Chacewater to Newquay Branch
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[user=364]Super D[/user] wrote:
I walked across the Cocks viaduct with a troop of Cub Scouts back in the early '80's long before it became overgrown. It was in good condition then and safe to walk on.
Stubby - to find it you need to go to Cocks and walk along Cally Lane towards Perranwel where you come out onto the Newquay-Chiverton X road by one of Colin Carter's egg producing units.
Derek
The way I got to the Cocks Viaduct is I parked the car at Cocks by the lane that goes back towards Bolingey where the now gone railway bridge crossed the road.
On the opposite side of the road there is a public footpath that run in beside a house. Follow this path alongside the old line where I took the pics for about 350 yds, when you will come to a gate/stile. Turn immediatly left after the gate/stile, go down the path for about 100yds. That is where the hidden viaduct is. You don't go as far as the main Chivvey to Newquay Road.
Thanks Gents.
I've just compared my OS Explorer Map (#104) with images from Google Earth and know exactly where you are talking about. On Google Earth you can see the two parapets of the viaduct and there are two photos of the bridge too.
I might just have to have a wander out there next weekend (plus I need to go back to Shepherds to measure up the bridge supports - this time taking some wellies to wear…)
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I have never noticed it myself when driving, but if you ain't looking for it, then you don't see it.
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No more excuses for things being out of kilter now!!!:roll:
What a find!……..Just a pity I didn't have it before I started building the layout!!
Cheers,John.B.:thumbs
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I wonder how many thousands of useful documents have gone to the tip?
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I would love to get my hands on the architects drawings for the buildings……
Bet they went years ago……either that or some lucky beggar's got em framed up in his living room!
Cheers,John.B.:thumbs
Bet they went years ago……either that or some lucky beggar's got em framed up in his living room!
Cheers,John.B.:thumbs
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I've got a large framed drawing of Bradford Westgate drawn by BR's draughting office. It's amazing - given to me by a guy who worked there for many years.
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Cheers,John.B.:thumbs
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I am using the old grey moulded track, the same as what I had as a boy over 50 years ago.
But what I am looking for are the outer radius curves part No.R106. I need about 12. Can anyone help?
Also what type of steam engine was commonly used on the Chacewater to Newquay Line during the 1950/60s?
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Prior to the diesel railcars,there was the GWR small prairies(45xx class)and before them in the very early days of the line,the steam railcars were in use.
In the 50s/60s 45xx prairies and the occasional pannier tank were the steamers used,but the diesel railcars took over passenger duties in the last few years of the line.
cheers,John.B.:thumbs
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Firstly,welcome to YMR, and many,many thanks for posting this fantastic picture of your ancestor and his pals in the early days of the line.
I really do need to get my act together and finish off the story of the line,as I've still got plenty of material to add.
Likewise,I need to get cracking on with my layout based on Perranporth.You may just have given me the kick up the bum that I need!
If you have any other pictures,or info,please feel free to post them up,because I'm learning all the time with every new picture or story I hear. Exhibiting my layout as a work-in-progress at the Kernow/YMR show in 2010 got me into several interesting conversations with people who had stories about their relatives' relationships with this grand old line.
Cheers, John.B.:thumbs
I really do need to get my act together and finish off the story of the line,as I've still got plenty of material to add.
Likewise,I need to get cracking on with my layout based on Perranporth.You may just have given me the kick up the bum that I need!
If you have any other pictures,or info,please feel free to post them up,because I'm learning all the time with every new picture or story I hear. Exhibiting my layout as a work-in-progress at the Kernow/YMR show in 2010 got me into several interesting conversations with people who had stories about their relatives' relationships with this grand old line.
Cheers, John.B.:thumbs
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Alan
Born beside the mighty GWR.
Alan
Born beside the mighty GWR.
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I promise to finish not only this thread off with more pics etc,but also to finish the damn layout that has also been having a right good kip!I must admit to losing a bit of my modelling mojo where Perranporth (the layout),has been concerned.
So stay tuned……..meanwhile if anyone else has any photos or stories regarding the line,please feel free to post them,the more info the better.
Words and images will be drizzled out onto this thread between now and Christmas,I swear!!!
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Cheers,John.B.:thumbs
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cheers
Marty
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