When planning our 2015 timetable of outdoor events nothing was known of any line closures on four successive Sundays during September and October between Par and Liskeard. However with a bus replacement service from St Austell to Plymouth made the trip more interesting, going outward via Stenslees, Bugle and Bodmin and returning via East,Middle and West Taphouse, Lostwithiel and Par. Everything ran rather smooth and all connection were meet with Plymouth City Bus to and from Royal Parade to Marsh Mills.
150927a Albert at Marsh Mills a product of Andrew Barclay of 1948 waiting to propel the train to Plym Bridge Platform. Copyright Roger Winnen
150927b Albert built 1948 on the 13.00 train from Marsh Mills to Plym Bridge Platform. Copyright Roger Winnen
150927c Approaching Plym Bridge Platform with Albert propelling at the rear. Copyright Roger Winnen
150927d Approaching the terminus at Plym Bridge Platform. Copyright Roger Winnen
150927e This is the terminus at Plym Bridge Platform, the end of the line is right behind the photographer. Copyright Roger Winnen
150927f 13002 in the original black livery of 1952 This was the third Diesel Electric shunter of the 08 Class built. Copyright Roger Winnen
150927g The former footbridge which connected the two platforms at Tavistock North Station. Will the line to Tavistock every reopen I wonder! Copyright Roger Winnen
150927h Our return train from St Austell being the 18.10 Par Penzance service taken from the new footbridge. Note the dent in the platform roof on the right, this occurred when part of the former footbridge roof blew off landing on the then new station building. The former footbridge looks in a deplorable state, how long will it remain! Copyright Roger Winnen