Statfold Barn Railway events 2017

These are the dates for next year:-

25th of March
10th of June
9th of September

Please note the age limit has been reduced to 10 years and above.

In addition there will be a Miniature Traction engine event on the 6th and 7th of May

This is a family friendly event to which children of all ages are welcome.

Full details on our website www.statfoldbarnrailway.co.uk

Henry

 

I see that 'Gertrude' has been very quietly repatriated from Canada. A nice surprise, and another commendable achievement.

 

An incredible day at Statfold yesterday. I'd been looking forward to seeing the little Peckett "Liassic" and was not disappointed, an absolute gem of a restoration

Thanks to all for making it such a good day

 

Liassic, Burton and Ashby tram operating. Statfold in the sun. Great day thanks to everybody who makes these days so special.

 

Where has this been reported please? Is the loco going to Statfold?
Very surprised at this news as it seemed a permanent exhibit in the Canadian museum.


Keith

 

Sent in error, sorry.

 

On Narrow Gauge World's Facebook page. There's a photo of the loco on display in the Statfold Museum. Also pictured is Hunslet 0-4-2PT 3756/1952, apparently newly repatriated from Cameroon.

 

I was also very pleasantly surprised to hear that Gertrude was back in the UK.
I never would've thought that they would let go of that loco.
I will be very much looking forward to seeing her, on my next visit to Stratford

Bantam D14

 

Thanks for that. Great news. Will be interesting to see if Gertrude is left as a sectioned exhibit or if she is restored to working order.

Keith

 

With Gertrude now returned, does that now mean all the ex-North Wales quarry locos are now back in the UK?
I am aware though, that an ex-Penrhyn railway Baldwin, 'Feline Hen' is in France after being exported to Australia.

Bantam D14

 

All the 'Quarry' Hunslets are back...

 

Not sure where this was hiding on the last open day.

https://classics.honestjohn.co.uk/news/event-news/2017-06/600-classic-fords-set-for-midlands-rally/

 

Although the rail conversion was done at Statfold some years ago the Model T is not a Statfold resident - it belongs to Mr Shooter and lives at the Beeches Light Railway.

 

Thank you for the information.

 

Not seen much posted from the June Open day.
I hope to get there in September but any "pleasant surprises" this time and has anything now followed Liassic into the workshops?

Chris

 

No inside information but...
A lot of outside contract work I believe.

Barber, The Green dragon (STR) and Gelert (WHHR) are all there for work. Cloister is still there not sure if that is for storage or work?

Bronllwyd was(/is) undergoing a 10 yearly overhaul and I suspect some other members of the fleet will be around that mark as well.

 

Quite a few pictures on Flickr and a fair number in the narrow gauge enthusiast group on the dreaded facecloth.

 

I had heard the Barclay well tank will be the next one, but yes a lot of outside contract work and the Large Fowler traction Engine may get there first