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[user=838]Manxie[/user] wrote:
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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 was told today by a British Rail worker that a fleeting glimps Cocks Viaduct can be seen from the main Chiverton to Newquay Road only in the winter after the leaves have fallen.

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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Allow me to share my latest Ebay purchase.A scale map of Perranporth drawn by the GWR in 1946 when the water crane was scheduled for refurbishment.
  No more excuses for things being out of kilter now!!!:roll:
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What a find!……..Just a pity I didn't have it before I started building the layout!!

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Brilliant!
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!

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Some of those old drawings are wonderful.

 

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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Sorry I have not posted the unique pics of the Wheal Liberty Viaduct as promised, but watch this space.
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I'm watching,Manxie!;-)

Cheers,John.B.:thumbs
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Before I post the pics of the Wheal Liberty Viaduct, I have just purchased 3 very early Triang Train Sets, which I am going to build up.

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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Manxie,
            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.

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Hi there - I am posting here because my great x 2 grandfather was a labourer/plate layer on this branch in the WW1 era. This has been a fascinating journey along the line! I have in my possession this family photograph of Mitchell and Newlyn Halt in 1915 which may be of interest (an earlier post showed the other side of the pagoda hut on stilts). Also note the different layout of the name on the name sign to the later one. My great, great grandfather Thomas Berryman is third from the left and was about 60 years old at the time.

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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!:lol:
 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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Wow! What a find!

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I know I have been away for a long time, but for the last 12 months I have been building my own nostalgic model railway.
                                  Triang Railways | Model Railway Forum
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Has George Jackson Genius finished his Perranporth Station Layout???
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Looks like this thread has sadly died since I have been away.
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spurno is in the usergroup ‘Super-moderators’
What a great thread.:nice

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Alan


Born beside the mighty GWR.
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Its not dead folks………merely sleeping!!:roll:(Sounds like a Goon Show link….)
   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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Awesome… you've done such a great job so far it would be a waste not keep it going John.
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Marty

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Newcastle Emlyn Station is "Under construction"
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