By the time the drone went up, the crowd had dispersed somewhat. Nevertheless this probably helps give an impression of how busy Wharf was on...
Those who love Thomas often get marginalised but the Talyllyn is perhaps one of the few, if not the ONLY place where you can step into the books,...
While a little sad the recent weather and the accompanying fire risk meant we couldn't enjoy her on full line trains, we did at least get to see...
Surprised it hasn't been picked up anywhere else yet but, as reported in Heritage Railway mag's latest, No. 9 is to be reverted to oil firing...
I completely omitted to promote Anything Goes here, but it was quite a brilliant weekend I think. It's always a challenge to make an appealing...
Without wanting to start a whole new topic and thread drift, my personal experiences and observations is that any "wealth" the current older...
It's not until you see them listed that you realise just how much is at the Bluebell in terms of locomotives. It's also interesting to see how...
Sorting through my own collection of photos from the weekend. The Spa Valley puts on some excellent galas, part of the appeal being the regular...
Well, things have taken a huge step forward. On Monday it was crunch time as the boiler inspector came to do what we hoped would be the final...
First guest announced as Ivatt 46441, making a return visit for the first time in some 20 years. More to follow....
Been told by wagons man at Llangollen that the tunnel cement hopper is up for disposal:...
I must say that given the bedlam that tends to follow this engine around, things were fairly relaxed and sensible at Didcot today. No limit to the...
One is small. The other, far away. It's always a good sign when the car park is full an hour before the first train is due to depart. While...
Heard 1450 out on test today ahead of the event. Autogear all good, sounded excellent climbing the banks. Looking forward to an exciting event...
It was discussed but the space at Wharf will be needed for the Beer Festival over the AG weekend. I don't think either can be spared for the...
Am gradually going through my shots from the weekend but a couple here that I have managed to sort. [ATTACH] Multi-regional representation with...
AIUI, it's being done to mainline standards for future running, but once finished will stay at MHR to maintain an operational fleet (41312 due out...
The Sunday finale climbing towards Cranbrook Road,.making quite a racket in the process. [ATTACH]
A couple of shots from Friday and Saturday. A moment of delight and vanity to see the Meat Van arriving at the leading end of the freight rake...
Also worth highlighting that when travelling on the train between locations, it will often involve climbing down from the stock to the track away...
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