At Gwithian? Something to see this weekend.
- and while in the area you could have a look at the remains of the National Explosive Works Railways - the earth works, embankments and cuttings are there for all to see. However watch out for the adders in this hot weather.
The map shows the very extensive narrow gauge system and the terminus of the connecting standard gauge branch from Hayle. With reference to the map the additional letters which have been added refer to locations of various points of interest. These are as follows - (A) Nitro-glycerine plant supply incline number 1. (B) Nitro-glycerine plant supply incline number 2. (C) Loading shed. (D) Nitrate of soda store (E) Gun Cotton Dries (F) Tunnel The above map is from the 25 to the mile OS map and is reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.
A map showing the approximate route of the standard gauge connecting line between the Explosive Works at Upton Towans and the course of the Hayle Railway. The Hayle Railway had remained in situ along what is now King George V walk.as a siding. From the end of this siding it is assumed that an extension crossed Leathlean Lane and the playing field on a curving embankment raising the branch to a level to cross Brookway and access a bridge at (G) which crosses a stream. The ironwork of this bridge still remains behind modern housing alongside Brookway.
The road exiting this map at the top right hand corner is the B3301. For the best access to the old railway drive onto Gwithian Towans and park at the entrance. Walk over the dunes to the west and you are in the works. More details in our Industrial Railways and Tramways section.
An amazing view from the top
Plymouth
Clive Smith
Plymouth
Clive Smith
This was before drone cameras and some fifteen years before I was employed at Inter City House. On this occasion I blagged my way in, took the lift to one of the higher floors and grabbed a shot. It was 50050 on the 10.00 Paignton - Plymouth on the 9th September 1983.
Regards, CliveSmith. Well done - an incredible view.
Regards, CliveSmith. Well done - an incredible view.
50050 arrives at Plymouth. Seen from 'On High'. Plymouth September 1983. Copyright Clive Smith.
Plymouth 2006
The Late John Cornelius
The Late John Cornelius
The majority of the photographs given to us by the late and lamented John Cornelius have the title inserted at the bottom of the image - a much appreciated feature. Copyright the late John Cornelius.