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Great Western Railway Planning Application
St Erth Station

St Erth Station Approach St Erth TR27 6JW- Listed building consent for extension of Platform 3 towards Platform 4 (The sidings platform) to provide increased circulation space around the passenger entrances to both the ticket hall and the café. The buffer stop and signals cabinet to be relocated to a distance of 15m from the building and the tracks realigned with a new riser wall construction at the platform edge. Replacement of the existing non compliant ramp and steps between Platforms 2 & 3 with new accessible facilities. Installation of sections of heritage-style spear top fencing around the works locations-Mr Tony Cole  Great Western Railway PA17/11584
As printed in the Cornishman edition of Thursday 28th December 2017

171229a St Erth today with the buffer stops to Platform 3 & 4. This area could be filled in up to the Platform 4 ramp to increase the passenger circulation area. Copyright Roger Winnen

171229b The buffer stops to be moved 15 metres together with the signal cabinet box on the left. Platform 3 The St Ives Branch platform to be extended towards Platform 4. Copyright Roger Winnen

171229c The new staff amenity room built. Copyright Roger Winnen

171229d Looking from the buffer stops today, I would suggest that the new buffer stops would be placed approx between the 1st an 2nd coaches of the 150 Class Sprinter Unit adjacent to the ramp going down from Platform 4.. Paceing out the distance of Platform 3 there would still be room to hold 2x2 car 150 units. Copyright Roger Winnen

Laira 2 days ago
David Field

Following a trip to see the family in Plymouth on Boxing Day, I took the opportunity to pop down to Laira Depot to see what was parked up there over the Christmas period.  The attached photos were taken on 27 December 17 whilst it was still dark, and as the stock for the day was starting to move off the depot.
There were least nine HST sets present, and I was able to identify 43002, 43012, 43032, 43042, 43088, 43091, 43092, 43142, 43158, 43149, 43179, 43189 and 43193.  In addition Arriva Cross Country's Super Voyager 221131 moved off shed whilst I was there.  HST power car 43179 must be moving off lease soon, as it has now lost its' "Pride of Laira" nameplates and crests.
The depot shunter 08644 was busy throughout, moving carriages from the various sidings into the main HST shed.
I hope these are of interest to your members. 
Kind Regards,    Dave Field                 Much appreciated - thank you

08644 moves a Mk3 carriage into the HST Shed at Laira 27th December 2017 Copyright David Field

08644 moves around Laira depot on 27th December 2017. The Pretendolino stock and another HST set are in the sidings behind. Copyright David Field

43088 prepares to move off depot whilst 43092 awaits its next duty - Laira 27th December 2017 Copyright David Field

An overview of Laira Depot in the early hours of 27th December 2017. Eight HST Sets visible Copyright David Field

The darkness and wet weather add to these remarkable pictures of Laira waking up from its two days rest. 
​Many thanks.

Laira Shed
Where it was
Trevor Tremethick

After all these years it is hard to remember where the old steam shed was. In this annotated picture Trevor reminds us of what has been swept away. The train approaching is the return Mazey Day 'Cornishman' on the 28th June 2014. Copyright Trevor Tremethick. Many thanks to Trevor for his time and trouble in preparing this portrayal of the scene today with memories of the past. Many thanks also to Mike Roach proof reading. The picture is copyright of Trevor Tremethick.

Nr. Buckfastleigh
Ron Kosys

4555 nears Buckfastleigh on the 8th August 1972. Copyright Ron Kosys

Taunton
John Cornelius

Copyright John Cornelius