Unfortunately yesterday Roger Winnen had to leave Bodmin General before Denise actually touched the B & W metals. However Roger Salter who couldn't visit yesterday has completed the story with three views of the B & W's latest acquisition.
140703a Denise stands in Bodmin General yard the morning after travelling by road from Burngullow copyright Roger Salter This is the side which faced the main line at Burngullow
140703b Another shot of Denise, graffiti side copyright Roger Salter N.B. This is probably the first time Denise has been parked next to a coach - lets hope it isn't too long before its back hauling them.
140703c 'Denise' china clay side as it was parked next to Blackpool Dries at Burngullow. Copyright Roger Salter
140703d With the signalman accompanying me, this photo of 2-6-0 Mogul 5322 in Bodmin Shed. 5322 has recently arrived from Didcot in smart new finish & looking splendid.Hard to believe she served in France in the 1st World War. Copyright Roger Salter
5322 was built in Swindon in 1917 & sent new to France to serve the Railway Operating Division of the Royal Engineers. My Grandfather worked for the Chief Mechanical Engineer (42 yrs) & worked on all correspondence for her build. He also went with the R.O.D. to France & then Taranto,Italy supplying the troops in Salonika, Mesopotamia & Egypt. A picture of his company was taken at Longmoor before embarkation in 1917. I also enclose a photo of her in war time colours when I visited Didcot & went into her cab a great thrill. Regards Roger Salter
The company taken at Longmoor before embarkation. Picture from the Roger Salter collection
5322 as seen at Didcot in ROD colours - very smart isn't it. Picture by Roger Salter Copyright
140703f 4247 backs onto its train at Boscarne for the 12.43 service to General Copyright Roger Salter