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Preparations for the Hayle viaduct renewal - todays happenings

5/11/2014

 
Pictures by Mick House, Roger Salter and Roger Winnen
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Machinery in evidence at Truro for the renewal of track in Truro Highertown Tunnel. Copyright Mick House.
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Teak Sleepers in Truro Yard for the redecking of Hayle Viaduct. Copyright Mick House.
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Mick House view of the Class 70 in Truro Yard. Copyright Mick House.
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Colas Class 70 70801 Arriving at Truro on a route learning service from Exeter Riverside. Copyright Roger Salter
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Arrival into Truro Yard for a short well earned break before returning to Exeter behind the 10.42 service from Penzance to Plymouth. Copyright Roger Salter
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A side on shot of this classic engine, something out of the ordinary in diesel traction. Copyright Roger Salter
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Roger Winnens photograph of the Class 70 entering the yard, the buildings in the background stood on the site of the old Truro M.P.D. Copyright Roger Winnen
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Looking down from the black bridge on this class 70 with its dumb buffers and the unusual arrangement alongside the cooling fans. Copyright Roger Winnen
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Viewed looking under the Black Bridge as the locomotive prepares to make it run back to Exeter. Copyright Roger Winnen
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70801 Viewed on its return run passing through Truro Station up platform. Copyright Roger Salter
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With no trains due Truro Station was very quiet when this engine passed through. Copyright Roger Salter
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The sheer size of this bulky machine stands out as it clears the platform. Copyright Roger Winnen
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The last photo of the day as 70801 passes Truro Signal Box, to the right was the former Truro Goods yard which housed "The Rocket" back into the 1980s. Copyright Roger Winnen
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70801 Passes through Par Station on its run back to Exeter. Copyright Mick House

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