Freightliner to the west
Jason Prole, Mark Lynam & Jonathan Harbage
At 22.40 on Monday 17th February 2025, 66593 '3 MG Mersey Multimodal Gateway' arrived at Penzance's platform 1 with 6Y40, 17.35 Westbury Yard - Westbury Yard (via Penzance), which was formed of five Autoballasters.
fter the last train had made it's way onto Long Rock, the plan was to drop ballast between Penzance and Lostwithiel, but by Camborne it had all been used.
fter the last train had made it's way onto Long Rock, the plan was to drop ballast between Penzance and Lostwithiel, but by Camborne it had all been used.
66593 after arrival at Penzance with 6Y40 on 17.02.2025. Copyright Jason Prole (Freightliner driver).
66593 in Penzance platform 1. Presumably the driver looking out the window is Jason. 18.02.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
66593 prepares to push back to run round. 18.02.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
66593 has run round and waits departure from Penzance with its 5 autoballasters. 17.02.2025. Copyright Jason Prole (Freightliner driver).
A similar view from Mark. The mizzle and mist makes for quite an atmospheric image. 18.02.2025, copyright Mark Lynam.
Earlier in the evening, 66593 passes Truro en route to Penzance. (Please click the play button to view the video). 17.02.2025, copyright Jonathan Harbage.
Many thanks Jason, Mark and Jonathan for capturing these nocturnal scenes.
Tuesdays Clay
Jon Hird
66152 winds round the curves of the Luxulyan Valley and passes beneath the Treffry Aqueduct on its journey from Goonbarrow - Fowey. 18.02.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
Mid Cornwall Metro
Virtual Preview
'Residents and businesses are invited to drop-in events which are taking place on:
The proposals form part of the Mid Cornwall Metro project – a £57m investment to upgrade the current rail links between four of Cornwall’s largest towns: Newquay, St Austell, Truro, and Falmouth/Penryn. The rail improvements will be complemented by improvements around the stations to make them attractive gateways to the local area where people want to spend time and visit local shops and businesses.'
- Thursday 27 February at Bugle Village Hall between 10.30am and 5.30pm, and;
- Friday 28 February at Roche Victory Social Club between 10.30am and 6.30pm.
The proposals form part of the Mid Cornwall Metro project – a £57m investment to upgrade the current rail links between four of Cornwall’s largest towns: Newquay, St Austell, Truro, and Falmouth/Penryn. The rail improvements will be complemented by improvements around the stations to make them attractive gateways to the local area where people want to spend time and visit local shops and businesses.'
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