6th August 2020

Test Train to Liskeard
Mark Lynam

Last night a test train ran into Cornwall as far as Liskeard. It was due to run to Penzance the previous night but was cancelled due to crew shortages. It was top and tailed with 37219 and 37610. Copyright Mark Lynam

37219 at Liskeard after working 3Q52 2036 Exeter Riverside N.Y. to Liskeard. Copyright Mark Lynam

37610 at Liskeard before working 3Q53 2302 Liskeard to Exeter Riverside N.Y. using the crossover at the Eastern end of the station. Copyright Mark Lynam

Thanks Mark

The last Fuel Train seen at Hayle
​25th October 2013
Roger Winnen

131025aa 66120 With the last Fuel Train to Penzance crosses Hayle Viaduct just before 08.00 hrs. Copyright Roger Winnen

131025ad 66120 With the returning empty Fuel Train approaches Trevassick Manor, Copperhouse. It is now impossible to take a photograph from this location as a large amount of houses has been built in this area since 2013. Copyright Roger Winnen

St Ives
Andrew Thompson & Laurence Hansford

St Ives in September 2013. If only we could go back 57 years! Perchance to dream. Copyright Andrew Thompson.

St Ives station before rationalisation 15th August 1963 Copyright Laurence Hansford. Very interesting even in diesel days.

Many thanks to Andrew Thompson and Laurence Hansford
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Safe for another two years
Clay Traffic
David Tozer

Many thanks to David Tozer who kindly sent in this link-

https://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/db-cargo-extends-cornish-clay-train-contract

                                         Dave