The latest issue of Model Rail magazine has a article about parcels traffic. There is a really interesting photo of Chacewater Junction Stn, change for Perranporth and Newquay...maybe of interest to our members who model Cornwall like @port perran (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=230) and @Chris in Prague (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=2895), plenty of detail. The article itself is pretty good too showing the different types of goods.
Issue 287.by the (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/109/1784-130521095628.jpeg)
Thank you Chris.
Yes, Chacewater is about 3 miles from where we live. A village notorious for its traffic snarl ups as it's on a rat run to Truro.
It was a very interesting junction until the line from Chacewater to Newquay closed in the 60s.
There's virtually no trace of the station left now except the platform edging on one side.
On my own layout, trains run from Trepol Bay to Truro via chacewater.
Cheers
Martin
I thought it may be of interest to you Martin, the name of your layout was a clue of course.
Quote from: lil chris on May 12, 2021, 02:07:43 PM
The latest issue of Model Rail magazine has a article about parcels traffic. There is a really interesting photo of Chacewater Junction Stn, change for Perranporth and Newquay...maybe of interest to our members who model Cornwall like @port perran (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=230) and @Chris in Prague (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=2895), plenty of detail. The article itself is pretty good too showing the different types of goods.
Many thanks, Chris. I'll see if I can buy a copy and have it posted. I've bought quite a few books of Cornish railway photos. recently. I'll post about them, next month.
Looks an interesting article. Chris @Chris in Prague (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=2895) if you have no luck obtaining a copy on sure we can arrange buying / posting a copy. Chris
Many thanks. If it is the Model Rail issue 285 that Chris refers to and you can buy it and post it to me, I'll refund you via PayPal. (I can PM the details)
Chris hi try https://www.greatmagazines.co.uk/single-back-issues/hobby-single-back-issues/rail-magazines-single-back-issues/model-rail-single-back-issues (https://www.greatmagazines.co.uk/single-back-issues/hobby-single-back-issues/rail-magazines-single-back-issues/model-rail-single-back-issues) I have 285 and 287 the latest. Chris @Chris in Prague (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=2895) sorry I'm not into paypal. PM sent
Model Rail is one of the e-magazines offered for free by many of the libraries I belong to, over here. May 2021, 285 is the latest I have access to at the moment.
June 2021 issue 287 is the latest, I get mine on subscription so should get it early.
Very late thanks. I was able to buy a single copy of the magazine* and have it posted to Prague. (*Model Rail magazine with an article about parcels traffic and a really interesting photo of Chacewater Junction Stn, change for Perranporth and Newquay.)