Andy Rodker

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Posted: 20 Jan 2023


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Carnon Viaduct. HFF Everyone!

Carnon Viaduct. HFF Everyone!
I dropped my mum off at her hair appointment in Point Mills just up the road and went for a little stroll. I used to walk here as part of my walk from St Day to the southern coast at or near Devoran then go back using this path to the northern coast near Portreath, then back to St Day, In all it took me 10 hours. But I didn't have a camera or smart phone then.
The fence is new. Belatedly they realised that the old arsenic mines were still contaminating the streams and rain water run-offs so what was a good old bycicle route, much used by families, became blocked off. Probably just as well!
The viaduct carries the branch line from Truro to Falmouth. The stumps represent the old viaduct, I haven't looked up the details of this but will let you know if I do! (Don't hold your breath!)
I wanted to get a shot of a train but had to go and pick my Mum up!

Andrea Riberti, Roger (Grisly), appo-fam, Annemarie and 40 other people have particularly liked this photo


36 comments - The latest ones
 Old Owl
Old Owl club
HFF, Andy. Love the way the arches frame the old viaduct supports. Have a great weekend, mate.
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Old Owl club
Pleased you like it! Have a great weekend yourself too!
2 years ago.
 Pam J
Pam J club
ITS SOOOO GOOD YOU ARE GETTING OUT AGAIN BRO !
2 years ago.
 Walter 7.8.1956
Walter 7.8.1956 club
HFF Andy!
2 years ago.
 Madeleine Defawes
Madeleine Defawes club
Superbe image de ce beau pont !
Bon weekend. Amitiés
2 years ago.
 Diana Australis
Diana Australis club
It is rather a gem if a viaduct, Any. HFF and have a cracker weekend
2 years ago.
 Stephan Fey
Stephan Fey club
HFF, Andy and a good end of the week!
2 years ago.
 Fred Fouarge
Fred Fouarge club
HFF Andy Healthy WE
2 years ago.
 Pierre Pasqualini
Pierre Pasqualini club
Etonnante et jolie composition!
2 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Impressive structure.
Happy FF and enjoy your weekend
2 years ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Superb capture! HFF! Stay well!

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2 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne
I love a viaduct! This is lovely Andy. I hope you get your picture of a train passing by...but don't be late picking your mum up ;-)
HFF and wish you a good weekend.
2 years ago.
 Annaig56
Annaig56 club
bonne fin de semaine andy je vois que les genêts sont aussi en fleurs chez toi comme en bretagne,
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Annaig56 club
All year round in both places! And a Godsend for adding colour to winter photos in both Celtic realms!
2 years ago.
 Erhard Bernstein
Erhard Bernstein club
HFF Andy!
2 years ago.
 Mario Vargas
Mario Vargas club
nice curves spotting a structure behind every arch, HFF
2 years ago.
 Schussentäler
Schussentäler club
HFF und ein schönes Wochenende
2 years ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
A great view ! HFF and a very nice weekend for you !
2 years ago.
 volker_hmbg
volker_hmbg club
Well chosen point of view, Andy
the bridge piers are framed by the arches
of the new bridge, HFF
and have a good weekend!
2 years ago.
 WiePet
WiePet club
HFF and have a nice weekend!
2 years ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
Magnifique et admirablement rendue.
HFF et agréable fin de semaine.
2 years ago.
 Peter Castell
Peter Castell club
Nicely framed through the arches
2 years ago.
 Jenny McIntyre
Jenny McIntyre club
Well good for you walking all that way - obviously not this day - but before. It's good to see the old viaduct, but it's a shame it hasn't added a footpath joining the three columns, that would be nice for walkers and families.
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Jenny McIntyre club
Years ago you could walk under the arches but the river bed (normally dry) is contaminated with mercury poisoning and so Health and Safety got it closed. Here I'm on the only path that is fenced off and runs parallel to the old route. Thank you,Jenny!
2 years ago.
 José Manuel Polo
José Manuel Polo club
Hermoso viaducto. Entiendo que los tocones corresponden a un viaducto anterior que existió e hicieron este de la foto. El arsénico es tóxico ¡Ah, también el amianto es enemigo silencioso! Buen fin de semana, Andy.
2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
~~~Many thanks, everybody! (and yes, my Mum's hair turnd out very nice!).~~~
2 years ago.
 Gillian Everett
Gillian Everett club
Impressive viaduct, shame about the contamination restricting the walkways.
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Gillian Everett club
It was contaminated from the early 19th century and the arsenic mining finished a century ago. But still nothing will grow in the worst affected areas! Thank you, Gillian.
2 years ago.
 gezginruh
gezginruh club
Belated HFF and have a great weekend,Andy!

Best wishes
Füsun
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to gezginruh club
Thank you, Füsun!
2 years ago.
 Eric Desjours
Eric Desjours club
Nice frame and pleasant story, Andy. The train would have been the icing on the cake but this one (the cake) is still enjoyable without it!
Nice Sunday to you!
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Eric Desjours club
Many thanks, Eric!
2 years ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
wonderful........
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Annemarie club
Thank you, Annemarie!
2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
A viaduct and a half Andy
Thank you for posting your image in the group
www.ipernity.com/group/west.of.england
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
I like your well-crafted reply, Roger!
Many thanks!
2 years ago.

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