Hi Keith, We went to the NT property at Trerice, afterwards we went around the corner to Coswarth Crossing on the Newquay Branch. Saw the 11.35 from Paddington go through. It approached at little more than walking pace at the earliest possible time that I thought it could arrive. It had 22mins to cover the remaining 4 miles into Newquay!
Regards Mike Many thanks Mike.
N.B. The ungated crossing at Coswarth situated on a very minor road has been the scene of several accidents
Regards Mike Many thanks Mike.
N.B. The ungated crossing at Coswarth situated on a very minor road has been the scene of several accidents
The approach to the crossing from the Par direction is around a fairly sharp bend, the line has previously been on high exposed ground. Copyright Mike Roach
The 'tail end' of the 11.35 ex Paddington has just passed over the crossing. The lights continue flashing and the bell ringing until the train is well clear of the crossing. Copyright Mike Roach.
A matter of seconds later the retreating HST looks somewhat out of place almost wrapped in foliage as it disappears around a reverse curve. Copyright Mike Roach.
And finally a study of the former crossing keepers cottage. Copyright Mike Roach