Cornish Class 37 William Cookworthy
arrives Derby on a test run from Crewe
Michael Forward
arrives Derby on a test run from Crewe
Michael Forward
Built in August, 1963 37675 William Cookworthy was originally D6864 until 31st December, 1973, then on the introduction of the tops system it became 37164 on 29th May,1987 it was renumbered again to 37675. It was named William Cookworthy on 25th September, 1987 at Laira and carried this name until 31st January, 1994. This engine was withdrawn on 31st July,2010 an disposed of on 31st October 2010 to EMR Kingsbury for scraping.
Another engine in the Class 37 fleet also carried the name William Cookworthy D6907 renumbered 37207 on 31st December,1973. It was named William Cookworthy on the 27th May, 1982 at St Austell and carried this name until May 1987. However this locomotive can be found on the Plym Valley Railway at Marsh Mills, the engine being preserved into private ownership.
Another engine in the Class 37 fleet also carried the name William Cookworthy D6907 renumbered 37207 on 31st December,1973. It was named William Cookworthy on the 27th May, 1982 at St Austell and carried this name until May 1987. However this locomotive can be found on the Plym Valley Railway at Marsh Mills, the engine being preserved into private ownership.
900828a 37675 William Cookworthy in ex works condition arriving at Derby on a test run from Crewe, this being a St Blazey engine. Copyright Michael Forward
Polsloe Bridge Station
on the Exmouth Branch
David Tozer
on the Exmouth Branch
David Tozer
170321a 143618 Heads the 08.20 Paignton to Exmouth seen at Polsloe Bridge yesterday. Copyright David Tozer
Along the Dawlish Sea Wall 17th March, 2017.
Part 1 Roger Salter
Part 1 Roger Salter
170315a The Dawlish Warren Camping Coach site is now under new ownership. New roofing felt is seen being laid. Copyright Roger Salter
170315b The 2H20 12.48 Paignton-Cardiff arrives at Dawlish. Copyright Roger Salter
170315c The 12.25 Plymouth-Glasgow Crosscountry HST emerges from Coryton Tunnel, Dawlish Copyright Roger Salter
170315d The 675X 05.15 Aberthaw Tarmac Colas Rail-Moorswater Tarmac 70807 at Langstone Rock, Dawlish Warren. Copyright Roger Salter
170315e 70807 After rounding the bend from Dawlish Warrwn. Copyright Roger Salter
More Westerns
- last days
Sid Sponheimer
- last days
Sid Sponheimer
Afternoon again,
With reference to the above, I attach 3 photos of D1070,- one at Truro and the others in the Laira scrap line.
I have marked these two "last day" so presumably I discovered that they were moved the next day which would fit in well with Neil's Taunton date. Also 1056 and 1058 at Truro - dates are shown - see Swindon entry.
Sid. Many thanks for your second letter of the day, and for the pictures.
With reference to the above, I attach 3 photos of D1070,- one at Truro and the others in the Laira scrap line.
I have marked these two "last day" so presumably I discovered that they were moved the next day which would fit in well with Neil's Taunton date. Also 1056 and 1058 at Truro - dates are shown - see Swindon entry.
Sid. Many thanks for your second letter of the day, and for the pictures.
Looking pretty shabby 1070 Western Gauntlet departs Truro. 3rd April 1973 You can hear the roar! Copyright Sid Sponheimer
1058 Western Nobleman Truro 17th April 1973. Copyright Sid Sponheimer
A smashing shot from the remains of Cattle Pens sidings Truro. as 1056 Western Sultan comes off the viaduct on a down working. 23rd May 1975 Copyright Sid Sponheimer
1070 Western Gauntlet stripped of number and nameplates stands in Laira scrap lines 26th February 1977. The day before it was towed away. Copyright Sid Sponheimer
D1070 Western Gauntlet stands in the scrap lines at Laira 26th February 1977. Copyright Sid Sponheimer
Mystery Picture
Answers
Answers
Yesterdays, 'Where is this picture' - this was found amongst a set of snaps bought by Alan Harris and said to be from the Lostwithiel area is in fact far away. Many thanks to those of you who advised us of the correct location and vintage of the picture.
Hello Keith,
I have just been looking at your website and note the 'Where is this please'? Alan Harris query.
It shows a picture of some boats and a boatyard in the background supposedly in Lostwithiel. It is in fact at Wroxham, on the Norfolk Broads (!), I would say possibly in the early 1960s. Jack Powles, in the background, were boat builders dating from 1920 to 2009. The boat in the foreground with the star on the hull was one of Herbert Woods, Potter Heigham hire cruisers.
Kind regards
John Hutchinson, Norfolk Railway Society member, Norwich
I have just been looking at your website and note the 'Where is this please'? Alan Harris query.
It shows a picture of some boats and a boatyard in the background supposedly in Lostwithiel. It is in fact at Wroxham, on the Norfolk Broads (!), I would say possibly in the early 1960s. Jack Powles, in the background, were boat builders dating from 1920 to 2009. The boat in the foreground with the star on the hull was one of Herbert Woods, Potter Heigham hire cruisers.
Kind regards
John Hutchinson, Norfolk Railway Society member, Norwich
Good afternoon Keith,
Having nothing better to do this afternoon I have done a bit of research on the pic posted on the site today (21st March) by Allan Harris seeking identification of the location of a waterway and associated buildings said to possibly be in the Lostwithiel area.
I eventually came across http://www.oocities.org/dunwurkin02/interests/broadspostcards/images/wroxham/wroxham.htm and also http://white.coral.free.fr/page25.html containing pictures which would seem to indicate that the location is the River Bure at Wroxham in Norfolk, obviously some way from Lostwithiel. The roof sign on the building on the far bank reads ‘Jack Powles & Co’ who were boat builders.
It appears that all the buildings in the pic have now been cleared and replaced with a hotel an shopping centre!
Hope this is of interest.
Can I say in passing, as a pensioner who grew up in West London and spent many an hour in the late 50’s watching the trains from the well known ‘Jacob’s Ladder’ bridge at West Ealing how much enjoyment I get from both the nostalgic and up to date photos on your site – thank you for all your efforts.
Kind regards, Tim Jefferies
Having nothing better to do this afternoon I have done a bit of research on the pic posted on the site today (21st March) by Allan Harris seeking identification of the location of a waterway and associated buildings said to possibly be in the Lostwithiel area.
I eventually came across http://www.oocities.org/dunwurkin02/interests/broadspostcards/images/wroxham/wroxham.htm and also http://white.coral.free.fr/page25.html containing pictures which would seem to indicate that the location is the River Bure at Wroxham in Norfolk, obviously some way from Lostwithiel. The roof sign on the building on the far bank reads ‘Jack Powles & Co’ who were boat builders.
It appears that all the buildings in the pic have now been cleared and replaced with a hotel an shopping centre!
Hope this is of interest.
Can I say in passing, as a pensioner who grew up in West London and spent many an hour in the late 50’s watching the trains from the well known ‘Jacob’s Ladder’ bridge at West Ealing how much enjoyment I get from both the nostalgic and up to date photos on your site – thank you for all your efforts.
Kind regards, Tim Jefferies
Afternoon all, I would suggest that the photo was taken at Wroxham on the Norfolk Broads. It doesn't look like Lostwithiel and if you enter the partial name in the background on Google, it comes up with Jack Powles Boatyard at that location. There are a number of entries and it looks like it's been awhile since they built any boats. All the Best. Sid. Sid Sponheimer
'evening all,
I have a feeling that photo might have sneeked into the collection. It is possible that the sign is over the workshops belonging to Jack Powles who was a boat builder in East Anglia, based in Wroxham...maybe...
cheers,
Dave Antony
I have a feeling that photo might have sneeked into the collection. It is possible that the sign is over the workshops belonging to Jack Powles who was a boat builder in East Anglia, based in Wroxham...maybe...
cheers,
Dave Antony
Old Oak Common
Open Day
Open Day
Press release
17 March 2017
Exactly 111 years since opening on 17 March 1906, GWR has today announced Old Oak Common (OOC) depot will be opened to members of the public.
Celebrating its contribution in maintaining the Legends of the Great Western, the depot will hold an open day on Saturday 2 September; OOC111.
On display will be a unique collection of trains and locomotives, both old and new, which make the Great Western ‘God’s Wonderful Railway’. Full line up to be announced soon.
During its 111-year history, the depot and its dedicated, highly skilled staff have maintained everything from the Kings and Castles of the steam era, to the diesel-powered Westerns and Warships.
In 1976 the depot was the maintenance hub in the Western region for the newly introduced High Speeds Trains, the iconic trains which changed the face of Intercity travel in the UK.
While the HST fleet still operates today it is soon to be replaced after over 40 years of service by the new Hitachi Intercity Express Train, which will provide another step change in passenger experience when they begin passenger services later this year.
Tickets will go on sale shortly and demand is expected to be high for this unique event.
All profits will go to the depot’s chosen charity Place2Be, which provides mental health support for children in schools and whose patron is HRH The Duchess of Cambridge.
In May 2016 GWR’s St Philips Marsh depot raised over £20,000 for charity with a celebration of 40 years of the High Speed Train.
17 March 2017
Exactly 111 years since opening on 17 March 1906, GWR has today announced Old Oak Common (OOC) depot will be opened to members of the public.
Celebrating its contribution in maintaining the Legends of the Great Western, the depot will hold an open day on Saturday 2 September; OOC111.
On display will be a unique collection of trains and locomotives, both old and new, which make the Great Western ‘God’s Wonderful Railway’. Full line up to be announced soon.
During its 111-year history, the depot and its dedicated, highly skilled staff have maintained everything from the Kings and Castles of the steam era, to the diesel-powered Westerns and Warships.
In 1976 the depot was the maintenance hub in the Western region for the newly introduced High Speeds Trains, the iconic trains which changed the face of Intercity travel in the UK.
While the HST fleet still operates today it is soon to be replaced after over 40 years of service by the new Hitachi Intercity Express Train, which will provide another step change in passenger experience when they begin passenger services later this year.
Tickets will go on sale shortly and demand is expected to be high for this unique event.
All profits will go to the depot’s chosen charity Place2Be, which provides mental health support for children in schools and whose patron is HRH The Duchess of Cambridge.
In May 2016 GWR’s St Philips Marsh depot raised over £20,000 for charity with a celebration of 40 years of the High Speed Train.
Many thanks to Derek Buttivant for forwarding this on to me.
Stathe
John Cornelius
John Cornelius
Stathe is about five miles south of Bridgwater. Freshley ballasted double track as far as the eye can see! Copyright John Cornelius