Tuesdays Clay
Jonathan Harbage, Andrew & Diane Jones, Jon Hird & Mark Lynam
66718 prepares to depart Goonbarrow with its train of clay for Fowey. (Taken from a restricted area with permission). 01.09.2026, copyright Jonathan Harbage.
66718 approaches Luxulyan Station with 6G09. 01.09.2026, copyright Andrew & Diane Jones.
66178 running 6 early passing Luxulyan at 13.01. The long straight is followed by a series of tight speed restricted curves through the valley and under the historic combined ex railway viaduct and aqueduct before reaching Ponts Mill. Luxulyan station has changed a lot since I was child, there once was a siding and loop where the dense undergrowth has taken over adjacent the carpark. Latest statistics 2024/2025 show that an average of 8 passengers a day use the station. 01.09.2026, copyright Andrew & Diane Jones.
Looking towards Par from the overbridge, the original Treffry Tramway branched off to the right. 01.09.2026, copyright Andrew & Diane Jones.
Not far from Andrews photos, 66718 on the outskirts of Luxulyan heading towards the Aqueduct. 01.09.2026, copyright Jon Hird.
After running round at Lostwithiel, the train approaches the Token Exchange platform for the Fowey Branch at Coulson Park. 01.09.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.
After collecting the token, 66718 heads on towards Fowey. 01.09.2026, copyright Mark Lynam.
Beneath a laden sky, 66718 crosses Kerrow Moor nearing journeys end with the returning empty wagons from Fowey. 01.09.2026, copyright Jon Hird.
Many thanks all.. looks like summer is over!
Hayle 47's
Michael Forward
Lovely pictures of class 47s from Ian Thomas and Roger Winnen, thank you.
Here is my modest contribution showing two workings on a Sunday at Hayle.
Here is my modest contribution showing two workings on a Sunday at Hayle.
Firstly we see 47552 with the 10.55 Penzance to Glasgow on 19 June 1988. Copyright Michael Forward.
And now 47626 'Sir Daniel Gooch ' with the 14.30 Penzance to Paddington on 13 September 1987. Copyright Michael Forward.
Many thanks indeed Michael.
Molinnis Crossing Damage
Steve Clark
Whilst walking the Dog earlier this week we took a walk via Molinnis Crossing as a Newquay train was due and I was surprised to see that one of the crossing warning lights has obviously been struck by something and given a temporary repair! 27.08.2026, copyright Steve Clark.
Many thanks Steve - sure it'll be fixed 'dreckly!
September 1976
Part 2
Roger Winnen
Redruth Station. 03.09.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
D1065 Western Consort passes Drump Road Redruth. 03.09.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
D1065 Western Consort awaits departure from Platform 3 at Penzance. 03.09.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.