Items added on the 16th January 2016 Those most recently added come first

The Railway scene in Cornwall, Andrew Triggs visits Calstock and Marazion nearly the two extremities of the railway in County.

160115a Early in the day 150263 working the 2P 84 being the 11.45 Gunnislake-Plymouth service crossing the viaduct back into glorious Devon on a wet day. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

160115b In the Cornish 'Mizzle; 150244 crosses Calstock Viaduct working the 2G 75 being the 12.54 Plymouth-Gunnislake service. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

160116a The Great Western Livery HST 43187 and 43188 on the 1A 81 08.45 Penzance to Paddington at speed passing Marazion Marsh Crossing. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

160116b Marazion Marsh Crossing. Copyright Andrew Triggs.

Saturday St Blazey Shunt                                           Picture by Craig Munday

Hiya Keith,  One feature I never tire of is the St Blazey Saturday shunt. Rather like a dance practice, or other ritual, the various wagons needing attention are carefully plucked from their formations and deposited in the different lines at the depot for work.
From nearby, it a hark back to the golden days of marshalling yards, with buffers gently clanking, coupling being dropped, and the hissing of brake pipes as the trains are shuffled around. The whole process can take a few hours. Though it may seem a bit grotesque that a 126 tonne class 66 does the work rather than a resident class 08 or 09 diesel shunter. 
The sun rose rather majestically this morning causing this rather super sun / shade effect across the trains and frozen infrastructure. The "dreaded" long term GM loco 66156 is back with us. Let's hope it's a shorter stay than a few years ago.
Cheers  Craig Munday                                   Many thanks Craig

Craig Munday braves the cold on a frosty morning and takes a strangely lit picture of the Saturday shunt ritual. 16th January 2016 Copyright

Two from Roger Geach

Roger Geach continues his journey west with pictures from his archive. Many thanks Roger

47814 heads the Penzance to Manchester over Derrycoombe viaduct 12th July 1999 Copyright Roger Geach

The classic shot as 1044 W Duchess prepares to leave Bodmin Parkway with the 1b81 0800 Bristol TM to Penzance on 15th April 1974 Copyright Roger Geach

Penryn 14th January 2016                         Roger Winnen

The one time 'wide view' of Penryn station and Goods Yard area from the road overbridge south of the station has all but been lost due to the tree growth and the University Flats built on the yard's ground. 14th January 2016 Copyright Roger Winnen

A platform viuew showing how convenient the station is for students from the University who lodge in the flats. 14th January 2016 Copyright Roger Winnen

Roger Winnen comes up Trumps at Hayle Wharves.

The recent excellent article by Roy Hart on the operation of the Hayle Wharves branch has caused a lot of interest and provided yet more pictures. Take a look in the Hayle Wharves section for more pictures.
Roger Winnen has also been diving into his massive collection and provides pictures of Hayle Wharves Ground Frame, however, lets start with the box at Hayle from an unusual angle.  Many thanks Roger.

820703a Hayle Signal Box photographed 4 days before closure. 3rd July 1982 Copyright Roger Winnen

820703b The signals are still in place, however Hayle Signal Box closed four days later on 7th July, 1982 Note the catch point. Copyright Roger Winnen

820703c The rusty rails of the Hayle Wharves Branch. Copyright Roger Winnen

820703d Now here we have it. The disused Hayle Wharf Ground Frame with the Crossing Barriers lying on the ground behind it.. Copyright Roger Winnen

820703e Looking through thewindow of Hayle Wharf Ground Frame. Copyright Roger Winnen

820703f The signed document inside Hayle Ground Frame. The last entry on closure of the Ground Frame. Copyright Roger Winnen