St.Blazey_(3)_old_locomotive_shed_30.7.2017: the former roundhouse at St.Blazey was built by the Cornwall Mineral Railway in 1874 and served until closure to steam locomotives in 1962, with use by diesel locomotives continuing until final closure in 1987. The shed’s structure is almost unique in Britain, so it has gained British Heritage status with a Grade II Listing, which means it must be preserved for future generations and no alterations may be made to the building without the express permission of the Listing authority. Today the individual building segments are maintained by a private company and rented to small commercial firms. The 65 foot (20m) turntable is maintained by DB Schenker Rail (UK) (DBS), as part of the St.Blazey depot, but is listed in the British Heritage register as “At Risk,” so it can only be hoped that DBS, or more likely, another concerned body, will ensure the turntable’s “Listing” and thereby, preservation for the future. roger.griffiths@hotmail.com