As reported Roger Winnen has now moved from Bodmin Hospital into
Karenza Care home at St Agnes. Post code TR5 0UD
He is available on his mobile the number of which is 07773808074
- he could certainly do with a chat.
Due to the Covid Precautions Roger is confined to his room for ten days.
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Karenza Care home at St Agnes. Post code TR5 0UD
He is available on his mobile the number of which is 07773808074
- he could certainly do with a chat.
Due to the Covid Precautions Roger is confined to his room for ten days.
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Newquay
Clive Smith
Clive Smith
Peak 45109 - has just arrived at Newquay on the 21st May 1983 . in the background the long gone gas holder. The driver looks back along the platform hoping that somebody is going to uncouple him from the train so that he can complete the run round exercise. Copyright Clive Smith.
Near
Polbrock Bridge
Andrew and Diane Jones
Polbrock Bridge
Andrew and Diane Jones
Please find attached photograph taken in Jan 1971 at Polbrock Bridge, on a very similar day as today,[no snow thankfully] 50 years ago this month. The early morning freight was still running to Wadebridge.
Today this is the access point to the mid way point of the Camel Trail and close to the forestry car park which is the only parking at this point, until the Grogley Halt carpark is reopened if the access bridge is ever repaired!
Just out of view to the right is what is locally known as ‘John Jago’s’ cottage. He was quite a character and had built a small table into the adjacent railway fence where passing train crews would leave his local paper and cigarettes.
The Camel Valley has changed considerably since this photograph was taken at this location and is now heavily forested, mainly with pine although an ancient oak plantation does exist. Many of the small field systems have reverted to nature.
The Cameltrail partnership is doing a wonderful job of maintaining the original trackbed and have tarmacked most of this stretch and due to the tight flailing of the banks you can now see the full profile of the original alignment just like BR days.
The downside of course is that the Camel Trail is now very popular, especially during covid, making it extremely unlikely that we will see trains to Wadebridge again, but recent clearance does illustrate that there is room for the trail and railway except for a few pinch points.
On balance we are more likely to see trains returning to Tavistock, but you can never say never, we just need to live long enough!
Best wishes Andrew and Diane
Today this is the access point to the mid way point of the Camel Trail and close to the forestry car park which is the only parking at this point, until the Grogley Halt carpark is reopened if the access bridge is ever repaired!
Just out of view to the right is what is locally known as ‘John Jago’s’ cottage. He was quite a character and had built a small table into the adjacent railway fence where passing train crews would leave his local paper and cigarettes.
The Camel Valley has changed considerably since this photograph was taken at this location and is now heavily forested, mainly with pine although an ancient oak plantation does exist. Many of the small field systems have reverted to nature.
The Cameltrail partnership is doing a wonderful job of maintaining the original trackbed and have tarmacked most of this stretch and due to the tight flailing of the banks you can now see the full profile of the original alignment just like BR days.
The downside of course is that the Camel Trail is now very popular, especially during covid, making it extremely unlikely that we will see trains to Wadebridge again, but recent clearance does illustrate that there is room for the trail and railway except for a few pinch points.
On balance we are more likely to see trains returning to Tavistock, but you can never say never, we just need to live long enough!
Best wishes Andrew and Diane
Polbrock Bridge - the access to the old line nowadays seen here in January 1971. Copyright Andrew and Diane Jones.
Makes a pretty picture - wish the lines were still there - however, thanks to you Andrew the trail exists.
Further in formation from Andrew concerning the location of the above photograph. In answer to your queries, the photograph was taken at a point 840 feet from Polbrock Bridge on the Grogley side. The gateway in the photograph was an occupation crossing to a small field adjacent the river camel owned by Pencarrow estate.
The crossing was also the starting point of a check rail on the left hand side facing Wadebridge continuing for 480 feet towards Wadebridge, which is where John Jago’s cottage stands. At this point in the reverse curve the check rail continued on the right hand side until reaching mile post 2 1/2miles directly under Polbrock Bridge. The check rails seem to have been added in 1932 according to the rail chair dates with the parallel line being supported with rail chairs dating from 1951, in track sections of 19 sleepers. A very complete answer as usual, many thanks Andrew.
The crossing was also the starting point of a check rail on the left hand side facing Wadebridge continuing for 480 feet towards Wadebridge, which is where John Jago’s cottage stands. At this point in the reverse curve the check rail continued on the right hand side until reaching mile post 2 1/2miles directly under Polbrock Bridge. The check rails seem to have been added in 1932 according to the rail chair dates with the parallel line being supported with rail chairs dating from 1951, in track sections of 19 sleepers. A very complete answer as usual, many thanks Andrew.
Between
Worle & West Hewish
Martin Baker
Worle & West Hewish
Martin Baker
Hi Keith
A couple of photos of of the much photographed 57601 in its unique Porterbrook livery while being evaluated by FGW.
On a glorious summer day in June 2002 we see the outbound working, 09:20 Plymouth - Paddington, at Worle then a mile up the road at West Hewish with the return 15:42 Paddington - Exeter.
It was very difficult to miss photographing this train at this location as the high intensity light could be seen approximately 4 to 5 miles away on the approach to its booked stop at Yatton, the train being in view for nearly 10 mins.
Kind Regards, Martin Baker.
A couple of photos of of the much photographed 57601 in its unique Porterbrook livery while being evaluated by FGW.
On a glorious summer day in June 2002 we see the outbound working, 09:20 Plymouth - Paddington, at Worle then a mile up the road at West Hewish with the return 15:42 Paddington - Exeter.
It was very difficult to miss photographing this train at this location as the high intensity light could be seen approximately 4 to 5 miles away on the approach to its booked stop at Yatton, the train being in view for nearly 10 mins.
Kind Regards, Martin Baker.
Worle 57601 June 2002 Copyright Martin Baker.
West Hewish 57601 June 2002 Copyright Martin Baker.
Many thanks for your out in the country shots Martin.