Thanks David, my first first time on this line though I’ve been to Falmouth before and loved it. Hoping to do a few more branch lines down there soon 👍
Penryn was indeed once a standard two-platform passing place. There was also one at Perranwell. Signal box and loop at both were taken away in 1971. Falmouth originally had two platforms and the signal box there shut in 1966. You might have noticed that both tunnels, many of the viaducts and bridges are built to 'mainline' standards and for double track, but this never happened. Money was already tight when the enhancement to double the branch service to half-hourly was planned and there was a real threat that the whole scheme would be sunk. Restoring the former Up platform would have to include a disabled-friendly footbridge with lift towers at crippling cost. Hence the cunning plan to use a single platform face for both directions. It took ages to devil the detail as it had never been done before, and certainly not in a way that would comply with today's technical standards, but there it is. I know this as I was involved in developing the solution. The scheme has proved a real boost and the branch is looking better than it's been for decades. You're welcome!
And I think it’s an excellent design. Should be used in more places then I guess it depends on the constraints of the location (or otherwise). Bit of a flying visit this was tbh, hope to get down that way again next year. Cheers Tim 😊👍
For a long time Cambridge also had only one main platform - a very long one. It had a crossover at the midway so that two mainline trains could be accommodated at once. A second and third platforms have now been added. I guess that the similar arrangement at Penryn avoids the need for a footbridge and lifts, so quite neat.
Hi Roland, thanks for the info on Cambridge, I’ve never been tbh I presume the additional platforms have now negated the need. But yes Penryn I think it used to have another platform but they’d have had to restore that and, like you say, provide access to it. This seems like a cost-effective solution and it’ll be interesting to see if there are any more examples. Maybe it’s just more suitable for small single-track lines?
I have done this trip on several occasions and what wonderful memories it bought back, thank you so much, will be looking forward to your next video as always so take care and stay safe. Cheers.
Hi Simon, thanks for the comment and yes I’m glad you could reminisce! Next video I end up standing on a platform for what seems like ages overlooking the Hayle Estuary, so you can probably guess which line that is! Cheers, Mark
Appreciate the kind words Simon 👍 I seem to recall staying at a place called St Just in Roseland once which is across the water from Falmouth. Lovely place and yes, did some fantastic walks around there 😊
Hi, thanks very much. Yes it was really interesting that set up at Penryn. Surprised not more stations do it (well not that I’ve heard of anyway). Maybe a few more examples will crop up in the comments. Cheers 😊
Hi Debra, no worries your support is very much appreciated 😊 The St Ives one just came out and this Friday the third (and final) branch line will be out.
Hey thanks Blair, good to hear from you. Well I’m stuck down in Cornwall now for a couple of weeks then the next stuff will probably be from the Baltics so hopefully that’ll be a bit different! 😊. Cheers, Mark
Hi Steve, thanks for the comment. Yes a nice introduction for me into the Cornish branch lines. Some interesting features along the line too - like Penryn. Cheers.
Cheers Tim, yes I’ve seen this sign before somewhere else, they must have had a job lot done! Got some amazing weather coming up in the next one mate - like the Mediterranean 👍☀️☀️☀️☀️
We’re all ‘customers’ these days Tim unfortunately. I can’t imagine Iggy Pop would be writing a song about it now - just wouldn’t have the same ring to it 😂
Beautiful, these Cornish branches do look quaint! As for the long platform, Cambridge had this for years until recently (I see someone has already mentioned it below!) I don't know of any others though..
@@LetsMakeaTrip Penryn is unique, although I'm aware that the same idea has been proposed for reinstated loops on the St Albans Abbey and Blackpool South branches and there may be others.
Subs have gone up almost a thousand In last week ive been watching your channel you must be doing a bit of good advertising. Anyway I will crack on to the end still leaving the likes.
Cheers mate. Yep, people like disaster movies I think (aka Megabus)! Most of the trips though (like these branch lines) I’ve really enjoyed so, hope you’re enjoying them too. 😊👍
The little windows are open = yet another aircon failure. That station design is very clever avoids the time wasting set back cross as is common during peak times on the Sunshine Coast line. each one adds 5 minutes to the trip!
Nick Hiscock, yet another arrogant comment from you. It's not an aircon failure as such systems are very rarely installed on UK trains as the weather doesn't warrant it. Though even if it was, with the ongoing pandemic transport companies in the UK are mandated to open windows to increase ventilation, as Mark alluded to
@@CreativeEm There is nothing worse than getting on a train with broken aircon on a 40 degree C plus day! had that experience before on a bloody road coach 7 hours of hell when it was 45 degrees C outside! There has been no new rollingstock built since the early 1980s that wasn't built with aircon that I am aware of. 1970s and earlier rollingstock was the last non aircon rollingstock and was only on urban trains. regional and long distance trains started to faze out non aircon stock in the late 1950s.
@@nickhiscock8948 it was very hot that day and, I tell you what, by the middle of my third trip, I was absolutely roasting - even with the windows open. I did take a portable fan with me though which was definitely worth it 😂
Cornwall is a beautiful part of the UK. I will get to visit sometime in the future.
It sure is, the branch lines are fantastic, especially if you get the weather for it!
Nicety see these branch lines
Glad you enjoyed it Zona
I used to get this train everyday to work and I loved it, the views on this route are really nice, it’s nice to see this route again.
Thanks David, my first first time on this line though I’ve been to Falmouth before and loved it. Hoping to do a few more branch lines down there soon 👍
Penryn was indeed once a standard two-platform passing place. There was also one at Perranwell. Signal box and loop at both were taken away in 1971. Falmouth originally had two platforms and the signal box there shut in 1966. You might have noticed that both tunnels, many of the viaducts and bridges are built to 'mainline' standards and for double track, but this never happened.
Money was already tight when the enhancement to double the branch service to half-hourly was planned and there was a real threat that the whole scheme would be sunk. Restoring the former Up platform would have to include a disabled-friendly footbridge with lift towers at crippling cost. Hence the cunning plan to use a single platform face for both directions. It took ages to devil the detail as it had never been done before, and certainly not in a way that would comply with today's technical standards, but there it is. I know this as I was involved in developing the solution. The scheme has proved a real boost and the branch is looking better than it's been for decades. You're welcome!
And I think it’s an excellent design. Should be used in more places then I guess it depends on the constraints of the location (or otherwise). Bit of a flying visit this was tbh, hope to get down that way again next year. Cheers Tim 😊👍
For a long time Cambridge also had only one main platform - a very long one. It had a crossover at the midway so that two mainline trains could be accommodated at once. A second and third platforms have now been added. I guess that the similar arrangement at Penryn avoids the need for a footbridge and lifts, so quite neat.
Hi Roland, thanks for the info on Cambridge, I’ve never been tbh I presume the additional platforms have now negated the need. But yes Penryn I think it used to have another platform but they’d have had to restore that and, like you say, provide access to it. This seems like a cost-effective solution and it’ll be interesting to see if there are any more examples. Maybe it’s just more suitable for small single-track lines?
I have done this trip on several occasions and what wonderful memories it bought back, thank you so much, will be looking forward to your next video as always so take care and stay safe. Cheers.
Hi Simon, thanks for the comment and yes I’m glad you could reminisce! Next video I end up standing on a platform for what seems like ages overlooking the Hayle Estuary, so you can probably guess which line that is! Cheers, Mark
@@LetsMakeaTrip got it as soon as you said Hayle Estuary it will be a great journey no doubt.
Love your videos. There are some lovely estuary walks in that area.
Appreciate the kind words Simon 👍 I seem to recall staying at a place called St Just in Roseland once which is across the water from Falmouth. Lovely place and yes, did some fantastic walks around there 😊
Great video, Mark
Thank you 😊
Nice one Mark 👍
Cheers mate 😊
great video lovely views
Cheers Sion and good to hear from you!
@@LetsMakeaTrip thank you
Great video!! I particularly loved the Penrhyn detail!! Superb
Hi, thanks very much. Yes it was really interesting that set up at Penryn. Surprised not more stations do it (well not that I’ve heard of anyway). Maybe a few more examples will crop up in the comments. Cheers 😊
I am behind in watching your videos. I loved this, and I'm looking forward to watching the next one in the series.
Hi Debra, no worries your support is very much appreciated 😊 The St Ives one just came out and this Friday the third (and final) branch line will be out.
Another great video, very enjoyable to watch.
Thank you very much, glad you liked it and I always appreciate your comments. Cheers 😊
Hi Mark. Another great video and travel report. Am really enjoying travelling around the country with you. Regards as always. Blair
Hey thanks Blair, good to hear from you. Well I’m stuck down in Cornwall now for a couple of weeks then the next stuff will probably be from the Baltics so hopefully that’ll be a bit different! 😊. Cheers, Mark
@@LetsMakeaTrip Looking forward to seeing the rest of your reports from Cornwall, and the Baltic of course! Stay safe. Blair.
@@blairedwards6025 cheers Blair . Thanks for the support 😊
Made the trip a few months ago, fantastic line
Hi Steve, thanks for the comment. Yes a nice introduction for me into the Cornish branch lines. Some interesting features along the line too - like Penryn. Cheers.
Love these. Thanks for making them 👍
Hi hoof2001, a pleasure making them! Thanks for the comment 😊
Have been waiting for this since Monday 🤩. Loved it.
Blimey Abhishek - no pressure then 😂 I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊👍
What a super video. I’m looking forward to the rest of the series. Plenty of “passangers” about. 😂
Cheers Tim, yes I’ve seen this sign before somewhere else, they must have had a job lot done! Got some amazing weather coming up in the next one mate - like the Mediterranean 👍☀️☀️☀️☀️
@@LetsMakeaTrip at least it was an attempt at passengers and not customers. I hate being called a customer when travelling on a train.
We’re all ‘customers’ these days Tim unfortunately. I can’t imagine Iggy Pop would be writing a song about it now - just wouldn’t have the same ring to it 😂
@@LetsMakeaTrip 😂😂😂
@@LetsMakeaTrip
It doesn't fit local pronunciation so whoever ordered them can't have been a Cornishman.
Superb footage 💖💖💖💖👍👍👍🥳🥳🥳👊👊👊👊
Cheers Derisley, nice weather wasn’t it!?
Beautiful, these Cornish branches do look quaint! As for the long platform, Cambridge had this for years until recently (I see someone has already mentioned it below!) I don't know of any others though..
Hi mate! Yes, more ‘quaintness’ to come! Thinking about Cornwall, I’m not sure if many more have a passing loop, let alone a longer platform 😊
@@LetsMakeaTrip
Penryn is unique, although I'm aware that the same idea has been proposed for reinstated loops on the St Albans Abbey and Blackpool South branches and there may be others.
Subs have gone up almost a thousand In last week ive been watching your channel you must be doing a bit of good advertising. Anyway I will crack on to the end still leaving the likes.
Cheers mate. Yep, people like disaster movies I think (aka Megabus)! Most of the trips though (like these branch lines) I’ve really enjoyed so, hope you’re enjoying them too. 😊👍
The little windows are open = yet another aircon failure.
That station design is very clever avoids the time wasting set back cross as is common during peak times on the Sunshine Coast line. each one adds 5 minutes to the trip!
Yes it is clever and fairly obvious when you think about it, providing of course you’ve got enough platform length on the one side.
Nick Hiscock, yet another arrogant comment from you. It's not an aircon failure as such systems are very rarely installed on UK trains as the weather doesn't warrant it. Though even if it was, with the ongoing pandemic transport companies in the UK are mandated to open windows to increase ventilation, as Mark alluded to
@@CreativeEm There is nothing worse than getting on a train with broken aircon on a 40 degree C plus day! had that experience before on a bloody road coach 7 hours of hell when it was 45 degrees C outside! There has been no new rollingstock built since the early 1980s that wasn't built with aircon that I am aware of. 1970s and earlier rollingstock was the last non aircon rollingstock and was only on urban trains. regional and long distance trains started to faze out non aircon stock in the late 1950s.
@@nickhiscock8948 it was very hot that day and, I tell you what, by the middle of my third trip, I was absolutely roasting - even with the windows open. I did take a portable fan with me though which was definitely worth it 😂
@@nickhiscock8948 yap, yap, yap... none of your rant is relevant in the UK 😒
I thought I was on a drivers eye view of the journey. Never mind.
Sorry but can’t watch people wearing masks.
How sad to see everyone masked up.