A rare sight at Burngullow
Roger Geach
Sadly it was abit dull as they passed here.
I'd forgotton how long ago this was and I wondered who drove these locos, as in BR days Severn Tunnel and Gloucester would probably have been the nearest depots that knew these locos for regular workings.
Maybe there was someone more local who had transferred, who knew them?
Later on, the 20/9 worked the weedkiller for the then annual visit, normally in April.
Burngullow signal box looks quite smart, I wonder if that is a CRS reader in my picture by the 20s?
St. Austell Scenes
Jon Hird

This Saturday - Don't forget!
With a career in the rail industry that spans over 50 years, British Rail's former Fleet Manager at Laira Depot (Plymouth), has had a close association with the class 50s locomotives throughout. We are pleased to announce that Geoff has agreed to share insights into these fascinating locomotives and their operation with us in a special event to be held on 9th November 2024 in the memorial hall at Redruth Methodist Church.
Geoff is well known to many enthusiasts from his narration and presenting work with Locomaster Profile's class 50 video programmes (essential viewing in the late 1980s and early 1990s). During this sure to be fascinating evening, Geoff will take us through his personal highlights, and many previously untold stories, supported by audio visuals tracing the history of the class 50 from their inception through to the final years with British Rail and into preservation.
Cornwall was one of the last strongholds of the class 50's and many south-west enthusiasts will remember them fondly, so we are very proud to host Geoff and we hope you will come along to enjoy his presentation, which has a great local connection to our society.