Ponsandane New Sidings
Work in progress of the installation of new sidings 6th August 2024
Three new sidings will be created at Ponsandane to cater for the 9 car IETs which at present restricts movement at Long Rock T&RS depot
Work in progress of the installation of new sidings 6th August 2024
Three new sidings will be created at Ponsandane to cater for the 9 car IETs which at present restricts movement at Long Rock T&RS depot
Roger Winnen
220515d The plan for three new sidings to cope with 9 car IET Sets. Copyright Roger Winnen
Copyright Roger Winnen
Copyright Roger Winnen
Copyright Roger Winnen
Copyright Roger Winnen
Copyright Roger Winnen
Another gem from the attic.
Michael Adams
Michael Adams
Hello Roger, here is another great photo. discovered in a case in Michael Adam’s loft ,see details of 5563 sent recently.
These were given to Michael in about 1967 by a fellow signalman but he is not sure who took the shot or when.
We can see where the train is and as the engine was allocated to Taunton shed in June 1960 we can put some sort of date to it.The Mogul was allocated to Laira before this and I can remember it coming down to Penzance on more than one occasion.
Thanks for dealing with these,more to follow.
Best wishes, Michael Forward.
These were given to Michael in about 1967 by a fellow signalman but he is not sure who took the shot or when.
We can see where the train is and as the engine was allocated to Taunton shed in June 1960 we can put some sort of date to it.The Mogul was allocated to Laira before this and I can remember it coming down to Penzance on more than one occasion.
Thanks for dealing with these,more to follow.
Best wishes, Michael Forward.
Many Thanks Michael
Cowley Bridge '56'
Roger Geach
I never found 56s very common in Devon, and think this was possibly one of their few booked turns for a short while back in BR days.
I think they also worked some Heathfield tanks as well for a short time, but I normally saw 37's on that .
I did enjoy seeing the class 25 on the Hayle branch, not the most photographed line that's for certain.
I think they also worked some Heathfield tanks as well for a short time, but I normally saw 37's on that .
I did enjoy seeing the class 25 on the Hayle branch, not the most photographed line that's for certain.
56073 departs Exeter Riverside with the Exeter City Basin Tidal Scrap on 10.04.1993. Copyright Roger Geach.
Many thanks Roger - a lucky catch
HST's to Newquay - 07.08 - 09.08
To support extra capacity to Newquay over the Boardmasters Festival period, the following services will be formed by GWR 'Castle' 2+4 HST sets:
2N02 - 07:35 Plymouth - Newquay
2N03 - 09:18 Newquay - Par
(Set recesses in Par Chapel Siding)
2C11 - 11:09 Par - Penzance
The service to and from Newquay will not call at Luxulyan, St. Columb Road or Quintrel Downs - it runs direct from Par to Newquay and back.
These will be the first booked HST workings to Newquay for several years - and perhaps the last?
2N02 - 07:35 Plymouth - Newquay
2N03 - 09:18 Newquay - Par
(Set recesses in Par Chapel Siding)
2C11 - 11:09 Par - Penzance
The service to and from Newquay will not call at Luxulyan, St. Columb Road or Quintrel Downs - it runs direct from Par to Newquay and back.
These will be the first booked HST workings to Newquay for several years - and perhaps the last?
Mid-Cornwall Metro to go ahead
With the recent change of government and associated funding announcements made by our new chancellor, there has been some confusion as to whether the proposed 'Mid Cornwall Metro' scheme will still go ahead.
Thankfully, Noah Law, the new labour MP for St. Austell and Newquay has said that yes - the scheme will continue as planned.
The scheme will enable coast-to-coast trains to run to and from Newquay to Falmouth along with a more regular service to Newquay, via the installation of a passing loop on the Goss Moor and the reinstatement of a second platform at Newquay. It would also see signalling upgrades carried out, digital ticket barriers installed at various locations, and an accessible footbridge installed at Par.
For more info, click here.
Thankfully, Noah Law, the new labour MP for St. Austell and Newquay has said that yes - the scheme will continue as planned.
The scheme will enable coast-to-coast trains to run to and from Newquay to Falmouth along with a more regular service to Newquay, via the installation of a passing loop on the Goss Moor and the reinstatement of a second platform at Newquay. It would also see signalling upgrades carried out, digital ticket barriers installed at various locations, and an accessible footbridge installed at Par.
For more info, click here.