A Stoneblower at the terminus by
Leslie Curnow
Leslie Curnow
160318a This stoneblower numbered DR 80206 arrived at Penzance this afternoon from Bristol at 16.10 hrs. Copyright Leslie Curnow
160318b Looking towards the buffer stops with the stoneblower. Copyright Leslie Curnow.
Many Thanks Leslie
Got a few minutes to spare
More interesting websites to peruse.
More interesting websites to peruse.
Dick Barry sends us two more excellent sites for you to peruse http://www.railwaystation.org/postersBR.html contains many interesting posters, and this one which is particularly useful as you can go into street view on the old maps and compare what it looks like now http://www.ponies.me.uk/maps/osmap.html
Many thanks Dick
Many thanks Dick
Menadue Level Crossing
Ron Westwater
Ron Westwater
66027 has just passed Menadue Crossing and nears journeys end with the 13,20 6G07 Fowey to Goonbarrow on the 17th March 2016 Copyright Ron Westwater
Out in ' clay country' 153318 passes Menadue Crossing with the 14.07 Par to Newquay on the 17th March 2016 Copyright Ron Westwater
Remember Hornby USA Tank
Andrew Jones
Andrew Jones
Meldon USA 0-6-0 DS 234 standing looking very forlorn waiting for the scrap man to collect it. It was withdrawn in late 66. USA tank Copyright Tony Hill
Dear Keith, I refer to the excellent photo from Tony, of the 0-6-0 DS 234 USA at Meldon Quarry.
I am not sure how relevant this, but as a youngster, I and many of my age can remember, Meccano as a household name, as was Hornby Dublo. Both brands certainly influenced my interest in railways.
Unfortunately like so many things in the 60’s, they were swept away, by so called progress and cost cutting.
However it is not widely known, that Meccano continued producing in France until 1973 with the Hornby Acho range.
The last locomotive released in 1969, by Hornby Acho was in fact the USA Tank loco.
I have included a photo from my collection. It is much sought after by collectors.
Incidently the French system designates the 060 wheel arrangement as 030 describing from one elevation, so 2-6-2 becomes 1-3-1.
Best wishes Andrew Jones Many thanks Andrew
I am not sure how relevant this, but as a youngster, I and many of my age can remember, Meccano as a household name, as was Hornby Dublo. Both brands certainly influenced my interest in railways.
Unfortunately like so many things in the 60’s, they were swept away, by so called progress and cost cutting.
However it is not widely known, that Meccano continued producing in France until 1973 with the Hornby Acho range.
The last locomotive released in 1969, by Hornby Acho was in fact the USA Tank loco.
I have included a photo from my collection. It is much sought after by collectors.
Incidently the French system designates the 060 wheel arrangement as 030 describing from one elevation, so 2-6-2 becomes 1-3-1.
Best wishes Andrew Jones Many thanks Andrew
Hornby Acho USA Tank Engines Copyright Andrew Jones