Dennis Clarke presents:
'My life on the railways'
From Willesden and Wembley, to North Pole and Temple Mills
- Tonight! -
Please come along to Dennis' presentation this evening.
Starting at 18:30, at the Memorial Hall, Redruth Methodist Church.
Redruth Methodist Church is easy to find - it is alongside the railway adjacent to the tunnel.
Exiting the station from the up-side, turn right.
Starting at 18:30, at the Memorial Hall, Redruth Methodist Church.
Redruth Methodist Church is easy to find - it is alongside the railway adjacent to the tunnel.
Exiting the station from the up-side, turn right.
Seaton Tramway
Michael Forward
Michael Forward
Hello Roger, Thanks for all your pics. of the North Cornwall line,sad but interesting and a valuable record. Last week we spent a very pleasant holiday in Sidmouth,for the first time, and so a visit to the Seaton tramway was a must.I was very impressed with the whole operation and facilities. Here is a picture of the splendidly maintained Colyton station at the Northern end of the line with a tram at the end about to return to Seaton. I can recommend the buffet ,especially the breakfast baps!. Copyright Michael Forward
The Tram in close up. Copyright. Michael Forward
Colyton Statio. Copyright Michael Forward
A view from the tram upper deck of the Axe estuary,great for birdwatching. Copyright Michael Forward
Many Thanks Michael
Locos, coaches and units
Roger Winnen
19.03.1977 - The Cornishman leaving Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen
19.03.1977 - 50033 (preserved, based at the Severn Valley Railway) on the Royal Mail at Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen
19.03.1977 - W3093 Open First at Ponsandane. Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen
19.03.1977 - Mk 2 5184 at Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen
19.03.1977 - W25929 at Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen
19.03.1977 - W1956 Restaurant Car at Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen
02.04.1977 - P126 on the Looe Branch at Liskeard. Copyright Roger Winnen
02.04.1977 - A Class 47 approaching Liskeard. Copyright Roger Winnen
A touch of the Western Region
Kidderminster TMD
Andrew Triggs
The last part of the SVR photos taken on the guided Tour of Kidderminster TMD, which is great value and a 'must do' every time (it also contributes to the various Diesel Groups based at the SVR).
Another great point being a heavy Western Region focus on preserved Diesels
Another great point being a heavy Western Region focus on preserved Diesels
D1013 'on the jacks' undergoing Bogie overhaul, viewed from outside the Shed. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
50044 'Exeter' with under restoration D7029. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
H3802 (08635) being converted to Hydrogen power. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
Class 09 D4100 with Class 08 D3022. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
In Kidderminster Yard D1062 'Western Courier' is being prepped for working the 16.15 from Kidderminster. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
The view underneath D1013 'Western Ranger' with the Bogie removed for restoration work. Copyright Andrew Triggs.
Many thanks, Andrew - what a wonderful and well-kept facility they have at Kidderminster, hopefully the means of keeping these aging machines alive for many more decades.
Re: Liskeard Goods Shed
Roger Geach
Yesterday, we published a question from a reader who asked about the design and use of Liskeard Goods Shed. We were delighted to receive the below response from Roger Geach.
As far as i can recall, the goods shed was open with no doors. The goods shed was torn down on 08/1973 - here it is not long before, with weekend ballast trains stabled on 17.06.1973.
There was only one loading bank, and I know after the shed was knocked down, granite was loaded here - but where it went, no idea.
The general freight traffic dropped off a lot around 1974-75 and when the M5 opened in 1977, even more so.
As far as i can recall, the goods shed was open with no doors. The goods shed was torn down on 08/1973 - here it is not long before, with weekend ballast trains stabled on 17.06.1973.
There was only one loading bank, and I know after the shed was knocked down, granite was loaded here - but where it went, no idea.
The general freight traffic dropped off a lot around 1974-75 and when the M5 opened in 1977, even more so.
8Z66 special ballast stabled at liskeard yard on 17.06.1973. The goods shed in question visible behind with the rake of ballast wagons inside one road. Copyright Roger Geach.
Many thanks as always, Roger - a fountain of knowledge!
St. Pinnock Viaduct
Jon Hird
Todays 'RHTT on a viaduct' shot features St. Pinnock viaduct. 66179 and 66154 cross the viaduct with the returning railhead treatment train. 11.10.2024, copyright Jon Hird.
The bonus shot today was 43189 and 43093 working 2P16 between Penzance and Plymouth, a shot from the eastern side of the bridge with the drone just above the tree tops. 11.10.2024, copyright Jon Hird.
The scene at Paignton
Martin Scane
Just a quick snap at Paignton today (11.10.2024), with 1A87 forming the 13-52 to Paddington and 2T18 having arrived at 13-43 from Exmouth. Copyright Martin Scane.
Many thanks, Martin
Probus Viaduct - A question
Can you help?
A question that maybe your Society could help with. Probus Viaduct, replaced in 1871 with an embankment, was the viaduct of wooden construction? Any other details regarding Probus Viaduct would be gratefully received. Obviously because of how long ago it was replaced, there is very little info available on it.
If you know the answer to the above, or if you have any info on Probus Viaduct to share, please drop us an email - [email protected]
BR Blue in Devon
Paul Barlow
50037 arrives at Paignton on 03.01.1980. Copyright Paul Barlow (Original photographer unknown).
D1022 Western Sentinel waits for the off at Paignton on 19.12.1975. Copyright Paul Barlow (Original photographer unknown).
D1022 Western Sentinel leaves Paignton on 19.12.1975. Copyright Paul Barlow (Original photographer unknown).
D1055 on 1436 Paignton To Leeds 1E70 leaves Newton Abbot on 20.12.1975. Copyright Paul Barlow (Original photographer unknown).
45015 Paignton South with a Paignton to Leeds service 20.04.1977. Copyright Paul Barlow (Original photographer unknown).
Many thanks once again Paul, I'm sure these will be enjoyed by many.