St Izzey
Our St Izzey bears no resemblance to the Cornish village of that name, although it is set somewhere on the north coast of that County.
The St Izzey Railway was promoted and sponsored by the local squire to serve the then small docks in his ownership. A man with his position and influence was able to dictate the siting of the station and other facilities, which had to be seen to serve the village, in a position that best served his needs. Being the benefactor of the living of the Saxon church the proximity of the proposed railway so close to the church was no obstacle. The vicarage lost much of its garden in the process.
The railway which by the 1880s required considerable expenditure to comply with Board of Trade requirements on signalling etc was sold (well an exchange of shares, £1 GW 3% preference for £10 St Izzey!) to the Great Western, who wished to prevent the LSWR getting a foot hold in the area. The GW carried out the required works. However, their aim of keeping the LSWR out failed as they later acquired running rights.
Over time the docks flourished to become a challenge to both Padstow and Barnstaple and the GW saw fit to station a small locomotive here as a dedicated docks shunter. Now, although the docks are starting to silt-up, the dedicated shunter remains stationed here.
Apart from such docks traffic as remains, goods traffic comprises that primarily associated agriculture, outward traffic of early potatoes, flowers, broccoli, etc with fertiliser and coal as principal inward traffic.
Passenger working is generally provided by an ex GW auto train and B sets with the daily through coach(es) from London. The SR working is generally with gate stock in the hands of 02s and a goods train in the hands of class 700s
Track and pointwork is generally PECO fine scale code 75 bullhead, the exception being in the dock area where there is a mixture including hand built on copper clad sleepers. Points are worked by wire-in-tube. Signals and the level crossing gates are proposed for the future.
Our St Izzey bears no resemblance to the Cornish village of that name, although it is set somewhere on the north coast of that County.
The St Izzey Railway was promoted and sponsored by the local squire to serve the then small docks in his ownership. A man with his position and influence was able to dictate the siting of the station and other facilities, which had to be seen to serve the village, in a position that best served his needs. Being the benefactor of the living of the Saxon church the proximity of the proposed railway so close to the church was no obstacle. The vicarage lost much of its garden in the process.
The railway which by the 1880s required considerable expenditure to comply with Board of Trade requirements on signalling etc was sold (well an exchange of shares, £1 GW 3% preference for £10 St Izzey!) to the Great Western, who wished to prevent the LSWR getting a foot hold in the area. The GW carried out the required works. However, their aim of keeping the LSWR out failed as they later acquired running rights.
Over time the docks flourished to become a challenge to both Padstow and Barnstaple and the GW saw fit to station a small locomotive here as a dedicated docks shunter. Now, although the docks are starting to silt-up, the dedicated shunter remains stationed here.
Apart from such docks traffic as remains, goods traffic comprises that primarily associated agriculture, outward traffic of early potatoes, flowers, broccoli, etc with fertiliser and coal as principal inward traffic.
Passenger working is generally provided by an ex GW auto train and B sets with the daily through coach(es) from London. The SR working is generally with gate stock in the hands of 02s and a goods train in the hands of class 700s
Track and pointwork is generally PECO fine scale code 75 bullhead, the exception being in the dock area where there is a mixture including hand built on copper clad sleepers. Points are worked by wire-in-tube. Signals and the level crossing gates are proposed for the future.
Information for Exhibition Managers:
Layout: St Izzey (Under Construction)
Gauge/Scale: OO / 4mm
Space required: 16' x 6'
Layout size: 16' x 2'
Operators: 3 to 4
Number of power points: 1
Two family size cars for transport.
If you would like to book this layout for your show, please contact the secretary by clicking here.
Layout: St Izzey (Under Construction)
Gauge/Scale: OO / 4mm
Space required: 16' x 6'
Layout size: 16' x 2'
Operators: 3 to 4
Number of power points: 1
Two family size cars for transport.
If you would like to book this layout for your show, please contact the secretary by clicking here.
