Snow day!
Jon Hird
In an unexpected flurry of snow, GWR 150249 passes Bugle with the 15:10 Newquay - Par. 08.01.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
The service continues to Goonbarrow running alongside the rails of the former Carbis branch. Despite the weather, the train arrived at Par 3 minutes early - well done! 08.01.2025, copyright Jon Hird.
Looe direct line of 1935
Peter Murnaghan
Roger,
I am enjoying your series of photos of the pre-1908 route to St Germans and now you have expanded onto the 1935 proposed route of the Looe direct route from St Germans.
I am enjoying your series of photos of the pre-1908 route to St Germans and now you have expanded onto the 1935 proposed route of the Looe direct route from St Germans.
You might be interested in including my picture from 2021 of the road above the cliffs to the east of Millendreath. As you know, this road was diverted inland to accommodate the proposed GWR luxury Hotel and golf course that was planned to be built near Bodigga. This new, straightened road, between Windsworth and, what is now, Bay View caravan park was built in 1938 by Charles Symonds of Liskeard for the railway company. It is unusual in two respects. Firstly, it must be the only country lane in Cornwall with kerb edging along its length, which can be seen in my picture. And it still has GWR concrete post and wire fencing in a number of places. Although it is remote for railway enthusiasts to visit, the road can easily be navigated on Google Streetview, bearing the rather misleading name 'Looe Hill'.
In my view (above), the road abruptly turns right into today's caravan park, but it was intended to continue straight ahead down to the resort at Millandreath. Today, that is just a narrow, steep footpath.
Best wishes,
Peter
Best wishes,
Peter
Rogers view from 28.03.1998, of the earth works at Plaidy on the proposed new Looe Line which commenced Pre 1939-1945 War. Copyright Roger Winnen
Many thanks for your interest and for the additional information and photographs, Peter - an ambitious project for the time, I wonder which route would have survived the Beeching cuts, had there have been a choice?
Class 47 and a castle
Roger Geach
47144 seen approaching Lostwithiel with a Tavistock Junction - Long Rock ballast train. On the hillside in the background stands Restormel Castle. 06.01.1978. Copyright Roger Geach.
Many thanks, Roger - another fine image from your collection.
More Dawlish summer sun
Paul Barlow
221139 0705 Manchester- Newquay meets 43042 and 43016 on the 0855 Penzance to Paddington approaching Parsons tunnel 25 August 2018. Copyright Paul Barlow.
25.08.2018 - 43304 (43378 on the rear) leaves Parsons tunnel on 0549 Leeds to Paignton. Copyright Paul Barlow.
25.08.2018 - 153361 and 143617 on 1121 Paignton to Exmouth are about to enter Parsons tunnel. Copyright Paul Barlow.
Many thanks, Paul - just what we needed on a wet and cold January day.