April 8th 2025

8/4/2025

Port Isaac Road Station
Jon Hird

Whilst on the way home from the visit to the miniature railway on Sunday, we decided to see what could be seen at the former Port Isaac Road station. We were greeted by the lovely owners who, for a small donation to the Air Ambulance, allowed us access to the site.

It was great to see it left in almost original condition. The owners have resisted the temptation to infil the space between the platforms as so many other stations have had done. The stations retain their wonderful Delabole slate edgings, complete with ingrained metal particles from decades of rolling stock clasp-brakes squeezing the trains to a halt. A real time warp.

A selection of photos are below with more in our 'feaures' section - click here.

The station frontage at Port Isaac Road. 06.04.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

Stored vehicles on the former 'up' line trackbed. 06.04.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

Roger date-checking the tax disc of a Reliant Rialto. Looking back towards St. Kew Highway/Wadebridge. 06.04.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

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More from the
North Cornwall Miniature Railway
Roger Winnen & Jon Hird

We've now compiled a 'feature' with a number of pictures from our visit to the NCMR. Please click here.

A video from Jon showing the railway. Click the red 'Play' button to view.

British Transport Police on tour in North Cornwall. 06.04.2025, copyright Roger Winnen.

D7062 Artic Prince. 06.04.2025, copyright Roger Winnen

St. Teath West from above. 06.04.2025, copyright Jon Hird.

Saddle Tank Trispen with its train at St Teath. 06.04.2025, copyright Roger Winnen Copyright Roger Winnen

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Bubble-licious lunch break
Steve Clark

For the second time in as many days, I managed a couple of fots during my break at work. Didn't realise the Bubble Car was out, so that was a welcome suprise whilst waiting for a couple of HSTs.

43156 arrives at Bodmin Parkway with a Penzance - Plymouth working. 05.04.2025, copyright Steve Clark.

The Bodmin Railway bubble car, 121020, arrives with a service from Bodmin General. 05.04.2025, copyright Steve Clark.

121020 departs for Bodmin General. 05.04.2025, copyright Steve Clark.

158959 arrives with a service from Penzance. The 158's supposedly soon to be a rarity in Cornwall. 05.04.2025, copyright Steve Clark.

43188 arrives with a Plymouth - Penzance trip. 05.04.2025, copyright Steve Clark.

Lovely photos Steve - many thanks.

Class 37s at Newport
Michael Adams and Michael Forward

Hello Roger, I hope you are well and enjoying some trips in this lovely weather.

Phil Smith's picture at Newport has encouraged me to send these two,firstly Michael Adam's shot of 37131 on 12 May 1993 with what looks like an MOD train.
This engine was cut up in April2007.

Roger, Now my own picture of 37714 taken on 19 May 1999.
This loco. has been saved and can now be seen at THe Great Central Railway,currently in Railfreight triple grey livery.
Best wishes, Michael Forward.

Many thanks to the two Michaels

Barham on ballast
Phil 'Shattered' Smith

50016 'Barham' trundles through Exeter St. Davids with a train of ballast wagons. Summer 1988. Copyright Phil Smith.

Great stuff, many thanks indeed Phil

Diesel action on the SDR
Sam Ryder

25185 was assisting with the passenger services today (07.04) on the South Devon Railway. It's seen passing Nappers field. 07.04.2025, copyright Sam Ryder.