Jack00 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Hi. Out of interest ( geography was never my strong point ) as you stand on Par platform looking towards the road bridge along the mainline to the right, is that the Newquay branch? And with your back to the road bridge, on the right of the mainline ( often tampers and DMU, clay trains) is that a freight branch to par docks? Forgive the silly questions I only know how to get to par docks/station by car. and how do locos get access to St. Blazey depot? Via Newquay branch? I'm not local to that end of Cornwall. Thanks in advance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Hi, I don't lnow the area either but looking at Google maps, I'd say that if you stand on Par station with your back facing North (the road bridge) then the line that curves around to the right is the Newquay branch. If you have a look at the map you should be able to work out the route to the depot. Its actually quite interesting, I just ended up at the Tamar bridge following the line North from Par. If you want a birds eye view of this location then try Bing maps.... Hope this was of some use... Cheers 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack00 Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 Hi, its funny you say google maps, it just occured to me so i had a look. yes i was under that impression too after looking at the map, the single line branch curving to the right ( past the depot, destict turn-table ) carried on to Newquay. then coming back on its self is the clay line to the docks...Also sidings and other stuff. largee area's of white guesing thats clay dries haha! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted November 24, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 24, 2011 me thinks your 'more than familiar' with the Par/St Blazy area Mickey Nice photos... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted November 24, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 24, 2011 Mmmm, this area looks familiar for some reason.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 (edited) And one looking "up" the line also That view north from the bridge is extremely 'model-able' all by itself and looks very Cornish! Looking at it now though, you wouldn't think there used to be a couple of cabins in the cess on the left where all that vegetation has taken over. One of those cabins had glazing similar to most GWR signal boxes, with the standard 'three over two' framing and at one time was painted very distinctively in WR chocolate and cream. Took a similar view from the bridge myself a couple of years back..... http://www.flickr.co...157594510358068 Keep posting the Cornish piccies Sir! Edited November 24, 2011 by Rugd1022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Some interesting visitors over the last few years: 37602 and a replacement RHTT vehicle in 2009 31106 &601 in 2009 37670 at BZ And some 2010 pictures: a class 158 in June An MPV on weedkiller duties 28th June 57604 Bardon blue 66623 What a beast 40145 D1015 on the rear - 'ansum 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted November 24, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 24, 2011 Cracking shots Craig. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted November 24, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 24, 2011 Interesting pictures folks - nice variety D1015 on the rear - 'ansum Aye, Champion that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack00 Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Jee! i guess i always go on completely the wrong days! :/ would be nice to catch frieght trains in Cornwall guess im just unlucky haha! jack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Jee! i guess i always go on completely the wrong days! :/ would be nice to catch frieght trains in Cornwall guess im just unlucky haha! jack. The freight is basically as follows: Mondays / Wed / Fri Morning CDA's Fowey to Goonbarrow & return (approx 1000 dep Par on return trip) Afternoon Fowey to Parkandillack and evening return (approx 13.20 at Par on the way down) 1900 - 2100 return Tuesday / Thursday 3 round trips Fowey to Goonbarrow & return Wed & Fri 0700 approx St Blazey to Parkandillack - polybulks. Wed takes fuel to Penzance afterwards. Usually back at Par 1500 - 1600. Return as required depending on loading etc. Thursday morning early trip to Par Harbour with Polybulks. Usually back by 1000 - 1100 Wednesday morning 05.45 Par overnight down freight. Thursday evening / Friday evening Up loaded freight leaves BZ around 18.00, but can sometimes run early. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Triang Paul Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 The wed loco fuel is due Long Rock depot 1300 normal load 6 x TTA depart 1400 with however many empties. Nice shot of a 158 at Par. Not seen in Kernow now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack00 Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Craig! Thanks so much for the rough guide on the freight flows. Your a star. Was trying to find out the traffic flows from other sauces but were rubbish to be honest! Guess what I'll be doing on my day off tomorrow lol!! Jack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 The wed loco fuel is due Long Rock depot 1300 normal load 6 x TTA depart 1400 with however many empties. Nice shot of a 158 at Par. Not seen in Kernow now. That was a surprise to us too. That train with an Exeter crew could throw anything on a Sunday. I have pictures on the webs ite of 142s at Penzance. That was the only 158 I've seen since the end of Wessex. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Hi Jack, I visited Par during July 2010 and took quite a few pictures. Here are some of mine. file://localhost/Users/JeremyLouise/Pictures/iPhoto%20Library/Masters/2010/12/30/20101230-184405/DSC04998.JPG file://localhost/Users/JeremyLouise/Pictures/iPhoto%20Library/Masters/2010/12/30/20101230-184405/DSC05063.JPG file://localhost/Users/JeremyLouise/Pictures/iPhoto%20Library/Masters/2010/12/30/20101230-184405/DSC05075.JPG file://localhost/Users/JeremyLouise/Pictures/iPhoto%20Library/Masters/2010/12/30/20101230-184405/DSC05056.JPG file://localhost/Users/JeremyLouise/Pictures/iPhoto%20Library/Masters/2010/12/30/20101230-184405/DSC05051.JPG Best regards, Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Hi all, Sorry, my pictures didn't seem to upload. I'll try and upload them again. Only just getting to grips with the website! Apologies. Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Hello, Hopefully this time it will work! Here we go Best regards, Jeremy 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivercider Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) Going back to the 1980s, here are 3 shots I have found, with a bit of freight action, these were taken from the foot crossing between Par & St. Blazey. 37181 propels from Par to St Blazey, with a variety of clay wagons from Drinnick Mill and/or Burngullow, 7/11/83. St. Blazey Yard, and pilot 08488 shunts some ferry vans, 7/11/83. 45059 arrives at St. Blazey with a trip from Goonbarrow, 7/11/83. cheers Edited January 25, 2012 by Rivercider 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted January 25, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 25, 2012 That kink makes it look like some of my trackwork. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted January 25, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) That kink makes it look like some of my trackwork. You and me both. We must have had the same PW gang lay our track then Kris... PS. Cracking photos... Edited January 25, 2012 by bcnPete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Going back to the 1980s, here are 3 shots I have found, with a bit of freight action, these were taken from the foot crossing between Par & St. Blazey. 37181 propels from Par to St Blazey, with a variety of clay wagons from Drinnick Mill and/or Burngullow, 7/11/83. St. Blazey Yard, and pilot 08488 shunts some ferry vans, 7/11/83. 45059 arrives at St. Blazey with a trip from Goonbarrow, 7/11/83. cheers Great photos Rivercider!! Need to find some way of getting those ferry vans in N scale for my layout. Best regards, Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I've been out to take some pictures of an old style clay dry being demolished near Par Harbour and thought they may be of interest to anyone planning to model one in the future. This one is just West of Par by the Par Harbour road (Par Moor). The building is in the process of being taken down. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Hi Mickey - yes "Spit beach" by the timber merchants. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 thats the place....forgive my mixing up the names Whats that coming down for then? Apart from its OOU and just there Arnt they the dries that had the low bridge ( the one thats now the path to Spit Beach) that lead to Alfred and Judy been used as shunter engines at the Docks? Yes I believe they were the ones mate. I dont know why they're being demolished, I cant see that the land there is particularly desirable!! Just thought I'd grab some photos before they're gone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted January 27, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 27, 2012 For a moment there, I thought there was still smoke coming out of the chimney... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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