THIS EVENING
David Tozer
David Tozer
A super picture of 60163 powering across the low embankment at Cockwood Harbour this evening - 23rd July 2017 Copyright David Tozer .
Truro
Alan Harris
Alan Harris
Dear Keith
Mr Vaughan's photo of Truro Shed made me open my file of Truro photos. I have two pictures (attached) which seem to add confirmation that it is indeed Truro, if additional evidence were needed (unlikely).
The first one is a Photomatic Ltd. photo dated 1936 and the 2nd is dated 08/04/1960, photographer unknown. In the 1960 photo, it appears that an "apron" has been added at some stage to the front of the shed extending the under cover area. Mr Vaughan's photo is interesting as it may be a scarce photo of the rear end of a Dean Goods 0-6-0 tender loco, what do you think?
Kind Regards . Alan
Many thanks Alan for sharing your collection with us.
Mr Vaughan's photo of Truro Shed made me open my file of Truro photos. I have two pictures (attached) which seem to add confirmation that it is indeed Truro, if additional evidence were needed (unlikely).
The first one is a Photomatic Ltd. photo dated 1936 and the 2nd is dated 08/04/1960, photographer unknown. In the 1960 photo, it appears that an "apron" has been added at some stage to the front of the shed extending the under cover area. Mr Vaughan's photo is interesting as it may be a scarce photo of the rear end of a Dean Goods 0-6-0 tender loco, what do you think?
Kind Regards . Alan
Many thanks Alan for sharing your collection with us.
Truro R & M Depot 1936 Alan Harris Collection Copyright
Truro Motive Power Depot 8th April 1960 Alan Harris collection, Copyright
Further much appreciated comment from Roy Hart concerning the three Truro Shed photographs, two above and one below,
The three photographs (1900-1936 and 1960) show that little changed throughout the life of the shed.
In the 1900 photo, the engine appears to be an 'Armstrong' 0-6-0 (like a Dean Goods, but with outside frames). These engines worked in Cornwall for only a short time in the 1900s. Photos of them in the Duchy are rare.
The low building with chimney in the foreground is the sand furnace, where sand for loco sandboxes was dried.
The 1936 photo shows that almost nothing had changed (except for the larger turntable -out of view).
The 1960 shot shows a light-coloured extension at the front of the shed. This was erected in 1959 for diesel servicing.
In the 1900s the allocation of Truro shed was chiefly 4-4-0s of the 3521 class (Falmouth trains and locals) Duke 4-4-0s for main line work and a selection of 0-6-0 saddle tanks.
In the first world war period, 'Aberdare' outside-framed 2-6-0 s were to be found at Truro for freight work. By the 1920s the 4-4-0s had been replaced by 43XX moguls.
Truro got two brand new 'Halls' in 1928-9 and thereafter there was always a selection of Halls and Granges, plus a dozen 45XX and the usual panniers. Truro suddenly acquired 'superstar' status in the 1950s when two 'Counties' were allocated (1007 and 1023).
As a matter of general interest, 4911 'Bowden Hall', victim of a direct hit at Keyham in April 1941, was a Truro engine at the time.
Roy Many thanks Roy
The three photographs (1900-1936 and 1960) show that little changed throughout the life of the shed.
In the 1900 photo, the engine appears to be an 'Armstrong' 0-6-0 (like a Dean Goods, but with outside frames). These engines worked in Cornwall for only a short time in the 1900s. Photos of them in the Duchy are rare.
The low building with chimney in the foreground is the sand furnace, where sand for loco sandboxes was dried.
The 1936 photo shows that almost nothing had changed (except for the larger turntable -out of view).
The 1960 shot shows a light-coloured extension at the front of the shed. This was erected in 1959 for diesel servicing.
In the 1900s the allocation of Truro shed was chiefly 4-4-0s of the 3521 class (Falmouth trains and locals) Duke 4-4-0s for main line work and a selection of 0-6-0 saddle tanks.
In the first world war period, 'Aberdare' outside-framed 2-6-0 s were to be found at Truro for freight work. By the 1920s the 4-4-0s had been replaced by 43XX moguls.
Truro got two brand new 'Halls' in 1928-9 and thereafter there was always a selection of Halls and Granges, plus a dozen 45XX and the usual panniers. Truro suddenly acquired 'superstar' status in the 1950s when two 'Counties' were allocated (1007 and 1023).
As a matter of general interest, 4911 'Bowden Hall', victim of a direct hit at Keyham in April 1941, was a Truro engine at the time.
Roy Many thanks Roy
Truro
Running & Maintenance Depot
Adrian Vaughan
Running & Maintenance Depot
Adrian Vaughan
I was recently surprised and honoured to be asked to identify a photograph in the collection of Adrian Vaughan. After some deliberations and comparison with the 25" to the mile maps I was able to confirm that it is indeed the depot at Truro. Can anybody date the construction of the depot Adrian asks?
The picture is taken from what were allotments on the bank just inside the hedge which borders the main road alongside the old County Hall. Dobbs lane passes across the back of the scene on a high level and the single house seen there can be identifed using Google Earth Street View. This picture courtesy of the Adrian Vaughan Collection.
From the 25" mile map. Reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland. Note the position of the temporary sheds in front of the depot and the house in Dobbs Lane.
Truro MPD Additional information courtesy Roy Hart.
Truro motive power depot was built in 1900. The contractor was Carkeek of Redruth. The work was part of the general rebuilding of Truro station into its present form.
The shed is formed of two wings, which are visible in the picture: a 3-road engine shed on the south side, engine repair shop in the centre and carriage and wagon repairs on the north side. The depot was constructed because of inadequate repair facilities on the Cornish main line, Carn Brea being the only repair shop on the main line west of Plymouth.
Truro shed was also provided with the conventional coal stage/water tank and a turntable (replaced with a longer one for the arrival of 'Halls' in 1928.).
The design of the shed is of the standard 'Dean' layout for straight road sheds.
Truro shed replaced a wooden structure dating from 1859, sited where the car park now stands, north of the station.
Roy Many thanks Roy
Truro motive power depot was built in 1900. The contractor was Carkeek of Redruth. The work was part of the general rebuilding of Truro station into its present form.
The shed is formed of two wings, which are visible in the picture: a 3-road engine shed on the south side, engine repair shop in the centre and carriage and wagon repairs on the north side. The depot was constructed because of inadequate repair facilities on the Cornish main line, Carn Brea being the only repair shop on the main line west of Plymouth.
Truro shed was also provided with the conventional coal stage/water tank and a turntable (replaced with a longer one for the arrival of 'Halls' in 1928.).
The design of the shed is of the standard 'Dean' layout for straight road sheds.
Truro shed replaced a wooden structure dating from 1859, sited where the car park now stands, north of the station.
Roy Many thanks Roy
THIS AFTERNOON
at YEOVIL JCT
John Cornelius
at YEOVIL JCT
John Cornelius
This afternoon A4 60009 Union of South Africa arrived at the Yeovil Steam Centre for turning. 23rd July 2017 Copyright John Cornelius
Having arrived at the Steam Centre the first operation was that of coaling - done with the aid of an elevator. 23rd July 2017 Copyright John Cornelius
60009 carefully 'inches' on to the turntable at Yeovil Steam Centre. 23rd July 2017 Copyright John Cornelius
Turned and ready for firther service 60009 leaves the turntable at the Yeovil Steam Centre. 23rd July 2017. Copyright John Cornelius
THIS AFTERNOON
David Tozer
David Tozer
Hi Keith, I finally managed a photograph of 153333 with 143603 (in GWR green) working the 1324 Exmouth - Paignton today just after a shower of rain.
My attempt was foiled yesterday when 143603 failed St David's. This is the second Class 143 to receive the 'green' treatment. The first unit 143620 to be treated has yet to reach the Exeter 'Donkey Sanctuary'.
Regards Dave Many thanks David, I like the term 'Donkey Sanctuary'
My attempt was foiled yesterday when 143603 failed St David's. This is the second Class 143 to receive the 'green' treatment. The first unit 143620 to be treated has yet to reach the Exeter 'Donkey Sanctuary'.
Regards Dave Many thanks David, I like the term 'Donkey Sanctuary'
153333 & 143603 Polsloe bridge 23rd July 2017 Copyright David Tozer
One of my most treasured photographs
Andrew Triggs
Andrew Triggs
840703f One of my most treasured photos From Right to Left in 50008 Thunderer with the 10.50 for Paddington, 50039 arriving from Exeter St David's, spare in the sidings are 47559 'Sir Joshua Reynolds' 47565 and 50021 'Rodney' Copyright Andrew Triggs
HST + Cement
Ron Westwater
Ron Westwater
Hi Keith
A couple of very lucky breaks in the cloud recently.
Best regards. Ron. Many thanks Ron.
A couple of very lucky breaks in the cloud recently.
Best regards. Ron. Many thanks Ron.
Three bridges - an HST crosses the Royal Albert bridge, alongside the road bridge and in the distance Combe by Saltash viaduct during a nice sunny spell. 18th July 2017 Copyright Ron Westwater
70801 heads under Liskeard Viaduct and up the branch to run round in Liskeard with the 6C36 ThO 11:38 Moorswater-Aberthaw cement .works. 20th July 2017 Copyright Ron Westwater.
70801 with heads downgrade near Treboul with the 6C36 ThO 11:38 Moorswater-Aberthaw cement works and will shortly pass St Germans. 20th July 2017 Copyright Ron Westwater
Crediton Contrasts
Ron Kosys
Ron Kosys
September 5th 1989 was a very clear and sunny day. 155314 operated the 0835 Barnstaple to Exeter Central service. [Was this the only 155 service to Barnstaple at the time??]
Three days later (8th September) was totally the opposite, very hazy with poor visibility.
MetCam Class 101 P874 was operating a service from Barnstaple
Once 954 had cleared the single line section from Cowley Bridge, P874 was able to continue its journey to Exeter, passing 33065 in the down siding as it did so.
Quite why 33065 had been dumped there I don’t know – it wasn’t there the previous day when I passed by.
Three days later (8th September) was totally the opposite, very hazy with poor visibility.
MetCam Class 101 P874 was operating a service from Barnstaple
Once 954 had cleared the single line section from Cowley Bridge, P874 was able to continue its journey to Exeter, passing 33065 in the down siding as it did so.
Quite why 33065 had been dumped there I don’t know – it wasn’t there the previous day when I passed by.
Crediton 155314 rolls in with the 08.35 from Barnstable to Exeter. 5th September 1989 Copyright Ron Kosys
Crediton P874 8th September 1989 Copyright Ron Kosys
Crediton P874 departs for Exeter passing Class 33 33065 in the sidings. 8th September 1989 Copyright Ron Kosys
Black Prince Cranmore
John Cornelius
John Cornelius
Looking grand - Copyright John Cornelius