Electric design from the modernisation period? It certainly gets my vote!
Best wishes Andrew Many thanks Andrew
Released from English Electric, Vulcan Foundry as D6869 on the 23rd August 1963 she continued in service until the 17th May 2007, officially removed from stock on the 9th September 2007. A working career of 44 years. The loco still exists at the Wensleydale Railway.
I suppose the 37’s were the diesel version of a ‘Black Five’ and still, today, serve important roles on the Network.
The class totaled 309, with many rebuilds and upgrades throughout their life. 36 are currently in Preservation.
Was the class 37 the most successful Diesel Electric design from the modernisation period? It certainly gets my vote!
Best wishes Andrew Many thanks Andrew
37674 named St Blaise Church on the 1st December 1995. This picture, taken in 1996 by Andrew Jones, Copyright. This loco still exists on the Wensleydale Railway.
Liskeard - Looe platform
Ron Kosys
Ron Kosys
Liskeard - the first train of the day approaches. 17th July 1971 Copyright Ron Kosys 'Ron has travelled down from Plymouth on this train and taken the mandatory walk from the down main platform to the Looe branch platform. Very few passengers have ever traversed the link line between the main line and Looe branch. John Ball is one of our privileged members, he was the lone passenger on the last service of the day from Looe and was asked if he minded getting out at the main platform - he didn't!!
Creech Troughs
John Cornelius
John Cornelius
A wonderful action shot - Copyright John Cornelius