A rare sight at Burngullow
Roger Geach
Below is a photograph of Burngullow, with 20124 and 20094 running light to Penzance to work 'The Chopper Topper' railtour re-run on 31.08.1986.
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?
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?
20124 and 20094 pass Burngullow on 31.08.1986 on their way to Penzance to work 'The Chopper Topper' railtour re-run. Copyright Roger Geach.
An enlargement shows a few enthusiasts recording the working from beside the line. Copyright Roger Geach.
Many thanks Roger, a rare treat indeed. If you recognise the gentleman beside the locos, please get in touch!
St. Austell Scenes
Jon Hird
43187 leads 2C11, the 10:15 Plymouth - Penzance, into St. Austell. To the left of the picture is the trackbed which once carried the line to the goods yard, the imprints of the sleepers still visible in the ballast. 06.11.2024, copyright Jon Hird.
802108 departs for Paddington as 1A84 whilst 2C11 calls at the station. The ground frame is to the side of the IET, now redundant following the resignalling program earlier this year (I believe?). 06.11.2024, copyright Jon Hird.
66131 crawls through the station close behind the IET working 6C53, Parkandillick (actually Treviscoe) - Exeter Riverside. This is the single timetabled freight to work west of Par, once a week. The rails of the former motorail sidings remain to the right of the image. 06.11.2024, copyright Jon Hird.
6C53 disappears around the curve where the entrance to the goods yard once was. 06.11.2024, copyright Jon Hird.
This Saturday - Don't forget!
Fifty Years of Fifties: An Evening with Geoff Hudson
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.
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.