Ever wondered what remains of the Severn Valley Railway north of Bridgnorth and the preserved line? This reblog shows what remains… North of Bridgnorth, the track has gone; for much of the way to Coalport, it’s a private road with permissive access, a rough but very walkable surface, and plenty of shade. We’ll need that…
An interesting perspective for railway heritage in this reblog – Railroad stations have a grandeur about them that is both pleasing and deceiving. It is pleasing because the rich architectural details found in old train stations are largely lacking in the modern transportation facilities. Yet it can be deceiving because stations did not necessary serve…
An entertaining reblog tonight! On Tuesday (24th May) I was rostered as Driver 2 on the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway. On this particular duty the second crew look after the locomotive while the first crew (Driver 1 & Fireman 1 + their trainee) have their breakfast and lunch. Later in the afternoon we work…
An interesting model of The Flying Scotsman is to be found in the following link! http://wp.me/p1Yijm-4q5
Earlier today, the Kent and East Sussex Railway Saturday Gang posted a new update. The group work in the railway’s locomotive workshops in Rolvenden, overhauling and repairing the light railway’s fleet of locomotives. Details of work on the railway’s steam locomotives and Ransomes and Rapier 30-ton Steam Crane DS81 are provided in the latest update that can be viewed in their…
Having only just come to terms with it being 2016, it seems strange to think that we have now reached the summer half term, but nevertheless here we are! If you’re looking at finding some fun activities for the children, why not pop along to the Watercress Line on 1st and 2nd June for a ride behind…
On Saturday 4th June 2016, I will be giving a presentation in Alresford followed by a tour of Ropley works, focussing on the restoration of Merchant Navy class 35005 Canadian Pacific on the Watercress Line. The talk will begin at 11:30AM and once finished we will board a steam hauled service to Ropley for the tour of…
An interesting look at a railway far away from our usual locoyard fodder -Glenbrook Vintage Railway – http://wp.me/p4fOIC-B5
Well, we thought the tour of Rolvenden report was over, but there were a couple of locomotives that somehow missed the roundup. The first is Class 33 (33052) D6570 Ashford. This locomotive was looking a little sorry for itself and needs some tlc to get back to running condition. D6570 is a member of a…
Tonight’s blog post is short but sweet! If you look at the writing on the frames of Army Brake Van ( SR Pattern) M 360327 on the K&ESR, you’ll notice that the writing is the wrong way round. Or in other words, the frames are upside down!
Loco Yard 