Our next Cornwall Railway Society indoor meeting takes place on Saturday 9th March 2024 at the Memorial Hall Redruth commencing at 18.30 hrs
Chris Trerise from Kernow Model Rail will present a show entitled HIGH SPEED 1 and the ROYAL SCOTSMAN
A programme not to be missed
Chris Trerise from Kernow Model Rail will present a show entitled HIGH SPEED 1 and the ROYAL SCOTSMAN
A programme not to be missed
A rare daylight visitor to Exeter these days
David Tozer
David Tozer
Roger,
A rare visit to Exeter these days.
43042 + GW08 48124 48123 48122 49117 + 43093
5Z80 11:19 Laira to Exeter New Yard ECS.
At Powderham signals UM 200 and UM 202 have replaced those introduced in mid 1985.
Dave
A rare visit to Exeter these days.
43042 + GW08 48124 48123 48122 49117 + 43093
5Z80 11:19 Laira to Exeter New Yard ECS.
At Powderham signals UM 200 and UM 202 have replaced those introduced in mid 1985.
Dave
46093 & 43042 Exminster 6.3.2024 Copyright David Tozer
UM 200 Powderham 6.3.2024. Copyright David Tozer
Many Thanks David
What changes in 42 years?
Ross Griffiths
Good evening chaps,
Hope everyone is doing well.
I attach a scan from a negative taken by legendary railway photographer John Vaughan (recently purchased with copyright) which shows 45129 on the approach to Saltash on 21st February 1982 with the 1E21 Penzance to Leeds (thanks to fellow contributor Paul Barlow for providing the service details).
Also attached is a photo I took on 24th February this year showing 43187 & 43098 in the same position with the 1315 Penzance to Plymouth - it's a game of spot the difference!
In the 42 years between the images the location is still recognisable although the inevitable vegetation growth is encroaching on the view and is prominent on the skyline. The siding has gone and the buildings swept away to be replaced with residential flats. Part of the goods yard area has been reserved for use by Network Rail and is guarded by the ubiquitous pallisade fencing. Tactile paving and the yellow line now adorn the platform and the lighting has been upgraded.
Of course all too soon the Castle Classes shall follow the Peaks in being withdrawn from service altogether.
All the best,
Ross.
Hope everyone is doing well.
I attach a scan from a negative taken by legendary railway photographer John Vaughan (recently purchased with copyright) which shows 45129 on the approach to Saltash on 21st February 1982 with the 1E21 Penzance to Leeds (thanks to fellow contributor Paul Barlow for providing the service details).
Also attached is a photo I took on 24th February this year showing 43187 & 43098 in the same position with the 1315 Penzance to Plymouth - it's a game of spot the difference!
In the 42 years between the images the location is still recognisable although the inevitable vegetation growth is encroaching on the view and is prominent on the skyline. The siding has gone and the buildings swept away to be replaced with residential flats. Part of the goods yard area has been reserved for use by Network Rail and is guarded by the ubiquitous pallisade fencing. Tactile paving and the yellow line now adorn the platform and the lighting has been upgraded.
Of course all too soon the Castle Classes shall follow the Peaks in being withdrawn from service altogether.
All the best,
Ross.
A John Vaughan photograph which shows 45129 on the approach to Saltash on 21st February 1982. Copyright Ross Griffiths.
A photo I took on 24th February this year showing 43187 & 43098 in the same position with the 1315 Penzance to Plymouth. Copyright Ross Griffiths.
Many thanks for your images, Ross. It's very interesting to compare the two and your notes are much appreciated.
Lostwithiel Engineering - Day 2
05.03.2024
Alan Peters
Colas Rail 66846 being unloaded in the platform, the infamous LL57 bracket signal now removed 05/03/24. Copyright Alan Peters
This view will never be the same again without LL57 bracket signal, a strange sight on 05/03/24. Copyright Alan Peters
Many thanks as always, Alan.
Alan has provided many more detailed photographs of the ongoing work at Lostwithiel, all of which are available in the resignalling section. Please click here and expand the 'Lostwithiel' segment.
Alan has provided many more detailed photographs of the ongoing work at Lostwithiel, all of which are available in the resignalling section. Please click here and expand the 'Lostwithiel' segment.
Newquay in 1978
Roger Winnen
78/06/25 Arrival at Newquay. Copyright Roger Winnen
78/06/25 Arrival at Newquay of 50050 Copyright Roger Winnen
78/06/25 50050 Running around at Newquay. Copyright Roger Winnen
78/06/25 A Peak arrival at Newquay. Copyright Roger Winnen
78/06/25 Newquay Signal Box with a class 47 shunting some coaches. Copyright Roger Winnen
78/06/25 Newquay Signal Box. Copyright Roger Winnen
The VSOE in 2004
Jon Hird
67020 at Kingswear with the VSOE on 24.04.2004. Copyright Jon Hird.
67020 at Cockwood with the VSOE on 24.04.2004. The EWS (generator?) coach behind the loco is quite an interesting thing. Copyright Jon Hird.
A splash of colour at Swindon
Colin Pidgeon
59101 on 7B12 Merehead to Wootton Bassett. Copyright Colin Pidgeon.
59101 on 7B12 Merehead to Wootton Bassett. Copyright Colin Pidgeon.
59205 on 6C48 Appleford to Whatley. Copyright Colin Pidgeon.
59205 on 6C48 Appleford to Whatley. Copyright Colin Pidgeon.
Many thanks to Colin for taking these shots, and thanks to Ken Mumford for sending them over.