Night Moves at Goonbarrow
Gareth Thornton
As part of the Cornwall Metro Link last night, 24/06/2025, the sand drag at the St. Blazey end of Goonbarrow Junction was lifted, soon to be replaced with a headshunt and new buffer stop.
Also an insulated block joint was installed between 15a and 15b points in readiness for the change to TCB working.
Also an insulated block joint was installed between 15a and 15b points in readiness for the change to TCB working.
A Quattro Road/Rail Vehicle working at Goonbarrow late at night on 24.06.2025. Copyright Gareth Thornton.
Equipment being positioned at Goonbarrow. 24.06.2025, copyright Gareth Thornton.
Equipment being positioned at Goonbarrow. 24.06.2025, copyright Gareth Thornton.
A mobile lighting tower being sent to the worksite, pictured from Goonbarrow signalbox. 24.06.2025, copyright Gareth Thornton.
The short convoy of equipment heads off to carry out its work a little further down the line. 24.06.2025, copyright Gareth Thornton.
Many thanks indeed, Gareth. Interesting times ahead for Goonbarrow and the Newquay branch.
Memories of Anson
Michael Forward and
Michael Adams
Michael Forward and
Michael Adams
Hello Roger,here are three pictures of class 50022 'Anson' on various duties around the region in the 1980s. Copyright Michael Forward Firstly we see the 07.35 from Exeter arriving at Salisbury on 8 March 1985.
Roger, later in the same week we see the loco. and 47588 waiting at Reading with the 09.22 departure for Oxford and the North West. Michael Forward
Roger, Now at the other end of Reading station we see Michael Adam's picture of 50022with a parcels train for Paddington on 11 June 1987. Thank you for dealing with these Copyright Michael Forward
Many Thanks to you both Roger
Re: 'It's a Namer!'
Bill Elston
Following the interest in the early named WR 47s, I' ve attached a few of my own photos of some of them, all taken at Exeter.
47078 'SIR DANIEL GOOCH', 21/9/84. Copyright Bill Elston.
47078 'SIR DANIEL GOOCH', 21/9/84. Copyright Bill Elston.
47082 'ATLAS', 19/6/84 copyright Bill Elston.
47085 'MAMMOTH', with the silver roof of Stratford depot, 24/5/84 copyright Bill Elston.
The nameplate of 47085 'Mammoth' on 12.06.1984. Copyright Bill Elston.
47085, ( with 50008) after a repaint, with blue roof, 13/6/86. Copyright Bill Elston.
47089 'Amazon' 22/7/86. Copyright Bill Elston.
47090 'VULCAN', 3/4/84. Copyright Bill Elston.
47091 'THOR', 24/6/85. Copyright Bill Elston.
A superb collection, Bill - many thanks for sharing them.
Classic traction at Teignmouth
Jack Burchill
37501"Teeside Steelmaster" approaches Teignmouth station with 0V84 0941 Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) to Laira T.& R.S.M.D. running a total of 18 minutes late. As you may already know, the 37 is going to work as a Thunderbird loco for the class 175 workings. 22.06.25, copyright Jack Burchill.
Thanks Jack, great shot - the light loco fits well between the two bridges.