13th December 2021

Engineering Train at
Redruth
Anonymous

Our anonymous spectator was passing through Redruth on a T2 bus when he spotted an engineering train stationary at the down platform. Time to investigate!!

Stationary train at down platform - time to de-bus and investigate. 13th December 2021.

A view from the footbridge at about midday. 13th December 2021.

70 801 at the Penzance end of the train close by the site of the second signalbox at Redruth. Copyright.

Looking towards Scorrier the class 66 at that end of the train can be seen just about clear of the tunnel. 13th December 2021. Copyright.

A last view of the train from above the tunnel mouth.

Many thanks to our anonymous contributor. 
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A selection from 
Roger Winnen

Gunnislake Station sign. This picture dates from before the station was re-sited. . Copyright Roger Winnen. 28th December 1977.

Another view at Gunislake on the same day. The low bridge was a major problem for road traffic. Copyright Roger Winnen.

The old station at Gunnislake . This was taken on the occasion of the CRS boat trip down the Tamar. 23rd July 1994

The closure notice - a minibus was provided from Calstock to Gunnislake station.

Moving now to Liskeard - an old sign.

750201c Looe Branch Platform at Liskeard. Ongoing works in the background on the Liskeard Bypass . This view dated 21st February 1976. Is this sign still in position at the end of the Looe branch platform at Liskeard.. Copyright Roger Winnen.

Many thanks Roger.
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Day trip to Barrow Hill
Paul Barlow

Barrow Hill Openday notice, 3rd October 1982. Copyright Paul Barlow.

Many thanks Paul.
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Bradford on Avon
Ron Kosys

47543 passes the foot crossing to the north of Bradford on Avon station with a Cardiff to Portsmouth service on 11th May 1988. Copyright Ron Kosys.

Many thanks Ron.
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