Roger is down in the dumps. True or False? Answer False
CRS Members who attend Roger's quizzes will appreciate the above.
CRS Members who attend Roger's quizzes will appreciate the above.
Today acting on a 'tip off' Roger took the bus to Copperhouse and from there walked to location off Dracenea Avenue where the main line track is exactly level with the ground on both sides of the track. Here a temporary ballast level crossing has been created allowing rubber wheeled vehicles to access spent ballast, or timber from the old viaduct floor which has been off loaded from the railwheeled 'dumper truck'. This was taken up the field which as been rented off a local owner and placed in temporary storage.
168 141115a Rail access to Trevassack compound for used materials from the viaduct. Copyright Roger Winnen. The main line tracks lie in the foreground, to the left towards Gwinear Road and to the right towards Hayle. The ballast 'infill' across the tracks has been continued up the field to provide hardstanding and pathways for the heavy plant. A temporary fence has been provided between the field and the main line.
Retracing his steps back to Chapel Lane and then passing under the main to take the public highway called Travassack Hill which borders the storage site (dump) viewing is difficult due to a high hedge. However one shot was taken.
169 141115b Looking east over the high hedge at the Trevassack compound. Copyright Roger Winnen
Continuing up Trevassack Hill for another hundred yards then bearing left into Trevassack Manor Roger met an old acquaintance who owns the manor and who said that he could view the field, which he owns, from his property, however as Network Rail are renting the land he could go no further. Roger was well pleased with what he saw.
170 141115c The old wood decking from the viaduct has been covered over at the compound. This, it is understood, has been sold and is due for delivery next week. Copyright Roger Winnen. Note In the distance can be seen Phillack Church with Hayle Towans beyond.
171 141115d Another view of the old wood decking. Copyright Roger Winnen
A further bonus for our foot sore cameraman, and for us viewers, was a tip-off that there was something going on down at Guildford Viaduct.
172 141115e Track Panels being moved on Guildford Viaduct. Copyright Roger Winnen
173 1411115f 'Looking like Peco Track'. We see track panels on the move at Guildford Viaduct. Copyright Roger Winnen
Many thanks to Roger, he's certainly not down in the dumps!