This mornings pictures
The first Dedicated
Rail Cams in Cornwall
The first Dedicated
Rail Cams in Cornwall
The First Dedicated Rail cam`s in Cornwall. By Mick House.
In conjunction with Railcam UK and Kernow Model Rail Centre, on its 20th anniversary year, we have great pleasure in announcing the installation of not one but two rail cam`s the first in Cornwall and located in Sorrier.
Go to Railcam.UK and register free for limited access or subscribe for full access. The two cameras will start streaming live at 10am this Saturday 24th September.
Kernow Railcam 1) Looking towards Truro, 57 605 with the 1C50 passes with the down sleeper this morning 23rd September 2022 heading for Penzance.
Kernow Railcam 2) Looking towards Penzance 43 162 on the front and 43 097 at the rear, with the 2U14 passes this morning 23rd September 2022 heading for Cardiff
In conjunction with Railcam UK and Kernow Model Rail Centre, on its 20th anniversary year, we have great pleasure in announcing the installation of not one but two rail cam`s the first in Cornwall and located in Sorrier.
Go to Railcam.UK and register free for limited access or subscribe for full access. The two cameras will start streaming live at 10am this Saturday 24th September.
Kernow Railcam 1) Looking towards Truro, 57 605 with the 1C50 passes with the down sleeper this morning 23rd September 2022 heading for Penzance.
Kernow Railcam 2) Looking towards Penzance 43 162 on the front and 43 097 at the rear, with the 2U14 passes this morning 23rd September 2022 heading for Cardiff
Picture 1. Copyright Mick House
Picture 2. Copyright Mick House.
Very interesting - congratulations to Mick
and Kernow Model Centre.
and Kernow Model Centre.
The Network Rail Test Train arrives Penzance
Roger Winnen
Roger Winnen
Arrival at Penzance of the Network Rail Test Train with leading Power Car 43299 from Reading to Paignton via Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen
Autumn approaches
Craig Munday
Craig Munday
The evenings are pulling in, and there's a nip in the air, heralding the onset of Autumn. I must admit to the season being my favourite photographically. The changes in the leaves and foliage can present wonderful results, if the light is right.
Already, our teams are out inspecting and treating the rails if necessary, earlier than scheduled this year due to the extreme dry spell through the exceptional Summer.
Here are some pictures prior to the arrival of the RHTT, eagerly awaited by many in pristine condition before its battle with the elements!
DRS class 57, 57305 has been drafted into the GWR fleet to replace 57306 which is due a major exam then RHTT duties in East Anglia. This is the second spell with GWR, as it worked regularly in 2013 in its yellow livery. The sleepers in seen at Camborne on 14th.
On the 17th some pictures of the Bodmin & Wenford home diesel fleet were captured as type 4s, 47306 & 50042 ran an extensive service, including some "mini" driver experience runs.
On 18th I had a shift at Lostwithiel and 802112 caught some super light heading west in the evening.
On the day of HM funeral, 66077 was stood on the fuel road at St Blazey and made a lovely study in the strong morning sunshine.
Finally for now, a day of brilliant sunshine on my day off allowed a study of the welcome daylight run of the Imerys JIA wagons down from the Midlands. This formally ran overnight Tuesdays, but was amended to daytime Tuesdays instead. Just to add confusion, today's ran on a Wednesday and 66006 looked grand in the cutting along by Lostwithiel golf course. The castle and house by the river nicely lit too.
Then a scoot along the A390 to Golant to see the lunchtime clay worked by HP powered 66077. The incoming tide allowed an indulgent reflection in the water too! Both images from 21st Sept.
All the best, Craig.
Already, our teams are out inspecting and treating the rails if necessary, earlier than scheduled this year due to the extreme dry spell through the exceptional Summer.
Here are some pictures prior to the arrival of the RHTT, eagerly awaited by many in pristine condition before its battle with the elements!
DRS class 57, 57305 has been drafted into the GWR fleet to replace 57306 which is due a major exam then RHTT duties in East Anglia. This is the second spell with GWR, as it worked regularly in 2013 in its yellow livery. The sleepers in seen at Camborne on 14th.
On the 17th some pictures of the Bodmin & Wenford home diesel fleet were captured as type 4s, 47306 & 50042 ran an extensive service, including some "mini" driver experience runs.
On 18th I had a shift at Lostwithiel and 802112 caught some super light heading west in the evening.
On the day of HM funeral, 66077 was stood on the fuel road at St Blazey and made a lovely study in the strong morning sunshine.
Finally for now, a day of brilliant sunshine on my day off allowed a study of the welcome daylight run of the Imerys JIA wagons down from the Midlands. This formally ran overnight Tuesdays, but was amended to daytime Tuesdays instead. Just to add confusion, today's ran on a Wednesday and 66006 looked grand in the cutting along by Lostwithiel golf course. The castle and house by the river nicely lit too.
Then a scoot along the A390 to Golant to see the lunchtime clay worked by HP powered 66077. The incoming tide allowed an indulgent reflection in the water too! Both images from 21st Sept.
All the best, Craig.
66077 St Blazey 19th September 2022. Copyright Craig Munday
Lostwithiel 18th September 2022. Copyright Craig Munday
Bodmin gala 47306 17th September 2022. Copyright Craig Munday
Bodmin gala 50042 17th September 2022. Copyright Craig Munday
57305 1A50 Camborne (6) 14th September 2022. Copyright Craig Munday.
66077 6G09 Golant 21st September 2022. Copyright Craig Munday
66006 6V99 Lostwithiel golf course 21st September 2022. Copyright Craig Munday.
Many thanks for your Autumn spread Craig.
London Semaphores - shortest branch line
The Greenford branch
Simon Howard
The Greenford branch
Simon Howard
Took a trip today (22nd September 2022) from the newly completed West Ealing station to Greenford – all of ten minutes including two intermediate stops. 165 122 was on duty. In the first shot the shuttle is arriving while 66512 passes on the adjacent platform. The second pic is of journey’s end at Greenford next to the Central Line platform, while the last shot shows what must be some of the very last lower quadrant signals in the Capital – nestling in the undergrowth at Greenford and controlling West Greenford Junction – an important link from the WR mainline to the Marylebone line, which has seen increased use as a result of HS2 construction materials traffic.
1. Arrival platform West Ealing. 165122 on duty. 66512 passes on an adjacent platform. 22nd September 2022, Copyright Simon Howard
2. Journeys end. Greenford terminus. Copyright Simon Howard. 22nd September 2022, Copyright Simon Howard .
3. Lower Quadrants. Greenford next to the central line. 22nd September 2022, Copyright Simon Howard .
Many thanks Simon - nice to see semaphores so close to Paddington - a refreshing sight.
Par Semaphores
Chris Harvey
Chris Harvey
43153 rounds the curve at Par with the 07.17 Penzance to Glasgow - the Cornish Scot. 29th September 2001 Copyright Chris Harvey
Many thanks Chris.
Date nails - Don Asher.
An Update
Graham Mann
An Update
Graham Mann
Keith
In regard to the “date nails” I seem to vaguely remember these as nails for indicating the cant of the track, looking at the pics there doesn’t seem to be any above the number 6 which is the general UK cant maximum (6” or 150mm) which would further substantiate that.
Hope this helps. Regards Graham Mann Mob. 07920155651
In regard to the “date nails” I seem to vaguely remember these as nails for indicating the cant of the track, looking at the pics there doesn’t seem to be any above the number 6 which is the general UK cant maximum (6” or 150mm) which would further substantiate that.
Hope this helps. Regards Graham Mann Mob. 07920155651
Many thanks Graham - perhaps that's 'nailed it' - any further comments appreciated.