Carlyon Bay Western
Roger Geach
D1013 passes Carlyon Bay whilst working 1V71 - Leeds-Penzance on Saturday 01.01.1977. Note the plume of steam heat escaping from the carriage. Copyright Roger Geach.
Many thanks, Roger - excellent!
The Falmouth Branch
Dave Anthony
A photo' of 150244, 1145 Falmouth Docks to Truro passing over the viaduct at Ponsanooth, between Penryn and Perranwell, with the original piers also. 18.01.2025, copyright Dave Anthony.
Many thanks Dave - we don't see many shots from the Falmouth branch, so it's nice to receive one.
Re: Bodmin Road Station Buildings
Roy Hart
Gents,
Bodmin Road station was rebuilt in 1970. The old buildings of 1887 were cleared away (except for the footbridge) and were replaced by new buildings described by BR at the time as 'to inter-city standard'. The new structures were of the CLASP system -prefabricated buildings able to be assembled in any configuration.
In reality they were cheap, shoddy and ugly.
Within a very short time, rust, vermin, doors and windows that did not fit etc.,etc put an end to them and they were mercifully demolished, replaced by the present buildings, which are not particularly distinguished, but are at least solid and blend with the landscape.
Roy
Bodmin Road station was rebuilt in 1970. The old buildings of 1887 were cleared away (except for the footbridge) and were replaced by new buildings described by BR at the time as 'to inter-city standard'. The new structures were of the CLASP system -prefabricated buildings able to be assembled in any configuration.
In reality they were cheap, shoddy and ugly.
Within a very short time, rust, vermin, doors and windows that did not fit etc.,etc put an end to them and they were mercifully demolished, replaced by the present buildings, which are not particularly distinguished, but are at least solid and blend with the landscape.
Roy
The original buildings at Bodmin Road in spring 1969. Thanks to Roys email, we now know that they were removed the following year. Copyright Andrew Vines.
Many thanks for the information, Roy
Decay at Burngullow
Jon Hird
43187 leads the 1250 Penzance - Plymouth past the site of Burngullow on 17.01.2025. Copyright Jon Hird.
From above the wharf of Methrose Siding, a Colas Rail tamper heads for Truro from Crediton as 6J89. 17.01.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
Next up, 802008 working the 0900 Cardiff - Penzance, passing the former sidings and a long-abandoned wagon. 17.01.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
802008 continues west. The cladding of the nearest shed was removed last year. 17.01.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
A close-up of the abandoned wagon which also shows the gate over the rails which lead to Methrose siding and the loading dock/wharf. A public footpath runs beneath the line here but it is very poorly maintained. 17.01.2025, copyright Jon Hird.