The GWR mainline in Cornwall doesnt have the notoriety of its neighbour Devon for its long challenging climbs.
However the climb from St Germans to Liskeard and Par to Lostwithiel provided a stern test for the class 37s with a loaded train of CDAs.
The long climb from Par to St Austell (where you can see the gradient chage at 1:45) provided a similar test often with double length empities.
Featuring
37 674 at Treesmill with a Goonbarrow - Fowey service - 19th September 1994
37 670 at St Austell Fowey - Parkandillack 27th May 1998
37 668 at Treesmill Goonbarrow - Fowey 22nd May 1995
37 674 at Treboul Tavistock - Fowey 20th September 1994
37 671 at St Austell St Blazey - Burngullor & Parkandillack 27th May 1998
37 671 at Treesmill Burngullow Branch - Fowey 22nd May 1995 (note the additional speed over the previous two trains at this location as the service didnt take the reverse curve from St Blazey yard.
Technical Details
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