Don't forget!
Tonight (Saturday 9th March 2024)
C.R.S Indoor Meeting
Chris Trerise from Kernow Model Rail will present a show entitled HIGH SPEED 1 and the ROYAL SCOTSMAN
At the Memorial Hall, Redruth, commencing at 18.30 hrs.
A programme not to be missed!
Tonight (Saturday 9th March 2024)
C.R.S Indoor Meeting
Chris Trerise from Kernow Model Rail will present a show entitled HIGH SPEED 1 and the ROYAL SCOTSMAN
At the Memorial Hall, Redruth, commencing at 18.30 hrs.
A programme not to be missed!
NINETEEN SIXTY TWO – PART 73
Lostwithiel Goods Shed
Michael L. Roach
With many great pictures of the interesting station at Lostwithiel appearing recently, I thought it would be a good time to revisit the goods shed at Lostwithiel Station which was demolished many years ago. Luckily Roger Winnen was there to record the demolition – the photos can be found in the relevant section of the Cornish main line (Click here).
The wooden shed was demolished carefully to be preserved later by a Cornish enthusiast whose name escapes me. The many pieces of timber were taken to Lanteague Farm, Scotland Road, Zelah TR4 9JG. The site is close to the former Truro – Newquay railway line south west of Shepherds Station and east of Goonhavern Village.
Unfortunately the enthusiast could not find a museum or heritage railway interested in receiving and reconstructing the goods shed. After years in storage the timber was later burnt which was a great shame. I know nothing of the origins of the Lostwithiel goods shed, but perhaps someone does.
The wooden shed was demolished carefully to be preserved later by a Cornish enthusiast whose name escapes me. The many pieces of timber were taken to Lanteague Farm, Scotland Road, Zelah TR4 9JG. The site is close to the former Truro – Newquay railway line south west of Shepherds Station and east of Goonhavern Village.
Unfortunately the enthusiast could not find a museum or heritage railway interested in receiving and reconstructing the goods shed. After years in storage the timber was later burnt which was a great shame. I know nothing of the origins of the Lostwithiel goods shed, but perhaps someone does.
A general view of the Lostwithiel goods shed looking north on 28 March 1976. Copyright Michael L. Roach.
Looking through the rail side of the goods shed towards the station on the same date. The shed was then at least 75 years old but was substantially built as can be seen from the size of the timbers. Copyright Michael L. Roach.
Many thanks Michael - a real shame that no home was found for the former goods shed. A missed opportunity.
To read more of Michaels memoirs, please click here.
To read more of Michaels memoirs, please click here.
This weeks roundup
Craig Munday
Hi there
A week at either end of the county this week. Penzance Monday saw me signal 150202 every 30 mins for 12 hours, which was a bit monotonous. The torrential rain eventually cleared late afternoon, even getting a rainbow splicing the mount!
Wednesday to Friday I was at Liskeard on ground duties as trains required 22 points to be secured for eastbound trains, as they are not fitted with a facing point lock (FPL). The weather ranged from showers to bright sunshine, though Thursday and Friday were bitterly cold.
On Friday 70814 led a lengthy engineers train from the blockade to Westbury. The train is seen at the worksite marker boards and on Moorswater viaduct after I departed.
Back at Par on the 7th I stumbled upon the rather poignant sight of my Par down home PR2 being gently lowered back in the yard. It had been removed in one piece from Lanescot (over 1000 yards away), and I have to commend the recovery team for the superb condition it was in. A clean cut across the bottom, wires attached and even the spectacles intact. As its life with Network Rail ends, we can hope to see it once again vertical on a private railway.
Best wishes
Craig
A week at either end of the county this week. Penzance Monday saw me signal 150202 every 30 mins for 12 hours, which was a bit monotonous. The torrential rain eventually cleared late afternoon, even getting a rainbow splicing the mount!
Wednesday to Friday I was at Liskeard on ground duties as trains required 22 points to be secured for eastbound trains, as they are not fitted with a facing point lock (FPL). The weather ranged from showers to bright sunshine, though Thursday and Friday were bitterly cold.
On Friday 70814 led a lengthy engineers train from the blockade to Westbury. The train is seen at the worksite marker boards and on Moorswater viaduct after I departed.
Back at Par on the 7th I stumbled upon the rather poignant sight of my Par down home PR2 being gently lowered back in the yard. It had been removed in one piece from Lanescot (over 1000 yards away), and I have to commend the recovery team for the superb condition it was in. A clean cut across the bottom, wires attached and even the spectacles intact. As its life with Network Rail ends, we can hope to see it once again vertical on a private railway.
Best wishes
Craig
A rainbow over Mounts Bay in Penzance during Craigs shift in Penzance signal box. 04.03.2024, copyright Craig Munday.
A GWR IET unit (802016) approaches Liskeard from the East working 2C03. The unit will terminate here due to the Cornish engineering blockade. 06.03.2024, copyright Craig Munday.
A GWR 'Castle Class' HST consisting of 43092 and 43097 wait to depart Liskeard with 2A76 on 06.03.2024. Copyright Craig Munday.
Par down home signal PR2 being laid to rest in the Network Rail compound at Par on 07.03.2024. Craig is hopeful that this signal may have a life yet in the preservation sector. Copyright Craig Munday.
With the rear of its train on Moorswater viaduct, Colas 70814 waits for its path to leave Cornwall with a lengthly engineering train. 08.03.2024, copyright Craig Munday.
Colas 70803 and the three gigantic rail cranes at the other end of the engineering train on Moorswater. 08.03.2024, copyright Craig Munday.
Many thanks as always for allowing us to display your superb photographs, Craig. It looks like you've had another busy week.
Lostwithiel Engineering Update
Mick House
A busy scene at Lostwithiel as work is carried out on the up loop. Rail Crane 81621 'Smithy' and Colas Rail 70803 stand on the up main. 07.03.2024, copyright Mick House.
Preparing the ground for new trackwork at Lostwithiel. 07.03.2024, copyright Mick House.
Many thanks for your excellent photographs and accompanying notes, Mick.
Mick has provided many more images of these works which have been added to the resignalling section. Please click here and expand the 'Lostwithiel' segment to view.
Mick has provided many more images of these works which have been added to the resignalling section. Please click here and expand the 'Lostwithiel' segment to view.
Plymouth North Road
Jon Hird
EWS Staff pause for a chat around 08904. April 2003.
47784 is shunted back onto the parcels trains in Park Sidings by a pair of class 67's. The loco has been 'spruced up' at some point - it has a red bufferbeam and lamp irons. Copyright Jon Hird.
New signals at Par
Jon Hird
New colour light signals beside the former Par signalbox. 08.03.2024, copyright Jon Hird.
A tamper busy at work on the connection to the mainline amongst new signals. 08.03.2024, copyright Jon Hird.
Many more photos of Par and its new signals can be found in our resignalling section - click here and expand the 'Par' segment.