Don't miss our next meeting!
Please join us tomorrow evening, when Roger Winnen will present a display of historic photographs featuring the western region in the 1970's.
Meeting at the Memorial Hall of the Redruth Methodist Church (above the railway station - TR15 2EG), the show commences at 18:30.
We hope to see you there!
Meeting at the Memorial Hall of the Redruth Methodist Church (above the railway station - TR15 2EG), the show commences at 18:30.
We hope to see you there!
Cornish Mizzle on a Friday Morning
Andrew Triggs
Andrew Triggs
Hi Roger, Keith & Jon
Typical NMT weather conditions yet again, but ventured out to record 1Q18 and the incoming 1C55 from London Paddington, the lineside vegetation between Marazion and St Erth is currently being strimmed back, hopefully photographic conditions might improve soon too!
All the Best
Andrew
Typical NMT weather conditions yet again, but ventured out to record 1Q18 and the incoming 1C55 from London Paddington, the lineside vegetation between Marazion and St Erth is currently being strimmed back, hopefully photographic conditions might improve soon too!
All the Best
Andrew
43274 leading 1Q18 05.43 Reading Triangle Sidings-Paignton shortly after passing through St Erth at Rosevidney Road overbridge Copyright Andrew Triggs
Former Cross Country Power car 43303 on the rear of 1Q18 as the formation curves away from Rosevidney, heading for Penzance. Copyright Andrew Triggs
Major cutting back has taken place both sides at Rospeath Road overbridge,as 800314 near's journey's end working 1C55 06.00 London Paddington-Penzance Copyright Andrew Triggs
Many Thanks Andrew
A Cornish Connection
Roger Geach
Morning,
I took this picture at Milford junction (or as some know it as the village name, Monks Fryston Yorks, north of Ferrybridge).
31439 is on a special Bescot to Selby working, which conveyed seaweed from Falmouth Docks.
I don't know how long this flow lasted, only a short term I think. No doubt worked from St Blazey to Bescot on the Enterprise service which also conveyed clay of course.
Did anyone photograph these workings in Cornwall at the time, or can anyone provide a bit more info on the flow?
Thanks
Roger Geach
I took this picture at Milford junction (or as some know it as the village name, Monks Fryston Yorks, north of Ferrybridge).
31439 is on a special Bescot to Selby working, which conveyed seaweed from Falmouth Docks.
I don't know how long this flow lasted, only a short term I think. No doubt worked from St Blazey to Bescot on the Enterprise service which also conveyed clay of course.
Did anyone photograph these workings in Cornwall at the time, or can anyone provide a bit more info on the flow?
Thanks
Roger Geach
31439 with the Bescot - Selby Seaweed from Falmouth, passing Milford Junction on 29.03.1996. Copyright Roger Geach.
Thanks Roger, from searching the archives I found a couple of articles about the seaweed:
Click here, Or here
However, as always, any further information would be appreciated - if you know more, please drop us an email - [email protected]
Click here, Or here
However, as always, any further information would be appreciated - if you know more, please drop us an email - [email protected]
Swindon Works
6th June 1981
Michael Adams
6th June 1981
Michael Adams
Hello Roger, Three pictures from Michael Adams from his visit to Swindon on 6 June 1981,firstly 20050 . This was originally D8000 and I think it is now at The NR Museum at York. Best wishes, Michael Forward.
Roger, next we see 25007.This engine was withdrawn in December 1980 and scrapped in September 1982. Copyright Michael Adams
Finally we see a Warship(?D818) and Hymek together. It looks like a hot day and there are flared trousers on view! Makes me feel warm as it is minus 4 degressC outside now. Thansk and best wishes, Michael. Adams
Many Thanks Michael
Clay for the midlands
Jon Hird
66131 is seen shunting at Treviscoe on 09.01.2025. The train had been split into three portions and the loco was busy reforming them all before departing. Copyright Jon Hird.
After reversing out of the Imerys complex and back onto the Parkandillack branch, 66131 departs for Cliffe Vale with its 10 wagons. Also visible is one of the 'front loaders' which are used within the sheds to load the trains. 09.01.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
After a pause at Par to wait for its afternoon path, the train is seen in a lucky spot of sun crossing Pendalake Viaduct in the Glynn Valley. 09.01.2025, copyright Jon Hird.