Items added on the 26th September 2016 Those added most recently come first

56 078 visits Cornwall.
Check out the story by Paul Rundle in our Features Section.

Also the fascinating story of the exploits of 56 078 over the weekend - it not only visited the Bodmin and Wenford Gala but also carried on with its other duties over the weekend.
It was also a rare visitor to Bay 4 at Plymouth station. Look in the Features section for the full story.

A rare sight, a class 56 in Bay 4 at Plymouth 25th September 2016 Copyright Paul Rundle

The Cornwall Railway Society
Visit to the Lynton & Barnstaple Autumn Gala
Photographs by John Cornelius and Roger Winnen

Looking at the weather forecast it was a wait and see situation as severe weather with gale force winds and heavy rain was predicted for Saturday. However the timing of this low pressure arrival was late afternoon on Saturday, so we took a gamble which paid off and sunshine was had through much of the afternoon. It was nice to see David Tozer from Exeter and John Cornelius from Langport who are both regular contributors to the Cornwall Railway Society Website. Many thanks to you both for your knowledge of the railway system over the border from Cornwall. Returning home to Cornwall, John and his Friends from Somerset missed the train at Exeter St Davis's by 15 seconds, waiting for another hour and the prediction was right! heavy rain throughout Cornwall was experienced on the way home. However a good day was had by all.

160924q The Autumn Gala Weekend of the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway. Roger Winnen

160924r 190 Lyd returns from Killington Lane. Copyright Roger Winnen

160924d Faith and Isaac in the shed yard at Woody Bay. Copyright John Cornelius

160924dd Axe, Faith and Isaac at Woody Bay. Copyright John Cornelius

160924e 0-4-2 Isaac and 4-4-0 Charles Wytock at Woody Bay. Copyright John Cornelius

More photographs will appear in the features Pages

Langstone Rock
Roger Geach

My good friend Roger Geach has been waiting 'in the wings' for several days so let's have the first of his 'gems'  Many thanks Roger

Not one, but four locomotives creates a surprise and make an excellent photograph. 37669, 50031, 50004, & 50007 coming round the bend. Dawlish Warren is behind the train 3rd September 1988 Copyright Roger Geach

St Ives Sunshine
Ron Westwater

​Hi Keith

Visited our favourite Cornish branch today. I can understand why St Ives attracts  "artists' as the light in that area is just very special.
B Regards

Ron                                                        Many thanks Ron 

150246 departs Carbis bay and heads the 2A16 1133 St Ives to St Earth 11.34 on the 25th September 2016 Copyright Ron Westwater

150246 hugs the Cliff above Carbis Bay whilst working the branch service. 11.54 on the 25th September 2016 Copyright Ron Westwater

With St Ives in the background 150246 rounds the curve near Gonwin farm on the 2A22 1303 St Ives to St Earth. 13.06 on25th September 2016 Copyright Ron Westwater

With Godrevy and the Towans providing the backdrop 150246 passes Porth Kidney sands with the 2A27 1418 St Erth to St Ives. 14.32 25th September 2016

Somerton 3
John Cornelius

Somerton - One can well imagine what the up building looked like before it was shorn of its canopy and the platform demolished. In the middle distance is the signalbox. Copyright John Cornelius

Chard - last day
​Mike Morant

GWR Collett 5700 class 0-6-0 pannier tank no. 4663 at Chard Central station on 8/9/62 which was the last day of passenger services to Taunton.
[Mike Morant collection]