Items added on the 1st September 2016 Those added most recently come first

Great News
We are on the move again at  
The Helston Railway
Roger Winnen

After a number of frustrating years hoping to obtain planning permission for the Trevarno Farm site, The Helston Railway finally succeeded in satisfying the planning appeals. Today Thursday 1st September, 2016 Sir Peter Hendy, Chairman of Network Rail cut the first sod at Trevarno Farm for its new station site, with the original spade that was used for the Cutting of the First Sod on the 22nd March 1882 for the Helston Railway.
Unfortunately I was still on route when this took place, however Chris Heaps, Chairman of the Charity Trustees of the Helston Railway kindly posed for this photograph.
We wish them well in this project. Well Done to you all.

160901a Chris Heaps, Chairman of the Charity Trustees of the Helston Railway with the spade which cut the first sod of the railway 0n 22nd March 1882. Copyright Roger Winnen

160901b Waiting at Prospidnick Halt for the special train to arrive to convey the invited guest along the line. Copyright Roger Winnen

160901c The official party standing alongside and in the Brake Van before making its run to nearly Truthall Halt L to R Peter Gallasini, Guard of the train. 3rd from left Sir Peter Hendy, Chairman of Network Rail, then Chris Heaps and far right The Mayor of Helston. Copyright Roger Winnen

160901cc The returning special train arrives at Prospidnick Halt. Copyright Roger Winnen

160901d The Special conveying guest from the Cutting of the First Sod at Trevarno Farm return from a round trip of the line. Copyright Roger Winnen

160901e We are nearly at Truthall Halt which will be built on its original site linking to the road overbridge. This Halt will open during 2017. Copyright Roger Winnen

Laira Open Day 1972
Andrew Todman

Andrew wrote:
I'm writing again following the discovery of an old photo of me, as a six-year old in the cab of a Class 52 Western. It was taken at Laira Open Day 1972 (I also found the programme!). I was wondering if anyone knew which Western was used for the cab photos on that day, and which other locos were on display. 
I'd so love to know which loco I was sitting in all those moons ago!
                Can anybody help please. (See entry on 2nd Sept for info)

Saveock, why is it taking so long?
Mick House

In response to a query as to why the bridge replacement at Saveock is taking so long Mick House replies :- It is taking a long time because of the services that cross the bridge they had to be dugout then supported by scaffolding so that the bridge could be dismantled and taken apart bit by bit, it  would have been almost impossible to remove the bridge in one, as it was rotten and in a bad state. Then came preparation work for the cranes, as the land that the cranes were to stand on had to be deforested, then as the land was very low it was close to the water table so they had to take this into consideration, they had to dig down over 2 metres to then compact the land to make a stable foundation for the cranes to sit on. 
Unlike most bridges that can be moved reasonably fast this one was a logistical nightmare.    
                                                                                Many thanks Mick.

The New Long Rock on the web.
David Tozer

Have you seen this? This is a rather long item on the web but if you have time to peruse it is well worth a look, excellent photos and detailed drawings.  Many thanks to David Tozer for drawing our attention.  Just click below.
http://docs.planning.cornwall.gov.uk/rpp/index.asp?caseref=PA15/07736
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Exeter
John Cornelius

'Glorious' looks glorious matched with matching livery on the coaching stock. Copyright John Cornelius

Exmoor Ranger
Mike Morant

The second of this series of three, again can anyone suggest where this might be please?

_ W_BR_3205_Exmoor_Ranger-2_27-3-65 Plymouth Railway Circle/RCTS: The Exmoor Ranger 27/3/65
Collett 2251 class 0-6-0 No. 3205 hauled two legs of this tour from Ilfracombe to Taunton and thence to Exeter. This double movement included what is believed to be the last use of the turntable at Taunton mpd.
Any ideas where this shot was taken?
[Mike Morant collection]