Our old friends at Rosevidney will sadly no longer be seen from passengers travelling to and from Penzance by train. The Cornishman Newspaper reported that Wimpey the Donkey and Fudge the Cow have been inseperable in these fields for over 20 years, Old age and arthritis has taken its toll and is regrettable that both animals have had to be put down. The cow was the last one of the Rosvidney herd, and was named by the Sea Scouts who were camping on the farm on the day that she was born. Wimpey the donkey was bought 30 years ago from a donkey derby and entertained local children at schools together with appearing in nativity plays. Many of the locals used to feed these animals with carrots and other delights. they will be sorely missed by us all passing milepost 322.25 from London Paddington.
151127a Wimpey the Donkey and Fudge the cow at Milepost 322.25. Copyright Roger Salter
Riding home on the Night Sleeper our faithfull friends were still on duty. Copyright Roger Salter
In the tranquil setting of Rosevidney we see the Class 153 in its new livery photographed in May 2015 with the animals grazing in field of buttercups. Copyright Roger Salter.
Quite a touching story - many thanks for recording our two friends.