High Wood, Liskeard
The railway connection
Peter Murnaghan
The work that the volunteers of Protect Earth are doing in Liskeard's High Wood, to return it to a natural, native woodland is really impressive. However, one aspect that was in danger of getting lost was the historic role that the wood played as a transport corridor. The Liskeard & Caradon Railway once passed through the length of High Wood and allowed the mineral wealth of Caradon Hill to reach far away markets and enrich the local area.
Brian Oldham, of the Liskeard Old Cornwall Society and I felt that it would be a good idea to raise the awareness of this old railway, that closed over 100 years ago in 1917. With the support and help of Protect Earth, we have created an information board, telling the story of the old mineral railway.
Sited at the top of the steps, at the southern end of the wood, the new sign will be officially unveiled on Saturday 21st February by the President of the Federation of Old Cornwall Societies. You are warmly welcomed to come and witness this unveiling at 2.00pm.
The site is easily reached by walking the length of the track from the Woodhill end. Alternatively, by walking up the track from Looe Mills, near Moorswater, for about 400 yards, the newly improved steps on your right will bring you to the site of the new sign.
It will be a modest opening (no bunting or refreshments), but it will mark a new chapter in raising awareness of the old railway line to walkers and visitors who might have previously been unaware. Using What three words, the approximate site of the notice is ///briskly.victor.node
Brian Oldham, of the Liskeard Old Cornwall Society and I felt that it would be a good idea to raise the awareness of this old railway, that closed over 100 years ago in 1917. With the support and help of Protect Earth, we have created an information board, telling the story of the old mineral railway.
Sited at the top of the steps, at the southern end of the wood, the new sign will be officially unveiled on Saturday 21st February by the President of the Federation of Old Cornwall Societies. You are warmly welcomed to come and witness this unveiling at 2.00pm.
The site is easily reached by walking the length of the track from the Woodhill end. Alternatively, by walking up the track from Looe Mills, near Moorswater, for about 400 yards, the newly improved steps on your right will bring you to the site of the new sign.
It will be a modest opening (no bunting or refreshments), but it will mark a new chapter in raising awareness of the old railway line to walkers and visitors who might have previously been unaware. Using What three words, the approximate site of the notice is ///briskly.victor.node
High Wood, Liskeard. Trackbed of the Liskeard & Caradon Railway. Copyright Peter Murnaghan.
Many thanks Peter - a really interesting part of Cornwall, rich in history.
Days gone by at Par
Michael Adams
A photo of 37669 at Par, taken on 29 April 1988. CDAs and signals now gone. Copyright Michael Adams.
A wonderful photo, many thanks to Michael Adams and to Michael Forward for sending it in.
Worcester Landslip
Steve Widdowson
On Friday 14th February 2026 a minor landslip was reported on the line between Worcester Foregate Street station & Tunnel Hill Junction signal box. With more heavy rain during the night & following day. The landslip had turned into a serious problem, requiring heavy machines and train from Westbury being hauled by 70816 & round the clock work to stabilise the site, which is opposite Worcester WMR depot.
Timetables for both WestMidland Railways & Great Western had to be amended, while a shuttle service was put in to operation between Worcester Foregate Street & Hereford. A number of services had to be turnround at Worcester Shrub Hill.
Timetables for both WestMidland Railways & Great Western had to be amended, while a shuttle service was put in to operation between Worcester Foregate Street & Hereford. A number of services had to be turnround at Worcester Shrub Hill.
Worcester Tunnel Jn Landslide. 16.02.2026, copyright Steve Widdowson.
Many thanks Steve - this years continuous rain has caused all kinds of problems.
Class 175's at Penzance
Dennis Clarke
I was at Penzance today and took a few photos of the 175 units on staff training runs.
175007 arrived first, quickly followed by 175003. They were then coupled together and returned to Plymouth, albeit nearly an hour late.
175007 arrived first, quickly followed by 175003. They were then coupled together and returned to Plymouth, albeit nearly an hour late.
175007 'on the blocks' at Penzance. 16.02.2026, copyright Dennis Clarke.
175007 'on the blocks' at Penzance. 16.02.2026, copyright Dennis Clarke.
175003 arrives and couples to 175007 at Penzance. 16.02.2026, copyright Dennis Clarke.
Many thanks Dennis - another day of fun and games for GWR with the 175's!
Sea Wall Vans
Roger Geach
47726 approaches Dawlish Warren with the 1235 Plymouth - Shieldmuir vans. A grey day on 21.01.2000. Copyright Roger Geach.
Many thanks Roger. A grey day maybe, but still infinitely more interesting than anything that has passed by Langstone Rock over recent days!
Tesco Train
Steve Widdowson
4V44 1042 Daventry DRS Tesco - Wentloog has been a solid DRS66 turn for years, However recently 68's have started hauling the service, it has now become rare for a 66 to haul the train. 68005 is seen hauling such a service on 16th Feb 26, seen passing Pirton crossing in Worcestershire. Copyright Steve Widdowson.
A purposeful looking machine - many thanks, Steve.