This Saturday - 14.03.2026
The CRS AGM & Members Evening
Join us this Saturday at the Redruth Methodist Church memorial hall for our AGM and members evening, where members will present a photographic show for attendees.
For any further details, please contact Roger Winnen via [email protected]
For any further details, please contact Roger Winnen via [email protected]
A trip to Newquay in '82
Alan Peters
Some cine film stills taken in 1982, unfortunately I did not record the exact date.
Par with a HST arriving from Penzance no doubt bound for London Paddington, I would not have know that one day I would be a Driver based here! Copyright Alan Peters.
From the same shot the Newquay DMU awaits in the branch platform with a unidentified class 37 waiting for the HST to clear. Looking back I am glad to have worked mechanical DMU's on the Cornish Branches but unfortunately I took no pictures. Copyright Alan Peters.
We have now reached Goonbarrow Junction for the token exchange, can anyone identify the Driver and signalman as before my time. Copyright Alan Peters.
BR class 37, appears to be 37307 is seen at Goonbarrow Junction with a rake of clay hoods, taken from the Newquay bound DMU. Copyright Alan Peters.
The signalman waiting to exchange tokens at St Dennis Junction, swept away into history, it is ironic that a passing loop has been reinstated not far from here! Copyright Alan Peters.
The delightful view of St Dennis Junction in 1982, now covered by the A30 dual carriageway with a DMU bound for Newquay. Copyright Alan Peters.
Arrival at Newquay, the original Platform 1 before the station buildings were demolished, this platform has since been reinstated. Note the traditional Drivers leather bag, tea can and bardic lamp before the days of a Hi-viz backpack. Copyright Alan Peters.
What a great article, Alan - many thanks indeed.
Welcome back, 57605
Jon Hird
On a grey and grim Sunday afternoon, 57605 leads 57301 towards Largin Viaduct returning to Long Rock following a year-long overhaul at Laira. The locomotive failed with a serious bottom end engine failure whilst working the down sleeper on 16.01.2025 and was moved to Laira for an overhaul in February 2025. 08.03.2026, copyright Jon Hird.
Lord Oliver Brown charity day
at the Plym Valley Railway
Sam Ryder
The Plym Valley Railway held a charity day in aid of the Childrens Hospice South West on Sunday 08.03. Resident continental steam loco TKh 5374 worked the trains.
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'Lord Oliver Brown' awaits departure from Marsh Mills. 08.03.2026, copyright Sam Ryder.
The Childrens Hospice South West headboard, made by Railplates. 08.03.2026, copyright Sam Ryder.
TKh 5374 departs Marsh Mills on 08.03.2026. Copyright Sam Ryder.
Taken from the walking and cyclepath which runs alongside the railway, 5374 heads for Plym Bridge. 08.03.2026, copyright Sam Ryder.
5374 clears the level crossing and heads on to Plym Bridge. 08.03.2026, copyright Sam Ryder.
The end of the line, Plym Bridge. 08.03.2026, copyright Sam Ryder.
Many thanks indeed Sam, and well done to the Plym Valley and locomotive owners for supporting the CHSW.
More split boxes in the West
Roger Geach
Split box 37042 leads 37376 past Berkley with the 1100 Wooton Basset to Whatley empties 07.04.1997, back in the EWS days. I think these were working due to a shortage of class 60s at the time.
Class 37 were also more common working off Westbury in 1979 and the early 1980s when Bristol Bath road supplied pairs of Class 37s for stone trains.
These were not split boxes, but were normally from the Bath Road allocated locos pool like 37203/208 etc.
I can't remember how long they lasted, as 56s were drafted in.
Class 37 were also more common working off Westbury in 1979 and the early 1980s when Bristol Bath road supplied pairs of Class 37s for stone trains.
These were not split boxes, but were normally from the Bath Road allocated locos pool like 37203/208 etc.
I can't remember how long they lasted, as 56s were drafted in.
37042 and 37376 pass Berkley with the 1100 Wooton Basset - Whatley empties on Monday 07.04.1997. Copyright Roger Geach.
Many thanks Roger - I can't imagine many 'split box' locos received the EWS/EW&S livery?
A study of 37109
Bill Elston
Here are some photos of 37109, in various colour schemes, all taken at Exeter.
37109 in Trainload metals sector livery, (with 37074). 05.09.1993, copyright Bill Elston.
A few years later and the Metals logos have been replaced with the Mainline logos. 37109 at Cowley Bridge Junction on 23.10.1995. Copyright Bill Elston.
A repaint later and 37109 is now seen in full Mainline splendour. 23.10.1995, copyright Bill Elston.
And finally 37019 in E W & S livery, on the Riverside to Merehead empties. 03.09.1998, copyright Bill Elston.
Many thanks for digging these out for us Bill - a great selection.
March 1976
Part 9 - Monmouth Railway Society Railtour
Roger Winnen
Passing through Aberthawe. 27.03.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
Tunnel on the line near Barry. 27.03.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
Barry in the distance. 27.03.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
Nearing Barry. 27.03.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
Scrapyards of Barry. 27.03.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
Headquarters of the Barry Railway Co. 27.03.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.