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List members may be interested to know that Morwellham Archaeological Group have recently uncovered several lengths of early railway associated with the limekiln at Morwellham Quay. These date from 1816 to the 1850s and include trough section plate rails of 1816-17, T section cast iron bar rails and wrought iron bar rails; the latter two types from about the 1820s-40s. The system may have continued in use until the late 1860s and possibly as an internal system for an unknown time after that. You may also like to look at our excavated limekiln, which is cleared of vegetation and completely emptied now. We will be on site on every weekend in November, and would welcome any list members who would like to take a look. Access to the museum site is free, though attractions such as George & Charlotte mine require payment. Of course if anyone wants to take part in the excavations or finds washing, they would be very welcome. Contact me off-list if this is the case, on [log in to unmask] Hope to see you there. Robert Waterhouse, Morwellham Quay Archaeologist