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19th April 2019

19/4/2019

 
The Good Friday HSTs
Roger Winnen

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190419a 43163 Exeter Panel Signal Box works the 07.41 Penzance to Paddington seen crossing Coombe by Saltash Viaduct. Copyright Roger Winnen
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190419b Soon to be a thing of the past, pouring out my tea at the buffet.. Copyright Roger Winnen
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190419c 43018 Tails the 07.41 Pz Paddington service. Copyright Roger Winnen
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190419d Celebrity 43185 Great Western works the 09.00 The Cornish Riviera from Pz instead of the booked IET.Copyright Roger Winnen
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190419e Another surprise 43172 Harry Patch working the 15.00 Plymouth Paddington service. Copyright Roger Winnen
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190419f A side on view of this power car. Copyright Roger Winnen
Lovely
Lostwithiel
Will Kilner

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A smashing bit of sunshine at Lostwithiel as 66126 trundles twice over the crossing in the process of running round its train. Seen here at 16.28 on the 18th April 2019 Copyright Will Kilner
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Thirty two minutes have passed since the last photograph. Will appreciates the view and the beer in this charming town. Here’s a shot from today of 66126 crossing the River Fowey in Lostwithiel with a freight at just after 5pm. The boat in the foreground and the late afternoon sun in my favour made for a nice picture - one I celebrated with a pint in the nearby Globe! 18th April 2019. Copyright Will Kilner
Well done Will, and many thanks.
Very old 
Redruth
Paddy Bradley

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Redruth Station with both Broad Gauge and Standard Gauge tracks. Note there is no footbridge. At the far end of the down platform points can be seen serving the sidings behind the station on that side. East Carn Brea mine pumping engine can be seen on the exteme left. Paddy Bradley Collection
Comment from Roy Hart (Burma).
I would say that the photo is about 1875. Mixed gauge arrived at Redruth in 1866, but the rails look more modern, with cross-sleepered track, so later than 1866, I reckon. The wooden viaduct is still there, so before 1888. The down side sidings went in 1914.
The cottages on the right are 'Jacks Platt' a- well-known Redruth slum area, finally demolished by nazi bombers in WW2.  The post office (1957) occupies the site today.
                   All the best, Roy.           
Many thanks Roy.
Mystery Hut at
Redruth
Peter Jenkin

This sadly neglected hut situated across the road from the station has remained in this state for a considerable number of years. It has had transport connections. It was certainly used as a rest room by Western Nations Bus drivers and no doubt CMT before that. Comparison with the picture above suggests that it was in existence before the buildings alongside. Maybe station staff used it as a 'tea room' too. Rumours have had it that it might be a tea room again or whatever.  We hope somebody declares ownership and  does a major restoration job.
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The old wooden hut which is believed to be listed - it certainly is listing somewhat! The Post Office was built on 'Jacks Platt' - there was formerly a way through here to Fore Street. This photo 6th April 2019. Copyright Peter Jenkin.
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The old wooden hut looking down the street. Note the very ornate building's alongside. 6th April 2019. Copyright Peter Jenkin
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Next to the mystery hut is the office of the Malayan Dredging Company. 6th April 2019. Copyright Peter Jenkin
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Next building down is Abbot and Wicket Office. Roof detail. Photographed by Peter Jenkin 6th April 2019.
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Abbot and Wicket Office. Roof detail with the date 1891. Photographed by Peter Jenkin 6th April 2019.

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