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Items added on 20th April 2018. Most recent items come first.

20/4/2018

Out in the sun -
with Craig Munday

Hi Keith
After the snow the weather was particularly turgid. Thankfully we've had a sustained blast of sunshine which has brought the countryside to life.
Some pictures from the recent week, including an Exeter Riverside shot from today. I was covering the area for a couple of shifts and popped over to see 59005 arrive with the stone working from Westbury.

Kind regards, Craig Many thanks Craig

A really striking picture of HST Power Car 'Old Oak Common' at Dolcoath Half Barrier Level Crossing. (This crossing is set to become full barriers in the autumn. 18th April 2018 Copyright Craig Munday

St Erth 18th April 2018 Copyright Craig Munday The work at St Erth is progressing well. A modern style car park - surrounding a bespoke quaint GWR designed station and signalbox. Let's hope the areas with complement themselves on completion.

802001 and 802002 at Burngullow 19th April 2018 Copyright Craig Munday

57605 5Z78 St Austell 20th April 2018 Copyright Craig Munday

66187 at Miltown 6G07. It only worked to St Blazey. 20th April 2018 Copyright Craig Munday

Exeter Riverside with 59005 which had worked through from Westbury on the 20th April 2018. The stored EWS HTA coalk wagons, and JIA clay wagons can be seen in the background. Copyright Craig Munday

The IET at Penzance today
Mark Lynam

802001 and 802002 leaving Penzance. 20th April 2018 Copyright Mark Lynam

802001 and 802002 standing at the platform at Penzance. 20th April 2018 Copyright Mark Lynam

802001 and 802002 from the 'Wall' 20th April 2018 Copyright Mark Lynam

Fire Damaged HST to Laira
Phil Hadley

57605 Totnes Castle hauling the fire damaged HST 43138 from Penzance to Laira Depot on Friday 20th April 2018 seen at Newbridge Crossing. Copyright Phil Hadley

Redruth
Mike Hitchens

A reminder of days past when in the 70's a Skipper 142020 arrives Redruth in the snow. Mike Hitchens collection. Note the B.R.U.T.E. parked to the right.

Class 166 Arrives at Exeter for checking gauging clearances
Roger Winnen

166203 Arrived in Exeter St David's platform 1 at lunch time to check clearances. It then moved to platform 2 the bay platform, then moving to platform 3 and 4 before returning to Bristol. No doubt in future we may see these units working to Exeter.

180419e 166203 arrives at Platform 1 from Bristol. Copyright Roger Winnen

180419f The Class 166 unit enters Platform 2 at Exeter St Davids. This was once the bay platform for the Exe Valley trains. Copyright Roger Winnen

180419g A well known railway photographer David Hunt captures the scene on Plattorm 2. Copyright Roger Winnen

180419h Checking the clearances on Platform 3 at Exeter St David's. Copyright Roger Winnen

180419i The unit in Platform 4 awaiting departure for Bristol. Copyright Roger Winnen

Blue Anchor
John Cornelius

Items added on 19th April 2018. Most recent items come first.

19/4/2018

Testing, Testing
David Tozer Roger Winnen

Turbo testing 166203 Stoke Canon 19th April 2018 Copyright David Tozer

180419a Photographed from the 09.00 Penzance Paddington we see 802002 802001 descending the bank from Largin. Copyright Roger Winnen -

180419b The rear of the 06.38 Stoke Gifford to Penzance near Trago Mills. Copyright Roger Winnen

IET Testing 802001 at Cockwood on the 19th April 2018 Copyright David Tozer

180419c The return run back to Stoke Gifford being the 12.17 from Penzance seen passing Starcross. Copyright Roger Winnen

Just thought I would add a couple of extra shots to David’s and Roger's of today's 802 run. by Mick House

802 001 & 002 head to head. Copyright Mick house.

802 001 & 002 passes Wheal Busy. Copyright Mick house.

Many thanks David

Major Works at
Dilton Marsh
Guy Vincent

Dilton Marsh Halt, 1.5 miles south of Westbury is currently undergoing platform extension works to enable more than one door to be released on trains calling here. The halt was last rebuilt in 1993 and each platform has a usable length of just 14.9 metres. This is being increased by 10 metres to 24.9 metres enabling one complete 'Turbo' carriage (23.5 metres) to fit. At the same time the height of each platform is being corrected as subsidence is an issue here, the halt being located on a tall embankment. New steel pile foundations have been driven into the bank and the supporting piers will have screw threads enabling the platforms to be wound back up to the required height should movement ever take place. It has been necessary to construct large scaffold trestles behind each platform to enable the work to be done, along with access tracks across surrounding land from the nearby country lanes. Four pictures of platform 2 (Salisbury bound) taken on April 16th. NB By quirk of fate trains travelling 'down' from here are, in reality, facing a stiff uphill climb of 1 in 70 for over a mile to the summit at Upton Scudamore. Up trains behave in the opposite way with constant, steady braking necessary as they approach the 40 mph permanent speed restriction through Westbury South Junction.

Dilton Marsh Platform 2 A distant view of the extensive works necessary to provide access to the worksite across a field. This platform is used by Salisbury bound trains. 16th April 2018 Copyright Guy Vincent

Dilton Marsh Platform 2 Scaffold & Foundation Pile works. 16th April 2018 Copyright Guy Vincent

Dilton Marsh Platform 2 The platform extension looking towards Salisbury. 16th April 2018 Copyright Guy Vincent

Platform 1 approach path. Platform 2 can be seen in the distance beyond the bridge over the road. 16th April 2018 Copyright Guy Vincent.

Turning about we look towards platform 1 which is being extended at the far, Westbury end. 16th April 2018. Copyright Guy Vincent

Old Oak Remembered
Dave Anthony
Many thanks to Dave.

Westbury
John Cornelius

Reminisce and enjoy. Copyright John Cornelius

Items added on 18th April 2018. Most recent items come first.

18/4/2018

HST Power Car fire
Penzance Station
Roger Winnen

It was reported on the local news programmes this morning that a HST Power Car was on fire at Penzance Station last night. 43138 is shown on Youtube with smoke billowing from its engine compartment after working the 14.03 Paddington to Penzance service. The 15.03 Paddington-Penzance service due at 20.40 was held at St Erth for one hour before proceeding to Penzance arriving at 21.53hrs Five fire appliances attended the scene at Penzance Station during which time the station was evacuated, however there were no injuries as the passengers had by this time left the station before the fire broke out. Visiting the station on Wednesday morning revealed that the offices together with the ticket office were closed awaiting the all clear from the toxicologist taking samples. Tickets however were being sold by travelling ticket inspectors on the platform.

Try these YouTube videos:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgFkqBr3HPE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1c2hT-exLE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KtyyNEiIJ0

180418a The damaged seen on the roof of the HST Power Car at Long Rock on Wednesday 18th April 2018 Copyright Roger Winnen

180418b The roof damage in close up. Copyright Roger Winnen

Weedkillers about!
Karl Hewlett

The weedkiller MPV is in the area again to exterminate all trackside vegetation, a bit late with the info but I had a lot to deal with this week:

Tuesday 17th St Blazey LIP to St Blazey LIP via Looe, Moorswater-Lafarge, Fowey and Parkandillack
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U04797/2018/04/17/advanced

Wednesday 18th St Blazey LIP to St Blazey LIP via Liskeard and Truro
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U04790/2018/04/18/advanced

Thursday 19th St Blazey LIP to St Blazey LIP via Falmouth Docks, Penzance and St Ives
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U07080/2018/04/19/advanced

Friday 20th St Blazey LIP to Bristol Barton Hill via Newquay
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U07063/2018/04/20/advanced

Regards, Karl (Friends of Penmere). Many thanks Karl

Hawkeridge
Guy Vincent

Here's a picture of Hawkeridge Junction to add to the Bradford Junction-Westbury collection. The area between the two lines and the road is used by Network Rail for materials storage so, as a result, is very untidy. Beyond the railway is one of several recently-constructed solar farms. From the White Horse they look like lakes! Guy Vincent.
Many thanks Guy

Hawkeridge Junction Compound 16th April 2018 Copyright Guy Vincent

Royal Albert Bridge
Andrew Jones

It's the 29th April 1984, just found this photograph amongst a number, of the day we were all allowed to walk over the Royal Albert Bridge, I am the 80's looking chap carrying my youngest daughter Sienna in a back pack facing the camera. Can't believe I am officially a pensioner in June! Best Wishes Andrew Many thanks Andrew

29th June 1984 Sienna is perhaps the youngest person to be 'walked' over the Royal Albert Bridge! She is no doubt a little heavier now. Copyright Andrew Jones

Tiverton Parkway
John Cornelius

Items added on 17th April 2018. Most recent items come first.

17/4/2018

New Order at
Weymouth
Guy Vincent

166207 in platform 1 at Weymouth on the morning of Saturday 14th April. This had arrived the previous evening on the 1642 ex Gloucester and was due to leave attached to the rear of the 2E20 0853 Gloucester. However, this was formed of 158957 as seen at platform 2 so coupling was not possible. 166207 eventually left Weymouth attached to another 166 on the 1308 service to Gloucester. Note the difference in width between the two types of unit.

Guy Vincent Many thanks Guy

Weymouth 166207 158957 14th April 2018 Copyright Guy Vincent

Weymouth Tramway 1982
Never ignore warnings
Clive Smith

The pictures in sequence show what happened on 16th August 1982 when the driver of this Volvo estate chose to ignore the warning signs and park their vehicle obstructing the passage of the 09.54 Channel Islands boat train from Waterloo. 33 112's slow progress along the tramway to Weymouth Quay station came to a halt at Custom House Quay, a short distance from journey's end. Usually any obstructing vehicles were 'bumped' out of the way by swift brute force but on this occasion the Volvo had a fitted brake lock which made the manhandling efforts far more difficult. I recall the hold up was about 45 minutes. Dorset Constabulary soon showed up but their efforts were in vain as the local breakdown recovery service was eventually called out to remove the offending vehicle. A great afternoon's entertainment for the visiting tourists although the railway employee walking in front of the train doesn't look too happy at the heart of the developing fiasco. Unusually for this period he is sporting high visibility attire albeit a rather miniscule orange bib. A much missed line from what seems like a bygone age
Regards, Clive Smith
Many thanks indeed for your pictures and article - great fun for the spectators!

Never, never, ignore Warnings. Weymouth Tramway 16th August 1882 Copyright Clive Smith

Weymouth Tramway 16th August 1982. Copyright Clive Smith

Weymouth Tramway 16th August 1985. Note the expression of exasperation on the railway employees face! 16th August 1982. Copyright Clive Smith

Weymouth Street Tramway 16th August 1986. Finally the 'heavy gang' arrive!!.Copyright Clive Smith

Also for some fascinating footage on Youtube click here

Exeter St Davids
John Cornelius

Copyright John Cornelius. - never a very attractive livery. The Wales and West Rly - W & W invited the 'adjustment ' of the name to the 'Worse and Worse'!!

Items added on 16th April 2018. Most recent items come first.

16/4/2018

Celebrating the Great Western Railways 150th at Newton Abbot in 1985

And how things used to be at Newton Abbot
Michael Forward

850810b The celebration of a floral display at Newton Abbot of the Great Western 150th. Copyright Michael Forward

850810a 47611 Going through Newton Abbot,non stop, with the 08.20 Bradford Paignton. So much has been lost since this picture was taken. Copyright Michael Forward

Todays Picture
Hawkeridge Jct.
Guy Vincent

GBRF's 66777 'Annette' departing Westbury on 6M40 1156 Westbury-Stud Farm empty ballast boxes today, 16th. The area between Hawkeridge Junction and Westbury North Jctn has recently been cleared of vegetation giving views that have not been possible since the 1960s. How long before nature again reclaims though?
Best regards Guy Vincent. Many thanks indeed Guy.

Hawkeridge Junction 66777 6M40 16th April 2018 Copyright Guy Vincent

The Cornwall Railway Society
Visit to Long Rock T.M.D

On Saturday last members of the Cornwall Railway Society visited the Long Rock Depot, the third visit since the start of the expansion to the depot.
It was quite remarkable to see the completed work done to equip this depot to the 21st Century standards to handle work that was once carried out at Old Oak Common. Cornwall Council has been very generous with funding together with ECC Development grants. Many thanks must go to Patrick Grobbelaar the Depot Manager for giving us these guided tours and for giving up his free time on a Saturday afternoon.

180414i Vechicles in the depot at Long Rock with the overhead crane an invaluable asset. Copyright Martin Duff

180414b 153373 over the pit at Long Rock. Copyright Roger Salter

180414e 57604 Pendennis Castle on C Road with 153373 on B Road. Copyright Andrew Triggs

180414p The cab is a glow aboard 57604. Copyright Roger Winnen - Copy

For further photographs of the visit to Long Rock Depot Click Here for the features pages January 2018 onward

Steam Heat at
Long Rock
Mike Hitchens

TDB 968008 this was formally 24054 then being used as a train pre-heating unit at Long Rock Oct 1982 Courtesy Mike Hitchens Collection

Dorchester
and beyond
Mick House

Many thanks to Mick for his collection of cab pictures taken in the Dorchester area around about 1988.

Cab view of Culliford Road Bridge. Copyright Mick House

Beyond Culliford Road bridge and to the left was the old cattle dock. Copyright Mick House Note the main line had been singled y that time - the rusty metals of the down main lie to the right.

Alington Road Bridge (B3143) Copyright Mick House

Smokey Hole Lane bridge - to the east of Dorchester. Copyright Mick House Why the bridge has this curious name is not known.

Swanage
John Cornelius

Items added on 15th April 2018. Most recent items come first.

15/4/2018

Focus on Redruth
Roger Winnen

Photographs taken on Monday 9th April 2018

180409a The 09.24 Exeter Penzance working with a 3 car HST arrives at Redruth. Copyright Roger Winnen

180409b The downside buildings at Redruth Station. Copyright Roger Winnen

180409c These buildings were beautifully restored a number of years ago. Copyright Roger Winnen

180409cc Viewed from the up platform with the Pednandrea Minestack in the distance. Copyright Roger Winnen

180409d The Great Western Staff Association club at Redruth. Copyright Roger Winnen

180409e The return 3 car HST unit forming the 12.57 Penzance to Newton Abbot. Copyright Roger Winnen

Triple Turbos at Westbury
Guy Vincent

Three Turbos line up at Westbury on the 13th April 2018. Copyright Guy Vincent.

Lucky? Friday 13th. Under a leaden sky three class 165 Turbos at Westbury at 1035am. 166215 on 2V88 0853 Weymouth-Gloucester, 166210 on 2C12 1025 Warminster-Westbury and 166207 on 2O86 0842 Gloucester-Weymouth. Just a few weeks ago these three trains would most likely have all been formed of class 150 units but, with 16 sets having now gone to Northern Rail this will no longer be the case and the Turbos are here to stay.

The Wenford Bridge
Branch
Andrew Jones

Andrew continues his, almost sleeper by sleeper, exploration of the Wenford Bridge branch. Please click here and scroll down. Many thanks to Andrew.

This is where the Cycletrack which follows the Wenford Bridge Branch is deviated to avoid the dangerous road crossing at Dunmere. The cycleway deviates to pass under the main road and join the former Bodmin North branch just south of Dunmere Halt. Copyright Andrew Jones.

The seemingly simple route of the Wenford branch is complicated by the crossing and re-crossing on the same lane - the two crossings being just yards apart, Copyright Andrew Jones.

Special workings
Karl Hewlett

A scout through the system has provided me with the following workings that are from the norm in the South West, so have provided the details and times bellow:

IET Test Run's Monday 16th To Friday 20th April

Stoke Gifford to Penzance
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K97203/2018/04/16/advanced

Penzance to Stoke Giffford
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K97204/2018/04/16/advanced

Network Rail Class 150/1 DMU Radio Survey Unit Tuesday 24th To Thursday 26th April

Bristol High Level Siding to Laira T&RSMD
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U41018/2018/04/24/advanced

Laira T&RSMD to Truro Yard via Moorswater-Lafarge, Looe and Newquay
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U41019/2018/04/25/advanced

Truro Yard to Derby RTC via Falmouth Docks
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U41020/2018/04/26/advanced

Belmond Pullman Class 67's Friday 27th To Sunday 29th April

Victoria to Truro
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U53018/2018/04/27/advanced

Truro to Truro Yard
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U53019/2018/04/27/advanced

Truro Yard to St Blazey LIP
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U53020/2018/04/27/advanced

St Blazey LIP to Truro Yard
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U53021/2018/04/28/advanced

Penzance to Minehead WSR
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U53023/2018/04/28/advanced

Minehead WSR to Penzance
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U53026/2018/04/28/advanced

Slopers Sidings to Penzance
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U53029/2018/04/29/advanced

Penzance to Victoria
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U53030/2018/04/29/advanced

Regards, Karl (Friends of Penmere Station). Many thanks Karl
Will anybody be at Lefarge - we'd love to have your pictures!!!!!

Dorchester
Mick House

Mick continues his travels through Dorchester station area and points out a few things - the dates of these pictures are around about 1988 when work to electrify the Weymouth route, third rail, was in progress. This series to be continued.

A cab view of the approach to Dorchester South from the south. The station buildings for the original terminal building into which all up trains had to reverse can be seen off to the left. Note the two third rail conductor rails yet to be fitted lying side by side alongside our up line. Copyright Mick House.

The original signalbox lay to the right here, just beyond the end of the down platform. Copyright Mick House. Note that the third rail conductor rail is yet to be fitted.

Looking in the Bournemouth direction, the steam depot lay to the right whilst to the left was the coal yard and brewery siding. Copyright Mick House

From much the same position the steam depot and turntable lay to the right. Copyright Mick House.

This view shows the replacement signal box. Copyright Mick House

Cranmore
John Cornelius

Action on the East Somerset. Copyright John Cornelius

Items added on 14th April 2018. Most recent items come first.

14/4/2018

A Southern Class U and a Class 33 haul a test train to Yeovil Junction
David Tozer

180413d D6515 brings the train in from Yeovil Pen Mill. Copyright David Tozer

180413e D6515 Lt Jenny Lewis at Yeovil Junction. Copyright David Tozer

180413a Class U 31806 arrives at Yeovil Junction on a test run. Copyright David Tozer

180413b 31806 Nearing the turntable at Yeovil Junction. Copyright David Tozer

180413c 31806 showing the close up details of the front end. Copyright David Tozer

SPECIAL CHARTER TRAIN - BOOK NOW
Travel from Okehampton to Oxford & Stratford upon Avon next Saturday 21st April.

The 2nd special ‘Royal Oke’ train leaving from Okehampton Station
A chance to enjoy Shakespeare country who's birthday is celebrated two days later. Or alternatively visit ‘Inspector Morse’ at the City of Oxford.
One easy step:

Book your seats on the train : www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/239689
Std Class Only £47.50 STD Class / Children under 16 £27.00

Timings
Outward. Okehampton Town 07.10, Crediton 07.47, Exeter St Davids 08.12, Oxford 10.26, Stratford upon Avon 11.32
Return
Stratford on Avon 16.13, Oxford 17.20, Exeter St Davids 19.47, Crediton 20.05, Okehampton 20.45

I do hope some of you members can join us.

Michael [Dr Michael Ireland Vice Chair of OkeRail Forum]

Further information - Connecting service:-

Following your recent communication with Michael Ireland, please find attached a bespoke press release intended for passengers from the Bude, Holsworthy and surrounding areas who wish to travel in Coach B on the train (B for Bude). There is a special link for on-line bookings for Coach B which is shown on the press release.

Connect Bude are also arranging a coach service from Bude and Holsworthy to Okehampton to connect with the train. Please find details attached with the appropriate booking form which should be returned to me with payment asap.

If you have any queries or require any further information please reply to this e-mail or telephone 01288 361878.

Thank you for your interest.

Regards, Mike Moore
Connect Bude
(Connect Bude is kindly supported by Bude-Stratton Town Council and Courtenay Insurance Services)

Sensational livery at
St Erth
Mike Hitchens

The introduction of this unit in this garish BT livery caused quite a sensation at the time.

This BT liveried class 118 caused quite a sensation when it came into service. Perhaps the first attempt at advertising on trains on the British Network. Picture from the Mike Hitchens Collection

The Class 118 in BT livery in the bay platform at St Erth in 1985 Courtesy the Mike Hitchens Collection

Focus on Freshford
Guy Vincent

Network Rail contractors have recently started work to extend both platforms at Freshford station by 30 metres at the Westbury end to accommodate 5-car class 165-6 'Turbo' formations. Platform 1 (Bath-bound) is currently 78 metres and P2 (Westbury-bound) is 82 metres. When one considers how many such formations will actually stop here, the relatively low number of passengers who use the station compared to other stations catering for far greater numbers, and the long-established practice of passengers for this station happily travelling in the front three coaches of existing trains, it is very hard to see how such expense has been justified. Freshford is an unstaffed 'halt' with no ticket-buying facilities available (other than on board the train or in advance), is situated in an idyllic spot in the Avon valley with very limited car parking available (approx. 12 spaces) and in my personal view this level of work, frankly, seems unnecessary.

Guy Vincent Many thanks Guy for this very detailed report and pictures.

Freshford Platform Extension 2 With 166207 on the 2E24 13th April 2018 Copyright Guy Vincent

Freshford Platform Extension 3 with 158950 2E25 1528 WMN-GMV 13th April 2018 Copyright Guy Vincent

Freshford Platform Extension 4 with 166219 on the 2C20 1441 GCR-WSB 13th April 2018 Copyright Guy Vincent

Freshford Platform Extension - a general view the work. 13th April 2018. Copyright Guy Vincent.

Salisbury
John Cornelius

A superb action shot by John Cornelius. Copyright. Note that there are no less than three men at work!!

Items added on 13th April 2018. Most recent items come first.

13/4/2018

Don't Forget tomorrow
Saturday April 14th at 6.30 PM
In the Memorial Hall Redruth Methodist Church
Peter Triggs presents
'Seven decades of steam'
For details of the venue please click here

Yesterdays Freight
David Tozer

Seen at Cullompton yesterday.

66587 tops the 1112 Newton Abbot Hackney Yard - Westbury with 66590 on the rear.
Dave Many thanks David - my apologies for being a few hours late!

66587 Cullompton 12th April 2018 Copyright David Tozer

66590 Cullompton 12th April 2018 Copyright David Tozer

Eastleigh Works
Geoffrey Matthews

L.B & S.C.R Terrier 32640 inside Eastleigh Works being done up before going to Butlins at Pwllheli.9th May 1966 Copyright Geoff Matthews

Salisbury
John Cornelius

Dorchester Approach
Mick House

This and the following pictures are dated just prior to the 3rd rail electrification to Weymouth and are thus dated about 1988. Here we see the approach to Dorchester Junction from the cab of a train from Weymouth. The line ahead is to Dorchester West, the double track curving right is for Dorchester and Waterloo. Copyright Mick House

Maumbury road bridge Copyright Mick House

We've just passed under Maumbury road bridge and look ahead to Dorchester South station. 1988 Copyright Mick House

From the Maumbury road bridge looking north towards Dorchester South with unit 444 043 approaching. Copyright Mick House

Items added on 12th April 2018. Most recent items come first.

12/4/2018

Salisbury shed
Geoffrey Matthews

Going on duty, a smashing picture of 34051 'Winston Churchhill' leaving Salisbury shed. 23rd May 1965. Copyright Geoffrey Matthews

Yesterday at Exminster
David Tozer

180411a 43144 & 43182 Approaches Exminster with the 10.00 Penzance Paddington service. Copyright David Tozer

180411b 153369 works the 12.52 Exeter St David's to Paignton. Copyright David Tozer

180411c Cross Country Class 220 with the 06.45 Newcastle to Plymouth at Exminster. Copyright David Tozer

Gwinear Road
Mike Hitchens

A privileged view of Gwinear Road Crossing taken from the up side probably in the early 70's. When the crossing included also the metals of the Helston branch on the far side it can be seen just how long it once was! From the Mike Hitchens Collection

Tavy Bridge
Clive Smith
Two more views by Clive - many thanks.

A smashing view as Laira 2-car set P480 crosses the Tavy Bridge with the 14.15 from Gunnislake to Plymouth on 15th January 1983 Copyright Clive Smith Note that this was before half the bridge was repainted.

A view from the river in 2015 shows the Tavy bridge almost to its full extent. One wonders whether the next repaint will be to complete the spans on the left hand side of this picture or to repaint the whole bridge - a big job whatever. Copyright Clive Smith

St Erth
John Cornelius

The St Ives train stands in the bay. Note the very tall and well populated telegraph pole dominating the scene. Copyright John Cornelius

Items added on 11th April 2018. Most recent items come first.

11/4/2018

Crugwallins
Craig Munday

Craig writes :- Midweek through our show week at St Austell AOS - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at the Keay Theatre. A chance to pop out and get my first shot of the GWR 2x4 HST set at Crugwallins near Burngullow. A chance for a last minute bit of advertising - hope the show is going well. Copyright Craig Munday. Many thanks Craig.

The Tavy Bridge
Clive Smith

A classic photograph at a classic location as Black Five 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' makes an impressive sight exiting the Tavy Bridge with the 09.05 Bere Alston - Plymouth Friary "Tamar Belle" leg of a memorable tour. 37410 'Aluminium 100' is out of sight on the rear. This was 27th March 2007, day three of five days of tours advertised as"The Cornish & Devon Branch Week". Copyright Clive Smith

Weymouth
Geoffrey Matthews

One of the 'delights' of steam - remember coal dust and smuts in your eyes!! The fireman damps down the coal dust. The date is 24th March 1966. Copyright Geoffrey Matthews

Minehead
John Cornelius

A delightful action shot viewed from a grassy bank.. Copyright John Cornelius

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