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10th September, 2018

10/9/2018

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Keith Jenkin has problems with his home EMail system at present. It would be helpful for those persons sending in correspondence for the website to use [email protected] that then gives two of us access to deal with your mail. Many Thanks Roger Winnen

Its 'All Change' on the
Great Western Railway
Roger Winnen
These photographs taken on 31st May 2013

130531a 43148 Advertising Hewlett Packard 'All Change' which is happening at the present for the replacement of these HSTs. Copyright Roger Winnen

130531b Coming around the bend at Long Rock where rock armour is planned to be used to protect the coastline and the railway. Copyright Roger Winnen

A Sunny Day at The Plym Valley Railway on Sunday 9th September 2018
Roger Winnen

180909b Plym Bridge Platform. Copyright Roger Winnen

180909c Andrew Barclay 705 at Plym Bridge Platform. Copyright Roger Winnen

180909d Front end details of number 705. Copyright Roger Winnen

180909e Washing the coach windows at Plym Bridge Platform. 13002 stands at the front of the incoming train. Copyright Roger Winnen

180909f Racing the cyclist on the ajoining cycleway. Copyright Roger Winnen

180909g The bikers wait for the train at Lee Moor Crossing. Copyright Roger Winnen

180909h A part of the yard visible at Marsh Mills from the incoming train. Copyright Roger Winnen

180909i 705 awaits departure on the 14.00 service to Plym Bridge. Copyright Roger Winnen

180909j Rails to Marsh Mills Station. Copyright Roger Winnen

9th September 2018

9/9/2018

A Double Headed HST at Long Rock
True or False
Roger Winnen

180909a A Double Headed HSTat Long Rock. Copyright Roger Winnen

Answer Arriving back home this evening only the front Power Car remained. The answer is false.

The Paignton & Dartmouth Railway
Roger Salter

180906g L94 GWR 57xx Class 7752 designed by Collect, built by the North British Loco Company, Glasgow 1930 and sold to L Transport in 1959. Copyright Roger Salter

180906h - The Devon Belle observation car brings up the rear. Copyright Roger Salter

180906j - L94 leaves Kingswear bunker first on the 14.10 departure to Paignton. Copyright Roger Salter

180906k L94 Approaches Kingswear Station at 15.30 hrs. Copyright Roger Salter

180906m - 6023 King Edward 11 skirting the River Dart on the approach to Kingswear. Copyright Roger Salter

180906l - 6023 King Edward 11 arrives at Kingswear on the 14.10 working from Paignton. Copyright Roger Salter

A Quiz
Colin Burges

Dear Keith,
Here's a puzzle for your readers: Pictures taken on the 31st May 2012.

Where is it? Copyright Colin Burges

There is also a Bullied Avenue nearby.

A clue:-

Where is it? Which station did it serve? Having crossed the valley the line passed under a road bridge to plunge into a tunnel on its route to Plymouth. Copyright Colin Burges

(The answer is on the former L. & S.W.R. between Camel's Head Halt and Ford.

If you blow this up, you can see the remaining stump of Ford Viaduct.

Taken from Mount Pleasant Recreation Ground. The GWR viaduct and Devonport Dockyard in the background. Copyright Colin Burges.

The remaining stump of St Leven Road Viaduct. Copyright Colin Burges

St Leven Road Viaduct - the plaque says it all. Copyright Colin Burges

Many thanks to you Colin for the fruits of your research on your bike, where will you bike take you next? We look forward to your next adventure.

8th September, 2018.

8/9/2018

37423 Enters Devonport Dockyard with a flask train on 15th May 2014
Roger Winnen

140515i 37423 goes into the tunnel of the Dockyard. Copyright Roger Winnen

South Devon This Week
Clive Smith

IMG 1806 The 10.00 Penzance to Paddington calls at Totnes on 3rd September 2018. Pink slam doors abound. Copyright Clive Smith

IMG_1887 A Class 150 on the 12.49 Exeter St David's to Paignton at Horse Cove Dawlish on the 4th September 2018. This classic location is a shadow of what it used to be like for photographers due to the high sharp fencing and inevitable foliage incursion. It is just possible to squeeze in a shot with a bit of manoeuvring on the coast path and raised arms. Being over 6 feet tall helps. Copyright Clive Smith

IMG_1889 Photographer gets bowled. IET passes not long after on the 10.33 Paddington - Paignton. This was a bit of surprise having photographed the same train with an HST the previous Friday. Copyright Clive Smith

IMG_1900 43016 heads the 07.41 Penzance to Paddington as it calls at Ivybridge on 6th September 2016. 43042 brings up the rear.Copyright Clive Smith

IMG_1938 78010 passes Ivybridge with the Moorswater to Aberthaw cement a few minutes later. Copyright Clive Smith

Thanks Clive

7th September 2018

7/9/2018

Don't forget
This coming Saturday sees the start of our Indoor Meetings Programme for 2018/19
We make a bright start at 6.30 PM with a video programme presented by Steve Andrews
who shows his latest footage compiled this year.
Not to be missed.
Click here for details of our venue

Autumnal Scenes
Craig Munday

There, I've mentioned the "A" word again. Autumnal, it seemed the Summer of 2018 would never end, but August was a bit limp compared to the heatwave.

34052 is seen at St Blazey on Sept 2nd.

The light hasn't been special lately, but a lovely bright afternoon on 5th saw me hook up with Dave Mitchell and Nigel Tregoning who were out with similar expectations.

The wet conditions have caused the lineside vegetation to sprout up beyond belief. The recently cut back waterway at Tywardreath and Rundles Walk, St Blazey getting overgrown. Also the top of the drive shot at Golant was almost gone. Fortunately Ann & Chris kindly let us down onto their patio at Robins Rest for the classic causeway shot.

All the best for now, Craig Munday Many thanks Craig

Steam St Blazey 34052 2nd September 2018 Copyright Craig Munday

6G08 66031 Rundles walk (Nr. Middleway) 5th September 2018 Copyright Craig Munday

Golant The 6G08 with 66031 in charge heads for Carne Point. 5th September 2018 Copyright Craig Munday

Radipole Halt near Weymouth
3rd January 1978
Roger Winnen

780103f 2- 3 Car Gloucester Inter City Units departing Radipole Halt. This Halt closed on 31st December, 1983. Copyright Roger Winnen

Mixed Fortunes on the Paignton & Dartmouth Railway
Roger Winnen

Travelling to Paignton yesterday we took advantage of 1st Class Advance purchase singles on the 07.41 from Penzance and return of only £8.60 in each direction. First Class travel entitles passengers to complimentary food and drink aboard buffet services. Well worth it!
However the weather was hit and miss, and Paignton was very quiet as most of the tourist seemed to have returned home. 6023 King Edward 11 was running together with L94

180906a L94 works the 11.30 Paignton to Kingswear seen at Goodrington Sands. Copyright Roger Winnen

180906b Within a short time the weather had closed in as 6023 King Edward 11 arrives at Goodrington. Copyright Roger Winnen

180906c Looking rather like a model railway! Kingswear Station from above. Copyright Roger Winnwn

180906d L94 Departs Kingswear with the 14.10 to Paignton Queens Park. Copyright Roger Winnen

180906e 6023 King Edward 11 arrives Kingswear with the 14.10 from Paignton. Copyright Roger Winnen

180906f Britannia Crossing Box which controls The Paignton & Dartmouth line. Copyright Roger Winnen

Very sad news
   - John Cornelius
Dear Keith and Roger,

Very sadly, John passed away last evening at 11pm. In the end it was very quick but peaceful.
As yet, I do not know the funeral date.
Even yesterday John wanted to look up the Cornwall website to see the contents...he was an ardent fan.

Kind regards,
Jane Cornelius - Johns sister.
   Received at 07.02 6th September 2018
   Our sympathies are with Johns sister and other family members.

Penzance
Jacob Hampson & Mark Lynham

37521 at Penzance prior to working 3Q51 2243 Penzance to Exeter Riverside N.Y Taken at 21.45 on the 5th September 2018.
Many thanks Jacob.

A very striking picture 37521 at Penzance. 5th September 2018 Copyright Jacob Hampson

Earlier in the evening pictures by Mark Lynham

180905h 37521 at Penzance. Copyright Mark Lynham

180905h From the station wall 37521 stabled at Penzance. Copyright Mark Lynham

Newquay Tunnel
Roger Winnen

On the 13th September 1982 the CRS paid a visit to Newquay following the Treffry Tramway. A highlight was enter the tunnel through which the tramway passed on route to the harbour. A short while ago Colin Burges brought us pictures taken very recently in its role as a surf and bathing outlet. Prior to this it was for a number of years the location of an aquarium and Roger Winnen brings you pictures taken inside the tunnel during this period.

Newquay Harbour Tunnel 13th September 1980 Copyright Roger Winnen

Newquay Harbour Tunnel, Looking towards the harbour. Note the aquarium tanks on the left. 13th September 1980 Copyright Roger Winnen

Newquay Harbour Tunnel. We were also privileged to look beyond the aquarium to the bricked up face of the tunnel. We had to imagine trucks being hauled up and lowered down prior to 1926. 13th September 1980 Copyright Roger Winnen

Holywell, Victoria, Roche
The late John Cornelius

Roche station was until 3rd January 1965 a passing place. With the closure of the loop the down platform remained in use making it necessary for any passengers to cross the running line to gain access to the platform. There are adequate warning notices. Copyright The late John Cornelius

The remaining platform. Copyright The late John Cornelius

This attractive but non-standard building provides shelter. Roche station became so named w.e.f 1st May 1904. Previously it had been called Victoria and was originally named Holywell. Copyright The late John Cornelius

5th September 2018

5/9/2018

37 521 on the Network Rail Train.
Mick House Andrew Triggs & Roger Winnen

Network Rails remote train operating vehicle 9703 headed the 21.02, running 7 minutes early at 20.55 last night (05/09/2018), from Exeter Riverside yard to Penzance arriving 00.55, early by 263 minutes.
The train formation was, 9703 remote train operating vehicle, 62287 ultrasonic test coach UTU2, 6263 generator van, 96604 brake force runner, 6392 brake force runner and bringing up the rear was Colas Rail 37 521 not unfamiliar to this part of the world as it once carried the name English China Clays.
The train is due to return to Exeter Riverside yard tonight at 2243. Words and photos By Mick House.

Colas Rail 37 521 at the head of the train ready to return to Exeter Riverside yard tonight. Copyright Mick House.

9703 remote train operating vehicle. Copyright Mick House.

180905c - 37521 Photographed at 07.40. Copyright Andrew Triggs

180905d 37521 under an unusual sky at Penzance. Copyright Andrew Triggs

180905a - Summer sons are glowing at the terminus. Copyright Roger Winnen

180905b -37521 Well lite in the afternoon sunlight. Copyright Roger Winnen

Trip to Torquay
Martin Scane

We had a day out in Torquay today. £31.70 for two of us (with senior railcards) travelling 1st class seemed very reasonable. Anyway, a few photos taken at the rather charming station at Torquay.
Many thanks Martin, glad you had a good day.

Newton Abbot. 4th September 2018 Copyright Martin Scane

Torquay 143 619 continues on to Paignton. 4th September 2018 Copyright Martin Scane

Torquay, on the 4th September 2018 Copyright Martin Scane. As Martin says the station is an attractive place - a credit to Torquay. We're looking towards Paignton.

Crossing now to the up platform, the station is well kept, clean and tidy. 4th September 2018. Copyright Martin Scane.

Torquay, a view from the up platform as 150 233 arrives with a service to Paignton. 4th September 2018 Copyright Martin Scane

Bugle
John Cornelius

P461 stands at Bugle station en route to Newquay. Evidence is there of former sidings on both sides of the island platform which by now was served on only one face. The only access is by means of steep stairs which lead onto a busy road as it crosses the bridge. The metals to the left form the route to Carbis Wharf. Copyright John Cornelius

A later but undated view from the road bridge showing how the station has been improved. Access is no longer only via the steep steps to the bridge but is very user friendly now being by means of a level path which crosses the former down main line. Housing has encroached onto the station area from both sides with vegetation covering the former track beds of the sidings. Copyright John Cornelius

4th September 2018

4/9/2018

Penultimate Weekend of
HST's on the Newquay branch
Clive Smith

A busy day of photography on Saturday 1st September 2018. Many pictures and videos taken recording for posterity the 08.57 Plymouth to Newquay and return 11.30 Newquay to Paddington. Honours were provided by power cars 43191 and the colourful 43027.

(1) Refreshments are loaded into a proper buffet car at Plymouth station as the 08.57 to Newquay is displayed on the indicator.

(2) The service has the road from the Newquay platform at Par. The signal box and semaphores are nicely reflected on the side of the HST.

(3) The token has been collected from St Blazey box.

(4) The HST passes under Treffry Viaduct on the climb through Luxulyan valley.

(5) Crossing the 09.35 Newquay to Newcastle Cross Country voyager at Goonbarrow Junction as the signalman transfers the token between trains. Will XC still be running HSTs to the resort next summer ?

(6) 43191 on the blocks at Newquay amidst the palm trees.

(7) View of the 11.30 to Paddington from the concourse at Newquay.

(8) The much changed Newquay station with now solitary platform. Gauging tests have been completed by Network Rail and the station awaits its first IET in the near future.

(9) 43027 with its 90 Glorious Years transfers leads the 11.30 to Paddington.

(10) Passing the 09.46 Exeter St Davids to Newquay at Goonbarrow Junction. This train is a double sprinter set running in the path of a former Paddington to Newquay service. Could GWR Castle 2+4 sets appear at the resort in the future ?

Regards Clive Smith Many thanks Clive

Picture (1) 1st September 2018 Copyright Clive Smith.

Picture (2) 1st September 2018 Copyright Clive Smith.

Picture (3) 1st September 2018 Copyright Clive Smith.

Picture (4) 1st September 2018 Copyright Clive Smith.

Picture (5) 1st September 2018 Copyright Clive Smith.

Picture (6) 1st September 2018 Copyright Clive Smith.

Picture (7) 1st September 2018 Copyright Clive Smith.

Picture (8) 1st September 2018 Copyright Clive Smith.

Picture (9) 1st September 2018 Copyright Clive Smith.

Picture (10) 1st September 2018 Copyright Clive Smith.

Next weekend will be the last for GWR HST's on the Newquay branch, but please not a rush to send in your pictures at the same locations as above.

Victorian Trainspotting
Roy Hart

How many travellers on the Cornish main line (railway enthusiasts among them) are aware of what was the ultimate trainspotting venue?
On the up side, three quarters of a mile or so beyond the site of Grampound Road station, is the ancient Barton of Trenowth, still the site of a busy farm today.
In 1859, the landowner, fascinated and taken by the prospect of the trains which now regularly passed his property with the opening of the Cornwall Railway, decided to build for himself a permanent structure in which to sit and watch the trains.
A Victorian folly with pointed roof, decorative corbels and finials stands to this day among the trees of Barn Wood, part of the extensive Trenowth woods, only about 40 yards from the up main. Today it is roofless and invisible from passing trains –obscured by the vegetation which has blanked off so much of the lineside view in recent decades.
Imagine, if you will, an old Victorian gentleman retiring to his woodland hideaway, - just to watch the trains!

I am most grateful to Roy for sending in this item and did a little bit of research myself using what maps are available but I'm afraid that I can find not a trace. If anybody can enlighten us as to the actual location I would be delighted to hear from you. KJ

Meldon 69
John Thorn

Meldon from underneath when it was still carrying trains - June 1969. Copyright John Thorn

Steam Yesterday
Clive Smith

Following a troubled day on Sunday's Royal Duchy, 34046 with support coach passes Totnes station. The masquerading West Country class handed the return train over to 37668 from Plymouth and retired to Laira for the night. 3rd September 2018. Copyright Clive Smith

Goonbarrow Jct.
John Cornelius

3rd September 2018

3/9/2018

Todays Steam
David Tozer

Seen at Rewe. 34046 heading home to Bishops Lydeard after an overnight visit to Laira Depot, following Sundays adventures. Copyright Dave Tozer

Yesterdays steam
Clive Smith

34046 Braunton masquerading as 34052 Lord Dowding passes Davey's Cross between Bittaford and Ivybridge with the 08.48 Bristol Temple Meads to Par on the 2nd September 2018 Copyright Clive Smith

Brendon Incline
Winding house
John Thorn

This very recently received picture of the Brendon Incline Winding House on the West Somerset Mineral Railway taken in the late 60's by John Thorn, puts, to me a completely different perspective on the location. In later pictures tree growth around the ruin completely covers the hillside into which the house is set. Many thanks to you, john, for this view.

The Brendon Incline Winding House. Taken in the late 60's Copyright John Thorn

Luxulyan
John Cornelius

This view includes the now disused section of the platform - looking towards Newquay. July 2014. Copyright John Cornelius

The shelter which replaced the previous pagoda. The bridge from which the station took its original name is beyond the Par end of the platform. July 2014 Copyright John Cornelius

A generous car park leads to the platform. Copyright John Cornelius

The station originally named 'Bridges for Luxulyan' became known simply as 'Luxulyan' on the 1st May 1905. Copyright John Cornelius

2nd September 2018

2/9/2018

Engineering Plant Diary Updates

Go to our Engineering Plant Diary for a look at the Track Recording Train 950001 part 2, with details below sole bar, the equipment used on the train and its new livery.
Also in this section take a look at the Network Rail HST Measurement Train.
By Mick House.

950001 in the siding at Penzance with coach 999600 leading. Copyright Mick House.

Power car 43 062 (John Armitt), bring up the rear of the train as it passes Gwinear Road heading towards Penzance. Copyright Mick House.

The Late Summer Weekend
Saturday 1st September 2018
The West Somerset Railway
David Tozer & Roger Winnen

On this weekend four engines and a DMU worked the services which included 7822 Foxcote Manor, 6960 Raveningham Hall, Hymek D7017 Teddybear D9526 and a Three Car DMU set which was built for the LMR lines from St Pancras to Bedford.

180901a 6960 Raveningham Hall departs Crowcombe Heathfield on the 10.05 Bishops Lydeard to Minehead service. Copyright David Tozer

180901f 6960 Raveningham Hall arrives at Washford on the 10.05 from Bishops Lydeard. Copyright Roger Winnen

180901g Now in glorious sunshine D7017 arrives at Washford on the 11.00 Minehead to Bishops Lydeard. Copyright Roger Winnen

180901b From behind the fence D7017 arrives at Crowcombe on the 11.00 Minehead to Bishops Lydeard service. Copyright David Tozer

180901ee David Tozer the man behind many photographs is seen fenced in photographing the 13.00 Bishops Lydeard-Minehead. Copyright Roger Winnen

180901c D9526 Departs Crowcombe Heathfield on the 12 noon Norton Fitzwarren to Minehead. Copyright David Tozer

180901h The crew having a chat alongside D9526 as it prepars to head the 14.55 to Bishops Lydeard. Copyright Roger Winnen

180901d 7822 Foxcote Manor forms the 11.21 departure to Minehead. Copyright David Tozer

180901j Back to Minehead for the mighty engines. An American S160 together with S & D 53808. Copyright Roger Winnen

180901k D7017 sits on the turntable at Minehead. Copyright Roger Winnen

180901i A DMU arrives at Williton forming the 13.00 service from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard. Copyright Roger Winnen

180901l Heads the 11.50 from Williton to Bishops Lydeard. Copyright Roger Winnen

180901m D9526 Awaits departure with the 16.50 from Bisops Lydeard to Minehead. Copyright Roger Winnen

180901n The end of a nice day on the West Somerset Railway. Copyright Roger Winnen

Lostwithiel Variety on
August 31st 2018
Andrew Triggs

180831a GWR 1A85 10.00 Penzance to London Paddington approaching with a friendly wave from the Driver. Copyright Andrew Triggs

180831b GTI 2-4 HST arriving from Exeter St David's with 2C45, another thumbs up from Driver Dave Coles. Copyright Andrew Triggs

180831c DBC 66031 running around 6P24 Parkandillack -Fowey Carne Point at Loswithiel Loop, running 85 mins early. Copyright Andrew Triggs

180831d Passing through Lostwithiel again running 119 early, 6P24 heads for Fowey. Copyright Andrew Triggs

West Somerset Minerals Railway
Eastcott Farm Bridge
Further exploration by Robert Lindley

Bob Lindley continues his much appreciated exploration of the W.S.M.R. today continuing along the 'high level' towards Gupworthy.

Eastcott Farm bridge, WSMR. The remains of the embankment taken on 29th August 2018 Copyright Robert Lindley

Another shot taken at the site of Eastcott Farm Bridge. W.S.M.R. 29th August 2018. Copyright Robert Lindley

Luxulyan
John Cornelius

Note the simple shelter, No fencing at the back of the former island platform. The track on the up side of the platform was taken out of use w.e.f 27th September 1964 and the signal box located at this end of the loop where our protographer is located taken out of use the same day. Copyright John Cornelius

1st September 2018

1/9/2018

View opened up at
Lea Mount
Clive Smith

(31st August) Friday's beautiful weather saw me in Dawlish and I took the opportunity to get a bird's eye view from Lea Mount of GWR HSTs as they now gradually hand over to the IETs. By coincidence some tree surgeons were just finishing clearing six to ten feet of trees from the very top viewpoint and this has now opened up the highest possible vista of this wonderful iconic railway and coastline.

Regards
Clive Smith Many thanks Clive

A very attractive and interesting Notice Board at Lea Mount. 31st August 2018

A few hours earlier a row of trees block this view! ! 31st August 2018 Copyright Clive Smith.

(3) The 10.33 Paddington to Paignton leaves Dawlish after calling there. This view is from the first vantage point on the zig zag path up the Mount. 31st August 2018. Copyright Clive Smith

(4) The 11.03 Paddington to Plymouth as seen from the top of Lea Mount. 31st August 2018. Copyright Clive Smith

(5) The 11.03 snakes its way along the sea wall towards the Parson and Clerk sea stack. Taken from the gardens at the top of Lea Mount. 31st August 2018. Copyright Clive Smith

Totnes 30th August 2018
Clive Smith

A few photos of HSTs and the cements in and around Totnes on Thursday. I kept tabs on the progress of the cements through Real Time Trains . Alas my tracking of the Castle Donnington to Laira move due at 12.03 went awry as the train made up time before Newton Abbot. In fact I had no idea what this train was having had no prior 'gen'. So I was most annoyed to see a Europhoenix 37 pulling two HST barrier vehicles over a bridge as I walked under it ! Maybe I should join South West Rail Gen. My disappointment was made up for later by a fortuitous crossing of HSTs..

Regards Clive Smith
You had a busy but profitable day Clive, many thanks indeed.
My apologies for the delayed appearance of your pictures.

(1) Viewed from the A381 bridge 70815 approaches Totnes station with the 08.00 Moorswater to Aberthaw cements. 30th August 2018 Copyright Clive Smith

(2) Work on the new footbridge and lifts continues at the station as a Cross Country HST leaves on the 05.44 Leeds to Plymouth. 30th August 2018. Copyright Clive Smith

(3) Viewed from Three Arches Bridge west of Totnes and running just 6 minutes late, the re-timed 08.30 Paddington to Newquay headed by 43005 staggers up the bank and ground to a halt at the next bridge some 300 yards on from here. According to RTT the train was delayed at Plymouth for an hour but I have no idea why but the 43005 was clearly unhealthy. 30th August 2018. Copyright Clive Smith

(4) From the same location the slightly delayed GWR 10.00 Penzance to Paddington coasts down the bank. 30th August 2018. Copyright Clive Smith

(5) Whilst I was positioning to photograph the 10.00 ex-Penzance I could hear another HST approaching from the opposite direction. All framing went out the window as I pointed the camera and hoped. Luckily the also delayed 06.16 Leeds to Plymouth crossed the up London right on cue. 30th August 2018. Copyright Clive Smith (10 out of 10 Clive, well caught)

West Somerset Mineral Rly
Brendon Incline
John Cornelius

John has very kindly sent us some pictures he took of the incline way back in 1981, even then it was quite heavily overgrown. The Incline 1,000 yards long rose from the valley at Comberow to a summit up on the Brendon Hills. From here the main line headed NW to Gupworthy, there was also a standard gauge spur to Raleigh Mine. The spur was short lived and doesn't appear on maps and neither does a later narrow gauge line from the summit. Reference to the map courtesy of the National Library of Scotland (Click) will show the arrangements at the top and bottom of the incline as well as the location of the winding house which lay to the NE of the local road. Zoom in and out and pan as you wish.

John started his exploration at the top of the incline and worked down. Photo 1 The WSMR having passed the top of the Brendon incline crosses the B3224. We are looking east. There are remains of thebridge abutment to the right. The date is 27th August 1981 Copyright John Cornelius.

Photo 3. Looking down the incline from the top. The former cable worked incline descended the 1 in 4 gradient to Comberow. Copyright John Cornelius

Photo 4. Part way down the incline is overgrown with trees and nature takes its course. 1981 Copyright John Cornelius

Photo 5 The line descending into a cutting and trees. 1981 Copyright John Cornelius

Photo 6 Looking up the incline the steepness of the 1 in 4 gradient can be seen to advantage. 1981 Copyright John Cornelius

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37 521 on the Network Rail Train.
Mick House Andrew Triggs & Roger Winnen

Go to our Engineering Plant Diary for a look at the Track Recording Train 950001 part 2, with details below sole bar, the equipment used on the train and its new livery.
Also in this section take a look at the Network Rail HST Measurement Train.
By Mick House.