The North Cornwall Miniature Railway
Open Day
Feature to follow
A few members made the trip over to North Cornwall on Sunday 06.04 to visit the North Cornwall Miniature Railway. We were made most welcome and a very enjoyable day was had. More photos will follow, but here is a selection to get started.
North Cornwall Miniature Railway & Toy Museum from above. 06.04.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
'Pengelly' at St. Teath West. 06.04.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
The most random selection of trains you're likely to encounter in Cornwall! 06.04.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
Another aerial view of the site. 06.04.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
The photographer becomes the photographed! Roger Winnen of this parish enjoys a ride. 06.04.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
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More of the NCMR
Andrew & Diane Jones
Dear Jon, Keith and Roger, please find attached a couple of photos taken at the North Cornwall miniature railway today 6th April 2025.
The railway only opens on 4 occasions a year and is an absolute delight.
Locomotive 'Trispen' is seen running the 13.05 service around the extensive circuit much to the enjoyment of the large gathering supporting the local Hospice fundraising.
Next event is due on the 22nd June and I am looking forward to re visiting.
Very well done to Bob Lanaway and his numerous assistants who's hospitality is second to none!
P.s.lovely to meet you Jon, please keep up the good work.
Very best wishes Andrew and Diane
The railway only opens on 4 occasions a year and is an absolute delight.
Locomotive 'Trispen' is seen running the 13.05 service around the extensive circuit much to the enjoyment of the large gathering supporting the local Hospice fundraising.
Next event is due on the 22nd June and I am looking forward to re visiting.
Very well done to Bob Lanaway and his numerous assistants who's hospitality is second to none!
P.s.lovely to meet you Jon, please keep up the good work.
Very best wishes Andrew and Diane
'Trispen' working on the North Cornwall Miniature Railway. 06.04.2025, copyright Andrew & Diane Jones.
'Trispen' working on the North Cornwall Miniature Railway. 06.04.2025, copyright Andrew & Diane Jones.
Many thanks Andrew & Diane - Andrew, it was great to meet you too.
Classic traction on display
Andrew Triggs
Hi Jon
A few shots of veterans 57312 and 08836 on a beautiful Sunny Sunday morning at Longrock T&RSMD
All the Best
Andrew
A few shots of veterans 57312 and 08836 on a beautiful Sunny Sunday morning at Longrock T&RSMD
All the Best
Andrew
57312 and 08836 parked thoughtfully at the end of the sidings at Long Rock. 06.04.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
08836 and a mk3 coach from the sleeper set 'on the blocks' at Penzance. 06.04.2025, copyright Andrew Triggs.
Many thanks, Andrew
Bodmin Bubble Car day
Mark Lynam
Good evening Keith/Roger/Jon,
Here are some of my shots of todays Bubble Car day at the Bodmin Railway, in glorious spring sunshine.
Here are some of my shots of todays Bubble Car day at the Bodmin Railway, in glorious spring sunshine.
121020 from the road at Charlies Gate with the first service of the day - 10.00 Bodmin General to Bodmin Parkway. 05.04.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
Not far the next shot with 12.05 Bodmin General to Bodmin Parkway arriving at Bodmin Parkway. 05.04.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
Resting at Boscarne Junction before working 13.32 Boscarne Junction to Bodmin General. Taken with kind permission of the driver. 05.04.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
121020 at a recently cleared Quarry Curve / Respryn Road working 14.05 Bodmin General to Bodmin Parkway. 05.04.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
Looking from the other side of the bridge for the return working - 14.30 Bodmin Parkway to Bodmin General. 05.04.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
Bodmin General at 3pm sees 37142 in the shed Sentinel P403D "Denise" and newly repainted in BR Blue 08444. 05.04.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
Another recently cleared section - The line at Bodmin General looking down the Boscarne branch from Beacon Road bridge, 121020 is seen working 15.27 Boscarne Junction to Bodmin General. 05.04.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
At Charlies Gate with 16.00 Bodmin General to Bodmin Parkway. 05.04.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
And the final working of the day climbing the grade at Charlies Gate working 16.25 Bodmin Parkway to Bodmin General. 05.04.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
Super photos Mark - many thanks.
Ponsandane 'Earth Fault'
Roger Winnen
'Oops' at Ponsandane on 02.05.1971. Warship D834 has come off the rails. A technican uses a powerful hydraulic jack to lift the locomotive so that it can be skewed sideways by the longitudinal device beneath the bogie. Copyright Roger Winnen.
With D834 now back on the rails, D842 passes by heading east. 02.05.1971, copyright Roger Winnen.
001 and 050
Phil 'Shattered' Smith
50050 and 50001 arrive at Exeter St. Davids in 1987. Copyright Phil Smith.
You can almost hear and smell them - many thanks Phil.
Sunday Service
Jon Hird
66127 passes beneath the Treffy Aqueduct with 16 empty JIA's bound for Goonbarrow. The practice of running the empties up the branch on a Sunday under daylight is of great benefit to enthusiasts and photographers. Previously they were taken up before 6am on a Monday morning. 06.04.2025, copyright Jon Hird.