Where is this?
Bernard Mills
Bernard Mills
Re this picture, I think on a Cornish Clay line but I do not recognise it, any chance you could put on CRS site to see if anyone else knows. Bernard
Where is this - Copyright Bernard Mills, Received 9th September 2022.
Can you help Bernard - unusual for him to be lost!!
Roy from Rangoon suggests - Dear Keith,
Looks like Meledor Mill (Retew branch) to me.
Roy Hart.
Looks like Meledor Mill (Retew branch) to me.
Roy Hart.
Barham at Penzance
Michael Forward
Michael Forward
Hello Roger, I hope you are well and rejoicing in the lovely rain. Here is a shot of 50016 ‘Barham’ leaving Penzance on 15 June 1985 with the 16.00 to Derby. Best wishes , Michael. Copyright Michael Forward
Thanks Michael
Why was this?
Martin Scane
Martin Scane
Just taken this snap from the carriage window of my train to Bristol so apologies for the quality. The photo shows the 12.27 Cross Country departure for Edinburgh with a 'Not to be Moved' board attached. Something I’ve not seen before on a train standing at a station. One wonders what is wrong? Cheers Martin
Plymouth - Not to be moved sign on the 12.27 Cross Country departure for Edinburgh. 9th September 2022. Copyright Martin Scane
Many thanks Martin - does anybody have any information?
Sweet Caroline
Lucky Craig Munday
Lucky Craig Munday
Hi Keith
Following a spell on holiday, I'm back in the seat once more. I was fortunate enough to be invited onto the Officer's Special on 7th September. Loram organized the visit of 37418 and Caroline the inspection saloon to visit branchlines in Devon & Cornwall.
A number of guests from Networkrail and other railway industry partners sampled the journey west behind the spick and span class 37 in fine fettle. I joined at Plymouth for the trip down to carne Point and some pictures of the trip are included.
The saloon itself is remarkable, so much included in a small carriage. At either end there ia a driving position, and three large windows ideal for looking out on the line ahead. Two bays of seating areas are directly behind. There is a narrow corridor linking these area with a kitchen area and separate toilet too. The guests were well refreshed with plentiful tea and coffee and snacks along the way.
Also included are a couple of trains taken at Polbathic near St Germans with the first tinges of Autumn in the air. A serious accident on the A30 westbound near Menheniot resulted in the road being shut for a long period.
Best wishes, Craig Munday.
Following a spell on holiday, I'm back in the seat once more. I was fortunate enough to be invited onto the Officer's Special on 7th September. Loram organized the visit of 37418 and Caroline the inspection saloon to visit branchlines in Devon & Cornwall.
A number of guests from Networkrail and other railway industry partners sampled the journey west behind the spick and span class 37 in fine fettle. I joined at Plymouth for the trip down to carne Point and some pictures of the trip are included.
The saloon itself is remarkable, so much included in a small carriage. At either end there ia a driving position, and three large windows ideal for looking out on the line ahead. Two bays of seating areas are directly behind. There is a narrow corridor linking these area with a kitchen area and separate toilet too. The guests were well refreshed with plentiful tea and coffee and snacks along the way.
Also included are a couple of trains taken at Polbathic near St Germans with the first tinges of Autumn in the air. A serious accident on the A30 westbound near Menheniot resulted in the road being shut for a long period.
Best wishes, Craig Munday.
Caroline Approaches Plymouth 2Z03 i 37418 2Z02 7th September 2022. Copyright Craig Munday
At Lostwithiel 37418 and Caroline. 7th September 2022. Copyright Craig Munday.
Close up o the motive power from Caroline. 7th September 2022. Copyright Craig Munday
The view from Caroline at Golant - no trace now of the former halt. 7th September 2022. Copyright Craig Munday
37814 0n the approach to Carne Point. 7th September 2022. Copyright Craig Munday.
A lovely shot of 37814 and Caroline near Carne Point. Copyright Craig Munday.
The luxury inside Caroline - 7th September 2022. Copyright Craig Munday,
The approach to Bodmin Parkway. 7th September 2022. Copyright Craig Munday
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1C80 Polbathic. Copyright Craig Munday.
Polbathic 66172 6C53 8th September 2022. Copyright Craig Munday
Many thanks indeed Craig, fantastic Caroline Pictures, you were indeed lucky to travel amongst the privileged few.
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Sad News
Rick Palmer
Rick Palmer
Members will be very sorry to learn from Mrs. Tina Palmer 07859922545 that Rick passed away early this morning 10th September 2022. Rick was a founder member of the CRS committee serving for many years as Booksales Officer and also on the Railtour Sub Committee.
Our sympathies to Mrs Palmer who was also involved in CRS matters for a number of years.
Our sympathies to Mrs Palmer who was also involved in CRS matters for a number of years.
Hello all,
I am very sorry to hear of Rick’s passing.
In the early days when I started as Magazine Editor, Rick was very helpful in putting the magazine together, and we used to run off copies on the old Roneo machine in his office. I seem to recall that a fair bit of the dreaded pink correction fluid was used!
My condolences to Mrs Palmer.
With kind regards, Trevor Tremethick
I am very sorry to hear of Rick’s passing.
In the early days when I started as Magazine Editor, Rick was very helpful in putting the magazine together, and we used to run off copies on the old Roneo machine in his office. I seem to recall that a fair bit of the dreaded pink correction fluid was used!
My condolences to Mrs Palmer.
With kind regards, Trevor Tremethick
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