Work begins at Newquay Station
Richard Curtis
Hello,
Ive attached 3 pictures I took today showing the cleared trackbed of former sidings and part of the old platform 3. I assume this is to be a compound for the various equipment and infrastructure that is required for the reinstatement of platform 1.
Work only started on Tuesday but they have already uncovered the old platform 1 and removed the palm trees. I was there just before an expected arrival (around 10.45) and it surprised me how many people were waiting. I can understand network rail choosing platform 1 rather than 3 as it will help spread out the number of people using the station which at a time like boardmasters makes complete sense.
Finally a picture of what I believe was the original pre GWR station building which is due to be demolished soon to make way for a multipurpose building for Cornwall council.
Kind regards,
Richard
Ive attached 3 pictures I took today showing the cleared trackbed of former sidings and part of the old platform 3. I assume this is to be a compound for the various equipment and infrastructure that is required for the reinstatement of platform 1.
Work only started on Tuesday but they have already uncovered the old platform 1 and removed the palm trees. I was there just before an expected arrival (around 10.45) and it surprised me how many people were waiting. I can understand network rail choosing platform 1 rather than 3 as it will help spread out the number of people using the station which at a time like boardmasters makes complete sense.
Finally a picture of what I believe was the original pre GWR station building which is due to be demolished soon to make way for a multipurpose building for Cornwall council.
Kind regards,
Richard
The former sidings/platform 3 area cleared and a temporary surface laid in preparation for construction work at Newquay. 16.08.2024, copyright Richard Curtis.
Work begins on the former platform 1 - it's understood that this is the platform which is to be reinstated as part of the 'Mid Cornwall Metro' scheme. 16.08.2024, copyright Richard Curtis.
The original, pre-GWR station buildings at Newquay, sadly due to be demolished after all these years. Copyright Richard Curtis.
Many thanks indeed Richard - exciting times for Newquay.
The end of 1976
By Roger Winnen
Part 5
29.12.1976 - Clay on route from Burngullow to Drinnick. 29th December 1976 Copyright Roger Winnen
29.12.1976 - Clay on route from Burngullow to Drinnick. 29th December 1976 Copyright Roger Winnen
29.12.1976 - The pair of Class 25s at Drinnick. Copyright Roger Winnen
29.12.1976 - The pair of Class 25s at Drinnick. Copyright Roger Winnen
29.12.1976 - Low level sidings at Drinnick. Copyright Roger Winnen
29.12.1976 - Class 50 near Trenance Junction St Austell. Copyright Roger Winnen
Number 1 at BTM
Phil 'Shattered' Smith
Lurking in the gloom of the roofed section of Bristol Temple Meads is 50001 'Dreadnought'. 1987, copyright Phil Smith.
Many thanks Phil
Lymington Pier
Roger Geach
Lymington Pier - 450070 Working 1J49 the 1814 to Brockenhurst - Wed 14.08.2024. Copyright Roger Geach.
Now to Brockenhurst where 450070 arrives with 1j46 1729 from Lymington Pier - Wed 14.08.2024. Copyright Roger Geach.
Many thanks to you, Roger
The Northern Belle
at Swindon
Colin Pidgeon
57313 t&t 57315 approach Swindon with 1Z82 - the Birmingham International to Weymouth Belmond Pullman/Northern Belle. 15.08.2024, Copyright Colin Pidgeon.
57315 on the rear. Copyright Colin Pidgeon.
The train awaits departure from Swindon. Copyright Colin Pidgeon.
Many thanks Colin and to Ken Mumford for sending these in.
Filling in the gaps
Roger Geach/Roger Winnen
Roger Geach has been kind enough to send in some additional info on a couple of Roger Winnen's photographs which have been published over the last couple of days.
29.12.1976 - D1023 Western Fusilier passes Grampound Road on 29th December 1976. Copyright Roger Winnen
R.G. Writes:
1023 was on 1e21 the 1020 PZ - Leeds as far as Plymouth
1023 was on 1e21 the 1020 PZ - Leeds as far as Plymouth
29.12.1976 - The 08.00 Bristol to Penzance with a Peak approaching Grampound Road. Copyright Roger Winnen
R.G Writes:
46021 was the peak on 1b81 0800 Bristol - Pz
46021 was the peak on 1b81 0800 Bristol - Pz
Many thanks Roger - your record keeping is excellent!
Truro Tamper
Joe Birchall
Today we saw the Colas tamper on its way from Penzance to Taunton, running 3 minutes early on its way out of Truro. It was a lovely morning to do some Permanent-Way Watching, being not too cold, but still cold enough to feel like a fresh day. Copyright Joe Birchall.
Thanks Joe - it did turn out a nice day!