Christine Simmonds
The funeral of Christine Simmonds was held last Thursday. Christine was a wonderful lady, who held various posts and key positions within the Cornwall Railway Society.
In addition to CRS members, her funeral was also well attended by the various other local organisations in which Christine was involved. She will thus be sadly missed by many.
Christines sister, Barbara has written in to say;
The family of Christine Simmonds would like to thank all those who attended the funeral and sent cards and for the generous donations of £450 for the Cornwall Air Ambulance.
May Christine rest in peace.
In addition to CRS members, her funeral was also well attended by the various other local organisations in which Christine was involved. She will thus be sadly missed by many.
Christines sister, Barbara has written in to say;
The family of Christine Simmonds would like to thank all those who attended the funeral and sent cards and for the generous donations of £450 for the Cornwall Air Ambulance.
May Christine rest in peace.
Cardiff Bay Station
June 2016
Roger Winnen
June 2016
Roger Winnen
from Sunday June 2, it's all aboard for a new era, with Transport for Wales launching a brand new service between Cardiff Bay and Pontypridd, around 20 miles away, which stops at every station along the way, including Radyr and Llandaf.
Thanks to Keith Jenkin
This station was photographed during the CRS Railrover of Wales in 2016
Thanks to Keith Jenkin
This station was photographed during the CRS Railrover of Wales in 2016
160701c Cardiff Bay Station originally called Cardiff Bute Road. Copyright Roger Winnen
160701d Restoration is needed to this derelict part of the station. Copyright Roger Winnen
160701e Our return train arrives taking only 3 minutes for the run to Queen Street. Copyright Roger Winnen
Springtime in West Cornwall 1976
Roger Winnen
Roger Winnen
760321b D1015 Western Champion at Long Rock. Copyright Roger Winnen
760410a D1023 Western Fusilier brings stock out of Ponsandane Sidings on 10th April 1976. Copyright Roger Winnen
760410a Ponsandane Goods Depot 10th April 1976. Copyright Roger Winnen
760410c A Class 50 at Ponsandane. Copyright Roger Winnen
760410e Motive Power at Long Rock Class 25 52 and a 50. Copyright Roger Winnen
760410g Approaching Chacewater Station. Copyright Roger Winnen
760410h Approaching Chacewater Station the former branch from Newquay is seen coming in on the right. Copyright Roger Winnen
760410i From the overbridge at Chacewater. Copyright Roger Winnen
760410j The Parcels from Penzance approaching Chacewater. Copyright Roger Winnen
760410k D1065 Western Consort at Chacewater. Copyright Roger Winnen
760410l A Class 50 at Treleigh. Copyright Roger Winnen
760410m D1065 nr Scorrier. Copyright Roger Winnen
760410o 50023 with the milk at Drump Lane. Copyright Roger Winnen
760410n A Peak with the Cornishman passes Wheal Busy. Copyright Roger Winnen
Swindon - 04.06.2024
Ken Mumford
4L36 [Wentlogg to Felixstowe] hauled by 66957 - Stephenson Locomotive Society 1909 - 2009] tries to hide behind 1A14 Bristol (Temple Meads - Paddington) consusting of IET 820110. Copyright Ken Mumford.
Once 1A14 had cleared platform 3, then 4L36 [which was probably delayed further by the aforementioned IET which left 5 LATE] that left 14 LATE probably caused by 1A14 running not quite so late. Copyright Ken Mumford.
This 'quick' shot was taken as the nameplate passed me. Copyright Ken Mumford.
Many thanks to you Ken
Summer trains to Newquay
Jon Hird
With the introduction of the summer timetable, we once again see trains from various destinations travelling along the branch to Newquay. On weekdays there are trains from Bristol Temple Meads, Penzance (utilising the branch's 'shuttle' unit for the day) and London Paddington, all terminating at the seaside resort. Weekends see more trains to and from Paddington and Bristol Parkway.
Although the services are formed by IET's - not the most exciting of trains for we enthusiasts - it's still pleasing to see longer trains making use of the branch. There's something bizarre about seeing these modern, streamlined trains (with pantographs!) quietly winding their way over the antiquated features of the single-track branchline, long may it continue.
Although the services are formed by IET's - not the most exciting of trains for we enthusiasts - it's still pleasing to see longer trains making use of the branch. There's something bizarre about seeing these modern, streamlined trains (with pantographs!) quietly winding their way over the antiquated features of the single-track branchline, long may it continue.
GWR IET unit 802013 crosses the old A30 via the notorious iron bridge (regularly hit by vehicles with high-loads before the bypass in the background was built) with 1C74, the 09:04 Paddington - Newquay on 03.06.2024. The train had worked down to Plymouth paired with another unit, where the train was split, this front portion continuing on to Newquay. Copyright Jon Hird.