If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

In and around Corris

Discussion in 'Narrow Gauge Railways' started by gwernol, Aug 31, 2014.

  1. gwernol

    gwernol New Member

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2007
    Messages:
    97
    Likes Received:
    39
    Occupation:
    Chief Technology Officer
    Location:
    London
    A few photos from a visit to the Corris area this summer.

    First, a trip underground at Braich Goch quarry. This expedition, led by the Corris Mine Explorers, is excellent. Lots of 2ft 3in gauge remains below ground. https://www.flickr.com/photos/crowquine/sets/72157646501246997/

    Second set is around Esgairgeiliog, looking at the remains of the Era mill and tramway, as well as a quick update on Aberllefenni. https://www.flickr.com/photos/crowquine/sets/72157646917177642/

    Best,

    Dan
     
    gwernol, Aug 31, 2014
    #1
  2. Reading General

    Reading General Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    May 18, 2011
    Messages:
    6,081
    Likes Received:
    2,217
    Thta's really interesting .25 years ago I strayed into a quarry somewhere up the valley above Corris and there was 2'3" track still there in quanitity. Fascinating area, I'm not really sure why I feel a great affinity to it (and the Talyllyn).
     
    Reading General, Sep 1, 2014
    #2
  3. gwernol

    gwernol New Member

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2007
    Messages:
    97
    Likes Received:
    39
    Occupation:
    Chief Technology Officer
    Location:
    London
    gwernol, Sep 1, 2014
    #3
    Reading General likes this.
  4. timmydunn

    timmydunn Member

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2007
    Messages:
    396
    Likes Received:
    299
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Trains and data
    Location:
    City of London
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    If you're in Corris, I also heartily recommend a light walk through the village up to the masterpieces in miniature that is Little Italy. The house is privately owned; we gained access a couple of years ago to look at it all. I'm sure a polite knock on the door would get you access. They know it's an important bit of outsider art.

    One of my explorations around its nooks are here https://www.flickr.com/photos/timmydunn/sets/72157601279173013/
     
    timmydunn, Sep 2, 2014
    #4
  5. gwernol

    gwernol New Member

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2007
    Messages:
    97
    Likes Received:
    39
    Occupation:
    Chief Technology Officer
    Location:
    London
    Well, blow me down. I've been visiting Corris since the early 1970s and I never knew Little Italy was there. Thanks, Tim.
     
    gwernol, Sep 2, 2014
    #5
  6. timmydunn

    timmydunn Member

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2007
    Messages:
    396
    Likes Received:
    299
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Trains and data
    Location:
    City of London
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Get there, quick. It won't be there much longer.
    I was supposed to be filming there with the BBC last weekend but alas the project got cancelled.

    There were (are?) some more of Mark's amazing concrete model buildings down in their old caravan site near Mach. I haven't had a chance to investigate.

    Anyone reading this and thinking "OH I know of another obscure model village..." then please get in contact. Apart from Sierra Leone and Miniature Railways, my other big research area is model villages.
     
    timmydunn, Sep 2, 2014
    #6
    gwernol likes this.
  7. andrewshimmin

    andrewshimmin Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 18, 2011
    Messages:
    1,770
    Likes Received:
    2,170
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Could you clarify? Have often stayed in Corris without knowing about this place until my in-laws found it while staying there last autumn. Haven't yet had a chance to get back there ourselves. How quick do you mean? And what is happening to it?
     
    andrewshimmin, Sep 3, 2014
    #7
  8. timmydunn

    timmydunn Member

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2007
    Messages:
    396
    Likes Received:
    299
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Trains and data
    Location:
    City of London
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    The new owner has stated that they can't maintain the models and the landscaping forever. Given the perilous state of some of them, I wouldn't be surprised if the owner clears away some of them as they are structurally unsound. That's all I know; as I say I've been unable to visit recently. I hope to write up the full history of the place before too long.
     
    timmydunn, Sep 3, 2014
    #8
    gwernol likes this.

Share This Page