St Budeaux
Al Peters
Al Peters
6C97 at St Budeaux (Ferry Road) Colas Rail 70816 top and tailed with 70812 headed to Cornwall from Westbury with the RDT (Rail Delivery Train) as 6C97 for a rail drop at Shillingham between Saltash and St Germans over two nights, pictured is 70816 at St Budeaux Ferry Road awaiting the possession to be given up to return to Westbury on 23rd August 2020 - Alan Peters
A lovely colourful shot seen in an unusual location. St Budeaux Ferry Road, 6C97 70812 23rd August 2020 Copyright Alan Peters
Many thanks to you Alan.
Perranporth
Ed Hooper
Ed Hooper
In response to a query concerning signs on Perranporth station Ed Hooper kindly wrote in :- Dear CRS, Whilst I'm afraid I can't add any photos of the station signs and posters, I am pleased to say that at least one of the signal box cast iron nameplates survives. It was acquired at a local antiques fair in Perranporth in around 1990 and given to my late uncle, signalman Charles Fennamore. Perranporth unusually had two signal box nameplates, being located on an island platform. I wonder if its twin survives? A similar nameplate from St. Agnes can be found restored in the museum there. Charles lived for many years nearby at Mithian, where he had an uninterrupted view of Goonbell viaduct. He is pictured here working in Truro signalbox, guessing early 2000's. Best Regards, Ed Hooper
One of the twp cast signs from Perranporth Sigalbox. Copyright Ed Hooper.
The well known and much respected the late Charles Fennamore seen on duty in Truro Signalbox in the early 2000's. Many thanks to Ed Hooper Copyright,
Perranporth. A service arriving from Newquay. Copyright the late Jon. Wood Collection
Perranporth signalbox - rear view in 1965, Copyright the late Patrick English.
Perranporth Signalbox - the front view in 1965. Copyright the late Patrick English.
Wheal Liberty Viaduct in 1976. Copyright Mike Roach
Many thanks to Ed Hooper, Mike Roach and the late Patrick English.
Bristol area
Craig Munday
Craig Munday
Craig was up at Bristol when 'The Devonian' was running in the area and kindly sends us these photographs.
Freightliner at Ableton Lane 11th August 2020 Copyright Craig Munday. N.B. Ableton Lane bridge is close to the entrance to the Severn Tunnel.
Ableton Lane DBC Welsh bound freight 11th August 2020 Copyright Craig Munday
Looking very smart 47501 hauls the Devonian Express through Patchway on the 12th August 2020 Copyright Craig Munday
Another view at Patchway as 43162 brings up the rear on the 12th August 2020 Copyright Craig Munday
And finally at Newton St Loe 46100 'Royal Scot' and 70000 'Britannia' with The Devonian Express. 12th August 2020 Copyright Craig Munday
Many thanks Craig - welcome back home.
Sunset at
Goonbarrow
Craig Munday
Goonbarrow
Craig Munday
It looks as if Bugle is on fire in this dramatic shot by Craig Mumday as a Newquay bound DMU pulls away from alongside the signalbox. 17th August 2020. Copyright Craig Munday.
With the Newquay train well on its way Craig catches the sun as it sinks below the horizon; 17th August 2020
With the Home signal reset the sun sinks further. 17th August 2020
One last shot. 17th August 2020. Copyright Craig Munday.
A 'fiery end to your sequence' - many thanks to you Craig.