A visit to part of the Former East Cornwall Minerals Branch to Callington on 28th December, 1977 by Roger Winnen. Visiting Luckett, Latchley where we met a lady who was employed by the company looking after Latchley Station from the opening in 1908, and remained living in the station house in 1977. A photograph was shown to us, and a copy made for my collection which was much appreciated, and also a picture of Chilsworthy.
771228a Luckett Station on the Callington Branch. Copyright Roger Winnen
771228b Luckett Station from a different angle. Copyright Roger Winnen
771228c Latchley Station on 28th December 1977. Copyright Roger Winnen
771228d Latchley Station at the opening of the line on 2nd March, 1908. The lady we spoke to at Latchley stands on the right if my memory serves me right. Roger Winnen collection
771228e Latchley Station looking west towards Luckett. Copyright Roger Winnen
771228g The remains of Chilsworthy Station looking west. Copyright Roger Winnen
Items added on the 27th December, 2015
Those most recently added comes first
Those most recently added comes first
26th December, 2015, Boxing Day views of the engineering work at Long Rock, Penzance by Roger Salter.
151226a The early riser! as Roger Salter photographs the engineering work at Long Rock! its 07.56 on Boxing Day morning. Copyright Roger Salter
151226b Off loading bags of ballast on site. Copyright Roger Salter
151226c Many hands make light work of the job in hand. Copyright Roger Salter
151226d The Quattro waiting to give assistance in the track laying job. Copyright Roger Salter
A token of appreciation! Helston branch
Finally for today Julian Hanwell has sent us images of his two staffs for the Helston branch.
Finally for today Julian Hanwell has sent us images of his two staffs for the Helston branch.
The two Helston branch staffs. Julian Hanwell Collection
The green Gwinear Road West to Nancegollan token. The Julian Hanwell collection
The yellow Nancegollan to Helston staff. The Julian Hanwell Collection
Both of the above staffs had 'Nancegollan Crossing Place' riveted on the opposite face of the handle to either Helston or Gwinear West. This refers to a passing loop to the north of Nancegollan station. With effect from 15th of September 1937 the station was drastically altered, and a new box built the loop moving to the station.. The staffs remained as such. The Julian Hanwell Collection
Down at Drump Lane
Julian Hanwell has, fortunately for us, a collection of pictures donated to him.
Julian Hanwell has, fortunately for us, a collection of pictures donated to him.
Drump Lane Box - taken in the 60's - does anyone know the signalman? Picture donated by the late Percy Brookes to Julian Hanwell for his collection.
Also, not previously on the web site in an enlarged version is the a view of the track layout in Drump Lane Signalbox as seen by Roger Winnen on the 11th September 1976. Copyright .. Of interest here are signs of diagram alterations with items 'whited out' such as the spur which served Redruth station goods on the up side, and a connection to the down main at Drump.
Mr Hanwell Hails from Hayle
A couple more gems from Julian Hanwell taken in the box at Hayle and nearby in about 1976. Added to main site.
It's good to see these railway characters again.
A couple more gems from Julian Hanwell taken in the box at Hayle and nearby in about 1976. Added to main site.
It's good to see these railway characters again.
Hayle Box signal linemen, 'Jimmy Hendra' (smoking) and 'Chris Black' servicing the Bk instruments at Hayle about 1976 Copyright Julian Hanwell
Jimmy Hendra up the Hayle Wharf up home signal. Copyright Julian Hanwel
Redruth Junction Relics
It is amazing what there is out there in enthusiasts 'Treasure Troves'. Very recently the plates which were fixed to the instrument shelf in Redruth Junction Box have come to light - many thanks to Julian Hanwell for these pictures. The plates refer to Redruth station box, just a short distance away across the viaduct and the Carn Brea Yard Box a couple of miles away to the west. Redruth Junction box closed 16th October 1966.
It is amazing what there is out there in enthusiasts 'Treasure Troves'. Very recently the plates which were fixed to the instrument shelf in Redruth Junction Box have come to light - many thanks to Julian Hanwell for these pictures. The plates refer to Redruth station box, just a short distance away across the viaduct and the Carn Brea Yard Box a couple of miles away to the west. Redruth Junction box closed 16th October 1966.
From the Julian Hanwell Collection. Copyright
From the Julian Hanwell Collection. Copyright
Devon Delights - an early warning from Martin Duff
Morning Keith,
On January 23/24, Dartmoor Railway will be running an enthusiasts weekend using the Polar Express traction (45060, 33103 and 47701). Details and timetable below - essentially three round trips on the line. http://www.dartmoor-railway-sa.org/specialevents I hope that you had a good Christmas. Happy New Year. Kind regards, Martin
Many thanks for this news Martin, Happy 2016 to you as well
Morning Keith,
On January 23/24, Dartmoor Railway will be running an enthusiasts weekend using the Polar Express traction (45060, 33103 and 47701). Details and timetable below - essentially three round trips on the line. http://www.dartmoor-railway-sa.org/specialevents I hope that you had a good Christmas. Happy New Year. Kind regards, Martin
Many thanks for this news Martin, Happy 2016 to you as well