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The article reports on the impact of the decline of the Cornish china clay industry to railfreight at the Tamar Bridge in Cornwall, England. The author states that the Staffordshire Potteries terminal at Cliffe Vale is scheduled to comprise one delivery of Cornish china a week due to the decline. Meanwhile, the aggregates of clay sand, a by-product of china clay extraction, has created a freight traffic for Burngullow.

The article highlights the railways in Cornwall County which is considered to be rich in tradition and history in England. The British Railways Western Region has chosen the county as the major part of the rail transport's dieselisation and the regions melting pot for passengers. It also presents several photographs that illustrate the stages wherein innovation has taken its place in railroad services.

The article looks at the operation of the Class 50 locomotive-hauled trains in Cornwall, England during the May 1988 timetable change wherein they were replaced by diesel multiple units (DMUs). It explores the regular use of locomotive-hauled coaching stock as a result of the Class 155 fiasco. Information on some of the Class 50s in operation, including 50007 Sir Edward Elgar, 50015 Valiant, and 50017 Royal Oak, are offered.

The article reports on the issue concerning the possible suffering of EWS railfreight operator from a decision by Imerys to change its production methods which could result in 800 job losses in Cornwall, England. According to the company's spokesman, Graham Meiklejohn, they had made discussion with Imerys but it was too early for them to conclude about the outcome for EWS.

The article presents information on the first of a six or seven train trial flow of sand from Cornwall to Bow in East London which was operated on November 25, 2005. New Freightliner Heavy Haul bogie hoppers formed a service from Burngullow, where the wagons were loaded in the Imerys sidings. The train was powered by a FHH Class 66/6 engine operated from Ely to Hackney Yard, Newton Abbot and thence Burngullow. The return loaded train operated in two portions between Burngullow and Newton Abbot due to weight restrictions over the Devon Banks.